Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant - Chicago

This was our first trip to Reclaimed. It was around 98 degrees outside. It is a small but nicely decoratd place with the kitchen right when you walk in open to all. Normally this would not have been a problem but it was sweltering inside. We sat and had our first appetizer and finally decided to move outside into the 98 degree heat as it was cooler. It appeared there was only one waitress who was working her butt off in this heat. However, the food was delicious . We had the bacon brittle which had a great sweet/spicy taste. We also had the shrimp which was nice and spicy. Several people had the blt sandwich which was good. One had the lamb burger and said it was the best she had ever had. Also one had the pasta and raved about it as well. Will go back when the weather cools or they get the air conditioning working.

Made a reservation for 7:45 pm an hour before and couldn’t get seated for over 45 minutes after being told it would be 20 minutes. Was told couldn’t be seated since they were understaffed and there was a popular music duo there. A/c didn’t work either.....because the vents weren’t open.

Although it was an incredibly hot day (97 degrees), we had to leave as soon as we finished our meals and even decided to skip the fried chocolate pies for dessert because it was uncomfortably hot inside the restaurant. The band performing was fantastic and we were disappointed to leave early, but some members of our group were starting to feel unwell. I will definitely come back when the weather is cooler. I highly recommend having an HVAC specialist check out the restaurant.

This trendy restaurant offers delicious food, a good variety of drinks, and the option to dine outdoors. The BLT sandwich is so incredible that it's hard for me to order anything else. I've also enjoyed their tasty brussels sprouts and scrumptious scallops and grits. I will definitely return!

The food was incredible! The service and atmosphere were fantastic. We will definitely be returning.