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Today’s deal gets you $50 worth of seasonally fresh, local fare for $25 at The Grocery Bistro, a laid-back BYOB restaurant in the West Loop. The Grocery Bistro serves dinner Monday through Saturday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
GB's menu features a variety of sized-to-share American-bistro dishes. The summer squash puree, kicked up with caramelized corn ($5) is an autumnal delight. Lamb lovers will relish in an herb-crusted version served with mint couscous, crisp asparagus stalks, and drizzled with blackberry demi-glace ($26). For vegetarian options, try the roasted mushroom risotto with asparagus, artichoke, and Parmigiano Reggiano ($20). The Grocery Bistro also offers a wide variety of sides, including frites with truffle aioli for dipping, Gorgonzola polenta, and balsamic kale ($5 each).
Communal seating, a chalkboard menu wall, and art from area artists all enhance the restaurant's laid-back feel. If you forgot your bottle, pop in next door to Perman Wine Selections for the perfect pour to perfectly pair with your meal.
Reviews
The Chicago Sun Times and Daily Candy give the Grocery Bistro rave reviews. Yelpers give it 3.5 stars, Metromixers give it 3.5, and 68% of Urbanspooners like it:
- Um, hi new favorite restaurant! It looks like I"m not the only fan of The Grocery Bistro. People were lined up up [sic] with their bottles of wine (yes, it's byob!!) ready for some good grub here last night. – Andrea R., Yelp
- 4.5 stars...this restaurant is really friggin good.– karin p., Yelp
- All in all this place is fantastic and affordable to boot. Defiantly [sic] has moved on up since the last chef. Mmmm I want to go now!!. – foodbabyme, Metromix
