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Shine
This Lincoln Park spot offers traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine including sushi options.
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32 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 32 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(14)
- good for groups(10)
- fit for foodies(9)
- great for lunch(3)
- great for outdoor dining(3)
- special occasion(3)
Shine Reviews List
Review 1 for Shine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
mother's day brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Totally avoided the mother's day brunch scene, took my family to lunch here and was pleased at how quiet it was. Timely food, good service. I frequent this spot often."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Shine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slow service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took over 30 minutes for 3 rolls, and the place was not very busy."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 3 for Shine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Shine is one of our go to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Shine is one of our go to sushi restaurants. The food is great and they always deliver a quality experience. Another perk is that they have brown rice for their rolls"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Shine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sticking with delivery
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I haven't been to Shine for a long time. I order delivery from Shine regularly and love the food. I think I'll stick with delivery. Our table wasn't ready until 15 minutes after our reservation time. That wouldn't have been a problem except they told us when we walked in that the table was just being cleared off and would only be a minute. Then the room was so loud we couldn't hear each other speak. We had to yell across the table. The server was nice, but didn't bring soy sauce for the sushi. Also not a problem if she'd come back to check, but I finally had to go and find her to get it."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Shine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My neighborhood sushi go-to spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm a long time Chicagoian and Lincoln Park resident and 7 yrs ago, Shine (at the old, Armitage location) was the restaurant I came to when I first tried sushi. It was the best experience and is still one of my favorite maki roll and sushi spots in Chicago! I always have my favorite go-to rolls, but it's nice to step away from the sushi and get a hot entree too. I really miss the old location. The Webster spot is closer to home, a plus, but it is smaller and darker than the Armitage spot. I really miss the 2 different decorated rooms and the airy, brightness of the old loco. Assuming real estate costs changed and the owners got a deal when moving into the old O' Fame restaurant. The outdoor seating is another plus, but on the pricy side."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Shine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nothing special, but not bad
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing special, but not bad either. I've had better asian food, but it wasn't as though it was bad. This was a "right down the middle" asian dining experience."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Shine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pot stickers and Yaki Niku a must!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Upscale combination of Chinese and Japanese restaurant with great menu. Try the pot stickers pan fried and the Yaki Niku entree!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Shine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every year for my birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every year for my birthday I celebrate by having dinner at Shine. This has been a tradition of mine for several years now. I think about 4 or 5."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Shine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very tasty and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very tasty and the wait staff were very attentive. I brought a group of students with limited knowledge of Japanese food and they had a good time."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Shine
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate