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State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Offering Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch utilizing local and regional ingredients, Chef Evan Percoco's menu is composed of small plates and larger entrees. Artisanal beer selections – many from the Midwest – pair gracefully with the fare as does State and Lake Chicago Tavern's extensive wine list and handcrafted, classic cocktails.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(17)
- great for lunch(12)
- hot spot(12)
- vibrant bar scene(12)
- good for groups(11)
- neighborhood gem(8)
State and Lake Chicago Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great staff!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter was super friendly and did a great job explaining the menu!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Underwhelmed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was excited to order the poutine, and our server told us it was one of their most popular dishes. But the plate came to the table at room temperature, and the cheese curds were cold. My whitefish sandwich was decent, but they mixed up my dining companion's order and brought him a side salad and not the fries he requested. Not a bad meal, but not sure I'll be going back."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 3 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great location for theatergoers.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great location for theatergoers. can get small meals, e.g., cheese or charcuterie board or a full meal. lots of beer on draft, and a good wine list."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cool modern pub
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pub style atmosphere.
Good craft beers
I loved the cheese and meat platter - really good for a light meal for two.
Waiters weren't bad to look at either"
Good craft beers
I loved the cheese and meat platter - really good for a light meal for two.
Waiters weren't bad to look at either"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
when my wife and i arrived
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"when my wife and i arrived we were greeted friendly and taken to our table promptly. the restaurant was about 25% full so we were surprised it took over 10 min to be poured water and longer for our drink order to be taken. although the drinks were good they gave my wife the wrong drink which the waitress corrected when she came by. why do you have one person taking orders and another delivering them. the food was good but again they gave my wife the wrong meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we needed a last minute brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we needed a last minute brunch place with good food and this spot was perfect! easy to get to by the"L" and great meal before seeing our 2pm show down the block. fun, eclectic menu choices with the regular brunch stan-bys and then some unusual items. great service, friendly waitstaff. We would go back!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 7 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and very modern and clean. The menu offers some interesting dishes, and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience... great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great experience... great waitstaff... great food!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find
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Review 9 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and very modern and clean. The menu offers some interesting dishes, and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and very modern and clean. The menu offers some interesting dishes, and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and very modern and clean. The menu offers some interesting dishes, and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I had dinner on the first
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had dinner on the first night. It was OK but the braised beef soup was tasteless and
awfully watery. The steak entrée was very disappointing. Once again, poorly flavored and very badly presented on the plate. The next day I tried a small bite for lunch, the walleye crispers, which was mostly breading with very little fish. Awful. I have also eaten at the restaurant on the top floor which is pretentious and very noisy.
awfully watery. The steak entrée was very disappointing. Once again, poorly flavored and very badly presented on the plate. The next day I tried a small bite for lunch, the walleye crispers, which was mostly breading with very little fish. Awful. I have also eaten at the restaurant on the top floor which is pretentious and very noisy.
Here is the bad news. The hotel, The Wit, which houses these terrible restaurants once housed the classy Cibbo Matto, one of the best restaurants in Chicago.It was a 4-5 star restaurant which should have been maintained. Unfortunately, this so called hip hotel caters to the pedestrian tastes of 20 or somethings."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
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Review 13 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Pretty bad service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went there before seeing "Archer Live" at the Chicago Theater. We told the host that we were in hurry and orders were taken quickly which was great. We deliberately ordered cold things that should have been easy to prepare, like cheese plate. However it took almost 40 minutes just to get that. Our waiter did not check back often. When we complained, the host did buy a round of drinks, which was good customer service. He explained that there was always a built in 30-minute delay to get food at that time and that should have been told to us. That really seems strange. After the show we went to The Gage, which was at least as busy as State and Lake. Their service was prompt, so I'm not sure why this place can't do better service."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2002
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Review 14 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We chose this restaurant because
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We chose this restaurant because of it's close proximity to The Chicago Theater. We really enjoyed everything--pretzel, beets ,shrimp,deviled eggs, charcuterie board and things that our server, Nick, encouraged us to try. He really contributed to a great experience!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food okay, but much better
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food okay, but much better places in the loop."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place to grab a cocktail
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to grab a cocktail and appetizers or casual dinner before the theater. We were there on St. Patrick's Day weekend, so it was very crazy! Definitely recommend the warm pretzels with mustard and cheese dips! Amish chicken and burgers were great. We chose this restaurant due to its proximity to the Chicago Theater - it was a perfect choice. Fun, good food, beer specials. Service was sporadic - had to ask the manager to find our waiter, but after that, he was very attentive!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 17 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a nice surprise! Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a nice surprise! Everything was excellent from the greeting, to decor, service, and food.We had the deviled eggs for an appetizer. I had the butter-brined Amish chicken with brussel sprouts and butternut squash. Wow, amazing. Flavorful, tender and comforting. My husband had the hangar steak which was also outstanding. So yummy. The beer and wine list is also notable. The menu is small but eclectic. Where else will you find deviled eggs for an appetizer?!? The food is "farm to table", i.e. local as well as the beer and wine selection. We will definitely be back and I will recommend it to friends."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 18 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
great for lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Business lunch and food was very good. Not a huge portion but appropriate for lunch. Service is very attentive. Would highly recommend for lunch."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 19 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Experience!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food with solid service. I recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 20 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Only go here at someone else's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only go here at someone else's suggestion. Menu is not interesting or especially healthy."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2006
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Review 21 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
State and like was surprisingly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"State and like was surprisingly romantic and well decorated. Excellent ambiance and good food. The staircase is great. Outstanding drinks!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I really like this place,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really like this place, and go here often because it's right near my work. I find the food is consistently good. Not amazing, but good. I feel the menu changes frequently, sometimes too much. My favorites are the buffalo fries (before when it was sauce, not seasoning), open faced tuna melt and the greek salad. I went here last week and none of these were on the menu. Overall, I will keep coming back because this place beats all other sit-downs in the vicinity. But I'd like to see some improvements with their food."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 23 for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brought some friends who were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brought some friends who were in town from Maui. The menu selections were very appealing. We were so well treated by Nick, our waiter...he was in fact the best part of the meal and his friendliness, charisma and enthusiasm set the tone for the rest of the evening. My pan seared whitefish was cooked to perfection and the sweet potato dumplings were yummy. We ended the evening with two scoops of the Valrhona Dark Chocolate ice cream which was fabulous! Can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic