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Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar serves an eclectic menu that is farm-to-table, seasonal, fresh, and homemade every day of the week offering lunch/brunch, dinner, and late night dining. The menu offerings come from a melting pot of influences--like the diversity of the restaurant's Oak Park community--and range from American comfort food to Mediterranean, Cajun to Italian, Basque to Spanish. The menu changes with the seasons to offer food at its peak flavor.
Chef Jason Kurosaki leads the kitchen. During his impressive culinary career, Chef Jason has worked for three James Beard award-winning chefs and one best restaurateur nominee.
The seasonal food menu is accompanied by a unique line up of beer, wine and cocktails. The beer offerings include local and craft beers on tap and many more in bottles and some cool retro cans. The wine list offers a variety by the glass and bottle and includes wines from several organic and biodynamic vineyards.
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Chef Jason Kurosaki leads the kitchen. During his impressive culinary career, Chef Jason has worked for three James Beard award-winning chefs and one best restaurateur nominee.
The seasonal food menu is accompanied by a unique line up of beer, wine and cocktails. The beer offerings include local and craft beers on tap and many more in bottles and some cool retro cans. The wine list offers a variety by the glass and bottle and includes wines from several organic and biodynamic vineyards.
32 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 32 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- fit for foodies(13)
- good for groups(8)
- great for outdoor dining(7)
- great for lunch(6)
- notable wine list(5)
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We made a reservation last minute, and although there was not space when we arrived, we were welcomed and enjoyed a drink while we waited for a table. We shared everything we ordered, and our server did a great job of phasing the food. We didn't feel rushed at all but didn't wait long for anything either."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the food ant the atmosphere! A 'foodie' twist on comfort food :) caught up with a high school friend I hadn't seen in 20 years - we sat and talked for hours and never felt rushed."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really enjoyed this place. The weather was so nice, we could eat outside."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice central downtown Oak Park
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, with a twist. Nice bar scene also. Staff is great, ask for Jay, on top of his game. Nice place to people watch and relax."
Dined on 6/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nothing special
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Me and my wife dined here and were not excited! The best thing about our trip was the flat bread. However the rack of lamb was not seasoned good and the cuts were awful. My beer was room temperature at best!! The waiter did not care telling me "we'll you can't taste the flavor if its too cold" Really? That's the best you can say? Last time I checked men enjoy Ice cold beer. Save your money and time."
Dined on 6/05/2013
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Review 6 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I find the dinner menu to really lack substance but the flatbreads are a solid option."
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 7 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food in Oak Park!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to Lake Street Kitchen and Bar, but certainly not our last!
We both enjoyed our perfectly prepared seafood dishes--grilled baby octopus, and sea scallops.
The sea scallops, served with fresh peas and pea sprouts, as well as pureed sun choke, was exceptional: I ate everything on my plate.
The octopus, often found overcooked in restaurants, was beautifully prepared and seasoned.
The whole evening was delicious!"
We both enjoyed our perfectly prepared seafood dishes--grilled baby octopus, and sea scallops.
The sea scallops, served with fresh peas and pea sprouts, as well as pureed sun choke, was exceptional: I ate everything on my plate.
The octopus, often found overcooked in restaurants, was beautifully prepared and seasoned.
The whole evening was delicious!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a fantastic waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a fantastic waiter - he waited on us another time we were there and he actually remembered our drink order this time!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 9 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything about Lake Street
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything about Lake Street Kitchen and Bar was wonderful."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great neighborhood standby
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great neighborhood standby - we always come here with guests. The menu isn't that exciting, but the food is continuously good quality and prepared well. And the chocolate hazelnut torte is divine!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Another Gem in Oak Park!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another gem in Oak Park which is no stranger to energetic upscale restaurants.My Valentines Night was awesome and my girlfriend loved the food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic