MK the Restaurant - Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, French
    • User Rating  

  • NileGuide Expert Says:

    Outstanding dining experience for special occasions and romantic evenings.

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    • NileGuide Expert tip:

    Great for friends, but also for a business dinner. The ambiance allows for easy conversation.

    Description:

    • Even though foodies rank it one of the top American restaurants in the city, mk doesn't flaunt its pedigree. The loftlike dining room is as understated as the lowercase initials that give the restaurant its name. Chef Michael Kornick keeps the menu focused on a fairly straightforward seasonal mix of meat and seafood: Menu selections might range from hearty (roasted duck breast with baby turnips and fava beans; rack of lamb with lamb-stuffed cannelloni and fig jam) to lighter offerings, such as grilled salmon with a Chinese mustard glaze and ginger-soy vinaigrette. The presentations are tasteful rather than dazzling; Kornick wants you to concentrate on the food, and that's just what the chic, mixed-age crowd does. Service is disciplined yet agreeable, and fine table appointments signal this restaurant's commitment to quality. As for dessert, the Peanut Gallery (peanut butter mousse, crispy milk chocolate, warm brownies, pretzels, hot fudge and caramel) is worth the calories.

    • © Frommer's 2013

    User Reviews for MK the Restaurant

    •  

      Excellent food, attentive staff, a bit pricey

    • November 23, 2012: Our selections included butternut squash ravioli, beet salad, arctic char, grilled veal, garlic mashed potatoes, and for dessert: ice cream sampler and chocolate...

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    •  

      Great for special occassions

    • I really liked the atmosphere and the building it's located in. The tasting menu had nice pairings. Steak dishes were done to perfection. Service was fantastic despite the fact...

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      Expected More

    • The MK Chicago was highly recommended during my stay in the city for a convention. So, my expectations were very high, Specially concerning the food. The service was not what I expected,...

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    Awards:

    Chicago Magazine Frommer's
    Chicago Magazine
    •  Best Dish 2007
    Frommer's
    •  Very Highly Recommended 2010
    • Details

      • Contact:

      • visit website
      • tel: 312/482-9179
      • fax: +1 312 482 9171

      • Address:

      • 868 N. Franklin St
      • 1 block north of Chicago Ave
      • Chicago, IL 60610

      • Neighborhood:

        • River North

      • Payments:

      • amex mastercard visa discover diners

      • Hours:

      • Sun-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm

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