North Pond
Welcome to North Pond, a hidden gem in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago. This upscale New American restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and creative dishes.
North Pond is not just your average restaurant. It boasts a wide range of amenities, including pescatarian and vegan options, wheelchair accessibility, and even outdoor seating with beautiful views of the pond. The intimate and romantic setting makes it perfect for a special dinner or a group gathering.
What sets North Pond apart from the rest is not just the beautiful location or the impeccable service, but the exceptional quality of the food. Customers rave about the innovative and delicious dishes, such as the waffle with chicken liver mousse, braised pork belly with black garlic gastrique, and peach pavlova with peppercorn. Each dish is a work of art on a plate, carefully crafted by Chef Cesar Murillo.
Whether you're looking for a memorable brunch experience or a romantic dinner, North Pond delivers on all fronts. The attention to detail, the flavors, and the presentation all come together to create a dining experience like no other.
If you're a food enthusiast looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, North Pond is the place to be. Come and indulge in the culinary delights that await you at this exquisite restaurant.
North Pond Menu
Location
Address: 2610 N Cannon Dr Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 477-5845
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Pescatarian OptionsYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Intimate, Romantic, UpscaleYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Full BarYes
- Open to AllYes
- Offers CateringNo
- Not Good For KidsNo
- Wi-FiNo
- TVNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: P H.
In reading some of these bad reviews, I have to wonder whether they were at the same restaurant we ate at this week! It hardly seems possible. We had a fabulous dinner and outstanding service in a beautiful building. Our server, Liz, was very knowledgeable about the menu offerings and the wine selections. Every dish was creative and outstanding, both in taste and in presentation. It's in a lovely location in Lincoln Park and the architecture is stunning. I've never been there for brunch, but now it's definitely on my list. I'm looking forward to going back soon.
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Author: Sidney Z.
I have now been to upward of some twenty-five Michelin Starred restaurants (no brag, just fact) all over the world, with North Pond being my latest! Now, I don't need the Michelin Tire Company to make me want to seek out their recommended "Best Restaurants", but in reality, they are pretty spot-on with their inspirational and provocative lists. North Pond today for brunch, completely and totally deserved Michelin's endorsement; it was just that good. From the ambiance, to a staff so well trained, to a menu so tantalizing, to plating so beautiful and of course to food so delicious that it amazed us. What North Pond gave me and my wife today was a pure illustration on how to present a prix fix menu with choices, and not have this meal take 4-6 hours, and not charge you two car payments to make a point on what gourmet food is. They dove deep into the nuts and bolts on how to elevate their food this high without all of the bells and whistles. For Brunch, we were both given a flute of champagne to get this meal started and from that point: * My first course was a waffle with chicken liver mousse, strawberry preserves, and pickled blueberries that was divine * My second course was braised pork belly with squash, black garlic gastrique with a sunny side up egg - and can surely say it was the best pork belly rendition I've ever had * My third course was an absolute superb wheat crepe with salted caramel custard, chocolate granache with a strawberry sorbetto - what a way to end this extravaganza *My wife got the Truffle Congee with rice, grana padano, poricini mushrooms, tomato-bacon dressing and a pouched egg - she adored this dish * Her second course a grilled Dutch Valley New York steak, roasted beets puree, peanut crumble in a red wine sauce - Wow was all she said! * Her third course was a peach pavlova with peppercorn pavlova, apricot kernal gelato and glazed peaches - Loved Loved Loved this presentation North Pond is housed in this stunning structure built in 1912 located next to this beautiful pond in Lincoln Park. Chef Cesar Murillo is the very skilled leader heading this feast and I am so happy I chose this place to celebrate my umpteenth anniversary with my favorite person in the world!
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Author: Kristofer M.
A favorite and brunch request every time my family comes into town. Ambiance is 5+ with a winding walkway near the pond in Lincoln Park that's barely viewable from the road (and confuses many an Uber), prix fixe (3 course) seasonal brunch menu is awesome, service is excellent and they often bring tasty little bites in between courses. The only reason I rank it 4 instead of 5 is bc I don't love smoked trout spread (1st course werp farms salad), but the rest of my party would def rank ambiance/service/food a 5. So take mine with a grain of salt on this one :)
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Author: Megha U.
We did the brunch at North Pond and omg Amazing location and great views! The brunch is amazing- star is the foie gras creme brûlée and pork belly with grits. Surprise surprise is the house cider loved it Great service and clean design- especially the food, it's art on the plate. Highly recommend!