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Grace

652 W Randolph
Chicago, IL 60661

312-234-9494

www.grace-restaurant.com/

Curtis Duffy made sure every detail was perfect before opening his refined temple last December, and the diligence shows. Grace, the most pedigreed horse in the high-stakes Randolph Street Derby, came out of the gate at a sprint. Duffy’s seasonal tasting menus (10 to 12 courses, $185), crafted meticulously in a glassed-in kitchen, overflow with jaw-dropping ideas and flavors. One gorgeous dish features a scallop that’s been pan-seared then chilled, lending it an almost foie-gras texture that transforms as you eat it with anise hyssop foam and hibiscus. Smart details like bread pairings and season-themed bathrooms set the experience apart. But service, while ridiculously generous, is not quite at four-star level. Yet.

Additional Information

Rating: 3½ stars

Price: $50-plus

Cuisine: Contemporary

Neighborhood: West Loop/West Town

Noteworthy:
child friendly
wheelchair accessible

Hours: D Tue-Sat.