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EL ideas Chicago Reviews from The Last Year
Absolutely delicious food and amazing service, I would
Absolutely delicious food and amazing service, I would absolutely come back to this place
The restaurant uses fresh ingredients, and the chef's
The restaurant uses fresh ingredients, and the chef's cooking skills are very exquisite. Every dish is so delicious that I can't stop thinking about it. I will definitely come back next time.
The creativity and innovation that permeate every dish are
The creativity and innovation that permeate every dish are nothing short of extraordinary. Each course is a masterpiece, carefully crafted with meticulous attention to detail and bursting with flavor. The use of unexpected ingredients and imaginative presentations truly elevate the dining experience to a whole new level.
Service was quick, friendly, and efficient ! Food was
Service was quick, friendly, and efficient ! Food was amazing ! Great ambiance ! Looking forward to my next visit !
My wife and I have never been to a Michelin star restaurant
My wife and I have never been to a Michelin star restaurant and now that we live in Chicago, we had plenty of options. For our second baby moon we decided to treat ourselves to an experience at El Ideas. The whole experience was amazing! The location is really unassuming and not in some pretentious building or area. It was such a laid back yet exquisite experience. Guests were allowed to wonder the space and take in the food preparation. You could ask questions of the chefs. It was really neat and nothing like I've ever experienced. Since there are a limited number of reservations the entire staff is really attune to guests needs. I have no complaints about any of the dishes. Some of the standout dishes were the shrimp dish which was an ode to the history of Chicago fried shrimp. The Swedish style meatball cooked in smoked beef tallow with gnocchi was so well balanced. The smoked duck bahn mi and smoke duck pho was amazing . The Lamb dish was out of this world! I'm still in awe of the vanilla shake and fries dessert. It was truly a work of art. The vanilla with the crunchy potato bits and potato and leak soup just worked. I could take one of those every day. This experience is definitely worth it! I hope to be back in the future!
Outstanding food and service.
One of my favorite meals ever. The food creative and delicious. Wonderful place really nice service.
Amazing! We went for Valentine's Day and everything was
Amazing! We went for Valentine's Day and everything was stellar. Front of the house and the chefs were warm and welcoming and the food was unique but accessible and delicious from start to finish!
Outstanding food and service.
My third visit actually, and oh what an incredible train ride of flavors, taste and atmospheric greatness. Chef Philip is a powerhouse creative and makes this culinary experience at El Ideas, a great one. Each course is perfectly timed, delivered hot and fresh from the open kitchen. Along with his team, he delivers what I consider to be...one of the best dining experiences ever! BYOB proved to be the perfect addition to this experience, as it allowed myself and dining guest to bring a piece of us and not what the establishment deals as good wine or champagne. Two thumbs up and five GOLD stars from this diner. A definite must experience.
El Ideas is a culinary gem where every dish is a
El Ideas is a culinary gem where every dish is a masterpiece. The incredible food at El Ideas is a symphony of flavors, showcasing the chefs' unparalleled skill and creativity. Chefs Phillip and Alejandro's hospitality adds a personal touch, making the dining experience truly exceptional. A must-visit for those seeking an adventure for your taste buds. Every dish somehow was better than the next. My husband and I cannot rave about the food and welcoming atmosphere they provided to make my birthday extra special. It's one for the books!
El Ideas is BYOB - so come prepared with whatever wine or
El Ideas is BYOB - so come prepared with whatever wine or bubbly you would like to drink. If you happen to forget, you can order something through UberEATS on the way there (that's what I did!). I would strongly recommend using a ride share, as parking is extremely limited. This is a fancy dinner without being formal, which is my favorite. The food is outstanding, the service is personal and dining here is fun. Most of the seats you have a view of kitchen, but at any time they invite you to get up and move around, and observe the kitchen preparing the next course. Service was about 2.5 hours and the pace felt perfect. Highly recommend and will be back on future trips to Chicago!
A wonderful experience
An amazing dinning experience. Phillip Foss, his wife, and the rest of his crew do an amazing job in delighting guests with their food, service, and ambience. We visited El Ideas over a decade ago and went back again recently and it was as fun and "fresh" as it was the first time. Highly recommended.
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Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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Aside from higher rated listings, what do importance points provide?
The info blurb on importance points say that you get your listing pushed to the top if you have more importance points βand many other thingsβ but what are these other things? Should I be trying to get these points?
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Can someone tell me if I did this correctly? Iβve searched the app and website and canβt really find any answers so I opted for a mildly popular (not the most) restaurant to start with and bid at the suggested price. Is it just a waiting game at this point??
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I canβt find my purchase but my credit card has been charged - any ideas ?
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I got a Polo Bar reservation today and listed it on AT. Soon after I got an email from resy saying my reservation was cancelled. When I called about why they said its because I was flagged as a seller and they have an algo to figure it out. How do I bypass this and sell my reservation without it cancelling
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I canβt seem to find an answer on the app about what trader points are
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Can you take down a listing if it doesn't sell to avoid a late cancellation fee?
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Will restaurants cancel reservations if they know you are using a bot or can you get banned on resy?
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How quick are transfers completed? I requested my transfer 2 days ago and my reservation is tonight. What if itβs not done in time?
Give the best answerVirtual Name & Email on reservation
Hi Community,
I am new to this site and just recently bought a reservation here. I noticed that on the reservation page, it is booked under a random name and a virtual email address.
I can't find any button to change either the name or the email for this reservation I bought. So, should I just say that random name when I arrived at the restaurant? Not really sure about the procedures.
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Can you book private clubs ?
I put a bid in for 5 Hertford street but wasnt sure if they work w Appointmemt trader...anyone know? thanks
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Once a reservation is bid on or taken - how is one paid out?
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Is this what reservation times looking for ? Or when my bid can get filled?
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Do restaurants require ID for a reservation? What happens if someone purchases a reservation and canβt get seated ?
Give the best answerBidding on reservations?
This is my second go around bidding on a reservation and it looks like it wonβt be much of a success again. Has anyone on here ever bid on a reservation and successfully got it? It seems to me like the reservations I bid on donβt even exist
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How do I cancel a name change request
before a call has been made to restaurant?
Is there a way to see sold listings?
Looking to see which listings have sold
Give the best answerIf an establishment cancels..
If an establishment cancels a reservation for whatever reason, will the seller get penalized? If so, how?
Give the best answerTransfer request no response yet
I bought a reservation and posted a transfer request to my name this past Sunday and have had no one confirm for me as I also have a special request also. The reservation is soon and I am concerned
Give the best answer10%+ Refund Rate Medal Removal Question
Hi Teams,
I got the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal since RESY terminated my account last month.
Now my refund rate has returned to 10% which is lower than the 11% threshold.
But I can still see the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal in my profolio and my payout is still
be limited, When can I get rid of this metal?
Thank you so much for your help!
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Do bids include deposits?
Do bids I would create include the $50 pp fee for restaurants like carbone torrisi etc?
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Give the best answerWHERE ARE MY PAYOUTS?
My payouts keep being returned (four until now, I was never able to get a dime out) against your T&C. Customer service said payouts would be prioritized and they keep being returned! Please solve asap!!!! No one replies to messages!
Give the best answerWhere are my payouts?
My payouts keep being returned (four until now, I was never able to get a dime out) against your T&C. Customer service said payouts would be prioritized and they keep being returned! Please solve asap!!!! No one replies to messages!
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