Deerfield Restaurants

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Woodfire Chicken
Jul 24, 2009 by Lou P. from Grayslake
Overall Rating: 5
Food:[10] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Place wasn't on fire, friendly to me.

“Before going to the restaurant, I heard about the good and bad. Especially concerning a Pony tailed waiter. He was friendly to me. Great food. Would be better is management fired the buffoons and hired caring individuals.”

Woodfire Chicken
Jul 23, 2009 by Louie from Round Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great atmosphere for a comedy skit.
• Only 1 hour to eat lunch.

“I've been to this restaurant on several occasions and I like the taste of the roasted chicken. It even has a familiar taste of an experience I once encountered in the Cook County prison. I just can't put my finger on it. The guy with the pony tail is very entertaining. The food came quick as I'm sure the server does too. Great restaurant and I'll be back!”

Potbelly Sandwich Works
Jul 12, 2009 by Sally from Salem
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The marinated vegetables/giardino.
• Crowded and busy during peak times.

“We used to live in Deerfield and the thing I miss most are the wonderful inexpensive sandwiches at Potbellies. We also really enjoyed the live local musicians that have a neat perch up above the seating area in a kind of balcony. This would be my fist stop if ever go back.”

Woodfire Chicken
Feb 1, 2009 by Sharon from Highland Park
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Wood roasted chicken for a great value.
• Nothing.

“We have been going to Wood Fire for 10 years and have always thought the food was delicious. Found the chicken was tender and well roasted, service helpful and has always been a good value. The food comes very quickly. The waiter with the ponytail has always served us well.”

Ristorante Abruzzo
Oct 6, 2008 by Rich from Libertyville
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The bread. Yes you read that right. The bread!
• Edible food, but nothing special. Over-priced for what you get.

“Usually Italian restaurants are a reliable option when looking for a dining option. However, this does not fall into that category. I ordered the bowtie pasta with beans and spinach. The pasta was overcooked. Not anywhere close to being "al dente". I tried a friend's dish, fettuccine with mushrooms, and the pasta was again overcooked. My entree itself was quite bland with little to no character. The best thing about this place was the bread! The decor is decent, but this is not a good place for a date, anniversaries or the like. Maybe because it was Sunday evening, but the lighting was not right to create any sort of mood. Rather, it was overly bright. The service was decent, but again for restaurants that this one is trying to be in can be the difference between a great/memorable time and one that won't be fondly remembered. The restaurant is fine if you need something to fill your stomach, but again there are better options for the money spent. What shocked me even more when I did a search is that I found this and Restaurant Bottaio in Libertyville belong to the same group. The two restaurants are literally worlds apart! Abruzzi is quite pedestrian whereas Bottaio creates an excellent atmosphere whether to enjoy a nice night with friends or for something more romantic. I would recommend Bottaio in a Heartbeat. However, I would suggest others find another Italian place in Northbrook or Highland Park before even considering Abruzzi.”