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Added by Jopie, at 09 March 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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14 Reviews
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22 December 2017
Love this place! Great location. Food is delicious with reasonable price. It is always crowded and you can not reserve the seat in advance, have to walk in and wait in the line. The only thing that should be improve is the slow service but over all, it is still one of my favorite places.
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13 December 2017
We were visiting from Florida so we weren’t attracted to this place after reading the google description of this restaurant, we avoided going to this place because we thought they just have small plates and it would be more like a charcuterie. One night it was too late to make a reservation in a upscale place so we decide to go to this restaurant just because it was close to our hotel and we were tired. It was packed, no too fancy atmosphere, we had to share a tall table so we weren’t that happy until the extra nice server came and recommend some plates and drinks, we accepted her recommendations and we were totally amazed with the food, we don’t love duck and we got it there and now is one of our favorite dishes of all time. The food, the presentation and the service are amazing. I totally recommend this place and we can’t wait to go back to Chicago just to go to the Purple Pig.
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28 November 2017
The food was really good. Place was very full when I went at 5pm trying to beat the dinner crowd. One thing to note is dishes are not served in a traditional manner. Plates are brought out as they are ready. Each item is intended to be shared. I would recommend this place to anyone that has just the smallest amout of adventure in your palate.
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13 November 2017
Came here the other day on a whim and would definitely recommend. The lines were a bit long for us, but the food was worth the wait. Everything tasted so good and the cornbread is to die for. Sitting on the patio was a little chilly so make sure you have reservations for inside if you don’t like the cold. Also, there are only two unisex bathrooms for this bustling place so plan your sitting accordingly.
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02 October 2017
Located in an assuming place, which makes it evident that it's the quality of the food (and amazing and friendly service) that draws in the eager clientele. Sharing style (and even communal with huge shared tables) is heartwarming. Come with a warm and inclusive attitude, an open mind and palette. You will not leave disappointed. Had the bone marrow, octopus, fennel three ways, beets with goat cheese, duck prosciutto, jamon, pork and bacon pate and of course, the short ribs. Chasing it all down with their recommended wines and some bourbon. A good night in Chicago.
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27 September 2017
EDIT: FROM 5 STARS TO 1 STAR.
I originally gave this place a five star review after I ate here, but when I was going through my receipts after my Chicago trip and comparing it to my credit card charges, I saw that they tried to double my tip and overcharge me. I left my original review below in case you still planned to eat here, but make sure to check your credit card statement afterward.
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Had an amazing experience at The Purple Pig! It definitely isn't cheap by any means, but it is an affordable high-end restaurant if you're looking for a nice night out.
They are a little pushy and rushy simply because there's so much going on at once in the restaurant, but at least the food came out pretty quickly.
The Bone Marrow and Beet Salad and Pork Jowl were amazing foods that were both excitingly new and still delicious! These three dishes made the whole wait worth it The fried pig ear was alright, but a little too oily and nothing to balance it out. The tuna was a major disappointment because it was too salty and there was barely anything on the plate.
While there were some dishes that we didn't like, I'm still giving it a five star review for these innovative dishes that are hard to find anywhere else. It was about ~90 for a good filling meal for three people!response / report this review -
22 September 2017
Just visited this restaurant and let me say it was amazing. We started with a few drinks our wait staff suggested. it was so smooth, we order the bottle after our first round. From here we ordered several appetizers. The beet salad was incredible. Purple Pig please bottle this, so I can buy it at the stores. The main course was truly delicious, especially the gnocchi. We decided we are coming back in Oct with friends.
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30 August 2017
Wonderful experience! As always, great food, service and atmosphere!! So when was the last time you had the opportunity to try Sweet Corn Ice Cream?!? Ha! So our waiter recommended the dessert; we made a bet and he offered to buy it for me if I didn't like it Well between my husband and I, we ate every bite!! Delicious and extremely definitely different!!! Wonderful!!!
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01 August 2017
Lots of different flavors but I found the whipped goat cheese a bit overwhelming (wish I had some bread to eat the excess cheese) because portions are big. Only 2 unisex bathrooms but it's clean and roomy. was very full but servers are constantly passing by and clearing tables to keep it roomy for new guests and dishes. Pig ears was super crispy and best eaten at the beginning (I personally like it a bit chewy) and salted unevenly but if you mix it with the unseasoned egg (which was done perfect egg white fully cooked with gooey yolk) . The quail egg was cooked perfect with Caesar salad. fried devils egg was nice but accompanying salad was a bit bitter. Meatballs were yummy but the 3 was just enough because I am not a fan of cloves or anise (which I felt like I tasted it inside the meatball seasoning).
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27 April 2017
Get the bone marrow spread, it's to die for and the best item on the menu. I got the pigs ear and it was crispy to perfection and paired with the most delicious kale salad. Great atmosphere and great food overall. Great portions too, the bone marrow was enough to get me to a content full. Get there early to grab seats and get a cocktail while you're at it. I got the IPA Float and it was SO GOOD!
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25 April 2017
This place is hopping busy. The tapas style sharing plates are a perfect portion. We tried several plates and every single one was better than the last. I recommend the beets, the cauliflower, the cornbread and the fried olives. Don't skip dessert. So good. Service was excellent. We never had dirty plates on our table. They were very good about getting fresh cutlery and plates for all the courses which really enhances the flavors. I had a few different cocktails and they were very tasty.
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20 April 2017
Neither the name nor the Google description does justice to the place. Creative nouveau cuisine with its own unique twist in unexpected combinations dot the entire menu. From appetizers to smears (bread with toppings) to seafood to entrees, pick and choose these small serve plates and share with your dining partners. Combine that with equally different beverages, desserts, cocktails and other alcoholic drinks and you have a gastronomic celebration on your hands. Grand service such as replacing your silver and napkins when you partake a dish to get you ready for the next, helpful staff that knows the menu inside out and is ready to make recommendations if asked is part of the charm. Go there.
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15 April 2017
I have to start by saying that this place is a hole in the wall, which makes it an extremely crowded place. I was intimidated by the amount of people inside the restaurant and outside. We decided to give it a try since we wanted something different from our usual dinner choices.
I am glad we got passed the accommodations, which are by no means ideal, as we had to seat on a large, stool high table with a bunch of other strangers. The food was absolutely worth it.
We ordered three dishes from the "a la plancha" section of the menu. The milk braised pork shoulder was so tender, that we didn't need a knife and was surrounded by a deliciously gravy drenched mash potatoes. The meatballs were very soft and flavorful as were the chicken kabobs. Portions were perfect for sharing but definitely work as a standalone meal.
Awesome food and now that I know they make tasty stuff, I may get more adventurous choices like pork sweet breads or pig tail.response / report this review -
16 March 2017
Great atmosphere although you may feel a little squeezed among the amount of people!
Great drinks and beer selection, and the food is amazing!
I'd recommend this place for a friend's night out or happy hour with work friends.
You HAVE to try the pig ears and the octopus plates! Both AMAZING.
Location is also spot on. Close to public transportation and to all Chicago has to offer.response / report this review
