Experts' Choice Award North Pond
What the experts agree on
A Prairie-style gem beside a Lincoln Park pond, chef Bruce Sherman's Michelin-starred French-American cuisine leans on seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients—easily one of Chicago's most scenic special-occasion spots.
“A former Arts and Crafts–style warming house for ice-skaters at Lincoln Park's North Pond, this gem in the woods fittingly champions an uncluttered culinary style.”
– Fodor's
Zagat4.6
"Chef Bruce Sherman's "fabulously creative" seasonal cooking plus a "lovely", "romantic" location inside Lincoln Park and "excellent" views of North Pond." Full review
BlackBook "Chef Bruce Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers for fresh ingredients for his dishes, which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season."
Gayot15.0
"Gear up for a fine ride with French-meets-seasonal American cuisine from chef Bruce Sherman." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Nestled on a quiet pond in the middle of Lincoln Park, this contemporary American restaurant boasts one of the loveliest settings in the city."
Time Out "Okay, so technically you’re not eating outside, but when you’re only a few feet from a pond in the middle of Lincoln Park, you’re as close to nature as it gets in the city." Full review
Not For Tourists "Earthy contemporary American."
Where "Nestled in a stylish, Prairie-style building within the confines of Lincoln Park, this Michelin-star restaurant and special occasion favorite is a French-American culinary dynamo." Full review
The Infatuation "North Pond, in the middle of Lincoln Park, is like an extremely attractive person who never gets asked out because everyone assumes he or she is in a relationship." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Food & Wine, chef Bruce Sherman displays his knowledge of seasonal French-American cuisine with prowess at North Pond." Full review
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Sherman serves only the freshest, most local fare on his dinner menu, like his signature summer corn-on-the-cob soup.
Frommer's "North Pond truly is a hidden treasure...Chef Bruce Sherman emphasizes sustainable, locally grown ingredients and favors simple preparations—although the overall result is definitely upscale. " Full review
