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Browntrout

Browntrout

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
North Center, Chicago
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    The experts at Time Out Chicago and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
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  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMarch 27, 2012
    The sous-vide chicken is remarkably moist. The sides include addictive, crispy roasted brussels sprouts kissed with cider-vinegar; velvety mashed sweet potatoes so rich they’d make Paula Deen weep. Read more
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineApril 13, 2012
    A meal at this cozy spot is as relaxing as dinner at a friend’s house. Stuffed whitefish with roasted root vegetables and wood-grilled lake trout are among the spot-on seafood dishes. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJuly 7, 2014
    The name allegedly comes from one of the best meals chef/owner Sean Sanders ever ate, but it could just as easily be that the guy has a thing for trout. Read more
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    Bobby KennedyOctober 23, 2014
    Great meals made of local sustainable ingredients. Awesome specials too like $1 oysters daily 5-7pm and 1/2 off wine bottles on Sunday plus live bluegrass.
  • Time Out Chicago Kids
    Time Out Chicago KidsMarch 21, 2012
    With the purchase of an adult entrée, Junior can indulge in earthy twists on kids’ favorites for free Wed-Sun from 5­–7pm. At the end of the meal, he’ll watch his fruit dessert get tossed tableside. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMarch 28, 2012
    Fresh trout is just about the only mainstay menu item, but we hope the beautifully seared walleye with salsa verde or the juicy chicken thighs with polenta make an encore appearance. Read more
  • Mary Kay H.
    Mary Kay HardcastleMarch 12, 2013
    Zagat named this a Must Try Coffee Dessert: Baileys bread pudding with candied pecans, Dark Matter coffee ice cream and Bailey's caramel sauce
  • Nigel R.
    Nigel RoweJuly 8, 2013
    Great food, attentive service. And on Sundays the wine is half priced and a great Bluegrass band playing.
  • Gordon W.
    Gordon WrightJuly 1, 2013
    Bluegrass by the Dogpatch Ramblers on Sundays. What a great vibe. And the food and bev is really top-notch.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Check the chalkboards for the updated nightly tasting menus. The diverse menu excels with fishies. Thursday nights are BYOB and corkage free. - Inspector
  • Anthony F.
    Anthony FonteJanuary 26, 2014
    Really eclectic farm to table fare. Reasonable prices too. Will definitely go back
  • Veronica H.
    Veronica HMarch 31, 2013
    Everyone raves about the trout. Get the porcini risotto. Delish.
  • Lance L.
    Lance LacoffJuly 21, 2013
    Excellent eggs Benedict and a solid Bloody Mary
  • Kirstjen L.
    Kirstjen LorenzJuly 7, 2013
    Porcini & morel arancini is really delicious.
  • Sara L.
    Sara LockeJuly 14, 2013
    $1 oysters from 5pm-7pm daily. Just do it.
  • RIA S.
    RIA SocialJuly 16, 2012
    Hot enough for ya? try the Gazpacho... melrose chili, feta cheese, pickled garlic scapes
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WhiteJanuary 3, 2015
    Great food. Eat here.
  • Sandro S.
    Sandro SerraMarch 17, 2012
    Try the muscles, hanger steak and pork. Delish!
  • Elizabeth T.
    Elizabeth TowleMarch 10, 2011
    Come on Wednesdays for 3 courses for $35 - anything on the menu!
  • Jeff P.heart icon on user image
    Jeff PaniciJanuary 1, 2014
    Great brunch, too!
  • Doug O.
    Doug OldhamMarch 12, 2011
    Sit at the bar, John the bartender is great. Have the risotto.
  • ellen s.
    ellen steindlerMay 18, 2013
    Service was absolutely terrible. We were seated for a 1/5 hour before we were even acknowledge by our waiter our drink order was even taken. For two people we were they an 1.5 hours. Not going back
  • Tom K.
    Tom KlarquistNovember 7, 2010
    Great food especially the apple crisp. Definitely worth a try.
  • Kelly K.
    Kelly KniewelAugust 21, 2010
    Beet arugula salad, pei mussels, lake bass all a must.
  • Ben F.
    Ben FosterFebruary 20, 2011
    Brunch was great, fantastic service too!!
  • Schu N.
    Schu NastMarch 10, 2013
    Chef Sean knows what he is doing!
  • Jill J.
    Jill JoyceOctober 26, 2011
    Try the Sparkling Brut by Illinois Sparkling Co. Yum!!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 28, 2010
    Try the Raspberry Bars & Vanilla Ice-Cream
  • Shane S.
    Shane Snipes, PhDSeptember 16, 2010
    Great local food. Supports local farmers.
  • Scott F.
    Scott FishmanSeptember 11, 2011
    Heirloom tomato salad is great
  • Kate L.
    Kate LampeMay 20, 2011
    Holy shit, their food is salty. And that's saying something, coming from me.
  • Mark R.
    Mark ReeseJanuary 3, 2010
    Don't bother for brunch.
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