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Wishbone
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
+1 312 850 2663
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#9 of 368 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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One of my best friends -- a transplanted Chicagoan who now lives in New York -- always has one request when she comes back to town: dinner at Wishbone. It's that kind of place, a down-home, casual spot that inspires intense loyalty (even if the food is only good rather than outstanding).Known for Southern food and big-appetite breakfasts, Wishbone's extensive, reasonably priced menu blends hearty, home-style choices with healthful and vegetarian items. Brunch is the 'Bone's claim to fame, when an eclectic crowd of bedheads pack in for the plump and tasty salmon cakes, omelets, and red eggs (a lovely mess of tortillas, black beans, cheese, scallions, chile-ancho sauce, salsa, and sour cream). However, brunch at Wishbone can be a mob scene, so I suggest lunch or dinner; offerings run from "yardbird" (charbroiled chicken with sweet red-pepper sauce) and blackened catfish to hoppin' John, the classic Southern dish of brown rice, black-eyed peas, and ham (there's also a vegetarian version, hoppin' Jack). The tart Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts in the city. The casual ambience is a good bet for families (plus a children's menu is available).There's a newer location at 3300 N. Lincoln Ave. (at W. School St.; tel. 773/549-2663), but the original location has more character. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Total Rooms:

3

Price

Main courses $5-$10 breakfast and lunch, $7-$14 dinner,I

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations accepted, except for weekend brunch

Directions

Blue Line, Racine Avenue stop

Area

At Morgan St

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Tues-Sat 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-3pm

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