Wildfire Chicago

A Chicago staple for American fare

Claire from Chicago

""Wildfire" in Chicago has been a favorite of my family and my friends for more than fifteen years. I am still ordering the spit-fire roasted chicken..."

Wildfire has never disappointed me. I started coming while I was in college (2004). When our parents would come in town my best friend Meaghan and I would pick restaurants that we wanted to go to but could not afford. Wildfire was one of the restaurants we would make reservations at and enjoy time with our families.

Widlfire provides great service and quality food. The menu is vast so it is easy to please the whole table. I would suggest ordering a cocktail to start and move to the wine list with dinner. Along with my first cocktail I have started to enjoy a cup of shrimp and crab bisque, Meaghan starts with the Caesar salad with her very dirty martini. Fifteen years later I am still ordering the spit-fire roasted chicken while Meaghan continues to go with the filet mignon with a side of béarnaise sauce for our main courses.

Wildfire is a place you can take your time and experience the cozy environment that can make you forget the busy streets of Chicago right outside. Do not skip dessert here and ask to see the dessert tray. Wildfire is part of the Lettuce Entertainment frequent dinner program, it is free to sign up and several other of my favorite spots are also part of this group making it easy to earn $ off dinners.

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Chicago Spotter Claire

About me Chicago is my chosen home! I moved here from St. Louis in 2003 and decided to stay. Chicago is the place I have developed my career and discovered my passions. As a social worker I have worked hard to establish a consistent self- care routine. Exploring and indulging in all the city has to offer is a major piece of my sanity! I love finding myself on a Saturday afternoon on an impromptu bar crawl with my friends and then wake up on Sundays to train by the lake for triathlons. Why Chicago I live in Uptown, a neighborhood that is known for diversity and 4am ba...

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