Mordecai
Cuisine: American, New American
10Best Says
Perhaps you're not up for just a slice and a brewski or the snooty in-laws are in town who prefer artisan cheese, Chicken Liver Parfait and a goat bratwurst with 18-hour sauerkraut. Take 'em to... Read More
Perhaps you're not up for just a slice and a brewski or the snooty in-laws are in town who prefer artisan cheese, Chicken Liver Parfait and a goat bratwurst with 18-hour sauerkraut. Take 'em to Mordecai, a bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant attached to the Hotel Zachary. Those who appreciate fine spirits will go for the namesake (Cubs pitcher and World Series champion Mordecai Brown) as well as the 250 rare bottles, especially whiskey - Chicago's most diverse collection of antique spirits.
Chef Jared Wentworth (Longman & Eagle) aims for refined, American-inspired bar fare (warm Gougeres with aged cheddar mornay is a perfect example);a game day list that includes asparagus salad, fish 'n' chips and a couple burger renditions; and a regular menu of tempting small plates from roasted bone marrow and Ora Bay salmon crudo to fine salads, sandwiches and grilled entrees like Hanger steak and summer flounder.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Restaurants near Wrigley Field: "The top floor opens onto a spacious patio, great on game days and also for a cocktail and a bite in the neighborhood year round."
- Best for Restaurants near Wrigley Field Because: When peanuts and Crackerjack sound woeful, Mordecai Whiskey & Grill offers a refined dining and drinking experience steps from the ballpark.
