Bobby's Restuarant in Lincoln Park now open!

If you’ve been following Chi@Glance for a while you know we LOVE to check out new restaurants! Yesterday I had the pleasure of checking out the new Bobby’s Restaurant in Lincoln Park and it was delicious!

Bobby, Augie and Tim Arifi, owners of Bobby’s Restaurant Group (Bobby’s Deerfield and Cafe Lucci in Glenview), have opened their second Bobby’s restaurant location in the new luxury ELEVATE residential building, at 2518 N. Lincoln Ave. The bi-level American bistro boasts a creative and seasonal menu with an emphasis on USDA certified Prime steaks, fresh seafood from around the world, handmade pastas and scratch made desserts. The bar features classic, craft and exclusive barrel-aged cocktails along with an extensive wine list.

Steak Tartare

White Stripe East Coast Oysters

Beet Salad

Mussels

The Arifis, who opened Bobby’s Deerfield six years ago, were approached by one of the restaurant’s frequent diners, Dan Slack, principal at Baker Development, to open his favorite North Shore restaurant in his new Lincoln Park building, ELEVATE. “When Dan asked if we’d like to open a Bobby’s in the city it was an instant ‘Yes’. We couldn’t be more excited to fulfill our dream and be a part of the Lincoln Park neighborhood,” comments Bobby.

Photo Cred: Bobby’s Restaurant

As guests arrive at Bobby’s Lincoln Park they will come face-to-face with a massive custom mural created by Miami-based artist Gregory Christakis. The 8 by 6 foot masterpiece pays homage to Bobby and Augie’s late father and beloved restaurateur. The first floor of Bobby’s houses an intimate bar, comfortable dining room seating 130 guests and a private room accommodating up to 30 people. The second level showcases another private room with seating up to 40 guests, secured with sleek electric doors for the most remote dining events.

Bobby’s brother, Executive Chef Augie Arifi, and Chef de Cuisine Miguel Solorio stay true to the Deerfield location’s signature dishes along with a selection of items that are exclusive to the Lincoln Park outpost. Menu highlights include:

Duck Wings, smoked, roasted, sweet and spicy Thai sauce

Scallops, sea scallops, cauliflower potato puree, paprika, burnt butter, micro greens, orange zest

Octopus Carpaccio, California extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon confit

The Mark Miller (serves two) cut up half chicken, 12 oz. skirt steak, Italian sausage, olive oil, garlic, white wine, red bell peppers, spicy pepperoncini peppers, basil

Pappardelle Rabbit white wine braised rabbit, rosemary, root vegetables, Parmigiano Reggiano

Bobby’s Burger, chuck, beef brisket and short rib blend burger, Gouda cheese, alfalfa sprout, tomato, red onion, ketchup, mayo, spicy brown mustard, hand cut fries

Bobby’s Filet Mignon

Rigatoni Eggplant

Chocolate Mousse

Carrot Cake

Whistle Pig Straight Rye

The Bar at Bobby’s is the perfect place for classic cocktails, boutique spirits and hard to find wines. Highlights include:

150+ selections of wines by the bottle

30 selections of wines by the glass

120+ boutique spirits

Journeyman Manhattan Journeyman Last Feather rye whiskey, Artisanal Rouge Vermouths, Bittermens orange bitters, Angostura Bitters; Aged in a Journeyman rye whiskey barrel, strained or over a large cube, Marasca cherry

Small Batch Old Fashioned Basil Hayden’s Small Batch Bourbon, Demerara sugar, Angostura Bitters, stirred, strained, flamed orange & lemon peel, large cube, Marasca cherry

Ultimate Margarita Avion Reposado Tequila, Torres Spanish orange liqueur, agave nectar, lime juice, smoked sea salt, Tequila floater

Bobby’s Lincoln Park is now open. Hours of operation include Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4-11 p.m; and Sunday 4-9 p.m. Bobby’s serves dinner only followed by lunch launching in December. Carryout is available as well as delivery to the residents in the ELEVATE building. Free two-hour parking can be found inside the ELEVATE parking structure. For more information, please visit Bobby’s Lincoln Park’s website, Facebook @bobbyslincolnpark and Instagram @bobbysrestaurants.

All Photo’s were taken by Tavi J. of the Chicago Lifestyle Blog Chi@Glance. Meal was complimentary, but opinions and comments are ALL honest commentary by Tavi J. of Chi@Glance.