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South Gate Cafe, Chicago, IL

  • Address 655 Forest Avenue
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    United States
  • Phone number+1 847 234 8800
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This turn of the century, former police station is home to a romantic and cozy eatery. Inside, original brick lines the walls of the main dining area. Outside, a shady patio provides seasonal outdoor dining. The menu is innovative and creative. For starters, try the homemade potato chips with warm gorgonzola. The flavor tends to be a salty, but a nice blend. The black bean soup is robust, but the entrees are the stars here. Sea scallops, soft-shell crabs and pork tenderloin are well-prepared. Portions are generous, but leave room for dessert. Service can be erratic, but it is always pleasant.

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yelp Reviews ( 7 Reviews see all ) Top

Grace L.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Grace L. on May 2, 2009

The environment of this place, well, is like home. It is on the rather small side, but it is cozy and comfortable. Definitely a good place for a date or a...

Y G.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Y G. on August 21, 2008

This place is a great substitute for my cravings of fine dining in the burbs. Living in the city has spoiled me, but when I come up to the suburbs, I'm...

Rachel J.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Rachel J. on August 7, 2008

This is a five star experience, without typical five star price. We had a 5:30 reservation for Saturday night. It was a perfect time, because we got our...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

“I love the liver and...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-08-27

I love the liver and black bean soup. A Lake Forest Classic. more

CitySearch Reviews ( 9 Reviews see all ) Top

Wonderfull food and great customer

 by  nic11  on  2007-07-13

overall i really enjoyed my first outting to southgate it had great service ranging from the greeting clerks all the way to the unbelivable wai...

The best restaurant in Lake Forest!

 by  jim99000  on  2007-07-12

I cant say enough about South Gate, I have lived in the area all of my life and I have always loved south gate! I love the patio I love the st...

Great Place to eat at

 by  morelia  on  2007-06-26

South Gate it's one of my favorite places to eat at. Special ocassions, this is the place we come to. We know that it's always going to be good...

Do Not Waste Your Time!

 by  chefie3  on  2007-05-16

I have been to and ordered from South Gate several times and have been disappointed each time! The grip I have with them first and foremost, ...

Something Special For Everyone

 by  bwaltman  on  2006-03-13

South Gate Cafe is a warm and inviting place to gather with friends. Patio dining (see photo) overlooks Lake Forest's Market Square. The menu...

Regional American fare served in a lovely North Shore setting.

 by  Contributor  on  2004-09-08

In ShortOriginally a firehouse, this Lake Forest favorite now boasts a refined ambience of dark colors, candlelight and romantic jazz, draw

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