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I would give The Purple Pig 50 stars if I could. 500, even! Making a reservation was so easy! Jessica was helpful on the phone and remembered our conversation when I came in. That was Sunday, and dinner was so unbelievably delicious we came back on Monday! I’m writing this on Tuesday and I already made reservations for tomorrow! I’m in Chicago for work and now I never want to eat anywhere else in this city. At this point, I’ve tried about 10 dishes with their wine pairings and every single one … – show

Food Share one entree with 2 people. Entree size is huge. The appetizer we ordered, pig's ear, was not good at all. But the duck and beef entree was good. Drinks are pretty good too. Atmosphere/Service Atmosphere was great, service was moderately fast. I told them that it was my partner's birthday and they gave us a free dessert with candles on. I appreciate that. Parking was a problem until I figured out that there are paid parking on the street below.

AMAZING! The staff was wonderful, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was INCREDIBLE. The whipped feta appetizer was so fresh and the chicken kabobs were dreamy. A must try. The food was so good it was gone before I got a photo. The drinks were also yummy, and the three cent soda is awesome.

The items we selected may not have sounded like anything spectacular but the flavors were amazing. Tuna Tartare — if you like sushi and truffle oil, get it. The combination of the tuna with the aioli, truffle oil, squid ink cracker was fantastic. Plus there were pistachios in the tuna for texture. I could have selfishly eaten this all myself…for my meal… Spanish Grilled Octopus — also highly recommend. I was pleasantly surprised by the salsa verde (which in my mind is a tomatillo salsa). It … – show

Great cocktails and food. Fun, energetic atmosphere with clientele that appeared to mostly be in their 30s. Attention to detail in presentation and recipes. Friendly, helpful staff that did well juggling many tables in the packed restaurant.