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Andie's Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Greek Restaurants Mediterranean Greek, Mediterranean [Edit]
5253 North Clark Street(between Berwyn Ave & Farragut Ave)
Chicago, IL 60640
Neighborhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
(773) 784-8616
- Nearest Transit:
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Berwyn (Red Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
282 reviews for Andie's Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"I love the kabobs and the dill rice." In 27 reviews -
"Their pita bread is magical." In 29 reviews -
"The bread was amazing and the hummus was good." In 44 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
282 reviews in English
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Review from Matt M.
Chicago, IL
5/7/2012
I have to say this up front because it's so prominent: every person who works here is beyond nice and accommodating. I'd go so far as to say that they are the nicest people I've ever dealt with at a restaurant. From the person who answers the phone to take reservations to the host/hostess and waitstaff, they are all very friendly.
So anyway, I visited Andie's on Saturday with my parents as well as my girlfriend and her family; seven of us in all. Everyone enjoyed their dishes which came out in less than 15 minutes!
I ordered the gyros plate with the Greek salad because if you're going to go to a Mediterranean restaurant you kinda have to try that, right? Now, I've been to two other Greek restaurants in Chicago and ordered their gyros and been horribly disappointed both times. Andie's was quite good and I would highly recommend it.
When our server found out that we were out for a dual birthday celebration, they brought us out single-serving pieces of baklava for everyone at the table. It was a very nice touch and really left a good impression with our group.
I'll def be back with my girlfriend to sit outside in nicer weather, especially since they gave us all $5 gift certificates to come back! -
Review from Josh G.
3/16/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Service- 5 Stars
I went there today, Friday, for lunch. It was gorgeous outside, and we really wanted to sit outside. Gill greeted us, and offered to set up a table for us outside when he heard that's what we wanted. I offered to help with the table and chairs, and he just did it all himself. Amazing customer service! You don't get service like that everywhere. My two favorites there are Gill and Cassandra. Although, ALL of the servers there have been great! I would probably give this place a 4, but with the good food AND AMAZING service, it gets a 5.
Food- 5 Stars
The food here is flavorful and great. I love the chicken kabob with dill rice. I always get the hummus w/ veggies and pita bread as well. Yum!
Parking-
There is paid street metered parking. You can also park in the US Bank lot after they close. If you want free parking, there is parking on Ashland or surrounding streets for free. -
Review from Cari B.
Chicago, IL
2/28/2012
My brother and I stumbled across Andies after originally trekking to Andersonville to have Korean at Jin Ju (which was closed on Mondays).
We were disappointed that we couldn't get what we were craving but ended up having a great experience at Andie's.
The service was stellar. We were giving a warm, friendly greeting from the hostess. Our server, Jeffrey, struck that delicate balance of being available and taking care of things without being overly intrusive. He was knowledgeable about the menu, made good suggestions and was very friendly.
As for the food- phenomenal! I had the shrimp and steak kabobs, both were cooked perfectly. I tried the dill rice, first time I ever had it, and I am already craving it again. It was light and fresh, the distinct punch of dill balanced quite well with the basmati. My brother raved about the meal he had, and we both agreed that the pita was amazing.
There were just a few missteps that keep me from giving 5 stars- The baba ghanoush needed salt, but our server overheard us say this and promptly brought some out. And with dessert, they had a caramel custard. I asked our server if it was a baked or set custard, he said set so I ordered it, expecting something like a panna cotta that's set with gelatin. It was a baked custard (no biggie) but was pretty far overbaked and coagulated. The flavor on it was great, just texture was off.
Those minor setbacks are not enough to keep me from coming back though, I've found a new favorite restaurant!
Note- Their menu is huge and has a lot of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options -
Review from Lauren K.
Chicago, IL
5/26/2012
Good food, good service, good price. Thinks andies!
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Review from Gina G.
Schaumburg, IL
5/6/2012
I ordered lunch to go. I thought for sure that this would be the spot for some Grecian chicken. I think I served the leftovers from the night before and over cooked it. Very dry and disappointing. Perhaps, I will give them another try some day, but they blew their chance at a good first impression.
Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 5/24/2012
Hi Gina, Thank you for your feedback. We strive to serve… More » -
Review from JJ J.
Chicago, IL
4/29/2012
All I wanted was soup on a grey Sunday afternoon.
I walked out with my mind blown.
Gil is a transcendant vessel of customer/human relations - I'm not being hyperbolic either - at no point in any of my restaurant going experiences, have I had service quite so incredible.
Yeah the food is great, but you go to restaurants to sate more than just the appetite.
Not sure what else to say, other than - thanks Gil. -
Review from Patrick W.
Park Ridge, IL
1/29/2012
I went here last night using their Living Social deal. The food was absolutely delicious!
We ordered:
- Chicken and Beef Biryani
- Vegetable Mousaka
- Stuffed Dates (can't find it on their website, but it is on their menu)
- Saganaki
Everything was prepared perfectly.
Check their website for Great Coupons!
FREE parking at US Bank.
Try their Cappucini drink at the bar. Its strong and tastes like something from Starbucks.
Recommendation:
Exactly what I ordered. Bring a coupon. -
Review from Sundee K.
Chicago, IL
1/24/2012
I frequent Andies specifically for their Combination Dip Sampler! The warm pita triangles served alongside are very tasty on their own. I also recommend the Avgolemono soup - perfect for a cold day yet lightened up with a burst of lemon.
Service has always been good and attentive. I appreciate Andie's calm atmosphere where sharing a conversation is easier than most of the other restaurants in the area. -
Review from Erica T.
Chicago, IL
3/23/2012
Stopped in for lunch with my husband and our baby (five and a half months old at the time) on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. The food was quite good - I had the lamb burger and my husband had the new biryani, which was gorgeous. What really impressed me, however, was the waiter's attitude toward our son: he asked if we needed a high chair, a drink for him, or a nibble. It's the most person-like our kid has ever been treated by restaurant staff, and the most thoughtfully we've been treated as parents as well: just a simple recognition of potential needs, the idea that there were three people at the table rather than two-plus-a-fraction.
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Review from Amanda G.
12/18/2011
The first time I went here for dinner and some cocktails, I was not impressed. During a recent conversation, I could not remember if I did not enjoy my experience at Reza's or Andie's, so I decided to give both of them another whirl!
Nick and I went there on Monday and had quite a pleasant time! They started to offer wine flights. How can I pass that up?!? I thoroughly enjoyed a wine adventure during the evening.
While we were deciding on what we wanted to eat, our waiter brought us warm pita bread and a complimentary bite, consisting of toasted bread and olive tampenade. Nice way to open our palettes! Then, we moved onto the dolmades and arugula salad. Both were extremely flavorful and fresh. For the main course, I had the chicken kabob with dill rice and vegetables and Nick had the chicken gyro dinner. Both chicken dishes were cooked well and seasoned fantastically!
Our waiter was very attentive and helpful.
I am so glad I decided to try this place in my hood again. Will have no problem swinging by in the near future! -
Review from Megan B.
Chicago, IL
2/27/2012
Eh, food was okay, nothing spectacular. Service is fine, ambiance is nothing memorable. The baba ghanoush was super oily and the pita bread was cold. Our entrees weren't bad but were nothing impressive. I will admit though the sangria was pretty tasty! All in all there was nothing charming or really good about this place.
I wouldn't choose to go back unless I was in the area and the restaurants around had really long wait times.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/27/2012
Thanks for your feedback, Megan. I'm sorry to hear that you… More » -
Review from Scott H.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 3/26/2012
Excellent!
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3/10/2012
Moroccan Eggplant with Couscous - AWESOME with warm pita.
Fast delivery over the internet , hot and… Read more »
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Review from Alison T.
Chicago, IL
4/13/2012
When we first moved to Andersonville (about 11 years ago) Andies was fantastic, then they seemed to go through a rough patch where the food was uninspiring, but I'm happy to report that they have bounced back and are once again really, really good. We've had a few meals there recently and each experience has been very positive. I think they are one of the most family friendly reast. in the area. They always bring crayons to the table and the last 2 times we were there, the owner/manager was giving little toys to all the kids. The servers have been really attentive, refilling drinks, bringing extra items for our kids etc... If you haven't been in awhile I really recommend giving it another try. If you've never been, its def. worth a trip.
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Review from Allison K.
Chicago, IL
1/14/2012
The food was good, but overall I wasn't impressed. We were seated right away, however we were given our drinks and plates of appetizers and still no pita bread or silverware for five minutes after our food had come.
Everything was fine. But it was just that - fine.
With Reza's being next door, I'd definitely give them both a chance, but I personally think the food, especially the dill rice, is better at Reza's.
Andie's wins on pita though. -
Review from august b.
Chicago, IL
2/15/2012
Tis i wrong, perhaps good in me mouth. I feel sassy yet fiscally responsible, kabobs yes...meat i dare say yes, tis...a nice environment for such romance...tis...i shall return
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Review from Caitlin W.
Amherst, WI
1/31/2012
I think I've found my Mediterranean go-to in Chicago! Service was exceptional.
Negatives: I'm not opposed to small portions (in fact I love small dinners), but I thought that everything was somewhat overpriced for the amount you are given. My friend ordered the crab cakes for about $13. There were 2, and they were a little dinky-looking. I had the vegetarian combo plate however, also about $13, and it was more than enough for me (my friend also shared some of it, and there were STILL leftovers!)
Also, our waiter was kind of awkward at times. He just seemed a little harried, probably because he was so busy.
Positives: Definitely outweigh the negatives! When I asked where the cucumber sauce was on my veg platter, our waiter informed me that it was drizzled over the falafel, but he brought me an extra little serving of it anyway to try by itself! Also, my friend and I had to rush through dinner, so at the end of the meal I was looking for our waiter to get the check. When I couldn't find him, the gentleman standing at the host station noticed me looking around and came over to bring our bill for us. When he did bring the bill, he also brought out a couple of pieces of baklava for us to have. Yum!!
Also, I asked our waiter if I could take my leftovers home (because it was so good) and he said yes, but may have forgotten. I asked him about it and he apologized for forgetting. I told him it was absolutely no big deal and was getting ready to leave, but he AND THE HOST insisted on dishing me up more of everything that was on the vegetarian platter (including more pita). So I pretty much ended up getting a whole second meal!
All in all, highly highly recommended. Super good food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. -
Review from Katrina K.
Chicago, IL
1/29/2012
I really love this restaurant! I went here for dinner recently with a few friends and it was a superb experience. The atmosphere was very cozy with lots of lit candles and lovely poinsettias on each table. The manager brought us over samples of glogg - a Swedish Christmas drink of red wine, brandy and spices - and it was amazing! Go here for the glogg! They have an excellent and very thorough vegetarian menu. Being a vegetarian I get tired of ordering the one standard vegetarian item on most restaurant menus so I really appreciated the variety here. The food was fabulous as well as the service. Our server, Julie, was so sweet and lovely! Very polished and professional. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
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Review from John W.
Chicago, IL
2/26/2012
Well as a staple of Mediterranean food, I really cannot think of a more traditional place. The owner and sons are always here, are very friendly and if they recognize you as a repeat customer, or even if its your first time will chat you up to see how you like everything. The atmosphere is fantastic and is one of the few places in the city that you can actually here what your company is saying besides shouting what every five seconds. The food is some of the best Mediterranean in the city, though they do delivery it is limited to Fullerton ave. My favorite which if you have read any of my other reviews is the beef swerema and Andies does it right. As I am writing this now I am thinking about its taste and it is making me want to drive to andersonville just to.....I will have to finish this review another time on my way to pick up some of this delicious food now.
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Review from Tom K.
Palatine, IL
12/16/2011
thank god its not Greek owned or all you would get is frozen junk. I THINK THE FOOD IS GREAT.
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Review from Joshua C.
Chicago, IL
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
One of my favorite Mediterranean food spots. The service is good also, I will definitely be back.
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Review from Jon G.
Chicago, IL
9/6/2011
The experience started off well.
The waiter was polished, the pita bread on the table was warm and tasty, and they brought out a little stuffed animal for my 15 month old daughter.
I ordered the Greek Chicken, my wife the Chilean Sea Bass which the waiter said was one of their signature dishes.
The Chicken was fine, nothing special, and came with a salad and vegetables.
The Sea Bass didn't look or taste like Sea Bass and came with a potato casserole layered with phyllo. The Casserole was frozen solid in the middle. We alerted the waiter who took the plate away and told us that her dinner would be on the house.
A few minutes later her replacement meal arrived. The person who brought it out told us it was "extremely hot" and then set it down right in front of our daughter, who, as 15 month old children will do, reached out and touched the fish which burned her hand. Thankfully it wasn't too bad.
The food was scorching hot, in only the way that a microwave can heat food, and proved to be unappetizing as well. She managed a few bytes before sharing some of my chicken.
Perhaps this place puts out a descent gyro, I can't say for myself, but it does not produce quality food overall. I would, however, strongly recommend the sangria- tasty, strong, and nicely priced.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/15/2012
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Review from Verena B.
Chicago, IL
8/26/2011
Meh. Went there for lunch today, and the meals were uninspiring to say the least. The gyros platter was a nice pile of meat, a few strings of onions and two pieces of tomato, one of which was the top of the tomato with the core in it. The tzatziki sauce was watery and had no flavor. The side salad was fine, though the tomatoes appeared to have been frozen at some point. The rice was basic basmati with a few bits of dill.
The other meal was the kefta lunch special, which had the same sad salad and tzatziki sauce. Just the little log of meat laying on the plate next to the rice. Again, nothing interesting about it.
The best thing on the table was the pita bread, which was warm and reasonably tasty. The service was fine.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/15/2012
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Review from Sebastián A.
Chicago, IL
12/11/2011
Cassandra our waitress was awesome! Came and checked in the perfect amount of times to make sure all was well. Our food was delicious! I had the Gyro w Basmati rice and tahini sauce, and my friend had the "mossaka". We were both satisfied. I would def come again. The only negative thing i kind of didnt like was the fact that they come over with their desserts to tease you and tempt you to order some. Above all...yes I would def come back!!
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Review from KL O.
Chicago, IL
3/15/2012
We had a living social deal for dinner here and the service was wonderful... every time we needed anything, our waiter was there and she was personable and sweet. The dinner was WAY too much to eat, so split an entree or take it home for lunch the next morning. I had the tandori chicken and it was delicious, fall off the bone... amazing. The best part, as we were done with dinner the host came over and offered us another round of drinks on the house... ummm, yes, please. Definitely going back.
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Review from Monica L.
Chicago, IL
6/10/2011
This is one of those places where you wish it was a favorite, nay ACCEPTABLE past-time to go around people's tables and try a little bit of what they're eating. Not just from your friends' plates...I'm talking the Stranger Dangers' plates in your vicinity. That's right...even the old couple in front of you who ordered the Combination Dip Sample with hummus, harressa, Baba ganoush and patata (because everyone could save $12 for a oh so very delicious-looking appetizer).
For starters, they serve you freshly baked pitas instead of bread. So toasty and buttery I could eat it all day. Thing is...they don't automatically refill it so pretty sure it's not bottomless. And quick tip: park on Ashland nearest the restaurant so it's free! I'm all about free parking.
It was a Sunday afternoon...around 3ish...when I dined with my sister and new roommate. We ordered:
-The Gyros Plate (Best Seller) - 4 stars
-Chicken Spinach & Gorgonzola Crêpes - 5 stars
-Lobster Ravioli (only I can't seem to find it on their Dinner menu now) - 3 stars
-Pitcher of homemade Sangria - 4.5 stars
Total damage ~$65.
Minus one star because service was somewhat slow...I remember there being a few long waits. That and the person who greeted us had a disclaimer being like "Sorry we only have one bus-boy"...Rookie mistake! Fake it 'til you make it people! Definitely going to return though...I just hope they read my review and work on the service. -
Review from Erik W.
Chicago, IL
6/14/2011
Ugh. Where do I begin?
The atrocious decor that would have been considered dated 30 years ago was illuminated in all the wrong places with very harsh lighting. My date and I asked to be seated at an open window table but were informed that the section was closed and instead offered an internal table (rule #1 of window tables...fill them FIRST to create a lively environment which lures passers-by into the restaurant). Our waiter wrote his name on the table with a sharpie...I wondered if that was for our benefit, or to remind himself which tables were his.
On to the food. The menu is ENORMOUS and reads like a Greek tragedy. It is not possible to highlight fresh, imaginative items when there are over 100 dishes competing for your attention. Plus a full page of specials. Hoping to set the bar low I ordered the Trio Kabobs of chicken, steak (medium-well) and kefta with dill rice. The chicken was tender and juicy (if a bit oily) but the chef confused "medium-well steak" with "dry shoe leather". The rice had so much dill that I'm still picking it out of my teeth. It is a powerful herb and just a kiss, softened with a squeeze of lemon juice, is normally enough for even the least discriminating Chicagoan's palate. It was inedible. But the worst was the kefta, which looked and tasted like something extruded out the back of a Mediterranean cruise ship and plopped into the sea. I've had better Greek food at Chinese carry-outs.
Upon settling our bill (but not my stomach) we bolted for the door. The manager handed us two $5 gift certificates for a future visit. It was a friendly gesture, but with food that bad, I will not be redeeming them anytime soon.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/21/2012
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Review from Lydia C.
Chicago, IL
1/13/2012
I'm reviewing mostly for the service, which is impressive! I've only dined in here twice and I remember the food was really good overall, but entrees were forgettable independently. EXCEPT for the Avgolemono soup, which blew my mind. The price on the menu is a little high for what you get.
But yeah, the service was really great, we had everything delivered to us right before we had to think about it. Waiter was ready to take our order right as we decided and put our menus on the table, water was refilled right as we needed it, dessert was offered and presented right as we were ready to mention it, and so on, and so on.
I'll have to remind myself to review this place again while the food is fresh on my mind to get a better idea of what to expect besides 'generally yummy'. -
Review from Kaitlin M.
Chicago, IL
6/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a great place to go for a quite, serene and healthy lunch. Their bread is wonderful and addictive. The rest of the food is never greasy or heavy like some Mediterranean.
The prices are also great for a soothing and nourishing break from the office! -
Review from Dennis L.
5/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I would give Andie's 3.5 stars after my recent dining experience.
While Andie's does deliver, I had a http://restaurant.com certificate to use. My wife and I visited Andie's on a Friday night and were seated promptly. Our server took a while to get to us, as it seemed like there was a serving section miscommunication. That's never a good thing, but as former servers we were somewhat understanding.
We started with the Combination Dip Plate (hummus, harressa, Baba ganoush and patata) as an appetizer. With unlimited warm pita triangles, I could have made a meal out of this dish alone. It was delicious!
For my entree, I ordered the Herb Crusted Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with spinach, goat cheese, onions and mozzarella, topped with marinara. The dish was very creative and visually appealing. It came with a heaping serving of basmati rice. Overall, the flavors were good, but I probably would not order the dish again. Additionally, the dish was overwhelmed by the amount of basmati rice.
Overall, a good dining experience and solid Mediterranean fare. -
Review from Catherine W.
Chicago, IL
3/31/2011
As is evidenced by my stats in this game of Yelp reviews, very little motivates me to write down my feelings about a dining experience. That being said, for the first time I felt that my deja vu moment of "Why god why?" warranted a warning to my fellow Yelpers (and Grubhubbers, if you're into that sort of thing, which I really, really am).*
After a long day at work, my husband wanted a kebab, and I wanted to be a good wife as long as it required only a strained finger click or two. I used Grubhub to place our order at Andies, apparently having been so thoroughly traumatized by our last order from them that I had blocked out all details of the experience.** "Andies?" I thought cheerfully, "Why not?"
Here is why not: our food was promised by 8:55, but 9:25 rolls around and I finally lose patience enough to chat online about it on Grubhub (look, if I wanted human interaction, I'd leave the house, ok?). Grubhub is AWESOME. After checking with the restaurant, they assure me that our food will be here in about 10 minutes and then give us a gift card to Grubhub to make up for our inconvenience. 15 more minutes pass, our food FINALLY arrives, and we are missing one of our drinks.
The food is cold, mediocre, and not worth the wait. I knew this, of course, somewhere in the recesses of my psyche, but as I said earlier, I must have blocked out the memories in the hopes of leading a normal life. It all came tumbling back in a rush of "meh". This isn't the worst Mediterranean food I've eaten. The falafel is passable, as is the cucumber sauce, but the wait combined with the cold pathetic excuse for french fries makes me feel as if I've been cheated somehow. But I've been here before, and now the only person I have to blame is myself. Well, me and whoever is in charge of getting deliveries out on time over there.
*A previous order placed had also disappointed in both wait time and food quality.
** I've never eaten in, but a friend relayed a story to me in which she did and was not only let down by the food, but also by a mixed drink which she said tasted remarkably like Scope and vodka.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/22/2012
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Review from Phil N.
Naperville, IL
1/26/2011
I loved the food!
Everything had great flavor, and we all sampled from each other's plates so it was more of a mini buffet. The portions were nice and the guys up front were wonderful.
When they found out it was my first time there, they gave us free dessert and $5 off our next visit coupons.
It was about average priced for similar meals at other Mediterranean restaurants.
I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. -
Review from Kelly B.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 11/13/2011
My how the mighty have fallen. Unfortunately after three pretty bad experiences with Andie's it's gone from my #1 place for delivery when I am craving lamb, to my "never again" list. Almost 5 good years of this place was great. But in the last few months it has truly gone downhill. The food is over salted, over cooked, and arrives to the door cold. Too bad. Bye bye Andie's. You burned brightly for too short of a time.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/28/2009
I've been to both the restaurant and had them deliver multiple times. I have never been… Read more »
Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/12/2012
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Review from Boon K.
3/31/2011
I love that when I am lazy, they deliver! My usually get the baba ganoush and the shrimp and chicken kabob. with couscous.
They are really nice and I like when I don't feel like meat, they have 3 veggie platter combo to choose from. It's affordable, good, and they deliver. -
Review from Katie H.
Chicago, IL
3/30/2011
Well, that was pretty terrible.
We ordered delivery which not only took an hour and a half, but was cold upon arrival. We got three small, tasty spinach pies; one completely nondescript potato patty stuffed with meat; two quite disgusting stuffed artichokes (just the bottom of the hearts, which were way too dense and crunchy); and a gyro which was the only redeeming item and the only thing I would consider ordering again. Even the baklava was a disappointment.Comment from Andy T. of Andie's Restaurant 2/22/2012
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Review from Andy O.
Chicago, IL
11/27/2011
Been to Andie's 3 times now and each one was a great experience. The food is really good, in particular the rice and pita bread, and there were lots of interesting spices in the beef gyros shawarma. Also they have tasty margaritas and sangria, as well as a sizeable beer selection & bar. Entrees are around $15 for a majority of selections, which is very reasonable for the menu and portions. The waiter we had last time was also very attentive and made sure our glasses were always full. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Andersonville.
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Review from Y C.
Chicago, IL
3/2/2012
My wife and I LOVE Andie's! We go once a month! We have been going there for almost 20 years since they just had a single store front. The choices of tasty middle eastern food/veggie food/interesting specials are always fun. I think their lentil soup and dill rice with any dish are the best in Chicago!
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Review from Brent W.
11/12/2010
I guess there's a reason why places do restaurant dot com....they just aren't all that great. I've purchased a lot of $25 for $2 coupons and for the most part, have been either moderately satisfied or downright disappointed. Here's another example of the latter...though there is a major caveat for Andies, and that is the outstanding service we received from the owner's Son who was the floor manager the night we came...if i'm honest, it actually pains me a bit to give the place a 2 star b/c he was so genuinely nice and gracious about the whole ordeal.
Aesthetically, the place is a bit contrived but still maintains a comfortable charm about itself. The complimentary pita bread was decent, not warm iirc and tasted pretty pedestrian.
Chose the $12 Pinot Noir wine flight which came with 3 wines - about a 3-4 oz pour each. The wines were Alice White ($7 bottle at the store?) and two others I recognized name-wise but can't recall right now...not bad but would stick to a glass of my choice if done again.
The main courses were where things went downhill. She chose the Lamb Kabob which was listed as "20 inches" (insert phallic joke here) but came out with a meager four pieces of lamb which were dry, somewhat fatty and definitely not flavorful. When we asked our server about the 20 inch claim he stated that the veggies betwixt the lamb counted as well.....lolz, fine. It came with Basmati Dill Rice and even that was dry, seemingly undercooked and overall just pretty bad.
I ordered the shrimp and salmon which came with a white wine sauce (overly rich) on a bed of mashed potatoes (reminiscent of Uni dorm room boxed style). The worst part though ?? The Salmon was bad...and I mean like irrefutably and literally. The Salmon was outdated and left the worst aftertaste after the first bite. Starving, I ate the shrimp (decent) and put the salmon to the side.
We mentioned this to our server and he summons the manager who quickly addressed the issue by 1. giving us a full Steak Kabob with Veggies and rice 2. two orders of some of the best tasting Baklava i've ever had 3. a complimentary entree upon next visit and finally 4. (and the best part, as even average to bad food for free is, well, still average or bad,right?) was his honest to goodness sincerity about our negative experience. The guy was born for the restaurant industry imo as this is something that not may can pull off, he basically made a pretty bad dining experience seem like an afterthought to his good natured personality in empathizing with our situation. -
Review from Maggie G.
Chicago, IL
10/17/2011
This place USED to be lovely. But, the past two times I have dined here, I have been disappointed. I had their tuna special and it was both fatty and tough. I sent it back and they strong-armed me into replacing it with a piece of shitty salmon. Of course, they charged for the price of the more expensive salmon they practically shoved down my throat. Dumb.
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Review from Julie P.
Chicago, IL
3/13/2011
I was pretty impressed with the delivery service from Andies. I ordered from Grub Hub and the delivery came about 30 minutes early than estimated. My order was complete and the food was delicious. The Greek Salad, Falafil app, and the rice (that comes with the entree) were excellent. I also ordered avgalemono and the stuffed chicken breast, which were okay and plan to try them tomorrow when I am not so full. The Avgalemono is somewhat brothy and not creamy like I am used to from Greek Islands. The stuffed chicken breast was slightly dry, but I did only eat a slide from the end...
All in all, I would order again, especially for the falafils. -
Review from Jelena Z.
4/14/2009
Mmmm... wrap me up, Andies!
It was lunchtime, and I hadn't even had breakfast, *growl*. I'm a huge fan of wraps at lunch because I can eat adequately without incurring the dreaded food coma and its ancillary bundle of joy, the food baby. On the lunch menu I spy a wrap that has my name on it: Falafel Avocado. Full of healthy goodness-- organic mixed greens, feta cheese, tomato, red onions, julienne carrots and tahini sauce (and of course, lots of perfectly ripe avocado and spicy falafel). The presentation? Impressive. The wrap was grilled and surrounded by fresh fruit, chips, and extra tahini sauce made for dipping. See for yourself: http://www.twitpic.com...
And best of all... my veggie afternoon delight only set me back $6.95. My server Matthew brought a basket of warm pita over when I first sat down and kept my ice tea a-comin'. I've never ordered wraps for delivery, but I fear I've developed a new fixation.
