Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Calumet Heights

Went for my husband’s birthday and when I made the reservation. I advised that we were also bringing our 3 year old, not a problem because they have a kids menu, which was a plus that included crayons and activities on the menu. We were seated in the chandelier room which was beautiful. I had eaten there before and was seated the second level, but this time we were seated in the first floor is beautiful and intimate. To commemorate the birthday there was a birthday card signed by the staff which was a nice touch. My husband ordered the Rio Jockey Club and I had the an Old Fashioned which were good. For food we ordered a filet mignon with garlic sauces, salmon, mashed potatoes , Brussel sprouts, and Mac n cheese for the little one. The food was all great, no complaints. The service was hit and miss. The server would leave for extended periods of time as if we needed that much time to decide on what we wanted. The management however was great, TJ came by multiple times to check on us and even offered to box up our food. We ended the meal with a birthday treat for my husband. Our daughter especially enjoyed. Overall good experience just as my first time, will definitely come back for happy hour. Would suggest carrying some apple juice if you are going to offer juices for kids.

The service was exceptional, the meal was excellent.

Amy was a friendly, attentive, delightful waitress.

Server was amazing, very attentive without hovering; bus service / water refills were wonderful; shareables were tasty; happy hour ambience was fun! Looking forward to trying full dinners on next visit. Only negative was our six-top round was all the way in back of bar next to kitchen so restaurant personnel knocked into our chairs throughout our stay…we had reservation and place was empty when we were seated (just before 5 o’clock crowd) so they could have put our party in a more appropriate space for our size.

I had a wonderful time at Quartino. The food came at lightning speed and the service was excellent. We loved loved the Tuscan kale salad, you must try at all costs. The penne vodka chicken and veal meatball app were delicious but I found the fettuccini Alfredo to be very eggy and unpleasant. Our server Christopher was friendly and quick! The zeppole were cooked in old oil and were immediately noticed by all of us at the table. Their nojitos are yummy, I recommend the passion fruit. I will come back especially with these awesome prices!