129 Center Cut

129 Center Cut reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ceci VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We went with a group of friends to celebrate multiple birthdays. Everyone had positive comments about their meal and service. The Argentinian skirt steak was hit and the drinks were good. Our waitress was great; she was friendly and very attentive. Both met our expectations. However, the live music performance posed a significant challenge. The musician's guitar and bass were amplified to a level that made conversation difficult, even among those seated closely. The high ceilings may have contributed for the acoustics amplifying the sound. Despite multiple requests to lower the volume, any adjustments made were insufficient for a comfortable conversation. The volume was more reminiscent of a concert setting than a dining experience.
   

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   Tim

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food, drinks and service was great. I was there for a business dinner and could have done without the trivia night that started at 7ish.
   

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   K VIP

   Chicago40 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The only reason I gave that review is because we never actually got to eat there….checked in amid the chaos of many st pats day revelers and the reserv system was totally overwhelmed and they started taking names to call us when a table was ready…. Maybe 45m/maybe an hour ?? Couldn’t say….so we left after 20m as more people continued arriving. Never had that happen before, normally love this place. Will try again.
   

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   Jorja

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a St Patrick’s Day party with live music so comments reflect that. Overbooked entire restaurant…lots of people waiting for tables including us. We all had reservations. Once seated, service was good. Could have used more bartenders☺️. Ran out of some food options, but what we did get was delicious. Music was great…all in all we’d all return again.
   

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   John

   Chicago5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Quick summary: Confusion at the door, poor planning on their part to handle customers reservations, very loud atmosphere, food was good but not good enough to make us want to come back. The details: We had a reservation for dinner on St. Paddy's Day weekend. The restaurant was advertising live music -- "an evening of Irish pub tunes". So, we got there and there's a line going out the door. The line was just to check in with the hostess! But we didn't see any hostess. We stood in that line for quite a while. Eventually we realized there were a couple young ladies acting as hostess that were running around, and were certainly trying but seemed overwhelmed to me. When I got to talk with one, she explained that they didn't have a table for us and would call me on my phone when one was ready. Really? I had confirmed my reservation with them - twice. When I pressed, she told me that the musician had reserved 34 seats for friends and family which was making it difficult for them to seat customers. What were they thinking? We went down the street to have a drink while we waited for the call. Once seated, the atmosphere was incredibly loud--high background noise levels everywhere. The place has a high unfinished ceiling and that really bounces the sound around. To compete with the noise (which didn't quite work), the musician was also incredibly loud. This place is not great if you enjoy live music. On the positive side, our server was attentive and quick and the food was good, but not good enough to outweigh the negatives. We know, of course, that St. Paddy's Day weekend is very busy for places with live music. Everyone knows that. But that's kind of the point. Center Cut should know that too, and prepare by coming with their A game, which they clearly did not. It felt just amateurish. Don't count on Center Cut if having your reservation honored is important to you.
   

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   Janet

   Chicago23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Annabel was our outstanding waitress! She could not have been any better with her amazing personality and her recommendations! We were there Saturday and no matter how crazy busy your place was, we felt we received top notch service from Annabel! Thank you for keeping a smile on your face and being so attentive to our table. We appreciate you!!!!
   

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   Colleen VIP

   Las Vegas110 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good food. Our server was excellent! He was very attentive and friendly.
   

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   David

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time there and we truly enjoyed Center Cut. We will be going back again for sure!!
   

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   Eric

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First timer... food was excellent. Pricing was fair. Would come back!
   

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    Patrick

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    No complaints about our experience. They had a acoustic guitar player in the bar area that was a nice ad on. We sat in the dining area so the noise level was fine but had we sat in the bar area, it might have been a little loud. Overall great evening.
    

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