The L Station

The L Station reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. V

   Victoria VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Sigh. I hate to have to write this review. My friend and I had been looking forward to trying this place. I'll start with the good---our waitress (I wish we'd gotten her name), the chicken, the mac, and the drinks. The rest of the story is that when 1 of my friends and I arrived (reservation for 3), we were told we had to wait to be seated until the full party was there--ok, fairly standard. We mentioned the 3rd in our party (who is the friend who'd also been looking forward to trying the place) was just a few minutes away. The manager/host told us we had 15 minutes to use the reservation--again standard; fine. He told us we couldn't wait inside, though because it's a small space. Uh, ok, so can we sit at the bar? He told us we couldn't because those seats are for people who come in and don't have a reservation. So we couldn't even sit there the few minutes we were waiting for our friend or unless/until others came in and needed the seats. He even suggested we go to Starbucks down the street to wait. We were not going to go sit somewhere and not buy anything. He suggested buying a bottle of water. I mentioned we were trying to support THEIR establishment, not Starbucks! This is probably when we should have left, but I was trying to be cool and my friend and I wanted to give them another chance. Thankfully, it was a sunny, 50+ degree day in Chicago. In March, it could have been anything and after telling him we were going to eat and patronize their establishment regardless, there was 0 customer service or bend on the "rule" he mentioned he was following. This is in downtown Chicago, a block from the Riverwalk. Not the level of service we were expecting--nowhere near it. We made no unreasonable asks and were not treated as appreciated guests. We clearly should have supported another establishment in the area. When my other friend arrived I asked to make sure my OpenTable reservation was checked in. I was told it should be, but the new person at the host table said...
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Atmosphere: nice ambience well Lit but not too bright, great decor for location, great for dates or out with friends. 5 star Dress code : causal, streetwear, jeans or dress pants Crowd: 25 or older, the later the evening more 30 and up ages. More mature. Service: Great, waitstaff was nice, made recommendations, personable and very helpful. 5 star. What ordered Salmon bites in honey glaze 5 star Half jerk (hot) & half honey bbq (sweet not too spicy) short rips 5 star & tenderrrr! 2 mash potatoes 2 stars Yams 5 star Mac & cheese 5 star Cabbage 5 star Not sure what it’s called but I’m gonna call it the nitrogen Patron Tree (4 half pints of different flavored patron (apple, mango, cherry & blue raspberry) u will need other drinks after this. Would I come back here…. Of course!
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   Everything was amazing. Loved every bit of it. Will definitely go back!
   

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   Terrance

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

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

   Outstanding food, environment, drinks and great hospitality will definitely be returning because it made my date night an amazing experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Overall my experience was good! I would go back! The food was delicious except the Mac n cheese. It has a weird taste to it like a fake sharp I don’t know how to explain it. The drinks were sweet and potent. The ambience was giving a few diff vibes but still a vibe in all. The service was good and our waiter Chris took care of us well. My biggest dislike though was the bathroom being right next to seated guest. Every time someone left out they kept the door open it was disgusting but the bathroom was clean. Maybe a little wall/gate will be helpful for that! Special mention on the salmon and shrimp bites they were so good
   

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6. B

   Biancia

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   The food was amazing and the staff efficient, nice and really cool ambiance.
   

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7. DG

   DanielleG

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Food and service was great well definitely be back
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Antonio2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   The owner was very down to earth and sat and talked with us for a awhile. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
   

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9. K

   Keenan

   Chicago4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Everything about this place was average slow service, extremely over priced, the chicken taste like it was cooked a few days ago, not a big place but big enough to have more than a one ,one stall restroom,
   

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10. A

    Alexis

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

    We had reservations at 2 o’clock. We did not get our food until 345. No communication at all only thing they gave us was a shot for free.
    

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