Q-Tips Reviews

LAKEBREEZE – 5701 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL – Edgewater

Q-tips say: This food stand is on Ostermann Beach. It replaced Nacho Mamas. They don’t have a liquor license yet, so it will be better for them when they get it.

The Mr. wanted to try the Nachos, he is on a Nacho quest.  Disappointed with the Nachos – a lot of chips and smothered in melted cheese and some chopped tomatoes. He did not order one with meat. Next time we will try another item.

Lakebreeze has an eating area with sun umbrellas and a wonderful lake view directly on the beach. The weather was beautiful & a slight lake breeze made for a nice visit.

Oyster Bah – 1962 N Halsted., Floor  1,  Chicago, IL,  (773) 248-3000, oysterbah.com

Q-tips say:   It was after a matinee Theater Performance. Good food, drinks & decent service.  Arrived during “happy hour” which included special items marked w/ an anchor were 1/2 off.  This included several appetizers, main entree items, drinks, etc. The Q’s enjoyed several small plates and drinks.  West Coast Oysters HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS SELECT HALF PRICED OYSTERS ½ dozen…9 dozen …18. The Mr. had: some type of creamy soup, &  SIZZLING GARLIC SHRIMP – garlic butter, Panko breadcrumb, grilled ciabatta bread 11.95 and one side of french fries. I had: LOUISIANA STYLE CRAB CAKE,  Cole slaw, mustard mayo.

The abundant Sat. evening crowd was enjoying themselves. Also, kids 12 & under eat for free from this menu during our Oyster Happy Hour! Mon-Thu 5-6 pm,  Fri-Sun 3-6 pm. What a bonus for families. It is a Lettuce Entertain you restaurant.

The music was not as loud as other times.   So nice to see several families with little ones so others in the world have to eat and enjoy also. Have fun and enjoy!

FLACO’s TACOS :(-  1116-1120 West Granville Ave., Edgewater, Chicago, (773) 262-8226, flacostacosonline.com

Q-tips say: Mrs. Q says:  What? You have never gone to Flaco’s Tacos in Edgewater???  It started with the Mr. wanted Nachos. Since Waterfront Cafe does not have them any more and we decided to try this place.  Well, DON’T GO TO Flaco’s Tacos!!!  It is the worst Taco food we have ever had! The place has no ambiance, it is a dump, and the service was minimal. I guess it is still in business because the Loyola College students frequent this place. They have specials everyday including on their Margaritas, which were the worst we have ever had. I had the Flautas (4 corn tortillas filled with chicken, fried golden,?? (fried to a crisp – yuck) and topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, Chihuahua cheese, sour cream & homemade guacamole. Mexican rice & refried beans on the side – not fried golden it was really well done, yuck!) and the Mr. decided on a taco instead of nachos. It was so bad that I did not want to eat it nor take it home or give it to anyone including animals.

So save yourself, and don’t go there. Taco Bell is a thousand times better that Flaco’s Tacos. When we arrived the music was blaring and the building shook.  I did ask them to turn it down and they did. They also have an outside seating area which is next to the elevated trains that make the place vibrate.  DON’T GO to Flaco’s Tacos. You have been warned.