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The Purple Pig

500 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1744
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Ranked #1 of 7,336 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: CAD10 - CAD15
Cuisines: European, Contemporary
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Raleigh
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Everything we had was delicious. The service was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back.

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sydney
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had a short wait for a table on a Monday night...just enough time for one drink. It was busy and buzzy. The service was good and helpful, and the small plates we shared were tasty, fresh and interesting. Inside were long shared tables, but we sat on the covered patio at a smaller table. It was noisy and tables... More

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San Francisco, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Second time for me. Was here two years ago and came back because I remembered the food. I was very happy to find that the food was still as good! Awesome in fact. yes, it was cramped in there, and noisy, but the food was AMAZING. The charred cauliflower and the JLT (pork jowl) was scrumptious! Service was great too,... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening. We were given a 2.5 hour wait time and ended up waiting the entire 2.5 hours. After the wait, we were placed at an empty table that could fit around 10 people. A few minutes later, another couple was placed directly next to us, even though the rest of... More

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Glenview
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Loved the food and atmosphere, stopped in for a quick bite from being shopping all day. The chef was in the kitchen that overlooks the dining space. He took the time to talk us and tell us a little bit about the concept.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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64 reviews 64 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I guess my review is going to fly in the face of the majority who rank this as #1 in Chicago. When I went there I found the place to be cramped and tiny. There were couples sitting outside visibly shivering from the cruel Chicago wind. The tables were so close together it was hard to see how this might... More

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Tampa Bay
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27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

After walking for hours on the Magnificent Mile on May 16th, our tired feet stumbled into this unique place. Prior to this review, we had no idea it was rated #1 of all the Chicago restaurants. We ordered a half bottle of Greek wine which was very excellent. Milk fed pork shoulder with mashed potatoes and gravy was awesome -... More

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Dayton, OH
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81 reviews 81 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Really loved this place. The atmosphere is so unique and different. Perfect for a trip away from it all. Most importantly though the food was amazing. I love to try new things and this place is perfect for that and perfect for sharing. The wine menu is extensive and you are guarenteed to find options you have never tried before.... More

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Florianopolis, SC
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46 reviews 46 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We went on a rainy night.We sat in a big table in the tent because it was almost full. The service was high speed and not warm. It seemed they wanted to close as soon as possible. The food came so quickly that we could not believe it. Maybe somebody else had given up that dish. The portions are small... More

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Elon College, North Carolina
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55 reviews 55 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Great experience. Small restaurant. It was packed at 3pm on Wednesday. Hundreds of wines. Let your server recommend things - very unique menu. Not for kids. Best peach Lambic beer I've had - though the glass was really tiny!

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