Located in a quiet spot on Ontario in River North, Blue 13 showcases American cuisine with a seasonal menu. We dined on the last night of the Summer menu (I was bummed we missed the Fall offerings by one day). However, our meal was very tasty and I left happily satisfied… ok, no, I left stuffed to the brim, but happy nonetheless!
We started out with the "3 Birds" Lobster Pizza - Manchego cheese, Cipollini onions, garlic and herbs. Lobster on pizza? OMG, yes! This was so delish, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The combination of the sweet lobster and the perfectly melted soft cheese is just outstanding. The thin crust is made in house, too. All the ingredients merge together and create a delectable dish. Kind of on the garlicky side, but I loooove me some garlic!
T ordered the scallops served on a bed of roasted corn ravioli. The ravioli was an unexpected yet yummy touch. And the scallops were delish, but then, fresh scallops are always delish in my opinion.
I ordered the chicken with a crispy corn & pancetta cake, tomatillos and watermelon. Not the best picture, but this was some good chicken. Perfectly cooked - crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Yum, yum! The tomatillos and watermelon added a nice acidic touch.
After an entire pizza and two entrees, we debated not ordering dessert but I’m ALWAYS sold on a dessert that has cream cheese ice cream. We tried the apple cake with caramel, hazelnut dust, and the ever delightful cream cheese ice cream!
Blue 13 is a hidden gem in my opinion. Great food, nice ambience and excellent service. This place has it all!
416 W. Ontario St.
(312) 787-1400
http://www.blue13chicago.com/index.html
416 W. Ontario St.
(312) 787-1400
http://www.blue13chicago.com/index.html
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