Dine at El ideas, Mom's favorite flowers delivered.

Upscale, intimate BYOB restaurant serving fixed-price American menus in chef Phillip Foss’ kitchen.

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Address: 2419 W 14th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM

Health & safety: Reservations required · Mask required · Temperature check required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · More details

Phone: (312) 226-8144

Order: elideas.com

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Dining here feels like attending an underground dinner party prepared by a merry band of misfit cooks in Chef Phillip Foss’ home (he lives upstairs). There is one seating, everyone is served at ... Full review

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"Turning fine dining upside down", this "exciting" Lawndale New American takes patrons on a "sensory ride" that’s "part theater, part dinner party" via "inventive" tasting menus from "brilliant"... Full review

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252 reviews

"Everything in this place is just correct, food, atmosphere, service."

"Chef Foss was not there the night we ate, but his staff did not miss a beat!"

"I loved the vibe, decor, & creativity."

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Shaan Somani

Local Guide · 213 reviews · 503 photos

6 days ago

There were several elements of the meal I really enjoyed, especially the French Onion Soup explosion and the Borscht. That said, there were a few dishes that I felt just didn't work. For instance, the french fry smoothie and barbecue rice …More

Matthew Bath

9 reviews · 6 photos

3 months ago

Girlfriend booked this restaurant for our anniversary. I'm not big on fancy restaurants but really enjoyed our meal! Everything is delicious, fun tour of the kitchen, fancy dining but not too stuffy.