Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Brunch
Top 100 Restaurant, Chicago
"Southern Reconstruction Cooking has been our tongue-in-cheek description of the food. ... Our intention was simple: to go back to the basics of preparing sophisticated fresh food at popular prices. ... We chose to pursue the more self-effacing craft once found (and usually underappreciated) in the home. ... We made up for the labor-intensive quality of the food by keeping table settings simple and service casual and friendly."
– Wishbone website
"You can't go wrong at this three-meals-a-day, casual, comfortable dining gem. Best grits in town. Catfish, gumbo, pan-fried chicken–it's all here. Prices are rock bottom, but the quality is tops. Weekend brunch menu is something else. Don't miss this one."
– Chicago Sun-Times
"Looking for a little star-spotting? Come to Wishbone [Washington Boulevard location] for lunch and you might see Oprah staff or guests popping in from nearby Harpo Studios. Even if there aren't any celebs, you'll feel like a VIP when complimentary corn muffins arrive at your table as soon as you sit down."
– Chicago Tribune
"One of the best breakfasts in Chicago."
—Chicago Magazine
Full bar. Serving breakfast and lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Tue–Sat. Sat–Sun brunch 8 am-2:30 pm.
How Others Rate Wishbone
Zagat 2009
21 Food Rating (Very Good to Excellent)