About Last Knife - Arlo Chicago

“I ordered the French Onion Soup, and on a cold day in Chicago it warmed me right up. It was absolutely delicious! Adrian was an absolute delight, friendly, positive, and attentive.”

“Good food and great atmosphere. Their version of happy hour has decent prices. It's a good decent place to go especially if you are staying at the Arlo hotel. Servers and bartender were attentive.”

“Yesterday, we visited About Last Knife (ALK) at the Arlo Hotel for their “Lucky Hour.” They have a fun special called the “Chicago Happy Meal”—an Old Fashioned, fries, and fortune cookies—for just $15. Since none of the other Lucky Hour cocktails are whiskey or bourbon-based, I opted for the Happy Meal so I could enjoy a classic Old Fashioned. Cocktail: Bold, boozy, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t catch the bourbon brand, but the drink was strong, flavorful, and expertly made. Fries: Think elevated McDonald’s fries—crispy, piping hot, perfectly salted, and delicious even after they cooled a bit. You can enjoy them with or without ketchup, and either way, they hit the spot. Fortune Cookies: Arlo writes the fortunes themselves, which is a fun and unique twist. A few of us got duplicate fortunes, which was a bit less special, but the idea was still super cute. Service: Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in throughout the evening. Ambiance: The space was quaint, quiet, and charming. We were seated immediately since it wasn’t crowded. I also loved seeing the open kitchen and noticing a Black female cook at work—it was a beautiful and inspiring touch. Overall, ALK’s Lucky Hour is a fun experience. Highly recommend the Chicago Happy Meal if you love a good Old Fashioned with some playful, elevated snacks! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood”

“I had a lunch and brunch at this cafe/bar on Michigan Ave not far from Millennium Park. The garlic sauce Caesar Salad with salmon was quite tasty but very light on everything except the huge amount of lettuce. May not suit a big person with a big appetite. I still enjoyed it and went back for buttermilk pancakes and hot chocolate the day before the marathon. Again quite tasty. Staff were pleasant. There is both indoor and outdoor seating”

“Definitely just a place to satisfy hunger. We were seated immediately. The atmosphere is really nice but the food just doesn’t match. I ordered a mimosa and the steak and eggs. My friend ordered a cappuccino, French toast and the alk breakfast. The food was so bland. As you can see in the video, my steak had a good amount of fat on it. Why not trim the steak before you cook it? I was surprised it was sent out like that. I expect eggs to be bland. The onion and peppers with the potatoes. Under cooked. Why? I’ve included the bill. This was our first restaurant we tried in Chicago and we won’t be back.”