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Clark/Division (Red)
32 reviews
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
"This restaurant was the perfect place for a Sunday night dinner to finish off a crazy weekend. It was laid back and casual. I felt like I…" read more »
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The true American's restaurant. The portions are the size of a Chevy, the drinks are strong, the decor looks like a country club, and the wait staff are all young females. Even though many of those things upset me, I have to say the food was very good.
Shocked - came on a Saturday night. Seated on time for a 6pm reservation and the place was packed. We had a group of 8 people too!
Food is very good. Very consistent. Nice wine selection. I'm kicking myself for not ordering the bone-in filet which is what my fiance ate. I hate the smaller portion of filet which was not NEARLY as tender, even though we both ordered medium rare.
My friend ordered a salad and said it was excellent. Another friend orders pork chops (huge portion) but said he should have ordered steak instead (duh? you're supposed to order steak at a steakhouse dumb dumb!)
I also ordered some oysters...delicious blue points and FRESH. could have eaten two dozen.
Great wine selection - really enjoyed the Van Duzen Pinot Noir from Oregon. $60 range. We ordered SEVERAL bottles of that!!!!
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The Tuna steak is excellent! I had a dream about this place last night for some strange reason and it reminded me of how much I like this place. Everything else on their menu is awesome and they have a great wine list as well. If for reason you want steak then you should know that it comes from Gibson's next door (they apparently share a kitchen) and that is great as well. Desserts are huge fyi so don't think you can finish that all yourself! Oh yeah...they have frog legs. ;)
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Despite having reservations and being made to wait 45 minutes for a table, I still really liked this place. Why? Our server, Dan B, was hands down the best server I have ever had. Having found out that we waited so long to get our table (and it was my dad's birthday dinner), he brought out multiple beers for the men of the table to sample. Dan was also extremely knowledgeable about items on the menu. I actually felt bad not ordering any of the fish items he brought out and described to us on the fish plate. The boys got steaks which were delicious. I got frog legs. Frog legs! Did I mention that I love frog legs? All the food was really delicious but the service was absolutely stellar. We got brought out a n enormous strawberry shortcake, and the highlight of the evening was when my husband and Dan devised some secret plan to pay the bill, instead of my parents. I think it involved dropping a credit card on the floor and Dan pretending to drop something on the floor. Some covert stealth shit. Highly amusing.
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Hugo's has become my birthday dinner pick. I enjoy it because there is always great service and great food. The king crab legs that I had were huge, juicy, and amazing. The guys all surrounded me and did a some-what scary birthday chant at me..but in the end, it was fun! My boyfriend had the lobster and steak...I thought the steak was a little overcooked, but you'll get that anywhere. I think for seafood, this is a great place, since there aren't so many great ones readily available to us!
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02/13/2007
Well, I'm not going to lie, the first time I was there, I was pretty hammered. But I had a GREAT… Read more »
3.5
I came here on a business lunch expecting the same old well known Chicago traditional American cuisine, which is not top of my list for types of restaurants that I want to eat at. I was actually lastly surprised.
We got there at 11:30 and the place was pretty dead, we sat in a high top in the bar area. WE split the goat cheese with tomatoes and the crab meat with avocado- which both were great! The dressing that went with the crab and avocado was tangy and creamy and wonderful. For my main course I had the salad nicoise- which was also very good. Food came out quite quickly, probably because it was lunch time and they were slow, but it made the pace of the meal a little too quickly. Valet took forever to get the car back to us.
Food was great- better than I expected and service was decent too (although my dining companion knew our waiter). Although the meal was good I cannot bring myself to give them more that 3.5 stars because I do not view it as on the same level as Tru or some of my other 4-5 star experiences.
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Hugo's is pretty good. But it really falls into the trap of the Viagra Triangle. If only this place was 10 blocks away and not swarmed with old men slurping on seafood with their mistresses.
If you can put your horse blinders on for an hour or so the food is pretty good.
Once upon a time, before there was Lux Bar, there was Hugo's. It opened it's doors to all the Gibson's rejects and put warm meals in their tummies. But alas, there were too many, and Lux was born of necessity. Even today, Hugo's remains a beacon of hope in the vast expanse that is Rush and Bellevue.
Actually, I really don't know what the hell I'm talking about. We just got a piece of key lime pie and some drinks. The pie was the biggest slice you could ever imagine. To my disappointment it had meringue on top and thin little pieces of metal wire or filament inside. I imagine this is something of an anomaly (the pieces of wire, not the meringue).
The crowd was on the more "experienced" end of the life spectrum and I was really disappointed I didn't see anyone eating frog legs.
The end.
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Yummy, yummy! The food is amazing, atmosphere is cool, and wine list is extensive. The service is great too!
Be aware that you'll definitely have to wait...we waited an hour with a rezo. The bar and piano man keep you entertained though.
I have never had a more amazing dining experience like the one I had at Hugo's Frog Bar. Upon arrival, my parents, brother and I were whisked away to our private booth in the back. It was like out of a cheery musical -- every employee stopped and waved and said hello as we passed and our beautiful waitress smiled cheerily as we took our seats. From the second we sat down, the service was impeccable. We had water and our drinks within seconds and my dad never stopped muttering "This place is amazzzzing!".
For appetizers we had the Malbec oysters which were absolutely delicious. The sashimi dish was perfectly seasoned with some sort of teriyaki wasabi glaze, although it was a bit chewy. I didn't try the crayfish but it was a pretty precious father-son bonding moment when my dad taught my brother how to eat them by telling him to "suck the head right off of them" to which I replied, ruining the moment, "That's what she said."
The entrees were perfection as well. My parmesan crusted halibut with a pesto butter sauce was one of the best dishes I've ever had. The sides were amazing as well. The creamed spinach - yum! The mashed potatoes -- yummier! The only complaint was the corn which tasted canned and bland.
We ate and ate and ate til we couldn't eat anymore. When my dad finally said "Wow they really stuffed us" I once again ruined a quaint family moment (because really, how can you NOT respond to that perfect set up?) by saying (you guessed it) .. "That's what she said."
But in all seriousness, I've never had better service. Their attention to detail was amazing and they were there to tend to our every need. I felt like I was a VIP. And most importantly, every bite of food was delicious. Hugo's really gave it to me good .... that's what she said.
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My friends and I are in the industry, so we decided to abuse our discount hook-up and give Hugo's a try.
The food was fairly solid, though nothing stood out so much that I'll have to rush back for more. Oysters Rockefeller on the bland side, decent escargot, and a crab cake that could easily have been skipped (too much celery). The entrees (all steaks) were typical Gibson's fair. Solid, but not mind-blowing. Desserts try to make up for quality with quantity.
Hugo's food is merely two-star, but they get an additional star for the great service. I might give it another try, but if I had to pay full price, it could take some time for me to get back.
We made an 8 o'clock reservation on a Sunday night and we're still waiting for a table at 8:30. When it was finally ready, there was a big wood column next to my chair, boxing me in. I'm a big--or I should say wide--guy and this was extremely uncomfortable.
Our waiter was a great, and really saved the meal. First thing he did was to get us to a real table and apologize for us being seated there in the first place. As the dinner progressed I saw two other guys stuck in the same seat; both of them left the restaurant.
We ordered a couple of appetizers, one was the scrumptious Bookbinder's soup and some crab cakes. We had a filet Mignon and some good sides and walked out completely stuffed. I'm guessing this is a pretty good steak house in the land of steakhouses, but I realized that night that that's not really my thing.
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Believe it or not, I love Hugo's.
This is completely not my scene, but the burgers here are fantastic. The energy here is great on a breezy warm night and there is always a fun group of drunk Chicago manboys that are entertaining.
Steaks are the size of my forearm and can feed a small family of four. The drinks are strong too and the bartenders are chubby and cute!
I haven't had the frog legs, but I might have to check it out.
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We were referred by our hotel concierge.
The experience was a disaster, but the food was good and the waitress was awesome, so the stars will remain.
1. We had an 8:00 reservation, but it wasn't until 8:45 that we were seated. Meanwhile, we had to wait in the very crowded bar. People tell me this is normal. :( However, I will give a thumbs up to the very charming very good piano singer. I did enjoy his music.
2. There were virtually no non-seafood appetizers (my bf is allergic) so we got potato skins. But it was designed to be a side, so it was so big!
3. After our appetizers and salad, we found ourselves waiting. Again. It was a longer than average wait. :(
4. We both ordered our steaks medium. Mine was perfect, but his was well done. :( Star redeemed for checking to make sure the temps were right, and fixing it. However, he was charged for second piece of meat. And then comp'd. He broke even--but they made a big deal about comping it. Weird?
4. Our twice baked potato came cold. Did you just thaw this? Probably. :( Luckily the waitress happily took this back as well. And it serves probably 6--much too much food for 2.
5. The cajun grilled corn can come as a half order, it was delicious.
6. By now we were stuffed and a little annoyed, but we had to take a stab at one of the monstrous desserts that kept parading by. They are indeed MONSTROUS. The muddy bottom is good.
All in all, food was par for a steakhouse, service was excellent, and if I could avoid the crazy wait, I might come back.
Why do I fantasize about swimming in a gigantic bowl of their clam chowder? Because it's that good. I've never had anything bad here. The fish is always amazingly fresh and perfectly cooked. The frog legs are excellent. And you already know how I feel about the clam chowder. Once I came and to my horror, they had run out of clam chowder. After seeing my face, the nice waiter said that if I really wanted it, he would get me some from Gibson's. They share the kitchen so it wouldn't be a problem. Of course, I said hell yes.
My only complaint. The area. Full of tools, tourists, and suburbanites looking for a night on the town. I prefer weeknights to weekends.
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The only restaurant I have been too that has ever asked upfront if anyone had a food allergy. Considering I do, I had high respect for them even before ordering.
This is an excellent steakhouse and it was packed. My recommendation is to make reservations. The wait staff was good and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended if you are in the Chicago area.
Had dinner here last night with some coworkers and guests. A solid 4 star experience.
The $9 escargot appetizer was really good and I felt an excellent value. I also appetized on the 4oz spicy lobster cocktail. It shoulda been called big succulent chunks of tail meat on giant tomato slice, loved it!
I didn't see something that really grabbed me for an entree so I asked the waiter if they could do me the small filet mignon but do it cajun rubbed and charred (they had some other seafood or something I think that was cajun spiced). I ordered it med/med-well, but it came much more medium and the center was actually medium rare. I still really enjoyed it though.
Points lost for not best $$$/value, no sugar free RedBull (they had regular, blegh) and I thought the cocktails were a bit on the small side, although their wine list was very decent. Waiter staff could have paid a bit more attention, my cocktails were empty too long a couple times, but in the end the waiter knocked a few bucks off the bill for being out of the scallops. It was nice gesture.
Some sweet dude took me here and it was ok, but everything you order is a la carte. Like you have to order a baked potato as an additional side. I liked the frog legs, but the best thing is the desert. We had this strawberry type thing and it was HUGE and I think I ate most of it. Oh yeah, and their dirty martinis are the best. I love dirty martinis and whoever made mine has a magical touch of love. Vodka love. I love booze.
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Ups and downs. This place does have a touristy feeling to it. The fish I had here was good(Kona Kampachi special), nothing outstanding. I enjoyed the creme brulee. Lastly and most ardently I got the feeling of being profiled against for being a "young, unaware, twenty-something" upon arrival after me and my boyfriend had made reservations. (Maybe just my skeptical nature, but haven't felt this at other places I dined at.) Despite being on time for our reservation we still had to wait about 35 minutes or more. We were seated in the crowded back room, elbow to elbow with unhealthy looking tourists and shouting kids. Probably won't be back unless someone else pays. Overall, I was disappointed despite the high level of "Hugo's Frog Bar brand awareness" in the community and perceived highbrow appeal.
If you are in the mood for a steak from Gibson's but can't get in, just go to Hugo's! They share a kitchen. The bar is fun, but be careful because there are usually a lot of guys looking for their next mistress....
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God i love this place! always a good choice, fantastic steaks and seafood. i feel comfortable saying "the best seafood fare in Chicago" very fresh, great atmosphere, reasonably priced
Hard to believe I have been going to Hugo's for over 15 years and I have yet to write a review. Probably a good thing I know what it is capable of as it did not live up to its legacy on a recent Sunday night.
We went because we are always looking for a place with the perfect blend of steak and seafood. Knowing that Hugo's shares a kitchen with Gibson's- this was top on my list tonight to share with a friend who had never been to either Gibson's or Hugo's.
We got there around 6:30 and the place was packed! On a Sunday in March! Who knew? And there was a line waiting to get in by the time we left.
We took a seat in the bar and ordered a variety of appetizers, entrees and sides. For an appetizer, we had raw oysters, steamed mussels and raw tuna. All were good although the tuna with the seaweed salad was probably my favorite.
For entrees-while I went in with the idea of having fish- my taste turned to steak as I watched platter after platter of beautifully cooked meat go by the table. I had the bone in sirloin and he had a bone in rib eye (I think they call it the CW steak) Both were a little on the rare side but very good. The sides were just okay this trip. The twice baked giant potato was dry and the cheese on top not melted and the whole thing was not hot. It appeared to have been standing under a heat lamp too long. And the creamed spinach? Just okay.
As you are reading this- you probably are thinking that this doesn't sound like a great review. Well it wasn't tonight. But in the past the food has been outstanding- the fish fresh, the sides hot, the steaks perfectly prepared. I recommend Hugo's all the time for my out of town friends who are looking to enjoy a dinner out in Chicago.
I hope tonight was an anomaly. Because I love to sit in the bar, enjoy a martini and watch the people go by. But the best part of Hugo's has always been the food. Tonight it was just okay- but I know that it has the ability to be great!
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Great Food, Great service... Go eat and enjoy
I've walked by Hugo's many times, but it is always too busy, with no bar seats. I dropped in on a Thursday after work, about 5 p.m. and there were seats, so I stopped in for a beer and a plate of those tenderloin sliders that I've heard so much about.
The good: Tenderloin sliders cooked to perfection and very tasty and they had a guy playing piano and singing in the bar. Nice touch.
The bad: What the heck are those potato sticks? They are hard to eat and a little too greasy. The tenderloin pieces on the sliders varied in size from one bite to three bites. They were all good, so I will let that go.
The ugly: Since the bartenders are so friendly and seem to have worked there for years, they have built up a lot of loyal customers. Normally good, but when I tried to get my check, it took ten minutes. I usually go on a five minute rule. If I'm done eating, there is no reason why I shouldn't have my check paid within five minutes.
Since my delayed checkout was not such a big deal, I will be back to try some other goodies. Locals are already aware of the area, being famous for married execs looking for action and paying for overpriced drinks with the expense accounts, so I don't recommend this place for the weekend, but it is worth trying during the week.
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After two glorious dining experiences at Hugo's, I have since deemed all other fish at seafood restaurants to be subpar to the delicious fish served at Hugo's. I'm not trying to compare some Capt'n D's or Long John Silver's filet-o fishes to a Hugo's swordfish steak either. Maybe growing up in the Midwest has lowered my overall fish expectations, but Hugo's has a way of cooking and seasoning fish so it melts like butter in your mouth and pretty much tastes like it, too.
It's definitely a special occasion place for me as it's very pricey but it's so worth every penny. The last time I visited, I brought my parents who were visiting from out of town. My father really enjoys playing up the old man card by complaining about Chicago prices and pretending he'd rather be spending $9.99 on a bowl of unlimited pasta at the Olive Garden so I was a little worried that the sticker shock would ruin his Hugo's experience. To put into perspective how good it is, he didn't even complain once about the final bill and has since requested to go again. This speaks volumes about this restaurant in my opinion.
Along the same lines, while it's a fancier restaurant than the OG, I've never experienced any snobbery and I could tell my parents didn't feel out of place. My dad has shellfish allergies and the waitress didn't give him any attitude and was very reassuring we wouldn't have to break out the Benadryl.
In all, I cannot rave about the restaurant enough and am really hoping I can get some to take me soon (and foot the bill).
Who knew Frog Legs were so darn good?? I've caught myself day dreaming about them on multiple occasions since my foray into amphibious dining. You don't really need to be as adventurous as one may think to sample Frogs Legs... as cliche as it sounds it tastes like chicken! No really... they were like the most delectable buttery, garlicky chicken wings I've ever had.
If the frogs legs ain't your thing, Hugo's has an amazing menu that should satisfy anyone. Everything from the raw bar is delicious, their daily fresh catch is always prepared to perfection and the jumbo king crab legs are HUGE (what are they feeding those crabs???!!!) and come pre-cracked for you with drawn butter.
There are plenty of steaks, chops, and chicken for those of you who prefer to swim with fish instead of eat them... and the "big enough to share sides" can feed at least 4. Try the veggie combo and acorn squash!
You can expect Viagra Triangle prices and in return you'll get stellar service. Oh and save room for dessert... but bring a doggy bag, just like everything else at Hugo's, the sweets are also on steroids.
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Every time I go to a seafood/steakhouse in this city, I think it's better than the last. This place I'd definitely put in my top five, below David Burke's and slightly above Chicago Chop House (maybe tied with them).
Let's start with the bread. Amazing. That's all.
The menu has great variety - steak, frog's legs, crab, fish, etc. The wait staff was phenomenal.
And onto the food. I got the small filet for just under 30 bucks (which comes with a soup or salad), and it was the perfect size for someone like me who can't pack away the meat slabs. It was cooked to perfection and totally tender and delicious. I also got two sides to split with my mom. When the double baker potato came to our table, in the words of my mother, "It looks like a freakin' commuter train pulling into the table!" This thing is huge, and could easily be shared by four people ... and it's amazing. Oh man, the cheddar cheese layer on top makes it the best potato I've ever had. I think it was the best part of the entire meal. The creamed spinach was also to die for.
And then, the dessert came. We ordered "the Meaning of Life," which is a chocolate cake with raspberry and banana layers. And again, in the words of my mother so that all surrounding tables could hear upon the dessert's arrival, "Are you fucking kidding me?" Just when I thought the double baker was the biggest menu item I've ever seen, the Meaning of Life puts it to shame. This slab of cake, for a mere 13 bucks, was about a foot high, and probably half a foot wide. It fed all five people at the table, and we had enough leftovers for four more servings. Most importantly, it was delectable and comforting. I loved it.
Our experience at Hugo's was awesome and reasonably-priced. What more could you possibly ask for?
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We have only been to this restaurant once. We had a fantastic meal.
We just haven't found the time to go back. I guess with spring, here and summer coming. We will have to make it back to Hugo's....
The food was great, and the dessert were to die for.
A must visit if you are only in Chicago for a day or two. Make a point of getting to this restaurant.
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Fog legs, after my first try, do indeed taste like chicken. A milder chicken, even more tender chicken in little morsels on those crunchy frog leg bones. (Apologies to my vegetarian readers). Anything smothered in garlic and butter is okay in my book.
I had the King Crab...the largest crab leg I have seen in my entire life. In a way reminded me of something that would come out of a science fiction movie...you know...the swamp with radioactive...nevermind. Contrary to what I thought, you do not sacrifice flavor with a larger crab leg. I could see myself forgetting anything else on the menu and ordering those puppies again.
To my salads...top notch with the creamiest, most delish bleu cheese dressing I've had in the city (Sorry, Pizano's). Creamed Spinach was so-so (dear Germans, you do it oh-so-better) and of course my favorite, lots of warm crusty bread on the table to fulfill my fresh baked carb needs.
I definitely plan on returning should a special/nice event come up in my future - great food, good atmosphere and stellar service.
Advice: Opt for an early dinner on the weekends, the place gets packed quickly after 7 p.m. and quite loud.
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Went here last night for NYE, and it was really great. Our server was even fantastic when the live band was belting out Ray Charles & Johnny Cash tunes to tell us what the specials were. She made suggestions from the apps, entrees, wine to dessert. Very knowledgeable.
All the food runners/bus boys were great sports too. I don't know if I could be so controlled in a chaotic environment--people screaming, band playing, drunks spilling drinks, etc. But they were equally as great as our server!
Now the food--We started off with the baked goat cheese served with spicy marinara & kalamata olives...YUM!!!! So great. Some of my other friends ordered the tuna tar-tar, looked great but I didn't try it. Another couple shared the frog legs, this I did try, and they were so perfectly cooked. For dinner I ordered the steak medallions with the crab cake. It was great, the medallions were cooked to a perfect medium-rare. My crab cake (which I was really looking forward to) was sort of dry. They served it with "pink mayonnaise". However, I'm not a fan of mayo, so it was served dry. But that isn't their fault really. My friend ordered the lobster tail with the medallions. She said it was very fresh & fantastic. My sister ordered the tuna salad. She said it had a lot of dressing, but was good.
Wine was served they have a huge selection, so it will fit any ones taste.
The music was good, the dining room was lively. Their even was a dance floor upstairs.
So if you are looking for dinner for two or twelve, this place will meet all your seafood dreams! I will be attending Hugo's in the near future!
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I love Gibson's, but Hugo's was just blah. The best thing the whole night was the creme brulee. I ordered the seared tuna and it was more than seared and it was just that plain blah seared tuna with a side of ginger and wasabi. I took two bites and that was it. My husband had the steak and it was pretty good but overall not a place I would recommend or come back to. There are better seafood restaurants in Chicago.
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This place exceeded my low expectations. I thought we were headed into a gimmicky tourist trap. The drinks were great, we loved the escargot, service was nice but our favorite part was the piano player. Nice atmosphere.
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I think that Hugo's and Gibsons are "love it or hate it" type places. I really like them, though. Yes, they're often crowded and you have to deal with waiting, even with reservations, etc. But, I think the wait staff does a great job! We opted for Hugo's last night, as an alternative to Gibson's, and I think we'll continue to do that! If you want steak, they serve them same steak as Gibson's. But, they have more seafood choices and tend to be less crowded.
Two of us had seafood (the special scallop dish for the day) and two had the Chicago Cut ribeye. We also ordered asparagus and the double baker, as well as the mussel appetizer. We also ordered 2 bottles of the bearboat (?) pinot noir. Honestly, everything was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly, as were the steaks. The waitstaff was very friendly and took care of everything we needed.
Just know- the servings are huge!! Feel free to share, especially the desserts. I mean, their carrot cake is really the size of a whole cake.
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Went here for lunch with my girlfriend, she had an eggs benedict crab cake and I had a steak sandwich. Both were very good, the french fries were shoestring and delicious. Her crab cake was very good as well, crisp and did not have a very fishy taste. I will definitely be back but for dinner, when the menu is more upscale.
good and bad, depending on the mood. Desert's are MASSIVE - apple pie was about 12 lbs. Every other tourist seems to want a picture in the entry for some irritating reason. The place is very active and loud - dude playing the piano couldn't be heard - and this was a Tuesday evening.
My party of two waited 1 1/2 hours past our reservation! I almost took a nap - wide range of emotions, from irritated to happy to agitated to angry to melancholy to desperate to relieved, in finally getting a table. Management brought out a huge sea food platter, which helped smooth the hurt feelings in being so forgotten. The mints at the front desk were decent, all 50 of them.
I think I had the NY strip, but can't recall - it was functionally good - but the desert saved this place for me!
If you want lots of noise, chunky bill and bunches of tourist photographers, add Hugo's to your calendar.
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Hugos was pretty cool. It was super packed when I went on a friday, but we still managed to snag a table after a little bit of waiting. The waitresses were friendly and attentive and the people watching was interesting (lots of people on dates, young and old alike)
I also got a chuckle out of the fact that they *actually* had frog legs on the menu...
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You can't with good conscience rave about Gibson's without giving Hugo's its due props. Hugo's is adjacent to Gibson's and shares the kitchen. While it's main draw are seafood dishes, you can pretty much get anything from Gibson's...like the twice-baked potato or the best-dessert-of-all-time turtle pie (I think it's made from a half gallon of ice cream). Steaks too. So come over here if the wait is unbearable at Gibson's, or if you want a lower-key neighborhood feel.
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I took my sister and brother in law to Hugo's for dinner recently, and we absolutely loved it! We spent about two hours in the bar before our reservation, so we weren't in the best of shape. My sister spilled her dirty martini all over herself, and our cocktail waitress almost immediately brought over a cup of club soda and a cloth napkin for her to clean her sweater.
When we were ready to sit down in the restaurant, we got a great table. I have to give our waitress credit--my sister was visibly drunk, but she was very courteous to us. I had the tenderloin medallions with crab legs. The crab legs were divine, and the meat was exactly what you would expect from Gibsons.
Definitely worth every penny; I can't wait to go back!
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So I have this rather unfortunate quirk of talking with my hands. Usually when I've had a few, this means a glass will go flying by the end of the night. Last night was no exception. As I was wildly gesticulating, I managed to send a glass of ice water careening over the edge of the high top, crashing onto the floor. As I internally verbally abused myself (Erin, you LUSH!! Keep it together! *SLAP!*), busboys very kindly and quickly swept up the evidence and disposed of it. Even brought me another glass, those trusting souls.
I had a vodka cranberry (made a touch too strong, but my tastebuds had shut off hours prior) and the frog legs, which were served simply, in a sauce of oil, parsley and garlic. Yummy.
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