We’re Making Dining Indoors Safer

As the temperatures drop and dining moves indoors, our top priority remains providing a safe, clean, and healthy experience.
That is why we are excited to implement technology developed by AIRPHX (pronounced “air-fix”) into all of our restaurants nationwide by mid November. After extensive research and on the advice of experts, we've concluded that this is the best system for us.

Here’s how it works

AIRPHX features “cold plasma” chambers intended to kill harmful airborne and surface organisms throughout the day. Used in hospitals, healthcare facilities, Olympic training centers, universities, police and fire stations, and casinos, it eliminates 90-98% of influenza, coronavirus, norovirus, hepatitis, salmonella, listeria, e.coli, and over 30 common bacteria and viruses both in the air and on other surfaces.

This is just one more important step that we are taking to continue improving health and safety measures in our restaurants, and we want to thank you for your continued confidence in us.

To our valued guests,

Thank you to all who have been dining with us and plan on dining with us in the future. We are making two changes to our health and safety procedures to continue to protect both our guests and employees. These new protocols are intended to provide an additional layer of protection and greater peace of mind to everyone whom we welcome through our doors.

Consistent with the CDC’s recognition of temperature screening as an optional strategy to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will be temperature checking all dine-in guests at our full-service restaurants.
1. Upon arrival, all guests will have their temperature taken with an infra-red, no contact thermometer.
2. If a guest’s temperature is over (>) 100°F, the guest will not be permitted to enter but will be offered alternative accommodations, such as an order to go, or a reservation for another time.
3. Guests who wish to may wait 15 minutes outside the restaurant for a second temperature check but will not be offered a third temperature check.
The City of Chicago and Cook County have issued emergency travel orders directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of leaving the identified state. In support of these efforts, we will be asking all dine-in guests at our Chicago and Cook County restaurants whether they have traveled to any of the locations that are on the current travel restriction list within the prior 14 days.
1. If you confirm that you should be quarantined as a result of the travel restrictions, you will not be permitted to enter but we are happy to offer alternative accommodations, such as an order to go, or a reservation for another time.
2. In the event travel restrictions are issued in other locations where we do business, we will do the same.

As a reminder, you must wear a face mask when entering, exiting, and moving around the restaurant, removing your mask while you are seated. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we kindly request that you join us another day when you are feeling better.

Thank you for your continued support and for doing your part to keep everyone in our restaurants safe and healthy.

Download the full Lettuce Entertain You Health and Safety Guide

Posted on June, 4 2020.

We haven’t said a lot these past few days. We stand unequivocally with Black Americans and the tens of thousands of people of conscience demanding that we live up to our values as a nation. But it is the voices of those who have suffered the injuries of systemic racism that must be heard right now. We are listening intently. As we face the indisputable truth that we can do better, we reflect on how we can best drive meaningful change within our own organization and communities.

We are starting with a thorough review of our corporate giving strategies to ensure that we are focused on efforts to eliminate social injustice and improve lives in Black communities and communities of People of Color. We are making an immediate contribution to the NAACP LDF. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.

We know that actions speak louder than words and that we have a lot of work to do. It's a start. We pledge to move with deliberate speed and look forward to reporting back to you on our efforts.

R.J. Melman
President

In The Restaurants

This One’s For Our Indecisive Diners

Feb 26, 2018

For all of you indecisive order-ers out there – the “I want to order one of everything on the menu” diners – we’ve got some dishes that were designed just for you. Because when everything sounds delicious or you’re just not sure what type of drink you’d like – why should you be limited to trying just one thing? Many of our restaurants have designed cocktail flights, dessert tastings and dish samplers that will give you a taste (or sip) of variety so you won’t ever have to settle with trying just one piece of pie for dessert.

From martini flights to whiskey tastings, spread samplers to dessert trios, BBQ slider trios to ceviche samplers, here is our guide designed for all of our indecisive guests out there.

First question should always be, what would you like to drink? Are you feeling wine tonight? A martini? Or perhaps you want to try something new? Here are some boozy options to try.

Wildfire’s signature Martini Flight offers a sampling of a Cosmopolitan, Green Apple Martini, Wild Raspberry Cosmo and a Stormy Night. (Available at all IL locations and Eden Prairie, MN.)

Martini Flight from Wildfire — Wildfire’s Martini Flight

If you opted for vino, all Wildfire locations offer a sampling of four different wines with a choice between white varietals, jazzy reds and premium reds for both lunch and dinner.

More of a beer person? Sip on Wildfire’s beer flights which include four brews on draft to enjoy during both lunch and dinner at all locations.

To make your reservation at Wildfire, click here.

Bub City is serving up a Choose-Your-Own Whiskey Flight. How it works? Select three whiskeys from one of these classes — Coach, Business or First — or choose to “upgrade” by mixing-and-matching from Coach and Business. The perks – you get to sip on some of the most exclusive and sought-after whiskeys around. Enjoy your flight all day, every day at both the River North and Rosemont locations.

To check out Bub City, click here.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers a Sherry Flight – one that’s sweet and one that’s more dry which is paired with jamón and olives; perhaps the most Spanish way to start a meal.

Make a reservation with us at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Want to learn more about Sherry? Click here.

If oysters are more your speed but you can never remember if you’re team east coast or west coast, Quality Crab & Oyster Bah and Shaw’s Crab House offer samples that are the perfect way for new (and wanna be) oyster connoisseurs to find out what varietals you like.

Quality Crab & Oyster Bah’s Oyster Sampler is available all day by the half dozen or full dozen and gives guests the chance to sample a variety of fresh, flown-in-daily east and west coast oysters.

Oyster's at quality crab & oyster bah — A variety of oysters at Quality Crab & Oyster Bah

Visit us at Quality Crab & Oyster Bah, make your reservation here.

Similar to Quality Crab & Oyster Bah, Shaw’s Crab House also offers an Oyster Sampler at both the Chicago and Schaumburg location giving you a chance to taste oysters from both coasts by the half dozen or full dozen.

Shaw's Oyster Sampler — Oysters at Shaw’s Crab House

Make your reservation at Shaw’s Crab House, here.

Before you decide to order the entire left side of the menu to start, here’s a better way to order appetizers.

Chef CJ Jacobson is known for his delicious dips and spreads at Ema so it seems unnatural to order just one. Enter the spread sampler which offers the choice of three spreads, served with housemade bread available for lunch, brunch and dinner

Ema's spread sampler with three different types of dips — Ema’s Spread Sampler

To make your reservation at Ema, click here.

You definitely need to sample Polynesian bites with your tiki drinks at Three Dots and a Dash. A fun way to do that, especially if you’re out with a group of friends, is to order Captain Dino’s Pu Pu Platter complete with Yuca Frites, Hanali Spring Rolls, King Crab Rangoons, Coco’s Coconut Shrimp, Thai Fried Chicken and Macadamia Nut Beef Meatballs. The Pu Pu Platter serves up to four people, plus we think it’s pretty Instagram-worthy.

Three Dots Pu Pu Platter The Pu Pu Platter at Three Dots and a DashMake your reservation at Three Dots today.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s Pintxo Platter with Chorizo-Wrapped Medjool Date & Cheese, Bacalao Croquette, Ibérico Chorizo, Seared Cana de Cabra with onion jam & membrillo honey, Deviled Egg with crispy jamón serrano, and Stuffed Olive with white anchovy & piparra pepper, is literally designed so you can try a bite of everything.

Pinxto Platter at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! — Pintxo Platter at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

A Brunch Pintxo Platter with Waffle-Battered Chicken Stick, Potato & Egg Bite, Deviled Egg with Bacon, Vanilla Yogurt with Granola & Berries, Short Stack of Pancakes, and Citrus French Toast Stick is available during weekend brunch.

Meet these meat trios. You can thank us later for the introduction.

TGIF because during Friday lunch, L. Wood’s offers a BBQ Slider Trio which includes pulled pork, barbecue brisket and pulled chicken sliders served alongside sweet potato fries.

To make your reservation at L. Woods, click here.

For dinner, all Wildfire locations offer the Filet Medallion Trio is complete with three filet medallions with choice of our signature crusts – Horseradish, Blue Cheese, Mushroom or Parmesan.

Wildfire's Filet Medallion Trio — Filet Trio at Wildfire

Craving seafood but can’t decide which route to go?

Stop debating and order the Oven Roasted Seafood Platter at Wildfire. Think: Crab cake, bacon-wrapped scallops, cedar-planked salmon and coconut shrimp all on one plate. This platter is available for dinner at all Wildfire locations.

Wildfire's Seafood Platter — Seafood Platter at Wildfire

That time when you want something sweet but aren’t sure if you’re in the mood for chocolate, fruity flavors or just ice cream? Yep, these dessert options allow you to sample them all!

Wildfire’s Dessert Trio is available for lunch and dinner at all locations and includes Homemade Key Lime Pie, an Ice Cream Sandwich and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.

Shaw’s Crab House is known for having some of the best pies in the city so its your duty to try them all. Order the dessert sampler at both the Chicago and Schaumburg location, complete with mini key lime pie, mini pecan pie, mini creme brûlée and mini raspberry pie. These samplers change seasonally.

Shaw's desserts — Dessert Sampler from Shaw’s

Antico Posto says its always appropriate to order dessert with lunch. That’s why they offer the Mini Sampler Tray which includes four mini desserts like the Chocolate Budino, Cannoli, Panna Cotta and Zuppa Inglese for $6.00 or you can try each individually for $1.50.

Antico Posto's Mini Sampler Tray — Antico Posto’s Mini Sampler Tray

To make a reservation at Antico Posto, click here.

Hopefully we’ve made ordering at your next meal a little bit easier with these sampler options. Now the question is: Which should you try first?