“ Dawn in Hyde Park is a fantastic spot with great food and a versatile menu that has something for everyone. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. While the service was just okay, likely because it was really busy, the food more than made up for it! I'll definitely be back because the dishes were worth it. If you're looking for a Black-owned restaurant with amazing food, give Dawn a try! ”

“ What an incredible experience my family and I had dining at Dawn AM Eatery! My kids and husband enjoyed every bit of dining here. The moment we walked in the service was impeccable and our server Jasmine was very friendly. The food was amazing! We ordered their strawberry lemonade and cucumber lemonade and they were really good! We also ordered their Texas Duroc Bacon Flight and my goodness it was delicious! We had the honor in meeting the owner and she was so nice. We really enjoyed our visit and we will definitely come back! I meant to tell the owner her restaurant was a 100 out of a 100 and instead I had a brain fart and said it was a 10 of 100, how embarrassing! To the incredible owner, your restaurant is beautiful! I highly recommend you to stop by and try Dawn! ”

“ We decided to finish off restaurant week with a minority owned business. It was such a treat to find this local restaurant and it accepts the inKind App discounts. My husband and I ordered off the restaurant week menu. We had devils eggs, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken with cornbread, and pot roast with cheese grits. Everything we ordered was delicious! My husband mentioned he would definitely like to come back to try other menu items. I also ordered a spiked sweet tea drink the name eludes me, but it was good. I wanted another but the waiter never returned with my drink nor was we charged. Free parking at the Solistic building. It is a tiny bit of a walk from the parking garage. They have high chairs. Unfortunately the hotel bathroom does not have a changing table in the women's restroom. The entrance is on the opposite side of the parking garage. ”

“ Celebrating Chicago Restaurant Week! Dawn restaurant serves traditional southern food and they do it well. Their menu features a variety of main dishes with a choice of two sides, a great way to try a variety of foods if dining with friends who like to share. The food was delicious and was served hot and fresh. Standouts were the fried catfish, gumbo and short rib with jalapeño cheese grits. Everything was bursting with flavor. The only snafoo was with our desserts not being ready for 30 minutes after our meal. Otherwise service was great and the owner makes his rounds greeting guests as they arrive which was a nice touch. The location was convenient with street parking and a view of the museum of science and industry. We will go back again and try breakfast! ”

“ Going back to Dawn with two friends who had not been there before was a great experience for all of us. Still loving the strand of pearls chandelier. The hostess was welcoming and helpful. Our server Khadijat was exceptional. Very friendly, knowledgeable about the food & drink items. We each ordered different selections and she was able to repeat back what we ordered, without missing a beat!!She even knew and recommended the vegetarian items for me! The food & drinks were well presented, and prepared to perfection. The fried green tomatoes, jalapeño grits, and biscuits are fan favorites. Chef and kitchen staff keep doing what you do! We had an amazing experience. ”

“ Part of the Black Foodie stop and tour last year where I was able to sample a buttermilk biscuit with strawberry butter. The pot roast with jalapeno grits, oyster mushrooms with an aioli sauce and a spiked iced tea. Everything was delish. Restaurant Week is in full effect. I truly enjoy visiting Hyde Park because it's always a good time. Parking sucks which can make any experience less enjoyable. I have had my car ticketed and even towed before. Today, I literally had to sit with my hazards on and wait for someone to leave. Met up with my best friend and upon entering Quinton welcomed us in by singing. What a bubbly personality. Already love the energy and the vibe as this restaurant is buzzing with a diverse group of patrons. Looked over the menus and decided to go with the choices on the Restaurant Week menu. We chose different starters as to share. Smoked salmon deviled eggs, delish. Fried green tomatoes were nice, served with an aioli sauce. Fried chicken could have used more spices or seasonings. BUT, the cornbread french toast, served with warm peach compote was amazing! It was recommended that we try the deviled eggs with the shrimp and they were better than the ones topped with salmon. I also enjoyed a drink; the greyhound. ”

“ We came for restaurant week and can't recommend it enough! Everything tasted delicious! The fried green tomatoes were the best I've ever had outside of my grandmother's. Everything that we had that was battered and fried was crispy & fresh. The spaghetti was tasty and vegan friendly. The pot roast was juicy and tender and jalapeño grits were creamy and savory. I also had an order or gumbo to go and that was great as well. Everything was seasoned well, fresh and tasty. Sierra was our server and she was such a pleasure. ”

“ We did bottomless mimosas and ITS A WHOLE BOTTLE per person. Whoa. Friendly staff. Saturday brunch! Restaurant week! Delicious! We did the prix fixe menu they had but honestly all the food served on the special menu was also on the regular menu. The appetizers on the main menu had a larger serving than the prix fixe which was weird to me but ok. We had the fried green tomatoes I had the pot roast and grits as my entree it was delicious!!! The dessert we originally ordered wasn't ready which was also weird but we had a sub dessert that was great, a pound cake with ice cream and berries. Bathroom setup is not ideal you need a key that has been touched by many to get in. The key is on a germy wooden stick like the kind you get at the gas station. Eek. But the bathroom is clean. Beautiful place! Definitely returning. ”

“ Always a great experience, I appreciate a restaurant where my vegan hubby and I can dine together since I'm not vegan. He loved his chix and waffles, just egg and hash browns. They were the perfect crispynress and the waffle with the blueberries were a chefs kiss. I had deviled eggs and salmon croquettes. I am such a fan of their deviled eggs with the smoked salmon and capers..yummy. This was my first time having the Salmon croquettes, they were fried very well but lacked seasoning. I've dined here several times and this was a first for me, usually anything I order is delicious. The service was very attentive and friendly, love the ambiance and the relaxing colors. We also have the most delicious cups of tea to go along with the beautiful view of the park from our seat. This place is one of my favs. ”

“ Visited this place with friends for a pre-Christmas brunch. I love southern/cajun restaurants, so I was really excited to dine here. The place is pretty average in size, overall I think they did a pretty good job of maximizing seating space. It's very beautifully decorated and bright. The food was absolutely amazing! I ordered the jalapeño grits with pot roast and I finished every bite of it. The grits were the perfect consistency and flavored very well. The pot roast was perfectly seasoned and tender. I would order that meal again and again it was so good. The drinks were pretty good, but I was disappointed in the service. Our server unfortunately forgot to put in one of our orders, forgot multiple requests for table items, just overall forgetful. She was very kind, but certainly dampened the experience a bit. I'd still recommend this place, and highly recommend the jalapeño grits ”