The Polo Inn Bridgeport U.S.A., Chicago

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5.0 289 reviews

#2 of 8,164 Restaurants in Chicago

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2017 Winner

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Grill, Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly

I had the meatloaf and a phenomenal sweet potato soup.... breaded crab cakes, wild Alaskan salmon fillet or penne or bow tie pasta.

Special occasions, Large groups, Business meetings

Stayed for business during the Promat Business meeting

Location and contact

3322 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608-6727

South Side

1.6 miles from Chicago Chinatown

Website

+1 773-927-7656

Roasted Beets, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Smoked Bacon, sliced White Mushrooms, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Orange Sections, Granny Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Crisp Romaine, Mesclun, and Fresh Spinach tossed in Our Red Raspberry Vinaigrette. Topped w/Chopped Scallions, and Our Garlic Croutons

STARTERS

$4.5

"Taste of Chicago" Sliced Garlic-Mozzarella Cheese Bread

$7.0

Baked Crab Cake Nuggets

13CT; served w/Louisiana Hot Sauce on-the-side

$12.5

Fire-Grilled CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® Satay

8oz Boneless Sirloin served w/Our Béarnaise Sauce on-the-side

9 Count - 3 of each $11.5

21 Count - 7 of each $20.5

36 Count - 12 of each $34.5

Shrimp Sampler

Chef's assortment of Butterflied Coconut,Breaded Fried, and Sautéed (16/20; tail-on) Shrimp. Served w/Louisiana Hot, Sweet Chili, and Our Cocktail Dipping Sauces on-the-side

$9.5

Fire-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

5 Count (16/20; tail-on) served w/Our Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

$8.5

w/crumbled Blue Cheese $10.5

Sauteed Mushroom Skillet

w/Marsala Wine

SALADS

$11.0

Side $6.5

House Caesar Salad

Crisp Romaine Lettuce w/Our homemade creamy Caesar Dressing w/NO anchovies

$14.0

Caesar Salad w/sliced Fire-Grilled Chicken Breast

$16.5

Caesar Salad w/Seafood

Bay Shrimp and Crab shredded mix

$21.5

Caesar Salad w/sliced Fire-Grilled Sirloin Steak

8oz grilled-to-order CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® Boneless Sirloin

$10.5

Side $6.0

Garden Tossed Salad

w/Our Herbal-Italian or Red Raspberry Vinaigrette

$11.0

Crisp Fresh Spinach & Red Onion

including Goat Cheese & Bacon w/Our Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

$18.5

Pan-seared/baked Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet

served on a bed of Crisp Greens, Cucumbers, sliced Red Onion & Avocado in a fresh Lemon Vinaigrette

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

Our Sandwiches are served w/Romaine Lettuce and our Sauce Aioli and include your choice of: Pub or Sweet Potato Fries, Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cup of Soup or Side Caesar Salad. CUSTOMIZE: Tomato or Raw Onion ($.50/ea); Grilled Onions, Sharp Cheddar, American, Swiss, Pepper-Jack, Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Blue Cheese ($1/ea); Avocado or Crispy Bacon ($1.50/ea). RARE: cool, raw center; MEDIUM RARE: hot, bloody center; MEDIUM: pink center; MEDIUM-WELL: no pink center; WELL: almost burnt.

$16.5

"The Mayor's Steak"

fire-grilled-to-order 8oz CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® Boneless Sirloin Steak on French Baguette. Served w/Romaine Lettuce and Our Sauce Aioli

$14.5

Our Prize Angus "Stockyarder"

fire-grilled-to-order 3/4 pound burger of 100% lean CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® on a Warm Ciabatta Roll

$13.5

Roast Turkey Breast Club

on Whole Wheat Toast

$12.5

Baked Ham off-the-bone Club

on Whole Wheat Toast

$12.5

Grilled 8oz Boneless Chicken Breast

on Frech Baguette

$10.5

Grilled Cheese

on Whole Wheat Toast

$12.5

Chicken Wrap

Diced Fire-Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, Scallions, Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, and Sour Cream in a Flour or Whole Wheat Tortilla. Served w/Our Homemade White Corn Cajun Tortilla Chips and Fire-Roasted Tomato-Cilantro Salsa.

STEAKS & CHOPS FROM OUR GRILL

Since 1993, Polo Café is among a select few restaurants in the United Sates to offer you exclusively CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF®. Steaks & Chops are fire-grilled to order and are served w/Chef's Fire-Grilled Vegetable Medley & choice of Pub or Sweet Potato Fries, Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy or Pasta. Please allow time for grilling. RARE: cool, raw center; MEDIUM RARE: hot, bloody center; MEDIUM: pink center; MEDIUM-WELL: no pink center; WELL: almost burnt.

$19.5

8oz Boneless Sirloin Steak

served w/Onion Rings & Our Béarnaise Sauce

$23.5

Surf 'n Turf

Our 8oz Boneless Sirloin Steak w/three Grilled Jumbo Shrimp topped w/Sun-Dried Tomato Béarnaise

$22.0

Porterhouse Pork Chop

12oz glazed w/Basil-Brown Sugar Pesto

$26.5

New Zealand "Lollipop" Lamb Chops

lean rib cut, Frenched (Half Rack/4ct)

SEAFOOD

$19.5

Pan-seared/baked Wild Alaskan Salmon or Tilapia Fillet

served w/Rice and Chef's fire-grilled Vegetable Medley

PASTA

Our Pasta includes grated imported Pecorino Romano Cheese

$16.0

w/grilled boneless Chicken Breast $18.5

w/fire-grilled Jumbo Shrimp 5ct $24.5

w/Marinara Sauce or Butter ONLY $11.5

Penne

w/fresh Mushrooms, Cream, Garlic, Scallions, Marsala Wine, Ground Black Peppercorns & Parsley

$14.5

w/grilled boneless Chicken Breast $17.0

w/fire-grilled Jumbo Shrimp 5ct $22.5

w/Marinara Sauce or Butter ONLY $11.5

Bow-Tie

served w/Olive Oil, fresh Garlic, Sun-dried Tomatoes, fresh Mushrooms, crushed Red Pepper Flakes & Cilantro

SIDES

$6.5

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

$4.0

Crispy Seasoned Pub Fries

$4.5

Sweet Potato Fries

drizzled w/Honey

$4.0

Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

$4.5

Grilled Vegetable Medley

$8.5

w/Goat or Feta Cheese $10.5

Sautéed Fresh Spinach & Garlic

$4.0

Tater Tots

Pub or Sweet Potato

DESSERTS & SWEETS

Mini $4.0

Regular $8.5

Our Award-Winning Crème Brûlée Au Chocolat

$8.0

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Truffle Torte

w/Red Raspberry Coulis

Single Scoop $2.5

Ice Cream

$3.0

Ala Mode $5.5

Today's Pie

$3.5

Homemade Cookies

Half Dozen

$6.5

Our Baked Crème Brûlée French Toast Medallions

a Trio, drizzled w/Our Fig-Vodka Butter Syrup, Powdered Sugar, and Whipped Cream

Single Scoop $3.0

Flight of 3 Scoops $8.0

Gelato

Salted Caramel, Double Chocolate, Pistachio, Mint Chocolate Chip

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Jack P

Do they have a loyalty app here, like Say2B or similar?

October 26, 2018|

AnswerShow all 3 answers

I see that others have answered with a firm NO to the loyalty app question. Glad to know myself!

petbren64

What types of gluten free options do you have ?

July 21, 2018|

Answer

Steaks, chops, and seafood...for dessert flourless chocolate truffle torte (amazing!)...I'm not gluten free, so cannot be of much more help in this regard.

Terry M

Do you do a family style menu where you can select certain items from the menu for a group gathering for a certain cost per person?

April 4, 2017|

Answer

No; however, we can plan a custom menu reflecting your favorites, goals, and budget. -Dave 773-419-7656

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591randallg

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The Polo Cafe Valparaiso University Jazz evening

Wonderful evening of jazz in a historic building with good acoustics and a buffet with lots of variety - Very tasty! The owner/chef was welcoming and a fount of local lore. Easy, free parking. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: February 2019

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June N

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Bridal Shower in Old Eagle Room & 2 night stay at B and B

We were warmly received. Both restaurant and banquet food was outstanding. Dave and staff went above and beyond for the shower decor and service, many compliments from our guests. Suite was comfortable, spacious and breakfasts were truly cooked to order, on our schedule. Ravioli and...More

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Adam S

Evening out

My wife and I went for a concert and dinner and the food was delicious. I have been there several times before and have never had a bad meal. The dinners are delicious and the breakfasts are even better. Very affordable, and the meals are...More

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Lyndy7158

Tinley Park, Illinois

Valpo Jazz Supper Buffet

Excellent evening! Great Jazz. Wonderful buffet and excellent bar in a historic space! The theater organ at intermission was a lot of fun. An elegant but comfortable experience . Thanks!

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cjp902

Chicago, Illinois

Brunch Rocks!

Brunch is the best time to go. Great food, great service. Dave is an awesome host and makes everyone feel welcome.

Date of visit: December 2018

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kpcla

Reviewed February 8, 2019

Fran W. ..designed and catered our Knights of Peter Claver Gracious Ladies, Chapter 12,Chicago, 38th Anniversary Event

The luncheon catered services came to our church hall. The decor was beautiful with fresh flowers and candles with the chef's signature floral dinner piece on the buffet table. The food was delicious, plentiful, hot and seasoned to perfection. Exceptional butlered services graced the pre-meal...More

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Holly C

Reviewed January 15, 2019

Great meal and service

The Polo Inn in Bridgeport is a wonderful step back in time. With tin ceilings, cozy booths and delicious food it is a warm and inviting place tucked away in Bridgeport.

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joanne1872

very good

the food and the service were very good. the hours for the restaurant are strange, it is an out of the way restaurant. But the food was delicious

Date of visit: January 2019

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johnbZ5636MT

chicago, United States

Just a great meal in an unexpected place

Owner is not only a great chef, but very friendly. This out of the way resturant was once a candy factory, small candy store is still at the check out. The breakfast is one of the best in Chicago.

Date of visit: November 2018

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TheodoreE C

Reviewed January 7, 2019

Excellent food and service

Our dinner club, consisting of three couples, went to Polo for dinner on a Saturday evening in December. Our group dines out about six times a year and our experience at Polo was absolutely the best. The food from the appetizers through dinner and desserts...More

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