Reviews for Ina Mae in Chicago, IL
Man, this place looked like it was going to be great. We arrived on bingo night. It was loud but a fun atmosphere. The service... was very friendly and fast. The food, however, was very disappointing. The chicken was dry, the dip had no love, and the Mac ncheese was actually spaghetti. Very odd. Read more
The best gumbo I have ever had and I don’t need to go to New Orleans to have it. It’s a small cup of soup but packed with... many delicious ingredients. The cup felt like one pound. No joking! I was almost full and couldn’t finish the Grand Slambreakfast. I tried the gator sausages and I’m not a fan. But the rest of the food was delicious. They have live music too!Love everything about this restaurant! Read more
Stopped by yesterday celebrating June teeth as a solo diner. It wasn't extremely crowded but made a reservation just in case.... They had a nice unassuming background, but keep in mind dining during brunch or later in the evening might be more lively. I hadthe hurricane to drink, which was light in flavor and not boozy. They have a wide variety of food options, which is always apleasant invitation to come back to try other dishes, but for today I ordered the catfish with fries. It's not the best I've hadbut the fish was soft and flaky and no real issues. To finish, I ordered the beignets, and these things are humongous. Giantdonuts with powdered sugar, so be careful because it can get messy. They provide the perfect backdrop to a warm summer, think ofit like being at a summer festival with the food trucks. The service was really nice and personable, which to me ranks above thefood in any establishment. Overall, I enjoyed myself, the food, and if you're looking for a cozy spot for great Southern comfortfood, look no further than Ina Mae's. Read more
Went for dinner. Started with the rum punch which has rotating juices. I liked the juices but couldn’t taste any alcohol. I... wasn’t looking to get drunk but for $12 I wouldn’t liked to taste some alcohol. Shared the crab/cheese fondue as anappetizer. It was loaded with crab and very tasty! Had the chicken tenders and buttermilk biscuit for dinner. That biscuit isfull of butter and I love it! The chicken was very juicy but didn’t have a lot of flavor. Asked for more of the hot honey andgot a small amount which I was charged $1 for. I don’t mind being charged, but please give me more. We shared the side of Macand cheese. It is dense, almost like a casserole/custard, which is fine by me. Overall, I like this place and the decor. Nexttime I’d try some different entree options. Read more
I visited a while ago, and I had an amazing experience. The po boy was AMAZING. Very big sandwich so if you're a small eater,... you can share. I love the snow ball drinks. They tend to be a bit busy, but the food and drinks are worth it. Read more
The atmosphere and the staff were nice… (live music and attentive servers) but that is all Is the only positive i can say... about this place. I got the catfish po’ boy recommended by our waitress and the mac and cheese. The catfish po’ boy wasunder-seasoned and the catfish was all breading. The fried that came with the po’boy were limp and flavorless. Some had thecajun seasoning, but most were bland and it seemed like it wasnt tossed. The mac and cheese was the ABSOLUTELY mostdisappointing thing. To charge us 10 bucks for a tiny prepackaged container of mac and cheese that was very bland and dry….Kinda ridiculous. I could get better mac and cheese from the grocery store for a lot less and a lot more of it. Overall ithought it was overpriced and underdelivered… Read more
I had higher expectations from all the great reviews but was disappointed with cocktails, service and portion size. Highly... recommend the blue crab fondue. The absinthe cocktail drip was not served as described. The seafood tower was not up toexpectations. Willing to try the place on a different occasion. Will try other menu items next time. Read more
Fun and lively place. Lots of chicken. Veggie options as well. Wear elasticated trousers!! We went as a party of five and had... fun. Lovely interiors. Helpful and friendly staff. Read more