Best Gastro Pubs in Grant Park

We chose this place for our anniversary dinner, and we’re glad we did! The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was outstanding. Our server was incredibly attentive and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. For our meal, we ordered the flatbread, burger, and lamb, and all three dishes were excellent. The flatbread was flavorful and perfectly prepared, and the lamb was the star of the night—my wife absolutely loved it. The burger, while cooked more on the well-done side than the medium we ordered, still had such great flavor that it made up for the doneness. We indulged in three desserts: the Tiramisu, Oreo Cheesecake, and Cremoso de Chocolate. This was the only part of the meal that didn’t fully shine. The Tiramisu was good overall, but there was so much cocoa powder on top that we both found ourselves coughing on the first bite—it required some strategic eating. The Oreo Cheesecake was the standout, though it didn’t have the traditional cheesecake consistency. The Cremoso de Chocolate was a bit underwhelming flavor-wise, but in fairness, it might just be meant to be more subtle. Overall, it was a fantastic evening with mostly excellent food, a few minor critiques, and exceptional service. We’ll definitely be back for another special occasion!

The food was fine. Nothing special. The steak was more Costco quality than butcher quality. The grilled chicken on top of the salad was okay. Didn't sound feel like they used the highest end chicken. The prices are reasonable in today's market. The fish and chips were pretty good. I think they could have used a little less breading, but I think that was the best dish in the group that we got.

"First time dining at Buena Vida and it was an excellent experience! The restaurant is lovely with a great atmosphere, but not stuffy. The food was delicious (wonderful paella); our server Chloe was the best, answering all our questions and making great menu suggestions. We were there to celebrate a birthday and the manager on duty, Ivana sent us a round of champagne for the occasion; very classy! I highly recommend Buena Vida and will be back."

What a great experience we had with our server Elizabeth. The food was amazing, and should you try the Pork Belly (which I highly recommend), please make sure you let the Chef know it needs to be a standard item on the menu. We decided to select more of the smaller plates and share. The Cucumber salad was more than enough for the both of us. We also enjoyed the Pork Belly Special and the Roasted Piquillo Toast. For dessert, the Peach Cobbler Cream Sundae was not only delicious, it was fun as a build your own presentation. The selection of flavors allows you to enjoy multiple combinations. The fresh presentation of local products from the Atlanta region does not disappoint. We will certainly go back to expand our experience to other menu items...but will always ensure we get the Pork Bellies!