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FIRE Chicago Reviews
Confused with this rating.
.. FIRE has a *fire* tasting menu. Everything we had was very special, creative, and infused with their signature smokey flavor. Absolutely loved our experience. The service and ambiance were top-notched.
2025 Chicago.
Dinner review. Tasting menu. Fire-focused (obviously). Alinea group. ASPARAGUS Grilled purple asparagus, charred ginger oil, smoked rice wine vinegar, tiger prawn stuffed morel SCALLOP Horseradish and dried shiso cured Hokkaido scallop seared over
Thomas and Journey (spelling may be inaccurate) were beyond
Thomas and Journey (spelling may be inaccurate) were beyond amazing. Asparagus dish with morels? The purse dish? NOMS. However, icing on the damn cake? Journey reading the vibes, seating is with Thomas, and a generally spectacular experience. Can
Glad I tried another Grant Achatz establishment but can't
Glad I tried another Grant Achatz establishment but can't say I left loving the place. Thomas our server started strong but service suffered as the evening went on. Surprising considering the restaurant group and the automatic 20% charge. Not
Ambiance - dim, tight tables, open kitchen, wasn't a huge
Ambiance - dim, tight tables, open kitchen, wasn't a huge fan of the scent of the candles they lit up throughout the restaurant Service - exceptional, servers were super nice and went over every course Food - super creative dishes & flavors
Don't listen to the critics.
This place is FIRE! Perhaps one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had, and I've been all over the world. From the fresh ingredients..to the presentation...to the very attentive waitstaff, the entire experience was first class. Cre
I really wanted this place to be good.
Unfortunately the Alinea Group name didn't live up to its reputation this time. Based in the Fulton Market district not far from Next, another Alinea Group restaurant, Fire promises a bold tasting menu. The open concept kitchen which produces t
I had a sincerely incredible experience at FIRE.
Every dish felt like it came straight from the flames--smoky, rich, and incredibly thoughtful. It actually feels impossible to choose a standout, but if I must: the halibut, the maitake, and the sacchetti are all worth returning for, again and again.
The first 3 courses are actually just 1 course.
The food completely lacks flavor other than the beef cheek and the one piece of ravioli they serve you. This place is more focused on how the food looks versus how it actually tastes, not surprised given it's an Alinea Group restaurant. You wi
Food was very good as expected, though not a fan of the
Food was very good as expected, though not a fan of the beef cheeks. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairings, which were excellent. Food not as good as Alinea, of course, but less expensive and atmosphere was great. One big complaint - w
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to FIRE Chicago at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the FIRE Chicago page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
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1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* DistinguishedTree58, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's $200 bid.
* DistinguishedTree58 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to DistinguishedTree58 for any questions Peter may have as DistinguishedTree58 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* DistinguishedTree58 now uses their connections at FIRE Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If DistinguishedTree58 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, DistinguishedTree58 receives the $200 reward which is credited to DistinguishedTree58's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at FIRE Chicago!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
