Next Door Bistro - Northbrook

I have been here 4 times in the last few months, the food is great and tastes very fresh. the wait staff are always attentive and very friendly. The owner is extremely condescending to guests and staff. Don’t expect to be seated on a walk in basis, we were turned away our first time in. You must make reservations. I would have rated it higher, however, I feel the owners/managers disposition really disappoints me every visit.

We waited 15 minutes to get a menu and water. My girlfriend ordered a chicken diinner and to say the serving was skimpy it was a compliment. It had no taste and limited seasoning. I had a filet of Sea Bass that was at the most 4 tp 5 ounces. The side of asparagus was 3 pieces. Service was decent. The paetner- manager was demeaning and stated sternly we ALWAYS serve 9 ounces on any seafood dish. Not even close. Seen many comments about her and the concensous was the same attitude. Do not mind at all paying 37.00 for a fish entree, however this consited of 4 bites. Never again. Btw 2 drinks was 39.00. Drinks good but higher than Chicago Cut, Gibson"s and many more.

There were six of us for dinner. One of the six enjoyed their meal. The waitress was delightful and we did not complain to her as it was not her fault. Needless to say, we will not return and just a heads up for others.

Truly nothing special, over cooked salty pasta, heavy sauce, below average deserts.Will not come again.

We went to this spot for my mom's birthday. 6 of us all ordered the priciest item on the menu, not to mention soup, salad, and dessert on top. My dish came with considerably less couscous than everyone else's, to the point that my family commented on it. When I asked them if they could bring more, the waitress told me the owner had said that we need to order extra couscous for 3$. After dinner, I wanted to make sure the owner actually understood my concern, so i talked to her directly. I was shocked to see how cheap the owner was as she was actually arguing with me over some couscous after I just spent 400$. She didn't accept it at all, and unfortunately for the girl who was serving us, I had to reflect my dissatisfaction in how much I tipped. I guess customer service doesn't mean much to the owner. I regret all the other times I've gone to this place.