Restaurant

Table, Donkey and Stick

Name: Table, Donkey and Stick
Address: 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
Telephone: (773) 486-8525
Price range: moderate

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BIB GOURMAND

Table, Donkey and Stick is one of the best restaurant restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Table, Donkey and Stick draws its name from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale and its culinary DNA from the mountain inns of the Alps — and that pairing is not merely decorative.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Table, Donkey and Stick draws its name from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale and its culinary DNA from the mountain inns of the Alps — and that pairing is not merely decorative. Since opening in 2012, Chef Scott Manley has built one of Chicago's more distinctly positioned rooms around Alpine and Central European traditions: whole-animal cookery, housemade charcuterie, in-house breads, and a philosophy rooted in relationships with local farms. The Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin, sustained across five consecutive years as of 2025, signals something specific: this is a kitchen that delivers genuine technique and ingredient integrity without pricing itself out of regular rotation. This is the restaurant for the diner who finds most "European-inspired" rooms in Chicago either too precious or too shallow — here, the concept has actual convictions behind it. The menu's center of gravity runs from the rustic to the considered. The CDK burger has accumulated enough local devotion to appear on serious Chicago burger shortlists — rare territory for a restaurant better known for its Alpine leanings, and a reliable indicator of kitchen confidence across formats. More representative of the room's identity: grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils, a preparation that reflects the whole-animal sourcing ethos and the kind of low-glamour, high-skill cooking the Alps tradition demands. The choucroute garni, built around sauerkraut purée, is the charcuterie program made plate-ready — the sort of dish that only works when the cured meats are made in-house. For dessert, pretzel ice cream atop jalapeño caramel is cited as a recurring reason to stay for the full arc of a meal. The communal tables and inviting bar mean the room rewards solo diners and groups equally, though the bar is the right move for walk-ins or weeknight flexibility. Reservations are advisable on weekends given the Michelin visibility. The practical order: anchor the meal to the lamb shoulder or choucroute garni, let the burger settle the debate about whether this kitchen can work every register, and do not skip the pretzel ice cream.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Rating (Google) 9.2

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Date Night and Cheap Eats

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Neighborhood

Chicago | 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

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moderate

Taste Score

8.5/10

Phone

(773) 486-8525

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CDK burger

Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils

Choucroute garni

Pretzel ice cream with jalapeño caramel

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What makes Table, Donkey and Stick worth the move

Table, Donkey and Stick looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. CDK burger and Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 794 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 794 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and Cheap Eats

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Date Night Cheap Eats Fine Dining Logan Square casual night cool local

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Google rating: 9.2 from 794 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: CDK burger, Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils, Choucroute garni

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Address: 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Phone: (773) 486-8525
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.5/10
Hours: Check restaurant site
Google rating: 9.2 (794 reviews)
Cuisine: Restaurant
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Table, Donkey and Stick serve?

Table, Donkey and Stick is a Restaurant restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Table, Donkey and Stick draws its name from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale and its culinary DNA from the mountain inns of the Alps — and that pairing is not merely decorative.

What is Table, Donkey and Stick best for?

Table, Donkey and Stick is best for date night, cheap eats, fine dining, logan square, casual night, cool, local. Table, Donkey and Stick looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. CDK burger and Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 794 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Table, Donkey and Stick?

Table, Donkey and Stick is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 794 reviews

What should I order at Table, Donkey and Stick?

Start with CDK burger, Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils, Choucroute garni and Pretzel ice cream with jalapeño caramel. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Table, Donkey and Stick worth visiting?

Table, Donkey and Stick holds a 9.2 Google rating from 794 reviews. Table, Donkey and Stick looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. CDK burger and Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 794 Google reviews.

Where is Table, Donkey and Stick located?

Table, Donkey and Stick is located at 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Table, Donkey and Stick's hours?

Table, Donkey and Stick's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Does Table, Donkey and Stick take reservations?

Yes, Table, Donkey and Stick accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Table, Donkey and Stick good for a date night?

Yes — Table, Donkey and Stick is tagged for date night dining. Table, Donkey and Stick looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. CDK burger and Grilled lamb shoulder over creamy lentils also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 794 Google reviews.

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