Amazing!! We picked it for a birthday dinner within Logan's Square. Jackpot!! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Johnson
This is officially one of my new favorite restaurants!! I went here for my birthday, and I was so pleased with everything! The staff was so attentive and friendly! I really enjoyed the mood lighting that they said definitely gives it a nice romantic vibe in there So it’s great for a date night. But getting into the food— i was sooooooo Please, because every single thing was good! We started off with the complementary soup and I honestly could’ve went home with a gallon of it. It was so tasty, My only wish is that they had some bread to go with it lol. We ordered the crabcakes. They were thin and a little bit crispy Like a patty compared to other crabcakes, but I loved it, The sauces that it came with made it even better. For my entrée, I ordered the surf and turf with the poblano shrimp and grilled veggies (Definitely recommending the veggies over the complementary salad) Everything was so flavorful and juicy. I honestly can’t wait to go back if I could give it 5000 stars I would💚 I ended up making this place my number one on Beli!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becky Joy Villar
Wow! 🤩 This restaurant was magical. The food was extraordinary and excellent. We ate some of the best food we’ve ever had at a restaurant. Though the entrance to this place is very unassuming, we were lead to the dining area where the atmosphere was extra special and very private. We were made to feel welcome immediately and had amazing service. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Lawson
Penumbra has been my spot since the day it opened. Tucked away just enough that you might miss it — and that’s part of the magic. From the outside, you see the cocktail lounge, which already sets the mood, but the real charm reveals itself once you walk through those doors into the dining area.
The mother-and-son duo behind this place have created something rare — warm, welcoming, and consistent every single time. In all the years I’ve been coming here (and I go every year for my birthday), I’ve never had a bad meal, bad service, or bad vibe. Not once.
The space strikes the perfect balance — romantic enough for a date night, yet still comfortable to bring friends or family. The lighting, music, and energy make it feel like an escape from the city without ever leaving it.
The food? Always exceptional. Their shrimp-free soup is my absolute favorite — I tell them every time I need a bucket of it to go. Every dish is crafted with care and flavor that stays with you. And the cocktails? Always on point — balanced, creative, and worth savoring.
I’ve kept Penumbra quiet for years because it’s felt like mine. But some places deserve to be celebrated — and this one stands the test of time. I hope it’s around for many years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Croddy
The service was mediocre. The food was extra salty and average beyond belief. Go to a restaurant where they know how to cook and treat you well. Or, dine at your own risk.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Lisa Mahon
Really amazing food and wine selection was so diverse and seclusions. The standout was the service, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for a romantic date night or fun night out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danny Parks
Brought my fiancé here for our anniversary and it was the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. Very romantic, the food/drinks were delicious, and our server was really sweet. She had a Don Julio margarita w/strip steak and I had salmon w/old fashion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Dixon
Alex was a wonderful Server and always the food and drinks were excellent. They never disappoint from the ambiance to the amazing service and quality of food. We love coming to this place. This is definitely a romantic place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valentina Miller
Went to Penumbra for dinner and it’s the real deal if you’re trying to do something a little special. The vibe is cozy and romantic without being stuffy. I had the ribeye with chimichurri and my date went for the salmon—both cooked perfect, packed with flavor. We split a bottle of Malbec too. Service was smooth and on point all night.
Would definitely go back! The front half is a wine bar and the back half is the restaurant. Very romantic atmosphere. Menu is on the smaller side but everything was amazing. The servers were excellent as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgyn “Mo” Taith
For my last day in Chicago, I wanted to take my cousin and his husband out for a nice dinner as a thank you for hosting me. Penumbra did not disappoint. From start to finish, everything was on point. I'll be back in September, and we'll go to Penumbra again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo Peña
This place amazing food very tasty. And the service it's amazing 😍 our server Jose was on point and great recommendations 😀😀😀. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
luna raiin
THE BEST foid, atmosohere and service we've ever had!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexis Rodriguez
The food was delicious. Very intimate location to celebrate a beautiful occasion or for any date night. The food was very flavorful. The drinks were very delicious as well. Our server, Alex was very attentive and very polite. Always checking up on us and making sure everything was up to par. He made the experience delightful as well! Thank you Alex!
The food was amazing and so was the service! Beautiful and romantic place! Love this place!
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Soup, Salad, Complementary Soup, Shrimp and Steak, Creole Jalapeño Shrimp
Amazing!! We picked it for a birthday dinner within Logan's Square.
Jackpot!! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is officially one of my new favorite restaurants!! I went here for my birthday, and I was so pleased with everything! The staff was so attentive and friendly! I really enjoyed the mood lighting that they said definitely gives it a nice romantic vibe in there So it’s great for a date night. But getting into the food— i was sooooooo Please, because every single thing was good! We started off with the complementary soup and I honestly could’ve went home with a gallon of it. It was so tasty, My only wish is that they had some bread to go with it lol. We ordered the crabcakes. They were thin and a little bit crispy Like a patty compared to other crabcakes, but I loved it, The sauces that it came with made it even better. For my entrée, I ordered the surf and turf with the poblano shrimp and grilled veggies (Definitely recommending the veggies over the complementary salad) Everything was so flavorful and juicy. I honestly can’t wait to go back if I could give it 5000 stars I would💚 I ended up making this place my number one on Beli!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! 🤩 This restaurant was magical. The food was extraordinary and excellent. We ate some of the best food we’ve ever had at a restaurant. Though the entrance to this place is very unassuming, we were lead to the dining area where the atmosphere was extra special and very private. We were made to feel welcome immediately and had amazing service. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Penumbra has been my spot since the day it opened. Tucked away just enough that you might miss it — and that’s part of the magic. From the outside, you see the cocktail lounge, which already sets the mood, but the real charm reveals itself once you walk through those doors into the dining area.
The mother-and-son duo behind this place have created something rare — warm, welcoming, and consistent every single time. In all the years I’ve been coming here (and I go every year for my birthday), I’ve never had a bad meal, bad service, or bad vibe. Not once.
The space strikes the perfect balance — romantic enough for a date night, yet still comfortable to bring friends or family. The lighting, music, and energy make it feel like an escape from the city without ever leaving it.
The food? Always exceptional. Their shrimp-free soup is my absolute favorite — I tell them every time I need a bucket of it to go. Every dish is crafted with care and flavor that stays with you. And the cocktails? Always on point — balanced, creative, and worth savoring.
I’ve kept Penumbra quiet for years because it’s felt like mine. But some places deserve to be celebrated — and this one stands the test of time. I hope it’s around for many years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was mediocre. The food was extra salty and average beyond belief. Go to a restaurant where they know how to cook and treat you well. Or, dine at your own risk.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Really amazing food and wine selection was so diverse and seclusions. The standout was the service, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for a romantic date night or fun night out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brought my fiancé here for our anniversary and it was the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. Very romantic, the food/drinks were delicious, and our server was really sweet. She had a Don Julio margarita w/strip steak and I had salmon w/old fashion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex was a wonderful Server and always the food and drinks were excellent. They never disappoint from the ambiance to the amazing service and quality of food. We love coming to this place. This is definitely a romantic place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Penumbra for dinner and it’s the real deal if you’re trying to do something a little special. The vibe is cozy and romantic without being stuffy. I had the ribeye with chimichurri and my date went for the salmon—both cooked perfect, packed with flavor. We split a bottle of Malbec too. Service was smooth and on point all night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Would definitely go back! The front half is a wine bar and the back half is the restaurant. Very romantic atmosphere. Menu is on the smaller side but everything was amazing. The servers were excellent as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For my last day in Chicago, I wanted to take my cousin and his husband out for a nice dinner as a thank you for hosting me. Penumbra did not disappoint.
From start to finish, everything was on point.
I'll be back in September, and we'll go to Penumbra again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place amazing food very tasty. And the service it's amazing 😍 our server Jose was on point and great recommendations 😀😀😀. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE BEST foid, atmosohere and service we've ever had!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious. Very intimate location to celebrate a beautiful occasion or for any date night. The food was very flavorful. The drinks were very delicious as well. Our server, Alex was very attentive and very polite. Always checking up on us and making sure everything was up to par. He made the experience delightful as well! Thank you Alex!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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