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Bill and I went to Pinstripes Friday night for a date night. Pinstripes is distinctive dining and entertainment venue that features a bistro with exceptional Italian/American cuisine and wine; bowling and bocce; a year-round outdoor patio and fire pit; and event space/party rooms accommodating 20-600 people. You can easily enjoy lunch or dinner, private parties, weekend live blues and jazz, wine dinners, mom & tot play dates, clubs and leagues and other exciting promotions. We were boring and just went for dinner. I was immediately impressed when we showed up 25 minutes early for our reservation and they were able to seat us right away. (We thought we'd get stuck in traffic getting there and there was no traffic!)

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As we were trying to decide what to order, they brought out this phenomenal bread basket. I loved the bread strips, because I then didn't fill up on bread.

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I also ordered a Diet Coke and Captain Morgan. Or as the waiter called it “a skinny pirate”. I will admit that I laughed at that. When my drink came is when we realized that waiters here are a team. They are all watching to see if you need anything. There was no waiting for a refill, because they had them coming the whole time we were eating.

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For appetizers, we order calamari and fried mozzarella. The first thing I noticed was that the mozzarella was fresh. To be honest, that completely floored me. You don't often find that. The appetizers were super yummy.

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For the main course, I got the Triple Filet Mignon (each little steak had a different topping), and Bill got the shrimp jambalaya. I had to laugh again when the waiter made sure Bill liked spicy food. Obviously, people order this without realizing that it's got a kick to it. Bill said his food was excellent. My Filet Mignon literally melted in my mouth. Bill couldn't even finish all his food — we had to bring some of it home (aff)!

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Lastly, we ordered dessert. Well, Bill ordered dessert. After finishing my food, there was no room in my stomach for anything else. However, Bill loves cheesecake, so he left just enough room for that. I did sneak a bite and their cheesecake is some of the best cheesecake I have ever had. The strawberries they also used were fresh.

Not only will we go back to Pinstripes again, but Bill said he plans on bringing some of his clients there also. We were impressed with the service and the food. It was that good!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 22 Comments

  1. Blessie Nelson

    Wow! Its almost like a bistro effect!

  2. Giveaways 4 Mom

    This sounds like a great place. I don’t think we have one in my area though.

  3. Anne

    Looks amazing! I like the idea of different toppings for the Filet Mignon, that way you don’t have to pick just one!

  4. Sarah Bailey

    Oh wow that looks delicious – I would definitely have to pop in if I happened to be in the area 🙂 x

  5. mommasbacon

    Yum! That looks fantastic! I’d love to see some pictures of Bocci being played!

    1. Lisa

      We were going to play Bocci ball but were too full after eating. LOL

  6. Michelle Kay

    All these photos make me hungry!! I can’t wait for a date night there and bowling too! How have I not been here yet?! Thanks so much for the awesome idea!!

    1. Lisa

      We were wondering the same thing! It was a reallyc ool place!

  7. NYCSingleMom

    sounds like a fun place and the food looks oh so delish!

  8. brett

    love the skinny pirate- great name.

    the asparagus caught my eye for sure. yum.

  9. Alyssa C

    Great review, all your pictures have made me extremely hungry!

  10. Jennifer Young

    That looks really good! Especially the fried mozzarella and the dessert, yum!

  11. Leilani

    That looks like such a fun place. I wish there was one near me. I’d make my husband take me there for a date night!

  12. Marcie W.

    Everything you had during your meal looks mouth watering! Combined with supreme service, it sounds like this place is top notch.

  13. I love filet and your meal looked delicious. I would of never set foot in a place named Pinstripes had I not seen the pic’s of your food. Next time we head out for dinner were going to head there.

  14. Toni

    Those dishes all look amazing.

  15. LyndaS

    It looks good. I hope you got a game of bowling in, too.

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