African Harambee

Reviewed by WalterR5459 on 02/16/2009.
Member since February 2009, Total Reviews: 1 (Wilmette, IL)

This is a 35-minute restaurant: Waited 35 to be seated (though had reservation); 35 minutes to get a waiter; 35 minutes to get semi-warm food. To compensate, manager brought free cups of soup, semi warm. Nice people. Terrible experience. And it was our Valentine's Day dinner. He admitted that help was absent. But the chef was on sloooow motion too. Ugh.

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Reviewed by JudyH2280 on 03/24/2008.
Member since March 2008, Total Reviews: 4 (Female, Wilmette, IL)

The host asked about our preferences and suggested beers and appropriate side dishes to enhance our selections. Everything from appetizers to desserts was carefully, although somewhat slowly, prepared and presented in a most appetizer manner. Portions ranged from adequate (vegetarian "egg rolls") to very generous (entrées) and we had appetizer, soup, entrée, beers and dessert for about $25 per person. We will return for a second helping soon!

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Reviewed by LaurentL196705 on 12/31/2007.
Member since April 2002, Total Reviews: 9 (Chicago, IL)

Great addition to the neighborhood. The menu offers more variety than an Ethiopian restaurant.

Reviewed by TomK1431293 on 12/17/2007.
Member since July 2002, Total Reviews: 22 (50s, Evanston, IL)

African cuisine on training wheels, good beginner's guide to African food

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Reviewed by Ngiste on 07/20/2007.
Member since July 2007, Total Reviews: 1 (San Diego, CA)

The menu samples from cuisines all over Africa, with meat, vegetarian and seafood options. It's good to go with a few people to get a decent sampling.The decor is simple, but with large windows for people watching and beautiful African artwork on the walls. Service is quick but doesn't rush you out, and the music is just as diverse as the menu, ranging from zouk to to traditional Ethiopian songs. The crowd is diverse, from African immigrants look