Grace & Leavitt — Restaurant in Lake View Township

Bartender was unwelcoming and pretentious, and funnily enough they were quiet misinformed on the subject. First off, they made fun of a customer who asked for a fruity martini, going on a rant about how no one knows what a martini is and how the name has lost all meaning. Unnecessary, but fair enough. Then as I looked over the menu, I saw they had a “margarita” and the ingredients were tequila, lime juice, and agave. I used to manage a tequila bar and for 2 years I lived and breathed margaritas, so I said “oh interesting, no triple sec or orange liqueur in your margarita”. The bartender snapped at me “yeah, that’s how it’s SUPPOSED to be”. Well, my dear friend, now that I have found my voice, I would like you to meet a little thing called the internet where a quick google search will tell you aaaalllll about margaritas, where and how they originated, etc, but I’ll save you a few milliseconds: a classic margarita is “supposed” to be tequila, lime, and triple sec. But let’s get to the real issue- can people just order what they want and drink what they want without being judged for it?

I definitely got the vibe that this bar is a watering-hole type that caters first and foremost to the locals. Which is fine. But if you don’t live down the block or you don’t want to intrude on the weekly PTA meeting, I’d find...

Primary bartender (bearded hipster who always wears a hat) is super pretentious and oblivious to the market. The first time I came my kids weren’t allowed inside or to draw with chalk on the patio (we were 50% of the clientel at the time) and the 2nd time I came in I couldn’t order a cocktail 45 minutes before close because he already dumped juices, etc. He seems annoyed with the level of service needed for the local patrons and disconnected entirely from the demographic. Staff has no regard for customer service or any awareness of the area they are serving. A cocktail bar could do just fine but not with self-serving arrogant approach to the...

I look forward to coming to Grace and Leavitt! This place is sitting on your back porch at home, mixed with gorgeous and clean marble bar top, fun tunes and more than anything, the sweetest most personable bartenders. Neil remembered our drinks, checked in on us and made us feel taken care of. Kalica made us smile, gave us amazing recommendations and made sure we had everything we need. And neither of them forgot to treat my dog Dottie with the same quality of service - with a fresh pup cup and water as soon as she wanted it! All in all, I’ll continue being a regular as often as possible! (Can you be...