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Naha or North Pond?

Need some help deciding between Naha and North Pond for my birthday dinner in a couple of weeks. Never been to either, and I'm leaning towards North Pond because of the setting (we're frequent visitors to Chicago but not locals) but I've heard mixed reviews recently and am getting worried it may not be as wonderful as it once was. Naha, on the other hand, I've been hearing consistently great things about. Can you help me choose? Thanks!

    6 Replies so Far

    1. I'd go with North Pond. It's as good as ever - AND it's still in the park.

        1. re: nsxtasy

          Thanks! Looking forward to it.

            1. re: kristinndc

              Delayed response:

              I love both of them and couldn't possibly decide which food I like better; they're both exceptional and neither one has ever disappointed me. Naha has the advantage of being in the central area and easy to get to for most people and North Pond has the advantage of its beautiful location in the park. Looking forward to going there in the summer when it's still light out and we can enjoy the view.

                1. re: chicgail

                  >> Looking forward to going there in the summer when it's still light out and we can enjoy the view.

                  You can do that now, either for Sunday brunch or for an early dinner seating, especially now that Daylight Savings is here and the sun sets around 7 pm. :)

                    1. re: chicgail

                      Thank you! I think we're going to do North Pond on this visit (with Topolobampo the night before), but clearly Naha will have to be at the top of our list for next time (which shouldn't be too much longer, fortunately).

                        1. re: kristinndc

                          What a great trip. Topo and North Pond in a single weekend. Lucky you. Enjoy.

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