The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge Burr Ridge

Upscale brunch spot with a limited menu. I thought the food was delicious but highly overpriced for the portion size. I paid $17 for a fancy avocado toast. Was in with a group of girls on a Sunday afternoon and the place was PACKED. My friends enjoyed their various dishes and drinks but felt the same about the pricing. Some of their dinner menu items were not available during brunch and that was a bummer because they sounded delicious. A fun date spot but nothing else.

If you are looking for a place to gather with friends and family, try the Hampton Social. There are several locations, but I headed to the one in Burr Ridge. If you drive from the south side on a Saturday afternoon, you will run into traffic on I55, but it should only take 45 minutes from Hyde Park. I was happy to see a free parking garage adjacent to the Hampton Social. The hostess greeted us immediately and offered to seat us even though our entire party was not present. We sat at a large booth. There was enough room for six people to fit comfortably. However, it was only four of us dining. If you are concerned about spacing, don't worry. The noise level was appropriate, and the natural light made the room glow. We started with specialty cocktails: Espresso Martini, I Glitterally Can't and Hampton Frose. Everyone enjoyed their cocktail. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and I only needed one. The edible gold is a nice touch. We ordered from the share & socialize menu: Monkey Bread, Bang Bang Chicken and Lobster & Brie Dip. I tried everything. The bread reminded me of my favorite pretzel place. The chicken was crispy and well-seasoned, and the seafood salad and slaw were tasty. I ordered the dip, and I was not disappointed. If you like pita, you will enjoy this dip. The portion sizes were perfect. We ate everything. We also ordered from the cold bar, soup & salads and hand helds menu: Shrimp & Octopus Ceviche, New England Clam Chowder, Hampton Cesar and Shelter Island Chicken Sandwich. The ceviche was fresh, and the house potato chips were crunchy. We were satisfied with the timing of the food. The server checked on us and replaced the water bottle when needed. We enjoyed our time at Hampton Social, and I will be back. The live music was great. Do not forget to leave a tip for the entertainment. Oh, order shots. I enjoyed the presentation.