Restaurant Review: Wildwood
January 1, 2009 by Tom Cantwell
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
Nancy and I were thrilled to do the restaurant review for this month’s eGeneva. Geneva is filled with wonderful restaurants, and Wildwood is a family favorite. The food is phenomenal, the dining room warm and cozy; and owner, Patrick Neary, must live there because he never fails to stop by to say hi.
Our server, David Heidorn, who has waited on us on numerous occasions, convinced us to start with the oyster bar, available every Thursday, offering a variety of fresh oysters from both coasts. In the past we’ve started with Seafood Fondue for two, a warm bread bowl filled with shrimp, crabmeat and scallops in a rich cheese and white wine sauce. It’s tough to say which we like better.
Nancy’s entrée was Steak Diane. A lot of restaurants offer this dish, but Wildwood is the only place Nancy will order it. She’s not sure why, but it’s just better. My entrée was the Barramundi, an Australian fish, roasted and topped with toasted macadamia nuts, served on a cedar plank with mango salsa. There is something for everyone on the menu; and over the last couple of years, Nancy and I have tried to sample it all!
Plan to spend some time in Wildwood’s lounge. The entertainment alone is reason to go. And on our last visit Patrick gave us a tour of their newly opened private dining room. We’ll definitely use it for our next party.
Not only is Wildwood an excellent choice for dinner, but it is also a great destination for lunch or Sunday brunch. Believe me, you’re cheating yourself by not going.
Call Wildwood at 630-377-8325 for reservations or information.
Tom and Nancy Cantwell reside in Geneva with their two sons, Tommy and Brandon. Tom is also the drummer for the Geneva based band, Gallery.
This article first appeared in the January 2009 issue of eGeneva Magazine.
