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Photos: Bobby’s Deerfield Opens With Full House

Diners fill the tables and bar on new restaurant’s first night of business.

By Steve Sadin
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October 17, 2012

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When one walks into Bobby's Deerfield, they see the bar with the dining room beyond.

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When one walks into Bobby's Deerfield, they see the bar with the dining room beyond.

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Bar stools and tables adorn the west well of Bobby's.

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Bobby’s Deerfield opened Tuesday with a full restaurant, people at the bar and a few people waiting for tables at 7 p.m.

Deerfield’s newest eatery started letting customers in at 4:30 p.m.

Earlier: Bobby’s Deerfield Plans Sumptuous Menu

“We’re happy to be here,” co-owner Bobby Arifi said. “The reception for us has been completely overwhelming. We’re going to have 150 people here and that’s a great opening night. We won’t be serving lunch until the 29^th.”

People were ordering hamburgers, steaks, seafood and pasta a well as having conversation and drinks at the bar. Two guests, Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board of Education member Steve Schwartz and his wife, Miriam Schwartz, are fans of Arifi’s other restaurant, Café Lucci in Glenview.

“We’re happy to be here,” Steve Schwartz said. “We’re familiar with Café Lucci. It’ a wonderful restaurant.”

Miriam Schwartz echoed Steve’ thoughts. “The service is fantastic,” she said. “They have a great wine list.”

Related Topics: Bobby Arifi, Bobby's Deerfield, Cafe Lucci, Local Business, and New Business 2011

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Alexa Raye

6:29 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Is there a location/address?? Would love to try it but have no clue where it is because the author failed to mention this! Is it where Italian Kitchen was located on Deerfield road at Rosmary Terrace? Is it where Masque used to be? Anyone know???

Walter White

7:08 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

You asked the same question in the last article and it was answered. Do you have a short term memory problem?

john showerman

1:11 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

across street from italian kitchen

Walter White

1:16 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

So now can we dispense with the faux outrage every time the Patch writes a story and leaves out the address?

Wang

7:05 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Try a site called Google for address info. I did and it took me to bobbydeerfield.com where the address was displayed. Looks like it is on the southeast corner of Waukegen and Deerfield. I was not planning on trying the restaurant before this article, but after hearing "people were having conversation" I am all in. And from photo #1 above, doesn't it appear that sleeves are not allowed in the restaurant? #BringRetail2Deerfield

Sandy Arnstein Zeller

7:07 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

The address is 695 Deerfield Road.

Beth

7:47 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Alexa, for the record Italian kitchen is located at 648 Deerfield Road, where it has been not only a Deerfield icon but a thriving restaurant in Deerfield for 40 years. Bobby's is where Soprafina's failed, Red Star left with the same fate and Town house came and went.

Harry Steindler

5:26 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Go get 'em Beth! - Italian Kitchen is a wonderful DF institution - great food, friendly service (ask for Debbie)!, comfortable atmosphere. Good luck to Bobbys also - the more successful businesses we have, the better! But never forget the Italian Kitchen - great take out (pizza is awesome) as well!

marco sangria

8:09 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

richie rich and mrs howell did not call me to tell me about the grand opening, I passed by on monday night and didnt see any activity, I know their food is great as is their service at the Glenview location. Cant wait for my friends to call me and make a date. Congratulations and hope you are serving those crabcakes.

J.Lyn

10:38 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Alexa... You asked this last time there was an article...and people responded. You still need to know ??? You apparently know how to use the computer...so if the answers given above don't do it for you...I suggest Google...or MapQuest...or calling Bobby's.
Yikes girl...get it done!

McCloud

4:09 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Looks like a cougar habitat based on the picture.

A concerned parent

5:38 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

We were at Bobby's last night - the food is amazing!

In particular, the calamari is the best we've ever had, the filet was sooo yummy & we fought over the coconut sherbet!

RB

5:45 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Was this a 'soft launch' where people are invited for free food? Don't get me wrong, it's a great way to launch a restaurant and start a buzz, but if the buzz is a news article, the article should mention the 'soft' opening aspect of a full house. Does anyone know?

Walter White

6:14 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

IK has good pizza but as for the rest of the menu....not so much.

Harry Steindler

6:19 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Disagree with Walter about Italian Kitchen - soup, salad, veal parm, spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli, linguini and broccoli, Italian Beef sandwich, etc - very good - great deserts as well!

Walter White

6:28 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Well that's what makes America great..variety of opinions.

Walter White

6:49 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

But I will say that in a town filled with Italian restaurants (and I haven't tried Bobby's yet), Rosebud is clearly head and shoulders above the rest. It's every bit as good as Taylor Street and I consider that one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.

LMS

6:22 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Cut Alexa some slack, everyone has brain farts now and then.

Walter White

6:31 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Where is Bobby Deerfield's again? WHY ISN'T THE STUPID PATCH PRINTING THE ADDRESS????

Harvey

7:31 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

I personally enjoy the take out food at Italian Kitchen VERY much. But take out is all I will do since the slowness of their service is annoying....

Harry Steindler

10:00 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Harvey - I suggest giving Italian Kitchen (in restaurant service) another try - we have found the service to be excellent the last couple of years - and ask for Debbie as your server!

Beth

7:12 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

In 2012 made to order food is a rarity. We are so use to standing in line for our food that was prepared days before only to walk up and within minutes it's on your plate. I prefer to wait a bit and get something made as If you stopped over at my house and I prepared a home cooked meal for you backed up with the passion in its truest form. Hence, the waiting a little longer. Some people don't get it. Or maybe they don't want it. Or maybe both. Harry you and I will hopefully see each other devouring our favorite dish as loyal patrons of the Italian kitchen. And yes, Bobby's is on my list- but those good old stand by restaurants will always be on my list.

Walter White

8:25 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

No need to lash out at anyone who gives you a bad review. If you've been in business for 40 years you must doing well and have many loyal customers.

Beth

9:55 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

I'm not lashing out I swear... And I'm not the owner. Lol!! Just a loyal patron of a local icon.

Walter White

10:20 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

OK my mistake. Must be a coincidence that the owners name is Beth and is close friends with Harry.

Moe @ the Buck

10:15 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

That's it. We are all going to to meet up at Bobbys in deerfield @ 695 Deerfield rd, hold hands, and sing kum ba ya over some calamari. Then we're all going to the Silver Dollar Tavern in Highwood for pumpkin fest which starts tonight. We are in front of city hall or @ the bar @336Greenbay Rd. See you there.