I haven't been to Sable, but when someone tells me they dined at a restaurant and enjoyed the shrimp and grits, I need to know more. It's one of my very favorite dishes and I'm always looking for a good version. The best I've tried is still at Dante's Kitchen in New Orleans (I've had it there twice) where they serve whole, shell-on shrimp with stone ground grits and an amazing andouille-red eye gravy . . . the dish offers absolutely everything I look for in shrimp and grits. (Here's a picture I found on the web to give you an idea (click on the small picture to see a larger one): http://www.cynicalcook.com/2009/12/dant ... leans.html. But with limited trips to the Big Easy, I need something to tide me over.

LTH member aviva5675 just posted a positive comment about the shrimp and grits at Sable in another thread, but without that much description about what was good about it. So I looked at the Sable menu and saw that they serve Laughing Bird shrimp (thought you couldn't find them these days - I must be wrong) and Three Sisters cheddar grits - hardly a helpful description. There must be a sauce, right? And despite multiple mentions of the shrimp and grits in the this thread, I still know very little about Sable's version, just how good it is, and I haven't seen any pictures. So for those who have tried Sable's shrimp and grits, please tell me more, I'd appreciate it.

And if you know anything more about Sable's lobster roll, I'd like to know that too. Once again, Sable's menu is of little help.

I have not eaten either dish, but Penny Pollack of Chicago Magazine recently tweeted a photo of the lobster rolls, here.

Yes that tweet pic of the lobster rolls is it- I had a bite of the lobster, which had a lemony taste and not super mayonaise=y, so if you like your lobster roll a little lighter, youd probably like these.

The shrimp/grits had a bbq sauce in them that made it a bit spicy. We actually asked if it was a chile or what was in it and the waiter gave a name of some southern hot sauce he said they used. It seemed to be mainly where the shrimp were, as opposed to being through out the grits, which were creamy and light. The shrimp were not enormous but a nice small bite.
found a pic or two of the shrimp/grits here:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-90Q5UgCmBzI/T ... G_8176.JPG

While I personally liked it alot it was a hair spicy for me, but as stated my husband, who loves spice, was nuts about this dish.

BR wrote:I haven't been to Sable, but when someone tells me they dined at a restaurant and enjoyed the shrimp and grits, I need to know more.

Just made a rez for Friday -- I'll let you know.

Shrimp and grits were very good, but I don't have any basis for comparison. Tasty, plentiful but smallish shrimp, can't cheesy grits, and a sauce that tasted of hot sauce.

Lots of other good things there too, more writing later.

I've just had two dinners at Sable in the past week (different guests requesting a return there each time) and one had the Shrimp & Grits which is her favorite dish and is *not* shared so I can't comment. I continue to really enjoy Sable - the range of options makes for such a fun meal each time and makes for very happy dining companions. The service is always such a great mix of skillful and friendly ... I'm hoping for a return again very soon.

I stopped at Sable for some drinks on Saturday night and was really impressed. We had the Shore Leave (Bols Genever, coconut, Averna, and grapefruit); Life Tether (Old Forester, Laird's Apple Brandy, Averna, Bittercube Jamaican bitters #1); and -- my favorite -- the Weathertell (Rye, Gilka Kummel, molasses, and lemon).

We paid our first visit here last night--and indeed had yummy cuisine and craft cocktails--but just one feature is what I want to comment on in this post.

Namely, even though the place was full and lively (even on a night when big snow was coming), we could hear each other talk.

That, which ought to be taken for granted, has sadly become something one can't take for granted in Chicago's trendier restaurants.

Somehow, Sable combines trendiness with noise levels that don't cause hearing loss.

As a PS, our server provided outstanding guidance and recommendations, concerning the cocktails and the food. A splendid time was had by all.

Stopped going to Publican because of the noise level. As good as the food can be, hate not being able to hear my tablemates.

One of Chicago's best-known former "Top Chef" contestants is heading west. Heather Terhune, who famously feuded with Beverly Kim during the chef competition reality show's season nine in Texas, is leaving Sable Kitchen & Bar—and Chicago—on February 27.

http://chicago.eater.com/2015/2/17/8053341/heather-terhune-exiting-sable-san-francisco