Remedy

★★★★☆ 4.4 (147) • $$

"Convinced my book club to come to this bar however they were skeptical due to the lack of signage out front. We came in on a quiet Thursday night and Marisa and Enrique were very approachable and knowledgeable. I have been here serval times and always enjoy staring at the fish tank but I miss the big fish, they too had character."

Bitter Pops

★★★★★ 4.5 (163) • $$

"My lovely wife and I were looking for a special beer that was brewed in honor of a certain retiring meteorologist. Sure enough, we were able to pre-order a 4-pack of this beer online on the Bitter Pops website. This also allowed us the opportunity to visit Bitter Pops for the first time. They offer a decent number of local beers in the taproom, so we each enjoyed some pours while sitting at the central bar. They have a limited food menu with noted items like burgers and fries, but we did not partake.Before we picked up our online beer order, we ogled the tantalizing takeout offerings in the emporium that featured wall-to-wall craft beers. We stuck with our original order, but it was not an easy decision to pass up getting another fun beer purchase."

Taco Lulú

★★★★☆ 4 (97) • $$

"This place is super fun and very affordable. You order up front and sit in the back. They bring you your food/drinks when they are ready but it's a super casual vibe. The food was great and the drinks were strong. The restaurant is based off the owners dog and we got to meet her which is so fun!"

Kama

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67)

"This place is so cute! Been wanting to go for awhile and finally got the chance to hit it up.Our server was great! I think she also was our server at Indienne! But so knowledgeable and attentive!The food was DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered was so flavorful! And we loved the vibe."

Spilt Milk

★★★★☆ 3.8 (146) • $$

"Hipster bar located in Logan Square on Fullerton at California. It's known for the interesting and strong cocktails along with the photo booth so you can take drunk pictures. Spilt Milk actually does have a few cocktails with milk in these. Most don't though, and are okay for those who are non dairy. The prices are kind of high, but that's expected for hipster places like these. About the main reason to come are the cocktails, along with the cool atmosphere. It's not a real big bar, but there's room for a group. The photo booth is epic fun, and there's always people getting pictures. It's about $14 for the cheapest cocktails. The best one we had the last time was the Logan Squares. It's bourbon with banana High Life syrup and tobacco bitters. There wasn't like a tobacco taste to it though. First time going here the kitchen wasn't open. Turns out we weren't missing much though. It only has a few small bites. These are mostly meaty items like pork tacos. Only vegan item is a smashed cucumber salad, not worth it. They do sometimes have pop ups come in on an occasion. Great place for cool cocktails and of course that photo booth. It's kind of pricy but you get some good stuff. There's also beers and wines, and sometimes on Mondays they have a pop up with food or whatever."

Pizza Lobo - Andersonville

★★★★☆ 3.9 (141) • $$

"Interesting pizza joint. My first impression going inside, and don't ask why, was that I was in an Moose or Elk Lodge clubhouse. When you walk up on the space, there is a huge outdoor area as this use to be a business with a parking lot on Clark.There are plenty of tables and space to play outdoor games and to let your kids and dogs run around. For those of us that don't like being outside with the kids and dogs, there is the Moose Lodge clubhouse on the inside.It is a mixed bag of service and self service as you have to order from a Q code and then your items are brought over. They do have bubbles, but at $12 a glass. I did ask if I could do a bottle instead and the bartender accommodated me.The pizzas and wings are crazy good! You have the option of getting either a whole pizza or a selection of pizzas by the slice, which is what I opted for. I got the Spinach Lasagna (ricotta, spinach, shredded mozzarella, red sauce, parmesan) and Sausage. Both were excellent, especially the Spinach Lasagna and at $5 a slice, I like the idea of being able to get a variety of flavors without buying multiple pizzas to take home later.The wings were very good, but spicy as heck for me. Admittedly I am a light weight when it comes to hot stuff. The Queen and The Doctor thought they were fine.I can see this being a great place for people with kids to hang out when the weather is warmer to have a drink and eats and not have to worry about a babysitter.This is definitely been a repeat place for me for a quick slice."

Port & Park Bistro & Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (201) • $$

"This was our last stop for restaurant week 2024!!! We had 2 different brunch spots booked and ended up deciding on this restaurant over the other. Went with this restaurant cause we wanted to try a restaurant in the different neighborhood. So often our default is eating in Fulton market or West Loop, so wanted to try something different. Awesome value for $25 to have brunch, dessert and a cocktail. This establishment has been a part of this neighborhood for a significant period of time. The owner (Steve) was present to and jumped right in with servicing the brunch time rush. It was definitely very busy from 11 AM until about 12:15. Once the establishment got there groove on regarding brunch things started to roll out pretty promptly. For food I got the grits and shrimp brunch item. That was definitely tasty and filling. The quality of the grits were definitely better than most. 4 drinks I got a glass of Prosecco which was chilled perfectly. Additionally I got a Greek liquor Spritz, named Ionia Mastika Spritz. Both drinks were really good and refreshing, I would come back for happy hour as they have some deals. I could see this place being really cute with the patio open during summer. All in all a very enjoyable time, I will say that they have 2 separate areas a bar and dining area. We sat in the dining area and it was very acoustic."

Four Moon Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (318)

"Great neighborhood bar. Pretty decent bar food. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area."

Timothy O'Toole's Pub - Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1291) • $$

"Great local sports bar, plenty of seating, tvs to watch whatever you wish, and plenty of great food options. The burger I ordered with pork belly was delicious...but I wish I brought more of an appetite to eat because it was huge and couldn't finish it. Still hit the spot though. Appetizers were very filling and delicious. The group I was with all enjoyed ourselves."

Ranalli's West Loop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (67)

"Love this place. The pizza tastes great! the ambiance is relaxed. The servers are attentive and courteous. You walk in and grab a table. The server comes quickly to serve you drinks and take your order. It's thin crust pizza and delicious. Our first time going there, we could not find any seats due to a basketball game. The next time we went, it was for early dinner, was able to find seats. we had their "hot honey soppressata, and Ranalli's special with no green peppers" Both were great. Fresh ingredients and crust have both crunch and chew. It's our go to place for thin crust pizza now."

Local Option

★★★★☆ 3.7 (392)

"I am shocked by all the negative reviews about the service at this establishment. I had nothing but a great experience here as the bartender (and perhaps owner), Tony, was super friendly. He made some great suggestions for beer/food and we had some very friendly conversations.Overall, I also enjoyed the ambiance of the place. While I sway to a typical watering hole like this one, it has a lot of unique characteristics with its punk decor and old-school vibes.I didn't go crazy on the food but did have the, 'Wizard Wands' (aka cheese sticks) and they were quite good. Well fried and each had a good helping of mozzarella in them.Will definitely go back and hope that others see the great service & place that this truly is!"

Easy Street Pizza & Patio

★★★★☆ 3.9 (74) • $$

"Great neighborhood spot. It's consistently good food and yummy cocktails. It's fairly large so not hard to get a table last min either."

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

★★★★★ 4.5 (326) • $$

"For the pot pie alone. I don't drink beer and prefer my carbs in bread/pastries/shortcrust form, but Sarju S. Is a regular here for the beer selection here (he's a hazy IPA fan) and Cheryll A. said her Moscow mule was the best she's ever had. A perfect ending to a windy night in Chicago!"

South Branch Tavern & Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (424) • $$

"We did a private dining event here recently and it was a great experience. We ordered off the menu and did not have to do a pre-set menu for our group of 18. We started with a variety of appetizers. All were very tasty. Charcuterie board: Chef's selection of assorted meats and cheese, baby artichokes, mixed olives, pepperoncini, toasted almonds, candied pecans, flavored mustards, apple mostarda, grilled ciabatta bread. - lots of goodies, very flavorfulcheese curds: Cornmeal beer-battered Wisconsin curds, smoked tomato coulis. Can't go wrong with fried cheese. Yummy!Pretzel bites: Pretzel salt, beer cheese sauce. So tasty. Carb heavy but with a good pretzel flavorSalt and pepper calamari; Crispy fried calamari, szechuan peppercorn, fresno chiles, sweet and spicy sriracha, micro basil. Good flavor on the squid. For my entree, I had the bang bang shrimp taco: Beer-battered shrimp, Asian slaw, chili aioli, sriracha, sesame seeds, micro cilantro, flour tortillas. Very flavorful. A bit spicy but not too bad. Came with a side of chips and salsa.Overall a really nice meal. The staff took care of us. The food and drinks were tasty."

Big Star

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (333) • $$

"I enjoyed my time here! We went to Wrigley Field right next door and were hungry afterwards and we got tons of tacos. Everything was good! Service was also super attentive and friendly. This place is huge since after games it must get super crowded. Great for groups and decent amount of stuff on the menu. My favourite tacos in the bunch were the braised beef tacos and the pork belly tacos (these were so juicy and flavourful!). I didn't get to try the fritos tacos but they did look super interesting (they come in the fritos bag)."

Suenos x Soho House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (43)

"We made reservations thinking this place would be packed. I was shocked to see it more than half empty during brunch right at opening. A few more parties did arrive by the time we were eating, but unfortunately didn't get all the way full. The entrance is a little confusing. The restaurant is upstairs and that is where the host is at. We walked all over looking for this place. We started off with a Bloody Mary. It was served with a pepper and had a nice spicy kick to it. We ordered a side of plantains and my wife ordered their Chilaquiles Rojos. These were served with a red sauce that tasted like something my mom or wife would have made. That says a lot. Some really home style flavors going on here. They also came with a fried egg, anejo cheese, crema and avocado. I don't eat it with avocado at home, and I must say, it adds a lot of flavor. I ordered their Aguachile. It was served with Kapachi fish, coconut, serrano, cucumber and avocado. This is my first time trying aguachile with fish. I've only ever had it made with shrimp. Aguachiles is traditionally a very spicy dish. Suenos version had virtually no heat at all. While still very flavorful, I will admit I was a tad bit disappointed. The good thing is that the plate itself was not disappointing, just the fact that it wasn't spicy at all. You can really taste the cucumber and coconut in their sauce. It had a very tropical and fresh taste to it. It was also served with a side of tostadas which is 100% required to eat this dish. (It looks like they have possibly changed their menu and it now has habanero instead of Serrano.) So I'm really curious now to see if the level is spice has changed up a bit. Overall, I know this is a pop up and it won't be around for much longer. I'll be curious to see what Chef Stephen Sandoval does next. I'll be sure to follow."

The Moonlighter

★★★★☆ 3.9 (261) • $$

"Cool place that's like a hipster sports bar. It has a lot of the typical things you'll find, plus a few others. The Moonlighter is known for the burgers, with some available for both meat eaters and vegans. Fun but relaxing atmosphere. You can watch a game or participate in things like trivia. After looking up a few close by sports bars, we came here. It had a good crowd but we were still able to get bar seats. There's a few big TVs. Good place for watching a game. We were impressed by the menu. Healthy for a bar. Lots of stuff for vegans. Also drinks. Prices are about what to expect. It's about $12 for a cocktail. The one I got was the Fly By Night. It's Amaro Noveis, Bonded bourbon, Giffard Rhubarb Liqueur, and lemon. Some high end ingredients in there. Each of us got one of the vegan cheeseburgers. It's about $14 for these. These are pretty big though. I got the Vegan BBQ Cheeseburger. This is a Beyond Burger with barbecue sauce, vegan cheese, fried onions, and pickles. Filling burger. This makes a healthier yet tasty alternative to the meaty stuff. Have to hit this place up again. It's on Armitage closest to the California CTA station. There's a whole lot of traditional barbecue offerings plus lots more for vegans and vegetarians."

Burger Bar Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.7 (862) • $$

"Quite a bit of variety on the menu and decent sized burgers. I got the firehouse stacker, and loved that the chorizo added a tiny bit of spice. The brioche bun was super buttery and soft, although I do wish it could've been slightly thicker (the burger was very juicy). Wait time was a bit long, but it looked like there was only 1 server at the time. The restaurant was clean and not too loud."

The Harding Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (325) • $$

"God, I love me some dive bars, more so when they're located in centralized locations i.e. on a major street, sandwiched between two train stops. The Harding Tavern is so much more than your average dive bar, though. With dine-in seating, you have premium beer/cocktail options on top of meals fit for any type of day. Their tap options are stacked, in my opinion. They have a rotating 'pint of the month' that highlights an alluring $5 price tag. Special mention, these guys have Goose Island Bourbon County stout on tap, which, to me, is incredible. I'm never in the market to buy a full bottle of one of these drinks, so a 10 oz pour is just right. The tavern itself is pretty compact, with the bar area located in the middle of everything, so it's pretty easy to get a tender's attention. Service is always prompt no matter the time of day. Brunch deals are available with their complimentary mimosas with a brunch entree purchased and a $38 package deal that includes a bottle of bubbly + OJ.I think the THT is a solid option to grab a drink in Logan Square. Great to bring some friends, to bring a first date, or to just grab a drink and watch a sports ball game alone. No judgment! Its accessibility alone to the NW side of the city is reason enough to check this bar out."

The CrossRoads Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (330) • $$

"Spent a couple hours there while our kids were at a concert at the United center on a Monday night. Greg the bartender was great. We told him right away we would be there for a while and he wasn't trying to rush us while there. Walked in and they had blues music playing and we sat by the fire all night. Ordered the fried pickles for an appetizer and they were great. My wife had the chopped salad and I had the fried chicken sandwich. Both had great flavor and the portions were huge. Will definitely go back at some point to try some of the other options."

Federales Fulton

★★★★☆ 3.5 (715) • $$

"We couldn't walk past and not do the ice shot. If you are outside you get drawn to watching and can't help but want to be a participant. We got in and went straight to the bar and got our ice shots. I have to say it was a lot of fun and I hit the bell. I appreciate the fun and casual environment."

Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1012) • $$

"Service- greeter and waiter Right away from the front desk and the waiter was on top of his game. We'll mannered as easy to talk to. Food- the seasoned fries were a hit with my 5yr old. The pizza was just right. Had a good crunch to the crust (seemed like a sweet crust to me too) and the Italian sausage was flavorful. Ambiance- we came during a weekday on a Thursday for dinner and it wasn't loud at all. Good for families and to have a conversation without the loud music killing the vibe. we'll come back!"

The Red Line at Stix n Brix

★★★★★ 4.6 (94) • $

"Came in on a Saturday morning and loved it! Very rustic vibes, plenty of outlets for working, both tables and bar seating. It was a sunny Saturday morning so it was pretty busy, but still able to find a seat. You order at the counter then find a seat after, like most coffee shops. Staff here is all super friendly! You are able to see the entire coffee bar AND the kitchen which is great! And there is free street parking, as long as its not a Sox game day. Food wise - there is a variety of coffee, specialty drinks, breakfast (includes sandwiches, French toast, avocado toast, bagel, frittata; typically closes at 1130), smoothies, lunch sandwiches, and pizza!I got a light roast coffee, green line smoothie, and ham & egg breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun, all for $16. Which isn't bad especially for Chicago! The coffee had a great flavor but the sandwich was INCREDIBLE. Honestly one of the best I've ever had. The egg was runny, the sandwich was savory but also had a hint of sweet; topped with spinach and tomato. I will definitely be back!"

Kayao

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"It takes a lot for me to get excited about a restaurant and I'm excited about this one. We had reservations and I suggest you get them too because this place was packed on the inside and the outdoor patio. Our reservations were for 8:30pm on a Saturday and we were about 20 minutes early. We decided to sit at the bar versus waiting for our table. The hostess and everyone were super accommodating. I had a Manhattan and let the bartender pick the bourbon and it was DELICIOUS! My friend and I shared the tartare appetizer and it was soooo flavorful. I highly recommend.For dinner my friend had the short ribs and kept mentioning how tender they were and basically melted in her mouth. I went with the filet mignon and it was good as well. They served cut up pieces of filet mignon underneath seasoned and sauced fries with a bowl of rice on the side.The restaurant decor was stunning and we had an overall great time. I will be definitely be back to try their happy hour."

Chicago Brewhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (214) • $$

"Chicago Brewhouse is my favorite restaurants to visit during the summer. They have list of seating available. They are right underneath the Michigan bridge so they have easy access. The two levels of seating provide enough space to seat large groups. For ordering, we need to go to the counter and place our order and they bring the order to you. The food is great! I love their cauliflower tacos and their pizza and the prices are reasonable too. The place is lit during the evenings. During the fall, they place heat lamps around for you to warm up. Such a great place to visit!"

The Franklin Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (238) • $$

"Franklin Tap is a classic Happy Hour destination in Chicago Loop. All Day specials daily. Solid selection of beer, wine, cider, & cocktails. Enjoyed local Virtue Cider Michigan Cherry Buffalo cauliflower was a huge portion and made it feel worth the $15. Attentive service, hopping but can still have a conversation without shouting to hear each other."

The Bad Apple

★★★★☆ 4 (22)

"This is a beautiful new gastropub with one of Chicago's best outdoor spaces. If you're looking for a beer and a burger you won't do much better than this spot. The beer selection is huge with 50 beers on tap and the burger is top notch! Here's what we ordered: 1)Everything wings.. tasty buffalo flavor with celery and blue cheese blended into the sauce. 2) Chicken, bacon, ranch poutine... they have four different types.. this one was decadent... could barely put my fork down. 3) Burgers... we ordered the Thunderdome and the Jake n Elwood both were juicy and flavorful... we have no problem calling this burger spot a top ten. Service was fast and friendly. It's obvious this crew knows how to run a restaurant. Highly recommend!"

Billy Goat Tavern - Wrigleyville

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"Amazing Tito's Blue Raspberry Lemonade drink. Would not get a frozen drink ever. Except for this one. Get here before this place is truly found out. Friendly staff, great spot."

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (479)

"Such a fantastic hole in the wall (literally bc the entrance is hidden off to the side) wine bar with some killer kitchen offerings. I was in the neighborhood and checked this place out after hearing reviews that they have one of the best burgers in the city. They did not disappoint!I was seated quickly at the bar, and the bartender was fast to respond when I had questions. I ordered the isastegi cider from the basque region of Spain and the skilled bartender provided background on the composition and how to pour the cider, it was such a good experience! The burger was extraordinary! They can make it medium rare or medium and as a non-bloody type of person medium was the perfect fit for me. The patty was really flavorful, not too salty, and nicely crisp at the edges. Sauces were not overpowering but definitely present in the burger, and the buns were nicely toasted. The delicious pickles and pickles jalapenos were to the side and can be enjoyed together or separate. Needless to say I devoured everything and when I wanted a small addition to top off the meal the bread service with the toasted but soft sourdough truly hit the spot.Will definitely be back to check out their vast array of other imported beers, ciders, and wines! What a great spot!"

Giant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (689) • $$$

"Wow, was I absolutely floored on my most recent trip to Giant. I'd like to think of myself as a retired Yelp reviewer, but I'm coming out of retirement to talk about just how impressed I was on my most recent trip to Giant was. I've been several times now and the food has always been excellent, but today I'm here to talk about the service.My boyfriend and I went to Giant last night to celebrate our anniversary, and due to a backup in the kitchen, we were seated just under 30 minutes later than our reservation time. This didn't really bother us because it was a beautiful night and the neighborhood was lovely to walk around, however, Giant took this very seriously. They went way way WAY above and beyond to show us how sorry they were for the delay by gifting us champagne, several dishes, and a dessert, all completely on the house. We were so appreciative of the initiative, and it only deepened our love of this restaurant. Giant is a prime example of a restaurant that values hospitality to the same degree that they value the quality of their food, which is something that you don't see all that often. Giant is easily one of my top 3 all-time favorite places to eat in Chicago based on their food alone, and the service-first experience we had last night just reaffirmed my opinion that Giant is one of the best restaurants Chicago has to offer. Bravo, Giant, keep up the excellent work."

Golden Crust Pizza & Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (331) • $$

"Beer,pizza, and much morewe order apps caprese salad ,jalapeño peppers, and pizzaThe place was empty, took much time, and of course all came the same rime....Caprese Salad, I don't like the presentation, too big slice of tomatoes and not enough cheese and basilPepoers okThe pizza was pretty goodService okSee you next time......"

3rd Coast Fish Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1016) • $$

"We were in the mood for seafood, and it was girls' night, so we wanted somewhere cute and easy. Plenty of options to select from and shareable! We sat outside, and aside from the mosquitoes, we enjoyed our experience. The server was friendly and attentive, a sweet girls' girl. To our surprise, we made it just in time for happy hour! The Crab Bisque had good flavors, but it was not what any of us expected and it had a lot of vegetables. The Ceviche was light, Fried Calamari was extra crispy, and Crispy Fish was breaded on thick- all fine. However, we were thrown off ketchup was the sauce they served with the Calamari. As an entree, we shared the Hot Mess- the portion was enough for the 4 of us, and we liked the Cajun seasoning. Overall, I'd consider stopping in if I was in the neighborhood again."

Broken English Taco Pub - Old Town

★★★★☆ 4 (558) • $$

"Amazing tacos especially the brisket one. Amazing churros too and the best ice cream I've ever had it's pomegranate that comes with the churros!"

Beard & Belly

★★★★★ 4.5 (228) • $$

"Leaving five stars so management will actually read this, and I don't want to hurt business. Sat at the bar. My roommate and myself were the only ones sitting there. The restaurant was almost empty, yet the bartender checked on us a total of four times. Our order was the chicken pot pie hand pie, sausage pancakes, breakfast casserole, and the chicken and waffles. Everything was overcooked (save for the casserole) and under-seasoned (including the casserole). When we voiced that, the manager came over and said they would "discount that item." When the check came, they had taken $10 off of the chicken and waffles, which was $20. I don't mind spending the money on the food, but discounting something that we took one bite of seems like more of an insult, instead of comping it. Honestly, 2/5 stars. Spent over $100 on food that we barely ate. Bummer. Hard pass."

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (408)

"Maria's has to be in my top 5 favorite bars in Chicago. the drinks and the ambience is outstanding. every one around there are super friendly especially Kaitlyn she's super sweet and elevated a cocktail thats called (since yesterday). definitely my favorite drink to get there, also they have the best cheesy popcorn i ever had perfect to snack on"