50 Best Bar & Grill in Chicago

“We stopped in for brunch on the recommendation of our son, who said he’d heard good things about the Wolfhound. He was right! Great food and atmosphere and the owner is a great guy!“

“A must see if you go to Chicago. Burgers are the best in the city. Great vibes.“

“I gave them 4 stars for the friendly and quick service. I believe I paid 18.00 for 2 shots of some peanut butter tasting shot. Thats a hefty price, which is why i hang out in the burbs. Regardless, fun atmosphere. I would drop by again for a beer or two. Did not eat.“

“I truly cant explain it.... I have been to some of the best steak joints in this city but none have been able to compare to the steak frites here. It is consistently top tier, seasoned so well, and cooked to perfection. All the other food is fantastic but that steak slaps every GD time.“

“The interior of the building is gorgeous. I would gladly come in here for just a drink, but the food is worth coming in for too. Shepard's pie was delicious. Took some home, heated it up, and it was great as leftovers. I need to come back for their special events.“

“I came here today on my lunch break to grab a burger. Let’s start off by saying the gentleman behind the bar was so kind as soon as walked in the door. The vibe was great! I’ll definitely be back soon when I’m not working to grab a bite and a drink inside.

So the food was great!!!!“

“5 Iron Loop is a wonderful golf simulation center located in the heart of Chicago. With an attentive staff great Trackman simulators, good food and drink and a pleasant atmosphere to for a brief moment during the day get away from the office or out of the rain or the snow and put yourself on a golf course somewhere else in the world.“

“The perfect bar, I fear. I can’t believe I have ANY pictures in this place because I’m always just talking to someone or playing pool or queueing up songs on the jukebox. There’s something about this place that you can’t really take a picture of: the people are always friendly and chill, you can tell it has a low staff turnover rate, the food is ALWAYS good. This is the kind of bar which would be the ultimate muse for a poet from the 1800s. My one drink photo is an espresso martini that was made with love, but know that they put just as much love into every beer they pour. It just isn’t as instagrammable.“

“Raphael is the absolute best. He made our night & we couldn’t have had a better experience he deserves the biggest raise in the world. 10/10, 11/10 the maximum amount out of ten possible in the world.“

“Great food, nice cozy feeling (almost like a dive bar but without the dingy shady vibes) and if you get Joseph as your server you’ll have a great night (the other servers are nice too!). He is really friendly and he was super patient helping me pick out a drink! The Amish chicken is highly recommended and one plate can easily feed two (my partner and I split it so our check was even cheaper!).“

“A really nice place to get some fun practice in. We were just walking by to see what it looked like and Devin gave us a free 30 minute voucher. We’ll be sure to stop back in the next time we’re in Chicago as while as check out your Cincinnati location!“

“Best buffalo garlic chicken wings I’ve ever had hands down! Great atmosphere and great service!“

“Cool little place in the middle of a nieghborhood . Great food. My husband and I love to go there.“

“Fantastic food, wide assortment of drinks, friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent ambience. One of my favorite places in the city.“

“We came all the way from Naperville to eat here, and it was absolutely worth it. The burek and its varieties are incredibly fresh, and the owners are very kind. The taste of the burek was just like my grandmother’s, it almost made me cry. I haven’t had burek this good in a very long time. We also had the cevapi, and it tasted just like the ones I had at Mostar. No matter how far you are, you should definitely stop by this place.“

“I've been to my fair share of concert venues, but none have left me as impressed as here. It’s an unassuming spot is a treasure trove of live music goodness.“

“Friendly staff, great place to be and the chips and salsa are so good!!!!“

“This family run business is something special, the food is amazing, the atmosphere relaxed and the drinks delicious. It's The sort of place that becomes a go to for any and all occasion. Also we special-ordered a cake and it was the BEST Cake I have ever had.“

“Food was delicious, wish they would’ve offered a box for the rest of my fries though instead of tossing them. Would like to come back again to try more of their burgers“

“Such a great experience having dinner and drinks this evening. They absolutely nailed GREAT customer service. The food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend.“

“They have the best cheeseburger in Chicago. I went there in 2012, and 2013 on Kedzie, and omg it’s the best. I used to live in Highland Indiana and I took public transportation which it was GPTC bus to Downtown Hammond, and pace bus from Downtown Hammond Indiana to Downtown Harvey Illinois, and pace 349 from Harvey Transportation Center to 111th and Western, and CTA Route #112 bus from 111th and Western to 111th and Kedzie. Well now since I finally move to Chicago Auburn Gresham with my fiancé, and now I live 15 minutes away. I take 79th Street bus from 79th and Ashland to 79th and Kedzie, and transfer to CTA Route #52A Southbound and go all way to 111th and Kedzie. I’m even more glad you guys reopened which I had no idea where you guys relocated at Thanks to my friend Tracy for telling me where it is. I went there with my fiancé Raymon. I’m so glad you guys are amazing, and the service was great too. I’ll be back. This place is even very affordable.“

“The Vegan Birria Tacos (hibiscus flowers, spicy dipping sauce, vegan cheese, cilantro, onion, elote salad) are excellent. There were some very interesting flavors, the tacos have amazing variances in texture and a variety of flavors in a bite sweet, sour, tangy and just a little bit of heat. Great rotating draft beer options. The decor is very interesting with a huge dragon artwork on the ceiling in the bar area. I can wait to come back.“

“We just moved the neighborhood and we have many choices for fun and food. Port And Park is Incredible the food is delicious. The service is genuinely extraordinary.. Then the ambience is warm and welcoming. Port And Park is our go to place!“

“We loved the place & the food. Wish I had felt like a drink😊Welcoming!“

“One of the oldest bar is In Chicago I’ve been going for 30 years and still love it“

“We had a wonderful time going for the first time for a friend’s birthday. Our server Micky was so friendly and accommodating! The owner generously comped some drinks for us as first time customers. The plantains with the onion-forward dipping sauce were phenomenal. The Brussels sprouts had a lovely balsamic glaze topped with creamy goat cheese. Several of us ordered burgers with side salads, and the greens were of high quality. The standard vinaigrette offered was a wonderful blend of tangy and subtlety sweet. The smash burger patties were cooked well with crisp edges while maintaining a juicy interior. The garlic parm fries had a crisp exterior and fluffy texture. Everything was phenomenal, and Micky even helped us with the cake our friend made and brought. Do yourself a favor and come check this spot out!“

“Lived in the neighborhood going on 2 years and have never gone wrong… Don’t feel like cooking ✅ Want something fast✅ Quick drinky drink to unwind ✅ Comfort food? Pizza ✅ Wings ✅ Italian beef ✅ Burgers ✅ Fries, tots, nachos ✅✅✅“

“The people were the BEST!! We are truck drivers hanging around town going to a Chicago Cubs game the next day. We were watching the 2nd game on TV and the lady serving us was sooooo nice and and helpful. We chatted while my husband watched the game. Such a cute friendly hang out ind of place. I hope to be back to visit again! I highly recommend this place to chill and watch sports and grab a bite.“

“Awesome place. Good food, good beer list and great bartenders!“

“Great food, staff and music.“

“Best soccer pub in the Midwest, maybe the country. Can’t beat the world-wide coverage, the beer and drinks menu, the food quality, and the great service. No one has this combination. That’s why Hudson’s is the official home pub of the Chicago Hammers. They know and care for the game and its supporters, and not just the so-called big six.“

“Great sports bar with walls full of televisions to watch your favorite sports. The have weekly specials on food, which by the way is super tasty. The Sunday brunch was delicious with bottomless mimosas until 2:00 pm. I highly recommend the standard in the heart of historic wicker park neighborhood in Chicago. My favorite server/bartenders and Alex and Meghan. They were super friendly and make you feel like family.“

“Omg!! I can't say enough nice things!! I was working the Southport Art Fest this weekend as a Brand Ambassador and it's always hard to find great food, at a reasonable price, that's ready fast enough. They hit it outta the park!!! The burgers are fire and as big as your head!! The staff is super friendly and took great care of all of us!! Thank you guys SO much for your hospitality, fast service and awesome food!!!!“

“Great service and atmosphere. The bartenders are fantastic and so is the food.“

“We hosted our businesses Christmas dinner here and they easily accommodated 15 of us. The food was excellent, the holiday decor was incredible and the service was outstanding. If they weren’t 2 hours away this would be our regular date-night spot. 100% recommend!“

“The best food in North side of Chicago Fresh with homemade bread every day Their pizza is amazing Fish made with authentic style from Adratic sea ❤️❤️❤️“

“Cool ppl good food and drinks“

“Everyone is friendly and respectful“

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“What a pizza! this is the new spot. we ordered pizza and buffalo wings, both were delicious“

“great tacos! awesome beer listing. terrific ahi tuna bahn mi sandwich! wonderful owners and servers.“

“the Food was excellent and the onwers Jim and Rosie were great host's“

“Cocktails were good if pricey, great service, fun atmosphere“

“We are from out of town, happened upon Matilda, and were pleasantly surprised. The Mediterranean salad was the best I ever had. Fresh, not stingy with the veggies, and simply delicious!! Highly recommend!!“

“My group of 7 ate here 5/31/25 during my Bachelorette party and everything was wonderful. I had made a reservation, but due to some train delays we were running late. The hostess called to verify we were still coming and pushed our reservation back to accommodate us. The appetizers we had were delicious (Kung pao cauliflower, pretzel bites, and the spinach and artichoke dip). Everyone loved their food and raved about the tater tots. Lol At the end a manager brought us over two complimentary skillet cookies and a round of champagne to toast. I have a friend who is sober and the manager went and got her a sparkling grapefuit without a second of hesitation. I truly appreciated all of it. There is a 3% service fee that they will remove if you ask. We had them remove the fee and left that money as more tip for the server. I will note that for our large party they can only split a check in two or have it all on one. The hostess that I spoke to originally did inform me of this when I made my reservation, but it is something to keep in mind.“

“I attended a Private Retirement party here and it was amazing from beginning to end! This neighborhood gem had plenty of seating, great food, great service and the drinks were top shelf!

The DJ was AMAZING and the sound quality was spot on. There were board games, Jenga and everyone had an amazing time. The host put her spin on it with the decorations and photo booth but the owners really made you feel WELCOME!“

“Best steak around by far. Nothing and nowhere near can compare in my opinion!“

“great service nice friendly staff great food good bartenders.five stars .Be going back soon.“

“My friends and I have come to Southport Betty’s a few times now and we have always enjoyed ourselves, but after spending the better part of our day their yesterday, camped out for the Bears game, there are several things that now stand out to me that this bar totally nails on the head.
1. Good crowd control. They had a line outside and while the bar was packed (it was a bears playoff game) we weren’t like sardines smushed into the bar.
2. Ordering all your drinks at the bar instead of opting to have your table waited on by a waitress is such a smart move and they execute it well. We had a group of 8 people at our table - no worries about splitting bills at the end of the night because we had our own tabs at the bar. Same thing goes for the food.
3. We never had to wait long at the bar for a drink. It was chicago bears playoff game, as busy as it will get, and they maintained appropriate staffing so we always got our drink right away.
4. The entire staff was just nice. It’s not uncommon for bartenders to get short with you in a packed house, but seriously everyone who worked there was just genuinely nice.
5. The food was good. Better than average bar food for sure.
6. I love that the seats have backs. Sitting on a barstool for long periods of time usually end in me standing.
Overall 10/10 experience, this place is well run.“

“Great neighborhood bar! They have a huge patio, great specials, and amazing food & service! This place is an absolute gem in the neighborhood! Definitely going to be a regular for trivia on Wednesdays ✌️“