Normally I don’t like doing reviews, but feel this is needed! My husband and I finally had the opportunity to go on a date. I just want to highlight that our server, Nena, was attentive! The staff overall was very attentive. I will say that we had one interaction we could’ve done without. One of the individuals who dropped off food at our table turned to my husband asking why he didn’t set out the app plates to then turn and look at me speaking on some other man that did and how he has “big muscles.” My husband and myself were in drop conversation and enjoying our time. That was not only an odd comment but again, one that wasn’t needed. Other than that, the service, the vibe and the food were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Juanita Gable
Delicious Asian dishes and beautiful cocktails that were exceptionally good despite being a fraction of the cost of going somewhere similiar in downtown.
Our first time at Community Tavern was really impressive. Exemplary service from start to finish matched with uniquely Asian inspired dishes full of flavor and great for sharing. Every single dish hit with us which is a rarity! Don’t skip the surprisingly delicious sorbet to end your meal. Absolutely worth the trek to Portage Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Short Rib Dumplings, Community Bibimbap
J R
Absolutely love this place! The burgers are incredibly tasty — juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. A great spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Highly recommend checking it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Manfredini
This was such an excellent dining experience. The staff were all so kind and attentive. Never felt rushed. Wonderful cozy ambiance. The food was SO good. Amazing dumplings and noodles. Such bold and fresh Korean flavors. Loved the mezcal cocktail. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Short Rib Dumplings, Cocktails and Mocktail, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
Tim Janczewski
First time here, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Dumplings, Community Double Cheeseburger, Community Bibimbap
Hi
Easily one of my favorite restaurants in all Chicago. They age an amazing burger and really good service. Great vibe and great restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger
Robert Pietryka
Nothing like this place anywhere near 6 corners….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Dennis
Always enjoy dining here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Community Bibimbap, Cocktails and Mocktail
Jenn Kissler
Absolutely delicious! Our waitress was excellent and gave great suggestions
Great food and cocktails! Staff is amazing and I've been here several times from birthday parties to a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings, Cocktails and Mocktail, Kimchi Fries, Dan Dan Noodles, 4 Layer Coconut Cake
Kevin Gancarz
We really enjoyed our experience from start to finish. It is the little things that make all the difference. The service and team were all knowledgeable and welcoming. Specifics aspects of service that we enjoyed were the clean plates between each course. All the food was delicious. Thoughtful, well-balanced dishes marked our experience. The woman who ran a number of dishes and took the time to describe each dish was particularly genuine and we appreciated her attention to detail. Our server was fine and was indeed attentive.
The blue-prawn dumplings were particularly delicious. I also greatly enjoyed the pasilla noodle. The environment was very warm and welcoming and there was a buzz of life and excitement in the facility. All the dishes, in addition to being delicious, wete beautifully presented. Cocktails were also presented nicely and perfectly balanced with some inventive combinations. The mezcal cocktails were very enjoyable.
All told, it was awesome and we will certainly be back.
Our only complaint, and I would really characterize it as more of an opportunity to improve or a less successful culinary experiment, was the pandan creme brûlée. I love creme brûlée, and when I see one on a menu, I order it, no exceptions. This version was overpowered by the pandan flavor and the custard hadn't set as much as I would have liked. Perhaps a bit less pandan would have worked better. All told with the blackberry and thai basil it was a unique and enjoyable bite, but I probably would not order this dish again...
We will be back for certain. A jem of Portage Park to be sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia W
Community Tavern is a pleasant addition to the area with some truly wonderful Pan-Asian dishes. The happy hour menu is a great deal, the dumplings are so good, and the salads are fresh and unique. The cocktails especially shine here, so major kudos to their mixologist for putting out some really thoughtful, balanced drinks.
That said, the added surcharges feel like unnecessary virtue signaling. We’re already good tippers, and it would be much more straightforward and appreciated to simply incorporate those costs into the (already high) menu prices rather than tacking on extra line items. However, noting the owner’s defensive responses to previous reviews, this comment will likely not be taken into true consideration.
Service overall was friendly, but we definitely felt rushed at times. Our drinks and plates were being taken before we were done, which put a bit of a damper on an otherwise lovely meal. We’ll absolutely be back, just maybe on a less busy night so the pacing feels more relaxed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Carl Gustas
Amazing pan-asian food. Wonderful service. And, praise be, whisky served in a proper glencarin glass!! All restos should take note. This is how it's done. We'll be back ♥️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Curtis Park
Community Tavern is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Brenna and Joey is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Korean fusion fried chicken. Must come back. 10/10.
Normally I don’t like doing reviews, but feel this is needed! My husband and I finally had the opportunity to go on a date. I just want to highlight that our server, Nena, was attentive! The staff overall was very attentive.
I will say that we had one interaction we could’ve done without. One of the individuals who dropped off food at our table turned to my husband asking why he didn’t set out the app plates to then turn and look at me speaking on some other man that did and how he has “big muscles.” My husband and myself were in drop conversation and enjoying our time. That was not only an odd comment but again, one that wasn’t needed. Other than that, the service, the vibe and the food were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious Asian dishes and beautiful cocktails that were exceptionally good despite being a fraction of the cost of going somewhere similiar in downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Alaska, Coconut \u0026 Lemongrass Soup
Our first time at Community Tavern was really impressive. Exemplary service from start to finish matched with uniquely Asian inspired dishes full of flavor and great for sharing. Every single dish hit with us which is a rarity! Don’t skip the surprisingly delicious sorbet to end your meal. Absolutely worth the trek to Portage Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Short Rib Dumplings, Community Bibimbap
Absolutely love this place! The burgers are incredibly tasty — juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. A great spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Highly recommend checking it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was such an excellent dining experience. The staff were all so kind and attentive. Never felt rushed. Wonderful cozy ambiance. The food was SO good. Amazing dumplings and noodles. Such bold and fresh Korean flavors. Loved the mezcal cocktail. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Short Rib Dumplings, Cocktails and Mocktail, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
First time here, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Dumplings, Community Double Cheeseburger, Community Bibimbap
Easily one of my favorite restaurants in all Chicago. They age an amazing burger and really good service. Great vibe and great restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger
Nothing like this place anywhere near 6 corners….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always enjoy dining here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Community Bibimbap, Cocktails and Mocktail
Absolutely delicious! Our waitress was excellent and gave great suggestions
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and cocktails! Staff is amazing and I've been here several times from birthday parties to a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings, Cocktails and Mocktail, Kimchi Fries, Dan Dan Noodles, 4 Layer Coconut Cake
We really enjoyed our experience from start to finish. It is the little things that make all the difference. The service and team were all knowledgeable and welcoming. Specifics aspects of service that we enjoyed were the clean plates between each course. All the food was delicious. Thoughtful, well-balanced dishes marked our experience. The woman who ran a number of dishes and took the time to describe each dish was particularly genuine and we appreciated her attention to detail. Our server was fine and was indeed attentive.
The blue-prawn dumplings were particularly delicious. I also greatly enjoyed the pasilla noodle. The environment was very warm and welcoming and there was a buzz of life and excitement in the facility. All the dishes, in addition to being delicious, wete beautifully presented. Cocktails were also presented nicely and perfectly balanced with some inventive combinations. The mezcal cocktails were very enjoyable.
All told, it was awesome and we will certainly be back.
Our only complaint, and I would really characterize it as more of an opportunity to improve or a less successful culinary experiment, was the pandan creme brûlée. I love creme brûlée, and when I see one on a menu, I order it, no exceptions. This version was overpowered by the pandan flavor and the custard hadn't set as much as I would have liked. Perhaps a bit less pandan would have worked better. All told with the blackberry and thai basil it was a unique and enjoyable bite, but I probably would not order this dish again...
We will be back for certain. A jem of Portage Park to be sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Community Tavern is a pleasant addition to the area with some truly wonderful Pan-Asian dishes. The happy hour menu is a great deal, the dumplings are so good, and the salads are fresh and unique. The cocktails especially shine here, so major kudos to their mixologist for putting out some really thoughtful, balanced drinks.
That said, the added surcharges feel like unnecessary virtue signaling. We’re already good tippers, and it would be much more straightforward and appreciated to simply incorporate those costs into the (already high) menu prices rather than tacking on extra line items. However, noting the owner’s defensive responses to previous reviews, this comment will likely not be taken into true consideration.
Service overall was friendly, but we definitely felt rushed at times. Our drinks and plates were being taken before we were done, which put a bit of a damper on an otherwise lovely meal. We’ll absolutely be back, just maybe on a less busy night so the pacing feels more relaxed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing pan-asian food. Wonderful service. And, praise be, whisky served in a proper glencarin glass!! All restos should take note. This is how it's done. We'll be back ♥️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Community Tavern is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Brenna and Joey is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Korean fusion fried chicken. Must come back. 10/10.
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