Stopped by Community Tavern in Portage Park for dinner around 5:45 pm during happy hour. We grabbed the Werp Farm Carrots, mushroom dumplings, and their famous Community double cheeseburger with skinny fries. Flavors were bold and the burger was solid. Service was top‑notch and the vibe relaxed but polished. Only thing—menu felt heavy on carrot dishes, but I don’t mind. Totally worth it. Friendly spot with character.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger
PA Z
Husband and I had a fabulous experience and dinner here at Community Tavern. We arrived a few minutes early. They opened promptly at 5pm. They filled up quickly on a Friday evening. Seated with a smile. Pete was our server, offering suggestions, but the dude hustled. This placed had everything out and hot , fast. I hate stating this because this is a lot to live up to. But they crushed this…recognizing that they had almost their whole restaurant seated at once in less than 30 minutes. That chef and staff are gods….to get that much food, out hot and fresh fast. I’m in awe!!! We started with their marble potatoes - if I am recalling correctly, small potatoes yellow and purple - boiled to perfection, with yellow corn white corn, micro basil and an amazing sauce- this could have been a meal. Hubby tried two oysters grilled with a Parmesan crust and lemon- he loved them.
He had Pork belly in a green mole sauce. Soft and flavorful, on a cake of sticky rice. He oo’ed and aah’ed and yummed through his whole meal.
I had crispy rice noodles. It brought back memories of a favorite restaurant long gone. Such comfort food. Ground chicken and lemongrass and bok choy, the chili oil packed a punch. The noodles were fantastic, the dish comforting….
I hope we can get back and try more items on the menu.
A very enjoyable dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Noodles
Brittany Tranchon
I absolutely love this place. My boyfriend and I have gone more than a few times and have tried just about everything on their menu and haven’t had a single thing we didn’t love. The drinks are even better than the food! Rob is the best. Absolute legend. He makes us something fun every time we stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Szypka
Fantastic experience. Service, food, and drinks were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger, Green Papaya Salad
Karl Androes
Fun, boisterous place with friendly staff and delicious food. Dumplings are amazing, burger is fabulous. Yummy cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Sebby
At first glance of the menu selection, I was only vaguely familiar with the dishes offered. Let me tell you - You can't miss! You could throw a dart at this menu and be brought a dish that will leave you wondering if you've ever actually tried really good food before. The dining room is elegant, but cozy and inviting. The staff is delightful. The ambient music is fire. Most importantly, beyond the kitchen doors is a thriving passion for culinary artistry. The friends we brought here said that it was the best dining experience they can remember, and I agree. It is an experience beyond just having an excellent meal. It's like next level tapas, and I promise you will want to try everything. I will be bringing any friend who visits from out of town here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Heldt
Community Tavern manages to combine the comforts of a neighborhood joint with the interesting menu of a hip bistro. And the vegetarian options were top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Cocktails and Mocktail, Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings, Kimchi Fries
Ronald Montanez
A Neighborhood Favorite That Feels Like Home
My wife and I have been dining at Community for the past ten years, and it continues to be one of our absolute favorite spots. From day one, we’ve been impressed not only by the creativity and quality of the food but also by the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special.
Owners Chef Joey Beato, his wife Brenna, and Karen have created something truly exceptional. Their team—including Pete, who’s been there since the beginning and has a special wittiness that always keeps us on our toes; Alex, who is ever so attentive and thoughtful; and the incredible bartender Rob (who makes the best drinks!)—goes above and beyond to treat every guest like a friend and neighbor. The rest of their team is equally as awesome—genuine, kind, and always on point.
The atmosphere is incredible, with a cozy, neighborhood vibe that’s both relaxed and refined. And if you're planning a special gathering, their beautiful private room is a hidden gem—perfect for hosting unforgettable celebrations.
The passion and attention to detail shine through in every part of the experience. If you’re looking for a fantastic neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and a staff that makes you feel like family, Community is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Meyers
Community Tavern is one of our favorites — not just in Portage Park, but in the entire city. Excellent service and fantastic food. Whether we go with our two kids or just for a date night, the vibe at Community is perfect. Their menu is just the right blend of familiar and inventive, and we are always happy with our server’s recommendations dishes and the amount of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Dumplings, Community Double Cheeseburger, Crispy Rice Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
Michael Gustafson
We have been here many times in all sorts of combinations (just me & my wife, whole family with kids, one parent & kids, a couple friends, a lot of friends) and it’s always great, whether we sit at the bar, a table, or in the private room. Karen who runs front of house is always kind and engaging and everyone who works there talks to our kids. The food is fantastic (I’d put their double cheeseburger—2 smash burgers—against any burger in the city) and they periodically add new offerings but always keep the staple classics. It’s a great experience every time and I’m so happy to have them in this part of the city.
Dropped about $90 for two at Community Tavern in Portage Park. Started with the crunchy rice cakes—crispy and flavorful. The BBQ pork ribs had a sweet and tangy glaze, but the meat was a tad dry. The kim-cheese fries were rich and indulgent, maybe a bit too much for my taste. Service was friendly, and the vibe was cozy and inviting. Solid spot for a date night, though a few tweaks could elevate it further.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sam Kirk
The food here was outstanding! Every dish we ordered was delicious, the customer service was top notch and we appreciated the warm welcoming staff. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
Theresa Pendergraff
Neighborhood vibe and class. Menu offered unique flavors and diverse cultural spins. Dropped my cloth napkin twice and was replaced by one of the owners; that's was attentive service without helicopter feeling. This was my third time there and it's my first choice to take guests and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trinidad Trevino
Food was very underwhelming unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
ayna t
Honestly subpar service, felt like presence was unwanted. The food was really salty but I enjoyed the noodles. For the price point I feel like employees, namely servers should know how to do their job better. I’d just do takeout from here tbh. Barely got checked on or had recommendations, very lax behavior, it wasn’t what I was expecting at all—again, for the price point
Stopped by Community Tavern in Portage Park for dinner around 5:45 pm during happy hour. We grabbed the Werp Farm Carrots, mushroom dumplings, and their famous Community double cheeseburger with skinny fries. Flavors were bold and the burger was solid. Service was top‑notch and the vibe relaxed but polished. Only thing—menu felt heavy on carrot dishes, but I don’t mind. Totally worth it. Friendly spot with character.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger
Husband and I had a fabulous experience and dinner here at Community Tavern. We arrived a few minutes early. They opened promptly at 5pm.
They filled up quickly on a Friday evening. Seated with a smile. Pete was our server, offering suggestions, but the dude hustled. This placed had everything out and hot , fast. I hate stating this because this is a lot to live up to. But they crushed this…recognizing that they had almost their whole restaurant seated at once in less than 30 minutes. That chef and staff are gods….to get that much food, out hot and fresh fast. I’m in awe!!! We started with their marble potatoes - if I am recalling correctly, small potatoes yellow and purple - boiled to perfection, with yellow corn white corn, micro basil and an amazing sauce- this could have been a meal.
Hubby tried two oysters grilled with a Parmesan crust and lemon- he loved them.
He had Pork belly in a green mole sauce. Soft and flavorful, on a cake of sticky rice. He oo’ed and aah’ed and yummed through his whole meal.
I had crispy rice noodles. It brought back memories of a favorite restaurant long gone. Such comfort food. Ground chicken and lemongrass and bok choy, the chili oil packed a punch. The noodles were fantastic, the dish comforting….
I hope we can get back and try more items on the menu.
A very enjoyable dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Noodles
I absolutely love this place. My boyfriend and I have gone more than a few times and have tried just about everything on their menu and haven’t had a single thing we didn’t love.
The drinks are even better than the food! Rob is the best. Absolute legend. He makes us something fun every time we stop in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic experience. Service, food, and drinks were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Community Double Cheeseburger, Green Papaya Salad
Fun, boisterous place with friendly staff and delicious food. Dumplings are amazing, burger is fabulous. Yummy cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
At first glance of the menu selection, I was only vaguely familiar with the dishes offered. Let me tell you - You can't miss! You could throw a dart at this menu and be brought a dish that will leave you wondering if you've ever actually tried really good food before. The dining room is elegant, but cozy and inviting. The staff is delightful. The ambient music is fire. Most importantly, beyond the kitchen doors is a thriving passion for culinary artistry. The friends we brought here said that it was the best dining experience they can remember, and I agree. It is an experience beyond just having an excellent meal. It's like next level tapas, and I promise you will want to try everything. I will be bringing any friend who visits from out of town here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Community Tavern manages to combine the comforts of a neighborhood joint with the interesting menu of a hip bistro. And the vegetarian options were top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Cocktails and Mocktail, Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings, Kimchi Fries
A Neighborhood Favorite That Feels Like Home
My wife and I have been dining at Community for the past ten years, and it continues to be one of our absolute favorite spots. From day one, we’ve been impressed not only by the creativity and quality of the food but also by the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special.
Owners Chef Joey Beato, his wife Brenna, and Karen have created something truly exceptional. Their team—including Pete, who’s been there since the beginning and has a special wittiness that always keeps us on our toes; Alex, who is ever so attentive and thoughtful; and the incredible bartender Rob (who makes the best drinks!)—goes above and beyond to treat every guest like a friend and neighbor. The rest of their team is equally as awesome—genuine, kind, and always on point.
The atmosphere is incredible, with a cozy, neighborhood vibe that’s both relaxed and refined. And if you're planning a special gathering, their beautiful private room is a hidden gem—perfect for hosting unforgettable celebrations.
The passion and attention to detail shine through in every part of the experience. If you’re looking for a fantastic neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and a staff that makes you feel like family, Community is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Community Tavern is one of our favorites — not just in Portage Park, but in the entire city. Excellent service and fantastic food. Whether we go with our two kids or just for a date night, the vibe at Community is perfect. Their menu is just the right blend of familiar and inventive, and we are always happy with our server’s recommendations dishes and the amount of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Dumplings, Community Double Cheeseburger, Crispy Rice Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
We have been here many times in all sorts of combinations (just me & my wife, whole family with kids, one parent & kids, a couple friends, a lot of friends) and it’s always great, whether we sit at the bar, a table, or in the private room. Karen who runs front of house is always kind and engaging and everyone who works there talks to our kids. The food is fantastic (I’d put their double cheeseburger—2 smash burgers—against any burger in the city) and they periodically add new offerings but always keep the staple classics. It’s a great experience every time and I’m so happy to have them in this part of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Dropped about $90 for two at Community Tavern in Portage Park. Started with the crunchy rice cakes—crispy and flavorful. The BBQ pork ribs had a sweet and tangy glaze, but the meat was a tad dry. The kim-cheese fries were rich and indulgent, maybe a bit too much for my taste. Service was friendly, and the vibe was cozy and inviting. Solid spot for a date night, though a few tweaks could elevate it further.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food here was outstanding! Every dish we ordered was delicious, the customer service was top notch and we appreciated the warm welcoming staff. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Mushroom Butter Dumplings
Neighborhood vibe and class. Menu offered unique flavors and diverse cultural spins. Dropped my cloth napkin twice and was replaced by one of the owners; that's was attentive service without helicopter feeling. This was my third time there and it's my first choice to take guests and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very underwhelming unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Honestly subpar service, felt like presence was unwanted. The food was really salty but I enjoyed the noodles. For the price point I feel like employees, namely servers should know how to do their job better. I’d just do takeout from here tbh. Barely got checked on or had recommendations, very lax behavior, it wasn’t what I was expecting at all—again, for the price point
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
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