50 Best Bar & Grill near Forest View

“It's a Great Place to eat, Drink welcoming Vibe . definitely Worth checking out“

“Love it here! jade was an amazing server she was so outgoing and really brought the light to the room. She made the whole atmosphere of the bar better along with the rest of the staff. I highly recommend coming here if you’re in the area.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Phenomenal food. LOVE literally all their house made sauces, I tend to order extra sides of their sauces just because they are so good on a variety of things. Their southwest salad with the habanero ranch is godly ... Expensive as heck if you add chicken, but like .. everything is expensive right now so no qualms there. Service. .. hit or miss. Ive dined in 3 times and twice I got a female bartender who ... As a 14 year industry vet, I can tell she's checked out and doesn't care. Would never stop me from keep going back though. Good vibes (everyone except the female bartender Ive ran into twice), great food, and a great place to watch the games. If you're in Avondale and haven't checked this place out, YOU'RE missing out!! Sincerely, one of the best kitchens (non-high-end) in the city!“

“Kristi.n at Uncle John’s is the best! We love coming here., especially for Bears games!!“

“My wife and I visited Chief O’Neil’s last night for a late drink during a quick trip to Chicago. We were personally greeted and served by proprietor Anluan McKinney who took great care of us and told us about the pub’s history. The food and drinks were wonderful and the pub was clean, comfortable, and authentic. It may be my favorite Irish pub in the US.“

“Great spot to grab a bite and a beer.

They have a lot of different options on draft, and also have a great selection of higher end whiskey and tequila.

When I swung by they had two gluten free beers on their menu, unfortunately they were out of both, but glad that they offer them at least.

Great patio as well for summer evenings

The alcohol abuse center has transitioned into a solid bar and grill.“

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

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

“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“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!!!!“

“Legit 5 star experience thanks to Derek and staff. They found out we were visiting from out of town and went out of their way to make us feel at home. I had the meatball salad, we shared the brussel sprouts, and sampled some Whistlepig Rye and a beer we'd never heard of. All the food was top notch but the friendly staff is what'll keep you coming back.“

“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.“

“love coming here when I'm home! beers, bears games and friends“

“Great food, staff and music.“

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

“Friendly staff. Delicious food. Quesaberria tacos, avacado burger & jalapeño poppers are top notch. Lots of screens to enjoy big games.“

“Friendly people, cold beer!“

“We really enjoy the food plus the prices are very reasniable . We have tried almost everything on the menu and have enjoyed it all. Blake is an excellent bartender and host who makes you feel at home. He has a friendly personality and always has a smile on his face. Megan is a wonderful waitress who is friendly and outgoing. Best of all she makes us feel special because she always remembers what we like best. The owner (Roger) is a great person and always greets us with a big smile. He makes us feel like we are always welcome. We highly recommend BJ's for a nice evening out I'd you are in the Oak Lawn area. joel/Roy“

“awesome place thank you Jackie and Gio“

“i’m writing this review as i’m still sitting in the booth because it was just THAT good.

i ordered the french onion burger with the regular fries on the side, and let me tell you i haven’t had a burger check every box like this one. the garlic aioli was the perfect amount of flavor to complement the caramelized onions. the bun was seemingly buttered and fluffy. and the fries!! they had a flakey salt with not one fry left unsalted. they were also thin and crispy to perfection.

the service was great and every staff member was always smiling. i never write reviews but this one felt very necessary. 5 stars from me!“

“Everyone is friendly and respectful“

“We held a celebration of life for my brother here today. About 50 in attendance in the stylish, comfortable upstairs area. Despite the fact that I planned this from 400 miles away and without having ever seen the venue, it went off without a hitch due to Mr. David Candiotti and his staff. No surprises. Everything was as promised. The venue is extremely stylish and rustic. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the drinks. Service was fast, efficient and friendly thanks to Mona, Alberto and Olena. I highly recommend.“

“Food was great very nice inside great party room also!!!“

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

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

“Fabulous atmosphere, killer "naked" wings, tunes, and staff. Highly recommend.“

“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!!“

“Visited from STL and this time the owner was there. Very chill laid back good time. This particular night they had karaoke, which was fun. The bartenders are friendly and know how to pour. Shavon kept the drinks coming! The owner is hands on, friendly professional and made sure to show us out of towners hospitality. After a few dances and drinks we ordered food to go. This spot is always on a list even if it’s a short visit. Stop by for a mature crowd and a good time.“

“Great food and drinks, amazing staff and the music was off the chain!!!!! Watched an NBA playoff game here and the energy was electric....The game was broadcast inside and out and I was able to smoke my cigar on the outside patio. Monday night delight.“

“My go to for food/drinks/major sporting events. Parking in the back lot is super convenient. If you get there late, there’s a good chance you can still find a seat upstairs (within reason, don’t expect a seat if you’re coming in at halftime). I highly suggest the burger, giant, filling, well worth the $18“

“Best Bills Backers Bar in Chicago, Great Wings, Amazing fries, Blackened chicken Sandwich (and Salad) and Grilled Cheese. Great beer selection and superb environment on Bills game day!“

“I had a slice of cheese pizza. I usually never get just cheese, but I didn't feel like having pepperoni which was the other slice option. The pizza was very thin, but not floppy. Kind of crunchy and a little chewy. The crust was crunchy and soft inside. I was pleasantly surprised by this slice.“

“Very nice place. Great service,respectful bartenders..“

“Had a great time here celebrating my 50th bday!“

“Great local find! The patio/beer garden is dog friendly with a fire pit, TVs and really nice comfortable seating, plus lawn games connect 4. There was a nicer wine selection than I was expecting for a local bar. The inside design was lovely.

New menu just started and fried chicken sandwich was so tasty!! Menu is small but everything we had was very good.

Can’t wait to go back!“

“good place and amazing music.“

“Lorena the best bartender. The sweetest 🥰🥰“

“Fun times, good people, drama free.“

“I came from San Francisco to visit a friend and was interested in trying out a cozy neighborhood pub. This place gave me 'Cheers' vibes (loved the banter between the patrons and the proprietor) we got the BLT which was super tasty. Non-pretentious, good food-drinks + relaxed ambiance…just what we were searching for!“

“Great service, great food. It comes out family style, drinks and food unlimited. You can order additional drinks for an upcharge. You cannot place an order for food but you can order more of what they have. Toast balls, fruit tray, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage“

“100p fire drinks fire people“

“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.“

“About seven months ago, I moved to the Wicker Park/Logan Square area and decided that the best way to get to know my new neighborhood was to explore the bars along Milwaukee Avenue. I am so glad I came across Swig.

I arrived alone and was feeling extremely shy, but your employee, Eric, gave me an amazing experience that I truly appreciate. I had a blast! His energy made me feel incredibly welcome because of the wonderful service he provided, I am planning to make Swig a regular weekend hangout spot and look forward to bringing a group of friends with me next time.

Please pass along my thanks to Eric for his exceptional hospitality.“