This was my third time at Chief's and it was fabulous as usual! The food, the team, and the atmosphere is always a win! We've had burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads - all fantastic! Yesterday, my husband had the steak sandwich and I had a bite - and deep regret. While my Nashville Hot chicken sandwich was delicious, this steak sandwich was perfection. I will definitely be getting it next time! Can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Principato
Love this place
Mary Hershey
Great chopped salad, nice holiday decorations. Could lower the lighting a bit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Dommerich Newhouse
The atmosphere, being able to watch the games (some local!) good food, what more is there to like?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Polakow
This place is the best. The perfect mix of a fun bar, a date night place, a place for friends, and a place for the family. They have something for everyone, and the atmosphere is perfect.
Tom was our waiter tonight, and the extra attention (he noticed my husband watching the UFC fight on his phone and put it on one of the TVs for him) is something you don’t see in many restaurants and is so appreciated. All the staff was incredibly kind, the menu thoughtful, the community approach noticed.
The food and drinks were wonderful, and it’s a place that makes you want to stay and come back again and again with family and friends - a homey place that is unique, fun, warm, and inviting. Joy exudes from it. Thank you!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Patrick
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chiefs Pub in Lake Forest. A Real Life Cheers, A True Home Away From Home
If there’s a place in Lake Forest where the world slows down long enough for you to breathe, it’s Chiefs Pub. Walking through their doors feels like stepping into the modern version of Cheers — the kind of place where everyone really does know your name, and if they don’t yet, they will by your second visit.
There’s an atmosphere here that can’t be faked. It’s familiar. Warm. Comfortable in a way that settles into you like a deep exhale after a long day. Chiefs Pub doesn’t just serve food and drinks — it serves belonging.
The staff is the heartbeat of this place. They greet you with genuine smiles, honest conversation, and the kind of hospitality that feels like you’ve been coming here for years. You’re not just another table. You’re part of the room — part of the laughter, the energy, the stories being shared across the bar.
The food is consistently fantastic. With real, hearty, satisfying dishes made with care, not shortcuts. Every plate feels like something crafted for family, not customers. Add in an ice-cold drink, and suddenly you’re not at a restaurant anymore… you’re at your spot.
The vibe is everything a true neighborhood pub should be: Lively but never loud, friendly but never forced, inviting in a way that makes you want to stay just a little longer.
Conversations cross tables. Strangers become friends. Memories settle into corners. And the walls feel like they’re holding stories that started long before you walked in — and will continue long after you leave.
Chiefs Pub is more than a place to eat or drink. It’s the kind of place you grow attached to. The kind of place you look forward to. The kind of place that feels like home even when life feels anything but.
If you’ve been searching for that real-life Cheers; that spot where the spirit is warm, the faces are familiar, and the welcome is genuine; you’ve found it.
Chiefs Pub is the soul of Lake Forest. A place where you don’t just visit… you belong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaci Spirito
The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance — lively enough for adults to enjoy themselves, but still relaxed and comfortable for kids. The food was fantastic! Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The menu has something for everyone — from hearty burgers and wings to lighter salads and shareable appetizers. Even our picky eaters were happy! The staff really stood out — friendly, attentive, and great with kids. They made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. There’s plenty of seating, clean restrooms, and a nice mix of indoor and outdoor space. It’s the kind of place you can come to for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or even to catch a game with friends. We’ll definitely be coming back — it’s rare to find a spot that combines great food, great service, and a genuinely family-friendly vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nidal
Yeah... so good, I'm writing a review. A big step above your usual pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zyborge shwifty
Morgan pours the best Guinness and our server Kyle was very attentive and personable. Definitely coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal Johnson
I wish they had poke nachos with a crab Rangoon at the bottom of the poke nachos tray.
This was my third time at Chief's and it was fabulous as usual! The food, the team, and the atmosphere is always a win! We've had burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads - all fantastic! Yesterday, my husband had the steak sandwich and I had a bite - and deep regret. While my Nashville Hot chicken sandwich was delicious, this steak sandwich was perfection. I will definitely be getting it next time! Can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place
Great chopped salad, nice holiday decorations. Could lower the lighting a bit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere, being able to watch the games (some local!) good food, what more is there to like?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the best. The perfect mix of a fun bar, a date night place, a place for friends, and a place for the family. They have something for everyone, and the atmosphere is perfect.
Tom was our waiter tonight, and the extra attention (he noticed my husband watching the UFC fight on his phone and put it on one of the TVs for him) is something you don’t see in many restaurants and is so appreciated. All the staff was incredibly kind, the menu thoughtful, the community approach noticed.
The food and drinks were wonderful, and it’s a place that makes you want to stay and come back again and again with family and friends - a homey place that is unique, fun, warm, and inviting. Joy exudes from it. Thank you!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chiefs Pub in Lake Forest. A Real Life Cheers, A True Home Away From Home
If there’s a place in Lake Forest where the world slows down long enough for you to breathe, it’s Chiefs Pub. Walking through their doors feels like stepping into the modern version of Cheers — the kind of place where everyone really does know your name, and if they don’t yet, they will by your second visit.
There’s an atmosphere here that can’t be faked.
It’s familiar.
Warm.
Comfortable in a way that settles into you like a deep exhale after a long day.
Chiefs Pub doesn’t just serve food and drinks — it serves belonging.
The staff is the heartbeat of this place. They greet you with genuine smiles, honest conversation, and the kind of hospitality that feels like you’ve been coming here for years. You’re not just another table. You’re part of the room — part of the laughter, the energy, the stories being shared across the bar.
The food is consistently fantastic. With real, hearty, satisfying dishes made with care, not shortcuts. Every plate feels like something crafted for family, not customers. Add in an ice-cold drink, and suddenly you’re not at a restaurant anymore… you’re at your spot.
The vibe is everything a true neighborhood pub should be:
Lively but never loud, friendly but never forced, inviting in a way that makes you want to stay just a little longer.
Conversations cross tables.
Strangers become friends.
Memories settle into corners.
And the walls feel like they’re holding stories that started long before you walked in — and will continue long after you leave.
Chiefs Pub is more than a place to eat or drink.
It’s the kind of place you grow attached to.
The kind of place you look forward to.
The kind of place that feels like home even when life feels anything but.
If you’ve been searching for that real-life Cheers;
that spot where the spirit is warm, the faces are familiar, and the welcome is genuine;
you’ve found it.
Chiefs Pub is the soul of Lake Forest. A place where you don’t just visit…
you belong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance — lively enough for adults to enjoy themselves, but still relaxed and comfortable for kids.
The food was fantastic! Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The menu has something for everyone — from hearty burgers and wings to lighter salads and shareable appetizers. Even our picky eaters were happy!
The staff really stood out — friendly, attentive, and great with kids. They made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed.
There’s plenty of seating, clean restrooms, and a nice mix of indoor and outdoor space. It’s the kind of place you can come to for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or even to catch a game with friends.
We’ll definitely be coming back — it’s rare to find a spot that combines great food, great service, and a genuinely family-friendly vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yeah... so good, I'm writing a review. A big step above your usual pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan pours the best Guinness and our server Kyle was very attentive and personable. Definitely coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish they had poke nachos with a crab Rangoon at the bottom of the poke nachos tray.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Reuben Egg Rolls, Reuben Sandwich
Love this place on date nights! Highly recommend the loaded tots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was ok the service wasn’t. Bartenders have some issues with non-white Guest. Not coming back here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Yummy wings, heartfelt memorabilia, and even a few arcade machines!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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