Hey, any of you fellas know a guy by the name of Bill Brasky? He's a 9-foot-tall beast man with absolutely no indoor voice. When he told a story the entire Chicago metropolitan area could hear. Even Milwaukee would complain about the noise. True story. Well the newly christened 601 Bar and Grill is loaded with Bill Braskys and the guys who love drunkenly going on and on about Bill Brasky. But first things first. The food here is actually really good. Their big thing is their burgers which are made with beef that's so fresh and juicy because Bill Brasky himself, birthed, raised, slaughtered, butchered, and ground the meat himself all in the course of 30 minutes. You can pick your bun too, which includes the all-mighty pretzel roll, a roll so divine it instantly makes any burger better. Why is it so divine? Because Bill Brasky brought it into existence sole by thinking about it... right after he scissor kicked Angela Lansbury. The other entrees of note include all sorts of sandwiches, chicken, and pizza. The menu is fairly small, but it seems like they do what they do really well. Much in the same way Bill Brasky is the best damn salesman in the office. For an appetizer we got the nachos, which were all right, certainly not bad by any stretch, but they had a melted cheese sauce which just didn't do the pretty good tasting chips justice. Much in the same way Bill Brasky didn't feel the Grammy's did the music industry justice so he hosted them himself and gave every award to Corey Hart. The service was really attentive, nobody would walk by the table without offering to get you something or help clear it away. It was fast but still friendly. I'd give it a pretty good review, similar to the good review Brasky's production of the King and I where he chloroformed the rest of the cast and slowly ate them on stage got. The one problem though is the aforementioned Brasky Buddies. There are just too many loud, drunken, middle aged guys in there, telling inane, exaggerated anecdotes so loudly I could hear them more clearly than my wife sitting three feet from me. A little bit better atmosphere in the place and it just might have earned that fifth star. But to earn that fifth star you've gotta be able to jump off the Empire State Building and only sprain your ankle... like Bill Brasky. But overall, if you can handle a lot of middle-aged guys yelling at each other from opposite ends of the bar, you're in for a really good, well-priced burger. Oh and Bill Brasky? He's a son of a b*tch! read more

Excited to head over to 601 on Saturday but guess they close at 11 on weekends. WEAK!!!

I was really hoping this would be a "go-to" type place because I've heard the owners are such great and genuine people but....NO. The service is horrible and the food is marginal. I actually saw the bartender argue and lose two different guests in the matter of 20 minutes (while waiting five for my own Guinness refill). The confrontations then became a conversation point amongst her and what seemed the entire bar. I've got my own concerns that don't include her lack of barkeep persona. On top of this, its like every other Addison style bar, if you ain't a gumba, ya don't get much service or attention. I have no desire to be back. read more

I am not really sure what else to give this place. The truth is that I quite enjoy the food here and would come back on occasion during lunchtime. However, the service is, to be blunt, terrible. Usually whoever we get as a waitress is very nice but the amount of time it takes to get food is just unacceptable! We have 45 lunch breaks and tell the waitress that we need to rush everything and she says no problem. 20-25 mins later, she returns with the food. I don't get it. It's never busy during lunch and yet it has been consistently slow as hell. I'd like to return here because, like I said, the food is pretty good...but I won't because I just can't wait that long for a salad or a burger. read more

Had you asked me what I would rate 601 the first time I came here, it probably would have been 2.5 stars. The food was mediocre, the service wasn't great, and the atmosphere was boring. However, we ended up coming here really randomly for New Years, and we had a lot of fun. There was live music, a free appetizer bar, and a fun crowd. The average age is probably 35-50. The service was really great, and the drinks were exceptional. I don't know if this would be a "regular" place for me since it's not a younger crowd, but if you are looking for a good local "towny" bar with a chill atmosphere, this would be it. read more

I give them an extra star for trying. Addison is a miserable town with few Chicago style bars. This place tries to be one, but unfortunely the town is filled with these middle aged drunks that ruin it. I tried to watch a football game here recently and was annoyed at how much they over serve the patrons here. The Tv screens with the exception of one are small. Their large screen has hardly any seating areas to be able to view it. The food here was just plain pre-ordered bar food and this place just as a bad suburban strip mall vibe, which is exactly where it is located. I only go hear because at 12.00 Sundays I am still pretty tired to drive far for NFL games. This location probably will go through five different businesses in ten years. Just watch. read more

We love it here!! The food is great they have a good variety!! Anything from pot stickers to corn beef to quesadillas!! It's cozy inside and for the most part everyone is really friendly. They also have great specials on food and drinks! read more

Nice looking place but service lacks at times. The time that service was tops, the food was horrible. Chicken Parm tasted like rubber, and the Grilled Chicken was dry and almost as rough. At first glance 601 appears to be a good establishment for dining and drinking, however it failed to live up to its appearance. The first few times I went to 601 was to meet a few friends for a couple drinks and I had no complaints then. However the last couple times I stopped by, my experience was rather negative. One time my friend and I entered and grabbed a table to ourselves, however it took awhile for anyone to wait on us in getting drinks or providing a menu. When we were finally waited on it took the waitress a while to check on us and we did sit with empty drinks for a while. The second time was better with service but the food was horrible. I had the Chicken Parmesan sandwich that tasted like rubber and nothing like chicken or parmesan. I though it was me but i gave my friend a taste and she had to spit it out. I didn't finish it. Her Grilled Chicken sandwich was no better, although it did taste like chicken it was very dry and rough to bite into. Enter at your own risk, hopefully your meal is far more pleasant. read more

Great place! Food is excellent. Great tortilla soup.......BUT the best is their French Martini!!! Bartender makes them better than any downtown Chicago bar :) read more

Came here on a whim. Dollar slider specials on Sunday. The pork was so so. The burgers were pretty decent. I'd recommend them. I really liked the breading on the fried pickles. Wish the pickles were sliced just a bit thicker. Bar tender was very friendly. I liked the relaxed atmosphere. read more

Great atmosphere, layout and staff. Lots of tvs to watch sports and the food is good. Jose's pork sandwich is my number 1 item but many of the wraps are great too. They have also switched up their menu recently so I'm excited to try some new items. We go to this place almost every week because the staff is so great and its always a great experience. Our usual waitress even knows our drink orders. We always feel welcome there and their drink specials are reasonable. read more

Great place to have lunch except for the music. I visited with a client to have a casual business lunch and there we some head-banging crap blaring on radio. Food is great, music at lunch sucks. Maybe ok for the night crowd but not at lunch. read more

We were there during a Blackhawks game. We were part of a larger group. The place was way too loud to even hold a conversation. Our mistake for going for dinner during a game and it is a bar. We were there for the fish fry. It was good but skimpy portions. We asked to have the grilled fish and vegetables. One person in our party asked for tartar sauce and by the time he received it, he needed more fish to go with it. One set of bathrooms are not designated women or men because they are for both, however, they are not marked for either. Confusing for first timers. The staff was very friendly. It was okay for a bar, but I prefer a nicer and quieter place for dinner and conversation. read more

We just moved to Addison in April and have been here a couple of times. The bar is a good size and has a large beer garden. The food here is quite good but they have a very small menu. Will definitely go back! read more

Great place to grab a drink and food after work! The food is delicious! Very relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and the staff is great! Will definitely be back :) read more

Came to 601 for food and drinks Friday night with my friends and had a blast! Love that it's local and close to home. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, the menu has so much to choose from- always so good! We were able to play our own music and played darts all night. Will definitely be back! read more

Great price drinks, specials and a broad fantastic menu. This neighborhood bar has friendly staff, great environment and my preferred place to meet up with friends after a long week of work or for a Blackhawks game. Highly suggest stopping by if you're in the Addison area. read more

This local restaurant & bar is a great place to come eat and hang out. The food has always been EXCELLENT !!! Tonight we went to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The Corn beef was truly delicious...so tender !! Actually ordered an extra dinner of Corn beef to take home for tomorrow. We do enjoy coming to 601. We do miss the Ole Solace, we miss the grilled salmon, and the quiet atmosphere of Solace. I would recomend to go to 601 for a tasty dinner and fun night. They have added " Gaming Machines " Slot Machines ", so bring some extra $$ to try you luck. read more

I have lived in Addison my whole life. I never went to 601 until my Sister began working there. Now, I'm going totally unbiased with this one. I love the place. It's a local hang out and many people that I see around town go there. I get a special order every day for lunch and it is superb. I've been there throughout different portions of the day, but most of my experience is before 5pm. I think the food is amazing along with the prices. Everyone that works there, including the Manager, Owner, and bartenders work their butts off to make sure the customers get good service. I've seen some rude, very rude, people come in and I'm sure some of them gave the negative comments below. I myself have 10 years in the food industry (Portillo's & Panera) and have seen it all. The food is fresh from where it comes from and is ordered through the same vendors as many restaurants. Trust me, I live right there and see the truck. The cook during lunch has culinary skills that astound me. He loves cooking and it shows. Again, you may think I'm biased because I have a family member that works there, but there are dozens of places to eat and this is where I choose to go. 601 gets two thumbs up in my book. read more

I went to this bar/restaurant on the recommendation of friends who had previously eaten there. First off, there was a restaurant full of customers with one server who seemed extremely rushed and overwhelmed and second, our food took FOREVER to come out- both aspects which could be EASILY gotten over when good food is placed in front of you....that unfortunately was not the end of it. My food finally came, I had ordered a veggie burger with cheddar cheese, added avocado, and fries as a side. The avocado was luckily on the side of the burger, so as soon as my plate was put down I spotted the gross, inedible addition to my burger with black streaks throughout it. That avocado shouldn't have still been in their kitchen, let alone placed by the chef on my plate and it astounds me that the server didn't even glance down at my plate as she was carrying it out because if she had, I would hope she'd never serve something that disgusting to a customer. The icing on the cake, I proceeded to take a bite out of my "veggie burger" only to discover I was in fact served a TURKEY burger. And as someone who has strict dietary restrictions that prohibit her from eating meat, one could imagine how upset I was. The server was mildly apologetic. All around horrible experience. read more