I really enjoy 9 Muses. I've only been for lunch, but I would definitely go for dinner. They have great Egg lemon soup (a traditional Greek favorite) and a nicely sized Gyros lunch plate. Side salads are also good. It's not cheap, but its not too expensive. Also, the staff is nice and accomodating. Would definitely recommend as a good spot in Greektown. read more

9 Muses is great if you are looking for a Mediterranean twist on bar fare. The food is very good, but the drinks are pricy and not very big. 9 Muses usually isn't too crowded or too loud and they have TV's for watching the game. Personally I love coming here in the summer because you can sit outdoors and watch all the people go by on Halsted street. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Place wasn't busy. Food was decent - not as good as the other Greek places around it. Service was a bit lackluster. Not sure that I'd go back. Maybe it was an off day. I don't know. Nothing wowed me enough to give it another shot. read more

It's not a traditional Greek restaurant, like many of its neighbors. It has the hip, trendy vibe, they have a DJ booth. Muses serves one of the best Greek salads I've had in my life. Creamy feta & perfectly seasoned chicken. Delightful! read more

So now that I know this bar/restaurant is called "9" Muses instead of 'Muses (that is, Muses with an apostrophe in front of it - which is what the sign above the entrance read to me...), things are so much clearer. So we stopped here after dinner at The Parthenon, and the service was eggcellent! Probably because we were the only people at the bar, but hey I'm not complaining. Drinks were good, decor was good and service was good. Not sure about the prices, because it was on the company! read more

Nothing too special to say about this place. We just wandered down Halsted and it looked nice so we came in. I had a gyro platter which was pretty good, nothing out of the ordinary though. My friends had a salad and a chicken pita thing- said the Salad was good and the pita not so good. It's rather awkwardly arranged in the bar so we didn't have much room. And that's all I've got! read more

Went into this place expecting to sit down to a proper Greek meal. The menu isn't typically Greek though. Decided to stay, and try it out. Lovely ambiance, the flowers in the outdoor seating really add to the decor. The food was very good, I liked my chicken kabob and the husbands gyros were pretty good too. It came with a lot of fries... and the quantities were generous.The house white wine was worth having... served perfectly chilled. read more

I went there for a Saturday lunch, and liked the laid back decor and atmosphere a lot. Food was not memorable, and I was pissed that there was absolutely positively nothing with eggplant on the menu - which truly disappointed me. Mezzes were ehh - not great. I also thought that menu was too americanized. Martini selection is a (+). Most of my stars are going to the wall decors, and a hidden potential that it might be fun during night. read more

I had a wonderful meal here. Being a greek girl I am very picky when it comes to my Greek Food. This restaurant impressed me. The food was very good. We tried a number of appetizers and I loved the Greek Fries with the Feta. Most places don't put feta on them. read more

I love this place! A friend of mine recommended on a dreary day last spring and sure enough it's become a favorite of mine. Of course, it the only restaurant in Greektown with no valet but it's still a cool place to hang out. Good bar selections. I recommend the Tigania and the Roasted Florina Peppers. Yummy! read more

That cheese was amazing, even if it wasn't flaming. My salad with kebob...the perfect lunch.

I haven't been here on weekend when I hear that it's really rockin' but I came on a weekday one morning around 11am when the place opened. I got a warm, freindly reception and even though I only ordered an espresso drink I was treated with a smile. Nice, open outdoor area with just enough shade to stay cool. As lunch time approached a ton of people came in but I still felt no pressure. No doubt-- I will be back to spend $$. Super stop in G-town. read more

Great place for lunch or a casual date night. In Greek town this place is one of the most modern in it's food and look. I have been coming here for years and it just keeps getting better. read more

Simply, the best coffee in Chicago. Hands down. I don not get to the city as much as I would like, but when I do, this is my first stop!!!

The food is always good but the service is almost always bad. It shouldn't take over 10 minutes to charge my credit card during a slow lunch hour. They know that business people don't have all day. read more

Would give 5 stars BC the good was great but the service is poor. I had the grilled chicken pita platter, it was grilled to perfection.

saganaki what what! awesome place. i've always gone on a random weekday night so it's not packed. their fries are great and the shish kebob platter is huge. definitely fit for 2. i forget what kind of dessert I had but it was good, some kind of creamy pie with nuts and a honey drizzle? who knows but i scarfed it down whole. read more

I go for the rotisserie chicken and artichoke salad. So yummy and huge enough for two meals. Good coffee and surprisingly excellent desserts. The tuxedo cake is a lovely combo of cake, mousse, frosting, and love. read more

This is a cool little find. Very nice people. Great Greek food and reasonably priced. This place is allllll Greek and allllll Chicago. Full bar. Good coffee. Valet parking. Close to Halsted/UIC Blue Line. read more

The pork on a stick was delicious, Even if it was tried at the Greek Fest. But was from that place. At the stand they had.

This place was, eh okay. Wasn't great but but wasn't bad either. The food was mediocre. The staff was nice and friendly and the place was well decorated. The food isn't something I'd come searching for again. read more

I usually come here on a weekday afternoon for some soup and a cocktail. The service is nice, but they never come to check up on me. After about 20 minutes of waiting, I have to go ask for my check. But the egg lemon is good! read more

Honestly, I did not expect much going to this place as most of the spots in Greek Town are mediocre at best. Very pleasantly surprised with the food. I had the chicken shish-kabob and it was really excellent. As good as it gets. My wife had the Village Salad which was also excellent. This place has lots of people lounging around who are too cool for school, but the food is worth it. The prices also makes it a very good value. Overall, very pleasantly surprised. read more

I love this place. Everything here is delicious. I've eaten here twice and both times had great experiences. Both times I ordered a chicken salad (one time it was a Chicken Shawarma and once it was Grilled Chicken). Each time I got beautiful fresh greens and a TON of well-seasoned perfectly cooked chicken. The cappuccino here is also delicious, as are the hummus and olives and pita bread. It's never super busy, either, which is also nice. I don't know why more people don't given this better ratings. read more

You would think that this Greek Restaurant would slightly cater to vegetarians, but think again. I asked if I could have some of the dishes without meat and they said "No" and redirected me to other pre-set vegetarian entrees. The meal was very tasty but not good service. read more

I ordered 9muses on grub hub and I am not a fan of that service, I must say I was blown away the food came hot and fresh. I ordered a chicken on pita it was amazing as well as the Greek salad. A must try. read more

This establishment is a Greek bar and restaurant, but it's forte is not Greek food. Rather, the 9 Muses is a good place if you want to have a beer with your gyro or burger. During the summer, you can enjoy eating outside under an awning or sit inside along the street-side windows that open up and make you feel like you are eating al fresco. Most of the waitresses are young Eastern European women with a working knowledge of English that are better at looking good than at serving you. The bar is nice and is surrounded by several televisions, but the Greek pop music is sometimes annoyingly loud. read more

If I could, I would give 0 stars. I've never been anywhere where servers have such attitude. Do they know it's their job to bring you water? After a busboy brought us water, our server had the nerve to yell at him for doing so. WTF??!! We left immediately afterwards, as I have better ways of spending my Sunday afternoons. Avoid this place like the PLAGUE. Unless you want to be treated like the plague, that is. read more

Ugh. Just a normal place. Nothing special, although outdoor seating is nice in Greektown. However, did not try food.

food- good (i had the chicken kabobs which was strangely the same as the chicken salad, add rice and pita). service- horrible. * waitress can i have water?...five minutes later, buss boy can i have water... two minutes later (different waitress) can i have water? finally! * the buss boy stood next to me waiting as i put my food in the to -go box. i did this slowly to see if he would take the hint (which is also common courtesy in a resturaunt), but he did not. when i finished he swooped his hand down to get the plate. and no, there was not a shortage of tables there / customers waiting to sit. * we had two different waitress... why? both were present the whole meal, and besides asking us if we wanted drinks from the bar, taking and delivering our food- they were gone with the wind. ambiance- do not go there if you have impaired hearing. the music is loud and gets louder as the night approaches. parking- tough, search in the neighborhood. read more

Their food is solid. I've never really had a bad meal there. Chicken is quite tender and flavorful. The souvlaki is always a good choice. I recommend their Greek fries which is just regular fries with feta cheese on top.On their daily specials they put a couple of wraps as options. I highly recommend.Their outdoor eating area is so nice and it's a wonderful little place to go on a summer evening. The staff is friendly - All are european and young SEXY GIRLS. This restaurant has a great cafe flair and I especially love it in the summer when you can sit outdoors under their covered awning. I have also tried several items on the menu and Ive always been really pleased. I would recommend the roasted red pepper and feta with balsamic appetizer. They are known for their good Greek coffee too. I have tried several items on the menu and Ive always been really pleased. I would recommend the roasted red pepper and feta with balsamic appetizer. They are known for their good Greek coffee too. read more

Very nice restaurant. It has a pleasant atmosphere with very good food. The french fries are great, and I highly recommend the veggie burger. read more

I have lived about a few blocks away for the past 3 years and never ventured into this establishment in Greek Town. I read in Chicago Magazine that this restaurant had one of the best meat (souvlaki) in town so i tried them out. Boy, how I wish I came a long time ago!!!! The service could of been a bit better, maybe a few more smiles but the food and drinks more then made up for it. I sat in the outside patio and ordered the korinthian souvlakia with what they consider their famous "Frappe" drink. I never tried it before, and it was fantastic. This coffee drink is perfect for the summer and the souvlakia were out of this world. I ended up eating about 8 of them and the total was fairly priced. The dessert was even better I feel then the dinner. I had the greek yogurt with honey and nuts and it was to die for. I will be coming back here now more often, especially during lunch hours!!!! read more

Food ordered: shish kabob platter consisted of pork chunks, Greek salad and fries, glass of Greek red wine Meal: french fries soggy, pork chunks somewhat tasty but left a lot of fibers in my teeth and were quite salty, salad ok; stingy pour of wine, slightly corked (not their fault) Setting: corner location, large windows open to night air, bar, patio, inside- I sat inside Ambience: relatively clean, bass speaker beating out background always present but not drowning out conversation, slender younger servers in black, table and chairs reasonably comfortable, group of police chose this for dinner worrying me about overall quality in area Service: busboy/water filler great, server poor Summary: overall it worked for dinner, but wouldn't go back read more

Great food but not as good as it was. Miss the old Pita Chicken Sandwich with feta cheese. But the saganaki is the best I have had!

We just happened to end up at 9 Muses last night for Valentine's and I was not expecting much.... but wow was I surprised! First off, our bottle of St. George was 1/2 off! Keep that deal going and we'll be here every week. I wasn't expecting this place to be very authentic(not sure why), but I was wrong. The food is extremely well done, and some of the best greek potatoes I have had here in Chicago. Our waitress wasn't pushy, and our buss boy was was working his butt off at our table. Cheap too! Our bill was like 45 bucks with a bottle of wine, 2 apps, and 2 dinners. Good stuff right there.... read more

Great service and great food! I had the chicken kabob and it was delicious! I will go back to try the gyro dish. read more

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Great place to grab a quick lunch and a drink. Prices are great and service .

For Greek Town if you are looking for something other than the themed, yet pedestrian restaurants with bland renditions of what real Greek food is, you should try 9 Muses. It's the Greek equivalent of a gastro-pub that is actually THE go-to bar for the young and hip Chicago-land Greeks on a Saturday night and the 'local' for many neighborhood residents (who are, incidentally, not Greek) All that aside, the food here is superb. You won't find the same stuff as across the street. There is a great blend of pub and Greek offerings - check out the Greek fries..... where menu 'specials' change daily and everything is fresh and tastes good. They do great salads and great burgers too, and during the day are kid friendly. The Gyros and souvlaki are the best in Greek Town. The bar has a good selection of beers and liquor and a huge Whisky choice..... read more

I just returned to Nine Muses for the second time last night, and the wait staff makes it quite a lovely place. I give only three stars simply because I am a vegetarian and there are about two vegetarian options on the menu. While I understand that Greek is not a particularly vegetarian variety of food, I have been to other Greek restaurants (Greek Islands, Artopolis) that offer quite a nice variety of veggie options. However, the basil and feta salad I have ordered on my two visits to Nine Muses is deliciously fresh with capers, beautiful tomatoes, vinegar, very flavorful. My dining companion enjoyed the beef shish kabob plate which was piled with fresh pita and tzatziki. The Greek wine is excellent, and the entire meal was very affordable. The best attribute to Nine Muses, however, was our waitress. She was so informative and sweet, and did not rush us through our meal, but did not neglect us in any way. Nine Muses is a nice, affordable option in Greektown if you have tried the regulars and want to venture somewhere new. read more