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    Avenue Tap & Kitchen

    3.9 (25 reviews)
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    Smash Burger
    Audra M.

    The Auburn sign outside caught our attention, as my favorite cousin is a fan. We decided to give it a shot for lunch, and it was quite enjoyable. We opted to eat at the bar, and the design is very neat. The bar is covered in vintage pictures taken in the area. They have a fair amount of beers to choose from. The burger I had was tasty, and the seasoned fries were awesome. I'd come back for the fries alone! They have many TV screens that were playing a wide variety of sports. This would be a great place to catch a game. The inside is quite spacious. Located right off the Brown Line, the location is great for those relying on public transportation.

    Breakfast Sandwich with a side of Seasoned Fries
    Julia B.

    Hello Avenue Tap & Kitchen! Welcome to my new favorite sports bar! A friend and I stopped here for some game-day fun and we were not disappointed! The staff is friendly and the casual vibe was perfect for Sunday brunch! We loved that for college football, the school song of the winning team is played over the loudspeakers- SO FUN! Shoutout to Tommy the bar-back! He was the best! I definitely recommend getting the seasoned fries as your side- SO YUMMY with the perfect kick! Thanks for everything, Avenue Tap & Kitchen!

    Chicken Nachos - $14.50
    Mike W.

    So far we are loving the rebrand to Avenue. The interior is nice and bright and the food menu clearly took a step up in quality and options. The staff have been great and each menu item we've tried (french dip, nachos, flatbreads, salads) has been excellent. This will be our new go-to for sports bar style food. They offer daily specials as well as a happy hour from 4-6pm which is clutch. Tuesday night 1/2 priced flatbreads are fantastic.

    Menu and Green Dragon. Boiler up!
    Tommy O.

    Previously the Waterhouse and it got a fresh new revamp. Same layout, but the ambiance is sleek, nicer, and much more light! The finishes are really nice. I have visited the Waterhouse a ton with it being a Purdue bar and always loved the neighborhood vibe. Very fitting for Roscoe Village! I visited on a Saturday for the Purdue game and Auburn was also playing at the same time. I love that they remained a Purdue/Auburn/Commanders bar. Loved how they were able to handle two fan bases at once, which was quite impressive! Service was great! Our server was Kallie and she was great! Very attentive, filled up our water, and checked in a lot, which was great! I ordered the $10 Green Dragon for the Purdue game, the Avenue (Manhattan), and the Smash Burger with Tots. Their menu has definitely been updated, but they kept the Cheese Curds and Popcorn Chicken around, which was very nostalgic! I think they improved the Green Dragon. Definitely a lot smoother than the Waterhouse. Fair warning, it's very sugary and acidic as it's essentially a green Long Island. I look forward to trying the Baltimore Zoo next time! The Avenue was very good too. The rock was a great touch as I didn't expect that since it's really just a neighborhood bar, not known as a cocktail bar. I thought the Avenue was very balance, which makes a Manhattan good. The Smash Burger was sooooo good! Also they brought back the tots, which were so hot and so fresh! Super crispy and their tots have always been great! The Bun was soft and I think they coated it with butter like Culver's. The patty was juicy and had great flavor! No seasoning besides salt and maybe pepper which is exactly how a burger should be made. The toppings were very good too, but could use some improvement. The cheese was great and melted to perfection. The aioli was too watered down for my taste. I liked the pickle and grilled onions. But I like my pickles to be more sour and the onions didn't have much flavor. Overall a very good burger! Bun: 7. Burger: 8. Toppings: 7. Overall: 7.33 I had some of the popcorn chicken too. Great chunks of meat and very crispy. However it was pretty dry. You definitely needed the sauce it. Prices are very good for Chicago! $15 for an entree. $11-$13 for a very good cocktail. The cocktails refresh were very good and I was shockingly surprised as they didn't have that at the Waterhouse. Portions sizes are pretty decent to big too. I put the burger a spot ahead of NADC Burger because that burger is so small and it's $20. Overall, I love the new revamp of the old Waterhouse! It still has its sports bar/neighborhood charm and the renovation is very nice. Same exact bathrooms tho haha. The cocktails and the food was definitely good to very good! It's not going to be the best thing that you ever had and that's is perfectly a ok with me! Definitely check out Avenue Tap and Kitchen for a cozy neighborhood bar or if you want to watch a sports game!

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    Thank you so much Bill!

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    Thank you so much Audra!

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    Thank you Julia!

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    Thank you so much Megan!

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    Solid food and the service was good. The kung pao cauliflower was the best item I tried on the menu.

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    Thank you Reese!

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    Thank you so much for the great feedback Mike!

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    3 years ago

    Stopped in for a few drinks after dinner and sat at the bar. The atmosphere was very relaxed and everyone was friendly.

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    Thank you for the feedback and great review Tommy!

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    There is a sign posted, so not being sneaky.

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    9 months ago

    very disappointed. sat here all day and ran up a tab. they refused to change one single TV to accommodate at Bigten game

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    Shannon C.

    Thank you Caitlin! We are definitely adding more in the future

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    Waterhouse was always my go-to and am thrilled to have this new, revamped spot. Could not ask for better food, staff, or atmosphere.

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    Thank you so much Alexandra!

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    Thank you Kellie!

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    3 years ago

    Great menu and service! Ordered the Avenue Board appetizer and it was excellent. Atmosphere was awesome too.

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    Thank you Hillary!

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    Thank you Traci!

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    After a long Sunday afternoon following a Cubs home game, when most neighborhood bars would be…read moreoverwhelmed and scrambling, Village Tap somehow still managed to deliver one of the best bar experiences in Roscoe Village. The day started off gloomy and gray, but as the clouds broke and the city transformed into a beautiful spring afternoon, the atmosphere inside Village Tap matched that same energy shift -- warm, lively, and welcoming. What truly makes this place stand out is the staff. Even while absolutely slammed with customers after another raucous Cubs post game crowd rolled through, Meg and Kevin never missed a beat. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to stay accommodating under pressure was genuinely impressive. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to stay accommodating under pressure was genuinely impressive. They made sure everyone felt taken care of, stayed on top of drinks and service, and somehow still kept the experience fun and relaxed despite the chaos around them. Kevin's witty banter and sense of humor add a personality to the bar that you just don't find anywhere around that area. It creates the kind of environment where regulars and first-timers alike instantly feel comfortable. Meanwhile, Meg handles the rush with incredible poise and attention to detail, making sure guests always feel valued and welcomed. Village Tap has always been a great neighborhood spot, but experiences like this are what separate good bars from truly memorable ones. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and even better people behind the bar. Even on one of their busiest, most understaffed days, Meg and Kevin proved exactly why this place continues to be a Roscoe Village favorite. My only gripe is The Golden Tee Cabinet. Whats a guy gotta do to get a recalibration on that system! Mid Range left to right putts always miss on the low side. Not sure what to do, but I will carry on...

    Tried to listen to TikTok's advice, and they didn't lie- as I'm sure you'll read, the Chicken…read moreCaesar Wrap is good. Confirmed. But it's also huge and I cannot contemplate eating it alone, so I recommend begging a pal or partner to go halfsies with you (as shown.) You save your tummy and a few bucks (so long as they agree to split the bill, but details) Definitely busier on the weekends, especially during football season. Had to go up to the bar to order after wait for a bit. Be prepared to wait or not have over the top service on Saturdays and Sundays.

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    4.7(39 reviews)
    1.7 miRavenswood, Lincoln Square
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    This place is right off the Damen brown line stop. Down the block from Lawrence Ave. It used to be…read morea different restaurant a couple of years ago and it shut down, but a couple bought it and revamped the spot. It was three of us meeting for dinner and some drinks. My friend had white wine, hubby had an Espressotini, and I the watermelon-cucumber marg. We ordered the cauliflower ceviche, the Cauliflower wings, and the Brussels sprouts as appetizer. Then as an entree, my friend had the Jalisco Burger, hubby had the Salmon, and I a Salmon Caesar Salad. I personally loved the salad and the appetizers were great. Everyone else ate ALL their food, so I assume they also enjoyed it. The location was actually having an 80s night and there was a Dj and space for dancing. There were some people there dress for the themed night and it was just a great vibe. Talking with our friend and eating made us lose track of time and then it was time to leave but before we did, we met one of the owners who actually recommended I come by and visit. (Shoutout to Marcos ) He is the most warm and sunny person, and he was so grateful we actually came by. We had a shot and honestly I'd come back because of him. He told us a little bit about him, his family and about the restaurant backstory. I truly recommend you coming here, you will have a great time. Oh, and almost forgot, they have outside sitting, so you know it will be a great time when you just want to have an outside patio vibe with friends and some drinks. P.s. As you can tell, there are only two pictures. I was so, involved in the moment with my friend's stories and then the appetizers came and nothing else mattered. We all lost track of time and just enjoyed the vibe, the beautiful night, and time with friends, drinks, and food. Oh and 80s music.

    I stopped by Monday since they were donating 15% of tabs to The Friendship Center food pantry. I'd…read morebeen meaning to come by since they so generously donated mac and cheese to them for the Thanksgiving meals for the hungry in our community. It's a nice place. Kind of a sports bar but seems a little nicer than your average storeys bar. Service was friendly and helpful. I got the vegetarian ceviche, and it was delicious! It was served with aioli and a healing serving of chips. I've never eaten seafood and been vegetarian for over 30 years, but my boyfriend had a taste and also thought it was good and said they got the right flavor profile. He got the burger and tots and said both were very good. I'll definitely be back!

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    4.1(44 reviews)
    1.4 miLincoln Park

    Instead of heading home for the Super Bowl bc we couldn't find a hotel in the state of Louisiana,…read morewe headed to Chicago where we hoped to find Eagles fans. We made a reservation at Over/Under. When we arrived, there weren't a lot of people yet and we got seated quickly at a table already set up with our name on it and lots of fun swag. By the time the game was starting, it was packed. TV's lined the walls all the way around so every table was a good table. No one blocked our view. We each received 5 drink tickets and 2 meal tickets. In addition to the fact that we wiped the floor with Kansas, we met some really nice fans from Chicago. They made our visit so much fun, filled with endless laughter and a great time. It was a nice mix of young and older folks like us and the young people were so respectful and friendly. It truly was a pleasant surprise. They gave us their bar stools with backs so that we would be comfortable. I don't know if Steven David, who we also met there works for the bar but he was funny as all get out. He says he's a comedian so if you're in Chicago, look for him at a comedy club. The owners were very friendly and we appreciated chatting with them too. We didn't get to our second meal or order half of our drinks bc we were having such a good time so we gave them away. The pretzels were good and nachos weren't bad. Edible. They also offered free opps for prizes and you could also buy tickets to win prizes. Overall, we really enjoyed our time. Nice neighborhood bar feel, surrounded by great humans, including the owners.

    Sunday funday is on a different level here! They bring the vibes of a Vegas Sportsbook right here…read moreto Chicago! You can place bets and enjoy drinks along with food specials like their $4, 6, 8 and $10 happy hour deals or the $8 and $10 large drinks. There are tvs EVERYWHERE so you're able to not miss a game and watch multiple sports at once. My brother and I tried a few menu items, but our favorites were definitely the wings with the Dragon sauce (sweet chili, sesame, soy and ginger) and the sautéed shrimp with potatoes. Be sure to try their cocktail called "Uncut Gem" and check out the Red Zone room! Enjoy!

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