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    Bar on Buena

    3.8 (602 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs
    Open 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BAR ON BUENA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    ok food. ok service. why tell me to call for reservations. if you dont take reservations for parties smaller then 7? ok......wtf?
    Bryan S.

    ok food. ok service, why tell me to call for reservations. if you dont take resevations for parties smaller then 7? ok......wtf?

    Brunch Tacos
    Laura A.

    Rice lacked seasoning. Good atmosphere just not for a indoor seated meal. Cheese fries were really good.

    Burger
    Karan H.

    Solid neighborhood bar- totally different from the inside vs street view. Great burgers - owner is a solid guy who genuinely cares. Beers on tap are solid and prices are more than fair. Big space on the inside + patio area which is very nice. Daily specials are actually very good, especially the burger Monday. Overall glad I found this spot!

    The Classic Burger
    Andrew M.

    I love this place so much. From the decor to the music to the wooden bar to the open kitchen - it's one of my favorite places to eat and/or drink at. The food, particularly the classic burger, is fantastic. It's all made in-house and fresh. The service is always great, too!

    BLTC Sandwich
    Ian M.

    The BOB has quickly become a go-to place for me. Their breakfast sandwich is a large portion and can really turn around a hangover. Staff here is great, although they have a phone ordering system so you might not interact much. I recommend sitting at the bar. Eric is also a great bartender. Their burgers and salads are great here too. You can't miss with any sandwich. One thing I really like so that you can get sautéed vegetables as a side. It's been great to have a bunch of veggies in lieu of your standard fries. But don't shy away from the fries, they're great too!

    Bob S.

    Went here for the first time after walking past several times admiring the layout. We had the veggie wrap and veggie burger. The burger had great texture and was a little bit spicy in a nice way. The first wrap came out cold, once figured out that wasn't the way it was supposed to be, we got a hot version. The grilled veggies in the wrap were very good. The fries were great too. The regular burgers looked great too. Lots of great beer and drink choices also.

    B.L.T.C. (cheese) on brioche toast
    Amy Z.

    A neighborhood gem with a lovely patio! Their sandwiches and burgers never disappoint - fresh, delicious, and a bang for your buck considering it's Chicago. Their tacos left something to be desired: the meat was dry and overcooked, do not recommend. We discovered Blake's Hard Cider's Mango & Habanero here. It's the perfect complement to that burger or sandwich. We've been looking for it (without success) since moving to Texas, sigh!

    The filthy menu held together by dirty red electrical tape.

    Place has lost it. The food totally tastes like everything on the menu meaning the grill and kitchen are so tiny, that a chicken sandwich tastes like greasy burger etc. it's so dirty inside. Our silverware had smears in it and water glass had lipstick stain. The booths are a hodgepodge of different sizes that don't fit the actual booth bench. The chairs are falling apart. Management is clueless and it seems like they go through managers and staff every 2-3 months. Try harder! Gross.

    The Classic Burger with Serrano peppers, American cheese and da works!
    Rick R.

    I used to live in this hood back in the day and glad it's still open and even surviving this longass pandemic. Burgers here are the bomb and they have a huge selection of craft beers so it's a no brained for me. So go!

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    Love the German feel of this bar. Lots of NA options which is great. I come here whenever I'm in the area. Good fries too!

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    Great beer. Will need to try the sandwiches someday. Plus it's in a lovely neighborhood near the dog park. What's not to like?

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