The Cove is your friendly neighborhood dive bar. If you are looking for a place to meet new and…read moreinteresting people, grab a drink after a long workday, or hang with friends on the weekend, then this is your place. I love it here because you can get a super-boozy Old Fashioned for only $10. You will also get friendly bartenders who actually enjoy meeting patrons and making conversation with them. I like grabbing a seat right at the bar (when there is a seat available because it is typically crowded) because that is where you can meet the most interesting characters. This is not the place to come if you are looking for drinks with frills. This also is not the place where you can get some nosh with your liquor, but I have seen folks order and bring in food. There's not live music (i.e.: a DJ), but there is a paid jukebox in the back. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFoodAndDrink #YelpEliteSquad

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

i love this place. came here for a dear silas concert . the bartenders are amazing but i do think…read morethe drinks are fairly pricey . bouncers are kind as well as the bartenders . the venue is spacious and there is vip seating surrounding the dance floor . they have weekly events going on , so there's always something for you to check out

Went to see a violinist Demola perform. Show was amazing. The venue was nice. Not overly packed,…read morewell organized. Line to enter was brisk.

The food service and ambience were all winners. I'm not sure how I missed that. This establishment…read morewas a thing. Every single thing that I ordered exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to return. Reservations are recommended.

Loved the decor butt the service was lacking. The restaurant wasn't full when I went in, but…read moreservice was slow and I took them a bit to give me my check. The two dishes I ordered came out quickly. The food was all right. The jerk chicken taco was not five dollars. It could have been bigger with more filling. The coconut shrimp had great flavor. The pineapple ginger soda was really really good. I haven't had that kind in a while.

When my ex-wife came in town to see her godmother, we met for lunch at Dawn AM Eatery before having…read morea go of the town. We shared the smoked salmon deviled eggs. The yolk didn't have a strong mustard base, but it was still good. The saltiness of the capers would have been a bit much on them. My ex ordered the catfish with collard greens and a side of slaw. I must admit that they scored high for the crust in terms of crunchiness and flavor. The greens could have used a little more seasoning. I am no fan of slaw, so I cannot speak to how it tasted. I ordered the pot roast and jalapeno grits. You can have shrimp and grits. Give me pot roast and jalapeno grits any day. The pot roast was tender and the grits were creamy without being runny. Dawn AM Eatery packs out fast. The website recommends making reservations. Because we were playing by ear, we went as a walk-in and had a 30-minute wait. It was well worth the wait, from service to good eating. Next time we will make a reservation. Note: I was so in the moment that I didn't photograph our other dishes.

We decided to eat here after visiting the Presidential Obama Center, my first time. The service was…read moregood but I think the chefs were struggling with the orders as something was missing from each of our entree or added something that we omitted. Anyway I got the Gumbo and by golly it was delicious and had a nice kick to it. I also got the shrimp po-boy it was okay but I asked for onions and there were none. I will come back for breakfast/brunch and try again though! It's nestled at the bottom of a beautiful condo building and parking on the street.

The salmon was not only perfectly grilled it was beautifully presented! It was totally fab'! It was…read moreserved on a bed of veggies with an amazing yellow sauce! The cauliflower appetizer had tremendous flavor and was also artistically plated. Delish'! Our other app, deviled eggs, were, well, deviled eggs that reminded me of many a church basement. But, it too had an artistic delivery to it. The étouffée was tasty and nicely prepared w grilled (not boiled) shrimp. It's a lovely atmosphere and not overly noisy for how many people it holds. If I were to make any complaint it is that the overhead lights are turned on fully & brightly at 10 pm. Not a gentle increase over a few minutes but an immediate, full-on "get out, go home, leave NOW" feeling. Considering the prices and the otherwise wonderful evening, not cool. What gives Mesler? :-( All in all, a fun experience with tasty food. Don't not go, there is lots to like, but be sure you are done & gone by 9:58. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Ambiance extraordinary! Beautiful art pieces abound! The service was good. We dined during…read morebreakfast and the food was well prepared and the wait was reasonable The plating of the food is beautifully done. Definitely not your stereotypical hotel restaurant.

This place is magical, first when you walk in there is a beautiful wall display of flowers then you…read morewalk in and see romantic candles on tables with dim light. The ambiance is perfect if you are celebrating your anniversary or birthday. Now let's talk about the music, LIVE MUSIC!!! When I was there it sounded like jazz, besides the house of blues, where in Chicago can you go and hear live music? (I'll wait) The service was exceptional, very kind and personable staff, very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was utterly delicious, I've never had a steak so good in my entire life, & I've had steak at RPM & STK Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.

No coffee!! Aw man that was a disappointment but they say it is coming soon…read more It's a good vibe but highly over rated. The ambiance is cute and great photo ops. The Brunch is buffet style. Please check the menu to note the prices of water and mimosas. I don't think I got my moneys worth as I only had one glass of mimosa. The food is decent. The fried chicken wings were the best. I don't like scrambled eggs so I wish there was another option for eggs. The salmon grits were decent. They bring the lamb chops To your table. I've had way better lamp Chops. I found this place very over priced and the vibes were just ok. I didn't leave feeling Like I needed to return the next Time I'm in town.

Very spacious event spot. Have a great time Everytime I attend. Great atmosphere. Does have a…read moreparking lot as well right next to the facility.

Attended a live music event on Sunday with a party of 8. Everything was wonderful until they had to…read morekeep washing out our plastic glasses after every order. Not sure that I have ever been to a venue that didn't have ample supplies. I reported it to the guys upon entry and of course I got the 'I will find out what the issue is right now' but he never moved. So disappointing. I asked to just take the bottle to our seat but there was a significant difference in price for a bottle.

We came here because, my husband enjoyed a meal here a few months ago. They do not accept…read morereservations and were able to seat us pretty quickly. Everyone was really nice. Sambal catfish with Cole slaw and cavitappi noodles in cheese sauce. The fish and cole slaw were very tasty. The noodles were okay. Koren Fried Chicken with pickles, corn bread, mash potatoes and gravy. The chicken was fried hard, it was a whole chicken but it was just okay in flavor. The pickle was a little weird. Mashed potatoes and gravy while I suspect they are powdered potatoes were decent on flavor. Pass on the corn bread. Lobster rangoon was pretty good. Honey Chipotle wings had a tasty sweet sauce. Fried green tomatoes was inedible, the green was too green leaving them hard, difficult to slice and bitter so we sent them back. Service was excellent, they took them away without a word and didn't charge us. Saigon noodles, best bite of the night! Tender beef, flavorful sauce, scallions and perfectly cooked noodles. Yum. Shrimp spring rolls. Just okay. Quesibirria eggrolls with tomato basil sauce, second best bite of the night. Tender meat, innovative sauce. Perfect eggroll shell. Grenada 9, spring fever, hibiscus margarita, all tasty! Lastly, there was a band. It was too loud (taking away from the dining experience especially with the acoustic feedback) and because my mother told me when you have nothing good to say, dont say anything, I'll stop there.

Everything was great! The service was exceptional. Even though it took us forever to decide on what…read moreto order, we experience short wait after ordering based upon great recommendations from our server. You can check out the photos... everything was really tasty and prepared perfectly. The crispy shrimp delivered on the crispness, the braised oxtail was tender and flavorful, the fried green tomatoes had a different breading than I was used to (not cornmeal) but it was a delightful difference. I always enjoy discovering new ways to prepare traditional foods. I didn't get to try the dessert but it looked and smelled good. It's a pound cake version vs angel cake. The Hyde Park area where Chant is located has a lot of restaurants nearby in case you want to taste hop or folks in a large group want to try different things.

Went there for Karaoke night. I've actually gone several times. They don't follow the list.....if…read moreyou're white you get to sing - CONGRATS. If you're black and straight and not corpulent- you're gonna wait.....and possibly not get called. VERY STRANGE VIBE.

It's an East Hyde Park dive bar where you can get a pitcher of PBR -- and cold frosted mugs! -- for…read moreless than $10, cash only.

Woodlawn Tap, or Jimmy's as the locals call it, was a great experience. They have multiple rooms so…read moreit was nice to sit around with friends in a quieter setting. We got a pitcher of beer and an order of cheese curds. It was great to just vibe here!

Woodlawn Tap is a nice little dive bar in Hyde Park. It's a great place to grab a drink and a…read morelittle food. Nice atmosphere and a great place to chat with friends after a long day. We got a pitcher of beer and some tater tots. Highly recommend!