CIC Theater

sure it's a bar but it's a bar with a great atmosphere and really good food, nice place to hangread more

Will's is a great spot for a night out or some food! Large bar with a great patio area. Service is…read morefast, staff is kind! Chicken Caesar wrap and cheese curds are both legit!!! Highly recommend!!! Wrap: 4.2/5 Cheese curds: 4.6/5

1.6 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

Fun Atmosphere , Great People

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

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Delilah's

4.3(568 reviews)

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

Interesting Draft Selection @ Delilah's 2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL .Cool !

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Figo Wine Bar

4.2(332 reviews)

1.1 mi•Lakeview

In an area packed with casual food spots, Figo is spicing things up! It's upscale but not…read morepretentious- perfect for meeting up with friends when you want to feel a little fancy without going through hoops getting ready. The staff was super attentive and kind, checking on us frequently. My friend and I stopped by for happy hour, and this should absolutely make it onto the list of the best in town. They have delicious wine, cocktails, and bites for nearly half of the regular price. I opted for the happy hour prosecco to drink, which was light-bodied and not too sweet. We split the meatballs and dates for bites and both were outstanding. I was super impressed with how tender the meatballs were, and they did not skimp on the flavorful marinara and cheese! The dates, which were topped with a white wine cheese sauce, were mouth-wateringly delicious and a must order. There was also complimentary focaccia with olive oil, which was greatly appreciated. With sea salt on top and a crispy exterior, I could easily have eaten a whole loaf. The only note I have is that the portions are small, so if you don't come during happy hour the prices are a bit steep for what you get. Will 100% be back soon to try more of the menu and highly recommend making the trek over here!

My roommate and I came to Figo to celebrate our first week of work and it did not disappoint! We…read moreordered two glasses of white wine, an order of two types of cheese (hard and soft), the burrata, the meatballs, and the tuna crudo. Our waitress was very sweet and made our experience amazing. Will definitely be back because the atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect for a nice dinner

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Dates

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Avaspi

4.8(112 reviews)

1.0 mi•Lakeview

If you only know of the Kurdish people or culture through the news, it's time to remedy that-- head…read moreover to Avaspi for drinks and snacks at the generous Happy Hour or for a full dinner. The beautiful bar is set back in the glowingly dining room that has a painting of the Kurdish area in Turkey from where the owner comes from. Remixes of contemporary tunes gives a kind of clubby feeling inside, and the large sidewalk patio (on the side street) to enjoy the season is a completely different vibe. It's not just another variant on Mediterranean/Middle Eastern/ Persian cuisine, though you'll find familiar salads, spreads and cuts of meat. The presentations and flavors are different. The friendly (and easy on the eyes) staff will guide you through the menu. Very nice wine list as well as creative takes on standard cocktails (some mocktails too) complement the meal. Come in a group so you can sample many things; I assure you it'll all be good. Loved the calamari and the meze plate on this last visit. Grilled haloumi and shrimp were great previously. Easy to get to so get going!

An absolutely standout meal, each dish better than the next. The stuffed dates, however, were about…read moreas spectacular as anything I've had. A perfect place to go with a group to try as many different things as possible. And don't sleep on their happy hour, which makes the experience even better!

Avaspi bar

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Cool bar

Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.2(583 reviews)

1.3 mi•Lakeview

Farm Bar was such a great find. The outdoor seating was packed and full of life. There was this…read morereally nice energy around the whole place. The staff were super friendly too and gave us some awesome recommendations, which definitely helped because there were so many things I wanted to try. I ordered the Harissa Shakshuka, it came with roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, goat cheese, and two poached eggs, served with sourdough toast. When it came out, the presentation immediately caught my attention. The two poached eggs were sitting right on top of this beautiful, rich sauce, with the goat cheese scattered throughout. Once I cut into the eggs and that runny yolk mixed into everything underneath... wow. The flavor was outstanding. The tomatoes and roasted peppers gave the dish a deep, slightly sweet and savory base, while the harissa added a warm, smoky heat that slowly built with each bite. The garbanzo beans were soft and tender, adding this really nice texture. And the sourdough toast was perfect for this. I could scoop up the sauce, egg yolk, beans, and peppers all in one bite. That's when the dish really came together. This was a seriously delicious breakfast. Every bite had something going on, and I'd definitely order it again.

Nice place, they remodelled the old space and it is much airier and brighter now…read more Ate brunch here. They take reservations, which is a plus. They have some big circular tables to accommodate larger groups. Fully wheelchair accessible. Good cocktails - my noble bourbon boozers will like the Brown Dog Old Fashioned. Cheese curds are supposedly good, so I was told, if you are into that sort of thing. Eggs Benedict is solid.

Indoors

Harissa Shakshuka

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BDF Apple French Toast

Dad's Place - A Chicago Gathering Spot

4.5(8 reviews)

1.0 mi•Lakeview

We were on our way to Happy Camper when we heard music coming from here and decided to stop in. We…read moreasked the doorman if they sold pizza and if it was good -- of course he said yes and rated it an 8/10, so we figured why not give it a try. Once inside, it took a little while to get assistance, and we were disappointed to find out there was only ONE pizza option on the menu (pepperoni). We were expecting more variety, so we ended up leaving. I do think the doormen should have a little more knowledge of the menu or set expectations better for first-timers. Also, the music just wasn't giving for us that night. Not a terrible experience, just not what we expected.

Visited here on an evening out with some friends and it was a lot of fun! We were big fans of…read moreHoundstooth so wanted to check out how they changed it up with Dad's Place. It definitely got cleaned up and a bit of a makeover. It looks great! The crowd (early to mid 20s) had me feeling old hahah but I guess that's Wrigleyville! We came for the drinks, but the karaoke kept us around longer than we expected. We had so much fun people-watching and enjoying the music. I'll need to make another trip back to make a decision on the food.

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Happy Camper

Food is super good! They're known for their pizzas and they were delicious. Wish I got a pic cuz…read morethe presentation was great, chicken ceaser wrap was also very yummy. Staff was amazing. Our server was so nice and accommodating. We had a huge group and she was constantly checking on us and helping us as people came in. Inside is so cute. A lot of seating and decor. Bathrooms were clean too

My friends and I stopped by Happy Camper in Lakeview on a Monday night for one last drink after…read morebeing out. The location is great and easy to get to, which is one of the reasons we decided to stop in. The atmosphere was fun, and the restaurant was very quiet that evening. Since it wasn't busy, we expected quick service and were looking forward to relaxing for a bit. Unfortunately, that's where our experience fell short. We were seated right away but then waited about 15 to 20 minutes without ever being greeted by a server. Multiple servers and bussers walked past our table several times, yet no one acknowledged us or even let us know someone would be with us shortly. It honestly felt like our table had been forgotten. Because we were never able to place an order, I can't comment on the food or drinks. We ended up leaving before anyone came to our table. The wait time itself wasn't the issue. We were seated immediately. The problem was waiting 15 to 20 minutes after being seated without receiving any service, especially at a nearly empty restaurant. As for value, it's hard to judge since we never had the opportunity to order anything. However, spending nearly 20 minutes waiting for someone to acknowledge us made the experience feel like a waste of time. It's unfortunate because the atmosphere and location were great, but the lack of service completely overshadowed the rest of the experience. I hope this was just an off night, but based on this visit, I can't recommend it.

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Beermiscuous

4.5(230 reviews)

1.5 mi•Lakeview

The staff, the selection, the atmosphere, the outdoor seating are all incredible. Love this place!…read more What a gem!

I live in Lake Zurich so getting to see so many Roaring Table beers in the city was such a great…read moresurprise! Beermiscuous has a pretty solid lineup on tap, at least when we went. The real star is the fridges full of SO many different types of beer. I wish I were going right home after because I would have grabbed a few random cans of things. It was a Saturday night & relatively busy, but we were able to grab seating at the bar. The person working was super attentive and talkative with everyone - really made it a great experience. I will say, and I may just be so spoiled by going to the actual breweries, but the beers on tap just didn't taste as .. crisp. Overall, I really like the relaxed vibe of Beermiscuous & being able to walk and grab something local really makes it a great experience.

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Delicious fresh beers on draft! (This was a lovely BIPA)

Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden

3.7(847 reviews)

1.0 mi•Lakeview

Sheffield's management or bouncer was beyond rude and broke the ada law upon my 5 minute…read moreinteraction with him today. *I have a service + therapy dog with me. He's been certified for 3 yrs* Upon walking up to the establishment with my fiancé and service dog, there was an officer there wearing a badge. He acknowledged how cute Rory (my service dog) was and stated he was a service dog. He then asked if he could pet Rory, I said yes that would be fine with me. Another gentleman, not sure what role he played at the establishment, approached us while the officer was still there. He began questioning me and Rory's legitimacy on being a service dog since he just saw the officer pet him. I informed him that the officer had asked and I said it was ok. He then said "we have a lot of people that pretend their dogs are service dogs to get them in"; I replied I have his badge and the dog trainer's(dog training elite) number to contact her. He allowed us in. Less than a minute latter when my finance, Rory, and I were walking to a table, the bouncer/manager re-approaches us and says we have to leave predicated on the notion I let an officer say hi and pet Rory after the officer had asked. The law allows establishments to only ask 2 questions when it comes to service animals; 1) Is it a legitimate service animal? 2) What service is the service animal providing? I was only asked #1, if Rory was a service animal, I am allowed to give my service animal a break on occasion and I decide who can and can't say hi to him. Have never been discriminated like this in my life. And will never be returning to the facility.

Excellent bar/restaurant in the Wrigleyville area. They have a wide selection of craft beers on tap…read morealong with an extensive menu with a little something for everyone. The staff is super friendly and the service is always quick. It's also a great pre-game location if you have a concert at The Vic since it's only two blocks away.

Interior

Fried Green Tomato Sliders

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A prominent corner storefront.

Wang's

4.0(161 reviews)

1.4 mi•Lakeview

Oriental themed bar. Delicious Happy Hour drinks. I had the matcha martini. Very delicious…read moreinteresting combination. The yuzu chicken wings tends to be more on a sweeter side. The crab Rangoon was good. Vegetable spring roll must have. Friendly staff. A must try.

Nice cocktail bar with food and fast service. We sat on the patio and got drinks within 5 minutes…read more The cocktails are great. This is a more upscale experience and the price reflects it. Bumpin music and lively crowd. In my fiancé's words, he calls wangs "Zany, robust, timeless" Ps the scent of crab rangoons from other tables will make you order some too.

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Dillon C.

10 years ago

The Saturday night showcase is a MUST for anyone that enjoys improv. Hands down the most consistent work I have seen from any improv theater in the city. The kind of work done here is the stuff that inspires me, and I aspire too. SEE THIS SHOWCASE, especially if you can see Papa Legba, or Little Gary! Then, branch out to thenother stuff! Special shout out to Fudge!!! read more

Dave B.

5 years ago

For my money, the best improvisational comedy in Chicago. Classes are top-notch too, for those interested in learning improv. Cheap drinks, friendly people, bizarre bathrooms. Love everything about this place. read more

Rebecca H.

Elite 10

17 years ago

we're in sort of a depression, so i get depressed. i went to see what they had in store, and i am depressed no more. go here, die happy.

Alex H.

5 years ago

I came here before abd love it!

Jason J.

16 years ago

Very Funny!!!

Angela M.

107

20 years ago

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