More than just a bar, not quite a supper club, Fireside is a longstanding Chicago treasure. I returned yesterday after a long absence and was so glad I did. Half slab ribs, fries, coleslaw. So good. Ribs were tender and not at all greasy, the sauce was pleasant, the fries are classic McDonald's style and perfect, and the coleslaw evokes Popeye's. A great dish. Deep fried shrimp appetizer is an excellent starter. They have a small but high quality bourbon and rye selection, and make a great Manhattan. My noble bourbon boozers will love it. Hope to return soon for the Fried Chicken, burger, fish and chips, salmon. The NY Strip is prime, for only $42. Old wood bar, dining room, covered all season beer garden, very friendly service. Good times! A note about accessibility: This is an old, rambing building but they've done what they can to make it accessible. There is a long ramp at the side of the building which a wheelchair can navigate. There is a bit of bump to cross the threshhold into the covered patio in back. There are low tops in the patio, the bar area, and the dining room. There is another bump to roll over to get into the dining room, but it is manageable. The men's bathroom can accommodate a wheelchair, but the stall is not be enough for a wheelchair to get in - transferring could be difficult/not possible depending on one's individual situation. There is a parking lot, but a HC accessible spot would be a great addition. Plenty of street parking as well. read more

Fireside is a hidden gem! They have a cozy back patio that feels like you're in a friends backyard. We had the most amazing server, Nadia (I think?). She was so friendly and warm, I didn't run dry on Diet Coke, and she had the perfect pacing. She was genuinely wonderful, the best service we've had at any restaurant in a long time. Onto the food! I came here specifically for the burger that has a fried mac and cheese patty on it. I'm a sucker for those, and it did not disappoint! We first shared the giant pretzel which was really good. I wish it had more salt but the texture was really good. My husband ordered the blackened chicken pasta- the chicken was really well seasoned and cooked, and the pasta sauce was tasty. My burger was so good, but absolutely massive. Overall this was an excellent dinner and such a great neighborhood place, we will definitely be back! read more

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Still excellent and hubby and I asked why we don't come here more. We again had the yummy bang bang shrimp to start. I ordered a full slab of ribs (to have some to take home) with their fries and their sauce on the side. Delicious! Hubby had their Italian meatball appetizer served with bread and their flavorful marinara sauce. So good! I hate ordering pasta sauce in restaurants that have no flavor. This is so not that! Nothing bland about it! We had drinks so our bill was over $100 for the two of us. You know liquor makes your bill much higher. But it was a nice date night and so worth it. Michelle was our server and she was also the bar tender. (We sat in the bar and it was later evening.) She managed to remain attentive while waiting on everyone in the room. Fortunately it wasn't too crowded. We had a nice night and must come back more often. read more

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This place holds a special place in my heart. It's got a Cheers vibe- where everyone knows your name! The food is classic American. Most recently stopped in for a burger after working late night. I literally have never had a bad meal here. The kitchen is open late which is appreciated. You often see people coming in for pick ups. They have a bar area, a dining room and a super cute enclosed back patio. They also have a parking lot! A true Chicago rarity! Everyone is a vibe. The whole place is a vibe. 10 out of 10 highly recommend! read more

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I watched a Bears game here! The staff seemed tired but did a great job of managing the crowd and taking care of us. We had insane truffle fries and even ended with dessert. I'm surprised how good the food was. Overall, this is solid bar with good energy, clean tables, and a great food! I would definitely go back. -AD read more

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My server, Nadia, was welcoming, attentive, and efficient - 5 stars for her service! The food, however, I would rate as 4 stars, as there was a black lump in my mashed potatoes that appeared to be a hard black lump of the potato itself - I simply removed it and ate the potatoes that tasted fine. The codfish, broccoli, and coffee were as great as always - I especially love the homemade tartar sauce - this is a favorite dish I've had many times and one of the reasons that I'm a frequent diner at Fireside. Love this dish and many others - they also have a great rewards program! read more

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Check your bill. Servers scam the POS to increase the price of menu items when you pay. Happened to me twice. I won't be going back to get overcharged again. read more

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 55/50 Month tried: September Favorite dish: Blackened Salad Fireside really surprised us! Walking in, the place is shabby, lowkey kinda dirty, and there were bugs crawling all around the windows. We were veryyyy skeptical. Our server was great and gave good recommendations about the menu. I ended up with the blackened salad and the portion was large, and the seasoning on the chicken was super flavorful! My husband got crispy cod tacos and they were bombbb, really unexpectedly good. We had a friend with us that has a lot of allergies, and they were accommodating to that as well and happily brought him another option when the first thing he ordered didn't work out. So the rating would have been lower on ambiance alone - they could definitely use a deep clean of all the walls and windows inside. But it was saved so much by the food that I want to go back! read more

We had visited this restaurant before, and unfortunately the service was extremely slow. The staff even forgot to bring us utensils, but we decided to give the restaurant another chance, hoping our previous experience was an exception. Unfortunately, our second visit was even more disappointing. When we arrived, we were told that the patio would be closing at 10 PM and were refused seating there. Although we asked politely if an exception could be made, the response we received was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. Good customer service is about more than just serving food--it also includes professionalism, courtesy, and making guests feel welcome. Based on our experiences, the staff seems to lack these qualities. I believe the restaurant owner should take a closer look at the level of customer service being provided, as it does not reflect the standards one would expect from a restaurant that values its customers. read more

The menu offers something for everyone - everything from ribs and chicken to burgers, pizza and salads. Eat in the cozy dining room or out on the patio. The servers are great and accommodating. Attached parking lot is a plus. read more

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Great place to go before of after visiting the cemetery for cool events at the Chapel (or, ya know, relatives.... ) Good and drinks are all great, servers are cool, vibe is chill, fireplace is warm. Wings are yummy, onion rings are gigantic and fresh, burgers are delish. Can't go wrong. read more

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Great food, outstanding service, wonderful atmosphere. Love the back patio space! My daughter and I had a great time. Been going for 10-plus years! read more

Great place in the neighborhood can't believe we've never tried it. Huge portions so you may want to share. Everything was good. We had the pork chops. friendly Service. Overall a great experience. read more

Went there for Father's Day. Not crowded, great menu with many choices. Everyuthing was good.

Food is AMAZING! The scenery and patio is nice too- servers could be a lot more friendly but I'm not a regular so maybe that's why! Definitely recommend read more

It took 30min to get some water almost another 20 before someone came and asked if I was ready. I finished a whole plate of fries and a half 14in pizza before i was asked if I was ok. But I was watched very closely by management and security guard to the point where I felt uncomfortable and hand to leave all because of my locs. read more

This restaurant is a bit far for us, but sssooo worth the drive! Yet another favorite of ours! So much, in fact, the server, Naomi, recognized us right away... EVEN just serving one time, last time!!! We've had different dishes each time, but that banana cake is guaranteed a constant! It's sssooo flavorful! He absolutely loved his burger & tater tots! My 12 in pizza could have used more seasonings, but it was yummy! I purposely ordered a larger one, so I'd have leftovers for lunch the next day. read more

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Loved the neighborhood vibes of this quaint bar near Rosehill cemetery. We visited Fireside recently for a Halloween event and had a good time. We ordered cocktails from their Halloween menu and had the Expresso yourself drink. Strong coffee flavor with a punch of vodka. We enjoyed it. We ordered their bar food and the chicken tenders with fries were pretty tasty! I would definitely order them again if we're back. It was a busy night, but our server checked in on us when she could. We were not in a hurry and luckily secured a table thanks to the husband snagging a pair of seats before the crowd arrived. From the front entrance, it looks small but it's actually long and there's extra seating past the bar in the back patio. It's enclosed and could probably seat another 50-75 people. They are a year-round operation so come in and visit anytime. Enjoy their tasty food, drink and welcoming local vibe. read more

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I want to like this place but the food here is not good. Customer service is good. Our server was very nice and pleasant. However, the food here is awful. I came to meet a friend for a light dinner. I ordered calamari and she ordered the chicken quesadillas. Her quesadilla was soggy, plenty of cheese but no chicken at all. I ordered the calamari which was warm, very bland with no seasoning and the most disgusting cocktail sauce I ever had. Gritty, sweet and just not appetizing. I ordered a beer to drink and my orange didn't look fresh. If you are coming here, just order a drink. read more

Haven't been to Fireside in years, and not to my surprise, the food and service was great! Was out with Mom and was in the area so we took a chance on it not being crowded being Mother's Day .... We picked the right time frame, cause as we were about to leave it was getting full ! The food we had was great from start to finish ! read more

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We held a ~50-person event at Fireside. One attendee said it was the best buffet they'd ever had. We opted for mini-sliders, coconut shrimp, chicken quesadillas with guac and other sauces, chopped fruit, and mini crab cakes. Quite good. Servers kept up with refilling the water etc. as well as they could. Nice large, bright patio with 10 or so tables is 75 degrees even when it's snowing outside. Great place I'll return to. Tip: skip the overhyped fried ribs. They're not very meaty. The crab cakes and everything else listed are good. read more

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What a unique restaurant that's tucked away off n ravenswood. They've been around since 1904 and you can feel the nostalgia. A cozy restaurant with a bar on the other side. We went for brunch and the waffles were amazing. I got the sirloin eggs Benedict which were not worth it. The service was great, very attentive! read more

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We hosted my parents' 50th wedding anniversary party on the patio at the Fireside, and it was great. It stayed warm and (mostly) dry on a very stormy day in March. It was a great space for sitting and also for wandering to mingle. The servers were kind and attentive, and manager Kathryn was professional and helpful during the planning. Absolutely recommended. read more

Hi. Been awhile since I've had a need to post since all my eating experiences have recently been acceptable or better... so no need, until last night. Their "special" is their ribs... it's what they're supposedly known for. Well, I ordered the 1/2 slab, and even paid the additional $2 to have them blacken "the other side"...which is weird... cause, really, what are they doing besides turning over the ribs?! It comes, it's cold, and looks like it fell on the floor and the rub looks like it's just floor crap! Taste? Well, yep, like it fell on the floor and tasted like floor! Just vial. I can only assume that the chefs, cooks, help, managers, and owners have never actually tasted their own product... because if they did, they would deem it unacceptable to serve to their patrons. I actually ate it. Why, cause I was starving and more importantly, my New Year's resolution was not to confront the server, who by the way was lovely, and return food. Additionally, the rest of my party, none who had ribs, enjoyed their meals. That's it. Carson's next time for me. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while, having driven past it several times. Parking is easy in the attached lot. The inside is spacious and I had no idea about the really cool back patio. It has a very nature focused feel, with birds chirping, and plants on the walls. Happy hour is good, with a few drinks discounted. The food left a little to be desired, as there are very few vegetarian options and the food seemed like reheated, frozen stuff. Next time I will have to try the famous ribs. read more

I haven't been to fireside in years and didn't know what to expect. We had a party of 6! We all had a great dinner: Steak tacos, chopped salad, fish and chips, fish tacos! Service was excellent! Definitely will be back! read more

This place was great. The service was outstanding and the outdoor area in the back was just cool and inviting. They went out of their way to get our game in the tv! Got the club sandwich and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Fry's were good and good beer selection. Prices were fair and I can't ask for more. I'll def be back! read more

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If I would have wrote this review a year ago, It would have been 3-stars but the food has gotten better but the lack of staff is still and issue that clearly hasn't been real solved. I came in for a quick lunch and got the spinach salad without onions and a side of sweet potato totes. The Totes were fantastic, soft on the inside but with a little crisp on the outside. The salad was also very fresh and flavorful, with mushrooms were quite unique but, I am glad I asked for the vignette dressing on the side because it was a lot of dressing that was a bit tart. They are clearly short staffed with 1 women covering the entire bar area. So, I ended up waiting way too long for my check - about 10 to 15 minutes to be exact. read more

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Went for a very late dinner since the kitchen was open late! Had the fireside burger and the baby bank shrimp. Both amazing but the burger was out of this world. I did substitute the cheese with blue cheese and glad I did! Then back patio is super nice and the severs very helpful. Loved that they didn't overwhelm us with questions. read more

Well it's been at least 15 years since I've dined at Fireside inn. I thought since it is neighborhood establishment and I was craving calamari and I also saw they had crispy cod tacos . Note to self .. Tom you've been burned too many times ordering fried foods. Especially seafood. And especially at the price they charged for a child's portion of calamari. I swear that order in the restaurant when I had it was almost twice the size .serving it on top of a dressed mescaline salad didn't help neither did it help ( my fault ) for clicking two tarter sauce no cocktail sauce when I should've clicked the opposite. Next the "crispy " cod tacos three small pieces of fried cod drowned in a not very flavorful Cole slaw. Some chipotle peppers or some of adobo sauce would've help . Maybe served the slaw on the side and let customer dress their taco . I asked correctly for extra salsa but on got one container salsa verde no heat a container of sour cream ( who's taco didn't need any more moisture . Not a fan . Glad I didn't order fish and chips 1 dollar more for that and most likely would've had soggy fries and fish . $52 bucks for two items service fee tip tax . Nah won't be ordering take out again from here. Like I said it's been years since eating there. My last story is about restaurant week years ago got salad with meal And a loving inchworm was the protein served with the salad . They comped dinner but it sorta set the night off badly too. read more

My wife and I went to this establishment for a date night and had a good time. Service was amazing and professional. We sat outside on the terrace near the street and that was cool it had a European cafe feel to it. And the food was really good I had a quesadilla and my wife had a pasta dish that was delicious. We both had a cocktail that was more cock than tail seriously though we had a good time and plan on returning to this great restaurant. read more

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I love ordering delivery from here! I always get half slab of ribs, and they are fall off the bone tender. Great sauce too. The chicken wings are a bit pricey, but they are good classic wings which are hard to find these days. You MUST get the ranch and bleu cheese, best dipping sauces ever. I don't interact with the service very much, but the package of food and writing my name with little hearts or other positive notes is much appreciated. It's a treat to order this joint, but it's absolutely worth it. read more

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This place is amazing. I've never disappointed! I love their burgers. They know how to make them medium rare. The sweet potato tater tots are something you can't get everywhere. Great price is great service great food. What more could you expect? I love the area to sit and watch the fireplace in the winter and then the summer it's even better with the opened windows a place not to be missed. read more

If you take $ in from these food delivery companies you should share some responsibility to the customer when the food delivery places invariably fuck up. Fuck you all read more

It's nice to see that some of the old favorite places survived the pandemic (and also survived us moving away and not being customers anymore). Fireside is a cozy venue for a wintry evening dinner. There is convenient parking in the small lot, and the menu is large enough to please any group with various tastes, including children. Fried calamari was just okay but the giant pretzel with beer cheese was so satisfying. I took home half of my (delicious) blackened chicken salad because I had filled up on appetizers. It was too difficult to choose just one. Burgers, sandwiches, ribs, pasta, smoked mac & cheese...I'll see you next time. The kids' pizza was darn tasty and big enough to feed any adult. Leftovers all around. read more

Fireside is a casual, cozy neighborhood gem off the beaten path with both a good dark-more-intimate-sports-bar vibe as well as a lovely bright (closed) patio that feels so open and warm, and boasts a kitchen that is open until late (great for late nights!) - with fantastic pizzas and other pasta / Italian dishes that never disappoint. Service is consistently friendly and makes you feel at home, and is a go-to for me personally when biking around in the area. Excellent choice if you're in the area - whether driving (free parking lot) or cycling (bike parking out front). read more

Hadn't been in a long time...and sadly won't go back. Ordered a salad and the bowl it was served in was very dirty. Dried old food on the underside. Immediately lost my appetite and sent back. Decided I would eat at home. Not much better for my husband. Tasteless fried chicken. The sad little piece of corn had a big black rotten spot. I'm still shocked they served this. Blech read more

Tasty late night eating. Mussels were buttery and delicious. Pasta was tasty. Worth going to for super late eats when you're hungry in the neighborhood. read more

I have to admit when we pulled up to the restaurant I was worried...when we walked in...I was worried. We were seated in the outdoor patio and WOW! What a difference! Ver inviting for dinner. Then the food ! We started with bang bang shrimp (yum), goat cheese (yum), giant pretzel (yum) buffalo cauliflower. All yummy. I had the chopped salad- it was perfect on a hot night. On of our guests had the portobello mushroom ravioli-that was excellent. We topped it off with espresso martinis and a brownie. Highly recommend! read more

The ribs were very meaty and had a great taste but the portion was small. The Cajun Meatloaf came out lukewarm at best, the sauce on the top had developed a "skin" from sitting so long and the meatloaf itself was salty and way over seasoned. I took two bites and left the rest. A very disappointing visit to a restaurant I used to like. read more