I'm so glad this bar is still able to operate during COVID! They always have an extensive beer list, great bar food, and good service. 10/10 recommend. read more

Our group of 16 was sat at two table booths for 10 minutes before a very rude "owner" came over to tell us we could not stay there. Reasons for that were vague and not adequate to boot us from the only area that could accommodate us together. Many other open booths, unmarked with reserved signs, were unavailable to us. Yes, we were 'away fans' for the game- but just looking for a dinner and game spot... I was embarrassed for the staff having to obey this 'owner.' Looked like a nice place though. read more

Flagship is one of my favorite spots to go. Great place to watch the game or a cute place for a date. The music is always great and the food and drinks are always on point. If you've never been you're missing out!!! read more

This bar brings a little something new to the Lakeview area. I came here for the Hawks game and it did not disappoint.We showed up in the middle of the game so understandably it was pretty crowded but after standing for a bit we were able to snag a table. It's an upbeat sports bar with an extensive beer selection. Although I didn't eat, the food menu didn't look too shabby either. If the bartenders/servers were overwhelmed, they didn't show it. They were quick on their toes and we didn't have to wait long. This place has a great vibe, decently priced and isn't full of meatheads. If you're looking for that misery, head to Benchmark. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to do a "painting and drinking" event through Colors and Bottles. The location wasn't ideal for us, but I am so happy we went here! We ate dinner before moving to the back of the restaurant for our painting experience. The food was VERY GOOD, and I'm not usually crazy about "American food." I had the Gorgonzola Pear Burger with sweet potato fries, and my boyfriend had the Mexican burger. Both were just awesome- the best burger I've ever had! They had a great drink selection that didn't break the bank. Our waitress was very attentive throughout our dinner, painting, and afterwards when we stayed at the bar for one more drink. Everyone working was so friendly, the manager (I think?) even charged my phone for me when I asked- haha! Definitely a place to go if you're anywhere near it! Worth the trek out to Lakeview! read more

I've never ate here, I've only hung out, drank and watched the hawks here. So take this review for what it is. This place is a lot of fun for Hawks games. Crowd really gets into it, always fun. Drinks are averaged prices, specials are good depending on what you like. Staff is very friendly. Door guys here will actually talk to you. Was standing at the bar near the door for a hawks playoff game. was chatting with the door guy the entire time, he was cool. Bartenders are great. One time I went here I wasn't drinking, my water/coke was never empty. One day I will try the food. Also been here just to hang out with friends and it is always a fun time. read more

Came here on a Thursday night since it's close and we had a friend over from out of town. The place was packed and everyone was playing trivia. I really like the vibe of this place on the weekdays since on the weekend it's more club like. The bartenders were really nice and we tried a new shot, fireball with rumchata, pretty good. However, really disappointed with the food. We ordered the chicken tenders and waffles thing because it had a star next to it, and it was pretty gross! The waffle part was inedible, super hard, must have been leftover from yesterday or something? And the popcorn shrimp was alright, but not worth the $12 for the tiny basket we got. Supposedly is was supposed to be a half pound, but they must have been including the weight of the basket. I'll be coming here for drinks but stay away from the food. read more

Let's start with a 3.5. Decided to check out this new Lakeview place after seeing on Thrillist and Yelp. Pros: super friendly staff, great beer and drink list (I'll go back for the Vitamin Water!), lots of Tv's, tables and seating, comfy booths, dj spinning fun tracks, and it's so new you can still smell the varnish. Cons: lots of 20-somethings dressed and acting like it's a river north club, around 11 or 12 dj changed up to more clubby and dance tracks and turned up volume - again if I wanted to go to da club I would have, kitchen was not open yet, as smokers started to congregate outside, the bar definitely smelled like smoke either from the door being constantly opened or through the large window wall in the front. At the end, this place has lots of potential for a new go to for me, my man and friends if it doesn't become club Lakeview. I'll definitely go back. read more

Flagship Tavern is a great new bar just a bit west from all the craziness of Belmont. You will find specialty cocktails (Skinny margs, Moscow mules- but no copper cup!) that range $9-13. There is a great craft beer selection, along with your standard domestics. This was my second visit to the bar. They weren't serving food yet on the first visit (kitchen still under construction), so we were looking forward to testing the menu. My group was pleasantly surprised with the quality & flavors. The portions are HUGE. I went with the 312 Mussels (very good), and my friends had the BBQ chicken salad (two thumbs up), the Flagship burger with waffle fries (yes plz), and the hanger steak sandwich (just meh...) It can be crowded, but getting a table wasn't too difficult. Definitely recommend Flagship for dinner & drinks! read more

My sister is an addict. Even though she won't admit it openly to others, she's has a serious addiction to cheese. One day she came up to me with an ad that she cut out of the newspaper. "Hey, where is this place? We need to check it out this weekend." "It's in the neighborhood. Why do we need to go here?" "Four words. Mac and Cheese burger." We headed up here on late afternoon last Saturday, thankful to beat the evening crowds. She obviously ordered the mac n cheese burger and I ended up getting a mushroom burger. Both came with a side of fries and a pickle. Boy, was I surprised with the results. The burger was cooked to perfection & the cheese melted off the bread; of which was very hot and toasty. Truffle fries are always nice no matter how you get them, and Flagships' version was no exception. Well done chef. They also have an extensive beer and wine list; I treated myself to a tall bottle of Leinenkugel's. Too bad I didn't get the chance to say hello to my friend Stella Artois. Boo. We ate al fresco that night; the service and wait time were great. Overall, this place was quite a find for a bar that I wouldn't have know about had it not been for my sister. I wasn't expecting gourmet but the experience did exceed my expectations. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

I'm standing in your bar right now waiting for GAME SIX of the Stanley Cup and your DJ is legitimately AWFUL. you're kidding with him right now right? You're trying to get a crowd ready for the game is he's playing music that isn't even relevant right now. Killing the mood of the whole bar. TERRIBLE. Bartenders = nice and amazing. Bar = great set up, food looks great. DJ? Complete disappointment. UPDATE: this DJ no longer works there! So go there! read more

Flagship is a fairly new sports bar in the Lakeview area, run by the same owners as the Stretch in Wrigley (another go to place of mine). First time I went there was for a Hawks Stanley Cup game. The food, like some of the other owned bars in their family, was great. I had the stuffed chicken sandwich (basically a cordon blue), with a side of sweet potato fries. It was a Monday night, so $2 Miller Lites as well. They have great drink specials every day of the week (even weekends they have $15 buckets). Went there for a birthday party the other night, and we had a 2 hour $20 all you can drink package set up for us. Being an ayc drink snob/power drinker I judge the waitstaff on 2 things: 1) How long I have to wait between drinks and 2) How long I have to wait between drinks. Hey, we are on a time limit! I can't think of the name of the waitress from Saturday, but she hooked it up! Our party of about 15-20 was well taken care of. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area read more

I have been here twice and the scene has been pretty much the same typical bar scene. However, the food is pretty good. I first went here about a year ago with some friends. We were having dinner there. There was a separate party going on to the left of the entrance but it didn't seem crowded or swamped. I forgot what everybody ordered, but I had a chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken was tender and the fries were crispy and delicious. I also liked the layout and how the TV's are lined up being the bar. I have since been back briefly, but I will come back here again soon. read more

Flagship is quickly becoming my go to option for UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) pay per views. It's surprisingly difficult to find a bar that knows how to do UFC the right way. Between micro managing the event with tedious rules or suffering through poor service, I've had my share of bad pay per view experiences. However, Flagship does UFC PPV (and many other things) the way they should be done. I called the bar for table reservations, showed up, a reservation sign with my name was sitting on the table, which was fully equipped the appropriate number of seats. We were seated right away, despite not having my entire party on hand. I was especially impressed with the waitress we had for the Mcgregor vs Diaz fight. Even when the Main Event was showing and the bar was jam packed to the point where simply moving was difficult, I was never left sitting with an empty beverage. In a world were people are quick to complain and hesitant to compliment, I was very impressed with the level of service. I wish I could recall the waitress's name for the proper kudos. The beers menu is a bit limited, but the food is defiantly above your standard pub fare. I especially enjoyed the Waffle Chicken Tenders. Nothing says cage fighting like Chicken & Waffles....am I right? Truthfully, there are about twenty bars within a mile radius of Flagship. However, I think it's the competent management and great service that help Flagship Tavern and Grill stand apart. Nice job guys! read more

Came in on Wednesday for $2 tacos, $3 elote, and $3 corona! I will ABSOLUTELY be back. Food was amazing, drinks were amazing, and the vibe was perfect. New favorite. Plus the staff was super nice. It was pretty empty when I went right when they opened at 5 pm but I would love to see this place when it is packed. read more

Flagship Tavern and Grill - Steak, pork, and chicken tacos with a side of elote! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I've placed a few orders for delivery from this place and it seems like it's hit or miss. Sometimes you get truffle fries as requested BUT more often than not, you don't. Not sure what's going on here but it would be great to get what I order and consistently. read more

Great food, great drinks, attentive staff. No better environment to watch a big game in the city. The TV setup is great and I highly recommend a burger with some fresh cut fries. - Josh Akin read more

Really awesome experience at Flagship last night. I had the pear burger and my wife had the steak sandwich. Both were unique and interesting, but even more so delicious. Truffle fries were legit. And on Tuesday nights they had a special of 3 Floyd's beer, which was great for someone from out of town! The vibes of the restaurant were more of a modernized sports bar. read more

Went on a Thursday and it just so happened to be Trivia Night. The place eventually got crowded but it was a good atmosphere. I got the shrimp appetizer and they were great, but I wish it was more. Service was great despite the crowd and the drink specials weren't that bad at all. I'd definitely go back! read more

A 3 star place overall - but knocking one down because they refused to honor our reservations made through yelp... even with the confirmation e-mail. Our friends arrived before us, and I had forwarded her the e-mail confirm, and when she arrived the manager told her they didn't have a reservation for us, and when she produced the confirmation, he told her it was useless, they didn't have any tables, we could sit at the bar if we wanted. I never got the chance to circle back with the management staff about that - because I was less than happy... especially as they had tables reserved for 9:30pm at 6:30 when we arrived. That's just stupid. I drank beer, but my friends complained that the drinks were a very weak pour. The bartenders told us that the other trivia patrons sitting at the bar were cheating the whole time, but the trivia host did nothing about it to my knowledge. read more

Came after Volleyball and they do sponsor teams so FYI if you are looking! We should have with this place. I had the Chicken tenders and quinoa waffles. I was advised the quinoa waffles are "different" but if you like quinoa you'll like it. It was awesome! I like healthy and don't mind a healthy taste. This one you wouldn't have even guessed. The chicken tenders were flavored fantastically and just right crispy and tender. Drink specials were great. $4 drafts. $7 build your own burger on a Tuesday. My favorite part about this place was the music!! Hip hop the whole time! I'll be back to dance for sure! read more

I ordered for delivery. The burger was rare. I ordered medium well. The fries were cold even though they're right down the street. Might not want to place cold soda can on top of the food. The burger was flavorless but with a little salt I'm sure it would have been okay had it not been raw in the middle. read more

Food came out fast and our waitress was attentive. My Moscow mule was delicious and the flagship burger was yummy as well. Good place to come, get some food, and watch a game. read more

Flagship Tavern and Grill - Moscow mule - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went there on a Saturday night and was quite impressed. The food was delicious and there was a live DJ. I would recommend this place if you want to enjoy good music and food. read more

OMG. They served a broken bottle of Miller lite. I should have taken a picture of that broken bottle to show how it was. I almost chewed it. The sharp part like glass knife was killing me. Moreover, the grilled calamari was not cooked. The squids on the plate were RAW smelling rotten fish. That was not supposed to be sushi with raw fish. Disgusting. When I got home, I vomited it. Did they serve to me that way on a bad purpose or by accident?? That was the most incredibly horrible service I have never got in my whole 50 year life. Meanwhile, they are so lucky and should be grateful for me because I did not drink that beer. If I had drunk it, I would have died by bleeding in my throat. They should appreciate me for putting just a bad review on yelps. read more

Awesome experience at Flagship Tavern! Staff was extremely friendly and genuine. Food was delicious, hot, and fast! Atmosphere was perfect! We will definitely be coming back for another burger, fries, and fried pickles! read more

2 reviews for the price of 1 - since visits were within 12 hours and both garner 5 stars! This past Sat night about 15 of us met at Flagship for a low-key celebration. The manager was incredibly accommodating and gave us 2 tables, where we had a server and could also go to the bar, as it got busier. Arriving around 9:15pm it was a good crowd - nothing crazy but good energy. A few of us ate - the BBQ chicken wrap and sweet potato fries were awesome - and the server accommodated any substitutions perfectly (sometimes hard to find at sports bars). Cutting to the chase, we had a blast! The music was great with a lot of new stuff and some really good throwbacks and the drinks were good and reasonably priced. Above all it is nice to have a place that has legit, above-par management, really good food that is executed correctly and a great drink, beer/wine list. I am not even embarrassed to say we stopped back in for a late lunch the next day, as we were house hunting in the area and had 45 min to kill. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and an extra spicy bloody mary, which were excellent. I know, it's just grilled chicken, but this sandwich was the largest and highest quality chicken breast I have had at a bar quite a long time! And the fact they have waffle fries added to my blissful Sunday. It's out bar of choice for sure. read more

I really don't know what I expected moments before walking into Flagship. I think it was safe to say I was blown away, and not the good way. I never imagined this place to have that frat-boy atmosphere, but I guess that's a 'Tavern and Grill' in the Lakeview area for you. The massive amount of Cubs fans was obviously expected, and what comes with that is a hella boisterous attitude, where you got people shouting from every direction thinking they're drunk as Hell after 2 Bud Lights. I've definitely been to more classier bar and grills than this, but once again, I guess that is what you should expect on any given Saturday night in the summer. The service seemed really unorganized. It took longer than usual to get a table and there was really no one to help us until we tried to walk out to begin with. It had to have taken 15 minutes until an unamused server to take our order. I don't blame her for being unamused, most of the people in the bar were acting like children. I mean some lady next to us got kicked out for trying to dance on top of the table. Sorry, I don't dig those types of places. The food itself was aight. Super filling, I'll give it that. I had the Flagship Club and I must say it had me satisfied. Little bit too much cheese on it though. Their TVs were pretty awesome too, so I gotta give it up to their interior design. Good enough space to dance (which definitely went down last night...). I just wanted my food and go. I heard the food was good, so I tried it, and now that I went all I got was a full belly and loud drunk Cubs fans all over the place. read more

This is a great place to watch any game! Well laid out, big LCD TV's at every vantage point, great sound, DJ during commercials, Awesome Bar Top and Truss Bow Ceiling... This place is huge and is usually full for Da Bears! Pretty average but good beer list and good staff. My only complaint would be the food, it's just ok.. stick with drinks here and dine elsewhere-Get Dat Did read more

This place saved my group of friends from crashing and burning and allowed us to continue a long day of drinking into the night with their yummy food and drinks. We ordered fish tacos and quesadillas and washed them down with one of their 128 oz cocktails. It was tough work but the 5 of us were up for the challenge. We had just been at burger fest and were given BOGO coupons for Flagship, so I'm not sure if the experience would've been this great if it hadn't been so cheap, but I'd definitely come back on a day when I'm super thirsty! read more

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I've been to Flagship on a few Thursdays to engage in trivia with some coworkers, and I was pretty satisfied! The trivia itself goes at an okay rate for me (we didn't feel rushed but didn't have to deal with awkward lag times between rounds) and encompasses a wide spectrum of topics (as trivia should, I suppose). Our team has never come close to winning, but it's always a fun night out. Biggest pluses: close to the brown line, in a cool area of Lakeview/Belmont area that has other bars/restaurants, $3 Blue Moon beers on Thursdays, and it doesn't get overcrowded. My only qualms: the musics was too loud the last time we were there, and while the food was good, it wasn't spectacular (we've had good luck with the hummus plate, nachos, and sliders, but I ordered a salad that was sub-par). read more

I eat here twice a week. Tonight I was on my way home, stopped in to catch the last 5 minutes of the bengals game, as I was watching away from the bar, someone game up to me and said if I don't buy anything, I have to leave Mind you, there were 6 people at the bar Explained I eat there often , he said it doesn't matter That's it for me, I guess they think that $50 a week every week in food and drink isn't good enough for 5 minutes of the game Good riddance read more

We came here for the Hawks game on Saturday and I was seriously impressed with the service. The guy behind the bar did an excellent job of keeping up with everyone throughout the evening and was super friendly to everyone. We had the Jumbo Wings, which were delicious and the truffle fries, which obviously speak for themselves since there is truffle in the name. I would definitely come back to this place again as I really liked the ambiance of the place and had a great time! read more

My favorite neighborhood bar. Great food, drinks, location and the staff is incredible, always welcoming and friendly.

Great bar food, great service, and reasonable prices - this is our favorite place in the area to watch sports. We really appreciate that they are always on top of turning the TVs to relevant sporting events, even at March Madness or busy football days. They're always as accommodating as possible to put on the games you want to watch, too, which is much appreciated if you want to watch a non-local team. read more

Awesome spot. Their TV set up for game day can absolutely not be beat. We've done everything from brunch, the just appetizers to full on dinner there and the food is always great. Love having these guys in the neighborhood as there aren't a huge amount of similar options right in the area. read more

This was a great experience. The menu was extensive, great beer list. The veggie burger was amazing! Homemade, not frozen, very hearty with great flavor. The Bloody Mary was great as well (Zing-Zang). read more

Flagship Tavern and Grill - Zing-Zang Bloody Mary = Great! They serve cucumber water, too! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid. Came here with a buncha friends for chow and booze. Got the pepper steak sandwich, they nicely asked how I wanted the steak, I went with medium. Turned out great, very tender meat, nice sauces. Got a side of what turned out to be a very spicy coleslaw which was good. Friends seemed similarly happy with their food. Washed it down with a couple of Revolution Anti-Hero IPAs which is perfect. Pretty good beer selection. The food menu is quite extensive too, they have lots of sandwich and burger options in particular. Good bar food. While we were in there, some folks were in the back painting and getting tispy, which was rather entertaining to watch. Service was attentive and efficient. We didn't have to wait long for our food or drinks. read more

hhhmm... I live a few blocks away and have gone here a bunch of times, which makes me believe some of the reviews on here are fake. No way is this place 4 stars, let alone 5! It breaks my heart to say this, since the staff has always been extremely friendly to me and my peeps, but the food is just flat out not good. I mean, I get it. It's bar food, so you don't expect anything tremendous, but holy cow it disappoints me every single time. For instance, the "Flagship Burger", is pretty below average, and its named after the place for goodness sake!.. Oh, and the wait time for you food? Absolutely horrid every single time, and I've been here at least 8 times... and this is when it's half empty!... Outside of the kitchen and food issues, their specialty drinks are ok, the D-bag factor is a little prevalent but not over the top, and they have a ton of TVs, so I guess they have that going for it. Ugh, it's so close to my house, I want to like this place... It just doesn't have anything there to make me want to go there. read more

New ownership has ruined this place. It is absolute trash now. Food sucks. Menu sucks. It's all trash. RIP to the good flagship.