From the moment t we walked in Robin provided fantastic service. The food was fantastic and way…read morebetter than we expected. We ordered the taco special and were pleasantly surprised to get rice and beans with it. The wings were delicious and very flavorful. Our kids even sent compliments to the chef! We definitely recommend to anyone and everyone. Thanks Robin for taking such great care of us and our kids!

A solid option for drinks and food, this spot has huge portions for a reasonable price. The theme…read moreof the restaurant is a bit confusing, somewhat between a cowboy type bar and Italian restaurant, with a wide variety of food options that range from burgers to pizza to standard bar fare to steak to porkchops. Service is fairly quick and friendly, and you have the option between enjoying the outdoor seating, indoor casual italian restaurant feel, or cowboy bar area. Overall food was as expected with the cheese curds being crispy, though not the most amazing cheese. The Tater tots were crisp and standard. The Spicy chicken sandwich was a good size but not too spicy. The sausage pizza had plenty of cheese with a good level of sausage for the price, with a slightly more tasty sauce with basil and parsley to give a little more flavor. Overall, solid option in the area for a meal, which isn't too challenging to park near.

Checked out this pretty casual looking bar. District House is one of the few in the immediate area…read moreon Higgins. It may get overlooked by some of the other places in Jefferson Park. Have to say it's not much to look at. The drinks are the main thing. Basic looking bar in a mostly residential area. It's the second home for a lot of regulars who live around here. That makes sense. Not a whole lot else is around. Of course they won't ever have to worry about parking. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey and mixed with whatever. Basic. There's free popcorn. Good prices compared to other bars. It's located on Higgins at Major. The closest transportation center is the Jefferson Park station.

On this night... Who am I kidding... on frequent nights we visited District House, one of our…read morefavorite watering holes. The reason we love this place is because the place is nice and modern with a nice comfy decor, they have an EXCELLENT whiskey and bourbon selection amongst all other spirits, but mostly because of the SERVICE! The staff, from the owner to each of the bartenders, they treat you like a long time friend. The drinks pack a punch and the ambiance is always upbeat. They strive to provide different events weekly and even nightly. They have a back patio for private parties or you can host your event inside. This place is just great, but Uber since parking is street parking and common sense dictates you should. See you there, and let's enjoy a drink!

Love this place!!!! Popped in here on a whim. Now I'm coming back!!!! Great local pubread more

Good place for cheap drinks. It's about the best thing anyone can say about it. Rex Tavern is one…read moreof the local dive bars in Jefferson Park. Also it's convenient to the Metra so you can hop up here. The hours are kind of weird. A place like this is mostly for locals. It's pretty convenient to get to by public transportation though because it's close to the Metra station. This is also close to Jefferson Inn, another local place for cheap drinks and good times. Lots of beers on draft and plenty more in bottles and cans. There's usually some kind of specials on drinks or whatever. Last time it was $5 Jack cocktails. The food menu is limited to chips and stuff. For sure it's a good place to get drunk on the cheap. It's just not open Sundays for some reason. That's the only bad thing.

So I been here once before with a friend I ran into had a great experience the bartender was very…read morenice and very attentive and I actually met some cool new friends who I still talk to . This time I decided to go in right around 1 am and I was only planning on staying for about 15 min because I was waiting for a friend to pick me up at the train station across the street so I wanted to kill time i know that they were open bc I saw the manager (shorter guy black hair )come out with a beer in his hand and drink it in front of the business while talking on the phone loudly. When I walked up to the door it was locked and the bartender looked confused .. so I tried to call them on their phone and they both. Looked at me as if I'm committing some type of crime because I was asking them why I couldn't come inside . They both told me to fuck off and kept the door locked . Extremely unprofessional . The manager could have Atleast came up to me and made up something to not be rude but he didn't even bother doing that . The bartender looked confused but I only put 5 stars so they could see this . You guys are ridiculous.... Idk about ever coming back again and I'll be letting everyone know about this . I never been locked out of a bar in my life and i dont think I'll be referring anyone to stop at this place ever again. unprofessional. hope u lose all ur business

My daughter lives in Jefferson Park and I visit her a lot from Florida, enjoying all her…read moreneighborhood bars. Jefferson Inn is right up there at the top. Great bartender. Great beers. Dive bar atmosphere. I will definitely come here again the next time we visit.

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

The last time I was here was in November 2021. It was dated and the food was tired. I returned this…read morepast weekend with my parents and boyfriend. I was very pleased with the remodel, service, and food. Natalie provided excellent service. Paolo, the new owner as of November 2025, came by our table to make sure that everything was okay. There was live jazz music during the evening. I found my new "after work" place in my neighborhood!

This is not a typical restaurant shout out. Gale Street Inn has long been a center point of our…read morecommunity and many life events. New owner Paolo is carrying on that legacy beautifully and building on it. But this time, he and his team soared even higher. Last Sunday, they featured a musical guest that has special meaning for us, as it's the band of a friend/relative that we lost recently. As we all navigate the grief, especially his wife, we thought it would be uplifting to attend. Even with a packed house on Father's Day, our Gale Street friends accommodated us graciously. Paulo and his team truly know how to treat his guests like family. We are so grateful for his kindness and dedication to his community.

Popped in for a meal and to watch some ncaa basketball…read more Erin waited on us and was awesome I had traditional sliders and a brew Great food Great service Great price Great setting Love this place

Chicken Parm sandwich & tots was delicious. The place had an awesome pub vibe. Very friendly staff,…read moretoo.

We came here on Wednesday for the pizza and wine bottle special which is $32 and an all day…read morespecial. The sausage pizza is thin crust and very good especially with a glass of wine. We have been here a few times for the same deal and the place has a very chill atmosphere. The bartender was super friendly and very attentive. They have a decent selection of beers on tap.

Fun dive bar in portage park. Nice neighborhood spot. Pizza is delicious and drinks were good…read more Parking available right out front.