I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

My husband and I went to Steep Ravine Brewing with some friends for lunch on a Saturday. The…read morerestaurant was about half full with outdoor seating available. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer. They were good without being too spicy. Then I ordered the pulled pork with sweet potato fries as an entrée. I loved the barbecue flavor and onion ring. My husband had the quesabirria tacos which were amazing. I wish I had room to try the churros for dessert. Everything was very good and I'll be back to try more.

A fun dive bar. There's a limited food menu. I would love to see a band there…read more The bartender was nice and attentive. Check it out

This is a great bar. Very friendly staff, and great food. Also has great music on weekendsread more

Always excellent service, great menu selections and a fun atmosphere…read more Prices are not inexpensive but portions are very large. Consistency is their name.

Great food! Especially the burgers, chicken tenders and wings! Try the incredible turkey meatloaf…read morewhen they have it as the dinner special! Truly the "Cheers" of Highland Park! Great owners!

A great local eatery The prices are reasonable , the food…read moreis excellent for bar food + Greek chicken is a favorite Burgers are the real deal Ask for the fries crispy Big Big menu wraps and salads wings I've never had a bad thing there BUT it is a bar and weekends and big sports events it does get loud Outdoor patio on warm days is a great spot to enjoy a meal

We come here after we play baseball on Saturdays around lunch. We usually have 5-10 people show…read moreup. We drink a couple beers and have lunch. They have a nice patio although we always sit inside. The menu is surprisingly varied. You can get ribs, fajitas, wraps, burgers, etc. My friends love the ribs. I tried the fajitas and they were just ok. They don't come out super hot like you get at a mexican restaurant. Waitstaff is mainly college age adults and man they are slow. My buddies swear they aren't this slow normally but 2 times in a row, I'm not sure. It's hard to be there for less than 90 minutes for lunch. I get that we have a big group, but I don't think the kitchen can handle that many orders on a weekend quickly. The rest of the place was less than half full.

The service was top notch (Thank you Helen)…read more The ribs were well cooked and very meaty. The chocolate desserts (the lava cake and the regular cake) were very good!

We've eaten at Field House several times, and order delivery on a semi-regular basis. I can't do…read morehalf stars, but I would do 4.5/5. Here are some highlights: great service (very attentive), family friendly, excellent food (nachos, calamari, wings, burrata salad, steak tacos, the veg flatbread, steak frites - phenomenal, and the chocolate cake), nice sports environment but not too loud. Areas of improvement: while I like their burgers and handhelds, my only knock against is the bread sometimes is a little stale, which is disappointing. An excellent addition to community!

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. This amazing establishment has a smoker with amazing brisket…read moresandwiches and even better wings! went with my hubby and he had a burger with mushrooms he thoroughly enjoyed it. i do wish although they had some type of dessert in the menu. Other than that they have amazing music and the service is top tier we had Lisse as a bartender she was so personal and nice and supwe quick ! She is a DOLL had me and my husband cracking up. We will definitely be back soon especially to visit our new favorite bartender!

Music plays juke box style! Full bar!…read more Seating bar tables high or low. Seating outside also. The server was friendly upbeat and helpful! The smoked chicken was shareable . Corn bread was awesome! Every one's meal was great! I enjoy this place been here twice and will be back again!

Chief's is a great local pub. Decor is traditional sports themed but it doesn't feel like a sports…read morebar. Much more like a community pub where family's can take their kids and where folks go for happy hour. Food was great! We recently moved into the area and are ordering cheese curds everywhere it's served. Chiefs is our favorite so far!! Service is solid. The place does get busy but the staff HUSTLES. Will def be on our regular rotation

I'm so sad they took away the tot nachos -- totchos. However, the pretzel bites were so good --…read moresomehow fried? I had a delicious fried shrimp bowl, and another friend raved about the All You Can Eat Fish Fry (they got about 3 pieces of fish and I saw them get 3 more!). My other friends had the sliders and salmon. Always a great and fun option, but bring back the totchos!

The Claim Company is a solid place to grab some good comfort food. Yes, they have a bit more of a…read more"bar" menu but everything has a more-upscale twist on it. Plus, the food is great! We came in for a family dinner on a cold winter evening and were greeted with warmth that lasted throughout the meal. The service was on point and the food followed suit. Since there were six of us we each had something different - for me, the meatloaf. It really hit the spot and I practically licked the plate afterword! Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. The dining room itself has plenty of tables but they are not crammed into the space, giving a more open feel. Plus, it's nicely lit and not overly noisy. I'm glad we discovered Claim Company and I can see us returning in the future.

Literally my favorite place to get a burger. Their burgers are super good. Lots of volume and I…read morelove to be able to customize my burgers. Servers are nice and were quick to take our orders and bring out the food!

My sisters and I were looking for a cozy spot for lunch and decided on The Lantern. We were so…read morehappy we did! The corner bar ambiance was so welcoming, offering charm and character. The main bar area and two more dining rooms offered a ton of space without feeling big and cold. Dan was THE MAN! He was so sweet and helpful. He was busy but not rushed at all. All smiles and positivity really made our casual lunch something special. We all tried burgers with different sides so we could all share the fries, tots and rings. We also tried the homemade chili and it was tasty with a kick. The Lantern is a great choice for a casual meal or maybe just a cold beer.

Our burger club just visited The Lantern and it was pretty good…read more Apparently The Lantern has been around since 1934, but not in its current location. It's a smallish place with lots of street parking nearby. It was a cold night when we were there. We thought we would have eight-to-ten people in our group, but ended up with seven people. They don't take reservations, but if you call an hour before you arrive with your largish party, they will hold a table for you. And they did. When you walk in the front door, you immediately walk to the right for the bar or dining room seating to the left. They set our table up across from the door. Every time someone went in our out, we had a cold blast of air hit us and that was a bit unnerving. You just couldn't get warm. There was a wall behind us, but apparently another dining section on the other side, we should have sat there, it would have been more comfortable. Our party was debating about getting an appetizer as we saw someone else get the wings which were big and juicy looking. They couldn't make up their mind, so I got their soup of the day: cream of chicken soup. It was pretty good and much needed on a cold nice, but it was just okay and I can pass on it next time. The soup was warm, almost room temperature, so they'll have to heat it up next time. I ended up getting their 8oz Lantern burger. They have a junior option at 6oz and a Tiffany at 10oz. The middle was fine. I got it medium rare with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and mustard and a side of tots. They have a lot of options and the server recommended the tots. They were good, but no better than anywhere else. The burger was juicy and good, but the meat is not seasoned. Though if it is, I couldn't taste it. However, the bun held up really well despite how juicy the burger was and the burger was cooked to perfection. Others in our party thought the burgers were just okay. Over all, we had an average score of 4.00/5.00. The burgers were good, but I bet there are better items on the menu which boasts the best burgers in town. Not sure about that, but decent enough.

Food was absolutely fantastic! I've lived in the Chicago area for 11 years and have had a hard time…read morefinding good bbq ribs. This is the place! For a starter my husband and I enjoyed the shrimp dejonghe...the flavor and preparation was absolutely perfect. I now know why this appears on the menu twice (as a starter and entreé). For mains my husband enjoyed the 20 oz. Prime rib, which was prepeared to perfection. I enjoyed the BBQ Marriage, half chicken and half slab of ribs (for hubby and I to share). Sides were au gratin and Greek roasted potatoes...everything was delicious. Service by Scott was amazing. He was very, cordial, thoughtful, attentive, and helpful. The ambience was on point. The crowd all seemed to be having a great time. We sat near the bar where there were tv showing sports and the lighting was perfect. Overall, we were very pleased with the experience and sure to return. Thank you Carson's for a wonderful dinner experience.

Very disappointing experience. The ribs were extremely dry and had a noticeable day-old, off taste…read more The potato gratin was also dry and unappetizing. Charging $7 for bread is ridiculous on its own, especially when the food quality doesn't match the price. On top of that, an automatic 18% gratuity was added for a party of four, which felt excessive given the experience. When I called to address these concerns, I was placed on hold for 15 minutes and no one returned to the call. When I called back, the staff was extremely rude and told me I would have to call again. Between stale-tasting food, unreasonable charges, and poor customer service, this was not an experience I would repeat or recommend.