Off Michigan Ave, opposite Grant Park, and attached to probably the number one conference-hotel in…read morethe city, I'd assume there isn't ever an extended down time here, much less in the evening, much less with sporting events on. So that's exactly when I came. I had just seen a show at The Revival Improv Theatre and walked about a block and a half to get here (mostly because I had already street parked on Wabash - you're not likely to find much closer). I didn't recall that it was a seat-yourself sort of affair, which can lend a certain level of chaos if you're not a frequent bar-goer, are from out of town, or both. Luckily, it was easy enough to find two open seats at the bar, and being at the bar meant attention was given pretty quickly (though that did slow as time went on). Pretty darn decent food. The fries were excellent and the bacon that was added to our burger was the kind that's worth adding. A boozy milkshake felt not too far off from eggnog (but that's just December on the brain). If you're the type to sympathize with the poor folk walking in circles trying to find seating, well- at least there are TVs to distract you! Whatever team is playing (it was Thursday night football when I visited), you can almost guarantee someone will be watching and audibly reacting. And that is really living.

I am writing to share feedback regarding my dining experience at Kitty O'Shea's this past Sunday…read moreevening. While we enjoyed the ambiance of the pub, the service and food quality did not meet expectations. I visited at 7:30 PM with my mother, sister, and four-year-old son. Upon arrival, we waited a significant amount of time to be greeted. It appeared the restaurant was understaffed, as our server seemed overwhelmed throughout the evening. Our primary concern was the quality of the food. After waiting nearly an hour, the potato leek soup, corned beef dinner, and chicken pot pie were all served cold. Despite requesting that the items be reheated, they were returned lukewarm or still cold. Given the price of these entrees, we expected a higher standard of quality. Ultimately, we returned the entrees and departed at 9:30 PM without eating our main courses. Furthermore, the complimentary ice cream included with the child's meal was never offered. We paid for the child's meal, the cold half eaten soup, and our beverages before leaving. While our server was nice enough and provided a complimentary Yorkshire pudding for my son because he was so hungry and was getting restless from waiting, the overall experience was disappointing. I am not someone who likes to ever return food even when I am not enjoying it. I find that to be quite frankly embarrassing, but this is not something that I could accept. I work hard for my money and paying $70 for a freezing cold soup and two entrées was not something I was about to do however I did pay for the soup which was so bad. I hope the management find this feedback constructive, as we had hoped for a much better experience

Fado has the warm, welcoming look and feel of a great Irish pub. The staff were all amazing and a…read moredelight to talk with. The manager even summoned us back in from the rain when we were ready to leave and welcomed us to sit back down until the downpour passed. The food was absolutely amazing! The shepherds pie was honestly the best I've ever had with its rich, thick meat filling and hearty mashed potatoes. My husband and our friends each ordered the fish and chips and finished their plates. My very favorite bite though was the smoked salmon appetizers. I will dream about those perfect little wonders for a long time!

Very friendly ! Adorable Irish pub! Many things to chose from…read more High top seating! Climb up but fun . Corn beef hash was delicious Fish and chips superb ! It was fun and true Irish people were eating here also . Very cool . Sports were on. Loved this .

Everything I could ask for in a English pub. Great beer…read moremenu, enough different options but a clear focus on bitters, ales, pub ales, etc. Started with a scotch edge and it was delicious. The sausage was very tasty, the breading on the outside was incredibly crisp, light, and the egg inside was cooked well. Both the steak pie and the chicken pie were very good. The chicken pie I think really needed the chutney that you can get separately. But that made it so much better and made it my preferred pie. The steak and ale pie was better than the chicken pie as a standalone, but needed a bit more gravy I think to elevate it. Sticky toffee pudding again was delicious. Surprisingly light, not overly dense so I was glad it came with the custard which was very flavorful. Overall, will definitely return!

We finally tried Pleasant House Pub after driving by and reading about it so many times. Another…read moreMichelin Bib Gourmand with only one dollar sign, so of course we had to see what the hype was about. We ordered the Steak & Ale Pie (crowned with mash and gravy) and the Chicken Balti Pie. Both were delicious, but I think crowning the steak pie was definitely the right call. The chicken balti actually reminded me of the Taiwanese curry pastries (咖喱角) I grew up eating, which was a fun surprise. Very flavorful, and although the pies look kind of small at first glance, they are surprisingly filling. We also ordered the pickled egg -- basically a hard boiled egg with vinegar flavor. Tasty, though probably the most "normal" item we had. One unexpected highlight was the staff. Apparently many of the servers are freelance musicians, and they'll break out a guitar and ukulele song if someone is celebrating a special occasion. Very chill, friendly neighborhood vibe overall.

I got the strawberry Negroni drink and loved it! Very smooth and flavorful. They have good non…read morealcoholic options as well. I enjoyed all the food we received, it was tasty, warm, fast, and you get a good portion. The lobster roll was good, the lamb was good and the zucchini was as well! We got Brussel sprouts for the app and those were my favorite. The dessert was also very delicious and I would get again! They validate parking if you park in the north parking garage for $13. Make sure to bring your ticket with you! More details are on their website. The service was great and the place was clean. I loved the aesthetic!

We've been to The Gage many times over the years since it's one of our top sit-down spots near…read moreSymphony Center before or after concert. Our favorite dish is definitely the PEI mussels. The broth is the kind you want to keep dipping bread into and practically lick off your fingers afterward -- flavorful, savory, and a little briny without being the heavy creamy type of sauce that some places do. Very comforting but not overly rich. Honestly, I don't even remember all the other dishes we've ordered over the years, but our experiences have consistently been good. Service is polished, the space feels classic Chicago, and it's a great place to relax before or after a performance downtown.

We're back, because we love the craft beer at Kasey's Tavern…read more At first glance Kasey's presents a bit like a dive, but it's end-to-end craft beer and great people! It was nearly full mid-afternoon on a Saturday (Feb 2026) and we were lucky to find an open table! Service was quick and friendly. We had two frosty-cold craft beers: a Half Acre Daisy Cutter and a Deschutes Patagonia. The Daisy Cutter was dark orange, dry and hoppy, a "new" pale ale that is now a classic. The Patagonia was lightly golden, lightly carbonated, sightly sweet and citrusy. Of course we had another round, because we love the beer, the people, and the place :-)

Amazing vibe, 10/10, great bartenders, solid tavern style pizza. Got carded three times in one…read morevisit tho, but good for them.

Cool vibe. Great menu selection…read more Classic Chicago pub restaurant. Came here on a Saturday evening and was seated within 5 minutes. Great service too.

Had a great time at millers pub! Chris at the bar was friendly and personable and welcomed me in…read morelike he knew me. Great lively atmosphere and plenty of draft selections to choose from. French dip sammy hit all the right feels and was tasty. I wish the horseradish sauce had a bit more horseradish to give it more zip but it was a great sandwich all around. You will not be disappointed. Bustling late night crowd on a Friday and food flowed til midnight and drinks til 2am.

We were around the corner at the Aloft during our weekend stay. Ended up at pub thrice during our…read morestay. Other reviewers are spot on about friendly staff, nice atmosphere, clean restrooms, noise not too overwhelming, lots of televisions to catch a game. We had the Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs every time we went. The idea doesn't make sense - but they were soooo good! We ordered the Fish & Chips on our first visit. We were not expecting to actually get potato chips. Didn't realize until later they have french fries here, but they decided to give us potato chips. Who serves potato chips as a default with Fish & Chips? Is this a Midwest thing? Each visit, they were out of tall boy PBRs. Guess they don't restock on holiday weekends. But they did have Old Style, so no harm.

Let's just start with WOW! I'm in town for a conference. Same conference I've been to before and I…read moredrive by it telling myself that I'm going to eat there this year. Well this is the year! I was so excited that I was the 1st person in this morning. The bartender, Lisa was amazing. Just a quick PSA, before posting a picture of someone, please ask before posting! If you get a chance, please ask for her! Having read a previous review, I knew I had to have the Ruben! As you can see, it's piled high with corned beef! The fries were delicious! Trust me. There were other options but if you're a true Ruben fan, you'll order it whenever you get a chance. Total success! If you never heard of Man Vs. Food, one you missed a great show. The filmed an episode here! They knew what they were doing filming here! The staff is fantastic! The atmosphere was perfect! Not too loud which helps with the bar bantering. Stick a pin in this place and experience this place!

Classic dive bar next to sox park, nice cause its walking distance but usually totally packed after…read morea game. Service moves as quick as they can and drinks are typical dive bar drinks! Its a nice vibe outside just can get a little packed and overwhelming at times. I still always find myself here though ;)

Great spot for drinks after a Sox game. The staff is very friendly and do an amazing job…read moreconsidering the crowds they get. The food is solid, the Latino burger is my favorite item there. It can get very packed after games but usually there are seats available outside during the summer.

Came here for a late night dinner with a large group from work…read more The waitress was nice enough to recommend local drinks. I ordered cosmo - which I wouldn't recommend. It is too strong... I cannot taste any sweetness from it... We ordered large portions of appetizers: cocktail shrimps, house chips and fruit salad. So when it came to the actual dinner, we were all full... I ended up with a chopped salad, which turned out to be good. (Not that it contains peanuts.)

Very good food. Server was very nice and personable…read more Food came out fast and portions were good. I really enjoyed the fish sandwich. It comes with slaw on it. The chicken tenders were lightly breaded and good. Both fried items were not greasy. Daughter said the burger was really good. Service was a little spotty. I would have ordered another beer if our waitress came again. But she was taking care of several inside tables and the outside patio. Plan on spending $20+ per person especially if getting drinks.

Enrique was an amazing server. Food was a 12 out of 10 Jalapeño corn bread was sinfully amazing,…read moreglazed chicken was to die for, Brussels sprouts were sooooooo good perfectly seasoned, everything was top tier

The food here is outstanding. My wife and I tried deviled eggs, lobster bisque, Cullerton salad,…read morehalf branzino, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and the sticky date cake, along with a couple of cocktails. Only the branzino slightly missed the mark. It could have been filleted a little more carefully (I found several small bones) and it was slightly overcooked. But it wasn't bad by any means, and all the other dishes were perfect with the cornbread being a huge standout. It was moist, sweet, and came in a huge portion. (It could've easily served 4.) The restaurant itself is beautiful. Had I not known the history of the building, I never would've guessed that it was previously a dog daycare. I will note that we were unfortunately seated at a table that had a significant wobble. The service was both leisurely and disjointed. We were seated for 15 minutes before a server arrived. Food took an hour to arrive after ordering, and there was no thought given to proper pacing (our entrees arrived almost immediately after our starters). There were three different servers tending to our table, but tracking down any of them was a challenge, and they rarely checked in on us of their own accord. All told, our 4-course meal took 2.5 hours. Despite the downsides, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and we will be back. If you visit, just make sure not to have any urgent plans after dinner.