Crushed by Giants provided good eats, atmosphere, and even better brews. Came here multiple times…read moreand each time ordered the beer flight--for me, there wasn't a bad beer in the lot and it was a great way to have a little of this and a little of that! Bar service can get a little backed up depending on how crowded the place is...one time I was there, the bar was so crowded that I couldn't flag down a server long enough to place a food order so, before I left, I placed my food order to go using the mobile route. Whatever, I didn't care. I'm pretty chill. Anyway, burger was still good when I walked it back to my hotel. When the place isn't slammed, service is like night and day and the place is a bit more quiet. Pop on in if you want to try some good beer, a tasty burger or other pub fare.

We wanted a casual dinner downtown before the fireworks and Crushed by Giants fit the bill. There's…read moreconstruction happening in the building so the entrance is a little obstructed, but they posted enough signage for anyone to find them. We ordered fries, a pretzel and the CBG burger. Everything was pretty good and I appreciate that the pretzel came with three different dipping sauces. It was super busy, even for a Saturday, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Not the most exciting or incredible meal, but a solid option.

Fresh, delicious, unique smoothies!!! Expensive, but really good! Chicken ceaser wrap was a bit…read moresmall, but also delicious. Turkey melt is going to be a go to for me from now on. They also have a nice selection of premade snacks and meals. Highly suggest for a healthy option! Kind staff.

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Affordable and flavorful Indian food (4/5 Green Stars)…read moreBombay Eats began as Bombay Wraps in 2010 and has just completed a name-change and rebranding. Considering the old name, I ordered wraps, figuring they do them well - and they did! I ordered the cheese paneer wrap ($6.99) and the potato cauliflower wrap ($6.49) to go and they were assembled fast in front of my eyes. The server explained that the mild sauce was a 3/10 while the spicy was 7/10, so I went with the mild and I'm glad I did as it had a bit of a kick! The wraps (choice of paratha or whole wheat roti) themselves are delicious and the spicy fillings are nicely balanced with some shredded cabbage/lettuce. For $17 including tax + tip it was a lot of food - a large dinner for one or lunch for two. I highly recommend Bombay Eats for quick flavorful Indian street food and will visit again when I (hopefully) make it back to Chicago. I want to try all of their "messy" sides next. Messy sweet potato fries, topped with paneer, tikka masala sauce, chutney & fresh cilantro? Yes please! I'm also rating Bombay Eats 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following: * Bombay Eats seems to be a well-loved by locals and the owners are known as a decent people. * They have a Bombay Cares program where they participate in fundraisers. Coming up in June - the Alzheimer's Association. * A good spot for vegans and vegetarians. The website has a nice guide (vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, Halal, etc.) to each component (wrap, filling, sauce, etc.) so everything's clear. * The biggest thing that Bombay Eats could do for the planet is to stick with chicken as the main meat offering and ditch the beef and lamb. The environmental footprints (carbon, land, etc.) of beef and lamb are more than10 times higher than those of chicken. It would be nice to see seitan or other plant proteins instead of the beef and lamb. * Packaging for my wraps was fairly minimal: foil-coated paper and a small paper bag.

I stopped here to grab a bite to eat to-go. I've never been here before so I asked the woman at the…read morecounter to recommend a good vegan option. She suggested the China masala bowl. I added rice, lettuce, and pickled onions. The staff here were very friendly and helpful. At. At checkout, I forgot that I had also so ordered a roti, and that it hadn't been put in the bag yet, so I left. As I started walking down Ohio Street, I heard a woman loudly shouting that I forgot my bread. I stopped and saw the employee calling to me to come back. I did, and they apologized for the mistake; so did I. I wish I had gotten the woman's name because she really went above and beyond, and I truly appreciate that she called me back. The China Masala itself was delicious, but I found the rice to be a bit dry. Also I wouldn't have paired it with the lettuce and pickled onions even though they tasted good on their own. The roti, however, seemed dry to me. Top-notch staff here! If I lived in the area, I would definitely come by again.

I hadn't been here in over 20 years and just remembered it being busy, both in action and decor…read more We arrived for a Saturday lunch and I saw that part is still true. They still have a 1990s menu, but with 2026 prices. (Honestly on the low side for 2026.) Notable: Cocktails are $10. We didnt have any, but $10 is looking like a very good deal these days. Fried pickles came recommended. On one hand they weren't greasy and the breading stayed on. On the other hand, they really lacked flavor. Like almost no discernible flavor, and the breading was on the thick side. Wouldn't get them again. If I eat fried pickles, I want them to taste at least a little pickle-y. Happy to see that the "salad bar" is now a thing where you order a custom salad with a little sheet and a golf pencil and don't have to march around the room with a plate and make your own salad. We split an entree salad and a buffalo chicken wrap. The salad was very good, and exactly as ordered. The pico de gallo we ordered with it had no heat. Heat would have been nice, but maybe the giardinara would have neen a better option for us. The wrap was pretty good. Buffalo sauce was on the sweet side. They split the wrap order for us without us having to ask for it and gave us each an enormous mound of fries. Shoestring style fries that accommodates fans of McDonald's fries. We had to take most of the wrap home and found it worked even better chopped up on a salad for dinner. With extra hot sauce. I kept getting the feeling at RJ Grunts that the menu is skewed toward children's tastes. Or just homogenized. It used to be a pretty big tourist destination. And the food wasn't bad; it just wasn't incredible. The service, however, was incredible. From the moment we walked in, we were engaged warmly with a clear focus on customer satisfaction. Especially for how busy it was, our server was hugely attentive to detail and never seemed rushed or made us feel rushed. The next time we're in the area, we will probably be back. Even though the food didn't blow us away, they make it just incredibly easy to eat there.

This restaurant is what began the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. I'm surprised I've never…read morebeen here or even heard about it, especially with it being in such a popular area of Lincoln Park right across from the zoo and conservatory. I loved the vibe and decor in here. I also loved the menu design, although it is a bit chaotic to read. It was super crowded in here at around 4pm on a Saturday and it felt like they really had us stuffed in there with the tables super close to each other. The service and food were average. I tried the french onion soup and that was really good! I ordered the buffalo chicken tenders and I didn't like that they just drizzled the buffalo sauce over the tenders. Either drench them in buffalo sauce or just don't put any on and let me dip them in myself lol. I don't think they were worth the $18 price either. They tasted okay and the fries were meh (even though they charge extra for fries, there was nothing special about them). Maybe I'd come back to try their milkshakes and get the french onion soup again. My sisters got cheeseburgers and liked them, which is what they are known for apparently. They're also known for their house-made potato chips, which were pretty interesting and super crunchy.

I had a really good experience at 3 Arts. I wasn't able to get a reservation for Sunday brunch, so…read morewe made sure to arrive before opening. There was already a small line of guests with the same idea, but we were able to get on the waitlist. While waiting, we checked out the small coffee shop inside the gallery and browsed the furniture, which helped pass the time. Our wait was about an hour before being escorted to our table in the courtyard. Initially, we were placed at a low coffee table with couch seating. It's a cool lounge style setup, especially for drinks, but not ideal for a meal. It would have been pretty awkward trying to eat comfortably. We asked to be moved and were told that table preferences should be requested when joining the waitlist. Since it was my first time visiting, I wasn't aware of that, and it also wasn't asked by the hostess. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate us and moved us to a table in the wine cellar. The wine cellar had a completely different vibe, dark and moody, compared to the bright, airy courtyard with its beautiful glass ceiling and natural light. We ordered the lobster roll and the RH Burger, both with fries. The food came out fairly quickly and was well-presented. The lobster roll was served on a buttery brioche with just the right amount of seasoning, and the burger was juicy and flavorful. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely visit again.

Went with friends for an evening dinner in a cool atmosphere. We were not to disappointed there…read more Was a beautiful rainy Chicago night. Unfortunately for us we were a table for 3 and despite having mad that reservation weeks in advance were placed in what was obviously just 2 two tops pushed together. And not in the main atrium area. Look it was still a beautiful atmosphere and our company made it a lovely evening. Why don't they have a liquor license here? Ok the food. The burrata salad, so nice and summer fresh. We also had the crispy artichokes meh. What saved my night was the chicken salad. The crispy bits...amazing all through the salad. So good. Let's talk dessert, the butterscotch crème brûlée so good. Coffee and a port wine.... Good, but where is the cheese board. This place would benefit from real liquor and a desert cheese board. I mean I must believe that RH has a cheese board on offer somewhere. Anyway, nice evening and decent food in a mostly lovely place.

It was a team happy hour so we tried a lot. Truffle fries,…read morebrussel sprouts and guacamole were a table fav The warm pretzels with the pub cheese wasn't my fav. I had the apple bbq fried chicken which was pretty good. The fries I had were kind of burnt The ketchup was Heinz tho! Team said the espresso martinis were good Amaretto sour with the egg white wasn't good unfortunately The luxbar snickers pie was also really good (highly recommend for a group dessert)

Such an amazing spot! We left the 360 experience (mind blowing views, btw!), and found LUXBAR was…read morewithin walking distance. We were so happy we stumbled upon this awesome place! We were able to sit outside in the shade, and the weather was absolutely perfect. The service was so fast, and the food and drinks were out within 10 mins of ordering. We had the steak frites and the tuna appetizer.. both were so fresh and delicious! We highly recommend trying LUXBAR out!

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

Came in on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. Pretty good food. We sat at the bar and ordered a…read moredrink, nachos, and chicken tenders. The nachos are pretty loaded and come with guac on the side. Nothing crazy but a decent place to stop by at!

As an alum of Michigan State University, Hopsmith Tavern is my go-to for all things MSU when I'm in…read moretown. It's the official MSU bar in Chicago and makes you feel right at home. You can always expect large crowds and it's best to always make a reservation for a table, especially on game days. The drinks are always good, with a large, full-service selection and the vibes are always amazing. It's located in a perfect area, where you can see people out and about, hanging and drinking, all year round in Chicago! Lastly, go green!