My first time at the palace and i get pushed by a member that works their. and no other workers say anything. On Saturday 3/19/22 I was in town visiting a friend and a group of use all decided to go to Kaiser Tiger and have a few drinks while I'm in town. On first appearance things seemed nice until i decided to order my 1st drink. As I'm standing at the bar a "Coworker" comes to the right of me and pushes me and states this is my seat. Me: I'm not trying to sit down. "Coworker": I work here. Me: That's fine that doesn't give you the rights to push me. "Coworker": Get over it do you want me to buy you a beer or something? Me: At this point i try and explain to him that its not a matter of him buying me a beer it just the simple fact you work here so you are a representation of this place so you shouldn't be pushing people. I decide that this conversation is not going anywhere so I decide to go back to my seat and enjoy my drink. A few moments later I'm ready for my 2nd drink and the "Coworker" that i had that conversation with is not sitting any more. So i feel this is a good time to let the bar tenders know about what happen. As I'm explaining the situations to the bar tender the "Coworker" starts walking up and instantly starts to try and defend himself about the situation and the bartender walks cowardly drops the drink off and walks away. Me and the "Coworker" share a few more words and i decided its best for me to set down once again. I will never go to this place again and neither should you. The fact that no one came over to see what was going on is ridiculous, other customers were asking what happen but no one that works there had anything to say. This place will never see any of my money again and you should not let them see yours. read more

Yay! I am definitely a fan of this place, ordered the Schnitzel Sandwich which is a... Pork schnitzel topped with house made pickles, pickled red onion and a fried egg on a pretzel bun with a side of curry ketchup for $13! huge sandwich, worth every bite, and I am so glad to have came to this place! The places is okay for groups. They can only split 2 checks, so if you are planning to come here as a group, make sure you have a way of paying. They also have an outside patio and they start cardining people after a certain time because this place does serve alcohol. My only recommendation is that the servers know their drinks...I asked a server what would she recommend as a drink and it definitely did not go well with my taste buds and sandwich. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Schnitzel sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Management wouldn't serve us at all because they said we were "too drunk" even though we walked in and got seated outside. Two of us got served huge beers when the of us went to the restrooms. No one severed us for 30+ minutes outside after that. Tried to go inside to order and was told my "management" that we were too drunk to serve. Absolutely outrageous. Phil the manager continued to assume we were intoxicated for having fun and would not serve us ". We literally came across the street for a drink out before a show. As a regular, I honestly will never go there again. We've gone there before and after shows as regulars and management left a sour taste in our mouth with unfair treatment. Avoid if you can or you will be oppressed upon for your life choices. read more

Overkill. Seriously, meat overkill. These guys certainly don't believe in quality over quantity. Kaiser Tiger is the exact opposite. We stopped by last night with a party of five, and three of the five consider themselves serious carnivores. Two of them could barely finish their meals. My friend Luis (who LOVES bacon) said, "I can't believe I'm actually gonna say this, but there is too much bacon on my sandwich." Plus the sandwich fell apart in his hands. My date had the beer and bacon sausage, and couldn't eat the whole thing. Too greasy. After we got home he had to lay down because of a belly ache. That shouldn't happen! It was pleasant to sit outside, I'll admit. Also, my Rose' wine was tasty. However, it was one of the least diverse crowds I have ever seen in a Chicago restaurant. I'm pretty sure our party had the broadest "ethnic spectrum". Lots of douchey frat boy types and their sorority counterparts. Acting drunkenly obnoxious. At 7:00PM. Yuck. Our tattooed/ear plugged/skinny jeaned waiter seemed jaded and bored. Not cool when you are working for tips and servicing a party that dropped over $300. Of course we tipped well anyway, maybe the frat boys were causing him distress. (plus, I have been a waitress, so I ALWAYS tip well) While we might attempt to go back in the winter to try the curling, with so many fantastic places in Chicago why waste your money here? read more

Kaiser Tiger - Insane sandwiches! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was the worst restaurant experience I have had in my entire life. We didn't really have a server. She thought someone else had the table, and would ask if we needed anything, then say she would send our server over, and no one would come. We had to go to the bar to get drinks and only got about half the food we ordered. I asked for a paper check so we could see what was on it, and it had about $200 worth of things we didn't order. The manager offered to get us a round of shots, as if that should make up for the terrible experience. This place doesn't care about its customers and I would recommend avoiding it at all costs read more

Servers and staff were rude, and the food was overcooked and dry. Would not recommend this place.

I would not recommend the food. If you're looking to drink and hang this spot would be excellent. The bartender lady was really nice and friendly, they had a large selection of drinks and a great back patio. I came in to eat though and this just wasn't it. My salad had wilted slimy lettuce, not fresh at all unfortunately. The bacon plater was literally slices of greasy breakfast bacon. I was disappointed because I imagined it would be thick slices of bacon that you'd cut and share. The fries were pretty good but that just wasn't enough to save it. Really mediocre food. Come for drinks and to hang, not if you're hungry. read more

Went to Kaiser Tiger for Dinner our first night in Chicago. The atmosphere was very cool with the bar in the direct middle of the restaurants with curling out back. Just a heads up it was Friday night and they were ID-ing at the door even if you're just there to get food. We sat down and ordered the beer of the month for $5 which was one I had never had before but was pretty good. We then order the bacon wrapped dates which were good after that things started to go south. We ordered the Kaiser Board which comes with a full soft pretzel, beer and bacon sausage, apple kraut, bacon potato salad, beer cheese, and beer mustard. The sausage was precut and seemed to be cooked that way and ended up being very dry though the dips did go well with the pretzel. We also got the Cheesy Sausage that wasn't all that cheesy and also seemed drier then most I have had. All and all we probably wouldn't come back for the food but might for drinks and maybe a snack. read more

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We ventured in on Saturday. What a lovely experience. Brunch is served on the weekends from 11-3. The menus are amazing...so you need to go more than once. Thank you Billy and Team for making our visit lovely. It will not be our last. Only suggestion: Bono and The Lads should visit more often. read more

Legit the worst place I've ever been to Chicago. Service is the the worst I've ever seen downtown! Employees were drinking on the job and yelling at people in the parking lot! read more

Overall: Love beer? Love meat? Love whiskey? Then you'll love Kaiser Tiger. The good: Huge (and well selected) beer list. Tons of tasty bacon-covered/meat-centric treats. My table got loads of goodies but I consumed the bomb, the bacon covered dates, the curry poutine, and regular fries. I enjoyed every bite. Might as well have rolled me out of there. Service was good considering our huge party. Atmosphere is pubby greatness The not-so-good: The service between the appetizers and ordering for the main course was pretty long (let alone waiting for the main course after ordering it). Don't like meat? Don't come here. Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 9/10 read more

Seemed like a pretty cool spot with a unique beer selection. Location is a little obscure. Main complaint is that the staff here were cold and unwelcoming. Also saw a rat in the patio so that's a little concerning. Both of these points don't seem to be one-off experiences based on other reviews. We also did curling (available during Winter only) and this experience wasn't something we'd pay to do again ($70 for 40 min). Curling courts were in very poor condition and the "attendant" was very hard to work with. Obviously under the influence and not paying attention. We'd have to yell down at him to get him to look up and bring the stones back. I messaged management after our visit to express my concern over the curling experience and received no response. read more

Great beer. Cool space. It has a large beer garden. Conveniently located right next to the Randolph street market and up the street from city winery. read more

Had the chicken sandwich, pretty good. A bit steep of price for not including fries. But overall good.

Visited Chicago on business and was invited to the Kaiser Tiger for dinner. Fun place! Very tasty and unique menu! Had their "Bomb" with their house specialty "Beer-B-Q" sauce! Very noisy place though! But still a lot of fun! When in the area, stop by and give it a try! read more

Came here for a friend's birthday party in the summer and it was a nice spot because it had a nice beer selection, and a few outdoor games to keep the socially awkward guests busy. The bar food was a bit elevated compared to your typical bar food, and it really hit the spot. The space is very big with even more room outside. It was a little confusing picking a table because some tables require a waitress while others did not in the outdoor area. A great place for those with a big group. read more

This place is a really nice, low key place to eat and drink in Fulton market! Lots of tasty German food available and a wide selection of beer on tap and bottled. I also enjoyed that I was able to get smaller pours (5oz) of ciders that were on draft because I drink in small amounts and like to try a few things. Service was super fast and very friendly. This is not a place to eat a light meal, so expect that you will leave full and maybe tipsy, too! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and 5oz ciders from tap - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Can I give 100 stars? No? OK fine, I'll settle for 5, but know that those five are given with the absolute utmost praise. After plans to take my dad on a beer and bacon tour were thwarted when the company cancelled, I called up Kaiser Tiger because I'd heard they did beer/bacon pairings. I was absolutely #blessed to have Genevieve answer my phone call and help me figure out what my options were--I explained the situation and within about 10 minutes, Genevieve created a customized beer and bacon off-menu experience especially for my dad and me. Could it get any better than top-notch customer service?! I didn't think it could, but I was so wrong! On the day of our reservation, my dad and I walked in, and were greeted by Miss Genevieve (seriously, if you just want to chat with a super friendly and awesome person, go find her!) who showed us to our table and explained that they'd be bringing out bacon boards along with a 5-oz beer tasting for each type of bacon--jowl, peppercorn, pig butt (I don't remember what this one was called exactly, but that's the jist), and brown sugar. This isn't a regular menu offering, as they typically do events, but like I said, Genevieve is a saint. Throughout the experience, our server, Ginny (super awesome gal!!) brought out small glasses of beer, explained the what/why of the pairing and answered any questions we had. Incredible afternoon, and my dad LOVED it. As for the food and beer itself--amazing. Hearty portions, super flavorful, and the pairings were PERFECT. I am salivating for the brown sugar bacon again! If you want excellent customer service from start to finish, look no further than Kaiser Tiger--I still can't believe the treatment we received from that very first phone call up until the moment we closed out. Amazing. Keep doing what you're doing guys, it's awesome--and don't let Genevieve and Ginny go anywhere, you have true gems in those girls!! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and bacon FTW!! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came with some friends after a bulls game (they got a free shuttle from Union center) just to grab a few drinks. I was pleasantly surprised with the pricing of their alcohol. Many of their draft beers were only $6 for a pint, which is about as good as it gets in the West loop. There is lots of space to hang out and bring friends. We were there on a Saturday night and it never got overly crowded. I didn't get any food, so I can't give much of an opinion on that. Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 3 stars Drinks: 4 stars read more

My 1st time here and would never go back. Horrible customer service and horrible manager. My friend was having a going away party to move across the country. I called and confirmed I could bring my dog, they said "yes on the patio". Showed up w/ my small dog and they wouldn't let us in. Said dogs could only be on the front patio and my party was on the back patio. Told the manager it was their mistake and my dog was purse size could they make an exception so I could say goodbye ... she didn't even apologize and told me I can sit in the front by myself (w/ my dog since literally no one else there) and use bar service or have my entire party relocate to the front. I was appalled... just terrible! read more

Excellent beer list, incredible food, what more could you ask for? Curling..? Wow, you're specific... but they have it too! Had the bacon grenades, gaucho sausage, muchacho sausage and a small fry and we went home with leftovers and full bellies. The bbq sauce was delicious and the pickles were light and not overly vinegary. Also highly suggest getting the blue cheese bacon walnut sauce for the fries! read more

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We were on the prowl for dinner tonight and had originally set out for a restaurant across the street from Kaiser. However, the promise of beer and brats (as literally written on the exterior) seemed much more enticing. Server: Lance He was awesome and personable, and tried to help me decide between the Kaiser Burger, Chicken Sammich, or Free Range Bison brat. (You know, three totally different things! Poor guy.) Food: Brats ($12) and fries ($3) I ended up throwing my 3 Finalists out the window, because Lance recommended the Happy Gaucho. I looove guac, plus the addition of tequila sour cream (!?!) was iiinteresting. It ended up being a great choice: a bit of heat, but also tamed by the creaminess of the guac and sour cream. My +1 got the Justin Bieber brat: aaaand it sure was white, but tasty. It was the first time I've had a white sausage. ("That's what she said." Oh, wait..) We also got a (small) side of fries with the Curry sauce. They were OK - rustic, but I'm a fan of imperfect fries with sometimes-burnt bits. Apps: Chicken Wings Sorry to go out of order: we had the Sriracha Chicken Wings. We were a tad worried when they were brought out because you could SMELL the spiciness, but they were great. We were allowed both ranch and blue cheese (yay!). Drinks (~$10): Me: Penrose Taproot IPA = yums! Him: Pitchfork Pear Cider (very appley; I didn't taste any pear..still also "yums"!) Service: There was a mix-up at the beginning and I was brought the wrong dish (the Paddy Long's I think? Whichever has the red sauerkraut). My +1 was first to taste, and he asked where the guac was. Ruh-roh! Lance took it back and brought me the correct Happy Gaucho, AND mentioned they were going to give us a dessert on the house. It was very nice and appreciated! :) Dessert: The dessert was a fried cheesecake. I thought it was good (my +1 isn't big on dairy so only had a bite): warm and melty goodness! If you order it, just know the outer layer is thick and not easy to cut with a spoon. Overall Kaiser Tiger was a great choice for us. I'd head back to try the sandwich made of that giant roasted-for-umpteen-hours-and-wrapped-in-3-layers-o'-bacon monstrosity. read more

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We came her after and before and after the 312 Rocktober Beer Fest down the street. Kaiser Tiger is bigger than it looks from outside, with a rather large patio area. Good beer choices. Lots of different drafts. Food was bacon themed. Lots of sausage stuff. I do not eat bacon or sausage so I opted for a plate of fries. The fries are good and come on a baking sheet. Five of us shared them. Servers nice, not really on their game but they were not worried about it. Street parking. And they host private events, like weddings. read more

Okay. Three words. Curling. The Bomb. And Beer. Okay. So my counting is a bit off as that is 5 words but if this review wasn't posted under the Kaiser Tiger, that first word should be a dead giveaway as to where I was for where else in Chicago can you do curling? And given I was there on a snowy Monday night, the curling teams were in rare form, with matching hats, snow shovels to clear the courts (is that what you call them?) and a bonfire in a barrel to try to warm the frigid fingers. And I am quite sure in the warmer months, this space is probably one of the best beer gardens in the city! And that Bomb? Not a drink. But a ginormous mound of beef, pork and spicy bacon that serves 7-8 "Vikings" (according to the menu) takes 45 minutes to cook, and comes to the table looking like the biggest meatloaf you have ever eaten with all the rolls and cheese and fixings that you can imagine as well as a heaping mound of fries. The guys in our group loved it. I thought it was just okay but then meatloaf isn't really my thing. But the $70 price point is pretty reasonable if you have a big group! And there was certainly enough beer on the lists for even the most picky brewmaster to find something to spark him. And the wine list still has some good choices on it as well. If you want to watch your favorite game, ask, as they don't always have the TV's on, but they will do their best to accommodate your requests. And my favorite part? The playlist. I have no idea who's music they are using but song after song came up and had us singing along and commenting on how great the music was. This is the old Tasting Room space but gone is the liquor store next door but they did keep the beautiful upstairs space which is perfect still for your private function. If you haven't been up thee, the windows with the views of the city alone are worth the rental fees. My guy friends love this place. Is it the curling? The sausage intensive menu? The beer? Who knows. But I know one thing. I'll be back again and again as I am inspired to get my own curling team together. But first- I need to find a cool team hat . . . . read more

Kaiser Tiger was pretty unremarkable. Nothing really stands out about the place but our group had a good time in a semi relaxed atmo. Can't say I'd go out of my way to come again but wouldn't object if someone recommended it. I think it safe to say this might be my most: Unuseful Unfunny Uncool Review. Ever. read more

I went here withy boyfriend. I ordered their fried. It was good the sauce is good. My boyfriend love thier beer. We met "Bacon" the cat. He was so cute and friendly read more

Kaiser Tiger - Onwer of Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I did not realize this was the old Tasting Room space when I first saw the address...was sad to see it go, but Kaiser is a pretty solid replacement. I met up with some buddies here recently for some beer and eats. I had some pretty good beer here which is always a plus. I got the Deschutes Black Butte Porter which is good and I have tried before. I also the Schlafly Christmas Ale which was surprisingly amazing!!! Wasnt as sweet as it sounds and gave me a nice buzz @ 8%. For food I went with the popular Bomb Sandwich which puts you in the mindset of meatloaf sandwich once you bite into it.The sandwich includes Bomb (beef and pork sausage stuffed with pepper bacon and wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave) pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and housemade BBQ sauce on a bun. Pretty good sandwich actually and you have the option of getting the whole bomb as well which is 5lbs...whoa!!!! My buddy ordered a huge try of fries which were good but even better once dipped in the Irish curry...seriously a good dipping sauce! The actual place is kinda dark with a nice centered bar and tables surrounding it. There are TVs, but they do not turn them on until the Blackhawks or Bulls game starts so you wont get to watch ESPN or anything like that. Our server was a nice girl and she took good care of us and all of our beer requests. Not a huge menu, but this is a really good place to grab some food and beer. FYI, there is an outdoor patio during the warmer months. read more

If you're looking for a place to chill with your dog, expect no service while seated in the front. I had to bring the plates/cups, silverware, and water out myself from the bar. Bartenders were cool but the hostess could be a little nicer.. read more

Good beer garden. Nice place to relax and have a couple of beers they have bags and board games as well

Came here with 7 hungry lads and and a vegan colleague for lunch break. Surprisingly for a gastropub that serves tasty meat and bacon loving dishes, they also have a decent selection for those plant eating customers :-) We ordered the Whole Bomb, which you have to call in at least 30-45mins early, so once you sit down, everything's ready straight out of the kitchen. That's a 5lb spicy beef and pork sausage wrapped on thick cut slices of brown sugar bacon, good to feed 7-8 hungry vikings. Better bring your appetite and some Lipitor tablets too just in case. To add insult to the injury, it comes with a tray of fresh cut fries with 4 dipping sauces, but I prefer the garlic aoli. Let me break it down for you... You make 1 inch slices of the beef just like a meatloaf, then lay it on top of a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese or just eat it like a good ol' steak dinner. Oh, I forgot to mention the sweet bbq sauce to top it all. They do have a variety of brews on tap for those thirsty after a half day's work. Another interesting think about this bar is that they have a curling rink. Brilliant way to enjoy longer winter seasons in Chicago, rather than trying to beat it. read more

Kaiser Tiger - The Bomb. Bring your appetite! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for a quick lunch with my dad- the place is nice and our server made some good beer recommendations- plus you can't go wrong with $2 for a 5 oz beer! I ordered a bacon platter which had candied, Canadian, peppercorn, and a fourth bacon which I can't remember- a couple strips were overly salty, but it was a really tasty platter overall. Definitely have to come back now to try out the curling courts in the back! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Bacon platter - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried the Bacon Bomb with five friends this past Thursday night...the Bomb is legit. Tasty meat, lots of it, buns and fries to eat with all the meat magic. Four men and two women couldn't finish the whole thing, so a seventh person would have easily helped put it away. But I wish there were bottomless fries served with the Bomb (especially for the $70 price tag) and I wish the sauces were the ones I love from places like Smalls Smoke Shack. Otherwise, great and massive beer hall space and our server was friendly. Note that the Bomb takes quite a while to make, so don't think you can show up and have that bad boy 20 minutes later (more like 35-40 minutes). read more

Good times only at Kaiser Tiger. They have the best outdoor patio that has bocci and giant jenga. The place was jam packed on a weekend afternoon and it was a fun crowd. I only had drinks - but I had a bite of the hamburger and it was delightful. I wish I would have gotten the giant pretzel! There is an outdoors and indoor bar which is super convenient. If you are looking for a fun bar to day drink at this is the place. 10/10 read more

Based in the KT's website, I was expecting a chill place to lounge with a cold beer and a variety of bacon and sausage varietals. But in fact, Lincoln Park has invaded the West Loop! We walked in and the downstairs was packed so we went upstairs. The upstairs is pretty barren (unlike the previous Tasting Room). The bar didn't seem to fit in since the the walls are rustically brick but there is a long stainless steel cooler with taps in front and on top there are a couple of random disarranged bottles of hard liquor - instead of shelves. The bartender was nice and I was surprised that he was over 21. He looked like a kid wearing jeans and a hoodie. The music was blasting top 40 tunes and pretty much the patrons looked like they were under 30. So I thought I was in Lincoln Park. On our way out, we saw they had foosball and a ping-pong table so that looks like fun. Once the beer garden opens up, maybe I'll try it out again. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite bars in Chicago. Great beer selection; outstanding food, focused on pork (bacon board! Beer and bacon sausage!). Comfortable but not a dive. And a truly excellent staff - bartenders super helpful, friendly, not snobby although obvious beer experts. read more

I have been wanting to try this place out since moving to Chicago in July and today was the day. We got the Beer and Bacon sausage and the Paddy Longs Polka Sausage and split a single size French Fry with chipotle mayo, and have zero regrets with our picks. The single size French fries were plenty for two people. Our waitress was helpful with beer picks and attentive. We will definitely be back this summer for bocce! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Drinks - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my favorite pre-concert restaurant! The food, drinks and service are good. There is a large outdoor area for warmer months and lots of space for bigger groups. The free shuttle is also such a steal to get to the United Center! I'd recommend getting a reservation if it's a day of an event. read more

Found myself here to grab a burger and beer when a "party" I attended earlier disappointed on food and drink. Sat outside which was great. The burger was tasty. They do a lot of sausage here and you could tell that the burger was cooked on the same surface. It has this lingering sausage flavor that I found kind of nice. There were a couple of downsides to the burger. 1. The bun was kind of dry. It didn't ruin the burger experience but it was definitely not that great of a bun. 2. Absolutely no sides with the burger (no fries. not even a pickle). We did order fries for the table and they were yummy. I would definitely recommend the garlic aioli dip for the fries. We gobbled that up. They have a nice beer selection too. If I could give this place 3.5 stars I would - good but not mind blowing food and not the best value in the city (remember - a $12 burger and not even a pickle on the side! sadness!). So based on food and value - average (not bad! just average). The 1/2 star is entirely dedicated to the amazing service. We really loved our waitress Linda. She was able to answer all our questions on the menu, knew the beer selection inside and out and was able to make recommendations, was attentive, and super fun. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Burger and fries with garlic aioli. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place to stop by for an afternoon beer. Close to the park and with a nice outdoor area. The beers we had were nice and the snacks (especially the cheeses) were a great accompaniment. read more

Made it 10 mins late for brunch. But ordered the bacon platter. If your a bacon lover this is a must get!! I loved the pickled veggies served with it. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois