Off Michigan Ave, opposite Grant Park, and attached to probably the number one conference-hotel in the 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. read more

I am writing to share feedback regarding my dining experience at Kitty O'Shea's this past Sunday evening. 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 read more

During my second visit to Chicago, I stayed in the hotel in front of Kitty O'Sheas but didn't get a chance to stop by. I promised that when I was back in town, I'd make it a mission to stop by -- and so a few friends and I did. It's self seating, but we were sat for a while before a server came over. We had a cider each and it was a bit of a wait before we received it (despite there not being much foot traffic), so we decided to continue on elsewhere. I was really excited for this pub but ended up feeling a little disappointed with the experience overall. Felt unwelcoming (but I also realize 3 Latina ladies may not be the target audience). read more

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This restaurant was attached to the Hilton Chicago, which made it a great spot a late night bites! I visited this spot multiple times during my stay. Drinks, food, and service were all top notch and quick. The vibe inside is great! It has an Irish pub feel while still providing that big city energy. I've heard that this bar gets super busy during St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, and I can see why! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Crispy fries and bread pudding - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fun spot to celebrate a bears win! We walked in after a cold game and managed to find some standing room and eventually got a seat at the bar. Service was quick even though it was quite packed. My glass of Pinot noir was great, and our food came out pretty quickly too. The wings were tasty and pretty standard for a bar but nothing extra special. The sauce is supposed to be Jameson-infused but just tasted like a standard buffalo sauce. The side salad was a fresh addition to the meal. The fish and chips were the star of the show with real flakey fish that had a nice crispy light batter. The fries with this dish (chips) were tasty too, and even more tasty dipped in the tartar sauce. The Mac and cheese was rich and heavy with delicious bites of short rib, but pretty expensive for being Mac and cheese. Overall, we had a great post game time here and enjoyed the grub! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Fish and chips, side salad, wings, Mac and cheese - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant/pub is located on the ground floor, inside the Hilton Chicago, so you can bill it to your room. It's more a pub than a restaurant because everyone is drinking. Everyone's got a drink in their hand. Not everyone is dining, but I was hungry and didn't want to leave the hotel for dinner. You seat yourself. I found a nice booth in the corner. Be prepared, it's crowded and loud. When alcohol is involved, people get loud. I ordered a margarita and chicken pot pie. My margarita was good and strong. The chicken pot pie was good, too. It was served in a large skillet, with a huge pastry on top, and topped off with some greens. Delicious food for a pub. As busy as the bartender was with all the drink orders, he still did a good job taking care of my food order. I especially like how the soup of the day was cold beer. Nice. read more

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Basically, Kitty O'Sheas is an Irish theme pub. And, it does a very good job of filling this bill. But, it is much more than that. To describe this business, what you will find is a whole lot of people throwing back a whole lot of alcohol. Pretty much all around the place you'll see people coming to talk about sports, coming from their business meetings, coming just to come here, coming to have a drink. Thus, the drinks do flow. But, there is another side of this business. That side is they have a very good menu of Irish influence dishes. Specifically, I think they do a really great job on their shepherds pie. Check it out if you have the chance. In terms of seating, and the generalized atmosphere, what you will find here is a business broken up into various sections. Each of these sections is lined with barstools and there are a few tables. Plus, just a couple of booths. If you're lucky enough to grab one of those booths, like I was at my last visit, feel very blessed, because you can really sit back and enjoy the ambience, the atmosphere, the food, and the drink. In the evening, they have a singer belting out Irish themed tunes. I don't know, that stuff kind of drives me nuts. Maybe you love that. But, for me, it's just one step above karaoke. This is no insult to the singer. As I am sure is a true musical craftsman. But, it's just not my cup of tea. So, I try to come in a bit earlier before the singing begins. Other than that, this place is a must visit along the Chicago/Lake Michigan shoreline. In terms of location, this pub is housed in a corner spot at the Hilton Chicago. So, it's very easy to find. If you're looking for Guinness, Irish whiskey, or a plethora of other drinks. Or, you wanna grab some really good Irish influence food. I recommend you check this place out. read more

Excellent food!!!! I was very impressed. I loved the potato leek soup. My farm house salad was delicious too. My salmon on top was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend loved his shepherd's pie, and my mom really enjoyed her fish and chips. My uncle really liked his bangers and mash too. Fabulous desserts! The Jameson blueberry cobbler and Bailey's bread pudding were sooooooo good. Strong drinks! The old fashioned was powerful!!! Fun atmosphere. Pub and sports bar vibes, but plenty of quieter dining areas too. Spacious venue with many rooms. Large tables available too. Outdoor patio as well. Friendly service. We did have to ask for water and beverage refills. Our water glasses were consistently empty. Otherwise, service was very good. Fun decor. Great location on Michigan Avenue, part of the Hilton hotel. I would definitely return. read more

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This was the restaurant of my hotel and I stopped in to grab a snack and watch a basketball game! It's a fun vibe with cool seating options for both single diners and big groups. My server was great but slow, I think they forgot to put my pretzel order in but luckily I wasn't in a rush since I was watching the game. The pretzel was good and I asked for double cheese sauce, it looks overcooked but isn't! I hope to be back because there were definitely something's I wanted to try on the menu. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Pretzel - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fish and chips were good and came with malt vinegar which is a must for this dish. Some places don't always have malt vinegar so this was a nice plus. Guinness is on nitro. Place was packed but service was good for a busy place. Bartenders were really attentive. Loved the aesthetic too. It really feels like you were transported to an Irish pub. read more

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This place is HOPPING! We stayed at the Hilton Michigan Ave and this is the hotel bar/restaurant. The pub does a brisk business and was packed-but we were able to grab a table and get waited on pretty quickly. I decided to check out the fish and chips as it's an Irish pub. No disappointment there! Crispy and delicious! Good sized portions. Hubs dined in their burger and was pleased with that decision. Kitty O'Sheas is a fun upbeat place to grab drinks and meet up with the gang. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Fish n Chips - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has a captive audience from the Hilton which owns it. The place was very busy but not for any good reason. Things started disappointingly when I ordered a Smithwick's ale. It was the worst pour of this beer I've ever had. A proper Smithwick's should be on nitro and poured slowly to create a big creamy head. Any proper pub knows this. This is not a proper pub. The beer came with zero head. Pathetic. Other reviews have talked about the bad service. We did not experience that. Our young server was attentive and did everything we asked for. He didn't know a damned thing about beer as my friend asked for a Chicago beer and he told him that Fat Tire was from Chicago. But he's young and he was trying at least. Clearly not trained well. Some of us enjoyed our potato leek soup but my wife found the bread served with it to be too sweet. Was it supposed to be Irish soda bread? I had the bangers and mash. Seemed like a dish that couldn't be screwed up too much. The sausages had that proper blandness and the mash was tasty but the gravy was pure Kitchen Bouquet. Too sweet and one dimensional. It came with carrots and peas, the carrots were fine but the peas were oddly crunchy with blackened bits. Were they reheated in a hot skillet? The real disaster was the wedge of cabbage. It was cold and raw at its center and appears to have been pan served with about 10 per of it cooked. My second beer from Revolution was much better. read more

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Visiting Chicago for a conference, I discovered Kitty O'Sheas conveniently located near my Marriott Hotel. The bar was LOUD, and it was Sunday night football. I grabbed a high top in the middle of the crowded bar and was waited on by Sara. The Baked Pretzel with dipping sauces was really good as was the IPA on draft. Definitely a cool bar to just grab some late night nosh and watch some football. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Conveniently located inside of Hilton Chicago (at least if you're staying there), Kitty O'Sheas is an interesting spot. Propped up by a historic hotel as its setting, one would think it would be something more akin to fine dining but it really does just feel like a typical Irish pub, although the prices are a bit steeper. The inside felt old fashioned but clean, polished even. We arrived at the hotel VERY late into the night so this being an option was very welcome. The servers seemed a bit overwhelmed with other parties who were definitely a few drinks in, but we were seated quickly and our orders were taken fast as well. Typically the menu here has a solid amount of typical Irish options, but since we arrived so late we had to order off the late night menu which is a peeled back version of their typical dinner menu. We went with the Chicago style Italian beef sandwich, short rib mac and cheese, and buffalo wings. The food came out relatively fast, considering the time of night and our party size, and it was hot--smelled great too. The Italian beef sandwich was a sloppy, delicious mess that while lacking any structure, tasted fantastic. It came with thick cut fries that were great too, salted just right and had a good texture to them. The buffalo wings were good too, a bit too much on the buffalo side, which may sound weird to say, but it tasted a bit too saucy. Still, the wings had the perfect texture so it was definitely worth the bite. Last, but certainly not least, the short rib mac and cheese was incredible. The mac and cheese was gooey, cheesy, creamy, and all other slightly discomforting words you could use to describe it. The short rib was soft and tender, almost melting in our mouths. Easily the best part of the meal and one of the better mac and cheese dishes we've had in a very long time. Kitty O'Sheas is a great little Irish spot that more than packs a punch from a food perspective, but unfortunately probably isn't the most accessible place to get to considering it's in a hotel lobby. However, we strongly recommend giving this place a shot if you're in the area and doubly so if you're actually staying at the Hilton Chicago. read more

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Great Irish pub/restaurant. The Beer, Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips, are all fabulous. Plus, there is an awesome marinated purple cabbage side. read more

Kitty O'Shea's was definitely a fun little bar to go to in a heart of Chicago. We had a couple cocktails along with a large pretzel and cheese plate. The waitress was nice and friendly. read more

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Located inside the Chicago Hilton. This was our first meal in Chicago. We arrived really late and didn't want to venture out for food. Glad we found this spot inside the hotel. They were super busy and packed. But service was still great. I got a salad and added salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I was pretty impressed. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Place was kind of busy, but our server was attentive. Ambience had some kind of loud music, but it was enjoyable enough. We were very tired after a long day of flying. The food was absolutely amazing. We had the pretzel which we could've had 10 of! And the fish and chips. They were hands-down amazing. We ate every bit of it. I had my Yuengling beer which I was thrilled to see on the menu. Totally would eat here again. read more

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This Irish pub is convenient if you're staying at the Hilton. The pretzel and cheese sauce were great. Chicago hot dog and fish n chips were pretty good. The salad was real average for $26. Service was ok. I'd say stop by for a drink and the pretzel, but for a family meal, it was not worth it (over 100 for 3 meals and a pretzel, sodas only, no alcohol.) read more

*Drinks and service review only* My husband and I were downtown for our anniversary last week, and on a whim, when I realized we had more time to kill before our dinner reservation, I looked up Irish Pubs, and the first one I saw was Kitty O'Sheas. Now, when we were in Ireland 2 years ago, we went to an incredible restaurant called Kitty O Sé's, so seeing the same name (knowing they weren't the same company or anything, but loving the serendipity of the name), it went on the list! We stopped in about 2pm in the afternoon on a Wednesday, and seated ourselves at the bar. Our bartender was Margaret, who happens to be from Waterford Ireland, and she was absolutely amazing. We had a few drinks over an hour or two, and had the best time chatting with her about our time in Ireland, living in Vegas, and our vacation in Illinois. Margaret also makes an absolutely delightful espresso martini. We really enjoyed our time here. Next time we're in town we will definitely return, and will likely try some food too! read more

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We stopped in on the way out of the Hilton since they are attached. Our waitress was great but her name escapes me. I ordered a hot chocolate because my throat was bothering me and it did not disappoint, the whipped cream was delicious. I order the egg breakfast or something along those lines, it came with sourdough toast, hash browns patties and bacon. It was all delicious, the plate was definitely empty. It was affordable, I'd eat there again. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ambience was great for outdoor seating. They placed the hanging baskets just right so passersby can't see you and vice versa. I was very pleased that hot food came out on hot plates. Bangers were good. Service was OK - nothing to rave about. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Croc o'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Extremely mediocre. In a pinch, if it's so cold you don't want to step outside, it's an okay option. Everything is meh.

-service was quick -interior felt dusty -everything is vastly overpriced -fish and chips was dry and the fries were soaked in oil -salad was just okay -steak was cooked well and was the best part of the meal -soup was too watery for my liking -came here to use the $10 hotel credit read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a fun place to pop into after cruising above the dyed Chicago River! Great live music, great Irish eats (as well as some non-Irish too) definitely recommend the pretzel and a good strong whisky! read more

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Kitty O'Sheas is a great Irish Pub located within the Chicago Hilton. When staying there, it's convenient, but it's so much more than convenient! The Irish Whiskey list is deep, and they have selections from all of the major areas of Ireland. Their menu offers great pub appetizers with an Irish twist and selections that you'd expect in an Irish themed restaurant. It's a lively atmosphere and there's plenty of hustle and bustle. The bar staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the whiskey list and can guide amateurs and fans alike to interesting options. A great choice under any circumstance! Sláinte! read more

****Drink review only**** Kitty O'Sheas is your typical Irish pub - loud, cozy and casual. When you first walk in there is a sign to seat yourself. I was here with a larger group and surprisingly even with how crowded it was we were able to find a spot for us within a few minutes. Service here is fine - they check in at some point, grab your order, drop it off and call it a day, lol. I will say my group was here for drinks so I didn't expect waitstaff to check in frequently. As far as drinks we all got beers - their options are pretty standard (Stella, blue moon, etc) and they do have a few Irish drafts which I do appreciate. I did get an Irish beer, Harp, which was crisp, light and enjoyable. read more

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Currently staying at the Hilton and with my status they offer a credit to use at the on property restaurant so I decided to try Kitty O'Sheas. After reading the reviews I was a but hesitant but I was hungry and didnt want to leave out. The consensus about the service is accurate. Its a very casual place. No formal host or people to greet you. I looked over the menu for about 20mins and finally just decided to walk around the bar to find someone (because no one greeted me or asked if I wanted anything) I placed an order for fish and chips and about 8mins later it came out. That shouldve alarmed me because it should be made to order but i looked at it and it looked fine. Or so I thought... After trying the fish you can see the batter is not all the way cooked on both pieces. It w gummy and slimy when I pulled the first layer off. Wouldn't recommend this place. Just go outside and find some food read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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5 Star for this great pub! The service was fantastic!!! The food was actually better than the expected for a pub in a hotel. We had the large pretzel app and the buffalo cauliflower. The pretzel was so so. No salt? No. It had no salt. Not good. But the cauliflower was the best I've ever had. The Shepard's pie was so different and incredibly good. The fish and chips was excellent. The fish was perfect. And we also get a beef and pepper sandwich that was also very very good. read more

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The food was good, not omg amazing but it was good. The french fries were a 10 out of 10 they reminded me a Jewel Osco wedges honestly. The appetizer House Poutine's cheese curds were amazing, however the potatoes were a little hard, but everything else was fantastic. The energy is very cute Irish pub, and the service was pretty average. The guy was pretty nice, so it was an overall 4 out of 5 experience. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Chicago style Italian beef, House poutine, and Turkey Sandwich - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Anna was the most attentive server coming in to check in on plates, napkins, drinks and food. As you come in, you greater and you can seat yourself. The outdoor patio is nicely walled from the street. We opted for a cozy booth inside that was clean and had plenty of space. Drinks were well made and delicious. The Clover club was fragrant and a good start to the evening. Also try the proper Mary which does come with bacon and no celery. The wings were plentiful and we asked for additional dipping sauce. Fish and chips were a great portion, piping hot and crunchy skins. As though that was not enough, we made room for the bread pudding and the peach cobbler. Both need to be had if you are at the restaurant. Five star food. Six Star service. read more

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Stayed at the Hilton on a weekend in January. Was surprised that this was the main dining for a breakfast at the Hilton Hotel. The service was OK but the food was excellent for breakfast. For Hilton we expected a buffet, but it was a Irish pub. It was OK. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Pancakes - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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sit at the Bar and enjoy. it's very been here many times. Beer battered fish and chips or Cornbeef and cabbage are good tradition choices but save room for the Jamison flavored blueberry cobbler!! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Fresh Guinness - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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About what you'd expect for an Irish pub attached to a hotel. The fries are very good, I'll give them that. Lobster roll was meh, disappointing for the price. My salad was fine. Crab cakes were good. Cocktails hit or miss. The pretzel appetizer was DRENCHED in butter. Like the plate was wet. The pretzel itself was pretty bland. Maybe that's why they add all the butter? It was odd. I wouldn't return here by choice, not in a city with this many options. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Bibb salad with chicken - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Back in the ancient days (the 1980's) this was my local neighborhood bar. A bit of nostalgia came over me, so, before a Bears game, I dropped in. It still has the same neighborhood bar feel even though it is nestled into the corner of one of the larger hotels in Chicago. Guinness and Harp on tap and my hungry son met me there, tried their wings, and loved them. A great selection of Irish whiskeys and beer have me longing for a future visit. read more

1st came here about 25 years ago. I don't believe it's improved. Service was attentive. 20oz pours of the black stuff but $14 a pint is rich. Fish and chips off the late night menu were dire - string French fries straight out of the freezer FFS! Can surely do better. read more

weird Guinness pour - tastes sour. Overpriced too, don't go if you can avoid it. Seems like a lame corporate happy hour spot.

Overpriced for the value. Hot dog $18! Miller Lite$10! Really?! Chicken pot pie was good. Service was good. Seems like they're resting on laurels. read more

Very fun, lively bar! I came here a couple times for a night-cap, to wind down after exhausting myself at some other spots earlier and really enjoyed my experiences - the drinks, the atmosphere, service etc. I had a maple pecan old fashioned the first time and just enjoyed sitting at the bar and reading a bit while nursing the drink - not my normal pick, so I definitely sipped on it, but it was a great change, flavorful, and definitely packed a punch. The other time, I stuck with my prosecco and decided to try the wings and grilled broccolini. The wings were tasty, served with a large side of ranch and celery/carrots. The broccolini was not great, to be honest, but everything else about this spot was awesome. Great energy, great drinks, a happy place to be. read more

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We had brunch the breakfast sandwich was an entire breakfast between two delicious prices of bread highly recommend. potato leek soup was great, i know lerk soup doesn't sound exciting, but it was great, do many toppings bacon, cheese, leak. it was really topping with soup. read more