Came here for happy hour drinks and some light bites on a Friday. This bar has the feel of a dive…read morebut the moody atmosphere of a cocktail bar. The happy hour deals are fair and the fries and onion rings we ordered were good.

My friend and I stopped in for a quick drink before dinner. The place is super cute! The drink menu…read morehas a lot of options. The server came by and I asked what drinks were GF. She checked and confirmed that all cocktails were GF. I ordered the strawberry gimlet and it was delicious! Will definitely come back to try other drinks.

Drinks were good and the patio is nice and spacious. I didn't have food so I'll update the review…read morewhen I do. Service was fast! Daily HH specials are worth it !

Cleo's is a great neighborhood sports bar that plays a lot of the games we watch, so we've been…read morewanting to stop by and try some of the food since so many people have said they have good bar food! They're known for their French onion soup and chili, so we had to try the chili. It was tasty and I really liked that they use chunks of meat instead of ground meat. It also wasn't overly salty like a lot of chili can be and had a good flavor to it. We also ordered the half pound Angus burger, which was a really good classic burger. Nothing overly fancy or a ton of extras--we just got it with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese, and enjoyed it. Good if you're ever craving a simple, classic burger. We also tried the pizza, and although it wasn't really to my taste, I could definitely see it being good for cheese lovers. For pizza, I'm someone who likes a higher ratio of sauce to cheese, and this was way too cheese heavy for me. The crust was okay and the toppings were plentiful. They also have a great outdoor patio that would be perfect for bigger parties, and a projector outside for the games too. The bartenders and bouncer were all really nice and gave us awesome recommendations as well. Overall, great neighborhood bar with good bar food, nice people, and a fun place to catch a game.

Best bar in the city! And Im from the SouthSide. Been coming…read morehere since 2023. You can bring in your own food.

This place does not have food, no food menu!…read more Came here on a Wednesday night around5:30pm, sat at the bar, and there was one other person in the bar and the bartender was being trained and said "welcome to the black hole have you been here before" when I sat down. The staff were friendly but it felt ominous. I had to ask for a menu, and I got a beer, an IPA. They do not have an extensive menu and did not have their liquor on the menu. It was a weird place, it looks like a dive but it acts like a sports bar. Not a fan.

1st class food. Great service. Hard working chefs. Inventive and interesting choices on the menu…read more Select wine only. Nicely done.

This place is so cute! The ambiance is so nice and especially on a sunny day you can see it shining…read moredown. The food was good. We came for their brunch and we got their brunch burger which was good. Just the right flavors coming together. The service was good. There's lot of options for cocktails or cafe in the menu. The French toast was alright, a little hard but not the traditional French toast you would see at the restaurant. Overall would definitely be back for their breakfast sandwiches.

Great vegan pizza. Great service. Friendly bar. Worth the trek from Rogers Park. We will be back.read more

Stopped in on a Sunday evening since not a whole lot is open in the area on Sunday evenings. The…read moreplace was fairly empty so we grabbed a booth and went to the bar to order. We got mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and a large inferno pizza. The mozzarella sticks were absolutely fantastic! The cheese pull was incredible, flavor was good and they were nicely crispy on the outside. The Buffalo wing sauce was very good, but the wings themselves were a bit overcooked and chewy. The pizza was very tasty with a lot of great ingredients, but was low on the cheese and flavor. We thought it would be spicy, but it wasn't even a little. We were a bit disappointed on that front. Also the ranch with the wings was very sub par, didn't taste homemade and if it was, it just wasn't great.

This is one of my favorite happy hour spots in the city. Great spot to go after work with…read morecoworkers, friends, and of course, friends of friends! The drink menu is creative, with something for everyone. The mini martinis are so fun and always a hit! They offer some light snacks on the menu, but you can order food in -- last time we went, we ordered a few pizzas from a place a few blocks away. The space itself has a great relaxing ambience and the option to sit indoors or outside. In the colder months, there's an enclosed patio. When it's nicer, the outdoor space opens up and there's a fire pit. All of the staff have been kind and attentive. My only very minor complaint is that the bathroom, while nicely decorated, is SO dark. It took a while for my eyes to adjust and may be difficult for those with impaired vision. I'd suggest increasing the light, or adding a few fake candles/small lamps!

Knowing this is in the same group as sporty's and esterio makes me sad because my experience was…read morepretty bad! I ordered the green and vegetal and it was extremely unbalanced. All that could be tasted was Serrano even with muddled mint, vegetal rhum, lime, and papaya. At least when I ordered another drink without having made a dent in my current they just traded it out. One of the bartenders was extremely kind and, even though, she was working the far end of the bar came and took my order each time. The bartender working the service well was surly and clearly upset to be at work that day. The atmosphere was bumping, but the drinks didn't match the vibe. The pretzel with giardiniera was excellent, though. Idk, they're (only?) a year in but this is a will not return for me.

Really great neighborhood bar, love the cheap Happy Hour…read moredeals. Service is quick and friendly, ambiance is cozy but clean. No food but it's close to some good late night places

This is an awesome neighborhood bar!!!! Think of the TV show Cheer's (yes, I am dating myself with…read morethis reference) and you have a bit of the vibe to be found here. That said, Damen Bar is actually two bars in one, with each section having a vibe of its own. When we first arrived, the front part had more chill/lounge feel to it with music to match. Meanwhile the back bar had more of club feel to it with music to match. Add to that, there is section in between the two that contains some unique bench seating plus a shuffleboard. Also, regarding the music, the 'TouchTunes' app is supported here. Both sides are small and intimate but as the evening turns to night, they fill up with great people and energy. Both bars are fully stocked and have some amazing staff who are more than capable of meeting the beverage demand. Add to that, the prices are just right. Note, they do not serve food but outside food is welcome. Nestled in West Town on the corner of what appears to be a very chill neighborhood, Damen Bar should be on everyone's list to check out. I will return on my next visit to Chicago.

Nice little Dive bar on Western. They have some chips behind the bar if you need a pick me up from…read moredrinking. I have gotten bourbon here, they do not have Dickle if you're looking, but they have a nice selection. For beer they have a lot of local options on draft. The inside of the bar is very red, and there are always dogs sitting at the bar which is cute. Definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood.

Came here with a friend a few months ago after a show at empty bottle for a couple beers. This…read moreplace uses touch tunes which allows you play whatever music you want through the app. We were playing some early 2000's hip hop and couldn't help to notice the bartender giving us dirty looks. Made us feel uncomfortable, so we left. Fast forward to a couple nights ago . We were in the area and gave it another chance. Couldn't help to notice that all hip hop, rap, Latin music are completely blocked off. Politely asked the bartender what was up with that? He seemed very uncomfortable with my question and gave us a very sarcastic response. "Well, I guess that's a racist juke box." We immediately felt the bad energy. We proceed to finish our beers and play a jazz song by a black female singer. Immediately the bartender and some older biker looking dudes next to us start talking smack about the song. They asked if we put the song on? We said yes, and tell us to read the room. So I respond in a very sarcastic tone. "oh, you want us to read the room, would you like us to play some Toby Keith or Kid rock for you?" They smirked and had no response. I strongly believe the place is owned and operated by white supremacist maga brothren's. I would strongly encourage people In the neighborhood to stop supporting this business.

We had the most wonderful meal and experience here! Highly recommend for delicious Portuguese…read morefood. We ordered the gigante beans, salt cod fritters, octopus, scallops, duck fried rice and asparagus. All of these dishes were insanely well prepared to perfection. Looking forward to going back. The service was very attentive and I loved being on the rooftop surrounded by lots of beautiful vegetation.

Things are very different here than they onxe were. It's now featuring a Portuguese/ Latin menu…read morewhich is far more casual (sandwiches and tacos). It's not a upscale as it once felt, and the poor service did not help that impression. My BF was lamenting Roots in Lincoln Square closing, but mentioned the one in West Town and Homestead. Neither of us had been since before the pandemic, so we made a reservation for the next week. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated promptly. The roof is cute-- what you'd expect of a rooftop. It took 5-10 minutes for our server to make it over. We ordered drinks and asked for 2 more minutes for the food. That was a mistake. It took him at least 10 minutes to come back. We still had not received our drinks, but he said the bar was backed up. I strongly suspect he forgot to enter them, but maybe not because it took 35 minutes! During most of that time, he seemed to avoid our table so he wouldn't have to field any questions. We ordered the broccolini, which was cooked perfectly. BF thought it needed a little salt, but I liked it. He got the mussels as an entrée and thought they were good, but nothing to write home about. I got the potato tacos, which were excellent. Overall, it was fine. Not quite the nice date night we expected, especially with the service being what it was. 35 minutes for a cocktail is pretty outrageous. They comped them, which I appreciated, but I don't know that I'll be back any time soon.

Cute-enough spot with small plates and cocktails. However, when we visited last night, we waited 15…read moreminutes for our one wine and one cocktail, despite the restaurant being less than a quarter full. We watched our waitress make multiple attempts to pick up my husband's drink from the bar, spill, set it down, pick it back up and spill more, and finally give up and run it to us. As she set down this sticky, wet, under-filled mess, I asked her exactly how much of my husband's $16 cocktail she had just spilled. She said, "Yeah, the bartender over-poured," and walked off. We then watched her do the exact same thing to every mixed drink she ran. Way, way too expensive to be delivering messy, dripping, quarter-empty cocktails. Skip Clara and go to Le Midi, where the service, ambience, and wine list were perfect.

Such a lovely spot to grab a cocktail (or three!) with friends or a date. Great, diverse menu,…read moreincluding the option to have the bartender make a custom drink if you're feeling adventurous! All the servers are friendly and know the menu well. It can get a little loud with the love music, so sit in the back if you are worried about that -- it helps a little.