Happy hour daily 5-7pm to seat at the bar…read more Reservations are for the tables Happy Hour menus- food for $8 Tuna poke taco $13- salmon is soft. The taco shell is nice and crisp. Al Pastor Gyoza $12- good flavor on the meat. The Gyoza could be more crispy. Quesabirtia roll $12- great flavor. It comes with mole sauce that I would skip. Chicken and Mushroom karaagr $14- actually very good. Good portions. Crispy chicken and mushroom. Nice side dipping sauce. Crispy rice- very disappointing. It is not crispy. Drinks- happy hour $12 drinks. Tamarind sour $16- decent sour. Nice mix. Mano de sol $16- excellent flavor, blood orange, tequila We love lychee $16- great flavor with lychee. Midnight espresso $16: pretty good coffee flavor. Sakreita $15- strawberry- prob bed drink I had. Served in an aluminum can. Pretty cool

I came here on my own to check out their happy hour because I have heard good things but I was a…read morebit disappointed. I came in right around 5pm so it wasnt very busy yet. I ordered the horchata 2 ways cocktail which was $12 for haply hour and is typically $16. $12 is the highest amount for a happy hour cocktail that I have ever paid and I dont think it was worth it. The 1st sip was good but it was a very sweet drink and I was over it by the end. The drink also was half a very heavy cream so when you drank it you were drinking the liquid but not getting much of the cream. So you either had to lick the cream off the top or drink on the liquid and then either leave the cream or somehow scoop it out with your tongue so not really a well conceived cocktail. One of the fun and unique things about the bar is they bring out free tapas every once in a while similar to bars in Spain. They brought out edamame to the people at the bar right around 5pm and a group next to me asked at around 530pm if more tapas would come out and the bar person said the come out every 45 mins. I was there til around 630pm and another round of tapas never came out so do not expect that if you go. They did not give you water unless you specific ask for it which I though was odd, I heard 3 groups besides myself at the bar who had to ask for water, especially since this is supposed to be a nice cocktail bar and this is just one of my pet peeves but the water did not contain ice and was closer to room temperature which is not how I enjoy my water. Despite not being super crowded I had to ask for the check from 2 different people and it took 15 mins for them to bring it so if it is crowded I expect they will have pretty slow service. They do bring you a fortune cookie woth your check where you can potentially win a discount on your check or other prizes which is fun. Unfortunately the fortune cookie tastes a bit stale. I would say that this place is not worth it for happy hour but it had a cool but very dark vibe in there so it might be good for a romantic date depending on how good the food is.

Apothecary nails the "speakeasy meets high-end tropical" vibe from the second you walk in -- and…read morethere was no wait to get seated, which was a nice surprise for a spot this good. I filled my prescription with the Silk & Soil, built on pu-erh butter-washed Old Grandad bourbon, sweet corn, silk tea, benedictine, ginseng, and Indian mulberry. It came out perfectly balanced -- the butter wash takes the edge off the bourbon's bite, and the sweet corn and tea keep it from tipping into overly sweet territory. Silk tea isn't an ingredient I'd ever reach for behind a home bar, but here it's the quiet MVP of the glass. If this is what the apothecary's prescribing, sign me up for a refill. Glassware was high-quality and unique to each drink, which added to the whole experience. We also grabbed the Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms, which are shockingly meaty for a vegan dish -- highly recommend as a pairing. Service was a highlight: our server was attentive and clearly knew the menu inside and out, walking us through the key at the bottom of the menu and explaining each drink before we ordered. Prices were at or below what you'd pay at comparable cocktail bars in the area, so it never felt like you were paying a premium for the theatrics. If you're on the fence about what to order -- be adventurous and try something different. That's the whole point of this menu, and it pays off.

Fantastic new cocktail bar near Clark and Belmont. Creative riffs on classics like Mai Tai and well…read moremade Martinis. Live jazz Tuesday nights. Fully accessible and the bar has a low top segment on the end which can seat 3; perfect for people in a wheelchair and other barflys who shudder at stools.

Loved everything. Delicious really great foods. Group of four, zero complaints. The service was on…read morepoint. Nice wine pour. Bright fun atmosphere. I thought for the quality and portions and fair prices this is a really great choice. Looking forward to returning.

Nice outdoor seating. Fish and short rib entrees were delicious. The truffle parm fries were soooo…read moregood as an app! It's a lovely spot for dinner before the theater.

Let me tell you, I bet been to a place that seemed too adult for you and you ARE an adult? This…read moreplace gave very chill and upscale vibes. The music played was perfect, and was giving old school vibes. The drinks had awesome names, I had a drink with blueberry in the name (I hate I cannot think of the name), but it was sooooo good. Our server was so nice and knowledgeable too. They have a great system in there. We also tried the lavender crème brûlée.....one word, YES! Looking for something nice and relaxing, but a vibe? Go here ASAP!

Wow! We stumbled upon The Meadowlark tonight on a whim and we are in love! What a cozy, chic, and…read moredelicious speakeasy! Coming on Wednesday, we were able to get seated at the bar right away. My guess is that on the weekend you might want to get a reservation. The concept of a Midwest Topography based menu was brilliant and engaging! I loved reading through the full book, there is such richness to the descriptions and Midwestern rootedness! You can also just skim through and find the drink that sounds the best to you if reading isn't your favorite (). My husband got the Cattails drink and I got the Water Lily. His was bursting with tropical juiciness and mine was complex with umami and floral flavors. We both loved our drinks and were sad we couldn't stay longer. We will definitely be back again in the future, and come with hungry tummies for some of the delicious sounding bar snacks! The space is intimate and warm. Great for intimate gatherings, not for big groups. Clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and collaborative. We loved it and look forward to our next visit!

Great wine selection imported from around the world. Staff was very nice and accommodating, even…read moremoved us to a better table once it became available. Cute and cozy for a date spot. Will be back soon

I really like this place! The vibe is very cozy, especially on a winters day. They have little…read morefireplaces in the back that are nice to sit next to. The wait staff was also incredibly nice. I really enjoyed our charcuterie board, especially the two meats. The cheese we chose was good as well. I look forward to coming back!

I wish that I had discovered Volo earlier because it is such a dreamy spot. The patio is totally…read morehidden from the street view and completely takes you out of the busy city feel. We sat in a cabana which was super fun. It was snowing outside and we were perfectly comfortable temperature wise without our jackets on in the patio area. This would be the PERFECT spot for a small wedding or engagement party. I had heard great things about their happy hour and it lived up to all of my expectations. We had a dozen of their $1oysters as well as some $7 spritzes. The food here was also really great! We enjoyed the whipped ricotta toast and steak tartare especially. The staff here are lovely and super knowledgeable on wine. They have over 30+ wines by the glass at any time!

The happy hour deals and service were great!…read more BUT had to wait in long lines for the (2) bathrooms, due to multiple workers camping out in the bathroom for 10+ minutes. I understand normal bathroom breaks, but multiple people from my party had to wait in line for long periods of time. Every case from a worker who came out after 10+ minutes unapologetic

Queen Mary won the title for us- "favorite martini in the city". The castelvetrano olives are…read moregreat quality, not soggy or too soft, perfectly mild and buttery. Great olives and olive juice go a long way. Idk how they do it but these martinis are so well balanced. You just never get that "oh my god, I'm drinking only vodka" taste. GET A DIRTY VODKA MARTINI WITH EXTRA OLIVES

I was sold on the concept more than on the experience. This is a LOUD place. It is beyond me why so…read moremany establishments play music when they have large, loud crowds present. People end up speak/shouting. The people at the table next to us had difficulty hearing one another. We were seated on the far corner and still it was too loud. I ordered a cocktail. My 2 companions had cider and... wine? One person ordered a white fish dip and I believe she liked it.

Bar Bambi just opened a little over a month ago in West Town. Of course we came for the cocktails,…read morebut we also wanted to get something to eat so figured we'd try the food as well. We were greeted by the owner, Katie, who I was excited to see there. She brought our food to us and asked us how everything was. I hope this bar becomes more popular because the food and drinks were amazing and very unique, and the ambiance was super fun. The first cocktail I got was a margarita with mezcal, and it was probably one of the best margarita cocktails I've had. The second cocktail I got was called skinny dip, which was a cream soda cocktail. It was soooo delicious and to me it kinda tasted like cinnamon toast crunch. Both are definitely new favorites of mine worth coming back for. For food, I tried the fried pickles, chicken nuggets, and french fries. The fried pickles were the most interesting fried pickles I've ever had. It's funny because I was expecting them to be like regular fried pickle chips and the guy next to me was also expecting that, but instead came out fried pickle spears over a tangy spicy sauce and topped with a blend of shredded cheese. They were definitely some of the best fried pickles I've ever had, and all the flavors just worked together. The chicken nuggets were perfectly fried and crispy, and the white sauce + sesame oil combination on the side was delicious. I don't typically see chicken nuggets offered at restaurants or bars, and I thought it gave a nostalgic, childlike vibe to the restaurant which I love. I think more restaurants need to start offering their own chicken nuggets for adults (if they are this good!), because it truly is a great bar snack. Lastly, the french fries were hot and fresh. They looked similar to McDonald's fries but tasted 10x better. The mayo and herb oil they serve on the side was delicious. The service was also great. Everybody at the bar was very attentive and friendly. Hazel and (I forget the other girls name but I think it started with an A) were extremely nice and always checking on us!

Interesting place in West Town. When I think of this place, I just think of pink neon lights! Could…read morebe located in Palm Springs possibly. Anyway, a friend brought me here and of course it was filled with people taking pictures of cocktails! I have to say some of the best service and best cocktails ever in Chicago. Definitely a good date spot. I had this cocktail that they make with olive oil on it. It was insane. The oil is in an ice cube and drips out as you drink. Maybe basil too? Idk. So good. I think it might be my favorite cocktail I've ever had. It might have been called the Mandela Effect? Anyway, it was wonderful. The other cocktails were good as well. I took a picture of one and I think it was called the Miss Scarlet. That one was a bit sweet for me, but the Mandela definitely try that. Very interesting. Coming back for that one and others soon! Cheers