The drinks are tasty and creative. Chili fries are very good. The burger is also very tasty (regular and Milt's--although most people I've spoken with have said to get rid of the chili on the Milt's burger). Although Milt's has a great vibe, the food and menu need to improve as follows: (1) The beef bacon is unappetizing, both in the way it looks and tastes. It's mostly fat and doesn't taste good on its own. While it's a great addition to a sandwich, it is terrible to have sitting on the table on its own. (2) The bbq ribs do not have enough meat on them, for the price being charged ($45 for a full slab, $29 for half)). They also seem to be overcharred each time I or co-diners order them. (3) The braised short ribs are not tasty or aesthetically pleasing, and they're simply overpriced ($35) for the amount you get . (4) The chicken wings have excellent flavor, but they are tiny and overpriced. Each "wing" is really half a wing, often times the non-meaty half, which--when overcooked, as mine were--barely have any meat at all. The price is comparable with an upscale Kosher restaurant in Skokie (Shallots - $22 for 20 wings, as opposed to Milt's OVER a $1 per wing), where the wings are much larger. This is unfortunate because Milt's, given the "bar-feel," should do wings better, and for cheaper. (*UPDATE: they now have "jumbo" wings, which aren't much bigger). (5) The buns are terrible. They taste like cheap, store-bought buns that make you feel like you're eating at White Castle. In general, the sandwiches--other than the burgers--just aren't presented well. It's usually meat or chicken, in less-than-generous portions, slopped onto an oversized and unappetizing bun. There are no veggies, the grilled onions (if included) don't stand out, and nothing makes you look at the sandwich and say "this will fill me up." One of the ways to improve this is to have a heartier, crispier (and perhaps smaller) bun. (*UPDATE: now, sometimes they toast buns, sometimes not. I ordered the "Milt's Dog" and it fell apart in one minute because the hotdog bun was not toasted and was soggy). (6) Portions -- one of the people I was with, who eats at many non-Kosher bbq places, said that THE feel of bbq restaurants is"overstuffed sandwiches with meat/chicken/pork, etc." At Milt's, you feel like you're eating tapas when you order a main course. I know it's a "non-for-profit" restaurant and that Kosher is expensive, but I'd be wiling to pay more to get more. (7) At first, the waitstaff was great, but the service has really gone down since the opening. They need to check on customers more frequently (not such an impossible task, given the small space). Also, the menu limitations are stupid. We asked our waitress if she could substitute fried onions with grilled onions, and she said the kitchen was too small to accomplish that... not really sure what that even means... read more

Thank God we left without ordering! My son and I were craving BBQ and decided to try Milt's. We were seated outside and water, pickles, and menus were brought to us. 1st Strike: No BBQ on the Kids menu?????? That's perplexing..... My son likes BBQ Brisket sandwiches so I consider getting that for him, off the adult menu. For myself, I was going to order the 1/2 "slab" ribs and 1/2 smoked chicken at "M.P.". So the waiter returns to take our order and I ask him what the "M.P." today is for the 1/2 ribs 1/2 chicken and he states, "$52". I guess one can get away with that in Chicago, but lucky for him he didn't pull that that crap in Texas..... 2nd Strike: So, I (like an idiot) still am interested in ordering the brisket sandwich for my son, and ask to make sure it's sliced brisket and not chopped. Kosher or not, chopped brisket is disgusting, sliced is the way to go. At $18 for the sandwich I was not expecting the waiter's response. "No, it's chopped beef", he says. "Well, can you make one with sliced brisket instead", I ask. "No, we don't do that", was the answer "but you can get a brisket plate, sliced and make a sandwich", he suggested. Thankfully, I was possessed by a moment of clarity. All perplexities vanished and I responded, "No, we don't do that. It seems I was mistaken. I thought we were dining at a BBQ joint". We got up and walked to Wrigley BBQ. Not Kosher, but honest. 3rd Strike: And this is the big one! Milt's sells their ribs in quantities they refer to as "slabs". They probably aren't the only BBQ joint in the world doing this but it's extremely misleading. A "rack" of ribs has a precise meaning and there are 13 ribs in a full "rack", pork or beef. Many people refer to a "rack" as a "slab" and any of those people would expect to get 6 ribs from Milt's, if they were to order a "1/2 slab of ribs". And Milt's delivers (from the photos posted here) TWO ribs!!! Why not call the dish "2 beef ribs"? I think I know the answer to that one..... Is it Kosher to insult people with high prices, lack of customer service, and misleading description of products? Really not that perplexing. read more

Ok, I am really happy I get to write this review. I am a huge proponent of local businesses. Whenever something opens up, I check it out. A few months back when this place first opened, I decided to give it a whirl. I am a two-minute walk from this place, and it couldn't be more convenient. Not going to lie, I wasn't too happy the first time I came in. Service was so slow it was unreal. Like...30 minutes for an appetizer slow. And the food was nothing to write home about. Too much thyme in my veggie burger, buns were dry, everything was just so-so. My friend had ordered the short ribs and he wasn't happy about it. So this past week on Thursday, the same friend and I went back in. He was reluctant, but it's packed every time I walk by, and the food looked yummy. So, it just happened. And boy, was I happy! The host was super friendly, and he went out of his way to hustle to get us a table. We were immediately greeted with waters and pickles :) And the service in general was so much faster this time. I ordered the same thing: veggie burger with a vinegar slaw. They are great about having vegetarian options, by the way! I couldn't believe how much better and more balanced tasting it was. And all the food was piping hot. We also ordered the okra appetizer and it was very good. So glad to see it got better. Will definitely be back. read more

Took my family of finicky eaters to Milt's with another family from out of town. Our guests love to eat out and had heard a lot about Milt's. Although the restaurant was packed, it didn't seem to be a problem for our waiter. We advised the restaurant staff of our son's allergy issues and they were very accommodating. To start, we had delicious chicken tenders with crispy french fries along with BBQ brisket nachos. The presentation of the Nachos- Wow. For the main course, my wife had the half slab of BBQ spare ribs (made to order - medium rare - and amazing) and I had the fish tacos (I was pleasantly surprised by both the size and taste). Our kids and our guests loved their choices too (the little one were given activity sheets and crayons so they never got bored). And, we finished with amazingly rich desserts. (I totally love the chocolate mousse). In sum, The service and presentation was amazing. The food tasted great and was prepared exactly as we asked. And our hard to please eaters declared Milt's to be exceptional! read more

Aside from the food (which I really enjoyed!) there were three other reasons why I recommend Milts: #1. Really respectful and attentive service. The waiter was very patient with us, constantly refilled our water, and didn't nag us about ordering. Plus, they didn't kick us out; actually, they let us stay at our table for 5 hours even though the restaurant was packed. #2.A lot of kosher places have a really low standard for their restaurants because they expect Jewish people to fund the entire establishment. But this restaurant was clearly designed for Jewish and non-Jewish people alike. It had a polished, professional look to it that's lacking in most kosher establishments. #3. Instead of being for-profit, they raffle off the profits to a charity. What an inspiring business model! read more

Wife and I just ate here a few hours ago. We had the Veggie Burger and the Smoked Seitan Sandwich and Smoked Tomato Gazpacho. The burger was very good, it could have been cooked a little longer, but it was still fantastic. The seitan sandwich though was INCREDIBLE. The seitan was perfectly smoked and was so close to pork that I very highly doubt anyone could tell the difference. The smoked tomato gazpacho was also very good, it could have possibly used more veggies, but a minor complaint. Be sure to use a bunch of their mustard bbq sauce, because it is awesome! read more

From the service to the food, EVERYTHING was amazing. Our server was extremely friendly, had great recommendations, and when I spilled my drink, she brought me a new one immediately. The food was fantastic. I shared the bbq chicken and Milt's burger with my mom. The burger was hands-down the best burger I have ever had in my life. read more

Not only was the food fantastic and plentiful, Jeff, the owner, spent considerable time speaking with my family about what to order. He also made certain we received our food on time. Great food. Great service. Great price. And individual attention from the owner. A great night for the entire family. read more

I make sure to visit Milts every time im in chicago for business (4-5 times per year). Fantastic kosher option for me and a lifesaver.. Menu and prices are excellent and very easy to reach from downtown Chicago.. very close to wrigley field which makes it a great food option if going to a cubs game! read more

Went here last night, terrible food, very disappointed. Eveything was extremely salty, the brisket was dry and salty, mashed potatoes extremely salty, and our server was also pretty impatient with us. Will not eat here again, also extremely expensive. Again so disappointing! read more

Atmosphere and food was excellent. What really sealed my impression was the awesome staff. Kim and Shannon made the whole dining experience fun and enjoyable. Attentive, incredibly personable., they raise the bar of customer service. I will definitely be back. read more

The food is outstanding: Best BBQ'd brisket anywhere; BBQ chicken sandwich outstanding; fries excellent and even the cole slaw is awesome. The atmosphere is cool, the staff warm, and the place has a special vibe that makes one happy to enjoy a meal there. read more

The burger is awesome, the service was great. If you keep kosher or not its a must. We loved everything we had wings, ribs, chicken. We are so happy there is now a kosher place in Lakeview, please check it out you will glad you did!!!!! read more

love love love love!!! love everything on the menu​! love the staff! love the vibe! everyone get out and try this place!!! is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Came back twice because they had an AMAZING spare rib sandwich special. Seriously. They made it for us the second time even though it wasn't on the menu anymore and I plan to ask for it the next time I make a reservation. read more

Milts burger is great. Chilli nachos and bbq chicken nachos too. I tried their apple bourbon martini which was very tasty too. Reasonably priced. Prompt service. I do recommend making a reservation in advance. read more

Great spot for the whole family. Friendly, attentive service and a nice selection of entrees and appetizers ensure that everyone will leave full and happy. Love the Milt's burger and fried okra. read more

Great food. I usually get the pulled brisket nachos, pretzel bites, milt's burger, pomegranate mojito, and a chocolate mousse. Ribs are a hit or miss--sometimes perfect and others dry. read more

NOTHING special .Soggy fries over cooked burger .I guess new establishment takes time .very sorry for people who keeps kosher no another place in lakeview. No changes in rating. read more