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    4.2 (139 reviews)
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    MOTHER’S RUIN ATMOSPHERE

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    Peter P.

    This is a small, dark neighborhood bar (with locations around the country) with friendly service and an array of mixed drinks from which to choose. Ask your bartender about the Mother's Day Challenge. That's all I'm going to say about that.

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    Katie K.

    Great service, super nice and accommodating to big parties trying to make it work. Lots of gf alternatives and fun cocktail options!

    Fish tacos
    Rozalynn B.

    Late night eats!!! Much respect to those who work late night so we can smash late! I appreciate yall. SERIOUSLY I DO! Anywho, I've have them bookmarked for like 3/4yrs and I finally decided to drop in since the kitchen closes at 130a. SCORE!!! We dropped by at 12a and it was opening seating and a dimly lit vibe. We were advised to order at the bar, which we did. We ordered drinks and fish tacos and a burger. The server Victoria was really nice and friendly. Our drinks and food were served quickly and the drinks and food were both good. That burger was VERY good! We will definitely be going back.

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    Maggi C.

    Friend and I stopped in here after a movie down the block and are so glad we did. Best smashburger I've ever had and, never having been fond of waffle fries, theirs were also the best I've tasted. Place was crowded and a bit loud but the food and the service were attentive and courteous. Order at the bar - only wines are Pinot Grigio & Pinot noir but cocktails and beer also. If you're in the Avondale area of the city - I'd quickly recommend going here for a bite.

    James Q.

    I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The bartender who made our drinks is super talented. The tattoo typo was one of the best cocktails I've had in my life. The fried chicken sandwich is probably the best I've ever had. Beyond that, the chill vibe was perfect for late night drinks on a Tuesday.

    Fish Tacos
    Omar G.

    Nice atmosphere and friendly bartenders. Some of the best bar food I've had. The chicken sandwich was amazing. There was plenty of sauce which really added great flavor. The fish tacos had a very flavorful sauce as well. Also portions were plentiful. Only reason its not 5 stars was because personally i think the cocktails fell a bit flat.

    Human style fries
    Maddie H.

    Nice spot for pre show drinks, bites with friends and just hanging out. Ordering at the bar makes it easy and everything comes out fresh and pretty quick! Food is also really solid, fun names and unique ingredients make it a step above classic bar food

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    Tommy O.

    I visited Mother's Ruin for lunch at 12:30pm on a Friday and I had the day off work. There were a few people that came in/out and it was never very crowded, which makes sense as it's definitely a bar. Mother's Ruin feels like a divey neighborhood bar that is old school, cozy, and it is relatively small. You place all food orders at the bar and they will bring it out to you. Also, they have self-serve water. I ordered the Double Cheeseburger and it came with waffle fries. The Brioche bun was solid as it was soft, fluffy, and fresh. Unfortunately, the patty was the worst part. It was a little dry and I thought it lacked flavor as there was no juice whatsoever. The quality of the beef was good though. It felt like it literally a smashburger that was overly smashed with no juices. The toppings were solid. The pickle was crispy and tart and the sauce was very tangy. The waffle fries were very good! They are perfectly seasoned similar to Arby's Curly fries and they were extremely crispy. The ketchup definitely tasted housemade and it was excellent as well! Bun: 7 Burger: 4 Toppings: 7 Overall: 6.0 Fries: 9 Prices were average for Chicago. The bartender who was working was good and he made an excellent Old Fashioned. Overall, Mother's Ruin is a divey neighborhood bar with decent food and great cocktails. It reminds me of a divier Sportmans Club/Revel Room so definitely worth a stop by if you are in the neighborhood!

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