Natural Law

RIPH is nothing without Mike Vanderbilt behind the stick. There is no vibe here without him. There…read morewould be no RIPH without him leading them out of the plandemic, frankly. Dave and Jen need to own up to their mistake of not bringing him back and do the right thing. I won't be going back until they do. And I encourage you, dear reader, to do the same. Best bartender in Chicago for a reason, my guys!!!

They have good non-alcoholic options such as mocktails and NA beer. Service is good. They have…read moregaming and pinball and rotating menus of food depending on the day.

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Nice bar!

Raven's Place

2.2(62 reviews)

0.5 mi

top shelf great atmosphere well decorated warm feeling inside second floor with a view below 3rd…read morefloor with retractable roof and a elevator if you can handle the stairs also a second emergency exit incase you need a second choice to get out of the building with out being seen, over all food is fantastic and large portions and big menu to choose from

Space is nice but per usual not really professional it's like they doing you a favor paying them to…read morebook they space and offer food. I had a last minute event so I'm appreciative but everyone working needs to UNDERSTAND they working ‍I won't be back to even chill I have three stars just off last minute booking but tuh

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Having a blast with my hurls!!!

El Cortez

4.2(5 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is my favorite place the employees first of all are amazing and every time I go there the…read morebartenders and the waiters are always so nice and welcome you with open arms

I was very excited when I saw they had reopened in the same location. The waitress warned me that…read morethey have a very limited menu. I had steak tacos. The beef was very low-grade and tasted nasty. I couldn't finish my tacos. My dogs love when this happens. The chips and salsa were decent.

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Cuzin’s Tavern & Pizza - Blue Island

3.8(11 reviews)

1.0 mi

My brother recently discovered Cuzin's and had been bugging me to visit with him. We visited on a…read moreSaturday afternoon and found the place practically empty. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. I didn't get her name, but she was personable and affable. My brother was familiar with her since he visits semi-regularly. My brother loves both the burgers and pizza. He claimed the pizza rivals Fox's pizza in Beverly, so naturally I had to check it out. The pizza is good, but it's no Fox's!! We ordered double pepperoni, which was perfectly thin and crispy. It was a little too greasy for me, but other than that, I have no complaints. I also had an amaretto stone sour, which was delicious. My brother had a drink as well, but I can't recall which one. He always orders it, though, so clearly the bartender prepares it to his liking. The bar has a welcoming neighborhood vibe. The bartender knew some people by name or face, but everyone was welcomed with open arms. The bill for was about $45, which is pretty standard nowadays. The pizza was very reasonable ($18), which was awesome. There are slot machines in the corner for all the eager gamblers. Next time I'll try the burgers!

I like this bar a lot! This is a true neighborhood sports bar. The people there all knew one…read moreanother but were open to newcomers. As for the food and services, you will not go wrong. The pizza and chicken wings are a must. However, their menu had bunch of items that I really want to try. I cannot ride and not mention the bar service. My server Jess was amazing. She was attentive but not hovering and annoying. Had very good personality and I loved talking football with her.

A true sports bar without the gimmicky stuff.

Sausage pizza with a great crust

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O'Connell's PubTime

4.2(6 reviews)

0.6 mi

Found out about this bar. It certainly isn't much but you can have a good time for a bit here…read more O'Connell's Pub Time is one of the many humble looking bars in Blue Island. Maybe it isn't anything impressive but it's still actually cool. The drinks are great and the food isn't as bad as it looks. Coming here after going to a few other bars in town it may actually seem great. It's a lot cleaner than a few others close to it. The bar isn't that big but there's enough room for groups and parties. A bit of confusion about this type of bar. It has an Irish name but the food is more like Mexican. A lot of the food is typical for a bar such as burgers, wings, and greasy fried meats. However they also have tacos. These actually seem to be the most popular things. It's about $6 for cocktails. They have the basic whiskeys. It's about $3 for tacos, of which you choose the filling. Of the choices there's beef, chicken, or just vegetables. Also other Mexican choices like burritos and quesadillas. These may not be quite authentic but they're pretty good stuff. Great place that's better than it looks. It's closed Mondays. There's more than just typical bar food with the signature item of tacos.

Excellent service, excellent food and very reasonable prices. Will be pleased to return another…read moretime.

Tequila And Tacos

Italian Sausage Sandwich w Onion Rings,

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Carlito's Way Cocktail Lounge

2.3(3 reviews)

0.6 mi

DONT GO IN BY YOURSELF! I made that mistake multiple times . I went there for new years by myself…read moretook 5 double shoots of Don Julio and I wasn't cut off , I tried to sober up drinking water but ended up ordering even more drinks I have no clue how my tab came up to $420 the next day if I was paying cash ! ..just lucky I wasn't driving that night.

I came to Carlito's Way Cocktail Lounge with my friends and SO this past Sunday for a brunch…read moresession. Brunch turned into day-drinking, which eventually turned into an evening of music, dancing, laughing, having a blasty-blast, and eating taco dinners on their patio (compliments of Taqueria Mammy Chayo). Parking is easy to find as there is a free parking lot along with ample street parking nearby. Needless to say, the drinks here are abundant, and the owner and servers are super nice, attentive, and hospitable. I definitely plan on visiting this spot again and again throughout the Summer because their patio area is awesome!

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Gracies Wine Bar

5.0(5 reviews)

2.2 mi

Love the ambiance's! It's a nice cozy spot to hang out with some friends drink some wine and relaxread more

Been here twice now and had a great experience both times. The cocktails are amazing. The…read morecharcuterie is good too. The service is great! Try a smoked cocktail under glass! It's amazing to have a place like this in Midlothian and I hope they never leave. Local gem. Highly recommended!!

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Harry's Long Bar

3.3(25 reviews)

0.4 mi

Better than average bar for the area. Harry's Long Bar is actually among the top places to go in…read moreBlue Island. It certainly isn't anything impressive but for around here it's actually a pretty okay place. Has lots of great cheaper drinks as well as some not so bad food. The bar also has entertainment like slots. A bar that happens to have a kitchen. It's more so of a bar than a restaurant. That means the drinks are better than the food it seems. Among the bigger of the bars around here. Has plenty of room for groups and parties. Came in for the drink specials going on. We got some of the cheaper ones like whiskey. Food is the usual stuff fried and greasy. It's about $6 for chips and salsa. Also they have free popcorn but how fresh is it. The rest of the menu is greasy burgers and mystery looking meats. Casual place that's great for watching games or events. It's located at Western and Grove. There's lots of room for parties.

Harry's is a bar's bar. One pool table, an enclosed outdoor deck & smoking section. The popcorn…read moremachine is often overlooked. Large bar, usually dark anytime of day and the wings are good. This is a local & transportation bar. It's a fun and kind of classic place. If You are looking for a chain upscale apple Toni spot - this is not for You...

Margarita With Chips And Guacamole

Old greasy fries

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Steak tacos with onion + cilantro

Love On The Blu

3.0(260 reviews)

1.2 mi

My family and I were traveling from Louisiana and stopped by Sunday morning and we made a good…read moredecision. The owner and our waitress made us feel so welcomed. They were very nice people. The food & mimosas were delicious! The wait wasn't long at all. It was our first visit but, it will not be our last!

Gr8 Food and service wonderful for families. Would recommend For fans of brunch.read more

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Shrimp and Andouille with Grits and Catfish

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Tommy's Place

2.8(28 reviews)

1.5 mi

Got some pretty good drinks and mediocre food at this club. It certainly is better at certain times…read morewhen you go. Tommy's Place is one of the popular hangouts in Blue Island. Better to go earlier if you want to save on admission. With the crappy cover prices it adds up and isn't worth it because it's often lame to be honest. Found out about it while looking for places around here to go. It's not a great area for certain so the options are limited. This was one of the few bars or restaurants we had not been to yet. Annoying things they have about it. They often charge a cover on the weekends. Go earlier and it can be avoided. It's about $6 to get a whole pitcher on Wednesdays. Choose a house liquor and add fruit juices. Pretty great value. We imagined the food would be worse. It's about $6 for chips and salsa, pretty basic. This turned out to be actually okay. Of course they have the kitchen closed most times so they usually won't even have anything. They also have the usual bar food like burgers and fries. Have to say it's not as bad as it could be. It's closed Mondays. They charge a cover later on the weekends.

They need more bartenders. The service is horrible. The bartender on 9/19/25 was a little off and…read moremaybe needed some help. Asked my order twice and still got it completely wrong after being sure to serve everyone around me first. Then gave someone else

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The bartenders hand pour your drinks so if you like mixed drinks be prepared for a drink that will make you smile. I ordered the Buffalo wings and yes they were so good. Good beer selection, great music, and friendly people. What more can you ask for. read more

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Melinda's Pub

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(24 reviews)

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Porter Cullens

4.0

(147 reviews)

Porter Cullen's Irish Pub & Restaurant was such a great find and easily a five-star experience for…read moreme. The food was amazing and everything we ordered really hit. The brunch menu is so good and definitely worth going for, but they also have great dinner options, which makes it a place you can come back to anytime. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food, and it shows in both the quality and flavor. The service was just as good. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcomed the entire time. It never felt rushed, and they were always around when we needed anything. The ambiance is one of my favorite parts. It has that cozy Irish pub feel but still feels lively and fun, whether you are there for brunch or dinner. It is the kind of place you can sit, relax, and really enjoy your time. Overall, just such a great spot with amazing food, great service, and a really good atmosphere. Definitely a place I would recommend and will be going back to.

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The Barrel Club

3.7

(356 reviews)

So this was a bit off the Five Stars I'm accustomed to at The Barrel Club. Despite having a…read morereservation and being the second couple seated at 11am--opening--the host would not accommodate a simple request to sit at a booth on the side where the bar is located instead of in the main dining room where he had just seated a party of 16 (likely to be too loud for my liking). The couple behind us was seated where I asked to be seated!!!!!! The second misstep was my egg order--over easy is not the same as sunny side up! While the kitchen corrected the error it was the first prep of the day and therefore there was an absence of attention to detail in the kitchen--our waitress put in the correct order. Otherwise--good food, nice place, decent service--Redeem the 5th star next visit!

Great Happy Hour, Ambiance, and service. This will surely be…read morea place I add to my list when visiting the Chicagoland area again. My friends picked me up from the airport and this is where we spent a few hours, laughing, catching up and enjoying some delicious food and drinks.

Red Star Cocktail Lounge

3.5

(30 reviews)

While sitting at red star watching the Bears game. We sitting at the bar 4 of us after being there…read moreeating & drinking spending our money. They tell us we have to move up out of our seats because people have made reservations. For the bar which is sooo far from the truth. The reservations are made for the tables only..!!! The advised 1 of the young men that he could go outside & sit on the patio .. AFTER spending his money. This is not a rule. They really showed they true colors today. It was more people @ the bar they never told them to move only us. TERRIBLE BUSSINESS!!!! Now I've been going here for 10 years. Food & the vibe is good, but today They really DID A BIG 1 .. to try & make us move.. NEVER GO HERE !! I'll watch the bears somewhere else. Very unprofessional!!! & the manager VERONICA DIDNT HELP THE SITUATION!!!

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3.6

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5.0

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