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    Paterno's Pizza

    3.7 (143 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PATERNO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Agnes W.

    This place is under new ownership and I can't say enough good things about the changes happening! Prior to the new ownership, I may not have found myself at this bar having a drink (though the food has always been so good!) The renovated bar area, eating areas, the over the top tvs that were put up (accommodating staff will flip to any channel you want!) and continuous upgrades has me coming back for more. Husband and I are becoming regulars here! The bartenders, Lynnette and Tommy are my favorite! They know how to make a great cocktail and are just "real" people you can talk to! Chris, one of the new owners, makes an awesome mojito with homegrown mint! We usually order the incredible beefs here, but have tried and enjoyed the other items on their vast menu and have NEVER been disappointed. They have actually added some Indian dishes as specials to their usual offerings and they are so good! The samosas are fabulous and we have ordered them a few times. I highly recommend that people come out and give this place a chance! They've worked hard and their efforts show!!!

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    Jojo S.

    Paterno's has a solid liquor selection, great food, and pizza that stacks up with any of Chicago's big names ... Seriously--don't sleep on it. This is where the locals go, and for good reason ... The menu's got range beyond just pizza, and everything we've tried has been legit ... Bonus: plenty of parking, which is rare in the city ... It's one of those spots you're glad you found ...

    My favorite bar when visiting Chicago!!
    Michael H.

    Love this place! My daughter lives a couple of blocks away and we always go to Paterno's when we visit. I've had a couple of burgers and finally tried the pizza on our most recent trip. Honestly, this is some of the best pizza I've had on our many trips to Chicago. We went this past Friday night and loved our meatball pizza, pitchers, and live music. Service is always on point and very friendly. Love the old school feel of Paterno's!!

    Fuel for the flight home.
    Meanole M.

    Great food. Great service. Great beer. Friendly locals. This restaurant bar is just a few blocks away from my daughter's apartment in Jefferson Park and was our last stop before leaving Chicago a couple of weeks ago. We had a late flight back to Jax, so we had a late lunch here. Started with a cheap pitcher of good beer. Lynette, the bartender, was awesome! I had the bacon Bleu cheese burger. Very, very good. Restaurant was clean and well organized. We sat at a table, but I loved the huge old school horseshoe shaped bar. Great specials. I will definitely return when we go visit my da

    Pizza so bad I had to use hot sauce to make it palatable

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    No Frills REAL Chicago atmosphere. Amazing food. Product is SOO good that it's addictive.

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    Burgers are great, chicken Parmesan sandwich is very good too. Pizza is not the best though. I recommend highly!

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    I have been ordering pizza from here for the past 10 years ! Love it ! Highly recommended:-)

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    Stopped by for a quick drink the other night. The service is great, the staff is nice, and the food is tasty. Good stuff!

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    beef was GREAT! pizza was pretty good, service fair

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    . I recommend the Incredible Beef, with hot peppers on it, and au jus on the side for dipping.

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    District House

    District House

    4.1(19 reviews)
    0.4 miJefferson Park

    Checked out this pretty casual looking bar. District House is one of the few in the immediate area…read moreon Higgins. It may get overlooked by some of the other places in Jefferson Park. Have to say it's not much to look at. The drinks are the main thing. Basic looking bar in a mostly residential area. It's the second home for a lot of regulars who live around here. That makes sense. Not a whole lot else is around. Of course they won't ever have to worry about parking. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey and mixed with whatever. Basic. There's free popcorn. Good prices compared to other bars. It's located on Higgins at Major. The closest transportation center is the Jefferson Park station.

    On this night... Who am I kidding... on frequent nights we visited District House, one of our…read morefavorite watering holes. The reason we love this place is because the place is nice and modern with a nice comfy decor, they have an EXCELLENT whiskey and bourbon selection amongst all other spirits, but mostly because of the SERVICE! The staff, from the owner to each of the bartenders, they treat you like a long time friend. The drinks pack a punch and the ambiance is always upbeat. They strive to provide different events weekly and even nightly. They have a back patio for private parties or you can host your event inside. This place is just great, but Uber since parking is street parking and common sense dictates you should. See you there, and let's enjoy a drink!

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    Tommy's On Higgins - Check out our brand new pool table, perfect for hustlin' your buddies while you crush some wings and ice-cold beers at Tommy's on Higgins!

    Tommy's On Higgins

    3.7(42 reviews)
    1.7 miNorwood Park
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    (Kari's Rating 7.75/10)…read more TLDR -Delicious & cheap bone-in wings (18 for $22) -Local bar with tons of personality -Personable staff Came with a friend around 8 o'clock, bar was pretty crowded for a Monday with a bunch of locals watching the Cubs game. Not many people were eating, but it looked like a lot of friends here after a long day of work. Our server, Alex was extremely personable and she took our orders right away. As it was a Monday, neither of us were drinking, but she promptly brought two ice waters. I had mentioned to her that I had been here six or seven years ago, and she also said she had been here since. We came here only for the wings as I remembered and 18 wings for $22 is an amazing deal! We got six hot wings, six buffalo wings and Alex recommended the last set of wings be Cajun. There was a group of eight men at the bar, enjoying the baseball game, and I have to assume they're local by the way they were talking to each other and conversing with the bartender. I can imagine this place gets pretty busy on a Friday or Saturday evening with locals. This is such a fun dive bar feeling, with the decor being very mom and pop shop, but it also felt like there was a lot of history here-like people would fight for this bar, not to shut down. You know the space has personality and charm as Alex then chased down a lady who just left to give her her the forgotten leftovers. As our food came out relatively fast, the hot and the buffalo sauces were pretty similar, but the sauce was very thin, so it didn't clean to the wings that well. The wings were fresh and really crispy so you know they were made to order which was great. The Cajun was the absolute best as it was a dry rub, however, I feel like they should've tossed it in butter or something so the Cajun would stick as most of the seasoning had fallen off.

    Local bar with good bar food. Bartender was friendly and chatty. This was on a Monday at…read morelunch...bar was pretty empty.

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    Barrel House Kitchen & Tap

    Barrel House Kitchen & Tap

    3.7(175 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The ambience is welcoming. There is a bar in middle with lots of seating. There is also an outside…read moresmall seating area. The waitress was very attentive We ordered the fried pickles. They were good. Too much batter surround a small slice of pickle. Maybe thicker cut of pickle would be better. The wings were good. They were tasty and had a nice bbq sauce. The quesadillas were really good. The platter of quesadillas was so fancy. I recommend this place if you like bar food, drinks to catch up and hang out with friends.

    For me, a pleasant surprise as I was expecting fairly standard bar food and instead experienced…read morewell-executed versions of American favorites served up with friendly service in a surprisingly large dining room with value prices. One thing I really like about the menu here is that it covers a wide variety of different cravings from tacos to sandwiches to salads to pizzas. However, within these options are slightly different options that you might not see everywhere, like a chicken pita kebab, polish style chicken cutlet, Greek fries, Bacon brussel sprouts, etc. So even if you're looking for something familiar, you have the option of enjoying the standard favorites or something familiar yet just a little different. For me, the food was quite good -- something I was worried about with such a diversified menu. One of the real standout items for me was the burger, with a nice slightly crisp bun and perfectly cooked patty. The Mac & Cheese skillet was nice comfort food, with a good bold fravor from the BBQ pork. Fried items like the curly fries and sweet potato fries were nice and crisp as expected. The churros ice cream is huge and can definitely be shared amongst multiple people. Overall, definitely worth a visit as an above average bar experience. Even without drinks, the food makes this a good restaurant experience and having a lively crowd with plenty of TVs is a plus.

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