Food is always great. Service is usually good. Ambiance is unique - very sultry with low light but…read moredoes have loud music and a lot of ambient noise. Good for a romantic date night.

Nestled on a corner in Andersonville, Little Bad Wolf is a charming restaurant with a large bar…read moremenu and delicious, heavy bites. There is outdoor seating under a pergola lined with semi-private planters, while the inside features a bar, high tops, low tops, and large booths. The music was upbeat, giving the space an elevated lounge vibe that pairs really well with the upholstered booths and vintage industrial design. I ordered the Wolf Burger, which is a whopping three-patty burger. That first bite was juicy and pure bliss--a total explosion of great flavors. It was a little messy (like all burgers with an egg), but the extra liquid was perfect for balancing the density of such a meaty burger. The soft bun soaked in a lot of those juices with each bite, intensifying the flavor as I ate more. The fries were thin and on the greasier side--not my personal favorite, but they worked alright as a vehicle for the sauce. Speaking of which, the chili aioli served with the fries was fantastic. We also got the mac and cheese, which hit a great balance between rich and creamy without feeling excessively wet. The boat it came in was a bit small, making it a little messy to scoop out with the serving spoon, but it was soooo good. Overall, it is absolutely a fantastic neighborhood place for comfort food and drinks with friends in a great space!

Delicious cocktails, romantic and cozy environment…read more Great first or second date spot. Live music and all kinds of age groups and vibes. It's my go-to spot.

What a cool place! We visited this former pharmacy turned bar for an after dinner drink. I wasn't…read moreexpecting all that much but the inside is so cool, service was great, and the drinks were fantastic! They even had a live jazz band playing this particular night which was a really nice surprise. We sat ourselves at one of the tables since the bar was all full. The bartender was nice enough to come round to us to take our orders instead of us having to go up to the bar. I ordered one of the seasonal specialty drinks called "Stache". It was cachaca, pistachio orgeat, lemon, meletti, and cherry bark vanilla bitters. I love pistachio and I love amaro so it seemed like a good direction for me to go in. The presentation wasn't much but I was really pleased with the flavor! It was one of those drinks I had to force myself not to chug because it was that drinkable. All my friends seemed to like their drinks too. We were only here for an hour or so but I'd definitely return the next time I'm in Chicago.

Had the chance to stop by again recently and B&B is every bit as good as I remembered! The staff is…read morealways kind and the vibe is a total pick-me-up. I doubt anyone leaves feeling less jolly than they did going in. On this visit, I started with the After Word to drink. It was light-bodied, not at all too sweet, and possibly went down *too* easily. We split the short rib poutine and I can't think of a better dish to get you through the winter. The meat absolutely melted in the mouth and the cheese was abundant and rich. Would order again in a heartbeat! We also tried the alligator bites as a seasonal special. I'd not had alligator before, but they were super crispy and spicy with an addictive gochujang sauce. It really does taste like chicken. If you've ever wanted to try alligator, this is the place to do it. For the main event, I opted for the red beans and rice hand pie. It came with a light, citrus salad and delicious hand cut fries with 3 dipping sauces, which were very fun to try. I loved the buttery pie crust but the filling tasty very tomato forward- I was missing the heat of a traditional red beans & rice and wished there was more seasoning. Still good. As usual, the portions were generous for the price and we left with leftovers. Absolutely recommend making the trek over here to give B&B a try, and will be back soon!

Update! Came back for the rueben and it was really good! I will say I am biased towards corned beef…read moreruebens but this one was good with the spicy remoulade, which was not too spicy. Their fries are always good and the buttery bread also made this sandwich so good.

More than just a bar, not quite a supper club, Fireside is a longstanding Chicago treasure…read more I returned yesterday after a long absence and was so glad I did. Half slab ribs, fries, coleslaw. So good. Ribs were tender and not at all greasy, the sauce was pleasant, the fries are classic McDonald's style and perfect, and the coleslaw evokes Popeye's. A great dish. Deep fried shrimp appetizer is an excellent starter. They have a small but high quality bourbon and rye selection, and make a great Manhattan. My noble bourbon boozers will love it. Hope to return soon for the Fried Chicken, burger, fish and chips, salmon. The NY Strip is prime, for only $42. Old wood bar, dining room, covered all season beer garden, very friendly service. Good times! A note about accessibility: This is an old, rambing building but they've done what they can to make it accessible. There is a long ramp at the side of the building which a wheelchair can navigate. There is a bit of bump to cross the threshhold into the covered patio in back. There are low tops in the patio, the bar area, and the dining room. There is another bump to roll over to get into the dining room, but it is manageable. The men's bathroom can accommodate a wheelchair, but the stall is not be enough for a wheelchair to get in - transferring could be difficult/not possible depending on one's individual situation. There is a parking lot, but a HC accessible spot would be a great addition. Plenty of street parking as well.

Fireside is a hidden gem! They have a cozy back patio that feels like you're in a friends backyard…read more We had the most amazing server, Nadia (I think?). She was so friendly and warm, I didn't run dry on Diet Coke, and she had the perfect pacing. She was genuinely wonderful, the best service we've had at any restaurant in a long time. Onto the food! I came here specifically for the burger that has a fried mac and cheese patty on it. I'm a sucker for those, and it did not disappoint! We first shared the giant pretzel which was really good. I wish it had more salt but the texture was really good. My husband ordered the blackened chicken pasta- the chicken was really well seasoned and cooked, and the pasta sauce was tasty. My burger was so good, but absolutely massive. Overall this was an excellent dinner and such a great neighborhood place, we will definitely be back!

First time at replay and would return for sure! The portions were huge and super tasty. The star…read morewas the steak sandwich with garlic aioli , caramelized onions and arugula. The only downside, food took a while to come out , so patience is key. Outside patio is great if the weather is good.

Was a perfect day to have lunch here. One of my favorite restaurants here in the neighborhood. The…read moreplace wasn't crowded and I sat at the bar. Blake, the bartender, was very friendly and asked me for a glass of water, since it was a hot day here. 5 minutes later I ordered a hard cider which hit the spot. They have spots and music videos playing on the TV. Then I ordered chicken quesadillas was so yummy. Had a great lunch here and I will be back

Went to Burke's for a casual dinner and drinks with a friend. Front bar was half filled and easy to…read moreget a table. Ordered a gin and st. Germain concoction that was super yummy. Ordered a burger and fries and the char on the burger tasted sooo good. Waffle fries and garlic aioli were on point! Chill atmosphere, Cubs game on one of the several screens. To be noted--There is a side room where trivia game was happening and every table was packed. Waitress Nora (who was very pleasant and welcoming) said that if you want to join next time - definitely get there early! Good advice as we will definitely be back.

Ever since starting to watch The Bear, I have been craving an Italian Beef sandwich, so what better…read moreplace to try that out than in the city that inspired the show, right? Could have gone to the actual restaurant its based on but Burke's Public House did the trick just fine. Super hearty helping of beef on a pretty solid sandwich at a decent enough price. Wish there were more fries that came with, but beggars can't be choosers. Service was reliable, and the dive-y ambiance made this a solid neighborhood spot to check out for a quick catch up with an old friend.

Nice little neighborhood beer bar. Good selection of beer and liquors. I was in the hood and…read moreneeded a place to watch the Bulls game. This popped up and it hit the spot. Chill crowd, friendly bartender, clean bathroom. I wouldn't seek this place out, but if I'm in the area I'm happy to stop by. No food that I can. Maybe the biggest downside.

Very chilled little bar in a weird location on Peterson, about a block west of Clark Street…read more Barrelman is located on the short stretch of Peterson that is between Clark and Ridge. If you are like me, trying to make that light, you will never see this place, but it is there and it is super cute. There is a lot of dark wood that just gives the space a cozy feel. There are also two garage doors that I assume can be opened when the weather is good. For you folks with dogs, beer drinkers who drink beyond the basic beers, bubble drinkers (like me) and those that want to bring in their own food...this is your place. We went there to meet some friends and to watch some football. For such a small place, they do have plenty of TVs with multiple games going. It was great to be able to have pizza delivered, with the bartender providing paper plates, and napkins for us to use. The bartender was also very cool about bringing our drinks over or picking up empties as we were sitting a a table away from the bar. I didn't get his name, but he was cool. There is street parking but not on Peterson itself. I would say, depending on the day, it might be hard to find a spot as you have to park on Ridge or some of the side streets. There is a new Metra station down the street that is about 2 blocks from the bar. Not sure if there is public parking available, but worth checking out. I could see myself coming here just because I can bring my own food and still get bubbles. While they do not carry bubbles by the bottle, the stuff they had in the can was good. I would love to go there when the weather is nicer and they have the garage doors open. And it is a happy compromise to hanging out with friends who have dogs that they just can't live without who also like to drink. This is a place we can definitely hang out with them and have a good time.

Yeah, we loved Hopleaf! We had two hours to kill while Apple worked to fix a hardware issue on an…read moreiPhone, so we drove over to Hopleaf in Andersonville. So glad we did! We started with beer from an extensive list (updated daily, per our server). I had a Kwak red ale served in a creative glass with its own little supporting stand. Hubs got an IPA and I can't remember which one. Daughter ordered a ginger ale. All tasty! We started with the poutine fries. Very good!! We cleared the plate. Then I had a smash burger - it was good, but I forgot I am not a fan of American cheese which made the burger...I don't know, creamy? The burger itself was good. Hubs and daughter sampled it and loved it. Hubs had the brisket Reuben and loved it. Daughter had the sausage platter and loved the sausages -- 2 kinds -- and potatoes. No room for dessert. Server was friendly, helpful (on the beer menu especially) and efficient. Other staff made sure we had water, utensils, brought our food, etc. We were well cared for. The building itself is a multi-room plus patio affair, all in brick with hardwood floors and warm lighting. We ate in the dining room but there are two bar areas with large bars and tables, serving from the same menu. There was a pleasant doorman who explained the layout and checked our IDs (no kids allowed). Definitely on the favorite list for Chicago visits.

Hopleaf Bar is hands down one of our favorite spots for dinner and drink in all of Chicago!…read more One key to a successful dinning experience at Hopleaf is knowing the three different spaces to engage. When you first walk in, you have to show your ID since this is an adults-only bar establishment. (1) You can then choose to sit in the front bar area, if you want a full menu, but use the bar for ordering service. (2) If you keep walking through the front bar area, you reach the host stand at the top of the ramp. This is where you can put your name in to sit in the main dining room, upstairs, or outside. (3) However, you can also walk through to the left of the host stand to another bar area that has full menus, but bar service for ordering. This is our preferred spot because we can often find a seat and order with the bar. Do note that, during busy times, part of this bar area is managed by the host stand and will be labeled as such. The extensive beer menu is our favorite. We have our favorite food items, so all our decision making revolves around which beer we will get. They always have a bit of everything style-wise, from all over the world, but with a local-brewery focus. Seasonal emphasis is also taken into consideration when they curate the beer list. It is always rotating and we love it! Beers are served in the recommended glasses from the breweries. It's a great drinking experience from start to finish! Our food orders are eternally set: I get the Nueske Ham sandwich with fries and aioli. My husband gets the Reuben sandwich with fries and aioli. This meal is so perfect we'll probably never get anything different, despite the menu being delicious across the board. The wildest we get is sometimes splitting the two sandwiches. No reason to mess with a good thing! Other notable great things about Hopleaf: (1) Kind, knowledgeable, and professional staff. (2) Reasonable prices for high quality and great variety products. (3) Clean Belgian Bar decor/vibe with lots of space for folks to enjoy their time. (4) They are open late and serve food late. Thank you for being an amazing local spot, Hopleaf! We'll see you soon!

Great goat cheese pizza! It was so good that I had to go back for it a week later and it was just…read moreas good!

i live in Rogers Park and have been going to RPublic for decades. I've often recommended it to…read morefriends, and always take family visitors there for a meal and a cocktail. Our experience has always been delightful and we love supporting a local establishment, but, this evening i was treated so poorly by one of their bartenders, Im seriously reconsidering my former opinion. My friend and I originally sat on the patio, i took advantage of a great happy hour deal and ordered a flight of margaritas. One of the drinks was a spicy margarita and it had yummy tahini salt on the rim of the glass. Eventually, the bees on the patio drover us inside where we sat at the bar to finish our drinks. The bartender didn't seem too thrilled to have us there, which was odd because, at the time, the place had only 4 other customers sitting inside. The bartender never approached us, or acknowledged us in any way. i finished my drinks and wanted another spicy margarita. Since the bartender obviously didn't want to wait on us, I ordered it from our original server. The restaurant still wasn't busy but it took 15 minutes to get my margarita. when it finally arrived, it had no salt on the rim, but my server scurried away so quickly, i didnt have a chance to ask her about it. It took me another 10 minutes to get the bartender's attention, and when I asked, "Isn't there supposed to be salt on the rim?" She rudely informed me, "No, only if you ask for it'" I told her that nobody had asked me if I wanted salt on the rim earlier, and it just came that way so I assumed they were all prepared the same way, she literally turned her back on me and slammed the container of rim salt onto the bar. When I said, "wow! Whats that about?" She yelled at me and said I didn't know how to make a request and i needed to change my tone. I was a server for many years, so I know how stressful food service can be, but, if I ever spoke to a customer the way I was spoken to this evening, I would have been dismissed on the spot. i am a standard 25% tipper, and I do not expect preferential treatment, nor do I think the 'customer is always right', but, I do assume Ill be treated with common courtesy when I decide to spend my $$ at a restaurant. I will no longer be doing that at RPublic.

I ordered delivery from this place. The food was pretty good. The food was delivered hot, the…read moreburger had good flavor. It got the job done.

What a great spot to visit! I know they opened recently but I'm glad I was finally able to try it…read more Considering it was our first visit, I ordered their Drippin Burger with two patties and Drippin Fries too. My fiancé ordered the veggie burger without cheese. My fiancé doesn't eat a lot but finished the veggie burger. I devoured the Drippin burger and it was really filling. I don't know what the Drippin sauce is but it was delicious! The fries and sauce was awesome too. I didn't even finish the fries because I was full. But i ate the leftovers at home, air fried some potatoes and mixed the sauce and it was still so good! Service was great, the server was very courteous and the food came out in a good time. In terms of soda though, its can and not fountain. It's not a deal breaker for me but I know it can be for others. The ambiance is pretty chill especially at a small location with a few seats. I will say, it is kind of pricey but small mom and pops burger restaurant, in Chicago, I totally understand the prices. Especially as someone who has cooked in American restaurants, I can only imagine the operating costs. But definitely worth every penny! We'll be back!