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3.5 (233 reviews)
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Supposedly The Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Nicholas J.

Used to love this place, but I just ordered Door Dash from there and they've burned my chicken... I'm not sure if there's a new chef or what, but it's not working. The chicken doesn't taste, or look how it used to. Not to mention, there's less of it in the first place. It's also not seasoned well either-- yall are a Black restaurant, this is not Medici's... please season your chicken well and rehire whoever was fired over the past year. I can hardly even bite through these hard burned pieces of chicken. Let's hope you all do much better next time. If there's even a next time... because this doesn't taste at all like jerk chicken... it's more like burnt baked chicken which isn't the description. I want a refund.

Apple martini and vodka gimlet
Monique P.

This venue is in the heart of Maxwell Street area of Chicago the energy inside the restaurant. It's really good. The food is very flavorful wide variety of cocktails that they serve limited to their establishment. I've come to this establishment quite a few times never had a bad time only thing that I would say is, I brought my stepmom here to have lunch being that she's is about 12 years older than I am the music that they were playing had a lot of profanity in it that her generation is not too keen on so I would just say maybe tone down some of the music that they play that has a lot of profanity or vulgar language.. but overall, I will definitely still patronize this venue the salmon eggrolls they were just simply delicious. My stepmom had the lobster Caesar salad. It was delicious as well. The presentation of the food was awesome. No complaints with the food.

Jerk burger
NiNi F.

I have ordered delivery from Phlavz plenty of times but never been to the actual restaurant. I sat at the bar. I didn't realize how small this establishment was, so I can see them getting crowded easily during their busiest times. The young lady behind the bar was very nice and attentive. I had their jerk burger and I was not disappointed. It was cooked perfectly.

Naked Jerk Wings w/ Friez
Erica E.

I found this place through social media. I went there at night upon arrival. There isn't much street parking but they do have a garage where you can pay for parking. I think it's under five dollars or something like that. However, the ambience wasn't great but the bar/ restaurant had modern decor. They had security at the door like a bouncer so that was interesting. The hostess took our order at the door. She wasn't rude, but she wasn't very welcoming at all either. Then there was this girl doing karaoke by herself very obnoxiously loud and it just wasn't a vibe for that. There wasn't many people in the restaurant at the time however, once we finally got our food within 20 minutes, the wings were really good. The crunch is amazing. I would come back but in the daytime or order and pick up.

Lobster Fries
Vanity H.

Came here with a girlfriend because we were having a night out with drinks. We ordered their Phlavs Punch to drink which tasted like your average rum punch basically. It was good and we finished it pretty quickly. We ordered the lobster fries to share and id have to say that those were bomb! The Alfredo sauce tied it all together! 10/10 recommend especially if you enjoy loaded fries. It was quite dark in there but we did go around 7/8 but it gave dark lighting for sure. There are high tables and regular tables within the space. I would come again, but it is a super casual spot!

Strawberry passion fruit lemon drop

Markita service is the main reason why I keep coming back! She makes delightful drinks. The ambiance is smooth and I like to get work done through the week here. The food is top notch. Trust me if you arrive ask for Markita.

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Erin C.

We waited an hour to eat here and that's fine, however I won't wait that long again. We were let in after a security pat down, which I've never experienced for a restaurant. Very small venue with little seating. The food wasn't that bad. We ordered the jerk wings that were overcooked and jerk tacos both with fries. The lamb chops looked good, so I will try next time, but will be ordering to-go. The jerk sauce was okay and had an element of sweetness almost bbq like. It was packed and there was a line when we left. What comes to mind is jerk adjacent.

1738 Sidecar
Japhe J.

I went here for the first time recently and I had a great time!! They have plenty of food options but I chose the Jerk Rolls and they were soooo good!!! The 1738 sidecar was amazing!!!!! The service is very quick and friendly which made me enjoy the experience even more! The inside is nice and they have patio seating as well and they play good music!! I will definitely be back to visit this place again!

Whitney O.

Every time I come here they blow me away. The food here is so good and filling! They really have the right vibe going and I really appreciate the good service. I've probably came here atleast once a month recently and will continue. Get the Margarita Flight & Wings!!!

Pot Roast N Grits
Jasmine N.

Pot Roast and Grits!!! Yes, this is a total yes. I highly recommend this dish. The pot roast was extremely tender and wonderfully seasoned. So glad I found this spot on IG. This was my first time trying this restaurant, and I am looking forward to trying some of the other items as well.

Jerk Lamb Chops w/ Friez
Anu K.

These jerk lamb chops and fries were so good. Tried this place when they first opened and loved it so much that we went back a few more times. They have a location in orland park too which is closer to home so that is convenient too which is also connected to an all plant based restaurant too. I recommend trying the lamb chops or Alfredo pasta and definitely the egg rolls . We tend to pick up to go from Chicago locations as certain times are hard to get seating.

Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Janeya E.

It's not a place I would dine with again because nothing was memorable. The pasta sauce lacked flavor. The chicken was flavorful, but the pasta and alfredo sauce itself was so bland for it to cost that much. The jerk chicken rolls didn't have much taste beyond... chicken. I have no problem tipping and tipping well, but they are fortunate for gratuity being included because our server was not deserving of a tip at all. Poor attitude/customer service on top of bland food... I mean... Again, nothing was memorable.

Long Island

I was familiar with the company via the food truck. This was my first time sitting at the restaurant; the bar to be specific. The music and vibe was on point. Markita was our bartender and provided excellent service. Her smile was infectious. She made our visit that much more enjoyable - and those honey wings for an appetizer was hitting too. Keep up the good work.

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My bartender was Markita. She was attentive and provided excellent service. I would definitely recommend because of her.

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Good food , I loved the lobster nachos . I don't know I still feel like I paid too much money for the food I ate . I'm not mad though

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What time/day is happy hour?

Hey, there's different happy hour time frames for different days. Most days happy hour is 5pm-8pm. On Wednesday's due to a different opening time, happy hour is 6pm-9pm. They also post daily on their Instagram page of the different happy hour time… Read more

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Went here to watch football playoff games and the experience was amazing. They have TVs everywhere…read moreand during commercial breaks, they pay really good, upbeat music instead of having to listen to commercials. The food and drinks were also incredible. Would highly recommend the skirt steak nachos. All kinds of beer on tap and the service was amazing. Multiple people coming to check on you, including the manager who checks in on guests as well. If you're watching a game or want a cool sports bar to go to, I would highly recommend this place.

Our line of business hosted the holiday party here at "Theory." We had the entire second level to…read moreourselves. In additions, we had the access to the bar, appetizers, and dance floor (with music DJ'ed by one of our talented colleagues). My favorite appetizer was the miniature grilled cheese and tomato soup in a shot cup. The tomato soup was more like tomato sauce in terms of the texture. The presentation was super cute and it definitely added sophistication to this simple classic comfort food. Other appetizers that were brought to the party were sliders and boneless nuggets with various dipping sauces. The bartender who served me was nice to accommodate me with zero percent Guinness since I don't really drink. I have always been curious about this place. I would say "Theory" is a sports bar, serving the typical and creative bar food according to a plethora of pictures posted on Yelp. If I ever poke around this area with friends, I will keep this establishment in mind. Thank you for the staff members who helped make our holiday party a successful one!

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Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

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Sunday funday is on a different level here! They bring the vibes of a Vegas Sportsbook right here…read moreto Chicago! You can place bets and enjoy drinks along with food specials like their $4, 6, 8 and $10 happy hour deals or the $8 and $10 large drinks. There are tvs EVERYWHERE so you're able to not miss a game and watch multiple sports at once. My brother and I tried a few menu items, but our favorites were definitely the wings with the Dragon sauce (sweet chili, sesame, soy and ginger) and the sautéed shrimp with potatoes. Be sure to try their cocktail called "Uncut Gem" and check out the Red Zone room! Enjoy!

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We stopped in for a night cap and a snack on a Friday evening! We sat at the bar and I liked how…read morebig and comfy the chairs are. We also had front row seats to watch March madness, and more importantly the beer filling mechanism that fills glasses from the bottom! Kinda fun to watch. The bar also has purse hooks, which I am always grateful for. The food came out pretty quickly and was super fresh and delicious. The bartender was sooo sweet, very attentive and quick, and made sure my soda was always topped off. I loved the vibe and the moody lighting! The menu is definitely River North prices -- nothing terribly surprising bht on par for the neighborhood. At the time of our visit, cocktails were $15+ and the fry basket was $10. Again, not terrible but definitely paying to be in River North. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely worth it!

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