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    The Little Owl Social Pub

    4.4 (129 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Grapefruit cocktails : Paloma & Hemingway Daquiri!
    Raleigh D.

    Yummy cocktails and the trio of salsas with hot, freshly made tortilla chips? Yes, please. Treat yourself with a side of queso, too. Perfect lil happy hour!

    BLT Salad
    Jessica S.

    I came here recently with my husband and my in-laws for the first time, and it was a pretty good experience. This was the first time I had ever been in downtown Brookfield, and it's in a cute area with tons of other bars and restaurants around. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare, but we were lucky enough to find a spot down the street from the restaurant. Upon walking in, I noticed that it was smaller than I expected, but they used their space well because they have a downstairs seating area, as well as an upstairs balcony-type seating area. We were seated in the downstairs area right at the first table when you walked down the stairs, and I quickly noticed that the other end of the downstairs dining room area includes some old-school arcade games, which is pretty cool! It took a bit for our waitress to come, but she was personable and gave good service. It was also EXTREMELY loud when we first sat down, and no one at my 7-person table could hear each other talking, but once the large group near the bar left, it became a lot more chill and manageable. Honestly, this bar reminds me of one that would be in Wicker Park or Logan Square. The menu is pretty limited, but this place seems to have more of a bar atmosphere than a restaurant one. Everyone ended up ordering something different; I ordered the Owl's Original Grilled Cheese ($13) with a side of tots. The grilled cheese was okay, but nothing special and a bit dry. I wish they had put some type of sauce inside, so I ended up putting hot sauce on it to make it a bit more wet. The cheese was good, but I probably wouldn't order this specific item again if I return. The tots were crispy and tasted good. Overall, everyone seemed to enjoy what they ordered. My husband ordered the BLT Salad ($14) and although it looked okay, the chicken wasn't seasoned and it looked like they just threw all the ingredients together and didn't mix anything. Also, the bowl it was in almost made it look like a dog food bowl. Look at the attached photo for proof. After we ordered our food, our waitress told us that they were understaffed for the day and that there was only one cook in the back. Ultimately, she told us to have patience because it might take a bit. Because of this, our food did take a while to come, and everyone's food came at different times. My MIL's food came 5-10 minutes after everyone else got their food. Overall, I would come back, but I don't think I would crave it again. If this place was suggested to me again, I wouldn't be mad, but I would probably try one of the chicken sandwiches next time instead of a grilled cheese.

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    Rhonda S.

    Good food and excellent musical entertainment. Ebony and Ivory band were playing and kept the crowd engaged. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. We ordered a few things to share. We got the veggie tacos with cauliflower because they ran out of avocado. We also had a veggie quesadilla which had big pieces of caramelized onions and cheese. My friend ordered the gyros wrap which he said was very impressive. A great place to eat and lots of vintage video games (Donkey Kong!) in the back.

    Chips and Salsa Flight
    Linda P.

    Great service and cool hip ambiance. Drinks were awesome. Avoid everything on the food menu unless it's deep fried and you need it to soak up some alcohol. All 3 burgers were overcooked to the point that my husband couldn't cut his with a fork. He wasn't even asked how he wanted it. My pork belly tacos were good but nothing special. Chips and all 3 salsas were bland and desperately in need of salt and some -ANY kind of spice. Chips were well cooked but also very bland. And all of the above were served at the same room temperature. Honestly thought the kitchen must be across the street,and they had to carry across the street in the winter weather. At least the fried pickles and tater tots were fresh out of the fryer although again on the bland side. The drinks and the service are the only things holding this at a 3 star for me.

    Blt salad wrap
    Carol T.

    This is a fun little spot. My friend and I came to play board games per a suggestion by someone. They have about 15 games available. The service was a little slow but not an issue for us. I got the blt salad as a wrap with yummy tater tots. It was good.

    Joan N.

    Adorable find in downtown Brookfield. Had a party of 10 and Sarah was great and provided separate checks. Had a band there tonight but would love to go back and just chill and play board games. The gyro salad was delicious too!

    BuffAlo chicken sandwich (I added blue cheese and omitted onion, tomato, lettuce, and ranch)

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    12 days ago

    Super friendly staff and amazing vibe. Delicious drinks and fun games for everyone. Plus a variety of different kinds of seating areas

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    22 days ago

    The Asian spicy chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The wasabi aioli MADE it

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    1 month ago

    I love the fried pickles, they know how to do it right. Truman Show is my go-to for a sandwich.

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    2 months ago

    Loved discovering this spot when I moved to the area! Excellent vibe, food & service consistently.

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    10 months ago

    Fun place. Excellent food. The avocado tacos were incredible. Bonus, clean bathrooms.

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    2 years ago

    Best chicken sandwiches around! A must stop when in the area! Never had a disappointing bite! Cool vibes and great drinks too!

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    1 year ago

    Great place, wonderful service and fun karaoke night. The wings are my favorite, but you can't go wrong with anything on menu!

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    1 year ago

    Had the chicken BLT and it was great. Also this place has the Simpsons arcade which is already a win for me.

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    Great place for families! Has a small arcade area for kids and great appetizers. Margaritas were delicious and strong.

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    We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and efficient.

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    Disclaimers: - No…read morethe inside isn't the biggest. I was a bit hesitant about that before going as well. - Yes it's really only a burger joint. They have different appetizers and things but not a super extensive menu Do not let these things deter you tho. They're just facts. This place was pretty delicious. Mac n cheese was (I think) the best I've had from a restaurant in a while. I love the type of fries that they pair with the burgers, they were fresh & not too salty. Our burgers were also very good. Apparently they have a new burger/dessert of the week each week so those items do change. They looked like they'd have good drinks too, I'd definitely come back to try. It can be a bummer that it's not a place where you can eat, drink, then hangout a bit so don't expect to be allowed to sit for too long. Service was also very nice

    Burger Antics is one of the most fun and delicious burger spots in the area. They're always coming…read moreup with creative, flavorful combinations, one of my favorites had a ramp chimichurri that was so good I actually asked for a to-go container to take some home. The burgers themselves are top-notch, great blend, cooked perfectly, and packed with flavor. The drinks are also excellent, with a solid variety to pair with whatever you order. The staff is always friendly and attentive, which just adds to the experience. It's a place that clearly puts thought and creativity into everything they do, and it shows.

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    I have been to this location many many times, the food has always been seasoned to perfection it's…read moreusually hot or warm by the time I leave North Riverside to get to Chicago Westside. Today I ordered several things 1) white chicken dinner w/fries, 1) whole chicken dinner w/fries and 2 (8oz) pieces of fish. Arrived home to feed my furbabies and I sat down to eat for the first time today. I pulled half the fish off and almost gagged it was so salty. I thought maybe it was me, so I asked my spouse to taste it same thing SALTY. I called the store explained I'm only calling to let you know the fish and chicken purchased was too salty. The girl immediately says the chicken and fish come like that. The fish comes in a box and we get the chicken from a farm. Not once did she apologize for my experience or even say I can let the manager know. I was shocked by her response to my next question I asked who seasons the fish and chicken for flavor again she repeated her mantra. I was so annoyed I hung up my phone knowing not only will they lose me as a customer but my spouse and our friend who live and frequent this location. An apology goes a long way even if you're limited to do nothing else. Sorry I have to give this location one star but I'm sitting with a headache from half the fish and trying to eat my chicken leg. Shame on you

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