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The service is great! Matt is a great bartender and took really good care of us on many occasions!…read moreTheir happy hour is the best M-F 5pm-7pm $5 draft and wine! Who beats that?! To top it off they have a tasty Chipotle Chicken sandwich w/ hand cut fries!

Had a visit to another Lincoln Park dive bar. It's not that much of one but it's as divy as you can…read moreget there it seems. Gannon's has a mix of Irish and other themes going on pretty much. More known for the drinks such as the beers on tap and some mules that are refreshing. The food is pretty basic stuff like pretzels, wings, and those types of things. Came in at lunch and it wasn't that busy for a weekend at least. It has a pretty good amount of space inside and out. There's a beer garden in the back open for summer. It's about $10 for a cocktail. Pretty good stuff like the Irish Mule, made with Jameson. Basic food on the menu however. There's greasy stuff like burgers and that if you want. It's $8 to get a couple of Jumbo Soft Pretzels. These are good to munch on with beer or whatever. Also they have cheese curds. These greasy things are among the good things for sharing. Get some great beers on tap and some cocktails. It has a pretty basic food menu. There's burgers, pretzels, and whatever.

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The Bad Apple

4.1(1.8k reviews)

the food was 10/10 bussin for taco Tuesday. wife said the brisket tacos were fresh and then they…read moretold us they have an on sight smoker. the owner was there waiting tables making drinks and we thought he was back there making the food too lol. He was super cool. The atmosphere is dope too like real wavy, and the stain glass decor is really cool too.

The Bad Apple has truly turned bad. This used to be my go-to burger spot and overnight their food…read morequality seemed to go down. The unfortunate thing is that when you have expensive food, like The Bad Apple does, the expectation of consistently good food is higher and they haven't been able to deliver. The last few times I've had a burger from here I've been left underwhelmed. My go-to burger is the Da Bears Burger which runs $18 when you order from GrubHub. The last two times I've had the burger (once at the restaurant and once at home) the smoked brisket has been dry. On my last occasion the bottom half of the bun was burnt. It was barely edible without drowning it in sauce. I've reached the point that the price outweighs the food quality. We have too many delicious burger spots that are priced similarly or less to keep feeling like I'm wasting money,

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Cobblestone - Chicago

4.3(69 reviews)

Checked out the Cobblestone and we really enjoyed our visit. I had the fish and chips which was…read moredelicious and my sister had the mussels. We really liked the pubs cozy vibe. We went on a quite night so I don't know how busy it gets. But we were seated right away, got our order taken and delivered quickly. Would go again.

With a hungry group coming from a street festival to celebrate a birthday! Our targeted dining…read moredestination had a two hour wait, so thankfully we are in a neighborhood that has options. Enter Cobblestone sight unseen. We did not have to re-park the car and were a stones throw away. It was a perfect night to sit outside but there was a wait, so inside we go! The menu is skinny! They had already sold out of the mussels by the time we arrived, so it was even skinnier! Everyone seemed pleased with their drink and food choices. They had a $10 sausage plate special that I thought would be ideal for an appetizer and it was. The shaved brussels salad was gorgeous, generous, delicious and filling. The sausage platter did not disappoint. My wife really enjoyed the duck raghu and the rest of the gang liked their burgers and fish and chips. Stand out drink of the evening was "spill the tea!" We will be back!

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This is one of the best spots in the city. Came here last week on a date and it was basically…read moreperfect -- has a cool ambiance, relaxed vibe, good music and at the right volume, excellent wine and small plate selection, and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I didn't get a chance to go to the patio outside, but I will definitely try it out next time. Special shoutout to the staff who recommended some amazing wines I would have otherwise never heard of.

Stopped into this wine bar on a rainy Sunday right when they opened with five of my friends. They…read morewere able to seat us immediately in the spacious corner booth. The ambiance is really nice without feeling too "stuffy". Bar was gorgeous and service was friendly and helpful, allowing my boyfriend to sample some wines before going in on some bottles. Prices were what you'd expect for a trendy natural wine bar. The complimentary corn nuts in the antique dish were a cute touch. The charcuterie board with mixed meat and cheese was really small though. Only three pieces of cheese for five people... it made it feel like an awkward fight over who'd get to try some. The gluten free crackers were appreciated though. We ended up ordering more food including the "party tray" which I would describe more as charcuterie nachos. We didn't really know what to expect with this one so we got the canned mussels but it really would've tasted better with the prosciutto instead. It included a whipped cheese, olives, and cornichons piled onto potato chips. Less of a tray and more of a nacho-style dish. If we return next time we're in town, I'd skip the food and focus more on the wine. Beyond that, it was a fun time!

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2.9(57 reviews)

0.4 mi•Ravenswood

Unfortunately not the best experience here, which seems to be pretty on par with a lot of folks…read more Given there are so many places for good burgers, Small Cheval fell pretty flat. The prices are way too high for the amount and quality of food you receive. The dijonnaise sauce was the highlight of the food for me. Everything else didn't have a unique, distinct quality I had been hoping for in a place like this. I found it odd that when I requested the lettuce and tomato to add, I had to add it myself instead of it already being added to the burger. The fries weren't anything to rave about either. We didn't try any ice cream, but if I'm back maybe I'll do that instead.

Nice location and good service. Some space inside to dine yet more outside. I was able to get an…read moreice cream cone in a cup dipped. It was tasty.

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Last Call Tavern Group

5.0(1 review)

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Awesome local dive bar with topnotch service from the bartender Lisa. They advertise food on the…read moresign but all they offer is frozen store bought pizza. Not bad when you are drinking

The Western

4.9(7 reviews)

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I can't believe this building finally opened up again, and what a nice place it is! The main dining…read moreroom is very large, with a huge bar as the centerpiece. There is also a nicely sized back room as well. There are plenty of TVs for sports if you want to catch a game. There are a good number of beer and cocktail options, which I was happy about. One area I think could be improved is the number of food options. Right now, the options are somewhat limited, especially if you want vegetarian options. Overall, this place is off to a good start and I'm excited to see what's to come!

One of my favorite bars! The food is great and the staff is super friendly. My friends and I love…read moreto grab a bite and some beers and play pool here. They also have fun events like improv and trivia. Definitely would recommend! Shoutout to the team there, keep up the good work.

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The Burger upgraded with Duck fat fries amazing, Buffalo wings tasty and a good size. Great food and beer!

Arriba Rooftop

2.1(12 reviews)

0.2 mi•Ravenswood

Don't go...yet. Arriba needs time to figure itself out…read more Truthfully, we wanted to love Arriba so badly because we really like Farm Bar downstairs, so even when we saw that all the reviews were awful, we still wanted to make the call for ourselves. It has so much potential with a breezy look and feel and great service, but the drinks just miss the mark on everything from taste to presentation and value. My husband and I stopped by on a Saturday evening (there are no reservations, just first come first serve) and were seated right away. We ordered a raspberry margarita and the drunken cafe de olla. Both drinks tasted unbalanced, and I couldn't finish mine. We decided not to order food because we were feeling skeptical at that point and the drinks were quite expensive for the quality. I hope that Arriba will take the time to reimagine and their drinks menu and bites that are offered - otherwise Arriba is on the skip list, which is unfortunate.

Are they the best tacos or cocktails in the neighborhood? Absolutely not…read more But it's a lovely rooftop deck and on a pretty afternoon with a nice breeze its still worth a stop.

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Oakwood 83

3.5(51 reviews)

0.1 mi•North Center

I've been to this bar 3 times. It's a 4 am bar which is nice. One of the things I appreciate about…read moreChicago is the selection of 4 am liquor licenses. Place also has kitchen+ food which is a real game changer.2nd time I came got a chicken Caesar salad which comes with bread. The bar design is pretty old fashioned but the other patrons are cool and the bartenders are professional+ good.

I went here once many years ago and last night I stopped in with my friend after the farm bar…read morerooftop closed early. I loved the bar and the bartender was lovely. Mozzarella sticks were good. Wine pour was generous (and surprisingly good for a house wine!) Good chill neighborhood vibes and a great place to have a conversation with my friend around 9:00 or 10:00 p.m..

0.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Gideon Welles

4.0(221 reviews)

Busy corner tavern with a good selection of beers and a beer of the month special. Located on the…read morenortheastern corner of the park this place gets a lot of attention from the neighborhood. Laid back dark wooden tavern style interior, televisions playing sports, and a party room in the back for bigger events. Happy hour and daily specials to keep you coming back. Menu doesn't get incredibly complicated. Old reliable items like salads and twists on burgers, but they also add items like arancini balls and Shepard's pie to make things a bit more exciting.

This place is great year-round. But it really shines in the summer when you can sit outside on the…read morepatio. No matter when you come you will be greeted with warm, friendly service. During my most recent visit I tried one of the Lenten specials, arancini. It was delicious! I hope they add it to the menu full-time. I also enjoyed a Cosmo and the left coast chopped salad. I'll be back!

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Patti O.

Elite 25

131

139

2 years ago

Great food! Came with a party of 7 and we were a little late for our reservation. They accommodated us immediately and the service was very quick! The food was also A+ too, with big portions. read more

Liz B.

7 years ago

The service was poor and the food was just meh. The wings were very dry and the server didn't seem to care. I wouldn't come back here as it is pricey for the quality of food you get. read more

Kenneth E.

3 years ago

Fast forward a few years and I'm a regular here. Great staff since a few years ago, great food and plenty of televisions for sports. Wonderful neighborhood bar. read more

C C.

7 years ago

I liked this place. The appetizers were all decent and the waitress as attentive. Overall a nice place to eat and get drinks.

Ralph M.

7 years ago

Knowledgeable and welcoming staff. The patio is awesome and the food is even better! Sidewinder fries are amazing.

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