Gabby is the hardest working server in showbiz. The pork tacos are perfect. The brussel sprouts and the kids cheeseburger and fries. Excellent draft beer selection. Excellent cocktails. Very locals atmosphere but depend on the night. read more

Near by favorite, part of the Bryn Mayer breakfast franchise. Always spot on with excellent specials

Big Hill Bar & Grill in North Park is a low-key gem that hits the sweet spot between neighborhood chill and elevated eats. I rolled in on a Friday night and grabbed the Gaucho sandwich--fried chicken, grilled mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, chimichurri--plus a side of their crispy fries. The flavors were on point, and the chimichurri gave it that extra kick. My buddy went for the Flat Top Burger. We split an order of lemon herb wings to start--tangy, buttery, and not shy on the feta. Drinks-wise, I had their house margarita, which was solid and not too sweet. All in, we spent about $65 for two, and it felt worth every penny. The vibe is cozy without trying too hard, and the staff was friendly without hovering. read more

Wonderful neighborhood spot! Great food and cocktails. We love the burgers- especially their smash burger. We also really love the outdoor space in the summer. read more

Burger was juicy and tasty but the bowl was very underwhelming. The bowl lacked spice, flavor, seasoning, it all tasted like oily fried chicken and mayo. There was no heat, pepper, nor salt, the lime was dried out so lack of acid. Not picture, Buffalo wings, those were tasty, fried nicely and coated well in sauce. read more

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Big Hill is a big hit! I brought my parents here on Friday for dinner and it was a great call! The decor is a mix between modern and old school barn type decor. We sat ourselves and the only negative was no one came to take our order for about 10 minutes until I made some eye contact with the hostess and one of the waitresses. That was the only hiccup. I had one of their Manhattans which was very smooth and a great drink. Beyond that I did their BH Burger which consisted of beef, cheddar, onion, lettuce, special sauce, mustard, pickles, toasted brioche. I will say next time I'd get the secret sauce on the side. I seemed to get all over the bottom of the burger making the bun soggy. It was very tasty and the accompanying fresh cut fries were great! I can't wait to come back maybe for brunch on a weekend and check out their patio. Plenty of street parking can be found. read more

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The food and service were great! In particular, the tuna poke bowl was excellent! Would love the patio in back. It's always nice to eat outside in Chicago when the weather permits. read more

Nice, warm, comfortable room. Waitstaff and food runners pleasant. Everything we ate was tasty, made with heart and care. But the bartender was a robotic bummer, zero personality, will never sit at the bar again......hey, maybe he was having a bad day? read more

So Good! We happened to stop in for a quick dinner and they had just opened. The atmosphere was relaxed. I asked for a cucumber margarita and it was delicious. I also had the chicken bowl - a good choice. They were super nice and attentive. Hoping to see them again! read more

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On my first visit I enjoyed the relaxed tone ambiance of the bar. The seasonal and classic cocktails were all appealing. My partner and I tries the Good old Neon, Kentucky Buck and Shot with a Lil Buddy. All were very tasty and savory. Our bartender was great and had such a positive attitude. We plan to make this our neighborhood bar. read more

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Gin cocktails are very tasty. Pickle plate is delicious. Firecracker burger was good as were buffalo chicken sandwich and banh mi. Service was great and the vibe is super family friendly and fun. read more

If you're familiar with Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, then you should come here for dinner! They're owned by the same person. The food is delicious and they have a great selection of drinks. Never disappointed with the food or service. Take advantage of the patio during warm months. read more

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I finally went here for dinner after having wanted to for a long time. What delicious and inventive food. We were delighted! The environment is engaging, the service lovely, the drinks delish. I'm on the phone right now trying to get a gift certificate from them for a gift, and I'm hoping to go again this coming week! It's a keeper! read more

This is a four-star review, but I really love this place. Details to come. Big Hill opened four years ago, but I wasn't active on Yelp back then. Then the pandemic hit, and I didn't leave the house for two years. BH is close to where I work, NOT where I live, so I wasn't in the neighborhood. But some time in the past year I started going to work again, and I was happy to see both of us had survived The Plague. Big Hill is the creation of Manny Mejia, the hardest working man in Albany Park. He also runs Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, and when I say "runs," I mean he works there all day and here all night. Under those circumstances, I would NOT be as cheerful as he always seems to be. The menu has changed considerably since they opened. It's basically a bar & grill; burgers, sandwiches, tacos. The menu has become more eclectic (based on my memory) and has more Asian-inspired dishes, such as their rice bowls (poke, pork, and chicken katsu) and bahn mi. (Note: Manny worked at Jin Ju, so this isn't out of his wheelhouse.) The menu isn't large, but it has a nice selection. It could REALLY benefit from some vegetarian options. Right now there's one salad and a veggie burger. It would be easy enough to add a bowl with tofu (or no protein at all) and a veggie taco, and I think this neighborhood would appreciate it. Service is not up to the food. Many restaurants have reduced staff since Covid, and I think there were only two servers handling the restaurant and the patio the night we were there. (By the way, the backyard patio is LOVELY. Comfortable and secluded, with nice dining/drinking nooks) I was part of a party of five sitting on the patio. I was the second to arrive. I ordered a drink. By the time the rest of my party arrived, I hadn't received my drink. Eventually the other three arrived, and ordered their drinks. By the time their drinks arrived, I still hadn't received my drink. One of the drinks on the tray appeared to be my drink, so I took it, but it wasn't my drink. No one at our table had ordered the drink I received. I don't know if it was for another table, and neither did the server. But by the time those drinks came out, I was going to take a drink. Note that the kitchen closes at 9, and by 9:30 they'll be shagging you out the door. This seems to be standard in our post-Covid world. Big Hill is in a primarily residential neighborhood, with not much late night traffic, so this isn't surprising. Overall, Big Hill was a positive experience. The disappointments were truly disappointing, because they spoiled an otherwise very pleasant experience. I'll certainly be back, and I recommend it highly. read more

I got takeout from this place on recommendation of my Alderman. If what I had for takeout is just a taste of what it's like to actually eat inside, this might be one of the best new restaurants I've been to! We got a whole bunch of stuff, but every single thing we had was excellent. This place has awesome lemon herb wings and guacamole! We also tested out the elotes which were on the cob, but had perfect amount of lime and spice! We also had a sausage roll which was similar to that Irish dish, but made with an Italian twist. It was more like a sliced calzone! For dinner, I had the fried chicken burrito special which I expected to be a little crunchier, but had really bold flavors that were the perfect amount of spice and heat. The fries were also excellent. With this takeout, we had a couple of mixed drinks which were excellent. I had the honey jar which was a good mix of gin and sweet honey. I'm glad I caught the post by my alderman as this place was legitimately fantastic and a local small business we should be supporting during these times. I highly recommend! read more

Came here for a date night with my gf and we were blow away with the food, atmosphere, and service! Both order bowls carnitas and steak and both amazing! Our waitress recommended my gf a virgin mix drink after we informed her she was craving a sour salty taste since we're expecting a little one and it was right on the nose! Exactly what the baby wanted. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You won't be disappointed! read more

I tried this restaurant in North Park on a whim. The reviews were very mixed and figured it was worth a shot. It's definitely a bar, with food. When you first walk in, there's a beautiful bar places in the back and a few small tables to sit for actual food. Despite that, I wanted food. We started with the poke stack. Quite a few yelpers wrote that it was good and they were correct! It comes with three pieces of a cracker that tastes like Nori but is a bit thicker, grade A quality tuna, and a few other ingredients. I would eat it over and over if I could. Definitely impressed! I, then, decided to try something out of the blue and get their steak toast. It sounded super interesting: sourdough bread, steak, tomato, cottage cheese. I like all of those separately but was unsure about them all together, especially the cottage cheese. Be warned, you NEED to like cottage cheese to get this dish. Overall, it was a very interesting dish. All the ingredients actually worked- I'd definitely recommend. A couple of others commented about the price. It's not too expensive, it's reasonably priced a tad bit on the high end. The poke stack was $14, cocktails are about $12, the entree was $17. Nothing too crazy- especially for good food! read more

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A neighborhood gem! Delicious food and cocktails paired with great service! I recommend the poke stack appetizer and the katsu rice bowl.

A very friendly neighborhood place that offers delicious dishes! My friends and I ordered steak toast, hummus and BLT salad. The steak was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I believe they used white beans to make the hummus that was served with carrots, cucumbers and plenty of pita bread. I devoured my BLT salad because it was that delicious. My Kamikaze was a bit disappointing because it came with a cherry. There are only 3 ingredients in a kamikaze and cherry isn't one of them, not even to garnish. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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The overlooked North Park neighborhood is finally getting a trendy neighborhood pub. The owner of Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is opening Big Hill (Bryn Mawr - look it up!) with a full kitchen of upscale pub grub, curated tap, and specialty cocktail list. The interior vibe is wood and chill--Japanese scorched bee-hive wood, exposed brick, and touches from the previous Tofu House that occupied the space. Menu is city pub-grub, including some impressively fresh gauc with smoked paprika-dusted chips, wings, sausage bread, and more. The buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese crumbles was all crunch and flavor. People are gonna love this place. read more

We visited Big Hill for the first time yesterday and can't wait to go back. This place has great ambience and a lovely outdoor (dog friendly!) patio combined with tasty food and an impressive cocktail menu. My only regret is that we didn't try it sooner. read more

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Hidden gem! High quality food, cocktails and service. The guacamole and warm house made chips were phenomenal. We have been here twice and both ordered two different dishes each time, all 4 were fantastic! Very cool vibe, only ask would be to get a few TVs in the bar area only. Will be back here often! read more

I came back after a year to try out the seasonal specials. First thing I noticed walking in was that there was an old water smell in the air... it wasn't strong but faint enough that to distract me from my goat cheeseburger. Yes, I got the goat cheeseburger that had roasted red peppers on a brioche bun. It either came with fries or a salad but I got a side salad anyway in which was more than a side! The lemon vinaigrette paired well with the greens/cranberries with chopped radishes and cucumbers. The burgers was smaller than expected but the menu was right about a thickk patty. However, in my opinion, that was some good quality goat cheese! I would need to come back to try the rest of the specials. 5/10 read more

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My girlfriend had the Poké Bowl and I had the Flat Top Burger. We also ordered Elotes as an appetizer. The Elotes were great. I really enjoyed the addition of cilantro on them. I've never had that on an Elote before. The Poké Bowl was made with Rice, Tuna, green onions, ginger, sesame seeds & jalapeños. She enjoyed it, however she said it was a little heavy on the ginger. The flat top burger had grilled double patties, American cheese, onions & garlic aioli on a cornmeal bun. The burger was good, nothing special. Personally, the best part of my meal were the Elotes. The service was great. Due to Covid(I'm assuming), it was pretty empty. The patio is open as well for dine. Inside is open for dine in and they are social distancing tables. It's a very big spot. Had a nice bar as well. The prices are pretty much what you'd expect. This place wasn't bad but idk if I'd ever come back. read more

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The drinks are good , ordered the steak sandwich and it was paper thin, like the old lady used to say where is the beef!!!

Great menu; had a wide offering that anyone can find something to pick from. Food was delicious and you can tell they use fresh, high quality ingredients. Atmosphere is also nice; clean and modern. Had the hot wings which were great! Great Buffalo flavor. Also had the burger which was one of the best burgers I've had. Great quality meat. The Guacho chicken sandwich is a must! Delicious chicken cutlet with mushrooms, chimichurri, and cheese. I'll definitely be back! read more

The food here is incredible. I've never had a bad experience (I've been 5 times). They used to have a bowl- maybe chicken? That was so fantastic. I would try anything here. It's a perfect neighborhood spot. read more

Excellent! The food was so delicious. We had a starter of guac n chips (homemade). The chips were still hot. Nice kick to the quac. Our entrees were parm special and the Cali sandwich. Yummy! Had to try the brûlée. DECADENT. We ate it so fast my pic is of a empty jar, lol. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere very cool. Lots of parking. All in all a great time. Will be back. read more

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I love this place and the neighborhood it's in. The interior is beautifully decorated, seating is well spaced and comfortable, outdoor patio is really charming. Food is fantastic! Try the poke stack, the brussel sprouts, and very single burger and dessert you can handle. One (minor) complaint: no coffee! They should have coffee. read more

This place keeps impressing, from seasonal food and drinks, amazing happy hour, to top notch service. From Jason to Gwen to Dasha this crew is on top of things and always up for a wonderful conversation. My favorites include: the RH burger, Pimento cheese, either of the wings (especially the lemon herb), buffalo chix sandwich, and the elotes. Awesome beer selections! And, some of the creative drinks are some of the best I have ever tried in my life. Hats off to an incredible establishment! read more

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Leaving another review because the food and service continue to be excellent. This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant and I'm going to miss it when I move away. The guacamole and chips are outstanding (house made chips) hot sauce is delicious. Nice selection of beer. Great service. Tonight I'm getting a burger and I'm sure it's going to be delicious. read more

Great dinner and drinks here. Ahi tuna taco was great! Great ambience. Highly recommended read more

What a disappointment. My husband and I were so excited for a bar and grill in the neighborhood. WE LOVE Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club so couldn't wait to try Big Hill. The host was friendly and got us sat pretty quickly. We were freezing! My sister joined us and we shivered with our coats on. Looking around many other people had their costs on too. It took awhile to place an order, we ordered drinks and food at a be same time. It took about 10-15 minutes to receive our drinks and 30 for food. In that time no one came to refill water on check in, if they had we could have asked about our appetizer that never came. When our food arrived I asked about our appetizer, our server said it would be right out. We all finished our food by the time she came back to see if it ever came. At that point I just asked for our check. We got no "I'm sorry that never came out" nothing. Almost rude as if it was my fault. With an overpriced cocktail before tip it's about $30 a person. I had the tacos they were good but left a little hungry. Unfortunately this is an overpriced miss for us and won't be returning. read more

BASED ON LIMITED INFO. I'm sure the food is great. Didn't get any. After about an hour and a half of waiting for the server to appear I decided to not wait the extra couple of hours and just went their booze route. Ordered a banana boulevardier. Obviously had their own spin on it with the combinations but none the less should be similar to its forefather. WRONG! Nothing close. It was like brandy, not even good brandy, with some f*cking red dye... no orange peel garnish or even an ice cube (to be fair, that probably was in there and melted after sitting for another 30-45 min at the bar). Not the best first impression. If and when I return I will update it appropriately. PROS -nice look -friendly atmosphere CONS -slow -poor service -handed out dirty napkins read more

Very cool, hip (yeah, I'm old enough to say that) neighborhood gastro. We stopped in for a quick drink. I had a smooth Koval Old Fashion (missing the Luxardos), my friends had a dirty Kettle martini and a Half Acre Reaper Stout (Soo good). We fill our gullets with nothing but the finest! But What?! No coffee! My wife wanted coffee. They said no coffee... when baby wants coffee!!! eh, she'll have to wait, I guess. Suggestion: make coffee and pair with shareable deserts! Boom! Up that PPA! Lastly, that menu made me really want to eat again... But I said "Nay! Easy buddy. Just drinks tnite." Stay thirsty my friends! I'll be back. read more

Best restaurant in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is cute and inviting. Love all of the workers there. We are regulars and always feel so welcome. The food is incredible every single time! read more

Great neighborhood place. Wings are awesome! Pork tacos are delicious. Highly recommend!

Big Hill is one of the newest additions to the North Park area. It definitely stands out in terms of look and feel. Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant have been completely redone to have a chill/hipstery vibe. The waitress was attentive but not overbearing. She also seemed to have great knowledge of the drink menu. She was able to walk my friend through several beer options and the differences between some. I don't think the food was anything to rave about though. My friend and both got their Flat Top burger with fries and an order of chips/guacamole to share. The burger patties were just average but the caramelized onion and garlic aioili added some savoriness. The fries were delicious! I liked that it wasn't drenched in oil and salt. The chips seemed to have been homemade which was a nice touch. It was warm and crunchy when it came out. The guac was a tad to sour (limey) but tasted fresh! If I was in the area and wanted some standard American/bar food, I might go back. The service was great and they had drink specials. But, it's definitely not on my list to visit again anytime soon. There's metered parking available on the main street and street parking throughout the residential areas. read more

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Manny, also owner of BMBC (highly reviewed on Yelp), ia doing great things for the North Park community. Visited last night with the hubby - enjoyed ourselves some wings, burgers, and drinks. The wings (different, unique) were on point and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. This place has some Little Bad Wolf (Andersonville burger/bar hot spot) vibes. The restaurant has a few kinks to iron out (wait time), but I look forward to being a regular - so happy to have a bar in walking distance! P.S. There is metered and neighborhood free/permit parking. They plan to stay open until 2 AM. read more

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An absolute gem - so glad we randomly found this place on Yelp. Stellar cocktails, innovative food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. So wish this was closer but I'll be making a trip back here for sure! read more