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    Bird's Nest

    3.7 (553 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BIRD'S NEST ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise

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    Kristin M.

    Our waitress was... sufficient. The food (I personally had chicken wings) was phenomenal. I suggest going with the Bird's Nest hot sauce for the wings. I'd definitely go back for the wings.

    Elaine L.

    After hearing a lot of great things about this place we decided to check it out for a spontaneous quick dinner. I was really craving a burger, but unfortunately they were out of burgers so I decided to go for a steak sandwich...however, they were out of that too. The server then proceeded to tell us that the only thing they had left was chicken so I had to go with a chicken wrap. We also got some cheesy bread to start. Unfortunately, the cheesy bread was pretty bland and came out kind of cold (the marinara sauce made it a little better). My wrap was very disappointing as the chicken was dry and the whole thing was just not good. My friend got a chicken sandwich and was also not able to finish it as she wasn't a fan of it either. I don't know if maybe they were just having an off day or if the food really is just that bad. I will say the spot itself looks like a really lively and fun spot for drinks. They also have a pool table which just adds to the positive vibe. Our server was fantastic as she checked on us often and was really kind.

    Cajun Fries with the cheese sauce = 10/10
    Rebecca S.

    We sat outside and it was so relaxing! We were able to enjoy our delicious wings while having a great time with friends. Food was amazing!

    10 wings in Bird's Nest Hot Sauce
    DeShawn S.

    Welp!!!! Here we go!!!! Instagram listed this as having THE BEST WINGS IN CHICAGO. So I had to taste for myself. Verdict? I will say, they will be hard to beat. The texture was spot on. Cooked to perfection. Not overcooked & were very juicy. Their signature wing sauce was the right temperature. Not unbearably spicy, but still give you that kick. & normally when I eat a plate of fried wings, I'm weighed down & ready to immediately lay down. Not these though. They must cook them on a light canola or peanut oil. So overall, I was impressed. The waitress Monica was a delight. She laughed at my jokes & was really curious as to what my final verdict was. This is a great bar to go to for the typical Urban Americana experience when you want to kick your feet up. Definitely try their wings. I'm going to go to the two other places that cracked the top 3 to compare.

    Alvin T.

    Came here strictly for wings and sports and this place was passable and did the job. From a value standpoint, I feel like the wings are a bit overpriced especially when casual places like bufallo wild wings and wingstop argue higher value deals. They also don't have the much variation when it comes to the sauce. I think this place is a bit overhyped in terms of how much social media tends to dub these some of the best wings in Chicago, this place feels like any other sportsbar and any other place that sells wings. In the end, it's not bad, but it also doesn't feel like it should get the hype that it does. Ultimately a serviceable wing spot.

    Hot wings
    Rob G.

    This is my go-to wing spot in Chicago! As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of all things wings, this place stacks up! Their bird nest hot wings are the ones to go with. It's a unique sauce that I would say is not burn your mouth but enough kick to enjoy. I also would say the wings are perfectly fried and not too big that they lose the taste. Service here has always been excellent. Have done both takeaway and sit-in and always get freshly cooked wings.

    Honey BBQ n Hot wings
    Jordan T.

    5 star overall experience for a first time customer. Phenomenal experience to watch a bears game here! Great vibes and good people!

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    Fiona M.

    It's been a couple years since I've been to Birds Nest due to moving out of town but I'm back baby and ready to eat these wings weekly. Got wings with Birds Nest Hot Sauce and Cajun fries. Literally so good. We also got the Buffalo Chicken Pizza - this wasn't the best idea- we thought it was dry but we learned our lesson and just won't order it again lol Our waitress was super nice. The inside was full (it was a Friday night) so we sat out on the little patio area. Overall, just as good as I remembered and I'm looking forward to getting back there soon!

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    Claudia C.

    Love coming here whenever I am in Chicago! Typical dive bar, perfect for watching the big game. They have plenty of tables but beware it is a seat yourself place so you may have to wait for a table. They are known for the wings and they are incredible. Highly recommend the honey bbq or the hot teriyaki! The fries are equally as good and they have regular or curly so definitely get a side of those. Plenty of beer, seltzer, and wine choices. Can't recommend this place enough, if you are considering it definitely go!

    John M.

    A laid back neighborhood bar offering a friendly casual atmosphere and some of the best wings in Chicago. You seat yourself which can be tricky since nights are often crowded with college students. Daily drink specials are offered. Menu selections include a variety of appetizers,salads,wraps,sandwiches,pizza and of course wings. We had to wait a little bit to find a table but as we looked around,everyone was having their wings. We ordered a pitcher of beer (Drink special of the day 12.00) and a basket of 20 wings with their own Birds Best Hot Sauce and an order of Cajun fries with cheese for dipping. Fries were not greasy but I wish the cheese sauce was warm and not cold. The wings had just the right amount of crisp and the sauce was not too hot ...just right! Good size and very meaty. They are the real deal! Plenty of street parking and an outdoor patio in the summer. If you want good wings in the city at a decent price,this is the place to go.

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    Wings are great, service was great, only downside was it got super packed around 3:30 on Saturday, which wasn't a big deal just loud.

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    Not only is the service great!! The wings are phenomenal!! My favorite is the spicy BBQ, definitely recommend!

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    Birds Nest has wings in the city! I also like that they have daily specials. $12 pitchers on Thursday's are great.

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    Murphy's Bleachers

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    Stopped here on a non game day and enjoyed my experience at Murphy's. The location can't be beat -…read moreright across the road from Wrigley's bleachers. They have a great patio that looks right onto the back of the scoreboard. I enjoyed two appetizers on my stop - the mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders. Both were unique from the cookie cutter bar options. The sticks were more breaded and crispy. The tenders were meaty and loved the sauces that came with it (mustard and BBQ). Service was great. My only complaint was the price. I don't like credit card surcharges (include it in the price) and $50 bucks for two apps and a couple of beers is a little over what I was hoping to spend.

    I was stoked to be able to make it to this iconic spot. Great ambiance and vibes in here…read more I had lunch here on a Friday while in town to catch the Bulls/Warriors game. It was the off-season for baseball so no Wrigley crowds, but still decently busy. We got a table promptly and had beers in front of us with the quickness. We shared some Wings which hit the spot. I had a bowl of Clam Chowder and their Mini Burgers. Both excellent. My friends got the Chicago Dog and Turkey Melt. Both liked their food. Great Menu selection of the usual Sports Bar favorites. Beers were Hazy IPAs and tasted great. Large selection of beer on tap. Service was on point and everything came. out quickly. We ubered out from Downtown to come here. It was a great experience and I will definitely return anytime I'm in Chicago.

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    This place is right next to the baseball field so it's very easy to find. It would also be a great…read moreplace if you don't have tickets and want to still be in the area. There are plenty of TVs, multiple are very large so there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the whole area. We just stopped and got drinks, but it was nice to use the QR code for a menu and even being able to pay. It's also helpful because you can easily split the check amongst multiple people using the QR at the table too. We were not here on a game day, but it was during a few March Madness games, so it was VERY VERY loud, so be prepared to shout to the people at your table.

    Super busy even off season! It was March madness so that was probably why. Right next to Wrigley…read moreField, I'm sure this would be a packed but fun spot on game day! We were sat quickly, but service was pretty slow. They have QR codes on the tables for ordering and paying, so that's helpful when it's so busy. It was incredibly loud inside, so be prepared for that. There's an upper level but it was closed when we went (3/21/26). The espresso martini was good, they have cocktail and both non-local and local beer options. The food looked really good but we didn't get any when we went. There are TVs all over. The patio is a great place to sit in the nice weather, and a grassy area to hang out, have kids play, or bring your dog(s). The bathroom was super cool, the back wall was a whole row of windows looking over the street and all the bars. Had a fun Nashville vibe!

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    Big fan of this place…read more Came in for a quick drink before the show at the metro and was served right away, not overpriced and had a cool ambiance to the place. Will return!

    Only giving two stars because of the lovely bartender that served us (didn't catch their name)…read more There was however, another bartender (blonde) that seemed to have some issue with my friend and I being in the bar. We came in around 1:15am, thinking this would be a cool bar to end the night. The first bartender informed us that last call was approaching. We only wanted one round, so we immediately closed out after ordering. That bartender was very attentive and pleasant during the entire transaction. At 1:50am, the other bartender (who wasn't even serving us/hadn't spoke to us) came over and said we needed to start chugging. Her words: "I'm not going to tell you to get the f* out, but you need to chug". She kept telling us we needed to chug, and I kindly told her I wasn't chugging anything because we already paid and I can literally just leave. She brought up the bar closing soon (we already heard the very loud announcement for last call). She proceeded to blame it on having a bad day. Mind you, someone next to me literally just came in, and was being served. She tried to back out of it and kept repeating we'll know when it's time to go. I'm not sure what kind of establishment this is, but she didn't say anything to anyone else but us, the only two Black women at the bar at the time. I don't understand why she felt like it was okay to direct her "bad day" at us, sitting there calmly with two half drunken beers, while there were plenty of other people still up and active at the bar. The behavior displayed, completely unacceptable.

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    3.8
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    1.6 mi

    I love wings and sports with a great vibe. I think I found my new home…read more Output in Wrigleyville is everything you want from a sports bar. The food comes out faster than a CTA bus not stopping for you, and it absolutely slaps. The wings are crispy enough to make a grown Chicagoan emotional, if you love great food and haven't stopped by, then you are missing out. Every TV has a game on, every beer is ice cold, and the vibes are aggressively Chicago -- loud, friendly, slightly unhinged, but in a "we're all in this together" way. You'll hear someone yelling at the refs, someone else arguing about the Cubs bullpen, and somehow it all feels like home. Output is the kind of place where you say "just one drink" and then suddenly it's three hours later, you've made five new friends, and you're ordering another round of wings because "it'd be rude not to." If you're near Wrigley and choose to eat somewhere else, that's on you. Output understood the assignment. My friends and I were pleasantly impressed by the service and the food especially the wings and waffle fries with the truffle aioli. Can't wait to go back.

    Cubs game was rained out and our family was looking for somewhere to eat. This place is not kid…read morefriendly! They were blaring explicit rap music, food took over an hour and when I asked our waitress where our food was I was given attitude. The place is also filthy. The food was subpar and greasy. Go elsewhere.

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    Love how heavy the sauce pours are
    Jim beam honey bbq and honey hot garlic wings
    Jim beam honey bbq and honey hot garlic wings
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    If you love sports and want the energy of the New York Stock Exchange, this is the place…read more The DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field is an absolute must if you're a sports fan. The atmosphere is electric filled with constant action, massive screens everywhere, and nonstop movement that genuinely feels like the NYSE floor... but for sports. Lines moving, bets flying, games on every angle and it's adrenaline in the best way. What really sets it apart is the location and convenience. You're surrounded by a strong lineup of food and beverage options, making it easy to grab a bite or a drink without missing the action. Whether you're settling in for a full slate of games or popping in before or after one, everything you want is right there. If you're looking for a place that combines sports, energy, and easy access to food and drinks, this is exactly where you want to be. Perfect for game days, big events, or just soaking in the ultimate sports-fan environment.

    The draftkings sportsbook had horrible service. To start, our waitress didn't come to our table for…read more22 minutes after we were seated, and I had to go to the bar and ask the bartender to please find her and send her to our table. When she finally came, I ordered a queso without meat because my girlfriend is vegetarian. She acknowledged it, but when our food came over 30 minutes later the queso had meat it in. When I brought this up to her, she told me they never sub out meat from the queso and that I must've not mentioned it to her. I had multiple people at my table confirm that I requested it without meat. To top it off, the waitress Ana forced us to top 20% despite the terrible service and told me to ignore and options on the POS system to change the tip.

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    TV and bar setup
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