Great Salads. Server was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back Drinks were good although can't really screw up Tito's and water. But the ambiance was great, all kinds of people there A Guys after work, Girls Drinks out, Large Family w kids and everything in between. read more

Amazing service from Kathy. She was friendly and attentive. The ribs were just as I remembered them from my childhood from the original restaurant on 95th. read more

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Atmosphere is decent, service is slow, drinks aren't consistent, and food isn't good. Definitely not worth it.

By far one of the best places in Illinois. The food is great with amazing portions. The staff is by far the best ever. The crowd is chill and very respectful. Can't ask for a better place to go or be at. read more

We really enjoyed this place. We went on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. For a table for 5 people the hostess had to ask permission for us to sit. We got permission to sit and had really good food. I did eventually ask why the hostess needed permission and she said because they are fairly new that the chefs couldn't keep up with the orders and having 5 people might put them behind again. One recommendation I suggested to the waitress to tell the manager was to get changing stations for babies. None in women's restroom. I know they are expensive to buy but changing a baby on the floor is really unsanitary!! read more

First visit - went on a Friday night with about six people. Mostly looking for drinks but we wanted to sit at a table together. The tables were great - nice quality wood tables and they didn't wobble which is always nice. It was pretty busy inside but not packed, world series was on and there were a ton of large HD TV's so everyone could see no matter where you sat. Gloria was our server and she kept up with us - checking in frequently. We ordered a bunch of wings and planned to get some other appetizer type food but let me tell you, these wings are massive. She warned us that they take a good 20 min to come out but that it was worth the wait, it was well worth the wait. In fact, if ever I want wings again at home I'll be ordering from here for carry out. At a dollar a wing, best value ever. We all wondered how they get wings so big if that's any indication. They had pot roast sliders which I'll try next time - everything was very fairly priced. The bathrooms were impeccably clean and nice and I guess they're adding a huge beer garden / outdoor area in back soon facing the stadium. Parking was great - food and service was great and it is nice inside. No reason to not go back unless it's on a game night when they're packed already. Glad to have something this nice so close to Garfield Ridge. read more

Driving home from work a couple weeks ago, my wife and I noticed that a restaurant had opened in the long-vacant outbuilding near SeatGeek stadium...and that it was called "Branding Iron". We both remember the original Branding Iron location, tucked inside a bowling alley on 95th street in Oak Lawn. Last night we decided to stop in and try it out. The decor is relaxed and rustic, with a large wooden bar just inside the door, and with a mixture of high and low square tables, all seating four. The lights (at dinner, at least) are turned down low and there's ample screens along each wall (with a larger one at the end of the bar) for watching sports. Service was quick, and we were presented with - yes - DOUGHNUT HOLES!!! Hot and tasty, just like the Branding Iron of old. These were awesome. The menu is varied and extensive, with everything from salads to the Branding Iron ribs (yes, they are THOSE ribs). My wife selected the chicken pot pie and I had the "Black and Bleu" burger with a side of chips. We both also decided to sample the cream of potato soup. The soup was tasty, and wasn't the usual thick white stock with potato bits. It was more of a "Yukon gold" color, and was quite savory. My burger was done to a perfect medium, as ordered), and was accompanied with what tasted like house-made chips and some EXCELLENT cole slaw. My wife's chicken pot pie had an accompaniment of a house salad, which included a celery stalk (nice!), seasoned nicely and with French dressing. The chicken pot pie itself is large and served in a neat ramekin with a small oven mitt over the handle, so you don't burn yourself. The texture of the pie was drier than others I've seen, but quite tasty with the usual mixture of peas and carrots. I must admit that the crust was a bit undone on one side and could have used a bit more time in the salamander. There's an extensive beer and wine menu, with a nice selection of draft beers (even Guinness stout!!!). We opted for a coke and iced tea. I learned that the restaurant is owned by one of the families that had a part in the original location. We'll be back to try out more of the menu, and to grab more of those epic doughnut holes. One note - enter from southbound Harlem via gate N1 of the stadium. Otherwise you need to navigate through the parking lots of Seat Geek stadium to get here. A street side sign at the gate would be nice. read more

Ok...Im very happy this place is here. Nothing decent in the area. Nice size, nice bar, slots. lotsa tables, etc. Ive read mixed reviews on the food...so now after being there 3x heres my take: The wings are a very nice size! Problem is...the breading has ZERO FLAVOR! If it wasnt for the tasty sauces these would be DOA. USE SOME SALT AND PEPPER IN THAT BREADING! Had pot roast paninni twice: first time was AWESOME. Great portion of meat and sandwich was HOT. Had it again recently..barely any meat and lukewarm. The place was NOT busy so zero excuses for that. I had the Cod...pretty good...again...breading NEEDS SEASONING! I also ordered a side Mac & Cheese and hot buttered mushrooms..both were REALLY GOOD. 3rd time I order the mushrooms they were COLD..WTF? Had to send them back. again... it wasnt busy so what is the problem? My buddy ordered the filet steak medium rare.. there was no pink at all and barely hot...thats a $14 sandwich! House chips are on point. Staff is very friendly. Please Branding Iron....get your consistency in order! You have been open long enuf for these type of kinks to be worked out..ESPECIALLY when you arent busy! read more

Sat at the bar for 7 minutes before I asked a waitress walking by for a menu and if she could let the bartender, standing at the other end of the bar talking to a co-worker, know I was there. Ordered my food. French onion soup, chicken fingers and fries. Fingers came out, they ended up being decent. No silverware, no fries. Forgot about the soup. Fries came. They were ok. Soup came last after I reminded her, it was decent. Heard it's only been open a week, but definitely has some stuff to improve. read more

Came here on Sunday for food after bears game and we waited over 45 mins for our food. It came and tasted like shit burger burned , salad messed up, chicken tasted like it's been reheated 5 times like come on wtf. All the workers chilling on there phones to lazy to even wait a table. Drinks were weak af but yet they gave good pours to the drunks that got into a fight and got knocked out outside. Typical ghetto bar full of gangbangers read more

After a long day, Branding Iron was in an ideal spot, across from the Hilton inn. The Fish and chips were perfect and just enough for dinner. The service is great and friendly. read more

Have been to branding iron before and there has been a full staff and I didn't get service however I walked into what may have been hectic to others but the bartender was very accommodating she had her hands full but still made me feel important and was pretty much doing about a three person job to be honest I typically am always brushed off or given horrible service . I appreciate being noticed for once . Thank you bartender with the pig tails I'll be back ti see you read more

Slow veryyyyy slow service in a span of two hours waiting for our food we had the server come one time to ask if we needed refills it was slow too so not sure why they aren't quicker for a order of wings so ridiculous will never come back here even if it's free food was horrible service was as well thumbs down!! read more

My wife and I went there on Saturday December 16th. We each had a half slab of ribs. To say they were awful is an understatement. They were over cooked and dry. We told the waitress. She told the cook and that was as far as it went. There was one other copule who left a short time after we got there. Other than that there were two people at the bar. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!! $50.00 for dried meat. Oh by the way the baked potato was good. read more

It is by the hotel I stay at and it's not absolutely terrible but the food just isn't that great. The service was not the best either. The server I had was on her first night alone and in tears because the kitchen kept getting things wrong and she had to deal with the customers. A table close to me had their sandwich sent back a few times and it even came out cold one time. I definitely recommend finding somewhere better. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it was not very good at all. Just tasted like it was frozen meat that they warmed up and threw some gross BBQ sauce on. The table next to me said they had been going there for years and it was great but new owners bought it and it has gone down hill ever since. So I guess step it up. read more

Went o. A Saturday around 5pm. The place was pretty busy so we sat at the bar . First bar tender was awesome. I'll give her 5 stars. 5 being the highest. Then they changed shift. The second bartender was not great. I'll give her less then 1 start. My partner said she needs a better shirt. She was missing from the bar for awhile. The tickets were pouring out of the computer. Then when she came back she's eating crackers. It seeing that she is way behind. I'd go back. But next time I'll sit a a table not the bar. Their pulled pork wow. The BBQ pulled pork egg rolls were great.my partner ordered brisket They were awesome. Their of beer selection is pretty good. All in all food and beers are great. blond need to focus on the service and not what ever else she has going on. read more

The food and service here was overall excellent. Our server came back at good intervals and always made sure we had enough to drink, and was super courteous towards us. The free donut holes they give were a nice treat, and the appetizers we ordered (Carolina egg rolls and chicken quesadillas) were both hot and delicious. I also ordered a taco salad which was very good as well! All the meat tasted fresh, nothing felt simply reheated. Overall this place is a great new spot to eat at, and we will definitely come back in the future. read more

My sister booked a my niece's Sweet 16 Birthday Party at Branding Iron. The party was booked many weeks ahead of time. My sister went to the restaurant to set up for the party around 4pm. Mind you the birthday girl was to arrive to the venue at 5pm. The place was filled with smoke, there were dirty plates, left over food on the tables, the floor looked like it had not been swept all day. Needless to say, Branding Iron management had forgotten about my niece's party. My sister The staff did not know there was a party of almost 50 coming in an hour. My sister quickly sprang into action. She wiped down the table, clean the floors, and tried to get the food going. There was not enough food to feed the guests. There was not enough rice or tortillas for the meal, and not enough silverware. My sister called the management. They new they dropped the ball, but still, they did not bother to come out and rectify the situation. At 8:30pm, half an hour before the party was to end, here comes a person to collect the payment. The party was almost not happening, say you can't come out to help when things were in chaos, but you show to up to collect the money?????? I have never been in an establishment where they forgot you booked a party and did not come to help figure out what is happening. I am not sure how this matter will be handled, but all I know is that this is not right. This venue is not organized and absolutely not helpful even if it is their mistake. read more

Very happy i stopped in here, awesome food and drinks! The servers were very nice and very attentive to everything my group needed. Everything came out fast and hot, the bbq sauce was sooo good! Can't wait to go again! read more

Good food. I got the brisket platter instead of the brisket sandwich I ordered but not a big deal. Brisket was tender, fries were excellent and it was quick. I ordered to go. read more

My husband and 3 daughters went for dinner. We walked in at 6:40. We get menu n look it over we flag waitress down. She said give me 1 min. 6:50,6:55,7:00,7:10 here comes a young lady tired from taking order on patio. Gets us drinks . Comes back 7:20 takes order. We order happy hour 4-7pm. She says I'll give you the price even tho you ordered after 7. Ok whatever. She bring funnel cake balls (complimentary) yummy I say get more. We ordered boneless wings .50/each. 30 of them. Burger and fries and jumbo wings, soup and French fries. We got our food 25-30 min later. Ok food was good our server was nice. Poor girl . The manager and two other waitresses were so thirsty to kiss Bridgeview Cops butt. Nothing against the cops they were nice. They never spoke to us we were sitting next to cops. Service sucked waitress over worked while other workers stand around. read more

First time here. Service with a smile. Reasonably priced menu. Brisket is soft, tender and juicy. However, the portion size could be a bit larger. The staff was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was very chill with lots of room and TV's for live sporting events. Definitely come back to try other menu options. Good luck! read more

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Went here expecting food to be shitty based on other reviews. Walked in on a Friday night, a band was performing that night which was great, we found a table for our group, got it cleaned off and sat down. The place is big and airy - one big space, big bar in the center, outdoor seating too with a firepit going on this chilly night. The service was slow and forgetful, but this place doesn't have enough staff. We waited for drinks, we waited for food, we didn't get silverware, never got cups for the water pitchers they gave us when we arrived. Our waitress was sweet, but there were only two or three waitresses for the crowd and maybe that would be ok if they were super seasoned multi taskers but they may not have been. The food was average, at best. Better than I expected for the sandwiches we ordered, although one dude got fish and chips and I was glad I didn't. If Management would hire sufficient, efficient staff along with an extra busboy because nothing dirty left our table all night (3 hours, 10 ppl), this place has a chance to be good. read more

Mothers Day brunch was terrible. Eggs floating in water, green beans from a can, fake mashed potatoes, roast beef was carved so thick it was like eating shoe leather. No gravy. Had no idea what we were eating. I think you need to stick with your menu. You are not a buffet restraunt. read more

Branding Iron - Chicago BBQ Review There are some things in life which stir the soul; a first kiss, the birth of a child, and having phenomenal BBQ. While I wouldn't consider myself a connoisseur, I can tell the difference between off-the-charts-good BBQ and mediocre BBQ. My palette was honed while I lived in Texas. Some may argue BBQ from the Carolinas, or Kansas City, or Tennessee could rival Texas BBQ. Argument aside and because we could spend days debating those subtleties of regional BBQ preference, the thing most people would agree on is Chicago is not capable of making good BBQ... and yet my search for delicious BBQ in the Chicagoland area continues. Today I tried Bedford Park's new BBQ joint The Branding Iron. Prior to the visit, I researched the menu. It was very promising to see they had 12 hour-smoked brisket on the menu. They also had short ribs, rib tips, and other items you would expect to see on the menu. Not just promising, it also stoked my excitement. I could bypass a BBQ joint not having cornbread or banana pudding, but at least they did have sweet tea. When I arrived, I already knew I was going to have the 2 meat, which meant, of course, brisket and ribs. The cool thing about The Branding Iron is they serve you donut holes, which, if you went to a CPS, tasted a lot like the Superdonut. When the food arrived, a colleague's food was served first. She had also ordered brisket and my first impression is it looked really dry. When my food was served, it looked dry as well. Visually, it just looked off for BBQ. But, you can't judge a book by it's cover, right? So I brushed it aside and tore into my two-meat treat. Brisket was dry and cold. It tasted like brisket but lacked something which fires off the fireworks in the taste buds like other brisket has in the past. The ribs were no better. The weren't sizzling hot and also seemed to have one thing missing. It's difficult to describer verbally, but numerically, I would say it was a 4 out of 10. If you're from Chicago, I would say Famous Dave's is better, and that really tells you something. I guess I should mention some positives; the macaroni and cheese was excellent. My friends also raved about the homemade potato chips. Oh, and they don't have a happy hour, but the bar looks nice. Two things, aside from mediocre BBQ work against The Branding Iron; first, it's too expensive. The menu has items of lower cost, such as burgers and sandwiches, but you go to a BBQ joint for the BBQ. Second, it's ridiculously difficult to get into. It sits on the south-bound side of Harlem Ave. and can only be accessed if you're coming from the North; or if you arrive by helicopter. read more

The Easter Buffet. Tasted like gas station food . It was over priced and cold . And the omelette bar . Consist of a . Cook at the end of the food table . With a small 2 burning hot plate and a friying pan . I will never return. 100 wasted. I only have 1 star because I couldn't leave no stars . read more

Do not order BBQ. It is not their specialty. I ordered the sample platter. The brisket lacked taste but was eatable. The pulled pork was drenched in sauce which for BBQ is a sign that they are serving last night's left overs. The beans and cole slaw had no flavor. For me it was the true meaning of bar food. Presentation is pretty but lack flavor and quality. read more

Pretty good food when they get it right. I order the salads, and had missing ingredients as described on the menu. When preparing for take out, there has not been one instance the order has been correct. Always missing something. My last two orders were missing items. No salad dressing, missing dessert. Best eat in. read more

Ordered for takeout with a coupon. Ribs are dry, stale, and doesn't fall of the bone. Side of beans tasted like they were from a can. Will not repeat. Go elsewhere. read more

Service was pretty poor, food & drinks were great & the company was even better. If you looking to go here on a snowy day-sit far away from the door unless you want a chill from all that come in. Was a pretty cool environment, large bar, and good location with easy parking. French onion soup & bloody marry were pretty good. Place was 'alright' nothing to impressive. read more

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Delicious giant cheeseburgers. I highly recommend this place. The service was awesome. Waitress was delightful and friendly. Good food and customer service is hard to find these days! read more

I live in the area and went back today because I had a taste for a burger and a beer. Well... they no longer carry Guinness, which I was like ok, ill order a margarita. Looked at the menu and that was now changed and not for the better. The bartender cones over to our tables and tells us they don't have the margaritas they had on special any more. So now. I can't order the food I came to get, the drinks I wanted to get either. This place went down hill big time. First time I ever walked out of a restaurant, they couldn't serve anything I got before. Very sad. Now, they only cater to those that are around on game days and don't care about the actual demographic of the immediate area. So very disappointing. read more

Since I got this with Door Dash I have to rate it a star higher than I want to, to be fair. I got a full slab of ribs, which they only gave a half slab. No big deal I got the credit for the other half. The ribs had a good flavor and were right up my alley, requiring enough pull to get it off the bone but still tender. The baked potato was just that, an average baked potato. Skip the coke slaw here. Tasteless shreds of cabbage. I assume if I ate there I'd be more satisfied, hence the 4 star rating. read more

They have false advertising. I order a Paloma drink and they don't make it with what they claim to put on it . It's wrong. If you don't believe try ii so you can see for yourself. Instead of using grape fruit type drink they use something like sprite. And that's not what and how it's supposed to be made and how they advertise it read more

Nice outdoor seating. Nice place for a date or gathering. Many delicious food options.

This is what the regular wings ACTUALLY look like! I seen the image in the food photos of their wings and these are not what I expected. I was looking forward to naked wings not breaded deep fried gigantic wings. Some may like this style I unfortunately do not. read more

Branding Iron - Bars Near Me - Bridgeview, Illinois

First, and will be only, time there. Very much a sports bar atmosphere, so naturally very noisy. Our waitress was nice and polite, but inefficient and not very attentive. Took quite some time to get our drinks (she did apologize), as well as the food. Had the pot pie - very bland. Husband had the ribs, which he said were good. All in all, just a mediocre experience and not worth going back. read more

I ordered online today. The process was a little annoying. The avocado panini was delicious. The Mac and cheese was yummy. The honey chicken boneless wings were great. The pulled pork sandwich was too salty. Fries and chips were great. read more

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Ordered the salmon and honestly it was really gross. Rubbery and overcooked. Cucumber mixed drink tasted good but didn't seem to have alcohol in it. Also tried the ribeye and asked for it medium but it also came extremely dry and didn't have much flavor. Cheese curds were good and Mac n cheese was decent. read more

Your average BBQ Bar place. I am old enough to have gone to the original Branding Iron on 95th street, but I can't remember their ribs from back then. The ribs are ok, nothing special, around here there never was a really good rib place. The beans are way above average. Service is good. Nice place but it is hard to get to if you're traveling north on Harlem. read more