Our company hosted our Summer Corporate Outing and we had an incredible time. The food, drinks, and venue were amazing and the staff was extremely helpful and had great hospitality. We would definitely host another event here in the future. I would highly recommend for a team looking to spend time on the riverwalk after work. They were very accommodating in terms of weather and with our headcount change. read more

We were looking for a casual restaurant before a nearby show, and had an early dinner here. Honestly, I thought this restaurant was punching above their weight! I admit, I thought the name was pretty generic and wasn't expecting a lot, but things were executed very well. I had a vegetarian sandwich that had delicious grilled zucchini and eggplant on it as well as tomato, lettuce, and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Bread was good too, and I felt like it was a nice, healthy option. My friend had the prosciutto flatbread and really enjoyed it. Nice, tart frozen margarita hit the spot. Nice staff too! read more

This place is cute and it's always packed due to its prime riverwalk location. Counter service is friendly and efficient and the food and drinks are pretty good. I'd love to see a QR code on the tables for ordering drinks. I often have to scrounge in my bag for items like sunglasses and hand sanitizer that I can use to reserve my table when I walk back to the front to order a second drink. The ONLY minus for me is that every time I come here the music is way too loud. I'm sitting here right now with earplugs in because no matter where you sit, you are near a speaker blasting way-too-loud music. read more

Brews & Bites - Order food at the front counter, pick up at the end when your buzzer rings. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a nice spot on the river walk. We stopped by to have dinner and enjoy the views on our first night in Chicago. Even on a weekday it was packed and had a great vibe. Ordering was very easy. You place the order at the counter and take a buzzer to be notified once your order is ready. The service and food were great! read more

Brews & Bites is a fun spot to grab a drink, especially if you're looking for a casual place to cool off. My friend and I stopped by during happy hour and ordered the frozen margaritas with Tajín on the rim, and they were refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for a warm afternoon. We also took advantage of the happy hour specials and ordered the chips and guacamole along with the beer cheese and pretzel. Both were tasty and made for great snacks to share while enjoying our drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff was friendly, making it an enjoyable place to spend some time. My only downside was the pricing outside of the happy hour specials. While the deals from 4 PM to 6 PM are definitely worth it, the regular menu prices felt a bit high for what you get. Overall, I'd still recommend stopping by, especially during happy hour. The frozen margaritas were delicious, the appetizers hit the spot, and it's a great place to unwind with friends. read more

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Stopped by for a drink since we were walking g along the riverwalk. Nothing special about this place. Overpriced drinks and no happy hour. Seating for more than two was not among the riverwalk which is what we were looking for. They had a kitchen and the food smelled great and seemed to order the food at a different stand just a bit down from the bar. read more

Our team came here for dinner after our company event. Perfect place to unwind and mingle. The menu has the typical grill selection and drinks. We shared a few appetizers then ordered dinner. I got the chicken sandwich and fries. It was really good!! Exceeded my expectations! Really beautiful views of the water with boats going by. Overall fun vibe! read more

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Such a great spot along the Chicago Riverwalk! They have the best views of the merchandise mart, especially in the evenings for art on the mart. We ate here and had some spritzes as well. I enjoyed everything but especially the Chicago hot dog. Also, it's good to know they have a little gelato stand if you want to get some ice cream to cool off while walking on a hot summer day!! read more

Great place to grab food and drinks by the river. Highly recommend coming on a Thursday night for live music and the art on the mart. Dog friendly too! read more

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Great food! We ordered sandwiches, salads, crepes, ahi tuna and beer cheese with hot pretzel and more..all excellent. Great service...our table of 20 gals was thrilled with the restaurant staff. From the manager, to the cooks, to the waitress, to the clean up crew...we were met with friendly, efficient service. Strongly recommend Bites & Brews. read more

Trivia: What type of pickle finds its way onto the Chicago dog? This has a wonderful view of the river and some of the architecturally significant buildings to gaze upon. The Chicago dog was great and the beer was cold. Service was okay. I was surprised with how long the hot dog took. My friend had ordered fries and was almost finished with them. I figured my buzzer must have been broken so I wandered down to the kitchen, but wasn't sure where to pick up food or who to ask. But then my buzzer went off. It was weird. Not busy at all, long wait time. But the hot dog was tasty! read more

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Nice outdoor patio, good food and drinks, although their Hugo spritz was pretty sweet! Came here for a company lunch and the food was great read more

Brews & Bites - Hugo spritz - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great location on the Riverwalk! Great place to watch Art on the Mart. It was really crowded but service was great. Food is decent - good place for snacks and good drink menu. read more

I was at Brews & Bites last night with Chicago Women's Connection to hear Music of the Baroque Riverwalk Performance. It was a fabulous night! The staff at Brews & Bites was extremely accommodating, thoughtful and efficient. Our group grew rather large and it was not a problem. My meal was delicious and they really nailed my espresso martini -- YUM!! I can't wait to go back to Brews & Bites! read more

Nice patio area for seating on the river. Drinks were fast and good. Chicken ceaser salad was a bit of a wait, chicken is seasoned good but not worth the wait in my opinion read more

Brews & Bites - Chicken ceaser salad, rose, patio view - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We are happy with Eva's serving style! She was beyond attentive and kind and loving!! She's super great and we loved her energy! The music is lounging and just the perfect music for your soul it beautiful vibe for a nice day and great food! The food isn't served on plates and the drinks are all served on plastic cup but it works bc who wants to wash dishes The burgers were the highlight of the day! Then the chicken Sandwich was super delicious Then the mushroom ravioli - it was good but I wished it had more creamy sauce - it may seem like it's a small amount of ravioli but it's more then you think. I enjoyed it with a request of sliced Jalapeños However we truly enjoyed ourselves and the drinks are phenomenal!! read more

Brews & Bites is such a hidden gem along the river! We stopped by for drinks and food and had such a great experience. Everything we ordered was flavorful, and the drinks were just as good. What really makes this place special is the atmosphere--it's so relaxing to sit outside by the river. read more

To be completely transparent, I didn't have high expectations for this spot. It's on the riverwalk and most the riverwalk food is pretty meh. Of course, the view of merchandise mart is great. The service was surprisingly attentive and everybody was sweet. We got the lamb burger and the chicken sandwich. Honestly, I was blown away. It's not anything crazy, but simple, fresh ingredients prepared well. If I have a craving for a burger, I would definitely come back again. So good and so affordable too! read more

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I visited Brews and Bites in Chicago with a group of four during my trip, and I absolutely loved it. The location is right on the Riverwalk, and the atmosphere was perfect for a casual afternoon. I brought my dog Mojo along, and they were super welcoming. Being able to relax by the water with friends and my dog was such a highlight. I ordered a wheat beer, and my friend got a piña colada. We shared chips and guacamole and also ordered some nachos. I wish I had taken a picture of the chips and guac because they were easily the star of the meal. The nachos were fine, but the guacamole and chips were a hundred percent better. The chips were homemade and honestly some of the best tortilla chips I have ever had--crispy, fresh, and perfectly salted. The service was friendly, and the overall vibe made it a great experience. I would absolutely recommend stopping by if you are on the Riverwalk. And definitely get the chips and guac. I will be dreaming about those chips. read more

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great location, fantastic service and i loved my smashburger! such a great place on the riverwalk.

Nice spot on the riverwalk but agreed with other reviews that music is a little too loud. I also went during happy hour and didn't notice till after I left that the waitress charged me the normal price for chips and guac. I tried to call but they don't have a service setup. Not a lot of options for happy hour besides pitchers which is a bummer. Portion of guac was very small. Since they're relatively new I'm sure they're still learning. Hopefully they'll add more choices and also pay attention during happy hour for prices. read more

We went this summer and I'm still thinking about that pesto sandwich! It was such a simple sandwich but they made sure it was flavorful and filling. My friend said the burger was really delicious too. The drinks and dessert were good. Service was fast and efficient. Oh, and the view? BREATHTAKING. It's on the riverwalk so prime time location for a meal with some sight seeing. read more

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I love being downtown along the river so the ambiance is nice right off the bat. The tables are outside along the riverwalk. It can be hot in the sun during summer. The smash burger I had was delectable. It was cooked perfectly, very juicy. The toppings were good too and complimented the burger nicely. The fries were meh. I think I would skip them if I ate here again. read more

Nice view, music was a little too loud, but food was averagely priced and food came out in a good amount of time. Took my dog there! The one worker was kind and brought over a dog water bowl for my dog lol, thanks! read more

Zero transparency about reservation and horrible service. Do not waste your money here.

Came to this place for lunch. Friendly staff, delicious food and a perfect location to enjoy the riverwalk. Love the vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

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HORRIBLE!!! DO NOT EAT HERE! . Waited almost 2 hours with only one other table and both burgers were raw red meat. Couldn't eat.

This restaurant has a gorgeous spot right on the river. There are plenty of seats, two bars, and the food and drinks were great. The staff is fantastic. They're friendly, welcoming, polite. I would recommend it! read more

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This was my first time eating a Chicago hotdog! It was good I can say. The place I think is more about the lovely ambience, the perfect view of the river and Merchandise Mart and the open seating area. The service was great though and I also loved their drink menu and the selection of different beers. Me and my friend had a Modelo, Jack Daniel's whiskey mixed with Coca Cola (comes in a can apparently which I didn't know) and each had a hotdog chicken and beef. read more

Brews & Bites - Chicken hotdog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was looking for a location down by the Riverwalk that we could watch the Art on the Mart free light show and found this Brews & Bites establishment directly across from the show. The staff was very welcoming and suggested the crêpe Suzette for my wife and I had the mushroom ravioli. Both were excellent and the service was great. Don't miss the light show. It also was great. read more

Brews & Bites - The crêpe Suzette. Awesomely delicious. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came here for a light snack on the River Walk and the staff was INCREDIBLE. Drinks were great, food was great- and the server even brought us out a free side of fries!! Great service, definitely will be coming back!! read more

Food was fantastic, got a Chicago Dog and it was fresh and Flavorful, staff were awesome and a good spot, enjoy ur food while watching a free show on the face of the Merchandise Mart, Ambiance of the location is awesome, remember u get the chicago dog, u cant put ketchup on it, its also card only, overall would eat their again read more

Brews & Bites - Chicago Dog Grilled Hot Dog on a Poppi seed bun Mustard Relish Onions Tomatos Sport Peppers Celery salt - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food! Great service! And a fabulous view of the river! The crepes are delicious and tastes just like the ones made in France. Very authentic! The mushroom ravioli is very good. The food comes out quick too! read more

Great food and great ambience, especially at night when viewing art on the mart. Will definitely go back this year. Also great service.