I've had some really delicious experiences with Brownstone! The queso con carne dip is something I have to get every single time. The house mustard that comes with their pretzel is also so delicious. I'm a sandwich/wrap person, and the pesto chicken sandwich, grown-up grilled cheese, and southwest wrap have all been super tasty. I was really excited about the pear and goat cheese salad (I've given it a few tries) but the pears have always been rock hard and flavorless (I know they're not always in season, they just don't taste great on the salad this way) and the fritters haven't ever tasted particularly fresh to me for some reason. I do also think $8 is a little pricey for the size and contents of their side of fruit (a few cubes of cantaloupe/honeydew and one piece of pineapple). read more

Best burger, top tier! So many options for toppings and buns. They have the actual BEST onion rings I think I've ever had . Staff is friendly and fun and always super attentive! Just a great, solid midwestern bar with excellent food! read more

I must admit I was harsh with my prior review of Brownstone. This experience with out of controls was a first. I have gone to Brownstone a LOT in the past and have had great experiences. This one abnormal occasion really got to me. That said, O reacted unfairly and I am now changing my review. Brownstone is a great neighborhood place with great food and excellent drinks! Staff is always super friendly. read more

I moved a couple thousand miles away a few years ago and I still daydream about this place's steak sandwich. That thing was a great comfort in 2020. I recommend the steak sandwich. God I miss that steak sandwich. The rest was always good too. read more

Great Service! Fun atmosphere! Bartender Andy was fun to talk to. Very knowledgeable about sports! So fun! read more

The Stone, as we affectionately call it, is a perfect neighborhood bar. They have a large menu, with options as healthy as salads and hummus bowls, but as unhealthy as fried chicken topped with onion rings. Their tots are a must, and the Buffalo chicken rolls are the kinda thing you'll order to share, then hoard to yourself. There is a good beer list, but don't sleep on the cocktails. The peach mule, sangria, and hibiscus lemonade have gotten me through many a work lunch (don't tell my boss). The staff is super friendly and attentive. I've never had a messed up order or missing drink. I usually come during my lunch break at work, and they're great at getting us in and out in an hour. They have trivia and bingo nights, and always show whatever sports game is the flavor of the day. Literally just a perfect neighborhood spot. read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decent but not spectacular local bar. On a summer spring day I enjoyed their patio and great service but I can't say that I was overwhelmed by their food. I had with the chips and cheese dip, which was lackluster. Standard nacho chips and the cheese was semi-warm. Very much felt like food service standard fare and would've liked something more unique and fresh. read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Chips and quest - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a terrible experience at Brownstone Tavern. My girlfriend walked in carrying an apple cider juice (non-alcoholic), and a bald man--who I believe may have been the manager--rudely yelled at her, accusing her of trying to bring alcohol inside. He was extremely unprofessional, even saying she couldn't drink it on the sidewalk or the property. He then told us we could not dine there. The way he handled the situation was completely disrespectful and unnecessary. We left immediately and will never dine here. If this is how customers are treated, I can't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Food is always good. Atmosphere is great. I like bourbon and Brownstone has a GREAT selection.

Solid local bar - nothing extraordinary but has all the fundamentals. Food overall was alright - mainly typical bar food, though the cookie skillet is a nice little treat! Got the chance to sit outside where they have some basic table and chairs. There is a space with a couch for larger groups that looked nice. Service was attentive and quick. read more

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Brownstone is a great neighborhood bar! For lunch and dinner, their burgers are top notch. The ingredients for the build your own burger are always fresh and the patty has always been cooked to perfection! For brunch, their chicken and waffles is so good and their breakfast burrito is a great way to start the day. Brownstone's inside is cozy, especially during the winter, and their patio is perfect for the summer! read more

Was visiting Chicago when we stumbled open this gem! Sat at the bar(wish i remembered his name, I wanna say it was Andrew?) my bf and I saw they had a whiskey flight so we got that to try with out our beers; it was delicious and nice to try different ones (and I personally am not a huge fan of whiskey). The bartender let us know about a deal they have on whiskey/bourbon on Tuesday nights so we came back for that before we had to leave the next day, and once again WONDERFUL service and tons of choices for whiskey and bourbon; wish we didn't eat before bc their food also looked delicious. read more

Excellent bourbon selection. They changed the TV to the NHL playoff game we wanted to watch. Nachos were very tasty too. I would return when in town. read more

About six months ago, I left a bad review -- something I wrote after a bad day and a few drinks that I immediately went to delete the next morning but the owner had already responded. Truth is, Brownstone is a neighborhood staple that truly caters to its regulars and community of sports lovers. I've always been appreciative with how friendly much of the staff has been to me -- knowing my favorite drink, favorite bar stool, and willing to have a chat. When you walk in, you will most likely be greeted by Tanya, who is the best GM hired and sets the tone. Recommend sitting at the bar, getting the barbacoa bowl, fish tacos ... burgers (in that order) and a beer (great rotation, though I personally have stuck with what I love). Bar can get packed for games, trivia ... and know that there can be a family dinner hour with kids. It's pretty clear that Adam, the owner, takes a lot of pride and care in what he offers and who he staffs. read more

Yum, the food is super duper delicious. The prices are ultimately affordable. The atmosphere is truly energetic. Go Hawks! It's the home of the Seahawks Hawks nest in Chicago. The customer service is amazing. It's pretty chill. It's also a great place to take family on a Sunday dinner and Saturday afternoon. Big thumbs up to the owners. I can't tell you their name by heart, but they know me and my family every time when enter... read more

Ordered delivery from here and it was outstanding. We had cheese curds, beef filet sandwich with a side of onion rings (which were some of the best we've ever eaten), a chicken salad and mac & cheese. Next time we'll visit in person and look forward to it! read more

The Brownstone is a great spot!! They have good food and good drinks! I have been to birthdays, baby showers, graduation parties, and Sunday football drinking here before. Always a good time! My latest trip here was when indoor dining was closed. It was cold outside but the waiter was nice to get the heat lamps going for us so it made it manageable! The food and drinks hit the spot! All there food is really good. read more

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I really wanted to like this place because they had a great outdoor patio area and wonderful service. Due to COVID-19, the menu is online (via the QR code on the tables) and the restaurant is serving everything in one-time use disposables. As a result, there is an extra service charge due on your tab. As an appetizer, we ordered the hand battered cheese curds, which was pretty good (for those who like lightly battered curds). For food I ordered the traditional jumbo wing, half with garlic Parmesan and the other half with Guinness BBQ sauce. The wings were OK. One plus side is that There were quite a few in the order! Overall, great atmosphere If you wanted to sit on the patio and grab a few drinks. read more

Everything is delicious and the staff are incredibly helpful. I love the steak salad and the onion rings. The fact that they have blood-orange San Pellegrino puts the cherry on top of the sundae for me! read more

My husband and I order from here very often, usually through a delivery service. I haven't been going out much due to my horrible anxiety attacks and my high blood sugar. Due to this I have a service dog. So yesterday I decided to come in with my husband and service dog for the first time because we wanted to get out and check the actual restaurant out and I had the worst customer service from a manager ever. I also just had a procedure done on my leg and you can clearly see that I had bandages on my leg. I think the manager name is Adam, he is a bald guy. Before I even got to the front door, the manager didn't even want us there because I had my small 13 pound service dog with me. He was very rude, he sat us at the smallest table with horrible chairs that I couldn't even sit on because they were too high and I was sliding off of them because they were so slippery. Plus I couldn't sit on them because my leg was hurting from keeping it extended for so long so I wouldn't fall off the chair. He then said you're going to keep your dog on the floor right? I said yes, of course. Then he had the nerve to ask me what service does my dog perform. I of course told him right away. Then it looked like he was looking up the services of a service dog. He was the only person ever to ask me this out of the 4 years that I had him. Then he acted like he didn't even believe me. He kept staring at me and my dog. His attitude was so horrible and he made our time there just miserable. At least the waitress was very nice and friendly. I just couldn't believe this and he just made my anxiety and blood sugar go through the roof. Omg!!!! This place has the worst management ever!!! If you're in the service and hospitality industry, don't you think you should be nice and hospitable!!! read more

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Been here a few times prior to covid, but recently had dinner and drinks on the patio. There were plenty of tables and the employees had masks on. Everything was served on recyclable plates, bowls, etc. read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Southwest Wrap - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such great cocktails and the bartender was incredibly friendly. The staff was so welcoming and and the vegetarian and pescatarian options are delicious! We can't wait to come back! read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been coming here for 13 years for March Madness. And have a friend I see only once a year here on the first Friday of March Madness. After missing Brownstone due to COVID, I can confidently say that they are currently serving the best food we have ever had here. Kitchen is . We've always loved the skillet cookie. But now their salad (!!) game is also really on point. And the true sleeper on the menu is the onion rings. They batter them in house and it shows. Freaking great. And servers and bartenders really stepped it up to handle March Madness crowd. Bonus points for Malort special. read more

This place is definitely a no go for delivery now. Asked for sauce on the side. Got it all over the burger. Asked for well done burger. Got it rare. Asked for no lettuce, tomato, and onions. Got lettuce,tomato, and onions. Burger arrived cold even though it was delivered about a half hour after ordering. Burger packaging was oozing some unknown brown substance. I didn't bother trying that slaw. It looks questionable. Received a cup of ketchup even though I didn't ask for it nor were fries included in the order. The delivery driver (who was theirs) can barely speak English. Same old half ass packaging. Never again. Pathetic. read more

This place is delicious! Came here for the first time today with a bunch of family members, a group of 9, and I was pleasantly surprised. We all ordered something different, as seen in the pictures, and everyone loved their food! I ordered the mac and cheese and it was wonderful, though I kind of wish the mac and cheese had regular bread crumbs instead of the parmesan ones because it was a little too much cheese for my liking since the mac and cheese is already made with three different kinds of cheese. On weekends, they have brunch until 3pm, and this brunch includes build your own Bloody Marys and it was great. They have at least 12 different hot sauces to choose from, Zing Zang mix or the restaurants own, and different cheeses and meats that you can put inside, along with jalapenos, different kinds of olives, banana peppers, and different types of powders, such as cayenne, chili, and celery salt. My bloody turned out absolutely amazing because I mixed a bunch of their pineapple habanero hot sauce with Zing Zang mix. Honestly wonderful. After the bloody, I ordered a 1/2 carafe of red sangria and it was wonderful, though it was sweeter than some others I have tried elsewhere. Our service here was absolutely wonderful and our waitress was a sweetheart and very attentive. The restaurant was pretty slow because right down the street, Ribfest was going on, but regardless, I enjoyed my experience. They have tons of wonderful items on their menu, and they also have plenty of sides to choose from, which is definitely a plus because too many places do not have many side options. Overall, I will definitely be back here and I cannot wait to try their chicken and hummus sandwich because it sounds amazing. read more

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Just no. Bad management and stale food delivered. Management will argue with you instead of trying to rectify the situation. You will clearly see this in responses here. read more

Michelle (I think) was the best server EVER! Attentive but also held our rowdy group in check. Great outdoor seating, amazing service and great food. One of the best Buffalo grilled chicken wraps I have had! Sounds basic, but so satisfying. Family and dog friendly outside. read more

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Went for a celebration bite to eat and omg it did not disappoint! I had the steak sandwich and it was AMAZING!!! The bartender was superrrr sweet and they even had really cute Halloween decorations which I absolutely loved! I am a local and this place might be my new spot! read more

I went to pick up a bottle of bourbon from a barrel club I belong to. I figured I'd check this place out as I had an appetite, as did my brother in law. We were happy with the bourbon selection and drinks offered. The waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered shrimp tacos and my BIL ordered the chicken pesto sandwich. While enjoying our drinks and waiting for lunch to come out, we listened to some solid 90s country (always a hit with me). Both meals were great. We agreed we'd like to come back and give the brunch menu a try, as many options sparked our interest. read more

Decided to grab a beer here on a freezing cold Chicago night. The restaurant is large enough to seat a bunch of people comfortably in various seating styles including partial booths. I appreciated the restaurant being warm and cozy on such a cold night. The restaurant had a nice beer list and we chose a Half Acre IPA. The beer was great but could have been a little colder . The waitress was helpful and quick to grab anything we needed. We decided to split the buffalo chicken sandwich on pretzel roll. It was SO good. I loved the onion rings on top. They also gave a HUGE portion of tater tots, which were hot, crispy, and delicious. The two of us couldn't even finish them. I like that the bar was crowded but not overly crowded. It was no problem getting a table on a Friday night and had plenty of room for large parties. It was also kid friendly without being overtaken by children. This place would be five stars easy if they added some more vegetarian options to the apps. It would be great if they had a veggie burger slider option... and added the option of getting a single fish taco or vegetarian taco.... maybe a goatcheese marinara. We will be back! read more

I met a friend here for dinner. We came around 7pm on Friday and we were seated right away, outside. Service was fine. I had a sangria which was just ok. My friend and I shared some yummy cheese curds. My Barbacoa bowl was tasty but not as warm as I would have liked. Overall a good experience. read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Barbacoa Bowl - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A friend and I randomly visited this place for a quick bite. Food was not bad but not great either. I ordered the boneless buffalo wings and pear & goat cheese salad while my friend ordered a cup of soup and 2 tacos. Our waiter was sweet, helpful and attentive. read more

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Pretty good atmosphere. They do brunch on Saturday and Sundays. Good bar food and spacious. They do offer some outdoor seating for when it's a nice day. Also... One of the only places I have gone to that have Angry Orchard Rose on draft! read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Angry Orchard Rose - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got a chance to come here this past weekend to see the Mayweather-McGregor fight and it was a decent time. My buddy called and reserved a table for us to make sure we had guaranteed seats which was awesome! Our server Courtney was definitely on point as she was always there to take our next orders and was good at making sure our bills were separated properly. I had some pretty good beers as well as a bunch of makers mark/ginger ale...I think a shot showed up at some point as well. We were here for about 5+ hours so food was needed. I got the fish tacos which came in a set of 3 along with a bowl of cilantro rice. You can choose 3 different tacos, but I went with 2 shrimp tacos (Courtney recommended) and one sauteed tilapia. The Tilapia taco was pretty decent, but the shrimp tacos were surprisingly meh....wasn't very flavorful and was just plain weak. The cilantro rice was the antithesis of flavor and taste...I had to use my buddy's ranch dressing from his wings to help out there. Later in the night while the fight took place I got hungry again from all the liquor I was drinking so I decided to order 3 sliders (1 mini burger and 2 smoked brisket sliders) and they were much better than the tacos and rice. Pretty good service, decent bar grub (minus the rice) and good service. Definitely the place to check out a big sporting event. read more

We came here with a group of friends to catch up and have some food. Everything was fine until our dairy-allergic friend noticed there was cheese at the bottom of his tacos even though he had told the server he was dairy free. Not noticing until he had eaten the majority of his food, he noticed the manager and promptly needed to leave. I'm writing this review because the manager, David, did what every good manager would do and took care of our bill. It was extremely gracious of him and he came over and made sure all of us were ok. He provided an excellent level of service and we will definitely come back, since we know kitchens make mistakes sometimes. read more

Look at this meal! Good job Brownstone. Friendly people there and good food. Try the cheese curds! Those things are real good. read more

Brownstone Tavern & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a neighborhood bar, we love this place! Good food, they have high top high chairs for little kiddos (big plus!), and friendly staff!

Ordered a burger and tots for lunch on Uber eats and it was great! Very filling. I am ordering lunch for the second day in a row.

Unfortunately, not a great experience. They were severely understaffed so our poor waitress did an amazing job considering, but the wait was incredibly long for mediocre food. The steak sandwich was hardly edible with all the tendons in it. Probably will not return. Nothing of note to give it a second chance. read more

Atmosphere: 3/5 Patio was actually kind of nice. But the big signs on the side of the building were tacky. It was a nice night so it's hard to go lower. Service: 4/5 So, they messed up part of our order, and apologized. Probably not their fault, and they were very nice about it. Food: 3/10 Ya... got the southwest salad. It was bad. The lettuce wasn't crisp. The chicken was legitimately gross. Like it was greenish and kind of soggy. Seems like it had been sitting around all day or was frozen because it was really dry. It initially came without dressing, which they realized and corrected. I think they took something off the check but I'm giving them credit for that in the service section. Ya, maybe its my fault for getting a salad at a Tavern, but don't put it on the menu if the prepackaged salad kits at Jewel are better. Shout out Jewel. Value: 2/5 Sunday nights they have $5 Miller/Coors Drafts as the special. Cool. Not a wild deal but not a bad deal. Only problem is that on the regular drink menu they only have Miller Lite and Coors Lite, priced at $5, which isn't compatible with the idea of a "special". General oversight is an optimistic explanation. Combined with the quality of my salad, I'm calling this a two, or overpriced. Overall, I would not recommend this place to friends, even though it's very close to where I live. In Chicago, there are so many options for food and drink, it's part of what makes the city so great. I rarely leave reviews this bad, check my history. But, Brownstone wasn't really able to do anything well, so I say spend your money elsewhere. read more