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    Cardozo's Pub

    3.2 (121 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CARDOZO'S PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    House Salad And Well Whiskey
    Steve A.

    Bars in the Loop are usually pretty expensive. Cardozo's Pub is among the more affordable ones. It has cheap drinks and some pretty okay food as well. Gets busy with people coming after work coming for the happy hour. This is the kind of place where it's not as busy weekends because of this. A place like this is becoming increasingly rarer around here. It's been here a pretty long time and it probably hadn't changed a lot. The bar is located in the basement of a building which makes it feel more like home in a way. Because it was happy hour it was time for some drinks. It had $5 wells so we got some whiskey. As for the food, not bad. There's casual fare like burgers and simple Italian like spaghetti. Kind of light on vegetarian choices. They did have one thing. It was $8 for a House Salad, and while it was basic, it was fresh. This would be okay for a light lunch. Happy that places like this are still around. It has a pretty nice selection of beers including crafts, on tap and many more in bottles and cans. The food is pretty good actually for a bar and has fried and healthy options.

    Latest menu

    Very solid. Glad friend and I made decision to meet here for work lunch; the Yelp pictures and reviews are dated. Menu was refreshed and service was great. I'll be back.

    good bar experience. drinks were good, service was fast, and the vibes were chill and friendly! We didn't get food

    a tray of food and a glass of beer
    Erin C.

    Cheap, sleepy, divey basement bar in the loop. Cold beer and hot bar food. Carpet and pool!

    Cardozo's burger

    New menu since they've opened up again, and everything has been delicious Lots of specials throughout the week out and tasty food for a good price in the Loop -- will definitely swing by again.

    Chicken breast sandwich
    Dan P.

    I have been here twice for food and drinks after work with work people . Service isn't good. By that I mean that the server I had most recently was just not nice. She basically threw drinks at us and angrily asked if we were ready to order. But she got us the food and drinks and did so efficiently. I can deal with mean if the service is otherwise okay. It reminded me of going to a bar/pub in New England. You might get beat up on a little, but you get your drinks and food. The food is adequate bar fare. I had an okay chicken Caesar salad with a little too much dressing. The best part is the $4.50 bottles. For that I will be back and deal with the mean server. We ended up tipping her well.

    Burnt Reuben

    The waitress that was working on 10/23/19 at 11:15 is extremely rude. She actually told us she did not want to serve us because we had a group of 6 and she was the only waitress working. She tossed the food in the middle of the table. Was rude the entire visit. My order was burnt. My co-worker got the wrong order. The manager said he is too busy to talk to us.

    Downstairs..in the basement....

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    Rip-off, they added 23% to the bill automatically. The food is mediocre at best. I recommend happy hour at One North or Stocks and Blondes.

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    Kayla is a top tier bartender and makes great drinks for affordable prices in the Loop! -- She really knows how to handle a busy crowd.

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    Haven't been in years. It used to be great for afternoon lunches during work days. The shrimp de John's and veal parm were always great!

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    Amazing bartender, Kayla always takes good care of our group. Food is also delish, the Cardozos burger always hits the spot!

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    I've been a fan of the savory pies for years but was able to try the breakfast version. The crust…read moreis actually the perfect vehicle for a breakfast sandwich. All that was missing was maybe a packet of hot sauce. The take away Steak n Ale pies hit just like always. Great service as well.

    I recently went in and asked about the wait time for a table for two. They asked me if I had signed…read moreup to be part of the waitlist, after I said no, she explained that I had to scan the QR code to get placed in waitlist and the waitlist is currently 45 minutes. I scanned the QR code and went to the bathroom. As I walked back there, I noticed there were 4 open spots at the bar and there were 6 2-top tables set up, which was confusing because there was a 45 minutes wait. Walking back from the bathroom I thought I would ask the bartender if the seating at the bar was also reserved by through the waitlist. I walked up ( did not attempt to sit down as that part of the bar was not clean) and the bartender started rudely saying "have you spoken to the host " I said yes but I had a question, and she continuously said " you have to speak to the host." I told her that I just had a question for her then she rudely said again "sometimes we use this as seating so-rry." My partner and I decided to leave after that. I had never been treated that way in my life. I open my mouth to say something and I couldn't because I was rudely interrupted. I felt like I was hurried out of the area. After being here countless times before and exploring the menu with friends and family, I don't think I will ever come back as this left a bad taste in my mouth. It's hard to go back when you feel you were discriminated against. My partner and I felt like we were that night as the attitudes and behaviors from the bartender and hostess were rude.

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    Had a great time at millers pub! Chris at the bar was friendly and personable and welcomed me in…read morelike he knew me. Great lively atmosphere and plenty of draft selections to choose from. French dip sammy hit all the right feels and was tasty. I wish the horseradish sauce had a bit more horseradish to give it more zip but it was a great sandwich all around. You will not be disappointed. Bustling late night crowd on a Friday and food flowed til midnight and drinks til 2am.

    Atmosphere is extremely important to me, especially when I'm looking for a place to unwind after an…read moreevent. After leaving the symphony, we wanted somewhere nearby to grab a meal and have a good conversation, so we ended up at Miller's Pub at 134 S. Wabash. My colleague had made a reservation, but honestly, it didn't seem necessary, you can easily walk in. Miller's Pub is a longtime Chicago staple, and we were seated quickly. The space is much larger than it appears, with a classic Irish pub feel and an antique charm that gives it a lot of character. Our server was enthusiastic, attentive, and very accommodating throughout the night, which we appreciated. Food-wise, we ordered a variety of dishes. I kept it simple with a salad topped with carrots and chicken, it was just okay, nothing particularly memorable. One of my colleagues ordered a chicken sandwich, and another got what might have been the most massive fish tender I've ever seen. If I ate fish, I definitely would've tried it, and she said it was really good. Unfortunately, what really impacted our experience was the atmosphere. There was a choir conference happening nearby, and a large group of attendees came into the pub and started singing, loudly and continuously, throughout the evening. While it was entertaining for the first couple of songs, it quickly became overwhelming and disruptive. It didn't seem like other patrons were enjoying it either, there was little to no engagement or applause, and I found myself wishing the staff had stepped in to tone things down a bit. I understand that a bar environment can bring in all kinds of energy, but this went on far too long and really took away from the experience we were hoping to have. Based on the food alone, I'd give Miller's Pub 3 out of 5 stars. But factoring in the overall experience, it's closer to a 2.5 out of 5 for me.

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    Came here as it was in walking distance after a nearby wine tasting. What can I say...some weeks…read morecall for an extra libation. I had been wanting to try Industry Ales when it opened and was glad to have had the opportunity to finally check it out! I was slightly thrown off, as the dining tables are at the front of this space, and the bar is all the way at the back. In fact, my friend at first glance thought it was a sit-down dining establishment sans bar seating. We found our way to the bar and posted up at two seats. We were offered menus right away and found the bartender extremely knowledgeable. This was super helpful when facing down an encyclopedia of ales. He offered samples when we explained what we were looking for. That is service above and beyond, especially on a bustling Friday early evening. The brews were tasty, but I couldn't really discern what I was drinking apart to say it was a lighter Belgian Ale. Wine is more in my wheelhouse, but always good to change things up, especially when a person has the opportunity to be guided by an expert. The people seated nearby had ordered the tuna tartare which looked delicious. In fact, all of the menu is globally influenced (think: pizza samosas, pierogis, Korean BBQ) in addition to the classic brewpub favorites. In addition to the Brewpub, this location features the Millroom, a speakeasy-style lounge. I did not have a chance to check that out on this visit. Definitely a cut above the usual sports bar and a place to expand one's knowledge of brews.

    My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

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    Now we're talking. DoP is as close an authentic Scottish pub as anything I've been in, in this…read morecountry. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. Whiskey fans, you'll love the huge selection along with the impressive beer selection. Yelp should really hype this as a whiskey bar, too. It more than qualifies. The cuisine is phenomenal. Definitely a place to bring a large party on your first visit, so you can sample a multitude of wonderful creations. Pro Tip: if you can tolerate a large quantity of fish, visit on a Wednesday for their AYCE Fish & Chips. I've had many hum drum AYCE dinners that are drab and only fill you up. Not this one. It's a great meal and a great deal. The Shepherd's Pie was fabulous, as was the Bangers and Mash. They've created a Haggis Burger that has to appease Americans, yet, still be haggis. A tall order since most would hate "true" haggis. Fear not, it's not your grandfather's haggis, it is a tasty burger. The fries were great but I'd recommend the Tattie Skins. We tasted so many different malts it was hard to pick a favourite. No foolin' they had island malts, highland malts, speyside and even a couple from the lowlands. Easy to spend over two hours in this public house. We did. Can't wait to get back to this town. This is a must! 02/26

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    The Loop

    The Gage has been a staple on Michigan Ave since 2007 and there's good reason for that. Consistency…read moreis the key to success in this part of town. The clientele is a balance of tourists visiting Millennium Park, businessmen grabbing lunch or taking a client out to dinner and/or weekenders hanging downtown looking for a nice meal out in a contemporary setting. Folks visiting The Gage will not settle for okay food and average service. And they're willing to pay for quality because it's either an "occasion" or the tab is being picked up with a company card. We visited on a Saturday morning for brunch, and everything about the visit was on point. The service was friendly and prompt. She knew the menu and made fantastic recommendations. The space itself is clean and inviting - nice enough for a business dinner, but casual enough for jeans and a hoodie. The food and drinks were all delicious, and the price point was exactly where it should be for a sit-down, table service restaurant in the heart of the city. It gets crowded here, so reservations are a good idea. Usually there's a reason if a restaurant has been around for a while and you constantly need to make a reservation. The Gage checks all the boxes.

    I know this restaurant is often full of tourists, but hear me out. It's really decent food and the…read moreprices could be higher. I've been coming here after visiting the art institute or before the symphony for the last 14 yrs. I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner and I've never had a meal to complain about. My kids love the fish n chips and I love the curry poutine. After not finding a single poutine I liked in Quebec, I just figured I disliked poutine. Turns out, the only one I like is at the Gage. The last time I was here, my daughter asked for her egg on the side of her avocado toast. It mistakenly arrived on the toast. She said it was fine and didn't want to make a fuss, but our waiter still offered free dessert for the mixup. Great service. Great fried pickles. Nice ambiance. And price points I don't complain too loudly about. It's not exactly cheap, but it's not outrageous

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