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    Chicago Brewhouse

    3.3 (279 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHICAGO BREWHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    Revolution Oktoberfest, good!
    Chris M.

    Beer: 5 Food: 3, really just ok We got the Oktoberfests, all of them, all solid! The Chicken shawarma falafel is falafel and I'm glad we know what that is, there are parts of the US that don't! But it really isn't shawarma, the flavor is just absent, I give this a 2.5 out of 5 Pretzel with mustard and beer cheese was great tho!

    Vicki M.

    We went here for lunch after walking around the whole stretch of the riverwalk as it's right next to it. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. We sat inside because it was a bit chilly even though it was bright and sunny. We ordered the footlong hot dog and the street corn on the cob skewers. Also the carnitas tacos. The hot dog was good. The corn had seasoning that was a bit too salty. So we scraped off all the seasoning from the corn and then ate it. Tacos were okay. Service was good. The best part of this place is the view and that it's on the riverwalk.

    Bloody Mary Chicago dog / Maxwell polish
    Anna T.

    Very cute spot along the riverwalk! Service was very fast, brought my dog and gf a great view! I got a Bloody Mary to drink, this was good! To eat I got the half Chicago dog/half Maxwell polish. This was amazing! It is up there for top Chicago dogs! The Maxwell was great too, full of flavor! I will be back!

    Dominique C.

    This place is a tourist trap. The drinks are very expensive even for one of the riverside establishments. We tried to get tap water with our drinks but we're told they only had bottle water which was $3.50 a bottle. My friend and I checked and restaurants serving food in Chicago have to have potable water and aren't allowed to refuse you access to it. When we talked to the manager he said they were classified as a venue so didnt have to provide that service. I would suggest going down less than 4 mins further east to The Northman Beer garden. Their drinks were 1 to 2 dollars cheaper and they did have complimentary water with the same view of the riverside.

    Chicago Italian sub
    Paul H.

    Great food, right on the river, and the outdoor seating made for an awesome atmosphere. Loved the vibe, the employees were incredibly friendly, and the food came out quick. Definitely a great spot to sit back, enjoy the Riverwalk, and relax for a while in Chicago.

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    Vuyelwa W.

    Chicago Street Food - share plates and ambiance was fun! Mom and I took an adventurous walk on the beautiful Chicago River walk. It was amazing especially as the lights were all coming on around us in the city . We walked past a lot of restaurants and we got to this one and the vibes we spectacular! Great charcuterie board and salad for mom. Great service too . We had a wonderful meal and surrounded by lovely people . Highly recommend!!!

    Amy D.

    Surprisingly good! We wanted a view and we got it for the price of two drinks and a chips and guac. This place is perfect for people watching and playing "are they dating or just friends?" Overall, I recommend getting a drink here after work or on a sunny saturday. It's pricey because its the river walk--nothing you can do about it. Our host seemed to be a bit high but still functioning at least lol. -AD

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    Joel Jr. M.

    While walking along the Riverwalk, I stopped by Chicago Brewhouse for a quick drink and to enjoy the nice weather and river view. Only had one drink on this visit, but I really enjoyed it. Service was a little slow, but they seemed a bit understaffed, so it was very understandable. One thing that caught my eye was how many people were ordering their hot dogs, which definitely piqued my interest and gave me a reason to come back next time! Great spot for a drink with a view!

    Southwest Quinoa Bowl/Salad
    Jessie B.

    This is definitely a spot you come to for the view! It's right on the river, and perfect for sitting outside, sipping a beer, and watching the boats go by. They have a large selection of beers and a decent food menu. It's not a culinary masterpiece, but it's exactly what you'd expect from a relaxed riverside hangout. My server was super friendly and really added to the laid-back vibe. Overall, a great place to unwind with a drink and take in the scenery.

    Frozen Irish Coffee
    Robert C.

    I did enjoy my lunch inside today. I had the Frozen Irish Coffee that was fine. It was followed up by Maxwell Street Chicago Style which was a Polish and Vienna beef dogs all on one bun. I would have liked more condiments that are found at the ballparks but it did taste good. It was also accompanied with homemade potato chips. Service was good. Very few people were inside as it was beautiful outside on the patio. Nice place to visit.

    Pilsner Street Tacos
    Michelle M.

    We walked the Riverwalk and stopped along the way. We were seated quickly outside and our service was fast. The street tacos were a generous portion and the flatbread had a thicker dough - more like Detroit style. The food was not just ok. We also had the Spiteful Bleacher Bum blonde ale that was tasty. Nice spot along the river to watch all the boats go by.

    River walk patio
    Katie M.

    Great casual restaurant to spend a summer day. The turkey bacon avocado wrap was delicious, and the view was unbeatable. Service was very attentive. Slower on a Monday , but still busy.

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    Service is good. But not coming back, the food is not good at all. If you like flavor go somewhere else.

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    A very nice chill spot for beer on the river! Love how they have lots of Chicago beers. A quick easy stop on your river walk.

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    Ask the Community - Chicago Brewhouse

    Does this place have a kids menu?

    No didn’t see one and I’m sure it’s not being it’s not really a kid place.

    Are the outdoor tables under heat lamps?

    We have heat lamps available for tables but not all tables!

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