We couldn't leave Chicago without trying a Chicago-style hot dog, so we stopped by Chicago Brewhouse and wow. Not only was the hot dog and chips absolutely fire, but the location is hard to beat. We grabbed seats right along the river and spent lunch watching the boats cruise by while taking in the city views. Such a fun Chicago experience. Great food, great views, and the perfect spot to soak up the city. Definitely adding this one to my Chicago favorites and will be back next time I'm in town! read more

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The food was very underwhelming here, but the views and ambiance were 10/10. I ordered a chicken shawarma and the chicken was severely dry. I had to request additional sauce for the chicken because it was very bland and unseasoned. The pita itself was very delicious and the veggies and fixings were great. They topped it with crumbled falafel which was a nice touch. My friend ordered the hot dog and didn't necessarily rave about it. Our meals kind of upset our stomachs afterwards. If we were to come back, it would just be for drinks! read more

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(2/5) I ordered what was advertised as a satisfying lunch. What arrived appeared to be a sociology experiment examining the minimum amount of food required to technically qualify as a meal. The dish consisted of a giant fried pita balanced atop a bed of stale potato chips, approximately one ounce of unseasoned shredded chicken, half of a falafel in crumbled form, iceberg lettuce, and a symbolic gesture of tzatziki sauce. The tzatziki was present only in the philosophical sense. Most impressively, every ingredient managed to avoid contact with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon, herbs, spices, or flavor of any kind. It was as though the kitchen had declared war on seasoning. The potato chips were stale. The chicken was dry. The lettuce was iceberg. The falafel was reduced to evidence. The pita was the largest component of the meal and appeared to be carrying the entire operation on its back. Chicago deserves better. At least they used Ruffles. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very mediocre spot in a beautiful location. Service was quick at least. There's an okay beer selection. Food is warmed up generic Sysco junk. The atmosphere is white-kid frat party from 2012. If you want to hear forgotten Chainsmokers tracks from years ago in a boring crowd while downing tacos that taste like nothing, this is the place to be. Oh, did I mention that it's extremely expensive? read more

Zero stars. 1) ridiculous beer and food prices ($11/pint), 2) bad music, very loud, 3) no service- we waited $15 minutes and then fled the bad scene read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Very "okay" to us. Beautiful location. The view of the river is great. Cool atmosphere for the most part. Service was quick and server was polite and checked on us! Food was okay. We didn't try much, as we were expecting some bar food and they didn't have much of what we were looking for. Very expensive for quality and amount of food. I think there were like 6 wontons for almost $20. Don't know if we'd come back for food alone. Maybe a drink and view though! read more

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! read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Bloody Mary Chicago dog / Maxwell polish - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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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. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Chicago Italian sub - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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!!! read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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 read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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! read more

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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.

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. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Southwest Quinoa Bowl/Salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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A spot on the river walk with amazing views, perfect for hanging out and people watching. Their Chips and Guac were nice and crunchy while the Carnitas Taco was tasty too. read more

Absolute tourist trap. My wife and I both had the turkey, avocado wrap. It was 99% lettuce. Throughout the entire wrap there was less than a bite of turkey or avocado. All of the utensils and plates go right in the landfill as everything is disposable. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - River walk patio - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We decided to stop off here because it was raining and try some beer. There's plenty of beer options, and very little food options. There's a ton of outdoor seating with beautiful views and umbrellas over tables. There also seemed to be quite a few servers which was strange for the place not being that big...big enough for the amount of servers I saw. My gal ordered the Italian beef and she said it was good, not as good as some around the city we've tried but she wasn't disappointed. I only took 1 bite and got a beer. There's QR codes on the tables as well to look at the menu. Cool spot to kill some time I reckon, with the drink options and scenery outside when not poor weather read more

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This place flipping rocks hard makes want to come back and enjoy the delicious meals they got. The best part This guy who works named Allan or Alan that guy deserves a huge raise or a promotion, I tell you this guy knows what's up he has the most wonderful and amazing service ever. Shout out to him! Always makes want to come back everytime. read more

Churros were good as was my Forbidden Root Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen. But the star is the view and the people watching. Overcast day and the view was still fantastic. For the view, the prices are decent. read more

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We needed a spot on the water on a beautiful summer night that wasn't too fancy for small kids, and didn't have to wait long. This fit the criteria and was solid overall. The food wasn't remarkable by any stretch, but hit the spot after a busy day. The kids had hot dogs and pretzels, and I had a chicken falafel pita. Quite filling and not too unhealthy for a night out which was a plus. While I had made a reservation, I don't think we actually needed it. They turn people over pretty quick here with the limited menu and quickly served beers, so you're likely not waiting forever unless it's just the perfect night to be out. Sometimes when you want to sit on the water, you really pay a premium, and I didn't find that to be the case here. Fair prices, nice service, and all around a fine place to set up on the river. read more

Our visit was alright! They have a good selection of beer, but the food is average. The food came out extremely fast, which isn't always a great thing. I had the southwest quinoa wrap and it was very dry and bland. I asked for a sauce to add to it which helped. Despite this, we did enjoy the crab wontons and chips and guacamole. Being on the beautiful river walk made the experience enjoyable, definitely come for the prime location on the Chicago River, and some drinks and apps! read more

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After walking along the Riverwalk for a while, we decided we could go for a few drinks and apps. We stopped at the Chicago Brewhouse because it was right along the water, had outdoor seating available, and a decent beer selection. The food menu and pricing was as expected for the location. It wasn't cheap, but wasn't too expensive either. We ordered the jumbo pretzel and gyro sliders. Neither were anything to write home about, but were ok for pre dinner snacks. The gyro sliders needed some more flavor and the pretzel needed some more cheese on the side. Both came out hot, though, and pretty quickly considering how busy they were. Sitting outside was the move. We had an umbrella, a breeze, and the ability to people watch everyone going up and down the Riverwalk. Our server was very friendly, despite being so busy running from table to table. I'd recommend it for at least drinks and the ambiance. read more

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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.

Stopped here after a boat tour and it was a cool spot to sit on the river during a nice day! The food was alright but the drinks and wait staff were super nice and it was fun to sit outside and people watch. The food and drinks came out quick and the waiter gave great recommendations. Definitely a heavier meal but good!! read more

I recently visited Chicago Brewhouse and overall had a solid experience. The location is fantastic--right along the river with great views and a vibrant atmosphere, especially on a nice day. It's a decent spot for out-of-town guests or anyone looking to enjoy a casual meal in the city. The menu offers a variety of classic Chicago-style dishes and nice selection of craft beers to choose from. We ordered the Italian Beef, Beef Barbacoa Tacos, and the Elote Placero. Wasn't anything spectacular but worth checking out. read more

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Chicago Brewhouse is one of a handful of open-air dining spots along the banks of the Chicago River. The menus at these places are designed to offer food that can be prepared quickly and easily due to the limited kitchen space, and their desire to turn over tables relatively quickly. When we came here mid-afternoon on a Sunday there were plenty of open tables and seats, we were welcomed to sit wherever we wanted and almost immediately after we'd looked at the menu, a staff was there to take our order. We both had a bloody mary and I had the flat bread pizza, while my husband had a sandwich with chips. Both were good, not outstanding, but you're really coming here for the view of the river, the outdoor setting, the people watching and let's face it, if you're looking for a higher-end dining experience, most are aware they're not likely to find it along this lower section of Riverwalk. read more

The service at this place was just ok as were the drinks. We were sat for 10 minutes before anyone came to us, mind you there were a few empty tables around us. Our server acknowledged all the tables around us before even coming by to greet and serve us. I ordered a frose and it was alright. read more

We finished the shoreline architect tour and decided to grab dinner in the river walk. Found Chicago brewhouse and the energy brought us inside. Great beers and the beef Barbacoa tacos were incredible; so great that was actually ordered more. Next time, I'd pass on the carnitas tacos and the chicken/falafel gyro. The gyro was too dry. Beef barbacoa tacos and beers next time for me. Overall, a nice vibe and I'd come back. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Tacos (barbacoa left, carnitas right) - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They have a decent selection of beer, so I am giving them two stars for that. However, the food is meh, and the service is bleh. Don't come here to eat - just come here to drink. We had the gyro sliders, which were just "OK", and the beef Banh Mi (it was $18!!!). The beef was very juicy but it just tasted like BBQ beef to me. The carrots on top of it weren't even pickled like they are supposed to be on a Banh Mi. It was definitely not worthy of being called Banh Mi. The service - OMG, don't even get me started. The river walk closes at 11PM, but they started rushing us off of the patio at 10:30PM. One busser took our water before we stopped them, and then they picked my phone up off of the table without asking. I have never felt so rushed in my life. This is the kind of experience that would usually cause me to give only one star, but their beer selection saved them - especially the Hefeweizen they had that night. Bottom line - drink here, but don't eat here. The food is mediocre at best. read more

I had a few drinks at the Chicago Brewhouse with a coworker after our conference ended on Sunday. It was early - probably around 5:30pm so we were able to get a seat right away. They were running Oktoberfest beers, so I ended up having a few off that menu. I actually really enjoyed them - very light and fruity. Service was attentive without being overbearing. They were great about us just having drinks. The location is great - very close to street level, but also on the riverwalk so you can people watch. read more

My fiance and I stopped here on a Friday night so we could sit by the water and relax. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the large amount of outdoor seating by the water. Each beer was at least $10/ 16 oz. Pour, with our 4 beers totaling about $44 by the end of our visit. Our waiter was very friendly, energetic, and attentive. My criticisms are that the beer was not good. The Hefeweizen did not taste like a Hefeweizen and alll of their beer selections tasted more tart than they should be. The cider tasted like apple cider vinegar and was tough to choke down. We also opted not to eat any food there because of the prices. We're from Washington DC where were used to expensive food and beer prices, but the price didn't seem worth the food we were seeing. In summary, great location but the beer wasn't good and it was too expensive for what it was. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - Beer menu 5/17/24 - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved this place! The food was great! The location is great! Loved to be able to sit right by the river walk. Staff was friendly. Try their Frosé! So good! Did get to see how the inside looked, but again, this is a great place to enjoy the outside seating! read more

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Split the Italian beef and it was really good! The bread was nice and fresh. The view of the river is spectacular. Definitely order the FROSÉ And the the server was very nice read more

Chicago Brewhouse - View with a FROSÉ - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very mid food as u would expect from a very touristy location. The music plays a bit too loud. read more

Chicago Brewhouse - View - Beer Bar Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Brewhouse is in a perfect spot right on the Riverwalk -- great views and a fun vibe. I had the tacos and Italian beef, and both hit the spot. The food came out quickly and tasted fresh. It's a solid place to stop for a casual meal with a nice atmosphere. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 just because the menu could use a bit more variety, but overall a great experience! read more

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