excellent service. bar was full and the only table was uneven. waitress came over and fixed it, got our drinks, and took care of us in plenty of time to make our show. wonderful place! read more

I recently visited Corcoran's Grill and Pub while in town from Florida with my family, and unfortunately our experience with the service really took away from what could have been a great visit. From the moment we sat down, our waitress--the one with curly hair and a gummy bear necklace--was noticeably rude and unwelcoming. When we were ordering drinks, we were speaking politely, but she just stood there silently, almost impatiently, waiting for us to finish. There was no friendliness or even basic customer service. When she brought out a classic margarita, she didn't make eye contact, didn't say anything, and just dropped it off and walked away. The drink itself was extremely strong to the point that it wasn't really drinkable. When we politely asked if it could be remade or if more mix could be added, she responded with, "Is this a complaint about a heavy pour?"--which came off as dismissive and sarcastic. It was disappointing because we were excited to visit Chicago and were hoping for a friendly, welcoming dining experience. On the positive side, the atmosphere was great, the outdoor seating was really nice, and the food was genuinely delicious. Overall, great vibe and food--but the service we received, especially from our waitress, made the experience far less enjoyable than it should have been. read more

Came here for lunch but the food wasn't impressive. Almost everything felt overly dry or overcooked. Cheese curds were heavily breaded, and not nearly as good as any cheese curds we had in Wisconsin. Many cheese curds were cut too small, so all you are eating is the breading... Curry fries were very soft. We asked for a medium-rare burger, but ended with a medium-well burger. Tons of meat, but just overcooked and not tasty. I had the driest falafel in the Shawarma Salad bowl. The falafel was pressed flat, which may be a great idea to those who love the crunchy shell. You can clearly see the texture in the hummus, which is also too dry. Chicken was probably the best ingredient on this plate. Often see this place being busy, but maybe just not for me. read more

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Great pub in old town serving well priced craft beers, full bar and good food. This spot has a beer garden that wraps around the back and side of the building plus a patio space up front. About a block away from the second city and 10 minutes walk from the north st beach. Check out their daily specials including happy hour and weekend brunch. read more

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They have the main bar, then this little outdoor area, as well as the building behind it. I thought the outdoor area was pretty cute. The service was good. They had servers walking around and asking if we wanted more drinks and giving us water. We didn't order any food but some of my coworkers got fried pickles that they said they liked. There was a VERY small bathroom. I was glad it wasn't that busy when we were there because it was very small and the hallway was very small and that would be an awful line during peak hours. read more

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Love the atmosphere here! I've been for drinks before, but this was my first time ordering food. I got the chicken Caesar wrap - it was tasty but a little heavy on the dressing! I enjoyed the tomato bisque with it though, but it's $3 extra for the premium side. My dad got the fish and chips - the regular fries are not great, I'd recommend the waffle fries because they are way better! Service was a little slow, but atmosphere is nice though for a casual lunch. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Chicken Caesar Wrap and Roasted Tomato Bisque - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Corcoran's is in a great location, directly across the street from Second City, so it's the obvious choice for dinner before a show. It has a dark, pub feel to it, which works. It's very loud, which is not surprising at a sports bar. I had a grilled chicken sandwich on a wheat roll. The chicken breast had not been pounded evenly, so the sandwich was very lopsided and as soon as I picked it up, everything slid out. Also, the chicken was mostly dry. The menu said it came with "avocado", which to me means freshly sliced avocado, but instead it had a tiny amount of guacamole spread on the bun. Meh. A friend had tomato soup which they rated as "fine". The service was surprisingly fast, which is a real plus when heading for a show. read more

The NOISE makes it almost unbearable. There was a basketball game on at a volume so loud that it was IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION. Even talking straight into someone's ear was hard to hear. The three of us resorted to texting, even though we were crammed together at a small table. We left as soon as we could, and went somewhere else to linger with drinks. It was just too unpleasant. The food was basic. The service was adequate. Neither were great, nor bad, just basic. read more

Good vibes and good service! I went here after work on a Saturday and I'm glad I did. I usually don't go out to eat solo but I did this time and I plan on going back soon enough. I ordered a spicy sriracha wrap with waffle fries and an old fashioned - both fabulous. My bartender threw down on the old fashioned and I wanted to keep going but that would've ended up not in the best situation. One thing that other customers kept talking about / bringing up to the staff was the music. Sometimes the music would cutoff and not play for 5-10 minutes then randomly play and then turn off again. I'm sure it was once in a blue moon coincidence but something to note for next time because it seemed like people were there for a vibey good time with music. Thank you Corcoran's - I plan on being back soon! Personal Review: 7.9/10 read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Old Fashioned - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Can't say anything about the restaurant experience, this review is solely about the food. Ordered 2 corned beef sandwiches to go. The meat tasted good, but it was super fatty and there was not a ton of it on the sandwich itself. I know corned beef is fatty but felt it could have been trimmed a bit. read more

Love the beer garden! Perfect for summer. Service is solid the vibes are great! Fun spot to go with friends. I cant speak for the food yet but the drinks are solid read more

Corcoran's has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Chicago! I'm a huge fan of Ireland and this spot has their Pub decorated and vibes in check!! Their pint of Guinness is delicious and they always have extremely attentive servers. I have only eaten their fries with dips, but if those were any indication of their full menu, I guarantee you that their food is top notch Irish bar food!! read more

We stopped in around midnight on a Friday night to meet up with our niece. I was not expecting the club atmosphere for an Irish pub. Lol They played some good music, it was pretty packed in there. We just ordered some drinks. I ordered the espresso martini that they have on tap. It was good, not great, though. I think it cost $17. It sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Espresso martini - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great look and feel on a Sunday afternoon! My friends and I stopped by on a whim and were pleased to find $20 champagne bottles with OJ and a variety of Irish menu items. Our server was very nice and helpful. The only issue is how long it too for the food to come out. The breakfast tacos were flavorful, but soggy (likely after waiting too long to serve). Overall, I recommend trying if you're in the area. The vibe and seating makes up for the food experience and the group was really able to enjoy themselves! -AT read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Brunch Menu: Breakfast Tacos - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall it has the classic Chicago irish bar ambiance. Food quality doesn't match the food prices.

In Chicago's Old Town, this is about as good as it will get at 1am on a Sunday morning. Good for beers. Clean restroom. A little too loud for me but the waitress was very very reliable friendly and a sweetheart. We were a group of 7 guys and we were able to find seats. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Customers socializing at Corcorans. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took a half day from work, hoping to get in a round of SUP-ing at North Beach. Thanks to the Air and Water Show, that was quickly downvoted. Was looking for a solid patio with decent beer list and okay food. This is exactly what I got. Patio was incredible. Super cute, lots of seating and dog friendly. Beer menu was decent; Chicago standards. It was hot out, so a bucket of Miller Lites wins the day. Food was okay. Ordered chips and guac. Sounded healthier than cheese curds. 2 giant avocado pits were served in the guac. Guess this is their, "MADE INHOUSE, ASSHOLE" branding? Burgers were also okay. Nothing spectacular but definitely edible. Service was what you would expect for a long time Lincoln Park establishment - you know before it became a ritzy rich people neighborhood. I would for sure come back again, as it met expectations. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Chirish burger and waffle fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a fun spot to stumble into after a day out. Unfortunately it was raining so we couldn't take advantage of being in the back patio, but we had a great time in the front bar area. Espresso martini on draft and a great spicy margarita and aperol spritz! I also got some grub - the island ceasar was delicious (I love that it comes with salmon), and the Buffalo Mac and cheese is a nice big portion and tasty as well! Great quality bar food, and bartenders were awesome too. At night, the music was great to dance to as well. Fun atmosphere all around. read more

I was visiting my friend lives nearby. She took me to Corcoran's Grill & Pub. It was my first time try it out. I got the grilled Greek chicken wrap, and my friend got the pub burger. Food portion is big. We couldn't finish our food. Grilled chicken is good, not too dry and grilled well. Fries is OK. Not that special. We had a good experience because the environment is very relaxing. I don't feel rush to leave even we finish our food. On average it's $30 per person. We also got some beer. read more

The drinks were amazing and Connor was the most attentive server. He was amazing and we loved him I hope he officiates my wedding.

We love Corcoran's and especially their wrap deal. Great patio out back, and just love the overall vibe in and out. Food has always been good! Would like to see new happy hour items just because I'm not a beer person read more

A great place for beer and food. Friendly staff and customers. Jeff the bartender is great. Cheers like environment. Back bar and patio are great for a night time drink. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Apparently I ordered 3 cans of high noons cans and didn't tip the bartender ( my bad not exactly wealthy or employed atm.) and the bartender confronted me straight up, "so, no tip!" And turned around told all his coworkers "this guy is cut off for the night, he didn't tip". And I turned around and confronted him saying if he was serious and I only ordered 3 cans of high noons and you just handed them to me. And because of that, he told his fellow bouncers to kick me and my friends out. Word for word that's exactly what happened, while I understand it's rude for me not to tip on cans but that sort of over exaggerated reaction is what got me shocked. read more

Great neighborhood Irish pub with a cozy vibe and good food and drinks. There's a cute outdoor patio when the weather is nice. The brisket grilled cheese with tomato bisque was delicious! I also enjoyed the giant pretzel and pear goat cheese salad. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

Used to frequent this spot when living in Old Town when all the other places were full. Stopped back in due to the same situation recently and it hasn't changed much in the 5 years. Still full of frat dudes and young girls, average drinks and food. Bathroom right outside the kitchen.... But there is something to be said for consistency! It's great to know they will be open and available with both indoor and outdoor seating and lots of TVs. The indoor is really pretty with the old style booths and beautiful bar so I recommend sitting there. Most of the loud annoying frat dudes tend to go outside anyway. Gin and tonic was good, beer was good, fries were good. They enforced 6 people at a table, wore masks, and had digital menus. Decent spot when you're looking for average! read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decided to come here for brunch on St Patty's and wanted to try something new. The place was busy and had a good bar vibe. They didn't have paper menus and the QR code didn't have a drink menu. We ended up getting a snack and going to brunch somewhere else because it was a good vibe to have a drink but not exactly for brunch. The food we ordered was delicious (pretzels and cheese curds) but they didn't bring us napkins, plates or silverware and then didn't come back and check on us until we were ready to go. The Irish coffee I had was delicious but served in a paper cup that ended up leaking. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - Irish Coffee - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

if I could give it a zero, I would. Tell your bartenders to be more professional and not get butthurt about a tip?? Male bartender grabbed me, a woman, by my COLLAR, because I didn't give a "sufficient" tip? That was embarrassing for them. A WOMAN should NEVER have a man put his hands on me. and a man should NEVER put his hands on a woman. read more

the best wraps !! truffle waffle fries .... mmmmmmmm oktoberfest is here too !! and a salmon with sautéed watermelon. ! read more

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I visited Corcoran's Grill & Pub around 9 p.m. on a Monday with three friends. We were just stopping by for drinks before a show at Zanies Comedy Club down the street, which worked perfectly. I would certainly revisit again and recommend anyone in the area stop in for drinks! The atmosphere at Corcoran's was amazing. The interior was beautiful and the outside seating was stunning! My friends and I ordered two Moscow Mules and one Gin and Tonic. The Mules, $14 each, were very tasty, but the Gin and Tonic was much too strong. It almost tasted like it was entirely gin. read more

A nice bar in the Old Town area with a great outdoor seating set up as well! The staff is friendly and they have some good deals on beer buckets which is nice. It was really nice to sit outside but it was a little loud with the speakers for the TVs which was not ideal. Overall a decent experience. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best bar in America. Love it here. Will always be back. Great drinks for a great price. Love Corcoran's read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So good I forgot to take a picture before everything was gone! I would come here everyday if I could. Actually, I do! Favorites include the Guinness wings and a Guinness. 5 star establishment folks. read more

Corcoran's Grill & Pub - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Corcorans is a great bar/restaurant to have in the neighborhood. Great place to get casual drinks with friends and also has good food at a fair price. read more

First time visiting Corcoran's for lunch. I tried their southwestern bbq chicken salad, and their onion rings. I also tried their the chicken wrap. The southwestern salad , had beans, corn, Avocado, and a light dressing. The onion rings were great, just a bit greasy for my taste. The onion rings don't come with any dipping sauce,, so make sure you ask for some. The southwest salad was a good, but needed more chicken. The wrap was great, nice and moist, and the tortilla was nice and soft. However they can use more help,, since they only had one waiter, serving and taking orders. read more

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What happened to the onion rings? They're off the menu after being there forever . I guess time to expand my horizons and see what else is in the neighborhood read more

This is a decent place. The bar was very loud which made it difficult to talk and hear. Our waiter was kind and fast however the food is over priced and mediocre. If you are into the partying lifestyle with drinks and loud music then you may find this bar to be perfect for you. Unfortunately this bar was not for me. read more

Beyond mediocre food that's overpriced. $18 for the pear chicken salad that had 3 slices of pear, maybe 4 decent chunks of chicken and a very unappetizing creamy raspberry dressing. Dining companion's melt was lackluster with so-so waffle fries. Maybe just come for the drinks...but the food is too expensive and tasteless for what you get. Service is fine. read more

My favorite local bar! Always a good time and large menu with decent food and drinks. Never a problem getting in and perfect for meeting friends or game day. I honestly go here every week and never get tired of it! read more

Fun little spot in Old Town! It was still really busy on a Friday night, which was a little surprising considering how cold it was and how many other places are in that area. We were seated pretty quickly, and the waitress took our drink orders. We got nachos to eat -- I have to say, they were pretty subpar. I definitely wouldn't recommend them. I'm sure the other bar food is great; that's what I'll be trying next time. Overall, it's a fun spot for drinks and I'm sure I'll be back! read more

Nice neighborhood spot on Wells. It's got lots of out door seating options that fills up quickly when weather is nice. You can get beer, wine and cocktails. Come for the ambience and drinks. Food is ok. Had smoked brisket nachos - the meat tasted more boiled than smoked. I'd recommend trying something different. Will have to try burgers next time. read more