If you are in downtown Chicago and want something quick but healthy this is your spot! So good, the…read moresauces are unique. Great value with fair portions & great atmosphere and quick service.

Still one of the better deals out there. I hadn't really eaten at Nando's a lot but have come to…read moreappreciate that it's a really good price for a handcrafted meal. It's rare in Chicago to get a full meal with a beverage for $15. This location is the one near the Northwestern Medicine campus . Staff is super friendly and attentive just like the other locations : this meal was part of their meal deal good till 2pm ish . Garlic bread was part of their rewards program sign up. Good location and nice vibe to sit down to eat. #Chicken #FastCasual #GoodDeal

Amazing food that I enjoy often late night... they have the best service and always ask if I want…read moremore packets of honey and ketchup!

The mozz sticks were good at first, but after a few bites the seasoning became way too much. The…read moreflavor was kind of weird too, almost like chicken seasoning. The breading was pretty hard which I didn't mind, but they would've been a lot better if they were crispier and served hotter. 5/10. The tenders and slider were bussin. We got the mild flavor and it honestly wasn't spicy at all, so I'd probably go hotter next time. Definitely not your average tenders. Some of the best tenders I've had. 8/10. Fries were normal. Service was fine. The server greeted me right away when I walked up, which was nice. The vibes were decent and casual at first, but then a whole biker gang pulled up and the spot started feeling kinda sus.

the perfect menu for a person that gets decision fatigue VERY easily…read more i got one honey chicken sandwich - bomb. chicken nuggets - so yummy. truffle fries - will dream of those fries forever. good sauce. great price. lots of food. so much flavor. service was quick and ambiance was your typical hole in the wall grease dripping down the walls the food must be so good kinda joint. so you know the food is rockin!!!

Important Note: With Red Light Chicken, one must manage their expectations. If I'm not wrong, they…read moreuse chicken breasts (white meat) rather than thighs (dark meat). The result is meat that is naturally less tender and moist. I was going to ding them until I realized this; thus, it's not a criticism, just the reality of the cut. Their menu is incredibly simple! There are some options available (e.g., sandwich as plain, hot, honey, honey-hot). They also have fries, nuggets, and cans of soda. This simplicity means they're able to specialize very well and make deliciousness! I ordered a sandwich, honey-hot, with the standard mayo and pickles. The chicken was hot and crisp with a thin layer of scrumptious crust. The meat was cooked well, especially given the nature of chicken breast. The honey wasn't overdone and gave a pleasant sweetness. The heat reminded me of Tabasco sauce; while respectable, and the acidity helped add a new flavor dimension, the heat was minimal for my palate. It would be nice if Red Light offered an extra-hot option. The pickles and mayo were in perfect amounts, and the bread was a fresh brioche. Bonus points for the sando not falling apart on me, as happens with places that stuff massive, lopsided thighs to look pretty on Instagram. The service was lightning quick! I had the sandwich in hand less than a minute after ordering. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and polite also. The value is great! In a world where everything costs an arm and a leg, $8 for a reasonably sized chicken sandwich is more than reasonable. Finally, there is no indoor seating whatsoever. There are, however, ample standing-room tables around, with one having overhead heaters. Thus, while not necessarily a destination, Red Light Chicken is a phenomenal neighborhood chicken shop!

Recently grabbed Big City Chicken at Navy Pier with a friend, and overall it was just okay. For…read moreabout $26, I got a chicken sandwich, lemonade, and waffle fries, which felt pretty steep for what you get. The chicken sandwich itself was pretty disappointing not much flavor and definitely not worth the price. My friend said "he'd prefer McDonald's chicken over it". The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the waffle fries and lemonade were actually really good. But when the sides are the highlight, that kind of says it all. For nearly $30, I'd rather go to a sit-down spot on the pier and get more value for my money. Probably wouldn't come back here again.

Fun little place to have chicken sandwiches Fries and…read morechicken patties are nice and crispy

My friend Molly dropped off lunch from this place recently & it was so good!.The empanadas were to…read moredie for I was so surprised. Picture a backyard barbecue of homemade food and shredded grilled chicken. It literally tasted like I was at a barbecue inside of an empanada. Amazing. I also love the yuca fries and I loved their signature sauce that goes with them. These are a must order. The chicken was great as well. Definitely coming back!

The campero fried chicken is amazing!! If i had to pick between grilled and fried, i'd pick the…read morefriend one. The grilled one had good flavor but was tasted tough as if it had been sitting a while which is a shame since fresh I'm sure it would taste delicious. Skip the tortillas, they have a weird aftertaste. Go for dinner roll instead. The rice is okay on its own. It was a little mushy and very bland. The plantains are also a must on the menu! They actually combine really well by adding some flavor to the blandness of the rice so they're a necessity for me when I order from here. The workers are always super sweet and helpful and the establishment itself is kept neat so I dine in from time to time.

If anyone says this is bad they are just wrong. Some of the best biscuits I've had in a while and…read morethe chicken is cooked to perfection going back everyday til I get all of their sandwiches. I loved the staff and so much natural lighting just an awesome vibe. Highly recommend!!!!!!

This used to be one of the best chicken spots in Chicago, but now it's barely comparable to your…read moreaverage wing stop. They ditched the delicious recipe, they ditched the actually pieces of chicken, with the slice of toast, and instead give you some basic wings with sauces that do absolutely nothing for your taste buds. The Nashville hot dry rub is terrible, zero flavor. The biscuit has no actual flavor. The service is worse than a McDonald's. You'll hear an ongoing beeping alarm as you try to dine in, that they say is from a bad drink machine? And not sure how they wash their hands with no soap in the washroom. Price used to properly reflect what you were getting here, but no longer the case. Sad to see.

An update: I took my elderly mother here who is not always the easiest at restaurants. But everyone…read morefrom manager to server to runners knew exactly what she needed. She had the salmon and it was excellent. First restaurant that's asked how we'd like the salmon - medium or well done. We chose well done and it was perfectly succulent. My mom loved the food so much that despite usually having a poor appetite, she finished a biscuit smothered in jam, half the huge piece of salmon, and split the ice cream with me. She loved all of it. A note on the bathrooms : in the women's room, the stall to the right is handicapped and has a baby changing table although I don't think it's labeled.

I came to this spot with pretty low expectations--honestly, Chicago has let me down on food more…read moretimes than I can count. But my family and I decided to give it a shot anyway. Coming from Texas, fried chicken has to be on point, no exceptions. Let me just say... this place surprised me in the best way. Our server, Leslie, was fantastic and had great recommendations right from the start. We kicked things off with: * Deviled eggs -- absolutely incredible, especially with that crispy ham on top. I can't say enough good things about them. Order these. * Biscuits -- buttery, flaky perfection. Paired with the butter and jam, they were dangerous. * Hush puppies -- I usually don't even like hush puppies, but these were next-level. Super crispy, not your typical cornbread taste, and the pepper jam took them to another dimension. I was shocked how much I loved them. For mains: * My wife and I split the fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The chicken was solid--juicy and tasty--but I'll be honest, I wanted it a little crispier and more heavily seasoned. Still very good overall. * My mom and goddaughter got the chicken sandwiches, and they were so juicy the juice literally shot out and got all over my daughter's clothes. That's how you know it's real. * My daughter ordered the shrimp and lobster roll on Texas toast. I stole a bite and it straight-up melted in my mouth. The seafood was perfectly seasoned, and the crispy bread was the ideal vehicle. We also did the hot chocolate flight (the alcoholic-infused one ). Every single one was delicious, but the Baileys version? Unreal. Highly recommend. Service was top-tier--Leslie took such good care of us. Heads up: they automatically add 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more, but our service was so good we happily tipped on top of that. If you're from the South (especially Texas) and you've been struggling to find food in Chicago that actually hits right--this is the spot. Phenomenal experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back.

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

I hope this is the place we ordered from because man it deserves a high rating! We ordered takeout…read moretoo, so it was shocking that it was still fresh & warm. We ordered two spicy chicken sandwiches and one with Hawaiian bread as the buns...how beautiful! I saw that as an option and I absolutely had to try. Worth it! Also had the chicken fingers and they were one level above BK chicken fingers nothing crazy but the cheese they came with made that 10x better. If you haven't given this place a go, definitely recommend. Personal Review: 8/10

Delicious. Got the cheesy hot chicken sandwich. I will say it was supposed to come on hawaiian…read morerolls but it came on regular bread which was a bit disappointing because I think it would have been 11/10 with the hawaiian bread. The onion rings and cheese fries were phenomenal too

Exceptional service Great ambiance…read more Exquisite food The most delicious burger as well as tortilla soup and corn bread. Highly recommended

This wasn't our original plan but glad we came here for dinner…read more Service was great! Rory was our waitress and she was nice at recommending items, and checking on us every throughout the night without rushing us! The shrimp jambalaya pasta was so good and flavorful. The lemon drops were a fav of course too.. For apps we got the Texas Twinkie and the Popcorn shrimp. Let's say all of the food was good. Nice restaurant/ bar to go to with friends for good food and drinks and vibes.