Adult vibes! Cool laid back after work during the week nice spot to grab a bite and a nice drink. The Bar stars were great! We received good service with a smile! The food is what brought me to the den! And the fried chicken and shrimp did not disappoint! It was very seasoned and fresh. I really enjoyed the fried chicken and shrimp! read more

Family Den - Double shot of Patron with Fresh limes tasty! I enjoyed the drink! - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Can't beat the Den for grown and old school on the weekends! The DJs are on point! And the food is pretty good. Get there early because they will get crowded as the night progresses. read more

(3/7) though I had a great time, I'm super disappointed that the chicken tenders, per recommendation from the guy taking the orders in the kitchen, were super dry and hard!. The cook overcooked the tenders/chicken breast. They were so hard & dry, to chew, I had to spit it out. Chicken breast is a lean meat, therefore it doesn't need a long time to cook. Super disappointed, and I even tipped both men in the kitchen, which wasn't a waste. However I wasted my money on the food. Please don't recommend, unless the cook knows what he's doing. Please don't OVERCOOK the chicken. read more

Hello my name is Gena for DetroitI was out in Chicago this past weekend on a girls trip an we hung out @ the family den an had a good time food was great staff was friendly... but we had an lil tragic incident my sister had an anxiety attack an wen I say the staff was awesome they help me an my sister until the ambulance arrived the bartender was certified nurse an did what was necessary I just want them to know that I Really Appreciate what you all did ..Ms.Denise thank you an whenever I visit Chicago again I promise I'm coming to see u..DETROIT LOVES YOU read more

Family Den - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good people , great crowd. Good catfish and wings combo..... Good music and dancing........

It had great music. A lively clientele. Friendly people. The food was good. Overall great experience

3.5 stars Neighborhood bar House Music on Sunday's It was a very dear friend of mine bday she a house music fanatic We arrived at 615pm and this place was packed People were either watching the game or dancing up a storm The dj was pretty good and there was another one with the shirt that read "Dancing DJ" on the back who danced with every available female It was a riot The crowd was all over 30 which was a plus Drinks were average price My hubby got a double Remy shot is was 18.00 We had a good time read more

Family Den - Lemon Drop Happy Bday Steph - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice vibes ...reasonable drinks and great food... i feel safe hanging in this neighborhood spot

Still a hot bed of fun. Good food and music Sports night after work sets. House music nights for the house heads always packed with people.Fried Chicken is delicious. Good drinks. Dj still bangin out music and since the expansion more room to groove. read more

Bomb food, good drinks, mixed crowd, and just a good ol'time. This may become my new spot for when I'm on that side of town. read more

Family Den - The wings are good - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had been looking for some place close to "day drink's. I found that place here. The people, the food and the service are great. I will be going back soon and often. read more

Local hole on the wall. They step, they house, they rap. Kool joint. 2 bars, tables screens, food. Just a kool joint to fall into. Oh but they do get packed. They have an ATM machine just in case. read more

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We took a break from the funeral home to have a drink in remembrance of the deceased. By all accounts, this spot was the closest bar so we headed on over. The parking lot was nearly full on Saturday afternoon and, luckily for us, there were five empty seats at the bar that providence suggested were our destiny. Were we overdressed to come here? Yes. Did we care? No. Were we the only white people here? Yes. Did we care? No. The music was fantastic and the regulars and the manager were very welcoming. We got our round, made a toast to the deceased, and took a minute to catch our breath. One regular, who told us he was born in 1930, began telling us the story of his life and then predicting the stories of our lives. I don't think he was psychic but he was definitely entertaining. Another gentleman had a great camera and a printer in the corner. He took our picture so we'd remember this positive moment in an otherwise very dreadful day. When death comes suddenly, it's important to celebrate life. And celebrate we did. read more

I've been waiting for service for 20mins. There's only 1 bartender! She's so busy catering to her regulars she hasn't even greeted us. I'm starting to get irritated, but friend wants to stay tho. read more

I had a horrible experience with the manager Jo-Jo! She has a horrible ATTITUDE! She does not know how to talk to the customers. She does not smile and she exudes negative energy. Because of her, I cannot see myself spending money at this place of business. People like her need to work where customers are not in her space! read more

The DJ played such great music here. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the separation of the bar, dance floor, and seating area. It was not overly crowded and I was able to hear those seated near me ehennthey spoke. A few people ordered food, but it too a LONG time for it to come out. The fried shrimp and chicken were bangin'. I did not like the fish though. If you're just looking for a place to chill this is a nice spot. read more

"Never judge a book by it's cover" certainly applies here to Family Den. Why am I all the way on 89th and Stony on a Wednesday? Because of a girl of course. Family Den is a medium sized, dark, smoke filled bar. The clientele is mainly middle aged, blue collar workers. They have a kitchen in the back where they serve food, and according to the sign you can order a huge bowl of greens for only $5.00. I did not see a menu but I saw people eating mostly soul food (fried chicken, greens, potatos). I was a little intimidated being the only white dude in there but everyone was nice and we had a blast. The bartenders were very attentive as well, but did make me pay once my 1st tab got around $100. I gladly paid up and countinued my quest of intoxication. There is an electronic dart board, pictures of musicians and Mohamed Ali sporadically placed around the walls, and even a dance floor. I particularly enjoyed looking at the Janet Jackson picture placed by the bathroom. It's the one where she is almost puling off her jeans. What a nice image to have right before you use the restroom. Here was the kicker. I'm sitting with my friend having drinks and all of the sudden I notice 5 guys all in suits arriving with band equipment. They set up and played some of the sweetest jazz I have heard in a long time. Who would have guessed this joint could attract that kind of talent. The band was certainly say, Green Mill quality. They do accept credit cards which is good because my bill was quite high. Yea, I drank a lot but even still it was surprising to have such a big tab(s). Will I go back?? Depends if I am out that way again because it is far from my hood in the west loop. I would however recommend to anyone who is indeed around those parts. It's almost been 24 hours since I was there last night and I am still hung over from my time at the Family Den. read more

Live Jazz, free live Jazz that is. Every other Sunday the Crosswinds Latin Jazz band does an open set, may I say they are tight. If you are uncomfortable being the ivory in the ebony, head North, wait in the long ass line at The Green Mill and pay to get in. The music in the laid back lounge is on par with any other Jazz club I have been to, the big difference for me is the soul food. I was bellied up to the bar during the bands first intermission, a young lady approaches me and asks if I would like to eat. I asked for a menu, and suddenly I am in the scene from the Blues brothers where Aretha Franklin is trying to take the Brothers order, it went like this, Me: Sure have you got a menu? Girl: We got soul food. Me: Cool, what you got? Girl Tipping head down, Soul food. Me: Do I get a choice? Girl: You want something to eat? Me sitting back in my chair: Yes I do. My plate of fried chicken, collards. corn, biscuit and sweet potatoes came right before the band jumped into a great version of Manteca, my head bobbed as I slurped porky bits of collards between peppery fried chicken, I looked across the bar and an amazonian woman with a cigar between her lips eyeballed me, the biscuit was buttery with a little crumb, just the way i like. I threw back a Miller, mixed my sweet potatoes into my collards and wondered why i moved up North to this bitter cold. A woman sat next to me, she had streaky graying hair, a smoky perfume, and everyone knew her, everyone but me. The band leader came over after his second set, introduced himself as Greg, he introduced me to the lady, a local Blues singer who would later join him on stage. I soaked it all in, the real Chicago, the real makers of music, people living their lives as they want to. Well at least that is how it seemed to me. I realized then and there, Chicago is my home again. read more

If you are lookin to STEP or LEARN, you should hit the Family Den. There are 2 rooms and a LARGE bar.. Kinda resembles club ambrosia or the bottom line in the old New Orleans. It is not a fancy spot, just someplace where you can really have a good time and listen to some GREAT house music. They were serving food, but I was busy watching the steppers on the floor. read more

Family Den - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I go home to Chicago the family Den is a must stop. Love the atmosphere the people and the love period. Plus they be tearing it up in that kitchen. read more

I had a great and fun time(friday). For those that is looking for an evening of drinking, dancing and socializing on the southeast side of town, this is THE place. Music is good, drinks is def affordable and strong. The womens bathroom is not only clean but is red-carpet styled. Rose pedals is even on the carpet. Nice touch:) Thanks attendant you are the best! read more

While I was visiting Chicago I was told about the Family Den for entertainment. We missed going on Sunday so we went on Monday to watch the game. The fish, chicken and fries were delicious. I'm surprised that I liked the fries because I'm not a fan of crinkle fries. The music which they call house music was different, but hey they atmosphere was friendly and you got a warm feeling like everyone there knew each other. read more

Went out with my life time lover we not been out in a while and went driving saw this place said stop in people's where old school like use nice music we was in love all over again like in the 80s. Yes we would go back no bs in this place read more

Dominique the bartender had an attitude & drinks were nasty. Ordered food. The food was good.

Excellent shrimp/chicken. Service is lacking unless you're a regular. Interesting crowd/varies on night.