Went before a show and wow they were crazy busy. Had about three or four different people talk to us, but we finally ended up with Ally. She checked in apologized for the long wait on food but kept the drinks coming! The Riveras were amazing! She was so sweet and we'll be back next time we're in the hood for a show! read more

Nice casual place for social gathering over food and drinks with indoor and more importantly outdoor seating Food: Wings (Buffalo, BBQ, BBQ Buffalo) - 5/5 - excellent to snack on while having drinks Fries - 5/5 - rustic cuts, love them! Drinks: Decent prices ... taste like a good time Ambience: Spacious indoor-outdoor seating. Nice vibe that is welcoming to all Service: Very friendly and efficient read more

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Fat Cat did not disappoint! We stopped by because it was close to our Airbnb and we wanted a few appetizers and drinks, and we were seated right away. They also have a big outdoor seating area which is great in the nice weather. We ordered the friend pickles (7/10) the mac and cheese bites (8/10) and the pretzels (6/10 - a little too oily). The female bartender is so friendly and chatted with us as we sat at the bar, consistently checking in to make sure our drinks and food were good. We went back a second night and my only complaint was the server a glass of rose (with bubbles, which I didn't realize it has bc the menu didn't say) in a martini style glass and made it hard to drink from. read more

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Went here before a concert and honestly wish we hadn't. Our server didn't greet us and came off extremely rude for no reason before we even had our first interaction. The food was just as bad: fries that were sad, bland dishes, felt like they gave us the worst of everything. The ambience was awful -- so loud we couldn't hear ourselves think -- and the place was dirty on top of it. One star, don't waste your time. read more

I have eaten here a few times, and it has been a good time! The food is nothing to rave about, but it is an excellent place to grab a bite and a drink. We ordered the Wings and the Straight Up Burger, with a cocktail and a beer. It is a bit pricey for the quality of the food, but nothing too bad. The service was quick, everyone was super nice, and we had a good time. They have a billiards as well, which we played after our dinner. If you're looking for a nice place with a good environment, I'd recommend this. Walking distance from a few very nice bars as well, a good place to start the night. read more

Come here every time I have a concert at Aragon & have never been disappointed. From sitting at the bar to a booth, always great food and drinks. The ambiance is dim and has a good balance of bar and restaurant. The service has never done me wrong either. Food always hits the spot. Will continue to frequent before concerts read more

Service was fast and pleasant. Mary Gras vibe, plenty of space, nice beer list. A little on the pricey side for beverages for what they are, but not outrageous. Tried a couple things: the "famous" Reuben balls served with 999 island sauce, the warm pretzel with Gouda and ground mustard sauces, and the fries (basically ordered as a vehicle to try the house made spicy vinegar). That vinegar could inspire you to adopt a puppy or get bangs... life-altering, in potentially unexpected ways. Everything was on the positive side of good but in a town with so many insanely good restaurants, I feel like they have room for improvement but it was in no way a disappointment. read more

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Friendly staff! Reuben balls were a good app and leek mushroom soup was delicious. The pot pie was huge and could feed a family and really yummy. Burger and fries good. Hot Cider and bourbon was great for a fall drink! read more

Hell ya! I love a place with a big bar in the middle. We went here before a concert, great location. A lot of fun cocktails and a full beer list. Music had the vibe upbeat. Vegan and vegetarian options. I will be back for the Beyond Burger, it was so good and their fries are BOMB. 10/10! read more

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Good service, especially on a busy show night. We were a group of 4 and had to wait for a table, but we're able to grab some drinks at the bar. The old fashioned is simple but potent, and my friends enjoyed the watermelon sangria, margaritas, and ciders. Our waiter was attentive and friendly under pressure, and got us in and out fairly quickly. The group enjoyed the wings, burgers, and I had a pork belly sandwich, with a side salad. The sandwich was good but not great, and the dressing was lemony and delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

Fat Cat - Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had dinner at the Fat Cat this evening. This seems more like a bar with food than a restaurant. We wanted to have a quick bite before heading over to the Green Mill. Service was excellent. Our server constantly checked in with us on drinks and food. He was super efficient. Food wise... I had checked out the menu ahead of time and was not too taken with many items. I ultimately had the brown rice bowl with chicken; what I got did not match up with the picture on the menu. I was quite disappointed--the peanut sauce was overpowering. My spouse got the blackened salmon and it seemed a bit better in meeting expectations. I'd probably only come back with friends if they wanted. The Black Cat is not a place I would go because I wanted to. read more

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I had a lovely time here on an early Sunday evening. All the brunch crowd was gone and there was plenty of seating both inside the large, open air restaurant AND the big patio area. I really liked that there was patio seating both facing Broadway (shadier) and facing Gunnison (much sunnier). I'm sure it gets busy at more on-peak times but at least they have the space to accommodate! The drink list has a HUGE variety and you can tell a lot of thought went into it as it isn't just the same dozen cocktails and draft beers you can find everywhere else. The Spanish Gin & Tonic was unexpectedly special, one of the best G&Ts I've ever tried. We ended up sharing appetizers-- the Reuben balls, roasted cauliflower with chimichurri and poutine were the winners. I would probably skip the fried pickles next time as they were pretty standard issue. Service was excellent! I would probably say this is a solid 4.5 but I had such a pleasant time that I'll just bump it up. Why not! read more

We went there later in the evening around 10:30ish so we didn't order much to eat. We had drinks Long Island Iced Tea, Malort, Beers, and french fries. The French fries were in my opinion the best I've ever had here in Chicago. Probably because they were a bit on the saltier side which is something I prefer. The vibe of the place was lit. I would definitely visit again and recommend others to visit this place as your next group outing. The service was a bit slow, probably because it was the end of the night and the pub was crowded. read more

A couple of my girl friends and I went to this spot the other night for a little bit of a girl's night dinner. The 3 of us have never been to "Fat Cat" but decided on it all because of the name, it made us giggle. Walking in, it was such a cute little spot. Decorated for Halloween already with a few little pieces Here and there. We were helped the woman (I'm not sure her name) up front and were seated immediately. The vibes of the place were definitely being felt. We were seated near the games area and were taken care of right away By our waiter. I don't remember his name unfortunately, but this review is mostly for him. Anyway, we ordered, the food was served to us quite quick after we had ordered. It was really good, nothing out of this world, but still very yummy! Our waiter was very attentive, they checked in just the right amount. Later, once the bill was taken care of, my friends and myself left the restaurant. While we were walking, we got to about almost half way down the block, when someone was chasing after us. It was our waiter! He was carrying the box of left overs that I left on our table without even noticing. It was cold and quite windy, so this was something he really did not have to do. I thanked him and we all continued on our way. My friends insisted I write a review for the place and our waiter. I've never written a review for anything before but also thought this deserved it. So yes, this place is great, the staff are even more great and I recommend! You'll notice the Star review is a star down.. this is just because of the menus being via QR code. I try to stay off my phone when out for dinner (unless I'm taking any pictures), and only being able to see the menu on my phone kinda defeats that- plus I like having physical menus. The actual food, the vibes, the service, and the staff all are a 5/5 stars! So thank you to our waiter that night, because of you I get to enjoy my leftovers! read more

Great place to hit for happy hour and hearty bar food. They also had amazing live music the last time I was there which was a pleasant surprise! read more

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One word....Meh.... Our group had two of the burgers, some appetizers, and the chicken sandwich. Food would have been just average if it had been warm... it was not... For the price point, I expected more than a round, dense, processed patty on the burger. Prolly not going to make the mistake of stopping by here again... read more

We visited Fat Cat on a Tuesday evening before attending a concert to see Snow Patrol. The place was hopping with a happy hour crowd and prec-concert attendees. The staff was very friendly and had their A-game on for the busy crowd. We were impressed by the variety on the menu, the cocktail list and the beers they had on draft and in bottles. My husband and I shared a beet salad and poutine that had pork belly on it. The dishes were well done and had lots of flavor. I loved the ambiance and that everyone in the establishment seemed to be enjoying themselves. read more

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The wife and I stopped in for small bites prior to a show at the Riveria. There were several venues nearby but this one appealed to us. The only downer is they were out of brussel sprouts, other than that, the beet salad and the pork belly poutine were both good. The atmosphere was pleasant and so was the service. Variety of seating to choose from, drink specials, and enough items on the menu that sounded interesting enough to warrant a return visit. See you soon Fat Cat. read more

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I tried the salmon dish, it came with asparagus and potatoes. It was very flavorful, the asparagus was perfect (not hard), the potatoes were good, and the sauce was the perfect compliment. The place was crowded, we decided to order to go. The staff were extremely nice. I would definitely recommend. read more

Fat Cat was recommended by the Airbnb folks I'm staying with while in Uptown. It appealed to me also because I'm a #catlover. Based on reviews, I knew I wanted to try the pork belly slider (braised for 12 hours). The Reuben balls came highly recommended so I had to try it. It was featured on Chicago's Best and I understand why. It's a bite of a Reuben sandwich and full of flavor. The signature 999 island dressing on the bottom of the plate and on top of the balls made them even tastier. The pork belly slider was seasoned well and had slaw and melted cheese. I finished every single bite and the combo was just enough food for me. Marcus took good care of me and food came out pretty quickly. Looks like they have great weekly specials and happy hour during weekdays. Then brunch on the weekends. Did I mention that they have a long list of drink options? Also, I was almost tempted to try their pineapple upside down cake for dessert. If I'm not mistaken, it may come with ice cream. Can't go wrong with this place! read more

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The waiter was extremely rude. He kept rushing us and rolling his eyes. We tipped generously and he opened the book and rolled his eyes and scoffed. Overall, not a great experience. read more

Been coming here for years and years. Always good. Loving the outside space. Perfect space to catch up with friends and enjoy good weather Lovely friendly staff. Glad it's in the neighborhood. read more

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The food was solid and the service was up to par. I got the Blackened Salmon with crispy rice and it was honestly really good. This was the perfect spot to go to before my concert. It hit the spot and they were quick to bring out our food. It wasn't too crowded either. The ambiance wasn't anything special, it was just you're average bar but definitely not a bad thing. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

Fat Cat - Blackened Salmon - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food but even better service. The wait staff was SO attentive without hovering, and the managers (owners) walked by as well.

I really liked the Fat Cat! They decorated for Christmas so nicely and it had such a cozy atmosphere. We ordered apps to share before heading over to a concert, and the food was decent. Definitely not my favorite food I've ever had but it's a solid spot if you're looking for a place to go before a show at the Aragon or the Riv. Our server was a little bit slow and we had a strange interaction with the manager where they didn't communicate a time limit for the table. I'm sure I'll be back before a show soon! read more

The drinks and food were dank! We drank the Hi-Hat and Old Fashioned cocktails with a couple Maplewood beers. The Reuben balls and poutine were sooo good. EXCELLENT service and lots of outdoor seating. Can't believe I didn't find Fat Cat before this when going to Aragon and Riviera shows. Nice ambience. read more

Nice beer. Nice bartenders. They treated me nicely even though I've arrived 50 Minutes before closing. Can't complain. read more

I've had dine in and talk orders. The dine in experience was really fun and I liked our server. We got a couple apps and burgers. The wings were good. When we got takeout I've tried some salads and the lobster Mac. The good is good but not great. The service has been got everyone I've gone. My only complaint is I think it is a bit overpriced for what it is but they send great coupon deals if you get their emails (they are usually limited time) the vibe of the place is pretty cool if you like a dark barish setting which I do! read more

Great ambiance, and date nightspot next to the Green Mill, so convenient if you want to visit both spots. I went at night, when it was kinda dark, and has neat cozy lighting with a bar in the main room and another back room area. I only had beer and not food, so I can't say how their food was, but their staff was friendly and I'd recommend this place to hang out. read more

Unique selection of food. Loved the poutine. Amazing drinks and service. Fun and relaxing atmosphere. read more

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All I can is WOW! It was my first time here and my friend and I decided to sit at the bar. We were greeted right away by the bartender, Walter! Through and through he was absolutely amazing! He knew the menu inside and out and was even able to recommend great drinks! I had the Riviera(2) lol and I also have their new fall sangria which was amazing! He gave us a couple tastings of some options for the next time when we come back. Some things that they will be offering this season! It was an amazing experience thanks to Walter. I didn't have a chance to take any photos of the food because it looked so delicious I dove right in but trust me when I say, this place is the place to be in uptown!!! read more

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Amazing food and customer service! I tried the Beyond burger for the first time and it was surprisingly good. The server was so kind I wish I can remember her name, but I do now that she's vegetarian and it was helpful being newly vegetarian. The ambiance was also very nice and I'd definitely come back. Also, the fried pickles are amazing 10/10. read more

Fat Cat - Beyond Burger and Fried Pickle Chips - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is to let everyone know reading is fundamental. It's NYE and I was feeling nostalgic and decided to order from here for old time sake. I remember when they first opened their doors. I thought their existence was iffy then, but their big burgers would save them. I thought I was getting a big burger fries and a CARAMEL brownie. Well the burger is kids size at best a 1/4 uncooked and the fries you see are cold and limp but averages about .10 each. The two ounces of buffalo sauce was all that came to accommodate them and I paid almost a $1, (including tax). There isn't one speck of caramel in or on this brownie! Fat Cat you got off really good this time! I'm going to wish someone else will not have to suffer the disappointment for having a sweet note with cold food for $30! Fool me twice well not three times! Carry on! read more

Fat Cat - Hot Mess Burger Salted Caramel Brownie - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Would definitely recommend a hot mess burger, the cheese curds are amazing. My girlfriend got the wings and she like them as well. The Korean sauce was really good. read more

Fat Cat - Cheese curds, Hot Mess Burger, chicken Wings - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I will say right off the bat that I am giving a star for their nice personalized Happy Holidays note on my food bag. Unfortunately, that's really the only good thing about the order. I ordered delivery and the driver got here in a good amount of time. I have to say though everything arrived cold. I asked for a burger well done. I received one medium rare. They also went lite on the cheese. I liked the grilled onions though. The fries were limp and undercooked. I couldn't eat many of them. No ketchup/salt/pepper were sent with the fries (they were unsalted) and also no napkins were sent. I could not even taste the corned beef in the Reuben Balls. In fact, the taste was off and funky. If they were in fact good, I would have no problem paying almost $10 for four small balls. I had a bad feeling before ordering as I have seen at least one person on here mention that this place does not how to make a burger properly. Sadly, they were right. read more

I ordered from Ubereats and everything was perfect. They were so quick to make the order, the food arrived piping hot and delicious, and they included a cute little note on the bag! Standouts were the Hot Mess burger and the brussels sprouts, but I'll definitely be reordering all of it!! read more

It's a hot day in Chicago, you sit and you are offered a glass of like warm water, you ask for ice and it takes ten minutes. The place is attractive, the staff has an attitude as if they were doing you a favor to serve you. I asked for 8ce tea, no sugar or sweetener was offered. I asked for fried chicken got instead a chicken sandwich. It did not look appetizing. Paid my tab and left the food on the table It is obvious that service is not their thing. A bit pricey for what you get. I guess I am not hip enough to appreciate minimalism in a local restaurant. They should change the name to Lazy Cat. Not worth it. Jose Velazquez 773-485-3501 read more

My friend and I went there before a show at The Riv on Monday and the staff was fantastic. Great food and service as usual. The Hot Mess burger is definitely recommended and their fries are some of the best in the city. read more

Wow! The Chef's burger and the grilled chicken sandwich are so delicious. They are juicy, have great flavors, are a descent size, and are on a pretzel bun. What more could you ask for?! Plus the house fries are well seasoned too. Great selection of drinks (cocktails, beer, and wine) and nice specials through out the week such as Monday's are $5 burger night, which is a great deal because burgers tend to run about $13 each. The wait staff is very nice, but they are really busy on packed nights. This bar is also the perfect spot to watch the Cubs game (or any sporting event). Nice 1940's vibe. read more

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Fat Cat is one of those upscale neighborhood bars that doesn't disappoint. I always try to come and visit when I'm nearby. One thing that makes this place a 5/5, no cover. At all. Big winner in my book. Next, the place is spacious and isn't too dark. Perfect for dates or a late-night alone. Staff is friendly and more than helpful. Drink selection is solid. I do love their collection of scotches they have on hand. For prices, expect ~$10-15 for a mixed cocktail. Not too pricey but can add up as the night goes on. Food is about the same price range as well. Haven't come here too much for food but it looks delicious from what I can tell. No complaints there. Definitely will be back. read more

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