I love this place. They have the best ribs in town. I have been to this place over 10 times and never got a chance to give them a review. Great staff, great service, great food. Open till the wee hours of the morn. This is the first time I thought I would try some different entrees. Not disappointed!! We started with a calamari appetizer and the grilled chicken fajita. I had the fillet minion, cooked medium, while my better 1/2 had the lemon pepper chicken. That's all I have to say, the best. You gotta go, worth it!! read more

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I'm torn because my sister loves this place, but every single time I've been here the service is ridiculously slow. Today was no different. After waiting 20 min, we still didn't have our drinks. I finally asked the host for our drinks and he got them within a min. The waitress was unapologetic. When we asked if we can order our food, she got very defensive as to her lack of service. She told us that the kitchen was backed up, even before we had the chance to order. We had our drinks and asked for our check. No way were we going to sit there for another half an hour just to order our food. read more

This was so horrifying that I won't even give it ONE star! Short version: after waiting 2+ hours (and yes, we did drink but ONLY b/c we weren't getting food!) we still had no food, no explanation, no apology and ATTITUDE from the manager! She never even acknowledged the issue until WE went to get her and after offhandedly mentioning that the ticket got lost, she checked out. We only got compensated b/c we just FLAT refused to pay for the crappy service and lack of concern. I suggest a quick brush up on 'Customer service 101'...ASAP! We will NEVER go to this horribly run, hot mess of a restaurant, EVER, again. read more

This is a great place. It was my first time. The food was amazing, great portions, appropriate pricing, and delicious food. The service was above and beyond. I had the bbq chicken pizza, Buffalo Cauliflower, and a chicken pasta. My wife and I was happy to try this place. Plus outside seating is available. Bonus especially during these times. I'm definitely coming back. Support our local businesses. read more

I Love the Fireside. They have Great Food including the Ribs and the Prime Rib. Also I am a man of modest beer tastes and while they have large selection they Carry the one beer I love to drink Red Stripe. If you want to go out on a Holiday this is the spot to be at. read more

I think in the future, when I have a nagging voice in the back of my head that says "BAD IDEA!", I'm going to stop and listen. Our friend suggested we head over for dinner the other day. I vaguely recall eating here when I was in my late teens/early 20s and I also vaguely recall not thinking it was spectacular. However, I'd like to think my taste buds have matured and that I'm always willing to give a place a second chance... so I agreed. We were seated right away on the left restaurant side of the place. Our waitress was helpful when my dude was picking a beer. I ordered the cream of portabella mushroom soup to start... and oh my stars... it was dreamy. Delicious. I could have swam in a portabella mushroom soup lake and been the happiest woman alive. I really, really love a good soup. I LIVE for a really, really good soup. This one was special. However... my entree hurt my feelings. I went with the fish and chips off the specials list and it was just... awful. Clearly commercially prepared and simply thrown in the fryer. The centers of the filets weren't fried enough which left them mushy and gross. The dish came with a side of "daily vegetables" which was a pile of bland, tasteless cooked baby carrots. Fish and chips has been a recent pregnancy craving of mine and after wasting $14 on a terrible version here, I now continue my quest to feed the crispy fish hunger. Will I be back? Possibly. If someone said to meet them here I'd do it. But I definitely will not initiate a return engagement. Unless they sell gallons of that mushroom soup to go and in which case, I'll put them on my speed dial. That soup alone saved this from being a two star review. read more

Very upset with how we were told we have to leave because they have dinner reservation coming in. Also we are paying customers and we were still ordering food and drinks. Allison G was our server... from the beginning we can tell she didn't want to deal with us. She barely came to our table. Our burgers were way over cooked and she didn't bother to even care when mentioned to her. It took almost 30 minutes to get another pitcher of beer at our table. Very rude person along with the manager. We will never go there again. Especially spending our money , and getting treated that way. She didn't even deserve the tip that was automatically tooken out because our table was 14 people. Worst ever!! Dont waste your time or money on this place. Very rude and unprofessional . read more

Slow service. Do not order the "new" firebird chicken. Not good at all. Decent drink prices. Local.

I've been coming here for about 20 years. They never disappoint with their food. Also, a great local hang.

God I miss you Fireside. can't wait till this is over and we can be back together drinks and food

Shrimp & Pesto Pizza. Lotsa Shrimp. Fresh pesto. Cracker crust. Watch the game in the bar or dine by the fireplace in the dining room. Nice patio as well. read more

Awful service . Waiters try to push it off on the kitchen and we wait over an hour and still didn't get our food save your money read more

When I first came across this place I was just driving down Ravenswood which is a side street. There is another two places also just down the street and this area is now a being built up. It's kinda weird becuse they are right across the street from a cemetary and the train tracks are right there for Metra. The food itself is good and it's served in a cozy atmosphere. There is a seperate bar area also. I know they have been here for years. The last time I stopped in the server had quite an attitude. What a waitress with an attitude, how shocking I know. The other times they were friendly. read more

Fireside - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great place! Treats us like family, except for Bart (JK, he's the best!) Love the entire staff and the friendliness of everyone! read more

This place is a hidden gem. I have not been here in so many years. I forgot how special this place is. They have an outdoor patio that's pretty decent. Service is good. The bar is older local bar. read more

Mediocre food at best. Abusive staff and drunk customers. I haven't the slightest idea how they are still open. I have filed a complaint with the local alderman. Their regulatory health standards are not up to code either. Don't go here. read more

I've been eating at Fireside since about 1986, when my HS boyfriend took me on my first date. It has changed over the years and my family has enjoyed it for brunch and family gatherings. However lately when we place an order for delivery, our order is always wrong. This time my husband went to pick it up the food order since there was over an hour wait time for delivery. As we unpack our dinner from the containers, I noticed we got some else's order. I called the restaurant and spoke with the manager Katherine, who she gave me a credit but now I'm left hungry. I'm very disappointed again. This is not the first time we got the wrong or missing food items. read more

Casual restaurant with a great selection of wine and beer. I would give the actual food a B+. They have great holiday themed events and the service has always been good! read more

Fireside - Chicken salad...fancy! - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to dine even in these hard times!

I had the best prime rib on 2/13/2021! My Valentine and I had such a great experience. Mucho props to the staff! Compliments to the CHEF!

Was at dinner with my sisters. First time in the Fireside in years. If I could give no stars I would. First, they were out of 2 different guns for a martini. I had to settle for what they had. I ordered a New York Strip and they were out of that. Order a medium filet which was served very rare. I could tell the steak was frozen because it was charred on the outside and very rare on it inside and NO juice. The potato was not fully cooked. Sent the steak back but was still rare. The night ended with a roach crawling on my sisters leg. Needless to say I will never return to the Fireside. It use to be a good fun place. read more

This place used to be our favorite spot to hang out until new ownership took over. Now all you see here is horrible service and mediocre food. I am sitting here right now and waiting for a glass of water for the past 30 minutes. Such a disappointment. read more

I would love to review the food, but it it never came after waiting an hour and ten minutes. Food 0 service -0 . Ended up walking out. Too annoyed ever to give this place a second chance read more

2 stars is very generous for this place now. THEY WERE KNOWN FOR THEIR CHICKEN, BUT NOT ANYMORE, THEY SHOULD CALL THEM CORNISH HENS.... ordered a steak and the chicken, the steak was average, the chicken burnt to a crisp, and tiny....mashed potatoes came out cold, and the veggies were bagged the home freezer kind....sent the potatoes back to warm up, and munched on the chicken removing the burnt skin...not what it used to be...and ordered salads, as an extra on their menu, and naturally, they overchared...6 for each salad, when the menu said2.50, so they beat me out of 7 bucks. just disappointing for a place that used to be good. the only good part is the backyard outdoor space that is heated in the winter. other than that, don't go for the food..for what they charge--figure at least 50/person for dinner, one drink....the quality should be better, but sadly, it is not. good space, just the food is not up to snuff anymore read more

Looking for a restaurant you can talk with your dinner guests? DON'T go to the Fireside!! Tonight we went to have dinner with family & we could not hear each other. Ask before you get sat...if there are parties in the room, go somewhere else!! Too loud plain & simple. Now the food...fresh, done as we asked for & service was great. So if there aren't parties don't bother...otherwise give this a try. read more

This used to be one my favourite places- Two years ago, this was my take out/delivery spot. Perfect-god-damn burgers. This past September I finally ate inside. The food was forgettable and my Bloody Mary tasted like water. I wasn't too mad. I was like maybe it's better as a take out place. Fast forward to last month.... We ordered delivery via grubhub for a movie night (just me and my man). We each ordered a burger as well as some wings. We were watching a horror movie (JeruZialem), horrible movie. Anyway, we had the lights out to try to make the film a bit better. My boyfriend thought his burger tastes a bit strange but mine was delicious. He told me his stomach hurt so we turned on the light so I could get him so Tums. He looked at his burger and it was raw... I ate rare and this wasn't even close to rare. He threw out his burger and we continued watching the film, vowing to not order there again. Two hours later, I was in the bathroom (going number two) when suddenly he knocks on the door which isn't like him. He said he had to use the bathroom and I said I'd try to hurry up. Anyway, I got out of the bathroom and there he was in the kitchen. I found the poor guy trying to clean vomit off the walls, floor and sink. I had him go back to bed and spent half an hour hand scooping vomit out of the sink. They get two stars because I thought the onion rings were nice. But ... I'll never have them again because ... ya. read more

Outstanding place to come for Drinks and Fantastic food cooked to perfection ! Been coming here over 30 years and it still has the best Calamari in town ! Absolutely delicious and always a great staff to meet your request as needed !!! Very warm and inviting place to have a great time and watch Sports ! Plus they have a great patio to sit out on as well ! The Breakfast Brunch on the weekends is always good and I highly recommend their absolutely delicious mash potatos and meatloaf :-) but every thing is so so mmmmmmm !!!!!!!! There's a very beautiful Fireplace in the dinning area, that would be very romantic to bring your better half too as well !!!!! Come see for yourself and you will love it ! Great music too!!!! read more

it has really good atmosphere but.... everything else is so so... The service was slow, the food was reeeeaaaaalllly slow. Also came out wrong.... didn't even get a discount on the wrong food... the whole dinner took us an hour and 30 minutes and the eating was only 10 minutes. The rest was just endless waiting. Waiting to place order, waiting for the order, waited an hour for the food that came out wrong :/ in all honesty it did not even taste good. Should have just ate at the farmer's market. It's also funny the guy that came about an hr after we did got all of his food before we did not sure if they are just mean to our waitress of she just didn't put in the order right. read more

Very sad dissatisfied disappointment. The way they handle and cook. My order was mess up. I order the pork chop, they were not cook well as soon as cut a piece pink between, I told them you have too cook this again. Had to wait another 10 mint. No flavor at all dry this pork chop pretty sure they microwave it. To cook it again. No flavor. Know here gets worst the vegetables no season just boil and there it is. Truly ashamed first what I spend and this was a very special occasion. Really this restaurant needs to improve the quality of this cooking there food. I was told the manager was not available to speak to? Shame on yourself. Still had the nerve to charge me when I didn't eat my meal . Don't waist your money and time. Whatever pork chops are not pink nor need to come back dry and no flavor and hard to cut! read more

I went there for brunch with friends. Not a bad place. Really big inside and a lot of room. Good was decent but not spectacular. The server was good and prompt and efficient. The bacon I had was nice and thick, I found the eggs slightly overcooked. Cool location so I may try again. read more

Oh so many years ago,my coworkers and I would come here after my shift at Edgewater Hospital. We would have a few drinks and enjoy ourselves. Probably violated hospital policy by wearing our uniforms,but we got plenty of free drinks and sparked more than one debate about naughty nurses. I know they have food,but don't recall eating any here...memories are 5 stars! read more

Yet another place that I dig with a dual personality. Actually a little Sybilish to say the least. Great weekend brunch spot. Decent pizza and delivery service. Awesome soups. Nice back yard ( not a patio when the roof is always on sorry folks) and odd late night neighborhood drinking establishment. I've always enjoyed the food, actually decent steaks, good ribs and pizza but sometimes the service is just odd. I don't mean not regular service, I mean someone singing Eagles greatest hits in the bus station and "spacing" on our order when we were one of the few tables there. And a few times service has been less then stellar but for this kind of place it was passable. It actually makes me laugh because I never know what personality is going to greet me. read more

Awesome: 1. Their anchovie pizza. They don't skimp on the anchovies, like most places that serve anchovies seem to do. Here there is no reluctance to make you the saltiest, tongue swelling, most eye puffing pizza EVER! I was so thirsty in the middle of the night that I drank a quart of milk - with Ovaltine. mmmmmmmmmm. Yum. I had the anchovie pizza twice this week, and I want more. (but maybe without the quart of Ovaltine). 2. Fast delivery and Frequent customer discount without asking, because they found my cell phone number in their computer from God knows when I last ordered from them, which I'm positive was before I wrote my initial shitty review here! read more

We came here a year ago and the food was great, yesterday I brought my family here who was visiting from out of town and it was some of the worst food I've ever eaten. I ordered the "build your own smoked Gouda Mac and cheese." What arrived to the table was macaroni (that was still hard in spots) smothered in liquid cheese product, like crappy nacho cheese style, with a pinch of shredded Gouda in the middle. Sorry, but charging $13 for that garbage should be illegal. My mom ordered a salad that came complete with a dirty string mixed into it. So gross. I will never return. read more

Ive driven past this place about a dozen times after my basketball intramural games but never noticed it....My friend brought me here the other day and let me tell you I'm a fan....They've got a great outdoor enclosed section in the back with an arbor and tent over it...very nicely set up.... Super nice employees and good food....The chicken pizza is superb...... Full Bar with domestic and import drafts.... read more

Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience here. 2 stars because the food was OK, but I won't be back. The main reason you wonder? A MOUSE SCURRIED ACROSS THE FLOOR! Yes, you read that correctly. Just as we were about to get our food, I see a mouse. Other patrons saw it as well. So, until I know they solved that issue, I will be eating out elsewhere. The restaurant itself is old and cute, has a good vibe. I'm assuming they do their best business in the summer for brunch and the back patio. I came here with my husband and 1 year old son. They were really accommodating. It was a Saturday night around 7 pm and was not at all crowded. There was no music playing which I did not like. Very dim lighting. Food was good, but bland. I had the salmon but my sons mac 'n cheese was better :) I also ordered a lemon drop martini which was very good. So, until next time, Fireside. It will most likely be drinks only. read more

I had Thanksgiving dinner here at The Fireside. I think someone else had described it as "serviceable," and I'd have to admit, that hits the nail on the head. Listed on the "specials," Thanksgiving dinner was $18.95. So very reasonable. That included the entree offerings of Roast Turkey, dark and light meat, mashed and sweet potatoes and dressing. (It occurred to me that the president should really pardon a couple of carbs as well as turkeys, since millions of carbs are sacrificed every year, too.) Nothing green was offered. Had to add on a dinner salad for an additional buck. But no Brussel Sprouts, Green Beans or any veggies at all, which I found a bit unusual. Yet the turkey was moist, the stuffing flavorful, and the piles of sweet and mashed potatoes bigger than my head. The gravies were served in those tiny plastic coleslaw-type containers, and were of the cornstarchy, gloppy variety. I did only eat half, and I accompanied it with a pretty bad martini and then a nice glass of wine. No dessert is included just like the regular menu. No pie for YOU! I think given the choice again of a not-at-home Thanksgiving dinner, I would repeat what I did last year, and just hit the hot table and salad bar at Whole Foods and cart it home. While I did take home half of my Fireside meal, I did miss the greenery, and I think if one is going out to a restaurant for Thanksgiving, it's more fun to save your pennies and do something special like The Drake or The Pump Room. Make it more of a special event. The Fireside is nice for burgers and brewskies, but I would skip it for special occasions. read more

Wasn't a horrible place. I went on two occasions: The first time, it was a very late night at the bar side. It was filled with regulars who were overly drunk and crazy rowdy and annoying. Couldn't wait to get the hell out of there that night. I like a local place, but the bartenders were just interested in hanging out with their drinking buddies and the regulars there could have kept it down just a tad, for the rest of us who still want to live life without any serious hearing problems. I'll chalk it up to it being in the wee hours of the night and they had a few too many, but these guys are regulars and I'd rather not run into them again :) On the second occasion, I went to the restaurant side during the day. It was quiet, cozy and the food was good and fairly priced. The table settings were great! The center pieces were little flower pots they were growing their herbs out of. I thought it was neat. read more

Where do I begin? Here are 4 reasons I will never return to Fireside Bar and Restuant. Reason 1- After coming to this bar 6 times in the past month, maybe remembering your loyal patrons is too much to ask. I personally got offended when the bartender pretended that he had never met me before and tried to make an excuse for it. Reason 2- After standing for 15 mins one of the ladies in my party, (party of 4) wanted to sit. So we saw a table that was open and we sat down with our drinks that we had paid for at the bar. Dispite the fact that we were sitting at the waitress's table, she fail to ask us if we needed anything. She completely failed to acknowledge us. 15 mins went past and after my girlfriend finally got the waitress's attention, she told us "Ill be right back". 20 mins passed before she came back to tell us, "I know that you have been waiting but there are other tables that have priority over you. Once I'm done, then Ill come back and take care of you." WHAT. ..that was so RUDE. I then simply grabbed drinks from the bar. And ordered food from the bar. Since we clearly were thirsty and hungry at this point. Reason 3 After ordering a Chicken quesadilla and two Cajon fries, our food came out wrong. The fries had no Cajon seasoning on THEM at all. We never said anything at all. Never complained about a single item. Then a third order of fries came to our table, that we NEVER ordered. The waitress finally came back to inform us that my bar tab was transferred to her and that she will be talking care of us. We never cared were taking care of us and long as SOME ONE did. Which she fail to do. Reason 4- We watched a women walk towards our table and vomit on the floor right by our table. Almost getting her fluid on my girlfriend's friend. (who had never been to Fireside before) IT then took the bartender 10mins to respond and clean up the mess. Fu$#ing Disgusting. My girlfriend and I were so embarrassed by the service, or lack there of. We brought her friends there because we THOUGHT this would be a good spot for food and drinks. I guess we were wrong. I will never return.... read more

The bar we were at shut down way too early for our taste on a Friday night. We were still thirsty for beer and starting to feel pangs of hunger. Fireside was relatively close, would still be open and was serving alcohol and entrees. We didn't give it a second thought. I went with the Gouda covered mac and added chicken to it. It wasn't the best mac n chicken ever, but it hit the spot and there was enough for leftovers. It was all washed down with a pear cider in the heated tent patio area. Good food, good friends, warmth and beer. How could I not be a fan? read more