Went to Kaiser Tiger for Dinner our first night in Chicago. The atmosphere was very cool with the bar in the direct middle of the restaurants with curling out back. Just a heads up it was Friday night and they were ID-ing at the door even if you're just there to get food. We sat down and ordered the beer of the month for $5 which was one I had never had before but was pretty good. We then order the bacon wrapped dates which were good after that things started to go south. We ordered the Kaiser Board which comes with a full soft pretzel, beer and bacon sausage, apple kraut, bacon potato salad, beer cheese, and beer mustard. The sausage was precut and seemed to be cooked that way and ended up being very dry though the dips did go well with the pretzel. We also got the Cheesy Sausage that wasn't all that cheesy and also seemed drier then most I have had. All and all we probably wouldn't come back for the food but might for drinks and maybe a snack. read more

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We ventured in on Saturday. What a lovely experience. Brunch is served on the weekends from 11-3. The menus are amazing...so you need to go more than once. Thank you Billy and Team for making our visit lovely. It will not be our last. Only suggestion: Bono and The Lads should visit more often. read more

Legit the worst place I've ever been to Chicago. Service is the the worst I've ever seen downtown! Employees were drinking on the job and yelling at people in the parking lot! read more

Overall: Love beer? Love meat? Love whiskey? Then you'll love Kaiser Tiger. The good: Huge (and well selected) beer list. Tons of tasty bacon-covered/meat-centric treats. My table got loads of goodies but I consumed the bomb, the bacon covered dates, the curry poutine, and regular fries. I enjoyed every bite. Might as well have rolled me out of there. Service was good considering our huge party. Atmosphere is pubby greatness The not-so-good: The service between the appetizers and ordering for the main course was pretty long (let alone waiting for the main course after ordering it). Don't like meat? Don't come here. Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 9/10 read more

Visited Chicago on business and was invited to the Kaiser Tiger for dinner. Fun place! Very tasty and unique menu! Had their "Bomb" with their house specialty "Beer-B-Q" sauce! Very noisy place though! But still a lot of fun! When in the area, stop by and give it a try! read more

Seemed like a pretty cool spot with a unique beer selection. Location is a little obscure. Main complaint is that the staff here were cold and unwelcoming. Also saw a rat in the patio so that's a little concerning. Both of these points don't seem to be one-off experiences based on other reviews. We also did curling (available during Winter only) and this experience wasn't something we'd pay to do again ($70 for 40 min). Curling courts were in very poor condition and the "attendant" was very hard to work with. Obviously under the influence and not paying attention. We'd have to yell down at him to get him to look up and bring the stones back. I messaged management after our visit to express my concern over the curling experience and received no response. read more

My 1st time here and would never go back. Horrible customer service and horrible manager. My friend was having a going away party to move across the country. I called and confirmed I could bring my dog, they said "yes on the patio". Showed up w/ my small dog and they wouldn't let us in. Said dogs could only be on the front patio and my party was on the back patio. Told the manager it was their mistake and my dog was purse size could they make an exception so I could say goodbye ... she didn't even apologize and told me I can sit in the front by myself (w/ my dog since literally no one else there) and use bar service or have my entire party relocate to the front. I was appalled... just terrible! read more

Had the chicken sandwich, pretty good. A bit steep of price for not including fries. But overall good.

Came here for a friend's birthday party in the summer and it was a nice spot because it had a nice beer selection, and a few outdoor games to keep the socially awkward guests busy. The bar food was a bit elevated compared to your typical bar food, and it really hit the spot. The space is very big with even more room outside. It was a little confusing picking a table because some tables require a waitress while others did not in the outdoor area. A great place for those with a big group. read more

Good beer garden. Nice place to relax and have a couple of beers they have bags and board games as well

This place is a really nice, low key place to eat and drink in Fulton market! Lots of tasty German food available and a wide selection of beer on tap and bottled. I also enjoyed that I was able to get smaller pours (5oz) of ciders that were on draft because I drink in small amounts and like to try a few things. Service was super fast and very friendly. This is not a place to eat a light meal, so expect that you will leave full and maybe tipsy, too! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and 5oz ciders from tap - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Can I give 100 stars? No? OK fine, I'll settle for 5, but know that those five are given with the absolute utmost praise. After plans to take my dad on a beer and bacon tour were thwarted when the company cancelled, I called up Kaiser Tiger because I'd heard they did beer/bacon pairings. I was absolutely #blessed to have Genevieve answer my phone call and help me figure out what my options were--I explained the situation and within about 10 minutes, Genevieve created a customized beer and bacon off-menu experience especially for my dad and me. Could it get any better than top-notch customer service?! I didn't think it could, but I was so wrong! On the day of our reservation, my dad and I walked in, and were greeted by Miss Genevieve (seriously, if you just want to chat with a super friendly and awesome person, go find her!) who showed us to our table and explained that they'd be bringing out bacon boards along with a 5-oz beer tasting for each type of bacon--jowl, peppercorn, pig butt (I don't remember what this one was called exactly, but that's the jist), and brown sugar. This isn't a regular menu offering, as they typically do events, but like I said, Genevieve is a saint. Throughout the experience, our server, Ginny (super awesome gal!!) brought out small glasses of beer, explained the what/why of the pairing and answered any questions we had. Incredible afternoon, and my dad LOVED it. As for the food and beer itself--amazing. Hearty portions, super flavorful, and the pairings were PERFECT. I am salivating for the brown sugar bacon again! If you want excellent customer service from start to finish, look no further than Kaiser Tiger--I still can't believe the treatment we received from that very first phone call up until the moment we closed out. Amazing. Keep doing what you're doing guys, it's awesome--and don't let Genevieve and Ginny go anywhere, you have true gems in those girls!! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and bacon FTW!! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite bars in Chicago. Great beer selection; outstanding food, focused on pork (bacon board! Beer and bacon sausage!). Comfortable but not a dive. And a truly excellent staff - bartenders super helpful, friendly, not snobby although obvious beer experts. read more

Came with some friends after a bulls game (they got a free shuttle from Union center) just to grab a few drinks. I was pleasantly surprised with the pricing of their alcohol. Many of their draft beers were only $6 for a pint, which is about as good as it gets in the West loop. There is lots of space to hang out and bring friends. We were there on a Saturday night and it never got overly crowded. I didn't get any food, so I can't give much of an opinion on that. Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 3 stars Drinks: 4 stars read more

Excellent beer list, incredible food, what more could you ask for? Curling..? Wow, you're specific... but they have it too! Had the bacon grenades, gaucho sausage, muchacho sausage and a small fry and we went home with leftovers and full bellies. The bbq sauce was delicious and the pickles were light and not overly vinegary. Also highly suggest getting the blue cheese bacon walnut sauce for the fries! read more

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This is my favorite pre-concert restaurant! The food, drinks and service are good. There is a large outdoor area for warmer months and lots of space for bigger groups. The free shuttle is also such a steal to get to the United Center! I'd recommend getting a reservation if it's a day of an event. read more

Kaiser Tiger was pretty unremarkable. Nothing really stands out about the place but our group had a good time in a semi relaxed atmo. Can't say I'd go out of my way to come again but wouldn't object if someone recommended it. I think it safe to say this might be my most: Unuseful Unfunny Uncool Review. Ever. read more

I went here withy boyfriend. I ordered their fried. It was good the sauce is good. My boyfriend love thier beer. We met "Bacon" the cat. He was so cute and friendly read more

Kaiser Tiger - Onwer of Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a place to chill with your dog, expect no service while seated in the front. I had to bring the plates/cups, silverware, and water out myself from the bar. Bartenders were cool but the hostess could be a little nicer.. read more

Came here for a quick lunch with my dad- the place is nice and our server made some good beer recommendations- plus you can't go wrong with $2 for a 5 oz beer! I ordered a bacon platter which had candied, Canadian, peppercorn, and a fourth bacon which I can't remember- a couple strips were overly salty, but it was a really tasty platter overall. Definitely have to come back now to try out the curling courts in the back! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Bacon platter - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good times only at Kaiser Tiger. They have the best outdoor patio that has bocci and giant jenga. The place was jam packed on a weekend afternoon and it was a fun crowd. I only had drinks - but I had a bite of the hamburger and it was delightful. I wish I would have gotten the giant pretzel! There is an outdoors and indoor bar which is super convenient. If you are looking for a fun bar to day drink at this is the place. 10/10 read more

While eating my dinner with some friends, I observed a manager, act very unprofessional to a delivery driver, I wonder how management treats their employees? read more

I have been wanting to try this place out since moving to Chicago in July and today was the day. We got the Beer and Bacon sausage and the Paddy Longs Polka Sausage and split a single size French Fry with chipotle mayo, and have zero regrets with our picks. The single size French fries were plenty for two people. Our waitress was helpful with beer picks and attentive. We will definitely be back this summer for bocce! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Drinks - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were on the prowl for dinner tonight and had originally set out for a restaurant across the street from Kaiser. However, the promise of beer and brats (as literally written on the exterior) seemed much more enticing. Server: Lance He was awesome and personable, and tried to help me decide between the Kaiser Burger, Chicken Sammich, or Free Range Bison brat. (You know, three totally different things! Poor guy.) Food: Brats ($12) and fries ($3) I ended up throwing my 3 Finalists out the window, because Lance recommended the Happy Gaucho. I looove guac, plus the addition of tequila sour cream (!?!) was iiinteresting. It ended up being a great choice: a bit of heat, but also tamed by the creaminess of the guac and sour cream. My +1 got the Justin Bieber brat: aaaand it sure was white, but tasty. It was the first time I've had a white sausage. ("That's what she said." Oh, wait..) We also got a (small) side of fries with the Curry sauce. They were OK - rustic, but I'm a fan of imperfect fries with sometimes-burnt bits. Apps: Chicken Wings Sorry to go out of order: we had the Sriracha Chicken Wings. We were a tad worried when they were brought out because you could SMELL the spiciness, but they were great. We were allowed both ranch and blue cheese (yay!). Drinks (~$10): Me: Penrose Taproot IPA = yums! Him: Pitchfork Pear Cider (very appley; I didn't taste any pear..still also "yums"!) Service: There was a mix-up at the beginning and I was brought the wrong dish (the Paddy Long's I think? Whichever has the red sauerkraut). My +1 was first to taste, and he asked where the guac was. Ruh-roh! Lance took it back and brought me the correct Happy Gaucho, AND mentioned they were going to give us a dessert on the house. It was very nice and appreciated! :) Dessert: The dessert was a fried cheesecake. I thought it was good (my +1 isn't big on dairy so only had a bite): warm and melty goodness! If you order it, just know the outer layer is thick and not easy to cut with a spoon. Overall Kaiser Tiger was a great choice for us. I'd head back to try the sandwich made of that giant roasted-for-umpteen-hours-and-wrapped-in-3-layers-o'-bacon monstrosity. read more

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We came her after and before and after the 312 Rocktober Beer Fest down the street. Kaiser Tiger is bigger than it looks from outside, with a rather large patio area. Good beer choices. Lots of different drafts. Food was bacon themed. Lots of sausage stuff. I do not eat bacon or sausage so I opted for a plate of fries. The fries are good and come on a baking sheet. Five of us shared them. Servers nice, not really on their game but they were not worried about it. Street parking. And they host private events, like weddings. read more

Okay. Three words. Curling. The Bomb. And Beer. Okay. So my counting is a bit off as that is 5 words but if this review wasn't posted under the Kaiser Tiger, that first word should be a dead giveaway as to where I was for where else in Chicago can you do curling? And given I was there on a snowy Monday night, the curling teams were in rare form, with matching hats, snow shovels to clear the courts (is that what you call them?) and a bonfire in a barrel to try to warm the frigid fingers. And I am quite sure in the warmer months, this space is probably one of the best beer gardens in the city! And that Bomb? Not a drink. But a ginormous mound of beef, pork and spicy bacon that serves 7-8 "Vikings" (according to the menu) takes 45 minutes to cook, and comes to the table looking like the biggest meatloaf you have ever eaten with all the rolls and cheese and fixings that you can imagine as well as a heaping mound of fries. The guys in our group loved it. I thought it was just okay but then meatloaf isn't really my thing. But the $70 price point is pretty reasonable if you have a big group! And there was certainly enough beer on the lists for even the most picky brewmaster to find something to spark him. And the wine list still has some good choices on it as well. If you want to watch your favorite game, ask, as they don't always have the TV's on, but they will do their best to accommodate your requests. And my favorite part? The playlist. I have no idea who's music they are using but song after song came up and had us singing along and commenting on how great the music was. This is the old Tasting Room space but gone is the liquor store next door but they did keep the beautiful upstairs space which is perfect still for your private function. If you haven't been up thee, the windows with the views of the city alone are worth the rental fees. My guy friends love this place. Is it the curling? The sausage intensive menu? The beer? Who knows. But I know one thing. I'll be back again and again as I am inspired to get my own curling team together. But first- I need to find a cool team hat . . . . read more

I did not realize this was the old Tasting Room space when I first saw the address...was sad to see it go, but Kaiser is a pretty solid replacement. I met up with some buddies here recently for some beer and eats. I had some pretty good beer here which is always a plus. I got the Deschutes Black Butte Porter which is good and I have tried before. I also the Schlafly Christmas Ale which was surprisingly amazing!!! Wasnt as sweet as it sounds and gave me a nice buzz @ 8%. For food I went with the popular Bomb Sandwich which puts you in the mindset of meatloaf sandwich once you bite into it.The sandwich includes Bomb (beef and pork sausage stuffed with pepper bacon and wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave) pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and housemade BBQ sauce on a bun. Pretty good sandwich actually and you have the option of getting the whole bomb as well which is 5lbs...whoa!!!! My buddy ordered a huge try of fries which were good but even better once dipped in the Irish curry...seriously a good dipping sauce! The actual place is kinda dark with a nice centered bar and tables surrounding it. There are TVs, but they do not turn them on until the Blackhawks or Bulls game starts so you wont get to watch ESPN or anything like that. Our server was a nice girl and she took good care of us and all of our beer requests. Not a huge menu, but this is a really good place to grab some food and beer. FYI, there is an outdoor patio during the warmer months. read more

Made it 10 mins late for brunch. But ordered the bacon platter. If your a bacon lover this is a must get!! I loved the pickled veggies served with it. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place to stop by for an afternoon beer. Close to the park and with a nice outdoor area. The beers we had were nice and the snacks (especially the cheeses) were a great accompaniment. read more

Came here with 7 hungry lads and and a vegan colleague for lunch break. Surprisingly for a gastropub that serves tasty meat and bacon loving dishes, they also have a decent selection for those plant eating customers :-) We ordered the Whole Bomb, which you have to call in at least 30-45mins early, so once you sit down, everything's ready straight out of the kitchen. That's a 5lb spicy beef and pork sausage wrapped on thick cut slices of brown sugar bacon, good to feed 7-8 hungry vikings. Better bring your appetite and some Lipitor tablets too just in case. To add insult to the injury, it comes with a tray of fresh cut fries with 4 dipping sauces, but I prefer the garlic aoli. Let me break it down for you... You make 1 inch slices of the beef just like a meatloaf, then lay it on top of a potato bun garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese or just eat it like a good ol' steak dinner. Oh, I forgot to mention the sweet bbq sauce to top it all. They do have a variety of brews on tap for those thirsty after a half day's work. Another interesting think about this bar is that they have a curling rink. Brilliant way to enjoy longer winter seasons in Chicago, rather than trying to beat it. read more

Kaiser Tiger - The Bomb. Bring your appetite! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am an African American male and I had a reservation for 6:00 pm for a party of 4 people on Friday July 1. When I arrived, there were two employees working at the host station. I requested that I be seated outside in the beer garden, which is located in the back of the venue and the most popular seating space. I was informed that there were not any tables available. I then asked how long would the wait be to have a seat in the garden. I was informed by the hosts that they did not know how long it would take for a table to become available and they were unable to give me an estimated time. I then asked about being seated outdoors on the front patio. At this point, I was informed that the front patio was part of the bar area and any orders that I wanted to place would require me to walk physically to the bar (which is not the case when being seated in the beer garden). As a result of this, I then said that I would sit on the front patio, but I requested to be informed if a table opened up in the beer garden so that I could move to that area. The hosts agreed to let me know once a table opened up in the beer garden and I proceeded to sit at a table on the front patio. Approximately 1 minute later, a group of 4 Caucasian men walked into the restaurant and I overheard them state that they had a reservation for 6pm (the exact time and party size as my reservation). One of the hosts then asked them if they would like to sit indoors or outdoors in the beer garden. The 4 Caucasian men requested to be seated in the beer garden and were immediately escorted to it. When the host came back to the host station, I inquired as to why the four men were permitted to sit in the beer garden but I was told there were no seats available. She informed me that a space just opened up despite the fact that no one had exited the venue. I pushed back and challenged her statement pointing out that no one left the building. In addition to this, only 1 minute prior, I was informed that no seats were available and they had agreed to let me know once a table to accommodate my party would open. The host then stated that if I wanted to move my seat, it was my responsibility to let her know this, not her responsibility to accommodate me and inform me that a table was available. There was a bit of back and forth and then I eventually stated that I was just going to leave as it was clear that the host was not willing to admit that she was wrong. As I was exiting the venue, I requested to speak to manager and explained the situation to him. He essentially backed up the hosts stating that if they said there were not any seats available then there must not have been any seats available. At this point it was clear that not even the manager was capable of seeing that his employees had mistreated me, so I continued to leave. The fact only about 1 minute had passed between the hosts telling me that there were not any seats available in the beer garden and them seating a party that was entirely Caucasian leads me to believe that their actions were racially motivated. Even if their actions were not racially motivated, this type of mistreatment and poor customer service will ensure that I will not return or recommend the venue to anyone else. read more

Received a recommendation from the coach at Bad Axe throwing and my friends and I went. I'm glad I went because it was absolutely delicious! Full disclosure: I LOVE BACON and am always on the hunt for new and exciting things to try with bacon! I ordered the Bomb Sandwich and it was delicious! Also ordered the bacon cheese dip with the fries and it was amazing. Also the bacon bread pudding was something different. Great spot in the West Loop, will return! read more

Tried the Bacon Bomb with five friends this past Thursday night...the Bomb is legit. Tasty meat, lots of it, buns and fries to eat with all the meat magic. Four men and two women couldn't finish the whole thing, so a seventh person would have easily helped put it away. But I wish there were bottomless fries served with the Bomb (especially for the $70 price tag) and I wish the sauces were the ones I love from places like Smalls Smoke Shack. Otherwise, great and massive beer hall space and our server was friendly. Note that the Bomb takes quite a while to make, so don't think you can show up and have that bad boy 20 minutes later (more like 35-40 minutes). read more

Came here around happy hour time during the weekday. I liked their beer selection. The food was nothing to write home about. But I may have to update this if I go back during the night- definitely a place that seems primed for night time groups. read more

Wanted to love this place, but there was a piece of a broken toothpick in the fried, bacon-wrapped meatball that cut the roof of my mouth! When we alerted the bartender we barely got a "sorry" and he left the remaining meatballs. It was really odd that he didn't seem shocked by the broken toothpick inside the food.... The beers were great and the fries + dipping sauces were fun to try, but the lack of response from the staff about the sharp piece of toothpick inside my food really bothered me. I wasn't expecting anything free btw - just a better response (expressing a more than 1 word apology, alerting the kitchen staff, offering us a new batch or a different dish, a manager popping over to check in). Overall, I say go and have a well-poured beer from good, clean lines, but be careful with your food. read more

Hostesses and server were incredibly condescending and rude. There's too many great restaurants and bars in this area to deal with bad attitudes. Go someplace else. read more

Kaiser has one hell of a patio. The nice thing is that it's tucked away in the back, so you get a low key spot away from the Randolph St traffic. Additionally, if you're out with the guys (or gals) and want to hide from your significant other, it's not likely they will see you out if they drive down the street looking for you. Also, they have cool outdoor games available, and had live music the day I went. The food is pretty good, and their beer selection is large. Overall, a pretty relaxing place for a bite and a brew or 2. read more

Based in the KT's website, I was expecting a chill place to lounge with a cold beer and a variety of bacon and sausage varietals. But in fact, Lincoln Park has invaded the West Loop! We walked in and the downstairs was packed so we went upstairs. The upstairs is pretty barren (unlike the previous Tasting Room). The bar didn't seem to fit in since the the walls are rustically brick but there is a long stainless steel cooler with taps in front and on top there are a couple of random disarranged bottles of hard liquor - instead of shelves. The bartender was nice and I was surprised that he was over 21. He looked like a kid wearing jeans and a hoodie. The music was blasting top 40 tunes and pretty much the patrons looked like they were under 30. So I thought I was in Lincoln Park. On our way out, we saw they had foosball and a ping-pong table so that looks like fun. Once the beer garden opens up, maybe I'll try it out again. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The heated patio was heaven. Online QR code for the menu with many beer options was a little difficult to use as compared to other menu QR code's I have used recently. The pretzel was amazing. The fries with all the dipping sauces rocked. I would definitely come here again. read more

Found myself here to grab a burger and beer when a "party" I attended earlier disappointed on food and drink. Sat outside which was great. The burger was tasty. They do a lot of sausage here and you could tell that the burger was cooked on the same surface. It has this lingering sausage flavor that I found kind of nice. There were a couple of downsides to the burger. 1. The bun was kind of dry. It didn't ruin the burger experience but it was definitely not that great of a bun. 2. Absolutely no sides with the burger (no fries. not even a pickle). We did order fries for the table and they were yummy. I would definitely recommend the garlic aioli dip for the fries. We gobbled that up. They have a nice beer selection too. If I could give this place 3.5 stars I would - good but not mind blowing food and not the best value in the city (remember - a $12 burger and not even a pickle on the side! sadness!). So based on food and value - average (not bad! just average). The 1/2 star is entirely dedicated to the amazing service. We really loved our waitress Linda. She was able to answer all our questions on the menu, knew the beer selection inside and out and was able to make recommendations, was attentive, and super fun. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Burger and fries with garlic aioli. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois