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    Kimski

    3.9 (191 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Polish, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    The risotto (left). Hand pulled pasta (bottom). A grilled salad. And a chicago dog i think

    Very interesting choices. Small menu but everything stands out The risotto was way too salty. Everything else was interesting and pretty good

    Chopped Cheese Special
    Jason Y.

    Always amazing food. Great location attached to Maria's. One stop shop. Friendly services and solid prices for what you get.

    Salmon roe rice bowl
    Michelle C.

    Ordered the prettiest entree here and it tasted great. Not sure if I've had a salmon rice bowl served with cream cheese but it works! Reminds me of a philly roll

    Cold Saucy Noodles
    Kasumi C.

    It's been a few years since I've returned to Kimski but I came specifically to eat the food hearing about the chef's fresh Pov. It was quite lovely and I could feel the fresh realness even in the kimchi. So much love in every bite, I can't wait to come back to try all the other dishes.

    Liz O.

    I've been to Maria's plenty of times and enjoy it for the most part. This time I was so hungry when my friend and I joined and I decided to get off the Kimski menu and as a vegetarian my options were a little limited but I got the pierogis and an order of basic fries. My order was $26. I thought that was insane, considering the portions were not that big. I also waited 25 min for my order and people who ordered well after me got food first. I'll also mention, the setup is weird because i had to leave the bar to go inside to order to come back into the bar to pickup at the back door. While that's not really the end of the world, it would have been nice to have it clear on where to order. I stood at the back door for a solid 10 min before I went to the front doorman of the bar and asked them what the process was. Needless to say, I'll be eating before I come to Maria's next time. (Bring back PFCI or Herbivore please!)

    Jim D.

    Flavor of the food was ok. Nothing to rave nor complain about. I'm not the foremost expert on Korean food nor Korean fusion but nothing warranted a return here for me. The vibes were the best part especially when you walk into the bar or onto the patio. Gotta say I love the people of Bridgeport. The noodles had a weird ingredient atop them that had a sour flavor. The salmon bowl was ok & the cream addition to the rice was a welcome surprise. The salmon was slightly warm so be aware of that. I'm slightly interested in the fried but I wouldn't make a special trip solely for them.

    The bar and seating w TV screen and the outside
    karina k.

    This place is great! Fusion Korean Polish food. The dishes are artistic and tasty and affordable. The food fills you up and you will have leftovers. The dishes are artfully done also. You can sit at the seats at both Kimski and Maria's which is a cool bar that looks like a tiki bar...really nice to have during winter when you wish you were enjoying the summer heat with cold drinks. There is also outdoor seating. The drinks at Maria's are beautiful and well crafted and has plenty of alcohol. Won, the owner was really friendly and personable and spoke w us and joked with us. He's funny and entertaining w his humor. He is the kind of guy you would enjoy hanging out with at your table to enjoy good food with drinks and conversation. Paige is great too! She is really sweet and helps explain the menu and super personable also. This is a fun place to eat and lounge at with friends. It has an excellent ambiance w nice music and a TV video screen to watch a movie in the background. We were super relaxed and loved soaking up the chill atmosphere and vibe and staff.

    a plate of noodles and vegetables
    Matthew B.

    The food is so delicious, the service is awesome, and it's such a classically Chicago place. It's a laid back but confident vibe. This is an awesome place to hang, eat, have a drink, or have a date. I could eat the bulgogi cheese steak every day and not get tired of it, and they have a cool selection of bourbons.

    Fries are awesome!
    Victoria K.

    Finally got around to trying this place out! Kimski has done a great job amidst COVID, the side and back patio offer lots of seating, tables will seat 4, and the communal seating will seat larger parties! There are umbrellas available for tables to block the sun which is helpful for the hot and sunny Chicago days! Ordered the KoPo Beef and Maria's Standard along with beers: MARZ Jungle Boogie and Astronaut Juice! The KoPo Beef was very delicious, the meat was juicy with bits of fatty pieces and lean pieces! Everything was sandwiched together by this nicely toasted White Texas Toast type of bread! The fried that accompany this sandwich were perfectly crispy and flavorful! I added a sunny side up egg on my sandwich just to take it to another level! The Maria's Standard was yummy, but also just quite standard. The polish sausage had expected flavor and the pickled veggies on top was a nice touch, but I wish there was more of it to be eaten with bites of the sausage. The beers were awesome and really refreshing!

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    Three Dots and A Dash

    4.1
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    3.7 mi
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    I made reservations at Three Dots and a Dash to kick off my sister's bachelorette party. She loves…read moretiki bars, so it was only appropriate to gather and welcome everyone. OpenTable only allowed up to 8 people per reservation at a time. We were a party of 13, so I had to split the reservations into two. I made a request for the tables to be close together, but I understood that there was no guarantee the tables could be together. Our reservations were at 9pm, and the place was packed. Three Dots and a Dash did us a solid and managed to reserve an entire alcove for us! I was so appreciative. Loved the vibe at Three Dots and a Dash. It felt much classier, like a mid-century modern tiki lounge. The music was fun too. Instantly recognized a retro Italian song by Pino D'Anglo, which just added to the ambiance. The drinks were great. We ordered a couple of rounds of the shotstapus, and I got the rum barrel for good measure. The drinks were sweet but tasty. Too easy to knock back.

    When I was visiting my friends in Chicago, they insisted on bringing me to Three Dots and a Dash…read more We were able to walk-in on a Friday evening, although we were relegated to standing room only since we weren't able to get a reservation. Upon entering the bar, I felt like I was entering a catacomb with skulls lining the entrance. The bar was packed, and we squeezed in at the bar to order our drinks. The drinks were on the pricey side, but I appreciate how the cocktails are garnished with real fruit (mine had lychee and dragonfruit) and was served in a fun tiki glass that was unique to each drink. The setting is a huge part of the experience, and I had a fun, memorable evening.

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    Bisous

    4.4
    (121 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Of course when in Chicago, I had to check out Bisous, ranked #30 on North America's 50 Best Bars…read more2026, climbing from #39 in 2025. With an intimate ambiance, in Chicago's Fulton Market, Bisous brings the vibe of a 1960s Parisian cocktail lounge. Since they don't take reservations, I had a short wait at the door. Somehow, they knew exactly what I wanted, which was a seat at the bar. My favorite place to sip, exhaole, and chat with the bartenders. The cocktails were delicious, and the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming. My tongue-clicking sips for the evening: PASTRY WAR Pistachio Cream, Agricole & Jamaican Rums, Grappa, Almond, Egg White, Lemon, Nutmeg BAIT & SWITCH Blueberry Cordial, Mezcal, Blanche Armagnac, Baking Spices COUNTERPOINT Fig Leaf, Armagnac Duffau Napoléon, Yellow Chartreuse, Oscar.697 Rosso Vermouth Mmmm... #BonAppetit! Cheers! Enjoy!

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago (from Las Vegas) 2 weeks ago, and were very excited to…read morecheck out Bisous, as it looked nice inside and had good reviews. Imagine my shock when we didn't even make it past the bouncer because he was so rude, AS OTHER RECENT REVIEWS HAVE MENTIONED AS WELL! We had dinner nearby and walked to Bisous after, and saw there was a line of 5 or 6 people outside. We expected this as we knew Bisous is a first come, first serve bar. We were curious what the wait time would look like, so we approached the front door to ask a host or employee inside (we assumed there'd be a desk with an employee working it who could give us a wait time). We had no problem waiting, just wanted to see how long they estimated it would be! Before we could even fully open the door, the bouncer swung the door open from the other side and hit me with the door. I stumbled back a few steps and he looked at us and said, and I quote, "What do you want?". I laughed at first because I thought he was joking and putting on a tough guy act. He was not. We quickly explained we just wanted to see what the wait time was, and he said "don't you see there's a line outside?" We said yes, and explained we just wanted to know a rough estimated wait time. He just blankly stared at us while ushering us out. Both my boyfriend and I have worked in customer-service roles for a very, very long time. This encounter was not only extremely rude and unprofessional, but he also hit me hard enough with the door to send me stumbling back, and then said nothing about it and continued to address us in a tone that was nothing less than annoyed and irritated. We didn't end up going inside because that encounter left such a bad taste in our mouths. I don't believe in spending my money at establishments that don't treat their customers with the bare minimum respect they deserve! Bummed we didn't get to experience it, as I'm sure it was lovely inside and I can only hope the rest of the employees were much more kind and accommodating, or at least able to answer a simple question. Fire your "bouncer" (??) and hire someone with some basic customer service and communication skills!!

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    The Alderman

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    4.6
    (55 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Beautiful intimate speakeasy with amazing cocktails it's hard to pick which one to start with! The…read moreservice was wonderful and we really enjoyed our time. I ordered the petal pusher cocktail which was delicious!

    The Alderman has been on my list for quite some time now. I am so excited that I finally was able…read moreto snag a reservation and check it out. If you didn't know, it is located inside of Pilsen Yards. It's a nice small intimate setting, but I loved every single detail about it. If you are not able to sit at the booth, there are four seats at the bar where you can still enjoy the experience. The ambience was amazing. It was nice and cozy, dimly lit, candles everywhere kind of gave a romantic feel in a sense. The art on the wall was like no other. Very bold, vibrant, and told a story. The selection of music was great, It was a vibe the entire time. My bartender's name was Scotty. Scotty was everything. He was so knowledgeable about the drinks. He had amazing suggestions and he could even put a twist on it if you allowed him. He's also very passionate about his craft and it shows once you a taste of the drinks that he prepared. I had such an amazing time. Not only did he prepare a great drink, but he was so personable and checked on everybody throughout the night and made sure everyone was doing OK. I loved it there. I cannot wait to go back another day. This is hands-down one of my favorite speakeasies. What a hidden gem.

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