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Located in the Hilton, the decor is reminiscent of an Irish pub. There was open seating when we stopped in (grab a table) and World Cup soccer on all the TVs. Great spot to watch sports, but it is loud and when the door to the street opens there is quite a rush of air up the middle of the restaurant. We ordered drinks and food and Dana took great care of us. I had a bowl of the potato soup. It was delicious with the bacon chunks and side of Yorkshire pudding (which was meh). Hubby enjoyed his bangers and mash, and the rest of my Yorkshire pudding. Convenient location if you're staying in the hotel and want a quick bite of standard Irish fare.
Fun spot to celebrate a bears win! We walked in after a cold game and managed to find some standing room and eventually got a seat at the bar. Service was quick even though it was quite packed. My glass of Pinot noir was great, and our food came out pretty quickly too. The wings were tasty and pretty standard for a bar but nothing extra special. The sauce is supposed to be Jameson-infused but just tasted like a standard buffalo sauce. The side salad was a fresh addition to the meal. The fish and chips were the star of the show with real flakey fish that had a nice crispy light batter. The fries with this dish (chips) were tasty too, and even more tasty dipped in the tartar sauce. The Mac and cheese was rich and heavy with delicious bites of short rib, but pretty expensive for being Mac and cheese. Overall, we had a great post game time here and enjoyed the grub!
This restaurant/pub is located on the ground floor, inside the Hilton Chicago, so you can bill it to your room. It's more a pub than a restaurant because everyone is drinking. Everyone's got a drink in their hand. Not everyone is dining, but I was hungry and didn't want to leave the hotel for dinner. You seat yourself. I found a nice booth in the corner. Be prepared, it's crowded and loud. When alcohol is involved, people get loud. I ordered a margarita and chicken pot pie. My margarita was good and strong. The chicken pot pie was good, too. It was served in a large skillet, with a huge pastry on top, and topped off with some greens. Delicious food for a pub. As busy as the bartender was with all the drink orders, he still did a good job taking care of my food order. I especially like how the soup of the day was cold beer. Nice.
This restaurant was attached to the Hilton Chicago, which made it a great spot a late night bites! I visited this spot multiple times during my stay. Drinks, food, and service were all top notch and quick. The vibe inside is great! It has an Irish pub feel while still providing that big city energy. I've heard that this bar gets super busy during St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, and I can see why!
During my second visit to Chicago, I stayed in the hotel in front of Kitty O'Sheas but didn't get a chance to stop by. I promised that when I was back in town, I'd make it a mission to stop by -- and so a few friends and I did. It's self seating, but we were sat for a while before a server came over. We had a cider each and it was a bit of a wait before we received it (despite there not being much foot traffic), so we decided to continue on elsewhere. I was really excited for this pub but ended up feeling a little disappointed with the experience overall. Felt unwelcoming (but I also realize 3 Latina ladies may not be the target audience).
Excellent food!!!! I was very impressed. I loved the potato leek soup. My farm house salad was delicious too. My salmon on top was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend loved his shepherd's pie, and my mom really enjoyed her fish and chips. My uncle really liked his bangers and mash too. Fabulous desserts! The Jameson blueberry cobbler and Bailey's bread pudding were sooooooo good. Strong drinks! The old fashioned was powerful!!! Fun atmosphere. Pub and sports bar vibes, but plenty of quieter dining areas too. Spacious venue with many rooms. Large tables available too. Outdoor patio as well. Friendly service. We did have to ask for water and beverage refills. Our water glasses were consistently empty. Otherwise, service was very good. Fun decor. Great location on Michigan Avenue, part of the Hilton hotel. I would definitely return.
This was the restaurant of my hotel and I stopped in to grab a snack and watch a basketball game! It's a fun vibe with cool seating options for both single diners and big groups. My server was great but slow, I think they forgot to put my pretzel order in but luckily I wasn't in a rush since I was watching the game. The pretzel was good and I asked for double cheese sauce, it looks overcooked but isn't! I hope to be back because there were definitely something's I wanted to try on the menu.
Kitty O'Sheas was a solid four-star stop for me. It has the feel you want from an Irish pub inside a big Chicago hotel: easygoing, comfortable, and built for a pint and a real meal rather than anything fussy. The fish and chips were the highlight. The fish pieces were cut nice and thick, with enough substance that it felt like a proper plate instead of mostly batter. The roasted lemon was a small touch, but a good one. It made the dish feel a little more intentional and gave the fish a better lift than the usual wedge on the side. I also really enjoyed the bread pudding. It was rich, warm, and delicious, and the ice cream was not just decoration. It was needed to balance the dessert and keep it from getting too heavy. Service at the bar was attentive, which made the whole visit easy. I would not call it a destination meal, but for fish and chips, Guinness, dessert, and good bartenders near the Hilton/South Loop area, it did exactly what I wanted.
This place is HOPPING! We stayed at the Hilton Michigan Ave and this is the hotel bar/restaurant. The pub does a brisk business and was packed-but we were able to grab a table and get waited on pretty quickly. I decided to check out the fish and chips as it's an Irish pub. No disappointment there! Crispy and delicious! Good sized portions. Hubs dined in their burger and was pleased with that decision. Kitty O'Sheas is a fun upbeat place to grab drinks and meet up with the gang.
This place has a captive audience from the Hilton which owns it. The place was very busy but not for any good reason. Things started disappointingly when I ordered a Smithwick's ale. It was the worst pour of this beer I've ever had. A proper Smithwick's should be on nitro and poured slowly to create a big creamy head. Any proper pub knows this. This is not a proper pub. The beer came with zero head. Pathetic. Other reviews have talked about the bad service. We did not experience that. Our young server was attentive and did everything we asked for. He didn't know a damned thing about beer as my friend asked for a Chicago beer and he told him that Fat Tire was from Chicago. But he's young and he was trying at least. Clearly not trained well. Some of us enjoyed our potato leek soup but my wife found the bread served with it to be too sweet. Was it supposed to be Irish soda bread? I had the bangers and mash. Seemed like a dish that couldn't be screwed up too much. The sausages had that proper blandness and the mash was tasty but the gravy was pure Kitchen Bouquet. Too sweet and one dimensional. It came with carrots and peas, the carrots were fine but the peas were oddly crunchy with blackened bits. Were they reheated in a hot skillet? The real disaster was the wedge of cabbage. It was cold and raw at its center and appears to have been pan served with about 10 per of it cooked. My second beer from Revolution was much better.
Visiting Chicago for a conference, I discovered Kitty O'Sheas conveniently located near my Marriott Hotel. The bar was LOUD, and it was Sunday night football. I grabbed a high top in the middle of the crowded bar and was waited on by Sara. The Baked Pretzel with dipping sauces was really good as was the IPA on draft. Definitely a cool bar to just grab some late night nosh and watch some football.
Conveniently located inside of Hilton Chicago (at least if you're staying there), Kitty O'Sheas is an interesting spot. Propped up by a historic hotel as its setting, one would think it would be something more akin to fine dining but it really does just feel like a typical Irish pub, although the prices are a bit steeper. The inside felt old fashioned but clean, polished even. We arrived at the hotel VERY late into the night so this being an option was very welcome. The servers seemed a bit overwhelmed with other parties who were definitely a few drinks in, but we were seated quickly and our orders were taken fast as well. Typically the menu here has a solid amount of typical Irish options, but since we arrived so late we had to order off the late night menu which is a peeled back version of their typical dinner menu. We went with the Chicago style Italian beef sandwich, short rib mac and cheese, and buffalo wings. The food came out relatively fast, considering the time of night and our party size, and it was hot--smelled great too. The Italian beef sandwich was a sloppy, delicious mess that while lacking any structure, tasted fantastic. It came with thick cut fries that were great too, salted just right and had a good texture to them. The buffalo wings were good too, a bit too much on the buffalo side, which may sound weird to say, but it tasted a bit too saucy. Still, the wings had the perfect texture so it was definitely worth the bite. Last, but certainly not least, the short rib mac and cheese was incredible. The mac and cheese was gooey, cheesy, creamy, and all other slightly discomforting words you could use to describe it. The short rib was soft and tender, almost melting in our mouths. Easily the best part of the meal and one of the better mac and cheese dishes we've had in a very long time. Kitty O'Sheas is a great little Irish spot that more than packs a punch from a food perspective, but unfortunately probably isn't the most accessible place to get to considering it's in a hotel lobby. However, we strongly recommend giving this place a shot if you're in the area and doubly so if you're actually staying at the Hilton Chicago.
Anna was the most attentive server coming in to check in on plates, napkins, drinks and food. As you come in, you greater and you can seat yourself. The outdoor patio is nicely walled from the street. We opted for a cozy booth inside that was clean and had plenty of space. Drinks were well made and delicious. The Clover club was fragrant and a good start to the evening. Also try the proper Mary which does come with bacon and no celery. The wings were plentiful and we asked for additional dipping sauce. Fish and chips were a great portion, piping hot and crunchy skins. As though that was not enough, we made room for the bread pudding and the peach cobbler. Both need to be had if you are at the restaurant. Five star food. Six Star service. read more
2 years ago
The food was good, not omg amazing but it was good. The french fries were a 10 out of 10 they reminded me a Jewel Osco wedges honestly. The appetizer House Poutine's cheese curds were amazing, however the potatoes were a little hard, but everything else was fantastic. The energy is very cute Irish pub, and the service was pretty average. The guy was pretty nice, so it was an overall 4 out of 5 experience. read more
2 years ago
About what you'd expect for an Irish pub attached to a hotel. The fries are very good, I'll give them that. Lobster roll was meh, disappointing for the price. My salad was fine. Crab cakes were good. Cocktails hit or miss. The pretzel appetizer was DRENCHED in butter. Like the plate was wet. The pretzel itself was pretty bland. Maybe that's why they add all the butter? It was odd. I wouldn't return here by choice, not in a city with this many options. read more
Stayed at the Hilton on a weekend in January. Was surprised that this was the main dining for a breakfast at the Hilton Hotel. The service was OK but the food was excellent for breakfast. For Hilton we expected a buffet, but it was a Irish pub. It was OK. read more
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sit at the Bar and enjoy. it's very been here many times. Beer battered fish and chips or Cornbeef and cabbage are good tradition choices but save room for the Jamison flavored blueberry cobbler!! read more
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Very fun, lively bar! I came here a couple times for a night-cap, to wind down after exhausting myself at some other spots earlier and really enjoyed my experiences - the drinks, the atmosphere, service etc. I had a maple pecan old fashioned the first time and just enjoyed sitting at the bar and reading a bit while nursing the drink - not my normal pick, so I definitely sipped on it, but it was a great change, flavorful, and definitely packed a punch. The other time, I stuck with my prosecco and decided to try the wings and grilled broccolini. The wings were tasty, served with a large side of ranch and celery/carrots. The broccolini was not great, to be honest, but everything else about this spot was awesome. Great energy, great drinks, a happy place to be. read more
We went in for a beer and a bite. He ended up with some kind of Pilsner, and I got a Guinness, and we split a bowl of potato soup. The soup was delish. Creamy and lightly seasoned. Potatoes were plentiful but not too thickly diced. And it was served with some kind of raisin soda bread that was surprisingly delicious. Didn't have time during our trip to have a full meal here, but I'm guessing it'd be a delight. read more
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Service was perfect! Great timing, recommendations, prompt service and food delivery. I dined outside in May and it was pleasant. It is fully shaded just after 1pm. I had a salad and a crab cake. (Just FYI my salad had Irish bacon on it which is....ham!) lol! Smh! I shoulda known. But it was delicious! The crab cake was fresh and filling. Very meat forward not filled with breading. read more
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We went to Kitty O'Sheas. It was a cute space. We were lucky to be staying at the Hilton with access to an Irish Bar on St. Paddy's day! Place was packed. The servers were working their behinds off. They hired in a live band to play Irish music and they were really good! Food was typical bar food. Their pretzel was VERY GOOD. Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
The bar was a great environment. The bar tender offered recommendations for good . The noise level was average for a bar . The cod fish was served hot and savory. It was fried just right . The pretzel may look dark. But, the taste was awesome! read more
1 year ago
Our recent visit to Kitty O'Sheas was unfortunately one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. We came in as a group of seven at 9:43 PM, and right from the start, we were met with attitude and indifference from our server, Dana. It took an unreasonably long time just to get water, and any drink refills were painfully slow throughout the evening. The service felt dismissive and inattentive, as if our presence was more of an inconvenience than anything else. Our food took forever to arrive, and by the time we finally received our check, it was 11:20 PM -- nearly two hours for a standard meal with drinks, and not because we were lingering. We were just constantly waiting. We understand busy nights happen, but the lack of basic courtesy, poor communication, and overall lackluster service really soured the experience. Hopefully, management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the service standards, because we had expected much better. Mind you our family has done 4 times prior to this experience. read more
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I'd say it's a solid three stars and repeatable. The food was good. The service was just ok. The noise level was extreme and it wasn't that busy. Love the historic Irish pub that was installed here during the 80's renovation. Had the house burger which came on a huge bun. Too much bread. Had to cut it down to a manageable size. Fries were good. Came with French onions and a sweet pickle, add mayo and it was perfect. The cheese plate was good. We couldn't eat it all. Needed something more savory as a compliment. $67 with tip for a midnight hunger run. Wow. read more
2 years ago
Well, don't waste your time or money if the usual breakfast buffet at the Downtown Chicago Hilton is not operating and instead they are serving "ala carte breakfast" at Kitty O'Sheas. Walked in and there were probably 15 or more empty dirty tables, and one clean one which is where I sat. Ordered the omelette, with hash browns and sourdough toast. The single waitress seemed to be doing a halfway decent job, but was clearly overworked. The omelette was meh, the hash browns were mass-produced squares that you would find in a grocery store freezer section to feed to your seven year-old kid, who might not even eat it, and the toast never arrived. The "ambiance" is horrible as rude people FaceTime and talk on their phones via speakers. Ive been here for dinner and drinks multiple times, and it's fine for that. Never again will I do breakfast here. And the bill? $27. Ridiculous. As an added bonus I paid cash. I guess the waitress assumed I wanted no change back because she never brought any. Wow. read more
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The food here is good. Plain Irish pub type foods. The Mac and Cheese was a good choice. Filling and tasty. Place is a bit loud for my taste, but it's an Irish pub so what do ya expect? Service was fast and friendly. Food comes out SUPER fast. Overall a good choice for a late night bite. read more
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Great fish and chips! Very thick pieces of cod and the batter is very tasty. Never had sidewinders fries and they were so so, very natural tasting and needed additional salt. The waitress was very nice and recommended a great local ipa, revolution anti hero, and they have a large selection of draft beer. Nice pub ambiance. read more
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720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
South Loop
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(312) 294-6860
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