The service is great! Matt is a great bartender and took really good care of us on many occasions!…read moreTheir happy hour is the best M-F 5pm-7pm $5 draft and wine! Who beats that?! To top it off they have a tasty Chipotle Chicken sandwich w/ hand cut fries!

Had a visit to another Lincoln Park dive bar. It's not that much of one but it's as divy as you can…read moreget there it seems. Gannon's has a mix of Irish and other themes going on pretty much. More known for the drinks such as the beers on tap and some mules that are refreshing. The food is pretty basic stuff like pretzels, wings, and those types of things. Came in at lunch and it wasn't that busy for a weekend at least. It has a pretty good amount of space inside and out. There's a beer garden in the back open for summer. It's about $10 for a cocktail. Pretty good stuff like the Irish Mule, made with Jameson. Basic food on the menu however. There's greasy stuff like burgers and that if you want. It's $8 to get a couple of Jumbo Soft Pretzels. These are good to munch on with beer or whatever. Also they have cheese curds. These greasy things are among the good things for sharing. Get some great beers on tap and some cocktails. It has a pretty basic food menu. There's burgers, pretzels, and whatever.

The fried cheese curds are delicious. They have a huge variety of beer and the burgers are OK.read more

The Bad Apple has truly turned bad. This used to be my go-to burger spot and overnight their food…read morequality seemed to go down. The unfortunate thing is that when you have expensive food, like The Bad Apple does, the expectation of consistently good food is higher and they haven't been able to deliver. The last few times I've had a burger from here I've been left underwhelmed. My go-to burger is the Da Bears Burger which runs $18 when you order from GrubHub. The last two times I've had the burger (once at the restaurant and once at home) the smoked brisket has been dry. On my last occasion the bottom half of the bun was burnt. It was barely edible without drowning it in sauce. I've reached the point that the price outweighs the food quality. We have too many delicious burger spots that are priced similarly or less to keep feeling like I'm wasting money,

Went here for NYE. I was really disappointed by the food. It has good reviews and a friend had been…read moreand liked it. I got the pre fixe menu. The pickled deviled eggs were tasty. It was not an "Amuse bouche" which is a single bite item, it was much more but I'm not complaining about that! The appetizer was grilled octopus over sweet potato mash. I learned that day that sweet and grilled octopus is not a good mix. It was nearly gross. I picked the octopus up and tried to brush off as much of the sweet potatoes and possible. The octopus tasted good but was over cooked. My main was the branzino. It was charred to a crisp and full of bones. It did not taste good and was extremely difficult to eat. I did not taste the German chocolate cake for dessert but was told it was dry and people barely touched it. My husband and others are our table got short rib goulash, which was served like a steak with gravy. It wasn't tender like short rib should be. He said the flavor was good at least. Someone got the fish and chips and said it was flavorless. Someone else got the burger and said it was also charred and over cooked. Over all, pretty disappointed. Cute place with decent service. Hopefully this was just an off night.

Third time at cobblestone and this time was for Valentine's Day. We wanted someplace cozy and cute…read moreand Cobblestone set the bar high with a candlelit dinner. They had a terrific Valentine's Day dinner $95 for two people which included a small amuse-bouche each, an appetizer to share, individual entrees, and a dessert to share. We loved the crispy broccolini and were fighting over it. The entrees were huge portions and packed with flavor. I consider myself a scallop connoisseur and in all the restaurants we've ever been in, these scallops were cooked beautifully. They had a perfect sear to them on the outside but cooked perfectly on the inside as well, 10/10 no notes this is the scallop I will compare all future scallops to. And the duck confit, oh my...we also fought over this dish which paired incredibly well with beans to our surprise. Chocolate cake had a beautiful strawberry sauce on the bottom. Everything was incredible including the service. Cobblestone remains our favorite in the area and is loved by all the locals. Thank you for a perfect Valentine's Day dinner.

Intimate wine bar with the friendliest staff. Super helpful with choosing a wine based on our…read morepreferences and I believe they rotate through bottles fairly quick as I was also here maybe a month or two before so definitely a variety. Winery rep from Michigan happened to be there and it was a good time trying various wines. The snacks offered were also a treat, really enjoyed the chimi potatoes. Perfect spot to end the night.

Such a cute and quaint wine bar! There's a wide selection of drinks, including some super…read moreinteresting locally made wines and whiskies. You can even get little testers to sample before you commit. Biggest shoutout to the best bartender ever, Dan (!!), who was so kind and helpful I really liked the sparkling orange wine - super crisp and refreshing. I also tried one of their local whiskies; it did the job but lacked some complexity flavor-wise. The vibe and aesthetic are on point, and they offer small bites too with complementary corn nuts that were supppeerr yummy! Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!

I've been to Small Cheval in the past but never this location. We decided to eat here after vintage…read moreclothing shopping in Ravenswood. This is a smaller location and you can sit and eat inside but it is along the window. So if you are eating with a large group, you can eat outside (weather permitting). We ate inside. The service was great! The person taking our order was very nice and helpful. The food came out in a timely fashion. We forgot to ask to remove the mayo on our burger (egg allergy) and they quickly remade one with no questions asked which was very nice. The food was delicious as normal and I've mentioned this before, the best fries. I got the veggie burger and it was spot on. Small Cheval will slays be one of my favs. The shake was good, I got the shake off the month (espresso). It was thick. My only complain is the straw (it kept cracking). Overall, great food, great service and even better company!!! Thanks!

Took the family here for a quick lunch and was happy to see the patio open, pet friendly…read more Everything is a la carte, and if it is busy inside you're able to order pickup online from their website. The double cheese burger was 10.99 and addition of fries was 4.59. The burger was juicy, a tad creamy with their sauce, and the bun added a pleasant slight sweetness while adequately absorbing the beefy flavor while not getting soggy. Fries are lacking compared to the burger. Some pieces were crispy while others were soft. They needed more seasoning or a sprinkle of salt. The chicken tenders were a harmonious combination of light crispy with perfectly tender chicken. They need to do the same with the fries. Small cheval always had a solid simple burger that doesn't require all the extravigent additions to make it rememberable. Happy hour weekdays 3-5 for $6 beers and cocktails. Paid and free street parking in the area. Limited seating inside. Menu is accessible online and I recommend ordering through there.

Where do I start?! The service is great and the owners are so nice and welcoming! And our favorite…read morebartender, Dave works here! The ambience is warm and cozy vibes all around! And to top it off the food is amazing! The burger & fries are 11/10! So juicy and flavorful! It's a must try!!

I can't believe this building finally opened up again, and what a nice place it is! The main dining…read moreroom is very large, with a huge bar as the centerpiece. There is also a nicely sized back room as well. There are plenty of TVs for sports if you want to catch a game. There are a good number of beer and cocktail options, which I was happy about. One area I think could be improved is the number of food options. Right now, the options are somewhat limited, especially if you want vegetarian options. Overall, this place is off to a good start and I'm excited to see what's to come!

Are they the best tacos or cocktails in the neighborhood? Absolutely not…read more But it's a lovely rooftop deck and on a pretty afternoon with a nice breeze its still worth a stop.

Don't go...yet. Arriba needs time to figure itself out…read more Truthfully, we wanted to love Arriba so badly because we really like Farm Bar downstairs, so even when we saw that all the reviews were awful, we still wanted to make the call for ourselves. It has so much potential with a breezy look and feel and great service, but the drinks just miss the mark on everything from taste to presentation and value. My husband and I stopped by on a Saturday evening (there are no reservations, just first come first serve) and were seated right away. We ordered a raspberry margarita and the drunken cafe de olla. Both drinks tasted unbalanced, and I couldn't finish mine. We decided not to order food because we were feeling skeptical at that point and the drinks were quite expensive for the quality. I hope that Arriba will take the time to reimagine and their drinks menu and bites that are offered - otherwise Arriba is on the skip list, which is unfortunate.

I've been to this bar 3 times. It's a 4 am bar which is nice. One of the things I appreciate about…read moreChicago is the selection of 4 am liquor licenses. Place also has kitchen+ food which is a real game changer.2nd time I came got a chicken Caesar salad which comes with bread. The bar design is pretty old fashioned but the other patrons are cool and the bartenders are professional+ good.

My 5 stars is single handily for the amazing bartender working late Friday/early Saturday 3/28. I…read morebelieve her name is Stephanie? She's an absolute angel! I had some items stolen from me and tracked them down to this location and she was so kind, caring, and helpful both on the phone and in person!

This place is great year-round. But it really shines in the summer when you can sit outside on the…read morepatio. No matter when you come you will be greeted with warm, friendly service. During my most recent visit I tried one of the Lenten specials, arancini. It was delicious! I hope they add it to the menu full-time. I also enjoyed a Cosmo and the left coast chopped salad. I'll be back!

Great Irish bar in the heart of Lincoln square. Food is great bar food. The drinks are delicious…read moreand the outdoor patio is so fun. The staff is super nice!!

Wednesday I hosted a luncheon for 12 ladies of the Purple Passion Majesties chapter of the Red Hat…read moresociety. Original reservation for 26 but ladies canceled due to weather. Firstly it is decorated to the nines for the holidays. Snowflakes, twinkling lights and hanging ornaments looked so festive and welcoming. The tables were set up for us. It's a more than decent menu but you can not beat the $10.95 daily special. Wednesday was philly cheese steak with fries or chips and a soda. I never had one before but for $10.95 how bad could it be. Well bad it was not. It was delicious and huge. With choice of fries or chips I recommend the chip. So food, prices and ambiance a definite A. Howeverr the service? Have to be A+++. Our server Jane was a total delight. One of Santa's elves I think? She was attentive, efficient, well Informed on the menu and with just a bubbly personality. We all loved Jane.

Decent sized bar, great for watching sports. The bar is one big open layout with TVs above the bar…read moreand 2 jumbo screens. There's a parking lot too. Came here with some friends to watch some March Madness games. Our server was great! Food was decent - nothing spectacular other than your average bar food. I got the tilapia tacos which were cute and small. Comes with chips and salsa.