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Lips - Chicago

4.2 (165 reviews)
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Erin H.

Fantastic show! Went for a friend's birthday brunch and it was so fun including the little bday celebrations they do. Emcee did a great job interacting with people and moving everything along. Beautiful place and decor. Our server was so nice and checked on us throughout our stay. Can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas. Food was fine, nothing special. It did take a long time for us to get our bill at the end, we were the only table left, not sure what the issue was but things happen.

Joanne E.

Such a fun brunch experience at Lips! Great service, amazing atmosphere and wonderful entertainment! The queens are amazing! All you can drink mimosas were a fun touch. Loved the light up ring shots. Food was good, nothing amazing but decent. Accessible space but would be difficult to get to the restroom I think as it's upstairs and I didn't see an elevator. Street parking.

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Jarriae A.

I had an AMAZING time at Lips today! We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday after she'd been asking for months to come here and now I understand why. The queens are so nice and amazing. They're great servers and even better performers. Super attentive and they give you enough time to get through your meal before the show starts. I got the cheeseburger and fries which I thought was really good. My party enjoyed their food for the most part. There is a 20% gratuity added to every bill, but it can be removed upon request. Also, they can split one bill with up to 4 cards. The venue is gorgeous inside and really sets the scene for an amazing show. It's very glamorous, and I loved it. I highly, highly recommend coming here for a good time! My favorite was the Wings by Little Mix performance It's a bit steep around $70 per person in my group (we did get shots, though, hehe) which doesn't include the singles for the performances but for brunch, bottomless mimosas, and a show? I say VERY worth it. They invite anyone there for a special occasion up on stage to celebrate with them and give them crowns and cupcakes. They will also invite additional people in the crowd up and at the end invites everyone up! They engage the crowd beautifully -- even the people at the bar! Overall, I highly recommend Lips if you're looking for a good time and good food. I'll definitely be back.

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Melissa M.

Such a fun place! Perfect for celebration moments. A very welcoming environment and the queens are so friendly. They not only serve on stage they also serve you! They double as the service staff and still amanage to look fabulous, so tip generously and have fun! The food was also delicious, my chicken and biscuits was actually very good.

Queta S.

We went for drag brunch on Saturday. WHAT A SHOW! I loved it. We were entertained the entire time. The staff, entertainers were a pleasure to be around. The menu was very tempting and I ended ordering the biscuits with gravy. They had chicken I want to say it was buffalo chicken but I might be wrong. The package came with bottomless mimosas. I was pleasantly surprised having this place in the south loop. I would recommend.

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Genia V.

Super fun spot for drag branch. Our lovely drag star/waitress Sapphire was beautiful, charismatic, kind, and a delight. Everyone was friendly, helpful and timely. The show was funny vibrant and everything you would expect from a great drag brunch. Food was standard brunch cuisine. The drinks were great and the shots were delicious. If I had any critique, it would be we felt a little left out sitting in the back. We had a lot of tips,but only a few queens came by so we left with a lot of of the money we came with unfortunately. Other than that, we had a great time enjoyed the show tremendously and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great time on a Sunday afternoon.

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dwayne w.

Always have a BLAST at LIPS. The food is Delicious and the Show is AMAZING!! The Queens are very friendly and fun. The drinks OMGare Sooo good and potent!!

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Jaelyn S.

Lips was a 10/10 experience! The show & the dinner were excellent & well worth the money. We arrived about 40 minutes prior to the start of the show & that was perfect imo. Everyone working had great energy & was super friendly. The salmon was cooked to perfection, I wish I could go back today & get some more! Same goes for the rice and asparagus. The caesar salad was so refreshing. I was told the wings & Alfredo also tasted amazing. It was nice to eat & watch the show at the same time & I think you're able to time it out the way you prefer! The show.. HONEY.. it was great! Giving a bunch of positive vibes and great energy. You can tell a lot of hard work goes into preparation for their shows. The host was absolutely hilarious! I love they show love to those celebrating a birthday or engagement! This is a mandatory add to your itinerary if you're trying to have a fun time in Chicago! Thanks Lips!

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Jocelynn K.

The service was great, despite the servers also being performers they were attentive and knew how to put on a great show! It was a fun atmosphere and everyone seemed to be having a great time! Food was pretty meh, all of it was pretty salty and the dessert was some mini cupcakes that were extra dry. On the other hand the drinks are incredibly strong so you know you're not going to be getting water downed drinks. Don't forget to bring cash to tip the performers!

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Mina H.

Fun brunch activity overall but some performers were significantly better than others, and a few just dialed it in... yet expected tips by their walk-around. Personal opinion, you have to be more than wigs, costumes and a ton of makeup to be a drag ... sing or perform well and be entertaining. Or I can just look at historical Halloween selfies. Our server was nice and one of the better performers, but there was one outstanding one that did flips, and I want to know how she kept her wig on! Anywho the decor is very nice, recommend planning ahead with a Park Hero spot in a garage for the cold snowy season

Josalyn M.

Lips Chicago is must see Drag Show! They have shows from Wednesday-Sunday. I saw in my local paper (Reader) and social media they were offering a new show on Wednesday's Bitchy Bingo Drag Show. Doors open at 7pm. This show was amazing but please bring some singles! As soon as I walked into the building I was impressed by the attention to detail in decor throughout the venue. You are literally transformed into a Drag Show/Queen wonderland where sparkle and shine meets your gaze from the ceiling to your feet. They require a credit card on file for parties of 2 or more. You can make your reservations by phone. You can find street parking or catch the CTA. They have preset menu with vegan to steak options on the menu. If you are popping in for a show by yourself or don't have a reservation you can sit at the bar. Although there was plenty of seating for you to sit at a table. Let me say these queens work hard! Your server is also one of performers so please be patient with them!!!! I ordered the Altantic Salmon dinner that was delicious ! I cleaned my plate. The mango daiquiri was amazing. Go easy on the daiquiri's they have a kick. You meal comes with a preset cesar salad and dessert. They offer $5 shots they add to your bill so need to use your singles. I want to say there were 5-6 performers but I lost count thanks to the daiquiri. I would like to thank my Drag queen server for the drink recommendation . After the show there is a mini brake where all of the tables are cleared and the bingo cards are passed around. There were 3 rounds where winners won free shots for the table, dinner for two, and Gospel brunch tickets for two. Fyi, they add 20% gratuity on to every bill at the end even for one person. Also, there is a atm upstarts near the restroom. You can exchange your bills for singles at the bar. I wished they offered photo options or allot time for photos as some of the performers/servers were moving so fast I couldn't not even stop my favorite ones for a picture. I was able to get one performers but as soon as I turned around to tip her she was gone! Thanks Lips, and Betty Davis for an awesome show! I will definitely be back with friends. Now, I need to grab my Gatorade and Tylenol to repel the side effects of those yummy daiquiri's.

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Netra A.

What better way to have a girls night then to do a drag dinner?! We visited Lips on a Saturday night for the drag show. We were greeted at the door and after they located our reservation we were seated at our table up front. Victoria was the loveliest hostess. She made sure we understood how to pull up menu, kept our drinks full and coming from bar as requested. We had a great time in our party of 8. Nice ladies night to take a break from our men. The food was included with ticket. Drinks were extra. We had a variety of drinks and we all enjoyed. Bartender wasn't stingy by any means. The only thing lacking was the dessert. We received a small cupcake for everyone in party. It wasn't anything special. Grab your dollars and head on over to Lips

Sabrina G.

20/10 stars.... I could literally come here everyday!!! I had such an amazing time from start to finish! Let's start with the food! Freaking delicious!!! Every single bite! I had the shrimp and grits, my brother and mother in law had the chicken and waffles and my partner had steak and eggs and everything was sooooo good with amazing flavors. Oh the plus is is unlimited mimosas, champagne and bloody Mary's. Price was $37 per person but honestly it was so worth it! Like I said I could literally come here every day. The service was fantastic!! They constantly check in with us! Provided pitchers of mimosas on the table and they ensured we had an amazing time. They danced and entertained everyone! They made sure to show love to everyone. What a great place!!! The inside of this amazing place is stunning!! Glitter and colors everywhere. It honestly looks so magical inside ahaha the vibe was just out of this world great. So clean and well put together. They have valet parking for $25 so no worries about that. Total cost for a great time was In total from food and drink ( 4 people) add on, tips, dance tips, and parking was $450. But the extremely amount of fun you had within that period of time with uncontrollable laughter and dancing it's very much worth every penny!!!

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The show was amazing! The girls there are so talented. Bottomless mimosas. Food was ok. Not a lot of vegetarian options.

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Ask the Community - Lips - Chicago

How far in advance can you make a reservation for a bachelorette party?

I reserved a month in advance

Can I choose where I sit?

Hi, no.😔

Do we need reservations for brunch?

Yes! Plan in advance- tickets book up quickly! But so worth it

Is there parking available?

They have valet parking, not sure about other options.

What day and time is best to make a reservation ? So far I've been. Calling for two days in a row and haven't had any luck.

Leave a voicemail and they will call you back

Is there a dress code?

Dressy casual

Is there an age limit? I know it's for adults but can an 18 year old come with parents?

Absolutely! We welcome all 16 and over! And while shows do contain adult language and themes, I bet most 16 year olds know more about this than us older folks!

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Review Highlights - Lips - Chicago

I was there this Sunday for the Gospel Brunch and the food was surprisingly good and the show was amazing.

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