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    Lucky Monk

    4.0 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lina W.

    Recommend items: buffalo wings are meaty and tasty. Bavarian pretzel is fluffy and chewy... Just delightful! I appreciate the variety of spreads/dips for the pretzel. Cinnamon butter was great to turn that pretzel into a dessert course. Carnitas nachos and pub chili were done traditionally well which we enjoyed. Classic burger is made-to-order and unfortunately cooked more well donethan medium rare, but it was good quality meat. We needed to add salt to season the meat and fries to bring out the flavors. Service is friendly, warm and appropriately attentive. Ambiance is chill, Christmas decor is festively done. Wish the TVs were bigger, wish there were more TVs it's easier to see and not blocked by lighting fixtures.

    Santa Fe Salad

    Waiter messed order up the first time, and I had to send it back for it to be remade. She was also not the best with time when we asked her for things. Very mid salad, I've definitely had better. I ended up trying 3 sweet potato fries my mom got and they were honestly better than the whole salad. For an appetizer my family and I got the spinach dip which was okay but a little on the saltier side which I wasn't a fan of.

    Marianne P.

    The location is large and seating was easy. Great children's menu and a good variety of food for the adults. They are a brewery so their beverages are available to taste before actually ordering. Our waiter was fabulous. I wish I could remember his name but he was attentive and very kind. Our food was delicious. If you are in the area, I recommend you stop in. I ordered the burger without a bun and a side salad.

    Belle N.

    Came here for dinner after a movie. They have a separate GF menu. My husband and I ordered the GF nachos to start. They also have fun holiday drinks on their special menu. For my entree I got the GF pizza and it was really good. My husband had fries for his side and we asked for them to be on the side so I could have some too. The service was decent. Would like to go back and try some other GF options!

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    Tina T.

    The Bavarian Pretzel is the BEST! The texture is soft, chewy, flaky. The cheddar beer fodue and cinnamon butter were our favorites to dip the pretzel in. One of the main reasons we frequent Lucky Monk is for the Bavarian pretzel. I highly recommend this appetizer! We had a large party of 10. We were seated in the private room which happened to be empty. It was a nice coincidence to be able to talk and spend time with our group without the bustle and noise of the busy restaurant. Our waiter was exceptionally attentive on this busy Father's Day. We had to wait a while for our orders but our waiter was generous with the little things to compensate for the wait and had a great sense of humor and demeanor. The friendly banter made the wait time tolerable, dare I say, enjoyable! The Crispy Calamari was unique being served with giardinera. In addition to the crunch, there was a kick of spice to it. It was a pleasant surprise to the taste buds. I enjoyed the hearty salad, however, would've liked more romaine than iceberg lettuce in the mix. The thing that stood out the most overall was the kid's meal portions. They were fairly close to the regular sized entrees-- definitely great value. If I threw all eating norms out the window, I'd want the Barvarian pretzel to be my appetizer, entire meal and dessert. I will definitely be back!

    Shelby C.

    This place is so good! It was not what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a really nice atmosphere that makes you want to stay in there longer! Their beer selection is great and the servers are really knowledgeable. Our server gave us great recommendations. The burger and truffle friends were so good and done just right. The salad was really fresh and it was a really good size!

    Jumbo Buffalo Wings Fried Pickles

    Good food! 10/10 service! Overall a good restaurant when you're in the mood for burgers and good appetizers!

    Trapping trio, wings and calamari
    Meena B.

    The service here was the best, we were seated near the bar so the bartender was our server and she was on her toes all evening. The ambiance was lovely, however I do want to be seated in the main inning next time because it looked beautiful from where I was at. The food was perfect though. I had been scoping them out for a while and decided to stop by on a Monday with my husband and omg I cant wait to go back. It was happy hour and all appetizers were half price i believe.That calamari was better than anything ive had at a steakhouse or anywhere. the parmesan and peppers were wonderful visual and flavor wise additions. We also ordered the trapping trio and every part of it was perfect. Wings were lovely too but the calamari was the standout. Portions were also reasonable and abundant

    Chicken Karaage
    Kathleen L.

    The menu has changed since we have been here last. We came an hour before they close and there is music playing loudly in the dining room right behind the hostess stand. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan and I ordered the Shrimp Farfalle pasta. Both were excellent however I was disappointed that they don't give you bread with your dinner to soak up the pasta sauce that is left over in the dish. I highly recommend you give this restaurant a try if you're in the area. Will be back

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    Mickey B.

    Stopped in to check out Lucky monk brewery on our way to barn and Brew Beer fest in Streamwood. So happy we stopped because the Beer, the food and the service were 10 out of 10. The space was massive, nice, cozy and inviting.

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    Fried pickles are to die for! Fun environment and amazing staff. Location is great for date nights, right next to theater.

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    Great burgers but the beers are average. I'll come back for the food and the atmosphere.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Monk

    Did the restaurant close indoor dining in compliance with governor's order due to recent COVID spike?

    Yes, they are in Cook County.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes with a beautiful patio and fire pit ! Cheers !

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    I don't see much of a happy deal , other than 3.50 pints listed , any appetizers on special?

    Nope

    Do they have keto friendly menu & drink options?

    Nita- Thanks for asking! I myself am a keto beast! We make everything from scratch so we can accommodate any diet.

    Child friendly? Child menu?

    Yep! And generous portions! Meals come with a kid appetizer of carrots and ranch and are finished with dessert - a little jug of milk, chocolate chip cookie, and chocolate sauce to dunk it. My son gets chicken fingers or a hamburger and fruit as the… Read more

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    Always liked this place in the past. Food is Meh. Just that simple. Prices are good! Staff pays…read moremore attention to "regulars" than anyone else. Had tacos they came barely warm. But they came quickly. Waitress/bartender took awhile to see us & take our order. Again not bad just okay. Soup (their French onion) was only okay as well. No real robust flavor. I wouldn't go out of my way eating here.

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