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Neat Kitchen + Bar

4.2 (479 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Whiskey BBQ burger ($16) with sweet potato fries ($2.50 adder).
Howard L.

I really like Neat Kitchen & Bar, and that's why I returned again to catch up with another party of 3 just about a month after our first visit. It was a Monday, and wow, this place was packed and hoppin' and it's a deservedly popular place indeed. Being somewhat creatures of habit, we got the same two delicious appetizers as last time - the mussels ($17) and the crispy chicken bao buns ($14). The sauce with the mussels is so good and addictive. I had their Neat burger ($17) this time with fries and it was tip-top delicious. My two pals and colleagues both had their whiskey BBQ burger, one with regular fries and the other with sweet potato fries. I also had a couple dark beers for a change from one of my favorite Chicago breweries and they were delicious: - Maplewood Fat Pug oatmeal milk stout (5.9% ABV), $9 - Maplewood Brownie Points Nitro brown ale (5.7% ABV), $8 Brooke B was our young lady server and she did a fine job on a busy night. On our arrival and check-in, the hands-on guy at the front desk happened to be Matt the owner. He's a friendly guy with a good memory and he runs a mighty fine brewpub. I look forward to revisiting again sometime.

Cosmo and G&T
Miranda L.

DRINK REVIEW ONLY Stopped by Neat Kitchen + Bar for Happy Hour. Well Spirits, Draft Beer, and Wine are all $5. Additionally, classic cocktails are $7-$8. We were also told that on Friday's, HH includes $5 off appetizers. Justin was our bartender and he was AMAZING! Very friendly, created great balance in drinks ordered, and nicely made conversation with us. We started by ordering a gin and tonic as well as a cosmo. The cosmo was not overly based with cranberry juice which was a pleasant surprise. I followed up with a Lavender 75 drink with vodka instead of gin. The drink had a good balance of bubbles from the champagne, subtle lavender, and lemon. Our last drink was the Apricot Sour. While it was whiskey forward, I loved the froth, nice fruity apricot taste, and fruity garnish at the end. Our drinks all around were amazing and I will certainly be back next time to try some food!

Bao buns and Martinis

Fell off. Pick up no bbq for my short rib grilled cheese, side of slaw tiny container. If Matt still was around (god rest his soul) this would never happen. It's a shame what has happened with neat

Prosciutto Mozzarella Sliders
Alison C.

First time going to Neat Kitchen, and it won't be my last! I went with my dad for lunch, and they had a few great lunch specials going on, however we both opted to get something else. I ended up with the prosciutto and mozzarella sliders. They were simple yet flavorful, and the roasted garlic aioli paired very well with them. My dad got the mussels which come with chorizo, harissa, and Chardonnay sauce. Those were excellent, some of the better mussels I've tried. They have plenty of salads if you're looking for something lighter, and also several vegetarian options. Service was great, and the bar looked very nice with countless options of whiskey.

Paloma with a dried blood orange
Pearl M.

Came here based on a friend's recommendation, and sorry to say, we were all underwhelmed. Two of us had the restaurant week special, Caesar salad, short ribs with mashed potatoes, and crème brûlée. My husband ordered the blackened ribeye, and our other friend ordered a burger. We all shared a loaded poutine as a starter. Everything was mediocre. The ribeye was very undercooked, my husband had asked for medium rare, and it was very rare. I love my steaks on the rarer side, and this was even undercooked for me. The quality of the steak was also not great, many pieces were hard to chew and full of gristle. The seasoning on the steak was good though, unfortunately, it didn't make up for the poor quality of the meat. The poutine was bland, the fries not great. The short rib entree was also bland and very forgettable. The texture of the beef was very tender, but the actual flavor was nothing special. My friend said her burger was good, but nothing she'd come back for. She didn't love her pear cocktail, she said it tasted too artificial. I had a Paloma that was good. It seems they make drinks and put a piece of dried fruit on it, so it looks great, but doesn't necessarily taste great. The crème brûlée was yummy, that was the best part of the meal. Overall, the ambiance was nice, lots of families with little kids, friendly staff, and clean space. But the actual food was overpriced for what it was, and the drinks were hit or miss.

Black n' Blue Burger
Melissa Q.

I've been here another time, but tonight came on a Friday night and it's super loud and busy. They got us in quite quick despite how busy it was. I was disappointed to give a 3 because I remember the food being better. I got the Texican burger. The chicharrón didn't add much to the burger. It was good, but I've had much better burgers elsewhere. My boyfriend had the black and blue burger and the bacon was way overcooked and the blue cheese flavoring was overwhelming, he didn't even finish it. The pop he got was in a small cup and had so much ice it quickly became watered down. Not worth the price for the quality

Carm A.

Great food & drinks. They were so nice to seat all of our Jeep people. Service was still fast & good. The place is lovely! Very pretty. Lots of seating.

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Nice place to enjoy a meal. See use was attentive and very friendly. The food was excellent.

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2 years ago

Neat burger is great, have an egg. Great recommendation by Bon vivant Jeff Lange. His weekly lunch spot with the old timer Porsche gang.

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2 years ago

Go there for trivia nights. Lots of fun. Good drinks, food and service. Crowd on Tuesday for Trivia. Get there early or reserve a table!

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The food was good. And it was really Easy to get a reservation. Plus a Nice atmosphere

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3 years ago

The service and food is wonderful and the new patio is so great. Family friendly or a night out - Neat is always on our got-to list.

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They have expanded their menu. Drinks are absolutely wonderful. Excellent attentive service too.

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Very cool place. Food and drinks are really good. Staff is always nice and happy to see you. Definitely a place to check out off Cass Ave!

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New Rigatoni Entree is delicious! Can't wait to sample other spring/summer menu items. This place is fantastic!

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Ask the Community - Neat Kitchen + Bar

Does anyone know if they still have Pappy Van Winkle available here?

Yes, we currently have the 20 and 23 year available.

Are they closing?

new owners and I believe same chef and food! Opens Monday!!

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