This is a really cool place that's been around awhile. We were waiting on something and used Yelp to find a place within walking distance. It's a darker more comfy feeling place. I felt homey. The guy at the front was asking everyone how long they plan to stay. I guess there was an event at nearby United Center and they had reservations. I totally get it, but I thought he was a bit repetitive. I was just there with my daughter. Watistaff was nice and attentive. We ordered chips and guac which was good. Overall, food and prices were good. No complaints. If I'm in the area, I'd come back again. I bet it's great for watching sports. read more

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This is a fantastic spot to get food/drinks before heading to an event at the United Center. Inside there are two bars with stools and ample seating at hightop and normal height tables, as well as a large outdoor seating area. The patio is not dog-friendly as you must enter by way of the restaurant. Hours are limited to evening, and they may stay open later on event nights as a free shuttle service to the United Center is offered (but ask about return shuttles). There is quite a variety of options on the menu. Prices are what I would consider typical for the area; however, the portions are definitely large. I placed an order to go and opted for a chicken breast club with fries. The food was literally busting out the sides of the container, definitely enough food for 2 meals. The sandwich was gigantic, with fresh grilled chicken breast filets and notably delicious tomatoes. The fries are seasoned and SO good. If you area fry connoisseur like myself, I do recommend ordering something that comes with the fries. They offer numerous beer and cider draft options and craft cocktails. Drink prices were, again, what I would expect for the area. However, they are significantly less than drink prices at the United Center. Service was excellent my most recent visit and the few times I have been before. Most recently, the bartender was both friendly and chatty, and unintentionally had us talking to a couple that were going to attend the same concert as I was that evening. I did take the shuttle bus from the restaurant to the United Center. The bus driver was fun and attentive, also very kind and helpful upon exit. The delicious food and consistently great service I have experienced at the Park Tavern keeps me returning when I am in the area. Never change those fries ;) read more

We came here as a large group of 12 before a hockey game with no reservation. The staff was super helpful in trying to accommodate us as close as possible with the tables they had left. I ordered a gin and tonic which was as expected, nothing out of the ordinary and not bad either. On my table we ordered the crispy calamari to share. This is the first time I have crispy calamari with Cajun like taste to it. They were really good with a balanced flavour of the Cajun, sweetness and lemon. My blackened salmon was delicious! I ordered it medium and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce it came with had a bit of a kick, but I enjoyed it. The Chicago dip looked impressive! It was huge! My coworker said it was delicious. Overall everyone in our party was pleased with the service and the food we got. This is a sports bar so that was the vibe. There was a lot of people wearing the team jerseys and it is on the louder environment. read more

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The food? Absolutely delicious. The service? Warm and inviting. This place has all the charm of a great neighborhood bar, with just the right mix of cozy and lively. The clean, rustic vibes make it feel like a modern tavern, complete with light fixtures that give off a soft, inviting glow. As I sipped my perfectly crafted margarita (shoutout to the friendly bartender!), I couldn't help but notice the mix of people--some working away on laptops at the bar, others caught up in friendly conversations. It all felt natural, easy, and relaxed, with low country music setting the mood in the background. This spot definitely has that "come back again" energy. I'm already planning my next visit! Side note the second server who took over was a bit slow on the draw. Was seeing that a couple of people felt a bit neglected including myself read more

I checked online beforehand the hours of operations. They were closed on a Saturday early evening no sign or anything. I wasted a uber ride! read more

It's quite rare I'd be out this direction. But Park Tavern is worth the food if you're wanting a place to sit, drink, and watch! Atmosphere is a given. This place has great ceiling room, amazing lighting, and clean restrooms. It's near United Center, so if you're attending a concert, this is your place! Service was amazing. Kind, very generous people in here. The food was outstanding, and came in larger portions than expected. I wish it was closer to the Millennium area, but I'll be here again! read more

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Great food. We stopped here before an event at the United Center. Fun atmosphere. Nice place to eat, drink, socialize before a game or concert. Loved the shuttle too. read more

Went to park Tavern around 5:15 PM in a group of 5 with a reservation. The staff was very polite and quickly escorted us to our table and took our orders. When we first arrived there were maybe 6-8 other tables around us who also seemed to be served quickly and warmly by our shared waitress. We ordered 2 appetizers, the Animal Tots (tater tots, pork, egg, cheese curds), and Buffalo wings. These appetizers were AMAZING! Definitely the highlight of the meal. As the place started filling up it was difficult for our waitress to get to our table, it looked like she was the only server for about 30 tables. The dip in service quality was not her fault, it felt like either they were understaffed or underprepared for the dinner rush. Our table received our entrees which were not very great. I can only speak to what I ate which was the Margherita pizza. The crust was over saturated with cornmeal and very messy to bite into. The dough was very thin towards the center and soggy with the sauce, however then the crust was very hard. The sauce didn't have much flavor either. I wouldn't say the pizza was outwardly bad, but I've had much better. I feel it is maybe due to the large menu, that sometimes quality slips in an effort to ensure all the dishes come out at the same time. The restaurant has great things going (namely appetizers) however seems to be unprepared for rushes, especially given its proximity to the United Center. read more

We had a group in a party room before a hockey game at the United arena. Our food on the buffet was absolutely fabulous loved the mac and cheese and the steak and the brisket was great. Our tables were kept clean and the bartenders were more than adequate. Thanks for a wonderful experience read more

Throwback to restaurant week at Park Tavern! Can't wait to go and explore again this year and this is your reminder to not forget!!:)) Park tavern had some yummy choices honestly! We always mix and match food so we can try it all, very yummy we've never ate there before this meal!:) the service and ambiance were wonderful and so sad to see this place go! read more

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I enjoyed dining here at Park Tavern before going to the Bulls game. I got the shrimp tacos with fries and a blue raspberry lemonade. The ladies bathroom was flooded so patrons had to use the men's room if needed. I got there before my group and the waitress was very attentive but once my party arrived it seemed like our service slowed. Once we finished eating we waited extra while for the check e our server was in the restroom on the phone read more

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I thought that it was a great place to eat! Starting off with their food! The good felt like it was meant for me and tasted delicious and great! Not to mention it's close to the United Center Arena! I recommend going and you're love it! read more

Went to my cousin's 50th birthday party and the establishment was very nice and the service .

I used to always drive by this place in the summer and their outdoor area would be PACKED, no matter the time of day. So of course my partner and I decide to finally try it on one of the coldest days Chicago has every had The cold didn't stop other Chicagoans either, there was Blackhawks game on after all! We were there pretty early around 5:30 PM which falls within their Friday. Happy hour, unfortunately, because the Hawks game was at home they were not honoring happy hour prices. But the deals look really good and will definitely be back to take advantage of happy hour pricing. Given how busy they were, I don't fault the waitress too much for being a bit slow to take our order and check in on us and refill our water. The food came out in a good amount of time, and it was spaced out well for all the Shareables that we ordered. The pizza was divine. We got the pepperoni & pepperoncini pizza, cheese curds, fries and cocktails. The food was surprisingly delicious. One of my favorite slices of pizza I've had in Chicago (I got thin crust). The drinks were ok. Tasted like a cocktail that came out of a premixed batch, I could've done without it. I'm looking forward to giving this place another try! read more

Park Tavern - Pepperoni and pepperoncini pizza - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

big portions, variety of drinks, and good service. Free Bus to united center for events. read more

This tavern is just a few blocks from the rink where my kid was playing hockey. Even with few staff, they were able to handle the bunch of us. The food and service were excellent. The atmosphere is sports bar. It's big enough to handle large parties. I highly recommend. read more

We enjoyed this place a lot. The servings are very generous. The food was all very good. We were visiting from out of town and ate there before a Blackhawks game. It was an easy walk to the United Center. Fun atmosphere!! Lots of fans there before the game. read more

Make sure to check your receipt for automatic gratuity. We had a party of 5 and were charged gratuity almost without realizing as we weren't given a receipt until we asked for one. read more

Looking for a place for a beer before the hockey game and we saw this place on the map so we walked over. Walked in and sat at the bar. It looked like a fun place. Waited 10 minutes because it was a bit busy. Nobody greeted us or offered us a menu or drink. Walked out and went to another bar up the street. read more

I went for a day party it was cool I didn't drink or eat but the place is spread out I'm not sure where the free parking was ... read more

If you are going to an event at the United Center - this is the place to go to grab pre-event dinner and drinks! 10/10 would recommend. We thought we wouldn't be able to get a table before a weekday Chicago Bulls game but, we were (thankfully) wrong. We were seated immediately at a lovely booth. One side of the restaurant that had a large bar was not in-use. The other bar space was open and had bar seating available. The crowd was not boisterous or obnoxious which I appreciated. Serve was very fast and friendly. They were hustling! The cheese curds hit the spot although the cheese pull wasn't a nice long pull like in Wisconsin ;) The salad was huge and I wasn't able to finish it. My Fiancé ordered a hamburger with fries and also wasn't able to finish the meal which is very unlike us. We are always in the clean plate club. While dining we noticed a shuttle bus pull up to the front of the tavern. We asked our server what that was all about. Turns out, tavern patrons are able to take the complimentary shuttle to and from the United Center! The shuttle runs every few mins to and from the stadium. This was a very pleasant surprise especially because we planned to walk to the stadium and the forecast was calling for rain. We had zero issues with the driver remembering us when we grabbed the shuttle after the game. While this service is free, tips are appreciated. read more

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Great service- Caroline was super friendly and helpful. Great food. Highly recommend.

Ask for a frosty mug or else you won't get one ! Don't recommend the Paloma it was so sour& tart. Beer is probably the way to go. Deviled eggs were delish. My salad was good but I ordered the steak medium & it was singed to well done or worse. It was inedible. My dad liked his pulled chicken sandwich. Fries were good. We got 2 tequila shots before the game & they were poured tall ! Cheers ! Great place to come before a Hawks game and the bus to the stadium is perfect ! read more

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Never again!! This place charged me 23% gratuity on 2 drinks from the bar!! To actually hand me 2 drinks and charge this is crazy! No food just drinks this is robbery. I will never patronize this place again. read more

Park Tavern - Receipt of this place charging me 23% gratuity on drinks! To hand me 2 drinks you charge this!!!!! That's crazy! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely loved it here! They put us in such a comfy booth, replaced my drink that I didn't enjoy free of charge, the food was amazing, and the service was great! Will definitely come again when back in town. Such a nice place to warm up in the winter for sure. read more

Park Tavern - Hot honey pizza, Sunny Smash - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of my favorite bars in Chicago. Very spacious and like a midway meet up place. Always a joy to be here. Will definitely be back

Stopped in for a quick beer during a very off-peak hour. Only 10-12 customers overall. The first beer ordered was completely undrinkable as a sour vinegar taste overpowered its normal flavor. The bartender exchanged it with no question for another draft selection which was less severe but still had a similar taste. This restaurant needs to focus on keeping their draft lines properly cleaned. The poor taste is almost always a result of not maintaining their draft service lines. Especially disappointing due to the large craft beer selection they make available. I paid for half of the second beer and went on my way, not before waiting 10+ minutes as the staff talked amongst themselves about upcoming events and other items. This isn't great service during a quiet period and I can't imagine it improves when busy. read more

The seating was comfortable, there were multiple bars which made it a great place for sports days. We walked in (with reservations) and were sat right away. The hostess (who was also the waitress) was the only one working for the dinner crowd in the whole place and still we had prompt check ins and the wait times were manageable, she did great with a packed restaurant! Food and drinks were awesome! I'd totally recommend and will go back again when in the area! read more

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I hadn't been to Park Tavern in years and sadly, it turns out the food is still underwhelming. I stopped in one evening before a Blackhawks game with a group of friends. We chose the restaurant because it was close to the UC and because they offer a free shuttle to the stadium. We got there fairly early (around 4:30) and the parking garage across the street was already closed. When I called the restaurant prior to our visit an employee had said the parking garage would be open until 5:00pm. He said you were good as long as you go there before that time. He also said it'd be about $6 to park. Well, it turns out the garage closes at 3pm or so on weekends. That sucked, but there was plenty of street parking in front of the restaurant so we lucked out. There were five people in my party. We ordered the pretzel sticks as an appetizer which was pretty good. It's kinda hard to screw up pretzels though. My sister ordered the chicken tenders and a couple of my friends got burgers. Another friend decided on the chicken caesar wrap which sounded like a good idea to me so I ordered that as well. I didn't like the wrap so I barely touched it. The dressing tasted weird and it was mostly just a tortilla shell filled with lettuce. The chicken bites were sparse and so small you could barely taste them. Later that night I was glad I'd only eaten a small amount of the wrap because I ended up getting sick. My friend liked the wrap though so take that for what's it's worth. My sis thought the chicken tenders were good and everyone liked the burgers too. Maybe I just happened to order the wrong thing?? Who knows... My friends got shots and a few years, but we didn't order any cocktails. I don't recall the waitresses name, but she was pleasant and attentive. We liked her a lot. I tipped her so generously that my credit card company called me to ensure that there hadn't been an error. lol She was cool so I wanted to reflect that with the tip. The atmosphere was chill and casual which was nice. Because of that and the great customer service I'd visit Park Tavern again despite not liking the wrap. read more

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An okay place to hit up for a pre-game close to the United Center. Our group had an event to attend nearby, and while the service started out okay, it quickly devolved into other tables' appetizers continually being brought by the kitchen to our table, and one of our two pizzas was just plain cheese (instead of a pizza with toppings that we ordered). The craft beer list is pretty good, the place is pretty big, an adequate option near the UC with a little hesitation. read more

Food was delicious and service was good really liked the mini burgers and distance to the united center

Quite loud. Food good. Bar service a bit lax. Would consider going back for a better review.

Portions | Descriptive | Variety | Pregame Portions: the size of each meal was inconsistent between orders. The wings were large and numerous however at a higher price point the shrimp were not big enough to share or substitute as a full meal. Descriptive: the dishes were expertly described as each one tasted as advertised. The shrimp had a creole spice, the buffalo chicken sandwich had a bit of a kick to it, and the wings were tender and Smokey with their house made BBQ sauce. The brussel sprouts were definitely flash fried... and tasted oily. Variety: the menu was a good mix of classic bar foods and Cajun flares. Lots of choices for a large filling sandwich or a plate of Mac and cheese! Pregame: not a lot of options inside the United Center so if you're looking for a place to get good food and catch some games before the main event this is the one to try. Pro tip: they have a happy hour menu for food and drinks that changes each day Pro tip: before the game they have a lot of reserved tables so call ahead to make a reservation to get a seat or be okay to sit at the bar Why did it lose one star?: service wasn't the greatest, and our table location could not see a tv to watch the games. read more

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The food where was incredible. We got cheese curds, and they were the best I've ever had. The fries were also some of the best I've ever had! My hummus wrap was pretty tasty! They have pretty good happy hour and daily specials too! The patio was really big and nice! They even had a grassy area for cornhole! Our waiter was very nice as well. Now for the negatives- It took a very long time for someone to even start waiting on our table and then a long time to order our food. And some of our dishes were dirty :/ read more

Park Tavern - Hummus wrap - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza was good but at 7pm all other menu items were not available due to an event going on at the united center. I know business may be slow due to the event but either be open or not read more

Park Tavern I was in your establishment Saturday afternoon for a birthday party your employees could use some corrective coaching as well as etiquette training the tall stringy greasy haired blonde female ( not lady) was very rude & bothered all because she didn't know what a easy living cocktail was which lets me know she learned how to bartend off a street corner!!!! She looked a mess as if she did the walk of shame into the place ( stayed out all night & just jumping up & came to work) her breast were sagging in her halter top & her mid section was showing signs of giving birth to children ( saggy belly hanging outside of her jeans) The guy taking receipt for food by the kitchen was rude & sassy!!!!!! PPL OF THE SUN WHY DO WE KEEP SPENDING OUR MONEY IN THESE ESTABLISHMENTS WHO CLEARLY DO NOT WANT US THERE!!! #yalljustaintgonlearn PARK TAVERN CLEAN UP YOUR STAFF THEY ARE A MESS ON APPEARANCE & ATTITUDE!!!!!! read more

No No No! My Union hall is next door, I've come here on Thursdays after union meeting. The menu and drinks prices are different.... Then when I came yesterday for a Day party. 22% gratuity is added to everyone no matter you wait 30 mins for a drink that costs 6$ after a union meeting. 12$ now. Never......again. read more

Perfect place before heading to United Center. Solid food, full bar. Discounted parking across the street and free shuttle to/from UC.

It was my first time here. We came on a Tuesday for the Bull's game. I brought my husband and some friends out. We all really had a great time. Ashley was our waitress she was great. The food was delicious and the place was amazing. Two of my friends were celebrating their birthday and Ashley remembered to bring them desert, it was great. We will definitely be back and they also have a shuttle bus that will take you right to the United center for the game. Thank you Ashley read more

Horrible service, the bartender was very rude. He told us he would lock the door when we were on the patio. Very unprofessional, the whole time we were there it seemed like he didn't even want to serve us. We are nurses and wanted to come after work to grab a drink. Wouldn't come back with the service given by the bartender. Oh and by the way we saw a rat running on the patio and it went underneath the patio bar. Disgusting! Not worth coming here, bad service and rats, there are better bars around. read more