What a great place to pop In for a cocktail or…read moreA bite. Great people Great service Great food and drink If you haven't you must stop In and enjoy

Terrific neighborhood bar in Norwood Park with a rooftop patio open through the summer…read more I came here to catch up with a friend during the week and we took advantage of their $6 margarita special. The bar food is really good and the pricing is just right. We really enjoyed the tots, tenderloin sliders and wings. Theres a TV to watch games on the rooftop too. Service was swift and we enjoyed the casual vibe. Parking is streetside only but I didn't have trouble finding a space.

Checked out this pretty casual looking bar. District House is one of the few in the immediate area…read moreon Higgins. It may get overlooked by some of the other places in Jefferson Park. Have to say it's not much to look at. The drinks are the main thing. Basic looking bar in a mostly residential area. It's the second home for a lot of regulars who live around here. That makes sense. Not a whole lot else is around. Of course they won't ever have to worry about parking. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey and mixed with whatever. Basic. There's free popcorn. Good prices compared to other bars. It's located on Higgins at Major. The closest transportation center is the Jefferson Park station.

On this night... Who am I kidding... on frequent nights we visited District House, one of our…read morefavorite watering holes. The reason we love this place is because the place is nice and modern with a nice comfy decor, they have an EXCELLENT whiskey and bourbon selection amongst all other spirits, but mostly because of the SERVICE! The staff, from the owner to each of the bartenders, they treat you like a long time friend. The drinks pack a punch and the ambiance is always upbeat. They strive to provide different events weekly and even nightly. They have a back patio for private parties or you can host your event inside. This place is just great, but Uber since parking is street parking and common sense dictates you should. See you there, and let's enjoy a drink!

Local bar with good bar food. Bartender was friendly and chatty. This was on a Monday at…read morelunch...bar was pretty empty.

(Kari's Rating 7.75/10)…read more TLDR -Delicious & cheap bone-in wings (18 for $22) -Local bar with tons of personality -Personable staff Came with a friend around 8 o'clock, bar was pretty crowded for a Monday with a bunch of locals watching the Cubs game. Not many people were eating, but it looked like a lot of friends here after a long day of work. Our server, Alex was extremely personable and she took our orders right away. As it was a Monday, neither of us were drinking, but she promptly brought two ice waters. I had mentioned to her that I had been here six or seven years ago, and she also said she had been here since. We came here only for the wings as I remembered and 18 wings for $22 is an amazing deal! We got six hot wings, six buffalo wings and Alex recommended the last set of wings be Cajun. There was a group of eight men at the bar, enjoying the baseball game, and I have to assume they're local by the way they were talking to each other and conversing with the bartender. I can imagine this place gets pretty busy on a Friday or Saturday evening with locals. This is such a fun dive bar feeling, with the decor being very mom and pop shop, but it also felt like there was a lot of history here-like people would fight for this bar, not to shut down. You know the space has personality and charm as Alex then chased down a lady who just left to give her her the forgotten leftovers. As our food came out relatively fast, the hot and the buffalo sauces were pretty similar, but the sauce was very thin, so it didn't clean to the wings that well. The wings were fresh and really crispy so you know they were made to order which was great. The Cajun was the absolute best as it was a dry rub, however, I feel like they should've tossed it in butter or something so the Cajun would stick as most of the seasoning had fallen off.

Stopped in to get Queen of Hearts tickets to support Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation and had a…read moredrink and a couple of appetizers. They are in the process of transitioning to Pasta Rosa so currently offering both menus. The food was SO delicious!! We had pretzel bites from Corral House menu and meatballs with garlic bread from Pasta Rosa menu. Both exceeded our expectations! Cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back for a full meal.

A solid option for drinks and food, this spot has huge portions for a reasonable price. The theme…read moreof the restaurant is a bit confusing, somewhat between a cowboy type bar and Italian restaurant, with a wide variety of food options that range from burgers to pizza to standard bar fare to steak to porkchops. Service is fairly quick and friendly, and you have the option between enjoying the outdoor seating, indoor casual italian restaurant feel, or cowboy bar area. Overall food was as expected with the cheese curds being crispy, though not the most amazing cheese. The Tater tots were crisp and standard. The Spicy chicken sandwich was a good size but not too spicy. The sausage pizza had plenty of cheese with a good level of sausage for the price, with a slightly more tasty sauce with basil and parsley to give a little more flavor. Overall, solid option in the area for a meal, which isn't too challenging to park near.

I don't really leave reviews but it pains me to see people undermining this beautiful space, I…read moreabsolutely love this place, from food, service, and atmosphere, I'm a really introverted guy and Im very comfortable here and its almost like I'm home sometimes

Disappointed and Uncomfortable Experience! I stopped by this…read moreplace hoping for a good meal and chill vibes before heading out to a super bowl party but what I experienced was anything but welcome. The fact that management blocked Spanish music (or refused to play artists like Bad Bunny) and catered to customers who expressed racist attitudes was honestly upsetting! i will no longer recommend this place! #CancelIgnorance #AccountabilityMatters #SayNoToRacism #InclusiveDining #WeSeeYou

We came in with my friends to watch the world cup games, and this place is amazing. Staff was very…read morekind, and the atmosphere to watch sports is awesome.

Stopped in for game day at our local gem, and the vibe did not disappoint! The staff are genuinely…read morenice folks who make you feel right at home the second you walk in a neighborhood charm in the middle of the city. Tons of TVs everywhere, so no matter where you sit, you've got a perfect view of the action. That said, when the place fills up for big games, service gets noticeably slower and they could definitely use an extra hand or two behind the bar and on the floor. Food-wise - it's a mixed bag. The chicken tenders are solid (especially when you throw in some onion rings and mushrooms), but the pizza we tried - based on what friends at nearby tables were raving about was honestly pretty underwhelming. For a spot with this much potential to become everyone's go-to game-day hangout, the kitchen feels like it's still playing catch-up. Still, there's something really special about the cozy, unpretentious feel here. It's the kind of place where you can tell the regulars have been coming for years... and after a few more visits (and maybe a little menu glow-up), I bet we'll be part of that crew too. Worth popping in - just come hungry for the atmosphere more than the pizza!

The ambience is welcoming. There is a bar in middle with lots of seating. There is also an outside…read moresmall seating area. The waitress was very attentive We ordered the fried pickles. They were good. Too much batter surround a small slice of pickle. Maybe thicker cut of pickle would be better. The wings were good. They were tasty and had a nice bbq sauce. The quesadillas were really good. The platter of quesadillas was so fancy. I recommend this place if you like bar food, drinks to catch up and hang out with friends.

Amazing very tasty food, delicious.... Service excellent.... Definitely recommended.... Cant wait…read moreto come back

This was my first time going to Gale Street Inn, and my husband and I had a wonderful dinner…read more SERVICE: It was very busy for a Monday night, but even as a spur of the moment choice to go (without reservations), we were promptly seated by the friendly owner, Paulo. Though I do advise calling in reservations (and will myself in the future), as they quite quickly filled their main room and with mainly 6 tops or larger. Our waitress, Denise, provided flawless service - she was incredibly attentive, warm, and her suggestions were spot on. THE SPACE: The layout here is fantastic. In addition to their standard bar seating, they have a spacious lounge area with unique island high-top tables, which stand out as an elegant and structurally smart use of the space. They also have the main room where we sat, a secondary adjacent event room (Club 45) for gatherings, and a dedicated space for when they host live music. They had excellent jazz music playing over the sound system when we were there, which added a soothing setting to the evening. FOOD: We started with calamari and French onion soup. The soup's flavor was absolutely delicious, though I did have to send it back because it was only warm on the inside rather than the hot way I prefer it. Denise handled it beautifully and sent it right back, though surprisingly, it actually returned to me cooler than I had sent it away. I also ordered a side of two Diver Scallops, which were brought out prior to our main courses. While they had a great sear, a perfectly sweet, tender texture, and were delicious, the bottoms were unfortunately quite salty, and they were under the standard size at that price point. Our main courses were absolutely spectacular. Even during a busy dinner rush, my Walleye Filet came out cooked to perfection! It was served with an amazing Calabrian chili-butter, a delicious potato and caramelized onion puree, sautéed spinach, and crispy fried leeks. My husband ordered the full rack of their famous baby back ribs, and they were as legendary and fall-off-the-bone tender as advertised. He also ordered the side of the Potatoes Au Gratin to accompany his ribs, which were a rich and creamy blend of cheddar and Gruyère cheese. We finished the night with the Churro Cake à la mode, which was served warm with caramel and vanilla ice cream. It was the perfect ending. PARKING: Parking was a breeze since they have a convenient adjacent lot right next door. Huge thanks to Denise for making us feel so valued even during a busy rush. With so many great choices on the menu, we will definitely be back and look forward to our next visit!

It's been a few years since we've been to Gale Street and wow, such a great refresh…read more Let's start with the sleeper hit of our meal. The potato skins - crispy, full of flavor and so unique. We loved them and the dipping sauce. I went with the classic ribs. Still amazing and great. Fall off the bone and great taste. My wife had the cioppino which she loved. Service was friendly, fast and excellent. We definitely will not wait so long to come back.

Nice local bar. Quirky collection of regulars which could be something out of a Saturday night…read morelive skit about chicago sports bars. Decent prices small selection of local brews as well. Good amount of tvs. Staff was friendly and on point with service. Good place to watch a cubs game or bears gamr.

The food was excellent! It was definitely unexpected from a neighborhood bar like this! The best…read moretortilla chips we have ever had. Sarah, the bartender, was friendly and very attentive. The music, Simply Sound Band, was also great! I would suggest going early, not only to get a coveted seat, but to avoid the "spicy" patrons that wander in after 9 or 10. Up until that time, we felt comfortable, but it seemed that those who arrived after 9 or so had obviously been pregaming elsewhere. It became loud, smelly, and patrons became aggressive. We began to feel uncomfortable, and decided to leave after the band finished.

Stopped in for Monday night football- The staff is truly amazing the service is amazing. We ordered…read morea couple items off the menu and for bar food it was delicious. This is a neighborhood bar but you can really get some great cocktails. The smoky pineapple is delicious and highly recommend.

I love this place especially for their French Martinis (they make really good ones). We had the…read morechicken burgers and the mini zapiekanki. I love that this place has little bit of Mexican food mixed with some Polish and American. For me the service is great, because I think when I'm at a bar, I like when I'm not interrupted every 10 min. I also don't mind going to the bar and placing an order if the bartender/server is not around. The place is very cute and well kept, I love all the decorations and it does feel like an upscale bar without the upscale prices. In the summer, the patio is a great addition.