This was an end of summer beach hang. Service was slow and food was just okay. We were able to pay for checks individually at the bar.. read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was definitely disappointed in Reggie's on the Beach because I like Reggie's on State Street. The waitress was very busy and not too attentive. We order our food and drinks then we look up and almost an hour later without a food or drinks. We did get our drinks but they weren't that good at all. I check in with the waitress and she said it's coming. Another 30 minutes go by still no food. I asked for the manager and she said they had an issue with the fryer and everything was backed up. Mind you, no has said anything about it for the past almost 2 hours. She didn't apologize or offer anything off our bill. Also, they have an automatic 20% gratuity, which I don't like but understand. We got the food and salad was wet and the burger was over cooked and just dry. Wanted to like it but couldn't read more

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What a wonderful lakefront addition--nice food, GREAT service, wonderful setting with scenic views of Lake Michigan. Go early before the youngsters take over -- 21 and over helps!!! I'll be back. read more

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Ordered to go while at the beach. The food is decent as well as the portions. Be prepared to spend more as it's the only spot to get food on the beach. read more

I played hooky from work today and so me and the BF decided to make it a beach day. The staff are so friendly and amazing. Sunday (our main server) was so terrific. Personable, made us a large sized pina colada, and was just all around wonderful to be around. The beach is nice and the cabanas are good for a hot sunny day...and there's a server who comes around to take your orders. I was in love with the music (brought me back to 90's R&B days). Also, the blackened fish sandwich is probably the best I've ever had. We will be back and can't wait to try more of the menu options. read more

If you want food with the view, this is where you go great summer vibe. I felt the staff could've been a little bit friendlier. I don't expect you to smile, but I also don't expect to mean mugged while I'm eating my food. Hopefully next summer, the owner hires people that wanna work there instead of that are forced to work there. read more

The relaxed atmosphere here along with the warm sun and sand make Reggie's a must-stop on beach trips to Jackson Park in Chicago. Cheers!

*The Setting: 5 Stars. Beautiful beachfront location makes it almost seem like you are right on the ocean and not in Chicago BUT you can still see the amazing Chicago skyline. *The Vibe: 5 Stars. Cool, laid back, chill, fun and if you go earlier in the day relaxing. *The Service: 2 Stars. It's pretty much a roll of the dice.. It MIGHT be decent or even good and it MIGHT be abhorrent and bicchy . We got a mix of both during our visit. *The Food / Drink : 2.5- 3 Stars.. Again it's a roll of the dice. Overpriced But I can say the Wings Mozz Sticks and Salads are quite good. (I'd give those items 4 stars) The Burger is ok. But don't DARE ATTEMPT to order a "Portabella burger" it sounds delicious but what came to the table was.. stiff,cold, "vintage" tomato focaccia "bun" , dr with 1 small SQUISHED FLAT, Floppy Portabella cap sprinkled in "mud" (which was supposedly a micro dash of goat cheese) for $17-18. It was promptly sent back but not before a passive aggressive exchange with the manager asking "what's the problem? Why don't you want it" ... which I told her and she asked "so why don't you LIKE it " AGAIN. So this time stopped explanation and just said "no thank you, I don't like it and you can have it back." I was not going to argue.. and I didn't. This is when our small party (4 and a child) paid the bill (gratuity is included) and got food from the locals grilling in the park. TIP. Bring your Beach chair / Blanket, Umbrella and Cooler with snacks & beverages (no glass bottles). Find a spot NEAR Reggie's and enjoy the SAME view, music, vibe withOUT the hassle, roll of the dice service and automatic gratuity. read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here twice, only because of the location. It's right on the beach and walking distance for me. So that's great. The first time I got one drink (technically charged for 2, since a bee fell into my 1st one and they don't remake drinks lol, it's on the front of their menu) and some food that I didn't enjoy. After my first visit, I vowed not to buy food from here because it just wasn't worth it. But I stopped by recently for a drink on a random Monday after a walk and the staff was actually pleasant this time. I sat on the inner bar section instead of the one near the sand instead. Not sure if they'll see me again, but who knowssss, maybe I'll want a drink after a walk again ‍ read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Peach margarita and Tito's electric lemonade - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you catch it on the right day, it's like being at a beach in a different country. Can't promise they will have live music, and not quite the Reggie's vibe yet, but hopefully in time. read more

Great little place on the beach. Felt like you we on vacation on a beach in a far away place outside Chicago. Food was good. Service slow, but it was so relaxing (you were on beachtime). read more

They blast highly inappropriate music right next to a beach full of kids. I like the music but I would never play it when my kids are around. It kinda ruins the beach experience for many families with young kids. read more

Reggies in the Beach hack - get the wings fried hard with the sauce that they out on the chicken sandwich! It's like a mustard-based bbq sauce that's not listed with the wing flavor options. The mixed sauce is a great #2 option! I come here every weekend to enjoy the drinks and the vibes. You can tell that every year it's getting more popular and popular. If you're looking for that great "summertime CHI" energy, this is definitely it. read more

This is my first time writing a review but I just had to because of how awful my time was here. The service at Reggie's was one of the worst I'd ever had to sit through. We had to wait several minutes after being seated to make any drink orders. Our drinks took forever to arrive and so did our food. We were never checked up on while we waited. The restaurant automatically tacks on a 20% gratuity as well & a couple of the servers were walking around bare foot. read more

I just got home from this place. The service was horrible. One waiter trying to service all tables. Other staff members NOT pitching in to help. We NEVER got our food and no one came over to the table for 1 1/2 hours to let us no anything about the food we ordered. I went up to someone at the bar and said we were leaving because it was ridiculous to wait any longer. They said sorry a d wasn't empathetic at all but wanted us to pay for drinks we ordered! Just a terrible first experience and there won't be another! read more

First time at Reggie's On The Beach, to see a band - called to get a table / find out about parking - Thelma was more than helpful and took time to come and say hi when we were there. Our waitress, Shakira, was great and the food was delicious! Great place to eat and listen to music by the water! read more

You come here solely for a restaurant that's literally sitting on the beach. It's not the worst food in the world but there's definitely nothing amazing nor worth a return visit. There's two separate sitting areas & if you can opt for the tables closer to the lakefront. The chicken wings were sort of bland albeit boasting (best in the city). The quesadilla was downright horrific. Flavorless & the cheese sucked. Not even pico de gallo nor sour cream cold help. Lastly the fried shrimp were decent. If your indulging in the place just know the view & the ambiance are the star of the show with the food being merely accessories read more

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This place has the worst staff in the entire city. They card (certain) people at the door, but not others. The waitresses and managers are always hungover, always unprofessional, always more than a little over it. The food is bad. The ambiance and the views of the city are nice, but not nice enough to justify the hostility we encounter whenever we go to this place. read more

Shame on Reggie's on the beach. Why am I forced an additional 20% on my bill for service? I thought tipping was optional... when did it become mandatory? My bill was $68.00 for two people with the 20% tip included. We had one drink a piece, A shared order of mozzarella sticks and 8 wings ( which weren't whole wings) The scenery isn't worth 20% of a bill! read more

A magical place. A spacious patio on the beautiful and broad 63rd street beach with well-spaced tables and a real tropical vibe. The food is nothing fancy, but it is tasty and honest (fresh grilled catfish and chicken) and the fries are unusually good. We came here for the first time on one of the last warm days of the year and regretted that we hadn't discovered it much earlier. read more

Great food and service. I love the location as I got to enjoy the beach and the Chicago breeze

At Reggie's on the Beach I was served a drink & before had a sip a bee landed in my drink & drowned. Management will not replace my $13 drink. I would ha e spent over $40 bucks but they are willing to loose that over $3 worth of liquor. They should have served the drink in a covered cup if they have a no replacement policy, I won't be returning.... read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Bug in drink. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stumbled onto the place half way through a 50 mile bike ride and it was perfect- I'm already planning to come back! Right off the lake front trail overlooking the beach. This is the sister restaurant to the Reggies music club. Great looking drinks and typical beach food. The Jumbo are great- I'll get them again. Also, unlike the majority of bars that use the term "jumbo" - these wings are sized to match. They a heavily breaded which I enjoy but I know some people don't. The staff is super friendly- I had Chrissy great chat with. The vibe/people/music/location is super chill. The service did seem a bit slow but I believe that is because of Covid safety/staffing so just come to relax. If you are in a rush this is not your spot. read more

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Good food. Great vibe every time I've gone. Definitely a go to spot for all my casual meetings

I had some fried shrimp with cocktail sauce. The shrimp and fries were fried SUPER hard and the cocktail sauce was gelatinous. It was such a bad meal that I gave it to the seagulls and went and patronized the local guys. The drink was ok. read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Mai thai - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love the ambiance on the lake, food choices, crowds, and overall great family atmosphere to sit and have a drink and eat.

I Luv Reggie's on the beach! I always get a vacation feel. However, my last visit was sub-par the mozzarella sticks were clunky, they would not melt! I even set them back and still no melted cheese oozed out DISAPPOINTING! Now, my drink was Good! I'll try again because I like the vacation vibe. I hope I won't be disappointed. read more

Patronized this summer on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I wondered why it was not more busy. I had a salad with a puddle of water in the bottom of the bowl! I found it to be pricey. If I'm MADE to tip 20% as opposed to the service I received, which was below average, there are many better options in this GREAT city of eateries. read more

I would be tempted to call this vaguely Caribbean-themed patio bar/grill the hidden pearl of our City Beautiful's sea, were it not for the fittingly oceanic drinks prices. However, they cook well and fill a much-needed niche on the south lakefront. Thus, I hope Reggie's inspires competition and eventually moves that sweet supply-and-demand curve in a buyer-friendly direction... read more

Not only is there LIVE MUSIC! The service is amazing! Such a positive atmosphere and the owner is such a positive person who loves the community. A BIG PLUS!!!! If you haven't been here yet, RUN OVER HERE!!!!!! read more

This is great I can stay in the neighborhood and enjoy the beach and a drink. Our server Jason was great can't wait until the 4th of July read more

Reggie's on the Beach - a man at a bar with a surfboard - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm new to living in Chicago, & come from Oceanside Beach, California and this place was just so so incredible. This is the kind of place that everyone on the beach deserves to come to when wanting to eat after being in the water. Incredible frozen alcoholic beverages, great service & incredible food! Really recommend coming by! read more

Love the atmosphere. The prices are unbeatable! The staff is very nice and it feels like they're old friends. I was surprised to see this addition to the beach. The view is wonderful. The music is great! read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Texas jalapeño burger - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Cajun catfish sandwich (on a French roll) is delicious. Superb. Might fine dining.

Update: I returned the next day (17Sept) and it was completely different. Me and my dog arrived around 1:30p and was seated at the bar. I told the bartender (Billy) about my experience the previous night and he explained that it's two different crowds/vibe. The afternoon is more me, chill, laid back, I can hear the waves and just an overall relaxing atmosphere. I say at the bar where I redid my entire drink selection from the previous night. The lime margarita was good but the vodka, tonic and lime was delish! I had 3 plus a shot of Malort! Needless to say I left full and happy! In the end, Reggies is my place for daytime chilling! read more

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Nothing but great memories at this place. The vibes are groovin, the music is movin, and the drinks are flowing. Reggies on the beach is a great establishment for an afternoon date, a solo drink on the beach, or even a safe night with friends. I've been coming here since it's opening last summer and this place means even more during these unprecedented times. It's an outdoor dining establishment nestled on 63rd street beach which makes you feel like you're having a memorable afternoon on the ocean. Every time I come the service is accommodating, the food options are delicious, and the people who frequent just want to have a good time. If you plan on coming on a weekend, come early. There is a possible longer wait on hot Chicago nights. :) read more

Reggie's on the Beach - Classic margarita on the beach. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food and drinks. Super fun beach vibe. Beach was closed, but great views. Not sure why yelp requires a minimum number of words to leave a review. That's dumb. Reggie's is great. read more

What a fun place ! Feels like Florida. Beach is nice and clean, playground right on the sand

There will be bees everywhere. Reasonable menu. Nice view. Ok service, nothing to rave about. Food is ok it's a hit or miss. Honestly I don't have to come back. read more

Its the best place to eat on a beach in Chicago- possibly the cleanest beach in Chicago as well.