When visiting Chicago came here for a few drinks. My friend had wanted me to try a shot a of melort…read morethat he knew they had. Getting into the bar was pretty quick. Stopped Friday but didn't really hold us up much. Once we got inside, the center of the bar was fairly congested. However, the outside the bar was fairly sparse and we were able to order drinks immediately and order a second round without the issue. The bartender was friendly and the main bar when you walk in at 45 bartenders working it so people were getting served fairly quickly. While not really my scene anymore, The boss bar seemed nice enough with good service with the options to be in the crowd or have some more space if needed.

1 STAR UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE…read more LET ME BE VERY CLEAR: I have NEVER left anything less than a 5 star review before. Please check my previous Yelp reviews to see. This is the first time a place genuinely earned a 1 star. I entered The Boss Bar and said, "Hey, I'm just waiting for my Uber. It's arriving in about three minutes." IT WAS 10 DEGREES WITH A WIND CHILL OF -11. It was a Monday night and the bar was essentially empty. The security guard, who told me his name was Romero, immediately said they do not allow entry unless you are purchasing something. I explained again that I was just trying to stay warm briefly. He responded, "Why don't you go to the Starbucks next door?" That made no sense. Why leave a bar I was already inside of to wait somewhere else for a ride that was about to arrive? He kept repeating that it was "policy." I even said I was not blaming him personally, but that kicking someone out into freezing weather is a bad and irrational policy. For clarity, there were no raised voices or confrontation. Romero was calmly speaking with another security guard, and I was speaking calmly as well. Despite that, I was told to leave. Once outside on a public sidewalk, I began recording. The security guard came out threatening to call the police and said I was not allowed to film. This was not about buying a drink. It was about being treated like a problem for trying to stay warm for three minutes. NO HOSPITALITY. NO EMPATHY. NO LOGIC. I will not be back, and management should seriously reconsider how they want their staff representing this place.

Sat at the bar because it was Friday night and the tables were all taken. I liked the variety of…read moremusic, the ambience, the atmosphere....and the burger and fries! That burger----was SOOOO GOOD (Char Burger) and the waffle fries were kind of crispy- good! They had an NBA game playing on the tvs. Service from both bartenders was great- Our main server had great attention to detail. (realized they forgot the mustard without me saying anything) All in all- great! (Skip the fish and chips- get the char burger!)

I came in with three friends and we grabbed a high-top table. We ordered a few rounds and…read moreeverything was going fine. Toward the end of the night, two of my friends left, and the remaining two of us paid our bill and were finishing our drinks while waiting for our Uber. At that point, the bartender came over and told us she needed our table for a large group. The table wasn't reserved, and we were clearly just finishing up. We told her we were about to leave anyway, but the way it was handled felt really abrupt and rude. What made it worse was that she immediately brought a group over to take our table, and even they were apologizing to us because they seemed uncomfortable with how it was handled. I've worked in bars and restaurants myself, so I completely understand needing to manage space, but there's a way to do it respectfully, and this wasn't it. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression, and despite having been here multiple times before, I won't be returning.

Not for me. the prices varied after I was told one thing and then when I got the bill. the…read moreold,fashioned was sickly sweet, she poured equal parts simple syrup and bourbon. I couldn't finish it. Extremely loud........

2 years later! There is still cold beer and some pizza that does what it needs to do! We O'Neil's…read moreon wells

Loved Marq…read more Stopped by here before going to the theatre at CIBC! We got the whipped ricotta for starters (with a side of carrots) YUM! Then I got the root and roast! Chicken was CRISPY and sooooo well cooked! They did an amazing job I also got the extra mushrooms and mash which was so yummy!!! It was beautiful inside and very busy for a Wednesday night! Will absolutely return!!!

The food and vibes here are completely okay - but nothing special. This is not the place you want…read moreto go to get a real feeling for what Chicago dining is, or can be. This isn't a unique dining room, a special menu, or anything all that exciting. Is it fine for a decent dinner, or corporate event, sure, that is really what the purpose of this venue appears to be. I would book a corporate event in here and be very pleased with the steak, greek salad, and yummy desserts. Service is kind and helpful, but not polished and sexy. I'm from NYC and this establishment wouldn't still be open likely if it were in Manhattan, however it does a good job of making people feel comfortable in a space together, and I am happy for that as the goal of a corporate retreat or meeting. Not the place to go for a date or nice dinner.

Stumbled across this neighborhood bar while burning time waiting for my bestie who had an…read moreappointment a few doors down the block. It's a bar that serves both coffee and cocktails, so they have you covered on all fronts. I ordered a (couple!) "Hold My Mule" drinks from their cocktail menu which were fantastic! Never had or ordered a mule but the ingredients sounded good and Peggy hooked it up. The place was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon but she was holding her own, slight wait due to working solo but once she got to my order it was very fast. They allow dogs and I saw some cute pups inside. A couple people were working on laptops and there are outlets aplenty, plus a couple large screen TVs were on for those w/o company or their own entertainment. My drinks came in at under $30 (w/o tip) and I had no complaints in service. Wish I lived near, I'd definitely be a regular.

Walked by here yesterday. Looks closed unless they are remodeling…read more Nope it's definitely closed

The Cobra Lounge essentially has three spaces: the former brewery's bar space (still feels like a…read morebrewery), the lounge, and the music venue. They all deliver a top-notch experience! Having read reviews and menus for All Rise Brewing Co. online, we headed in for beers and dinner, then quickly realized the brewery was no more. No complaints, though--what we found was a laid-back, welcoming bar with plenty of local beer on tap and a menu full of interesting pizzas. We tried some beers, and split a Clam Bake Pizza--that was pretty awesome. Classic cult movies playing on the screens (I hadn't seen Buckaroo Banzai in awhile!) gave the place a little added atmosphere. Our bartender was super cool & helpful. The room got close to full as showtime neared, but was always comfortable. Patrons likely vary depending on what music's playing; this night was shoegaze/goth and the multi-generational crowd looked like fans of those genres. We ended up staying for the night's live show, which was a lineup of four bands (one touring and three local, I think) for a very reasonable price. We could take our drinks from the bar into the venue and/or order more in the lounge space. I wasn't alone, but would've felt safe and comfortable on my own there. The venue's an elevated stage with two sets of steps. There doesn't appear to be any back room; gear and cases were piled in an alcove. The sound and lights were good. Bathrooms were just fine. No seats in the venue, but it's cool to come and go to hang out in the lounge or bar. Cobra Lounge has a small, well-lit parking lot and there's plenty of street parking available too.

Been here twice Watching and enjoyed the music of this band…read morefrom Atlanta los pink cheese green goes rock, punk band singing in spanish Awesome also i get there early and order food Tomato spinach grill cheese sandwich ,churros and 312 Food took forever like 40 minutes each of it....... Also not enough bartenders ppl wait & wait to order beer...........

I went here for with my best friend and my hubby to celebrate my birthday with a great birthday…read moredinner. We were in the Chi already visiting Atlas Stationary as a self-proclaimed station and fountain pen freak so we figured why not?!? I had heard great things about Carnivale prior to so please note that prior reservations were already made but regardless, it was all our first times there and we were stoked to finally try this place out. When we first got there, the outside was very unassuming. Some awesome graffiti on the wall (yes, angel wings included) and lots of color which made me so happy! As we entered, we were greeted by lots of colored flora on the walls and the floor. It led to a beautiful lounge where we checked in. The hostess was quite kind and they escorted us to another room that had multiple floors, two I believe. We were sitting in the main dining area where dining tables were set up and the ceiling lights and decorations were super-duper colorful. It was brightly lit and festive. Seriously, the colors alone could make anyone happy and do a serious dopamine overload which was fine with me. We sat down, was introduced to our server, Oscar and then given menu's. I genuinely thought that this place was pretty small initially because it looked small from the outside but boy was I wrong! This place was MASSIVE. But! I digress, now that we had our menu's-- Let the party begin!! We started with the ceviche tasting which included four types of ceviche; shrimp, Yucatan style hamachi, salmon and tuna. All were really good with their own really distinct flavors but our top favorites were the salmon and the tuna. The salmon had a kick while the tuna had a great balance of heat and sweetness. Great way to start of this dinner! My bestie ordered coconut shrimp and smoked mushroom croquettes for her main meal. My hubs ordered the carne asado while I ordered the lechon asada. I also want to add that we ordered Mexican street corn on the side alongside mashed potatoes and Peruvian Jalea. Ah and before I forget, we also ordered our drinks which consisted of a: sangria, margarita, Cotton Candy Cosmo and Salva Honduran Pilsner. All were spectacular and made the night that more enjoyable as well! When we received our food. We were all really enjoyed it as we all shared our bites amongst one another. The coconut shrimp was well breaded and you tasted the coconut as well. The shrimps were large and juicy. The smoked mushroom croquettes were good with a smokey flavor and good breading, however, the breading may have a been a little thick because you couldn't really taste the mushroom,m unfortunately. The carne asado was the star of the show. Well seasoned steak, cooked medium rare which was juicy and succulent. The lechon asado was good. Although I'm not used to eating lechon asado that is covered in sauce, the sauce was super tasty so I didn't mind the tender, juicy pork that was covered in it. I really enjoyed it. I think the only thing that I wish was different with regards to my lechon asado is that I wish it were hotter because it was luke warm when I received it. Other than that, it was....*chef's kiss*. The Mexican street corn was alright, it honestly just tasted like regular corn with mayonaise in it with some cheese. Didn't add anything significant to the meal. The mashed potatoes were soft but not too soft and buttery. They were really good and then the Purvian Jalea was another favorite, super good! The calamari, fish and shrimp with the Purvian Jalea were absolutely delicious; fresh, tasty and well breaded. It was absolutely yummalicious. To top the night off, they gave me a little birthday treat of cotton candy and carmel popcorn. We also had some tres leches which was so yummy because the fruit was fresh and you could taste the milk in the tender cake and then we had the chocolate cigar. The chocolate cigar was also really good, everything except the label was edible, It was smokey, chocolately and delectable. It's presentation was also so creative. We all loved it. Overall, this restaurant is SUPER PRICY but SUPER WORTH IT. I am so glad that I was able to go there to celebrate a special occasion because it would not be a place that I could go to on a regular basis but as much as I wish I was, ya girl ain't rich like that. The service was superb, the employees were kind, the food was fire and drinks were scrumptious. If you're looking for a fun, Latin cuisine inspired, creative, yummy way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion with a fun Latin twist--look no further, that is it! Check it out and you won't be disappointed. Now, I'm sorry for my novel and you may now go back to your normal programming schedule. If you do end up coming here and loving it -- i told ya so ;)

I'm not sure how long it was when I first visited Cranivale but it was definitely before yelp…read morereviews and it definitely wasn't this big so fast forward to maybe 20 years it's definitely more beautiful. Very nice and what a great entrance it has. The rooms and the different feeling each one gives is pretty awesome. The upstairs is where we were invited to attend the party bc of the invite and it was very lounging and nice. There's a Latin room where we wanted to go but next time we will. Then there a bigger room with lots of dinner tables and another upstairs.

Love the remodel! Super dope vibes, ambiance, hospitality. Excited to see more of hideaway!read more

If by "over 60 craft microbrews w seasonal rotation" you…read moremean, 'occasionally having 60 bottles of a single local beer in the cooler in the back,' ...then yeah. Sure. Otherwise, the bar offers overpriced bottles of Modello, Lagunitas & Heineken. A bottle of water is $5. No local or craft beers. Nothing on tap. A bar that boasts over 60 craft beers is a place with a very well developed bar program, which this is not. The sound system was incredibly average: boomy bass, crass highs, zero mids. It's really hard to hear any detail in the music. The staff was superb. Super nice. Kudos on hiring great people. This is a small, dank, rudimentary basement bar that holds about 110 people - which is FINE if it's advertised that way. The reason for my low rating is that it failed to live up to it's own hype.

Some friends suggested we check this spot out on a nice Saturday night as they live nearby and we…read morewere pretty hungry from watching some March Madness games. Came by and it was almost a full house but we were lucky enough to catch 3 seats at the bar. Guy behind the bar was cool as hell and took good care of us the whole time we were there. TVs were all in the right places to watch more games which was awesome! We shared a couple orders of BBQ and garlic parmesean wings as well as a large tin crust pepperoni and sausage pizza. The pizza and garlic parm wings were really good, but those BBQ wings were definitely the star of the show for me. Im like whats in that sauce? crack?? Damn!!! Washed it all down with some very good mezcal margaritas. Lively place where you can bring friends, dates or roll solo. I plan to visit this joint more!

Would recommend (general). Came by with a buddy on a Friday night after catching a jazz performance…read moreat Reggies. Is right around the corner so we stopped by. Wasn't too busy as there wasn't a prominent sports event going on at the moment but still had adequate staff and patrons. Our bartender was cool, no complaints about the service whatsoever. They did not have physical menus, had QR codes. I like how they put the cook time for their pizzas, definitely a good heads up as I was hungry NOW and ain't have time to wait so I didn't order. Their menu is pretty extensive, lots of options. I ordered the Rum Punch (7.9/10), which was not bad at all, just which the bartender mixed it a little more but other than that not a bad cocktail. For the entrees, we order the Italian Beef Combo with Fries + additional Giardiniera peppers, Onions, Marinara sauce and also the Catfish Dinner. For the Italian Beef Combo, I can give it an adequate 8.0/10 rating. The Italian Sausage was charred well, Beef was cooked to good consistency, would just wish they used a different bread as it did have an after taste from being toasted I assume. Fries were pretty good though. Overall, this place was not bad at all. They had a bunch of games going so we were able to chill at the bar, enjoy a bite, and have a chill ending to our night. Pricing isn't the worst I have seen, especially in the city of Chicago, but I would look at menu before hand online. Just heads up, if wanting to split, they can split check but not by item (apparently they have to get manager to do so). Also shout out to the one worker, checked to make sure our car wasn't outside so it ain't get towed (wasn't our car btw). I like when service goes above and beyond like that to look out for the people they have. I would come back if I wanted to catch a game or event with some people.

Love the ornery old bird. If you close the place out, she might make you drink the Malort. Have one…read morebut avoid more if you can.

Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.