We were visiting the Chicago area and had to try the local brewery scene. Crushed by Giants was…read morewithin walking distance from the hotel and was an obvious choice. It was upstairs in the building and had a great brewery vibe - laid back and fun. The decor had a big giant furry creature (the giant from the name) doing all kinds of different things like climbing buildings and posing with farmers, such a great touch! There was a bar to sit at when you first walked in and there seemed to be lots of locals, which is always a great sign. I was hungry so we decided to get a table. The server was friendly and I was so excited when I saw they had flights! I love flights because you can try lots of different beers in one sitting. They also had traditional bar snacks like wings and nachos and other sandwiches including hamburgers. It all looked good but I was feeling a salad and had the chopped salad. It was fresh and filling. Paid with my beer flight, it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend Crushed by Giants for a beer and some snacks!

--Location/Parking-- Located in the heart of River North on…read morethe 2nd floor below the AMC theater. Parking is in nearby street parking on parking structures. --Ambience-- Cool middle bar setup with vinyl glossy wood tables. Great bar set up, but we chose the dining room table. --Service/Staff-- Bartenders were quick in getting the drinks out. Our server was great in letting us know what was on tap and when last calls was. --Products-- Got the neon on tap and my friends got the flight of beers. Good selection of beers to choose from --Capacity-- Inside the dining room can hold about 40-50 people and the bar area can hold about 25 people. --Overall-- Looking forward to return to try out their other items on tap.

Checked out this hip looking brewery. It certainly is one of the many places to go to in The Loop…read more Industry Ales is a place that has a lot more than just beers, which is a good choice, because there's all kinds of people who crowd in and want to have fun times. Amazing that fun isn't always beers and chugging. The food is actually good and can be talked about in reviews because some people actually come here to eat, which tells you how they actually have a kitchen. Believe everything is good here but we came for the beers of course. It's certainly the main product made here so why wouldn't it be important. They make more than you can believe which is impressive because there's all kinds of crowds who pass through. For sure everyone wants beer. It's $6 a pint at happy hour. Pretty great for craft beers compared to lots of places it seems. Best one we got was the Bucket Hat. This is a Belgian style witbier. Has notes of bubble gum, coriander, and orange. The food isn't an afterthought so get some of that. It's about $18 for a burger. Vegans have options. Certainly one of these is the Veggie Burger. This is an amazing thing with a spinach patty topped with chipotle tomato marmalade, cremini mushrooms, mixed greens, pickled red onions, and sweet potatoes. All on a fluffy ciabatta bun. The rest of the menu contains meaty stuff. For sure it feels like a place for the hipsters but it's pretty great for anyone. It's located at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash close to lots of fun. The brewery has food that's better than expected but many other things about this kind of stuff are typical.

My husband and I came with our daughter here and we were blown away. The atmosphere is really cool…read more We really loved the vibes and the decor. We both got flight flights and then I had a avocado Caesar salad salad with chicken and my husband had a Smashburger. We ordered my daughter chicken burgers and fries of course lol. Everything was delicious and we would 100% go back.

Really glad we stumbled upon Alulu Brewing! We tried four different beers, and all were tasty. We…read morealso split a smash burger and kale salad, both of which were excellent. Great beer, great food, and a place we're happy to have discovered. We'll definitely be back!

Met some friends here for dinner and overall had a good experience despite a mix-up with the food…read more Our server accidentally got part of out order wrong and brought out the wrong dishes for two of our friends. This caused a bit of confusion and an extra wait before everything got sorted out. To their credit, they apologized, and brought our table a complimentary round of drinks, I had the pork belly sandwich with fries, and it was really tasty. My wife enjoyed the chicken adobo, and the beers were also very good. Service hiccup aside, I'll likely come back

Went here after dinner one evening for some drinks. Super lowkey spot, it wasn't crowded, we found…read morea seat immediately and they have games!! I got the hard lavender lemonade, yakool, and the tropical martini! They were all amazing, but the tropical martini had to come home with me and I haven't stopped telling friends about it. It had a sweetness, but not overly sweet, I loved it so much I actually am drinking one right now lol. It's an easy drink to grab and go. I've told quite a few people about this place since then and can't wait to plan a group visit. Yelp needed

We ordered: 1. OKC Smash - onion smashed double patties,…read moredouble cheese, toasted sesame bun 2. Biggest Star - double patties, Chihuahua cheese crust, toasted sesame bun Properly smashed & seasoned beef in-between buns that hold well. Absolutely delicious. Love the Cajun style fries too. I don't recommend adding condiments or at the very least, get it on the side. No issues with service. Great location off the beaten path and lots of seating and space inside.

We came here to celebrate Father's Day. Everything was delicious!!!! Three of us got a burger and…read moreit was out of this world! The cocktails were deelish too. They have an extensive beer menu as well. I had the strawberry margarita and they weren't scrimpy with the tequila. They also offer a brunch menu. The service was fantastic! We will definitely go back!!!

If you like beer, you should be able to find one you like here. There are plenty to choose from…read moreand the descriptions are accurate. My beverage/beer order was the Night Moth Oak-Conditioned Hazy IPA | 7.2% | 12oz/8 - 5oz/4. I recommend this if you are a fan of Hazy IPA's. My food order was the Beer braised, short rib with roasted root vegetables, polenta, swiss chard, and sweety drops. Tender and tasty short ribs. I will be craving the sweety drops for sure. Bar seating, regular tables and high top tables available here.

They helped make our Anniversary dinner very special. Intimate place but still can be casual. Never…read morereally crowded, and if it's edible, it's high quality! Excited to go back

Very cool restaurant. Interesting location but the vibe inside is pretty fancy. The bar dining is…read moreseparate from the Michelin tasting room. The pretzel with cheese and mustard was divine. The pretzel was honestly one of the best ones I've had. With there was more cheese. The feta salad was fresh and very yummy. Great balance of flavors. I think there could've been less feta or more vegetables though. The mushroom dish was yummy. Mushrooms could've had more flavor. Texture was interesting. Steak was too chewy but meat flavor was yummy. Unfortunately the bread pudding was way too salty. Black Forest cake was the best I've ever had. And I love this cake and have had it in Germany. Many different beers so if you like beer this will be paradise. Blue cheese martini was yummy. Perfect balance and wasn't too funky with blue cheese flavor. Service in the beginning was a little weird. Definitely warmed up to us and was good throughout the night. They already had all of my allergens information through the reservation site so that was convenient. Definitely would recommend splurging if you like fine dining in interesting settings and like beer and unique dining experiences.

An excellent time here! We had the Brunswick stew, Nashville hot chicken strips and Mac n cheese…read moreand we loved it all! It even can with cornbread croutons for the stew, outstanding!!

Great spot to hang out, try several beers on tap, and play board games. District Brew works with a…read morepretty unique concept: open your tab upon entrance, get a little NFC card and self-serve at all taps with said card. The experience is quite seamless: you tap, you pour, you walk away with the quantity of beer you want. The space is quite large and convenient for larger groups, and outdoor seating is available as well. Board games are available and aplenty, and there is a kitchen where you can order barbecue and fried chicken as well (tried the brisket, juicy and tender). Many of the taps were out of order, which was unfortunate seeing how the concept works.

Au Cheval was unfortunately a pretty disappointing experience for us. We arrived around 5:30 PM and…read morewaited nearly 2.5 hours for a table of four. We understood that it was busy, but being texted that our table was ready only to wait another 15 minutes in a tiny entry hallway was frustrating. When I asked for an update, the hostess was dismissive, which made the situation even more unpleasant. Once we were finally seated, it took about 10 minutes for our waitress to greet us. We ordered wings and single burgers. The food was hot, but our burgers and fries came out at completely different times because the kitchen was supposedly "backed up." For the price and the hype surrounding this place, I expected a much better overall experience. The burger was decent, but honestly, nowhere near worth a 2.5-hour wait, and the prices felt high for a burger and fries. I can appreciate that restaurants get busy, but the communication, service, and timing of the food could have been much better. Overall, I wouldn't wait 2.5 hours to eat here again. The food was okay, but the experience just wasn't worth it.

Yesterday, my colleague and I went to Au Cheval and I'm still in awe. We went without a reservation…read moreduring lunch and had a 30 min wait. We were sat at the bar in front of the chefs who were back there whipping it up. We ordered the Roasted Bone Marrow which was ahhh-freaking-mazing! It was the perfect balance of salty and savory. It was served with toast. I ordered a lemonade which was yummy. She ordered a coke. We both ordered burgers and an order of fries to share. They came huge and very good. I kept mentioning that my fries were one of the best. We are kindly given a key lime pie which was to die for. I'm not even a dessert person and I couldn't stop eating the slice. I will be back the next time to I visit!

Checked out this local brewery. Great Central is one of a few around here. It has a pretty good…read morevariety. For certain it's not the most extensive but there's some interesting things to choose from. This is also a great place for gatherings and parties. Beers are the main thing of course. It's basically the only thing to be honest. There's not even any TVs for watching games or whatever. Focus more on the beers. It's about $7 a pint. Best we had of these was the Hefeweizen. This is a pretty standard German one. Also they make cans of sparkling water for those not wanting alcohol. The taproom is pretty big with long tables. Has no TVs meaning there's no big crowds for games. This is great for those not watching any types of sports. Find a few great beers here. It's located close to the Ashland Green Line station. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

We went to Goose Island and it was so crowded we left and found this place right around the corner…read moreand so glad we did! Such a great spot with big tables, high ceilings and lots of games! We found a place at the bar and were greeted right away! She explained what they brew etc and we were able to easily chat with the bartenders. They were attentive and friendly. The place is loud, but we would definitely recommend and would come back (in from out of town). Beers were delicious!

For a top-tier craft beer happy hour in River North, Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery needs to be…read moreon your radar! We started with a custom beer flight to sample their massive draft list, including the Shoto Japanese Rice Lager from Old Irving Brewing--it was so crisp and refreshing that we had to order a full pint. For food, we got their warm Bavarian pretzel served with spicy mustard and house beer cheese, plus the house-made potato chips loaded with gooey melted cheese and caramelized onions. Between the incredible beer selection and half-priced happy hour bites, this patio spot is an absolute must-visit!

Still waiting on part of our party, but it's got potential! Dinner should be fish & chips!…read moreIt was, and it was perfect!