If you're looking for a chill place to get delicious craft cocktails, with an intimate setting, but…read morestill have enough space to have a conversation without worrying others around you, this is the place to be. They only have one TV in the corner, and it's showing the albums of the smooth jazz music. They're playing over the speakers. This is a place to congregate with friends, family, or perhaps to meet strangers. Don't expect to have the local ball game on. But I think that's the whole idea, encouraging human interaction. Both the bartender and the server were incredibly kind and friendly, and I already feel like I've made new friends.

Moonflower, located on Milwaukee Avenue just south of Montrose, is a cool bar that always seems to…read moredraw a good-sized crowd. My lovely wife and I have been here a handful of times, but recently we enjoyed the Happy Hour deals. Yes they have Happy Hour specials until 6PM every day. $6 gets you drinks such as an Old Fashioned, Lemon Drop or Margarita. You can also fill up on a New Moon Burger with fries (one griddled meat patty) or a pair of Moondogs with fries for $12. Everything was tasty - the burger, the corn dogs, and the crisp seasoned fries. Come to Moonflower and enjoy the drinks, food and the soundtrack too.

Been there a few times. Squid pasta is my fav, apps are very good, good prices on wine. Service…read moreneeds to be a little faster and more officiant. But, that could be me. 5 stars anyway. Good ambience, could be a lot of fun.

The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

I've been going to Sutherlands for years because it's just that good. Can never really go wrong…read morewith the food here. I've always loved the BBQ Smoke House Burger! I can't find it anywhere but I swear it was like a Dr Pepper BBQ sauce. Either way, it's so good. A HUGE plus for this place is the tot's. Not many places do tots and these are always so crispy.

THE SUTHERLANDS Chicago Sports bar…read moreChock full of TV's with every possible sport/game. It's loud! All the guys pitching in their 2 cents on the play! Everyone's happy in this joint, lots of laughter & who-ha's! Service good! Food came out lickety split.. in case you're in a hurry, great pit stop!!! Salads crunchy & fresh- delicious! Fish N' Chips fabulous! They have Yuengling!!! No -brainer;sure thing with this place! Enjoy! Xo Jac

Parmesan garlic and pineapple teriyaki wings are outstanding and the best I've had so far. I put…read morethem right up there with Output wings. Cheese curds, loaded tater tots, garden salad, and Cajun pasta are all very good also. Wings are pricey but more than make up for in taste.

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

Popped in for a meal and to watch some ncaa basketball…read more Erin waited on us and was awesome I had traditional sliders and a brew Great food Great service Great price Great setting Love this place

Amazing Amazing Amazing All around…read moreSuper staff of 3 with every chair packed and everybody enjoying their food, drink and or company. The Dolly was wonderful and Hannah was BY FAR THE BEST bartender. She makes a fanominal Spicy Rita. Wonderful experience

Service is great. Food is also delicious and staff go out of their way to welcome you.read more

not sure if the waitress was the only one working there... but she smiled at my partner and i, knew…read morewe were there (first time coming in, i always pass by) yet never gave us a menu. made eye contact with her and we stayed in there for like 10 minutes and she never came to the table yet continued to take other peoples order. we decided to walk out. def won't be coming back. i don't know if they were busy, or just don't like brown people !

I ordered delivery. 8 pieces of BBQ wings and large sausage, onion, mushroom, spinach thin crust…read morepizza. It was great! The bbq wings were tasty, meaty, and the bbq sauce flavor had a great flavor. The pizza had a nice crispy crust, the toppings were delicious, and the right amount of tomato sauce creating a perfect balance. Highly recommend.

We've been here for trivia a few times and it's pretty chill. We sat at the bar once and the…read morebartender was super standoffish when I ordered a non alcoholic drink, so we usually get a table. There's a female server who is wonderful and handles the trivia crowd with ease. Very glad they seem to have her permanently on this shift. The food is decent bar food, nothing that's blown us away but it's all pretty good! Will be back for trivia again, for sure.

Great beers, good service and good music. Bartender Kasha and Martha are the best they make…read moreeveryone enjoy themselves

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.

Gracie O'Malley's is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like "your place." The vibe is…read morewarm and welcoming, and the staff truly makes the experience. Huge shoutout to Elena, Sarah, and Laura -- they're the kind of team that remembers you, takes great care of you, and makes every visit feel special. The drinks are solid and come out fast, and the food hits exactly what you want from a great neighborhood pub: comforting, satisfying, and consistently good. Try the wings!! 10/10 Add in plenty of TVs, great music, and a crowd that's a perfect mix of regulars and first-timers, and it's easy to see why this place is such a favorite. Overall, Gracie O'Malley's is a go-to spot where good service, good drinks, and good people come together. Highly recommend.

One of the best sports bars I've been to! TONS of TVs and ample space for a large group of alumni…read moreto watch the game. We came as a group from uva and the staff was able to give us some tables and we were very happy with how everything went. There were plenty of other groups in the bar and there was room for everyone. Nice big windows that open all the way up so you're half sitting outside. So nice when the weather is warm. The drinks are reasonably priced there are SO MANY TVs everywhere so there's no craning your neck to see your fav game. The apps were some of the best bar food I've had. Overall we couldn't have asked for a better venue to host our game watch. We hope to be back again soon!