We were seated outside on our first visit and on our recent visit to the restaurant we were able to seat inside and I must say that the ambiance inside is better cause the interior looks cool and perfect place to chill like what we wanted. I got their double cheeseburger and as expected it has a huge portion and the patty is really huge as well. It was overall delicious and it fits its reasonable price. They have a wide beer selection but I wanted some cocktail and the friendly and helpful stuff in there recommended their pina colada. The pina colada was good and I also recommend it. The food, service and everything was great. read more

Had a great time here for my birthday with a bunch of friends. Our server inside was fantastic- quick, remembered everyone's orders and made great suggestions. After a few hours, the weather got nicer and we moved outside after checking with our server. He had us close out with him and let the outdoor server know we'd be coming. Unfortunately, the outdoor server wanted nothing to do with us. She didn't check in with us until nearly 20 minutes after we sat down outside and then drinks were extremely slow to arrive. Some of us began going to the bar inside to order, which they then gave us a hard time about because we had a server. I totally understand that point- but when you're getting little to no service there's not much else to do! We ended up leaving after one drink outside, which was not the original plan. We would have gladly stayed and spent much more money! read more

Their vegan burger is the BEST burger I've ever eaten, hands down!! Also love the fries and aioli. It's even good delivered!

I was in town for work with a large party. After a few failed attempts in another area of town we drove over to moonlighter. They accommodated our larger party of 12 without an issue an hour before closing. Large beer selection, great veggie burgers, and fine service. No complaints from me!!! Oh yeah.. went back a second night too! read more

First thing is that their address is listed as 3204 W. Armitage, but the entrance is actually around the corner on Kedzie (unless I'm totally off and the entrance is indeed on Armitage, then you have to walk through an abandoned storefront to get to the place...?). Went here for a friend's birthday celebration. Low key, early afternoon. We arrived and our party was taking up 2 tables on the patio. There are maybe 20-25 tables out there, and about 5 others were taken at that time. Our group got larger, and my husband and I decided we wanted to order some food, not on the group's tab, so we sat at a 3rd table since the other 2 were now full, and waited for a waitress. Instead of coming over and asking if we wanted any food (we were looking at a menu), one of the waitresses comes over, and in a very snotty tone says something about how they only want people who are getting table service to sit at the tables, and walks away. Confused we get up, then realize it's because we went in to get drinks at the bar - which were now empty. Since she didn't ask, she just assumed we were going to continue doing that. So we sat down AGAIN at this one table, and she came over, and before she could say anything, I said, "we'd like to order some food and a couple of more drinks." She seemed fine then, but the initial 'tude really threw me. We ordered garlic fries and mac and cheese (with bacon and caramelized onions) to share. I really liked the mac and cheese because it wasn't overkill of the bacon and onions - just a taste. And it was real bacon. The fries were....meh. VERY garlicky, I love garlic, but it was a bit much. I think the fries had to have been tossed in garlic oil or something, and then it had all this fresh garlic mixed with the cotijo cheese, and it was just too much much. The cheese could've stood alone and it would be a much more edible dish, in my opinion. Beers were fine. I had a pina colada, too, since it's one of their drink specials. It was tasty. So back to the table thing....at the end, when our party was slowly trickling out, it still wasn't full. It wasn't even 6 p.m. yet, and there was still some weirdness about tables. They asked 2 people, who were sitting at one of the three tables we now had to move! And moved all their drinks, to one of the other 2 tables. And then didn't sit anyone for another 30 minutes. I fully understand needing to turn tables over, and waitresses wanting to have tables available for people so they don't have to wait, but seriously they need to work on their manners here. Very rude - you can simply say "hey guys, we have a couple of people that are wanting to sit down out here....do you mind if we move your drinks over to this other table?" Instead it was "we need you to move". I read some other reviews (to make sure I wasn't the only one) and it seems some others have had some similiar service. I don't expect the people that work there to get walked all over, but also...know your audience. read more

Every experience I have at The Moonlighter (which is many,) is better than the last. I don't know what's more enjoyable, the food menu or the drink menu. The burgers are phenomenal. Their garlic fries consume a probable 47% of all of my conversations. The service is great- friendly, attentive and authentic. It's so odd when I see less than stellar reviews complaining about service or food quality. The place is extremely family friendly while simultaneously keeping up with folks who just came to drink. Maybe bring your kid to McDonald's if you want chicken nuggets instead of complaining about the "spicy food" at The Moonlighter. The menu explicitly explains which dishes are spicy and which are not, just sayin. All in all, I'm so happy The Moonlighter came to the neighborhood and I don't have a single negative critique about it. read more

Just a flat out awesome place. Dog friendly. Veggie friendly. Great drinks and beer menu.

First I will say that the food is excellent! Not $$ but closer to $$$. The wait service was also excellent! However, this guy sat next to us at a picnic table and let his dog up onto the table. He was giving the dog beer and letting her run all over the table. Now, I have had dogs all my life. BUT if I go out to dine, I don't want a f'ing dog at my table. The sad thing is that I had to go complain to the manager before anything was said to this guy. SERIOUSLY!? Why didn't the wait staff do something. Very disappointing and we will never return. I will spend my money on a much better experience. Good luck. read more

Have been here twice and have always had a great time. Busy enough to make you feel like you're actually going out but not too loud that you can actually have s conversation with your friends. Really enjoyed the food choices from the curds, to the burgers, to the wings, all prepared well to pair with their impressive beer selection. Nice that they have many vegetarian options as well. Probably the biggest positive however is how well-kept their bathrooms are. It's like you're taking a step into your neighborhood Cabella's read more

The Moonlighter - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food isn't as good as it once was and frankly it could have been stellar and wouldn't have made up for the poor service. Our server was a dark cloud. Everything had to be asked for multiple times, food took forever even though there was only one other table in there (I think she forgot to put in our drinks and apps order-it was over 40 minutes!) she rolled her eyes at one of our guests, and acted like everything was a favor. You work in the service industry, practice your manners. So disappointed that we chose moonlighter for my birthday dinner. All our guests complained about the service. Honestly I think she knew with a group of six she would get her too regardless so she felt like she could act however. The built in gratuity is counterintuitive, we had fewer drinks, and we won't be back. What a shame, because this used to be a go to. Luckily Chicago has no shortage of good burger joints. read more

I was super excited to check this place out and bring my dog. Love the out there patio and thought this would of been a great experience. The reason behind the one star is I got sat at a bench and waited for some service. It wasn't a busy day at all. Matter of fact it was a Monday. I didn't get water or server to come see for about 10 mins. I just walked out after that. read more

I really hate this place but it's a 5 min walk from my apt and they have a full vegan menu so occasionally I end up here. Regret it, avoid it for a few weeks and then idiotically give it another chance read more

Great great pina coladas. Went here for trivia night and had a blast. Service is really friendly and the food is good. Also, noticed they are dog friendly! read more

Terrible business will sit you in the corner and ignore you then give you terrible drinks and food!

I thought we'd try Moonlighter after reading all the good reviews on Google and we usually like to support local businesses since we have lived in LS for 15 yrs+! Granted we were also celebrating a special occasion - my son's graduation! However, to our disappointment we waited about 10 minutes before the waitress came to greet us and take our order. Once, we received our food it was cold, my husband's burger tasted similar to a fast food burger, and since there is no Caesar salad on the menu the waitress suggested chopped lettuce and chicken. That was a bad idea ....they literally chopped a head of lettuce and crispy chicken patty similar to what was in my chicken sandwich. This place is ovepriced and the hostess are not very friendly! It's too bad we wasted such a special occasion and $130 (not about the $) trying to support a local business. Also, what restaurant does not include fries with a sandwich? Well, you live and your learn....unfortunately for Moonlighter this may be our first and last visit! read more

I'm so angry that someone told me the burger here was just ok. Therefore I didn't make it a point to come by this summer. On a whim I decided to stop by. My burger was soooooooo freaking delicious. I would take my parents here. (That's how I judge if food is good or not, they are world traveling foodies) the fries were perfect, I'm sitting outside on a beautiful day. The best bonus is I don't want to leave now that I'm done eating because they are playing 90's hip hop. Like alll my jams... I'm outdone. Also gonna pinch the person who told me this place was just ok.... *raises eyebrow in judgement* read more

I had the Portland burger. And GTFO. The Beyond patty is fkn AH-MAZING! Patio is dog-friendly!!! Ugh i love this place. Vegan options and I can bring my dog!? Gtfo Im a loyal fan forever. read more

Great fries, good burgers. Great place for bears game day. Skip the wings, and chicken tenders.

This is an awesome bar!! Great food and ambiance. There's a super cute guy that works there, Mike? Go and enjoy a Sunday afternoon.

HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the Amarillo burger. Might be the best burger I've had in a while. Servers are friendly and a decent selection of sour beers you can wash the burger down with read more

Thank you Moonlighter! You were the rainbow in the storm tonight. Sadly the flash flooding canceled our neighborhood reservation and you rescued us. Patio Rosè shots and killer burgers were nearby for us! We laughed, ate, shared shots with our charming waiter.....and you turned our gray skies blue. Cheers! read more

This place just sucks in all aspects. We went for the $1 tacos. Mistake #1 tacos were the worst thing I've ever ate.geez man it look like a 2yr old had made them and who puts Kraft cheese on a taco.. .the burgers also sucked as well no favor. . .And the service was very slow. I rarely ever post shit on here about bad food . But this place is just awful with their food. Never again read more

Yes, our experience could have been better... I have been a resident of the Logan Square area since 1978. We have seen many businesses come and go and the neighborhood is constantly changing. In November/2020, while in the pandemic, many bars and restaurants were being closed down due to quarantine via our Mayor. The businesses were suffering because they could only do outdoor dining/service. Moonlight was one of our favorite spots to go to. We knew many of the staff, (Katie-the GM, Fiona, Nicola, Victor, Alex. All these individuals provided great customer service and were very welcoming to my husband and me. Recently, Moonlight hired a new host, who was very rude on the phone when we were requesting reservations and also in person. The tone reflected on the phone was of someone who sounded like they did not want to be at work for the day. She was sighing on the phone as if I was asking questions and the mood was as if was wasting her time. I asked her name and she refused to give it to me. She mentioned, "I don't have to give you my name". We arrived for our appointment and this host continued on with her rudeness. I spoke to Erin, the assist/GM. It was clear by the body language he provided that he did not give a "S#iT" about the customer service that was provided to my husband and me by this host. He did mention she had been only working at Moonlight for a couple of months. Botton line... we are in a pandemic, we WANT to support our local business but if any establishment is providing poor customer service they don't need us. Katie (GM), if you are reading this... work on your new people. ... PS. We ordered our food went back to GO-BAR to finish the evening... and some patriots there had mentioned the same thing about the "S#ityy" customer service there... we are not the only one. Hope it improvess before summer!! read more

I was excited for this place to open and had high expectations. I ordered the buffalo wings and they were cold and gross. My husband ordered the $14 burger and the burgers at Portillo's are cheaper and juicier. All the TVs were playing sports and they were so loud that I had to scream at my friend for her to be able to hear me. Beer list is MEH!! Will not be visiting this place anytime soon..... maybe checking this place out in the summer when the patio is open to see if it has improved. read more

Yo mitts is a a weirdo. Just a strange guy over all. Service overall was great. Except for mitts. What kind of name is that, I guess it because he is is still wearing plastic gloves. Peace and love overall. But yeah. Strange dude. read more

Fun place in the neighborhood. Big sour beer options. Garlic fries was fabulous. Tacos was delicious. Server was really nice.

I've been in 3 times since it's opened and it just keeps getting better. I'm pumped that there is finally a sports bar in the area. I don't have to go to Wicker anymore for college football. Plus with all the TVs if I want to watch an SEC game they will happily put it on one of them for me! I can't wait to cozy up by the fireplace this winter and watch the Olympics! I really enjoyed the wings with housemade Bleu cheese dressing. I've had 2 burgers so far. They are huge! I had the London Burger with mushrooms and Swiss and the one with onion rings and BBQ sauce. Both were great the only problems were how huge they were I couldn't finish it and choosing which one I wanted. I've also had the corn salad which kind of reminded me of elotes , waffle fries and the Mac & Cheese. I really want to try the loaded waffle fries and perfect bite nachos next time I'm in for a game. The drink list is well rounded. I love that they have some mocktails on the list. Last time I went in to watch an 11am game before work so I still had something fun to drink without any alcohol. The beer list focus is on sours and that is my jam. I had a great blueberry sour. And in Scofflaw spirit they have some craft cocktails on the menu. The service is great especially given they have only been open a few weeks. I can't wait to go back for the next game! read more

The gave me a michelada with a Miller high life.....tasted just like a hot dog. Good ambiance but that's about it.

Their beyond meat burger is the best I've had not to mention they have a stellar side vegan menu, be sure to ask for it. Sadly, fries do not come with your burger but a small order is good for sharing. Their cold brew coffee is pretty good too and they have dairy alternatives. Love this spot. read more

This is a great spot during covid. My friends and I went here for dinner on a cool October night with a light sprinkle. They had heat lamps all over the outdoor patio so it was nice and warm. They also had umbrellas over all the tables so no one got wet. There were also TVs visible so the boys could watch football. They have a very large selection of beer, ciders, and cocktails so it is great for everyone. The dinner menu was fairly limited. We ended up over ordering for 4 people and got a large fire to share, burgers, wings, the corn rib dish, broccoli salad, and a few tacos. The burgers and wings were a big hit. The burger was similar to a small chevul burger! While the tacos said they were fried tacos so we were expecting something unique, they ended up being just a traditional hard shell taco. The corn ribs dish was interesting but I would probably pass on getting again. Overall, this is a great spot for a casual dinner and I would definitely bring friends who are visiting in town here! read more

I got the classic moonlighter burger. Very delicious. GF got the taco salad which was also delicious. Garlic fries were at 5/10 in my opinion, wasn't a fan of the cheese on em and I enjoy a larger fry for garlic style. Unfortunately food all came out at different times. I will def come back but hopefully next time we can get the foods all at once. Gonna try the Amarillo burger next. read more

I just tried this place after living down the block for months- i was so pleasantly surprised!!!! Way more than a sports bar- great menu and atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

I ordered chili cheese fries, deep fried taco, and wings. Average food across the board on all three of those, I can see myself eating the deep fried taco again though. The Mac and cheese (I tasted a friends) was pretty good and the tenders were also. Burgers seem to be popular here I'll come back to try them next time. Very good staff, friendly and helpful. read more

We stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad we did! They seated us immediately and asked if we wanted a veggie menu (bonus points because I'm vegetarian). The cheese curds literally melt in your mouth and they have so many vegetarian (and vegan options)! Loved the vibe and our server, Rory S, was awesome, attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, and so cute. Definitely coming back to check out more of their awesome menu. read more

I've been a little put off by this place since every time I walk by all I see are a bunch of tv screens in there. I guess that's good though for Logan square, as it keeps the bros out from the more established cocktail bars. Now that the patio is open, I finally gave it a shot. The beer selection (particularly the sours) are delicious. The veg burgers which were recommended to us no less than 3 times before we even sat down are delicious and legit. Service was excellent and tentative. The only issue I had with the place was the price of the burgers ($10-$15) which don't include fries. Paying $30 for a burger, fries, and beer doesn't seem right, but maybe with the neighborhood and inflation, this is becoming the new norm. read more

Amazing food and brews! Great service. The Coronado Burger was great and the Mac and cheese was solid!

To start, the Moonlighter will be a great location for Chicago's beautiful summer days. The inside is small and a bit cramped as you are seated at long tables with other parties. The decor is fine. Nothing fancy, just a good neighborhood bar, and we'll welcome another one of those. We ate dinner at the Moonlighter. The three of us ordered burgers, the 12 perfect nachos, a side of waffle fries and a side of mac & cheese. We started with the 12 Perfect Nachos. They weren't great, just ok. We all felt like something on the plate was sweet which didn't blend with the flavor profile of the nachos. The burgers were superb but they are pricey. $10.00+ each which does not include a side. We had the Moonlighter and the Amarillo. Both were tasty, well cooked with a good bun. The sides are pricey as well -- $5.00 each and they are shareable by two. However, this is where our meal went wrong and why the 3-stars. Our waffle fries were terribly under-cooked. They came out white...not hot...with no crisp to them. How is that possible? Bad fries with a great burger ruin the meal. The macaroni and cheese was terrible. There is no other way to say it. It was under seasoned, the breading on top was not baked on, rather sprinkled on top...gross. I would choose to eat Kraft Macaroni and Cheese over the Moonlighter Macaroni and Cheese any day. And I am well aware that people all have different preferences with Mac & Cheese however it wasn't even seasoned with salt and/or pepper. We left it on the table, barely touched. Not one of us could eat it. For three of us for the above (+4 beers) the bill was close to $100. We probably won't come back for food given the "meh" total experience. There are just too many good places in this city to get a great burger...especially with Small Cheval right up the street! read more

Oohhh eeemmm geee!!!! A couple of my friends and my fiancé went to this place after the front door guard from the bar around the corner suggested to go here. Long story short I forgot my ID so I couldn't go into the bar around the corner. He recommended us to go to Moonlighter since you don't have to be 21+ to enter. Boy oh boy am I glad I forgot my ID because we wouldn't have went here. The cheese curds were seriously mouthwatering goodness - warm, fresh off the frying oils, stingy crispy goodness. (You know it's good when you're thinking about going back just to eat some more) I saw they had mulled wine and so I must return with my ID and all to try it. The apple cider with bourbon is a definite must try on cold days is what I was told. They have great deals on drinks that my friends got and it's just a cute bar to definitely check out! Wish I took some pictures to post for you guys but we were in a rush...until next time Moonlighter! read more

I haven't even eaten here. This mediocre review is because of your address. I came to this exact address on Armitage there was a totally different small business there so I assumed y'all had closed and not notified yelp. Went across the street for an excellent dinner. Then when I went home I saw that you exist with an entrance on Kedzie. Why don't you have a Kedzie address? read more

So nice to have a sports bar with an awesome vegan menu. Super great food and drinks - I love coming here!