The VIG is an underrated West Loop spot! Excellent food, great drinks, and a fun, knowledgeable staff. The Girl Dinner for $25 is an outstanding value and tastes amazing. The burgers are also highly underrated and deserve to be talked about more. Add in the great vibes, and this place deserves more love. I do not know the late night vibes or if the DJ/club scene takes over or not but I like the regular restaurant style and vibes here. read more

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Came here on a Sunday and it was pretty busy. We made a reservation online ahead to ensure we had a table but you could have walked in without having to wait. They have a large indoor dining area, a large bar with seating and an outdoor patio. The clientele was younger with guys watching football and girls brunching. Staff were waiting at the door to seat you and our waitress was very kind and attentive. I started with a mimosa which was good and normal-sized. For food, I ordered the breakfast burrito which was very good and large! I'd definitely come back for the burrito! To end my meal, I ordered an espresso martini which was good and not too sweet. Overall the vibe was good and I'd come back here for brunch! read more

The VIG West Loop - Breakfast Burrito - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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West Loop, you got another one on the list... but there were definitely some hits AND misses! Today I wanted to try a new restaurant in the West Loop and came across The Vig. Let me just say this first... the ambiance is SO chic! I loved all the pictures and the vinyls throughout the restaurant. I came a little after brunch, so they had a live DJ spinning some really good, easy music. It was definitely a vibe. I had the pleasure of being served by Paulina, and she was great! Very attentive and, what I appreciated most, she was actually honest about what she liked and what she didn't. I love when a server will give you their REAL opinion instead of telling you everything on the menu is good. I decided to try the Elote Deviled Eggs because I wanted something different. And different they were! If you're a deviled egg lover, just know this isn't your typical deviled egg. They're served on top of a slice of corn on the cob, which I thought was pretty unique. Now let's talk about these chicken wings... I was VERY disappointed. To me, they tasted like frozen wings that were thrown in the oven for a few minutes... or maybe it was the sauce? Either way, I would not recommend the wings. That was definitely a miss for me. BUTTTT the crispy zucchini fries with the aioli??? Yeahhhh, those were GOOD! 8/10 for me. I could definitely order those again. I also had the Pillow Talk drink and it was delicious! Definitely enjoyed that. My friend ordered the crab cake and let me tell you... REAL crab! None of that fake stuff lol. That was really good too. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, the service and definitely some of the food. There were a couple misses for me, but I'd come back and try some other things on the menu. Ambiance: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Zucchini fries: 8/10 Pillow Talk: 9/10 Wings: No ma'am The Vig, I'll be back... just leave them wings alone for me! read more

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We were scrambling to find a good spot that wasn't packed during Mother's Day, so we gave the VIG a try. It definitely did not disappoint! I got the chopped salad with fried chicken, and it was HUMONGOUS. The chicken was crispy and all the veggies tasted so fresh. We also got the shoestring zucchini, and it was very tasty but slightly salty. Additionally, we tried their mini tacos, and they tasted so fresh! The service was great since they were able to seat us on a busy holiday, and they brought out the food pretty quick. They even wrote what food was in the to-go containers and the date it got packed: so thoughtful! The ambiance was very pretty, and it had a very nice theme going on. It's a great place to go on a date or bring your family! read more

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Overall loved it and it was a nice happy hour on a Monday. We did feel a bit rushed by our server, so decided to head out once we got the check although we were planning to order another drink and mentioned that before the bill was brought over. Ordered the deviled eggs (amazing ) and the burger (also amazing). Sangria was also delicious and im not usually a red sangria fan. read more

The VIG West Loop - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid spot for happy hour with several $10 cocktails. Shrimp wonton tacos had a perfectly crispy shell and slightly spicy shrimp filling. Didn't get a chance to try the zucchini fries this time but definitely on the list for my next visit. If you're someone who is lookjng for a deal on the happy hour menu, be wary that girl dinner, the burger, and fried chicken sandwich options are the same price as their regular menu. Server was attentive and I always appreciate when they ask for last call before happy hour ends. Happy hour runs until 7 pm here so it's a great option for those who work late. read more

The VIG West Loop - Espresso martini and oysters - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love everything about the west loop vig. The ambiance, the artwork, the menus! Everything is incredible! Our waitress was great! Very attentive! I had a few glasses of wine and I got the girl dinner! I'm obsessed with the girl dinner! Presented very cute! Dirty martini is great! I loved the Caesar salad, one of the better Caesar's I have had tbh. Fries great too! I will continue to come back! read more

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This is a great spot for happy hour and late night. During happy hour (which runs until 7!!), it's a fun environment with lively music and crowds but without sacrificing on service and quality. We had a couple of glasses of wine and appetizers to share. The gnocchi is a tasty dish - I love that this is on the happy hour menu and still a big portion. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The shrimp wonton tacos are a refreshing bite. The sweet potato fries were a tasty shareable as well. I also got the side ceasar salad, which was good. At the end of our meal, I tried the takeout cocktails which was fun (came in a takeout box) and refreshing. I've been here late night when the whole place is standing and with a dj and great music - such fun vibes! read more

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Had an enjoyable dinner earlier this week. My daughter, her boyfriend and I decided to share a couple of appetizers and a bottle of wine. I then enjoyed a Caesar salad, while my daughter & bf split a burger. Our first app was the spicy tuna crisp, then followed by the spread appetizer. Everything was delicious! Super cool decor in The Vig. A little dark & moody, and plenty of retro decor. read more

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Came here with two of my girlfriends before heading to a show at City Winery. We've been to the Old Town location plenty of times before but never to this west loop spot. We got starry eyed at the Girl Dinner option which was $25 for shrimp cocktail, caesar salad, parmesan fries and a dirty martini. I unfortunately don't eat shrimp and was in the mood for an espresso martini, so two of us ordered our own version of girl dinner! We got an espresso martini, a side caesar salad, and a side of parmesan fries. We also got oysters since they were a happy hour special. We loved everything that came! One of our friends got the girl dinner and it was presented SO cute- we were a little jealous not going to lie!! Overall we were super happy with the Vig's new location. Will definitely be back for more girl dinner : ) read more

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Had a great time here during their happy hour. I got the rotating frozen which was a pina colada. It was surprisingly strong and I very much appreciated that after a long day. We ordered the gnocchi off the happy hour menu which was quite mid, don't see myself getting that again. The star of the show was the zucchini fries!!! They were never ending!!! And it was a good thing too bc they were scrumptious. They had the perfect crispy texture and were topped with a mountain of cheese. Did I mention they're zucchini??? It's basically like eating a salad. 10/10 would def come here just for these fries yum read more

The VIG West Loop - Zucchini fries - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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On a bit of a whim, our first meal of 2026 was The Vig in the West Loop. A beautiful, large space on the corner of Carpenter and Fulton, The Vig is an upscale casual restaurant with more than something for everyone. You are greeted very warmly upon entering as you marvel at the ambiance - they were very thoughtful about designing the interior of this space, gorgeous. They have an excellent happy hour menu, where we each ordered a $10 old fashioned and a plate of shrimp tacos. As others have mentioned, the old fashioneds are some of the best in the city, great balanced flavor without ever being too strong or too sweet. Extremely impressed. The shrimp tacos were equally good, crunchy tacos with tender shrimp in a delicious mango salsa. For our mains, we haven't had such a difficult time choosing between options in a while. There are so many great items to choose from, you second guess yourself with what you're not ordering haha. In the end, because we wanted to split the zucchini fries (good, but a little greasy), we each had a sandwich. I loved my chicken pesto sandwich, a great balance of flavors and a juicy chicken breast. I will say, the bottom of the bun became overly soggy almost instantly, I ended up just removing it. But the flavors and cook were there. My wife's crab roll sandwich was also very good, holding together nicely in that delicious, buttered split bun. Perhaps the best thing we had all night was the olive oil cake for dessert, wow. So, so good, with homestyle vanilla ice cream on top and sprinkled with a very cool plum powder that brought the whole thing together. There are a ton of great restaurant desserts in this city (hello, Hogsalt), but this is up there. So, for such great food, why only a 4? Well, the service was...not so great. We were completely ignored by who we thought was the served for our section for the first 10 minutes (she was taking care of the table to our right, and the table that was seated after us to out left, and took their order without even touching our table). Luckily, another server caught this and got our drink orders, while yet another server from the other side of the large dining room ultimately became our server. While this final server was lovely (even comping a mistake from the kitchen), she wasn't able to be as attentive as she wanted to be due to the strange table assignment. We truly appreciated her, but the first 20-30 minutes was definitely a bit strange. The other thing is, as others have mentioned, this spot has a bit of an identity crisis. Are we upscale casual or a sports bar? It's not a huge deal as the prices are extremely fair for the quality and area, but the DJ music and vibe seem to conflict with the aesthetic and food. I'm not necessarily complaining because we enjoyed every bite and loved the price point, just interesting to note. The food is worthy of note, but perhaps not a "special" destination for an anniversary or something. In the end, a five star food and value experience with some room for improvement on the service side. Looking forward to coming back to try some of things we didn't on our first visit! read more

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The atmosphere of this place is fantastic, and the staff were amazing. I enjoyed the food and drink, but would go back just to look at the decor. read more

The VIG West Loop is my all-time favorite late night hang out and bar in Chicago. From the drinks, to the music, and to the other dancers and entertainment, I always have the best time. The bartenders are always nice and have a heavy poor and the whole establishment is always very clean. It's perfect for large or small groups, because the open dance floor is spacious and such a good time. I have never eaten there personally, but always enjoy the cookies at midnight! I've heard great things about the food, especially the brunch, and hope to try it one day soon. If you're ever in Chicago, The VIG should be at the top of your list! read more

The VIG West Loop - Drinks and cookies at midnight! - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

food: the burger was fire, the bun was perfect. fries were decent. the zucchini fries were hard to eat, they are so soon all you're eating is fried crumbs. The cocktail was strong and didn't taste like much outside of alcohol service: our server was very nice and patient with our larger group ambiance: really nice interior, dimmed the lights a bit too low read more

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Went to their happy hr and got girl dinner! Came with a shrimp cocktail (if ur vegetarian they don't sub), Caesar salad, parm fries, and a martini! Great deal. Loved the tray it came on and the martini read more

The VIG West Loop - Girl dinner (without shrimp cocktail) - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Idk how I haven't been here before, but will be back so much more. The "girl dinner" offering for Happy hour is what caught my eye. What a great deal! It was Caesar salad, shrimp cocktail (2 pieces), fries, and a dirty martini for $25. AMAZING. Loved it all. The service was great and it was beautiful outside but we stayed inside they had the full length windows. Gorgeous read more

The VIG West Loop - Girl dinner - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have to say I was pretty unimpressed with the food, especially at that price point. However, they do a wonderful job with their drinks including amazing mocktails/nonalcoholic drinks! I tried the Sweet Nothings and it kind of tasted like a peach ring! I would return for drinks and appetizers but not for dinner. I will say that it gets very loud so it is not a place for an intimate evening and conversation. read more

From the moment we walked in, the hospitality at The Vig stood out. The manager (Jay, I believe!) personally greeted us at the door, offered to take a group photo, and along with the hostess, guided us to our table. That thoughtful touch set the tone for the entire night. The decor, ambiance, and overall vibe are beautifully executed. Even though it was later in the evening and the restaurant wasn't very crowded, the atmosphere still felt lively and welcoming. We were seated in a spacious booth that struck the perfect balance between intimate and open. We decided to order several dishes to share, and every single one was a hit--beautifully presented, delicious, and just as appetizing as they looked. Pair that with the great music, and it made for such an enjoyable experience. One fun detail I have to mention: the bathroom is totally "photo-shoot worthy" (yes, I said it ). All in all, a fantastic visit. Huge kudos to Jay for the warm hospitality and attention to detail. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Chicago! read more

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Sat at the bar for a snack and wine, before heading to dinner. The vibe confuses me. It's a mix of fancy sports bar and sexy lounge. They have great, moody decor, with games playing on the tvs and buckets of beer coming out with fireworks. Music was loud and bumping (not in a bad way). It's a bit of an identity crisis....but as far as some drinks at the bar it served its purpose. Staff was super friendly. They have a full bar and various signature cocktails. I opted for red wine and it was great. Some fries to nibble on were the perfect snack. It's served with an aioli to dip. It was early so there weren't that many ppl there. I'm sure I'll be back. Want to try more stuff on the menu and maybe see how it is for brunch. read more

The Happy Hour at The Vig is perfect. I got Sangria and the burger and fries. This is definitely one the top 5 burger places in Chicago, maybe even top 3. I don't like toppings and the burger taste great without them. My only negative comment would be that the waitress didn't let me know there was a $5 up-charge for the bacon, which kind of defeats the purpose of me ordering it for happy hour. I was thinking ($2-$3) not a huge difference but something to be mindful of. The ambiance is very chill but they are open late especially on the weekend and have a DJ booth so I can only imagine how lively it gets. The Vig will definitely be seeing me again. read more

The VIG West Loop - Happy Hour: Sangria, Burger and Fries (I added bacon). - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awful experience. Came in after Taste of Randolph festival because we like the Old Town location. A member of my group was unable to move out of the way for the bottle service due to overcrowding. He was then shoved to the ground by a security guard who then started waiving his flashlight in his face unprovoked. I firmly believe the security guard would have kept going if I (a woman) had not stepped in front of him. The security guard then sized our group member up for at least one full minute while I urged him walk away and go continue doing his job (flash lighting lol). It was really weird and frightening behavior from a 50 year old+ employee that could land them in a lot of legal trouble. Management only offered two drink tokens after another group member complained. The tokens were then declined by the bartender. Poorly run institution that needs to 1) run better background checks on their security guards / make sure they're not violent 2) put up roping/boundaries by the tables to avoid overcrowding where they do bottle service There are much better bars/restaurants in the area that won't tackle to the ground. I recommend Goodnight John Boy, Bandit, Lone Wolf, Federales. read more

I came here as part of an event on a Thursday night. We had several tables reserved for our party towards the back of the restaurant. It was a bit of a struggle to get there as the restaurant was crowded. We had a table on the side with finger food to dine on such as mini burgers and mini tacos. Everything tasted great. With our drinks however we had to wait a bit as it was slower due to the restaurant being really busy. I would come back to sit down and try other items on their menu. read more

Came here for a night out and really liked it. Good energy, friendly service, and the drinks were solid. Easy place to have a good time with friends. read more

Had reservations for brunch on a Saturday. First of all, the place is so cute! The decor is great! We started with a round of coffees, which were very tasty. I got the brunch burger, which was unique and absolutely fantastic. The "buns" are very crispy hash browns, the sauce on the burger is like a Mac sauce, but better. Has some pickled peppers in it that add so much flavor. Burger itself is great too and the egg added the perfect texture. Other members of the table got the skillet and said they were delicious too. I tried a bit and the potatoes were perfectly cooked and the chorizo was very tasty too. I do wish they had franks or another better hot sauce option, but overall I don't really have any complaints. read more

The VIG West Loop - Brunch burger - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love the vibe and great happy hour specials too. Recommend the wonton tacos, deviled eggs. read more

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Very familiar with the Old town location and enjoy it quite a bit! When I heard they were opening a West Loop location, I was very excited! Came over with a good friend for brunch this past Sunday and it was a good time! They had a DJ in so the music was louder than what Im used to but its all good! I started out with the Naked & (Famously) Cold mezcal cocktail which was fantastic! Took down 2 of them as they were so good! Quite a few goodies on the menu but the Crab Fried Rice caught my eye. Topped with a fried egg and chili glaze really set it off...I highly recommend! My friend had the steak and eggs and loved it! Good vibes going on here and kind of a clubby atmosphere as you will see the girls walking around with sparklers delivering drinks here and there, but its all good! Good service rounds it all out! read more

The VIG West Loop - Naked & (Famously) Cold - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went here for happy hour and it was a good experience! It is a little pricey for happy hour but it's a nice restaurant and we got a lot for what we paid for. First off they have blended drinks and they blend it soo finely, not icy at all and pretty strong. I was a little disappointed in the oysters but they were $2 so you get what you pay for I guess. The shrimp wonton tacos were super flavorful and crispy. The gnocchi was good but not as flavorful as I expected it to be. The star of the show was the fried chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Although it was $16 for both it still was a good deal for the quality of food that you get. The service was fast and you can also pay via barcode at the table, split the bill etc. This is a good place for a fancy happy hour. read more

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2x girl dinners with my 6 year old for happy hour and I get both martinis is a win!! And the waitress brought out the dessert with a sparkler in it. So the hospitality was a 10/10! read more

We did wait awhile to be seated, and the young lady who seated us was not too pleasant. However, Bobbie our server made up for it! She was very attentive, kind, and friendly. Thank you Bobbie! We really had a better night because of YOU! Xoxox read more

Great cocktails and good service - the waiters were all friendly, accommodating and working hard. The environment has nice lighting, decor and some interesting, if not risqué, art on the walls. The appetizers were just okay. We were there with a group and tried Caesar salad, tuna, deviled eggs and zucchini fries. Tuna was the best thing on the menu that evening. It comes crudo on baked rice squares topped with a slice of jalapeño. Entrees choices were steak which was overly salted and served with soggy fries; gnocchi which were tough/heavy with vodka sauce overly salted; and lamb lollipops that were tender and cooked nicely (fortunately not overly salted). I would not go back, not sure if this place will make it unless they can better execute on their entrees. read more

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A fun spot if you're looking for plenty of TVs and a DJ on the weekends. The space is beautiful and there's plenty of large booths for groups of 5 or more. Our party of 3 was sat at a high table top and our server was prompt and helpful. We ordered a mimosa kit which came with a good amount of juices! I ordered an avocado toast with salmon which was a good portion size and tasty! Prices are understandable since it's in West Loop. Would definitely come back again! read more

Came here for brunch on a Sunday with two friends. Enjoyed my meal but my only gripe was it was loud for brunch. Wish the music was turned down just a tad. We had a few basic drinks which were all good (spicy Bloody Mary and Aperol Spritz) and shared spicy tuna crispy rice as an appetizer. Definitely a must try, it was amazing! For our meal my friends and I split the bao buns, chicken and waffle, and zucchini fries. The zucchini fries were delicious and I would definitely order again! Chicken and waffles came with a little side of hot sauce and syrup that completed the entree. Bao buns were fine, probably wouldn't order again as there are other items I'd be interested in trying more. Unfortunately they were out of the cream stuffed French toast sticks brunch item but I will definitely be back for those. Service was friendly and attentive. Thank you VIG! read more

The VIG West Loop - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great first experience at The Vig for Happy Hour. Great classy ambiance & good service. Vodka Gnocchi + grilled chicken was fantastic. Plated perfect. Friends enjoyed their burgers & their fries + aioli are a go to. read more

The VIG West Loop - Burger + fries HH - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Third time here had the same thing. Bone in ribeye sub the fingerlings for fries! Both as good as the other times. Steak is perfectly cooked and seasoned! The fries are hand cut and served with a great aioli! My wife has been getting the Moroccan turkey burger. She loves this burger and substituted the fries for a salad! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the weather and surroundings! The only negative I have is that the music is very loud. We have sat inside before and really couldn't have a conversation. And this is coming from people who wear hearing aids and don't put them in when we go! Outside of that the place is great. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos. Will do better next time! read more

Alexa was the best! Never been here and I will come back for her hospitality. Great location.

Had dinner before the Bears game. Plenty of street parking and happy hour from 4-6pm. The espresso martini and old fashioned were very good. Our waitress was very good with the descriptions of the food. We had the calamari, deviled eggs, and some tuna something I didn't try. All were good according to the party. For dinner I had the fried chicken with pimiento cheese Mac and cheese. Very good plus it is all dark meat which is right up my alley. The place has a few TVs and outside seating. All of the windows were open which was great. Definitely a place to check out. read more

Could be a great place but it's over priced, mediocre food, and under staffed. The staff they do have is horrible. The general manager is incompetent. We were a group of 13 put into two tables that fit a total of twelve. I would have left immediately but my guests wanted to stay. Our waitress was trying to cover too many tables and couldn't keep us in drinks. Our first round was spilled all over me and no accommodation was made. The GM didn't even apologize. The hostess and wait staff all look trashy and seem to hate their jobs. There are too many better places to waste time here. read more

Amazing music, ambience, service food and drinks! I went with my coworkers and enjoyed the experience thoroughly. I definitely will be going back read more

The Vig recently opened in West Loop and it's so fun! We've been to the Old Town location but it's so nice to have another location in west loop near tons of other restaurants and bars. The cocktails are good, there's lots of seating, and the servers are friendly. Perfect spot for a lunch, dinner, or night out when there is a DJ and good music! read more

The VIG West Loop - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois