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    The VIG West Loop

    4.4 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Takeout cocktail
    Clara S.

    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!

    Their spread appetizer. We chose 3 spreads out of about 8-10 possibilities. All were amazing.
    Jenn W.

    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.

    Vibe
    David Y.

    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

    Shrimp Tacos
    Kyle P.

    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!

    Drinks and cookies at midnight!
    Cammi P.

    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!

    Girl dinner
    Rachel M.

    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

    Latoya E.

    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!

    Happy Hour: Sangria, Burger and Fries (I added bacon).
    Alexis H.

    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.

    Brunch burger
    Priya K.

    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.

    Joan N.

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

    Happy hour menu
    AJ L.

    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.

    Naked & (Famously) Cold
    Andre W.

    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!

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

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    The food here is very delicious! I've been a handful of times and the vibes are always high and the service is strong

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    Good food, good service. Got the beef sandwich with the dip. Also the olive oil cake and ice is fire.

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    Prime Bar - Chicago

    4.3
    (24 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Recently went to Prime Bar to celebrate Galentine's Day with my girls. This spot had been on my…read morelist for a while! We decided to dine at the bar so we could take advantage of the everyday happy hour and use our InKind app. The espresso martini was a HIT. Our favorites were the chips and dips, cheeseburger, chicken taco pita, truffle fries, and oysters. The wings were just okay and I did not love the herb aioli. Our bartender server, I believe her name was Delia, sorry if I spelled it wrong, was super nice. She got slammed but still gave great service the whole time. The ambience is gorgeous and the music really set the vibe. Would definitely come back!

    This place is insanely beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. They did an amazing job decorating the…read moreinterior and using the space. Even the area they kept water for easy access was well thought out. I started with a dozen oysters and ended with the wagyu smash burger, as it was a must order. The oysters are $1 during happy hour, which is 4pm - 6pm everyday. The oysters were fresh and the perfect size, not too big or too small. It came with two sauces, lemons, and mini Tabascos. The wagyu smash burger was pretty good and filling. I'm not the biggest fan of burgers but this one is definitely worth trying! My waiter was attentive and chill. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and can't wait to come back!

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