One of the best Jamaican inspired places I have ate in, since moving to Chicago. The venue itself is a good size with three rooms all together. One room houses the bar as well as some high tables for dining, second room has a stage as well as dining seating and third room is closed for now until business picks up (which I'm sure is soon). Once they get their music license they will have late night reggae performance, now back to the food . The menu selection is not the biggest, but of great quality (oh so I think!!!!). If you're going with a huge group or want to get your money's worth definitely get the spinach deep appetizer its delish and pretty big. If you want something heavenly go with the coconut shrimp. When it comes to main dishes I recommend the jerk salmon. It was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. My boyfriend had the tilapia and that was pretty delishes as well, but in my opinion the salmon takes first place hands down. They also have some more traditional Jamaican cuisine such as the jerk chicken. All in All when you're in the mood to Jerk, the Wild Hare is the spot for you. read more

Went here a few weekends ago after Uberstein got too crowded & my friends got too drunk. While one friend was pulling on one arm to go to another wrigleyville bar, the other was pulling on my other arm pulling me towards Wild Hare Ltd. Much to my surprise everyone agreed upon Wild Hare. I was a bit turned off by the cover charge (you know being a girl & all, I kind of forget that people, mainly men, have to do this quite frequently), but when a kind soul offered to pay I thought-what the hell & went in. Little did we know what we were in for... First of all, I walked in with 4 friends & quickly realized we stuck out like sore thumbs. We were a)the only white kids there, b) had no idea what band was playing, and c) had no idea how to dance to Reggae. This wasn't anything a few Miller Light's couldn't fix. By the end of the night I was directly in front of the stage dancing like no one was watching. I didn't care how much of an idiot I looked like-I was having a good time! The music was great & seemed to go on forever. It was something I'll never forget. I doubt I'll be back though just because it wasn't somewhere I felt comfortable or welcomed whatsoever. Also, when my friend Beth asked for a cup of water the bartender said no. Umm, hello-that's awful. I then proceeded with "can she get a cup of ice then?" & the bartender was just not having it. Ah well, good for a random adventure in my lovely Windy City! read more

Rasta Pasta is addictive... (vegetarian) Each night is different, but it's nice to have live reggae when it happens. Thursdays and Sundays, typically(call to be sure). -2 rooms, bar/restaurant area and band/bar area. -Cover charge on certain nights read more

What a great time! This place looks deceivingly small from the outside but go in -- it's huge! Fortunately, the staff gives a great deal of attention to its guests. Truthfully, our waiter (with the beautiful dreds) made the experience a lot of fun. We started with the "house special rum cocktail." I'm still not completely sure what was in it but we went through at least two each. It's a shame I can't add photos to my review because they say it all. EVERYTHING we ordered (and they were 5 of us) was beautifully presented from the appetizers to the deserts. I strongly recommend the jerk chicken -- large portions and perfectly seasoned. It came with a pyramid of seasoned rice and a green vegetable (not sure what it was but it was every bit as good as the chicken). Another favorite was the coconut encrusted tilapie. To finish off the perfect meal, we ordered the plantain/mango split and the sweet potato bread pudding -- both were delictable! If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Take a chance, you won't regret it. Can't wait to go back. read more

Best reggae club in Chicago. Large dance floor, so you can actually move to the music you came for. Fun diverse crowd that is into reggae, unlike most of the fratty DB scene in Wrigley. Live bands are a great time! read more

They almost got 5 stars but they overbooked their private room on my 30th birthday and there was no food order as requested. I sent my deposit and everything back in March, talked to Bill up until 7/08 - I was totally upset! However, they did supply a small section in the bar area of the business, sent over champagne and refund my money back! I couldn't ask for a better way to rectify the mishap - it was good to know business owners care about their patrons. Tip: If you are having a provate party call the place and speak with that person, do not go through the email address because the owners don't communicate......as I experienced first hand. Location is easy to get to, there is a 5.00 parking garage across the street which I thought was awesome. The drinks were strong and although no live band (yet) the DJ was awesome. My friends and I had a ball - take the lemons and make some lemonade.....it was great! read more

There really aren't that many clubs that have excellent live reggae 7 nights a week, so I give the WILD HARE a full 5 stars. We went on a random weekend night and decided to check out the band after several drinks at Goose Island. Crucial Decision! The reggae was top notch. Definitely feeling the fellowship in that place... the vibes were Irie, the red stripe was flowing, and I might have even thrown back a few incredible hulks. All I'm saying is that the whole place was grooving hard. I smelled some funny smoke in the bathroom, and being a couple of the only white folks in the joint, we got some comments like "Damn, you dance pretty good for a white boy"... which really was awesome... ha! Go to the Wild Hare... but be careful, it will yield smiling, grooving, and a definite Irie state of mind. read more

My friends and I came here on a Friday night for a birthday celebration. $10 cover, but check Groupon before you go, they might have a deal available. The rum punch from the front bar is better than the rum punch from the back bar. The place does get packed so arrive early. There was also a live band. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Parking is available, but you may have to drive around a bit. read more

Local, live reggae music, dudes in gold chains and white t-shirts, rum-drenched drinks, low lights and some booty shaking!! I mean....what's not to like. I was on full tourist mode and some friends wanted to find live music they could dance too. Thank you Yelp, cause, we found Wild Hare. We had had just enough liquid courage to be the first on the 99% empty dance floor (mandatory, slightly older dudes at the side tables staring, constituted the other 1%) but within an hour, the late night crowd arrived, and it was on a pop'n. Not perfectly polished, but, we got to hear two local artists give us their all. Braids swinging in the spot-light, people seemed happy as long as that hitch-rift from the band kept tempo. Non-pretentious, genuine and filled with winding hips, this is a great Friday late night spot to watch and listen.....or better yet....dance! read more

Sunday night review. Very limited late night menu after 10pm. $12 mixed drinks, nice live band. Server was not attentive, took our order and checked on us 40 minutes later. From where we sat it was not very crowded. We walked out after we were told our order would be another 5 minutes even though the table next to us arrived/ordered after us and already received what appeared to be their entire order. I did receive my drink, the Jamaican Millionaire. Although it was a mixed drink it tasted much like tap water. read more

The Wild Hare - Late night menu, can't tell you how the food tasted. We walked after a 40 minute wait and the waitress acted as if she could care less. - Music Venues Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has really good food and good drinks with a nice atmosphere. Stay a while for the party to get started next door. Depending on the night, there is a live band or a dj playing great reggae music. Be prepared to dance the night away!!! read more

Absolutely love this place! The ambiance the food and the music gets an A+ from me. The Jerk wings and the rum cheesecake is phenomenal! It gets a bit crowded on the weekends so be prepared to stand but if your a dancer and you love live reggae music you won't mind. Sunday nights are nice if you want to chill. sit and listen to music while enjoying a bite and drinks. read more

I went here last night and was not happy at all. The staff was super rude to me and my boyfriend when we got there acted as if we were dumb or something when we told them about the groupon that we had bought that same night. When I went to the window to talk to the waitress and the cook I seen a whole pan of chicken just sitting out in the back had to be well over 50 pieces. Then I ended up ordering jerk wings and they were not that good at all. I ended up leaving the place and that had been the only thing that I ate that night and I was sick all night including vomiting and diarrhea. At first I'm thinking maybe I'm just sick but a hour or two later my boyfriend was also very sick and we have been sick leading all the way up to the next morning. Literally all night. read more

Great venue to check out reggae music. About a 15 minute drive from Downtown area via Uber, this Caribbean bar charges a $5 admission fee. Apart from the music, my favorite part was that they served food late! Not to mention the food is tasty! We ordered the Jerk Chicken Wings and French Fries. The wings were soft and flavorful, but only enough to feed two. Surprisingly the fries were really REALLY good and a large enough serving to share with my party of 5! Took a while for our order to come out, but it appeared that lots of people were ordering. And I'm assuming there was only one cook considering it was 1AM. I did also appreciate the fact that they had a TV showing the current act, makes it easier for you to not miss anything if you are eating on the other side! Can't wait to return! read more

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Food was amazing! We ordered the wings(falls right off the bone but still crispy) and ordered the jerk chicken wrap. The wrap was no ordinary wrap definitely worth trying! We will be back to try the jerk chicken dinner platter to share. We went on a Friday night around 8pm and had no problem getting a table. The only reason this place gets bad reviews is because the service isn't the fastest BUT that won't stop me from coming back and grubbing!!! read more

Yelp, yelp... I'm back. I've been on a reviewing hiatus, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been getting out! I checked out the Wild Hare last night with a few friends who are definitely old school when it comes to their reggae. Two very good bands played and there was definitely plenty of room to get your wind and grind on (my ankles still kill from all the dancing). I didn't drink last night so I can't tell you about their prices or what not, but The music was great, and i had a lovely time. There are a few unsavory types that I got hit on by, so be careful of that, ladies, but I guess that's kind of anywhere you go, no? My only viable complaints are no coat check (which is ridiculous for Chicago winters...lucky me it was beautiful out yesterday and I just wore a wrap) and there is little seating for when you need to take a break from doing the butterfly.... If you have a little rasta in you from time to time, mos def, check, check it out. Irie, Irie. read more

We came in early (7pm) on a Wednesday night for a drink before dinner at Cheng Du Impression across the street so the bar was empty but the bartender was sweet and the drinks were strong. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back for the food but I am somewhat intrigued by the possibility of Jamaican cuisine closer than Uncle Joe's in HP. read more

The Wild Hare - The $7 punch - fruity and strong enough for a pre-dinner drink - Music Venues Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just want to snap on all the stuck up snobs who don't know a great joint if they picked it out themselves. The wildhare is ubber hot. It's fun, it's casual and you can wear whatever you friggin want to. Wear heels, that's cool, but if you really want to dance and never sit down, I wouldn't recommend those. I wore flats the first time I went, the second time, i wore heels and went to the car after 30mins to change into my flats. So, the music was hot. There weren't too many sketchy guys, but then again, I was with the boo so no one, really, bothered me. Ultimately, this place is hot, and I will be back, EVERY SUNDAY IF I CAN. Meet me there. read more

Went last night.. was R&B ole' skool night, which I ADORE!! I always have a good time at this spot, the drinks are nice and the bartender (she) was hellza cool. Tip her well and she will make you some bomb concoctions. I especially like the club because they play reggae music, the space, drink specials, and the sound system. The live reggae bands usually tear down the house honey! And the cover won't make you cry. The crowd was friendly and fun-loving. Parking is of course difficult cuz its near Wrigley field, but who cares. Let's face it there will always be some creepy guy that stares at you... hell sometimes I get that look in the grocery store. Foooh-get about it... life is short get your groove on and make some new friends. The owner is very gracious. But, don't mess around.. security will have you hemmed up (yeah I said hemmed). Where's the coat check, please?... I'm staying. read more

This a great place for jerk chicken! It recently re-opened (I think they were in a different neighborhood before) and so they are still working on some things. However, the food is great. I would recommend the pizza and any of the chicken! Prices are reasonable too. I know at some point they plan to have concerts but they are still working on getting the license for it. A nice, casual and laid back place to hang out. Check it out! read more

I expect to add an extra star on my next visit. My constant lament with this place used to be the smoke! Oh the smoke! No, not that kind either! :-) The State of IL banned cigarette smoke which make my problems with Wild Hare disappear. I honestly don't mind the cover charge. I am usually there because the band playing is one I want to see. I agree that the drinks are a tad over-priced but this is a function of the 'hood I would speculate. Yes I am letting Wild Hare get away with it. These are the only reasons you would go to Wild Hare. You love reggae, you want to dance and when thirsty and shocked by the sticker price there's water. -yes? Okay it is mostly because everytime I've been here, I have made it my business to meet the band members. Talked to Buju, Ziggy Marley (nice bloke), Beres Hammond.... enough name dropping though. read more

Some of the best Jamaican food I have ever tasted! Truth! Reggie Club with a live Band, 2 bars and restaurant. The clientele on the weekends can be a bit rough and rowdy, but who cares. Fun spot! read more

After a long wait The Wild Hare is back! Fans, old friends, neighbors, everyone needs to check out this Chicago staples new home! Don't miss the delicious food on their new Caribbean menu -- amazing! read more

The Wild Hare - Music Venues Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been twice, I'll definitely go back. I know for sure there's a cover but I'm not sure how much because I've never had to pay my way. The place is not that big so the only issue I have is wearing heels and always getting bumped into. However, with that being said, the place is always lit with great music lots of people to mingle and chill with. I think this is a safe place for someone to go by themselves and not worry about being a loner because eventually someone is going to want to dance with you. The food is okay, gotta get the jerk chicken wings of course! read more

Have been here on a tipsy night or two DRINKS: Drinks are average strength. PERFORMANCES: They are lived, featuring authentic Caribbean bands, and are viewable from more than one place in the bar, due to TV screens placed in strategic areas. ATMOSPHERE: Everyone wants to have avoid time, and people sometimes dance, but it seems to be mostly easy listening, in terms of activity read more

Live music on a Friday night. 6 dollar charge. Good atmosphere. Three bars. Big place. I'll definitely be coming here again and try their Jamaican food since I just had drinks and had an amazing time. read more

The Wild Hare - Music Venues Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great music venue. Staff is nice, cool bar. The jerk wings are pretty good. Mixed drinks nothing to mention so go for the beer. A cold red stripe is all you need. The regular bands they have are great. read more

Let me start off by saying that upon walking into the wild hare I was a bit underwhelmed. The entire feel of the place is dated and the lackluster sound coming from what they call a sound system is simply insulting. I ordered the "most popular" drink which i was told was the famous wild hare rum punch and to my dismay I received my drink with some black object floating in it. Now it's hard for me to discern what this piece of black nastiness was however I am quite sure that it shouldn't have been there. The server was very prompt in returning the drink and offered me another although I politely declined. The wild hare may be a fan favorite of the locals though for my first experience here one time is definitely enough. read more

Get a new bartender or send the bartender Melissa or maya back to bartending school I paid $14 for a sex on the beach to drinking a water down drink than had the nerve to catch a attitude wen I told her the drink was water down‍the place & music was great big ups to the front bartender & the other bartender in the back with the Jamaican top on read more

My family hosted a private event here of roughly 100 people. Bill, Ted, everyone is simply outstanding! I honestly can't say enough about how kind,everyone is and how flexible and willing to work with us the team was, they are just all around good people. Most of our guests were from out of town and it was their first time to Chicago, to the area, and to jerk food. The food was delicious, the music and everything was perfect. When my party left everyone was all smiles and happy they came. If you are considering the Wild Hare, stop considering and go for it. You will be more than happy you did. Thanks again. read more

I decided to have my birthday party here. Having a birthday party during this time was a bad idea. The manager was rude to all of my guests. The waitress was okay. The manager was rude and very mean to my guest. I will never go back to this restaurant again. It's not a good place to host a party. It's a place where you can go chill but not for a party. read more

I went there last night with my Girlfriend, after our not-so-good experience with Uberstein. As soon as we entered we were greeted by a lady in dreadlocks telling us to "Have fun, Brother!". There was no live band at the moment and the place was almost empty. Staff is very friendly and atmosphere relaxing. Obviously, there is Reggae music playing in the background. During our time spent there we've spotted only 1 group of douche bags in cub's outfits, but they left after 2 minutes. The place got more crowded before we left, so I assume that someone was going to be playing. I will definitely come back to see live Reggae! read more

Jerk chicken was good. Felt like the chicken versus the wings had varying sauces/ rubs however they were both very good. It was more of a sweet jerk flavor whereas a lot of other places go with a spicy jerk flavor. That said, there's still a little kick though I wouldn't call it 'heat.' Prices were a bit high but at least they can say that their food was good. Better than some of the other options I've found in Lakeview. read more

This is the place to go for reggae in Chicago. The crowd is diverse and dance-happy, especially after a few Red Stripes. The bands are well-schooled and, at the same time, innovative. There is a cover on the weekends, but I believe there's a student discount with an ID. Seating is limited to stools that are taken away as the first band starts, leaving room for dancing, so wear comfortable shoes. read more

Walked in yesterday for a quick bite. Started with a Red Stripe ($5) not bad at all. For an appetizer we had the jerk chicken wings and they are super delicious!!!! My bf 's new favorite! I could probably eat 2 or 3 orders of wings by myself and I'd be happy!! We also ordered the wrap with veggies instead of the jerk chicken and a house side salad. After finishing the jerk chicken wings we thought we made a mistake but the veggie wrap did not disappoint!!!! Still very delicious! The house side salad said it came with mango vinaigrette but it didn't taste like mango. I guess that was a good thing because it was still very good! Service was good and the atmosphere had us wishing we were on vacation! We'll be back for sure! read more

The Wild Hare - Red stripe to start! - Music Venues Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a fun place. Food is off the chain. Only complaint is that it really got hot as hell. The band for the night was great. However, late in starting. read more

Amazing service and amazing band. I went on a Tuesday night and really enjoyed myself. The food was extremely good, just wish they had more vegetarian or vegan options.I think I found my new reggae spot read more

We literally have only been here once, but I'll never forget how amazing their jerk wings were!!! If you're looking for another good spot to order wings, The Wild Hare will surely satisfy. read more

Although the place was nice and deserted on a Tuesday, that's the norm and it's totally style. Nothing like having a bar to yourself with your babe, and a few food drink. My husband ordered jerk wings and said they were delicious! Band was playing great music and the vibes were super relaxing. Drinks were mellow not too weak and not too strong, and I love the feeling of the vibe. The employees get a long well. It's our first time in Chi-town and we're Only here for the night, glad to spend it amongst cool people on a drizzly Chicago night. read more

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Loved being there hearing great live music in college and into the mid 90's. It is leaving and taking a piece of my reggae band loving heart along. Good luck, peace and blessings to the owner for having a place where a reggae lover could lisen dance and have joy. read more