Very cute and cozy place!! They do a few events here as well. The food is rather limited but they…read moredo ironically have funeral potatoes which are very seasoned. I love!!! I love the bartender, very speedy service!!! Mac and cheese (not pictured) comes out in a cute little stainless steel frying pan. They also have happy hour!!!!!

Im so mad I haven't been to this place earlier cause its not far from where I live and it was so…read moregood!! Definitely a hidden gem in Portage Park! Street parking was easy to find which is a plus. Its walk-ins only but my party of 6 were able to get a table no problem on a Friday night. To drink, I started with the Oolong Martinez. It was good but way too strong for me so I just gave it to my husband lol. I opted for the Kiss & Tell instead except I asked for no mezcal. Much lighter and refreshing! I believe they have a downstairs lounge called "Nightshade" which serves their own special menu. My goal is to go downstairs next time! Their food is GAS!!! Everything I ate was a 5/5 for me - especially the party fries and the moon burger. We got the deviled eggs and funeral potatoes for the table and I was blown away (both of these menu items rotate flavors monthly). Also FYI - They have a photobooth!!!! I love photobooths!

A solid option for drinks and food, this spot has huge portions for a reasonable price. The theme…read moreof the restaurant is a bit confusing, somewhat between a cowboy type bar and Italian restaurant, with a wide variety of food options that range from burgers to pizza to standard bar fare to steak to porkchops. Service is fairly quick and friendly, and you have the option between enjoying the outdoor seating, indoor casual italian restaurant feel, or cowboy bar area. Overall food was as expected with the cheese curds being crispy, though not the most amazing cheese. The Tater tots were crisp and standard. The Spicy chicken sandwich was a good size but not too spicy. The sausage pizza had plenty of cheese with a good level of sausage for the price, with a slightly more tasty sauce with basil and parsley to give a little more flavor. Overall, solid option in the area for a meal, which isn't too challenging to park near.

Just opened today. A cowboy theme bar in Jefferson Park with multiple tvs. The barbecue chicken was…read moredelicious. The new singer and guitarist was amazing. The space is intimate but full of friendly staff. Grand opening today and this weekend. Come join the fun and support small business.

Checked out this pretty casual looking bar. District House is one of the few in the immediate area…read moreon Higgins. It may get overlooked by some of the other places in Jefferson Park. Have to say it's not much to look at. The drinks are the main thing. Basic looking bar in a mostly residential area. It's the second home for a lot of regulars who live around here. That makes sense. Not a whole lot else is around. Of course they won't ever have to worry about parking. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey and mixed with whatever. Basic. There's free popcorn. Good prices compared to other bars. It's located on Higgins at Major. The closest transportation center is the Jefferson Park station.

On this night... Who am I kidding... on frequent nights we visited District House, one of our…read morefavorite watering holes. The reason we love this place is because the place is nice and modern with a nice comfy decor, they have an EXCELLENT whiskey and bourbon selection amongst all other spirits, but mostly because of the SERVICE! The staff, from the owner to each of the bartenders, they treat you like a long time friend. The drinks pack a punch and the ambiance is always upbeat. They strive to provide different events weekly and even nightly. They have a back patio for private parties or you can host your event inside. This place is just great, but Uber since parking is street parking and common sense dictates you should. See you there, and let's enjoy a drink!

Great prices, great service, and dog friendly…read more Ginger is a sweet heart, all the staff is great but Ginger is the bee's knees.

Love this place!!!! Popped in here on a whim. Now I'm coming back!!!! Great local pubread more

My daughter lives in Jefferson Park and I visit her a lot from Florida, enjoying all her…read moreneighborhood bars. Jefferson Inn is right up there at the top. Great bartender. Great beers. Dive bar atmosphere. I will definitely come here again the next time we visit.

Great place to get cheap drinks. It's one of the most affordable places in Jefferson Park, which…read moreisn't that fancy of an area to be honest. Jefferson Inn is also conveniently located across from the CTA and Metra station. Has just drinks here, but that's all that's needed of course. The beers come in bottles and cans, so it's a no frills type of place. Cheap drinks is why people come. It has a pretty good selection of cheap beers along with some local craft ones. There's not much on tap. It's about $5 for Jameson. That's about as cheap as you'll find it anywhere in the city it seems. Has basics like a computerized jukebox. There's also a couple TVs. Has no food even though they have a popcorn machine. They often will let you bring in stuff. For sure the drinks are the main thing about it. It's cheaper than almost anywhere else pretty much. The atmosphere may be lacking at times but it's still pretty fun though.

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.

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!

This was my first time going to Gale Street Inn, and my husband and I had a wonderful dinner…read more SERVICE: It was very busy for a Monday night, but even as a spur of the moment choice to go (without reservations), we were promptly seated by the friendly owner, Paulo. Though I do advise calling in reservations (and will myself in the future), as they quite quickly filled their main room and with mainly 6 tops or larger. Our waitress, Denise, provided flawless service - she was incredibly attentive, warm, and her suggestions were spot on. THE SPACE: The layout here is fantastic. In addition to their standard bar seating, they have a spacious lounge area with unique island high-top tables, which stand out as an elegant and structurally smart use of the space. They also have the main room where we sat, a secondary adjacent event room (Club 45) for gatherings, and a dedicated space for when they host live music. They had excellent jazz music playing over the sound system when we were there, which added a soothing setting to the evening. FOOD: We started with calamari and French onion soup. The soup's flavor was absolutely delicious, though I did have to send it back because it was only warm on the inside rather than the hot way I prefer it. Denise handled it beautifully and sent it right back, though surprisingly, it actually returned to me cooler than I had sent it away. I also ordered a side of two Diver Scallops, which were brought out prior to our main courses. While they had a great sear, a perfectly sweet, tender texture, and were delicious, the bottoms were unfortunately quite salty, and they were under the standard size at that price point. Our main courses were absolutely spectacular. Even during a busy dinner rush, my Walleye Filet came out cooked to perfection! It was served with an amazing Calabrian chili-butter, a delicious potato and caramelized onion puree, sautéed spinach, and crispy fried leeks. My husband ordered the full rack of their famous baby back ribs, and they were as legendary and fall-off-the-bone tender as advertised. He also ordered the side of the Potatoes Au Gratin to accompany his ribs, which were a rich and creamy blend of cheddar and Gruyère cheese. We finished the night with the Churro Cake à la mode, which was served warm with caramel and vanilla ice cream. It was the perfect ending. PARKING: Parking was a breeze since they have a convenient adjacent lot right next door. Huge thanks to Denise for making us feel so valued even during a busy rush. With so many great choices on the menu, we will definitely be back and look forward to our next visit!

It's been a few years since we've been to Gale Street and wow, such a great refresh…read more Let's start with the sleeper hit of our meal. The potato skins - crispy, full of flavor and so unique. We loved them and the dipping sauce. I went with the classic ribs. Still amazing and great. Fall off the bone and great taste. My wife had the cioppino which she loved. Service was friendly, fast and excellent. We definitely will not wait so long to come back.

What a great place to pop In for a cocktail or…read moreA bite. Great people Great service Great food and drink If you haven't you must stop In and enjoy

Terrific neighborhood bar in Norwood Park with a rooftop patio open through the summer…read more I came here to catch up with a friend during the week and we took advantage of their $6 margarita special. The bar food is really good and the pricing is just right. We really enjoyed the tots, tenderloin sliders and wings. Theres a TV to watch games on the rooftop too. Service was swift and we enjoyed the casual vibe. Parking is streetside only but I didn't have trouble finding a space.

Stopped it at Windsor Tavern and Grill in Jefferson Park and I was really impressed. It's a great…read moreneighborhood Bar with a relaxed atmosphere and one of the best tavern style pizza's in Chicago. The pizza was excellent, very flavorful, great tasting sauce, and the crust was perfectly made. We also had an order of wings, generous portion, with just the right amount of heat. For an appetizer we went with the artichoke dip served with homemade tortilla chips. You definitely want to try these. They have a solid selection of craft beers, the old-fashioned I ordered was nicely made, and I really enjoyed it. Great service by the friendly staff. Overall, a great experience. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more of the menu and definitely another tavern style Pizza!

Fun dive bar in portage park. Nice neighborhood spot. Pizza is delicious and drinks were good…read more Parking available right out front.

They intentionally served a guy a drink that he was allergic to and didn't have a medical kit with…read moreallergy pills, nor really cared to get some, even though I offered to run home across the street. The guy ran out to get some, leaving his dog there for a long 30 mins, which was bothersome and pretty filthy. When the guy returned, he asked the bar to get me a birthday drink for taking care of his mutt, but was refused behind my back, within earshot and eyesight. I complained on google reviews, but rather than apologizing for the shit I went through on my birthday, they simply said their bartenders were 'verified' and left it at that. They could've made up for it with a sincere apology and a drink, but nope. Just puppydog eyes when he begged for a tip... as he was leaving to Italy the next day. Apparently even asking to make a liberal joke here is not allowed. Ironic. Looks like someone needs a beer, and it ain't just me.

A nice little Brewery in the city of Chicago Printers Row has good beer offering and a unique…read moresetting on a busy street with seating both in the inside and outside this is yet another good and outstanding local Brewery the knows what it's doing it makes the Chicago local beer market one of the best