Chicago Joe's
- 2256 W. Irving Park Rd.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-478-7000
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Stuffed with memorabilia of old Chicago, Chicago Joe's is so thematic you'd think you were in some slick chain-owned restaurant. But you're not, you're in Chuck Kowalski's joint--a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-chow-down restaurant with a roadhouse feel. The menu trumpets everything from fish to ribs with historic references such as 'Mrs. O'Leary's Firehouse Chili' and Capone-style pasta. Tables come with a roll of paper towel, attesting to the fact of the large and sometimes messy portions. Oysters and clams on the raw bar menu are discounted from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The most atmospheric of rooms, the front room, is strung up with old sports paraphernalia, and an old streetcar fare box is installed on the bar. 'It's like a museum,' says the owner. Booths in the front along the windows are coveted seating.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Irving Park and Western.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street. 50 spots for customers in free lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #80, #49
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Burgers
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme
- Food:
- Full menu.
- Specialties:
- Ribs, raw bar, sandwiches, daily entree specials.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- 125 seats.
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"Never Served!"
By evans_dynasty8247 from Chatham/Avalon Park, August 8, 2009
We wanted to sit outside and we saw a server, so we asked her if we could sit any place that we wanted so we sat outside near the front. She was g...
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"Worst Service EVER!!!"
By Kev78 from Lincoln Square, January 9, 2009
Went to Chicago Joe's with a friend expecting to have a good time. The place itself seemed ok, although I definitely wasnt expecting an old blue-h...
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"Tasty Strings, Meh Service"
By EPeevie from Norwood Park, October 22, 2008
Mini burgers with swiss and avocado were cooked perfectly to medium, and were very tasty. Onion strings like these are probably going to be on the...
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Calendar of Events
Chicago Joe's
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RIOT Comedy
12/03/2009 - 9:30 PM -
RIOT Comedy
12/10/2009 - 9:30 PM -
RIOT Comedy
12/17/2009 - 9:30 PM
Deals & Specials
- 30 cent jumbo wings, $5 spaghetti and meatballs, $13.95 steak fillet (5 p.m.), $3.50 import bottles
- $3.25 domestic drafts, $5 half-pound cheeseburger with fries (5 p.m.)
- $3.25 domestic bottles, 50 cent jumbo oysters, $7 meatloaf with mashed potatoes (5 p.m.)
- $3.50 domestic drafts, $4 well cocktails, $8 half-slab of ribs with fries and coleslaw (5 p.m.)
- $6 martinis, $15.95 seafood platter (5 p.m.)
- $6 martinis, $15 Corona buckets, $12.95 pecan chicken, 99 cent oysters (5 p.m.)
- $13.95 brunch buffet (10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), $12.95 roasted pork dinner (after 3 p.m.), half-price appetizers at bar (5-10 p.m.)
