Sidebar Grille: User Reviews

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By eviscerater from GC, February 8, 2009

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A little on the pricey side for mediocre (at best) food, drinks, and service. "The folks behind Brownstone Tavern & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill and Gaslight Bar & Grille have expanded their empire with Sidebar" -- the folks are the Domino's Pizza of bars - consistant but nothing anyone would ever brag about.

Good spot
By andrewthak from wrigleyville, January 11, 2008

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Nice place, veggie burger was very good, although the highly recommended kettle chips turned out to be very run of the mill potato chips. Good service and friendly. A bit pricey for lunch ($10-12 for a sandwich and fries) but not too bad for that area and the quality.

Good food... the cookie skillet...
By Jill from Chicago, IL, May 15, 2007

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Good food... the cookie skillet dessert was awesome! But share it- it's huge! I wasn't a fan of the service - I don't like when the server drops of the check with the food. Also, our entrees showed up about 2 minutes after our appetizer. Need to work this out!

Been here many times due...
By Johnna from Chicago, IL, March 7, 2007

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Been here many times due to its convenience factor. Food is great but a bit pricey. Pricey too are the cocktails, and the pour could be better. Way too many yuppies later in the week, and the music is WAY too loud. If a major sports event is on, that is played at full volume too, which is SO not necessary.

Been here many times due...
By Johnna from Chicago, IL, March 7, 2007

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Been here many times due to its convenience factor. Food is great but a bit pricey. Pricey too are the cocktails, and the pour could be better. Way too many yuppies later in the week, and the music is WAY too loud. If a major sports event is on, that is played at full volume too, which is SO not necessary.

WOW. Worth the wait...
By Mark from chicago, October 26, 2006

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WOW. Worth the wait for lunch. Food was fast. Service was great. I am usually not interested in sitting in the bar but it was great. I will be back.

I love the Cobb Salad....
By Jay from Chicago, IL, August 3, 2006

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I love the Cobb Salad. It is a bit expensive but I will still pay the price. My group was very impressed with the service. The curly haired server was very informative and attentive. Music was a bit loud.

We had the mushroom pita...
By Rich C. from Chicago, IL, August 2, 2006

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We had the mushroom pita sandwich and southwestern salad, which were both very good. Service was efficient, but our server had the personality of an ice cube. We were seated in a bizarre side room with a TV and it was hard to hear even across our small table. 26 bucks for a sandwich, salad and 2 drinks is too steep, even by Loop standards.

Great food! Service was...
By John from chicago, il, July 27, 2006

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Great food! Service was the best I have ever had. I will be back.

I am hooked. Once...
By Vincent I. from Chicago, IL, July 23, 2006

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I am hooked. Once a week almost since they opened. I think I have brought nearly every one of my friends to Sidebar so far and have eaten nearly everything on the menu. The staff is very welcoming and almost overly attentive- the crowd...wow the crowd. I don't know if the non-smoking thing helps this but the female component if something rivaled by no other venue downtown (south of Rush/State that is). A welcome change from the greek diner that was in this space before! Nice work Sidebar, and good luck!