Illinois Bar & Grill
3.0
- Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
- 1421 W. Taylor St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-666-6666
The bottom of the Illinois Bar & Grill menu warns: "This is NOT a fast-food restaurant. All food is cooked fresh when you order." The results of this kitchen-fresh fanaticism are evident on every greasy chin in the place. Apart from its kitchen, the Illinois Bar & Grill is, in every way, a familiar neighborhood tavern. It attracts sports fans and college students who swoop in (usually on Thursday and Friday nights) from nearby UIC. If seven-buck pitchers of domestic beer sound good, the Illinois Bar & Grill will scratch the itch. It's an attractive place on the inside, with plenty of wood, exposed brick walls, a beautiful tin ceiling and spacious tables.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Taylor and Loomis.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority buses (37-Sedgwick/Ogden, 9-Ashland) and elevated train (Blue Line-Polk).
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 8 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and Burgers
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Parties of ten or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Full bar with 6 tap and 20 bottled beers.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub, College, Neighborhood, and Sports
- Music Style:
- Alternative, Blues, and Rock
- Audience:
- Families
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Darts
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street.
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Food:
- Full menu of burgers, sandwiches and appetizers.
- Features:
- Free Admission, Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Until last call. No catering. No dancing. T-shirts. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Arcade
- Specialties:
- Famous Illinois burger, chicken breast sandwich, homemade chili, Maxwell Street Polish sausage.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Two tables, weather permitting.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- 150 bar, booth and table seats.
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"LOVE LOVE LOVE This Place!!!"
M Dizzle from Loop - May 14, 2008
One of the best chill and eat restuarants on Taylor Street. Food was amazing, great drink specials and the service was friendly and efficient. De...
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"Don't bother"
rocstar from taylor - March 27, 2008
I live in the area and decided to meet a friend for some drinks and some food. The service was terrible. No one greeted us and the menu wasn't th...
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"NOT an Illinois Bar"
DrDorian from University Village - February 16, 2008
Went there to watch an Illinois basketball game; Family Guy was on. Nobody was in the place at all. Service was terrible (servers looked like they ...
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