O'Brien's Restaurant & Bar
2.8
from - Neighborhood: Old Town
- 1528 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-787-3131
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This charming Old Town eatery features a spacious garden complete with a bar. A large lounge with a mahogany bar and an adjacent dining area occupy the inside of O'Brien's. The menu features appetizers like Oyster Rockefeller, grilled calamari, crab cakes and scallops. Entrees include beef tenderloin, maple-crusted pork chop, fish and chips and an always-popular half-pound angus burger.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wells Street and North Avenue
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 37-Ogden/Sedgwick, 72-North. Brown Line Train: Sedgwick.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; bar open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Requested on weekends.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- Irish and Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Private party room available
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Kids Menu and On-site Merchandise
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Visa, and Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Beer garden seats 150.
- Seating :
- 100
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"Horrible place for vegetarians!!!"
By meatsnotreat from andersonville, August 16, 2009
Not only is this a bad place to eat at but especially for vegetarians! I went there today and order something off their brunch menu without meatin...
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"What a waste "
By salvo_carla1209 from Near North Side, July 2, 2009
With all the other great places in Chicago, why would anyone eat at O'Briens? I live in the neighborhood and every time I walk by there is a crowd...
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"I had a great time"
By Joe from old town, November 14, 2008
The hamburgers were excellent and the service was superb. I do not know what those other people were talking about. This place has a great enviro...
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