Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
- Neighborhood: River North
- 1 W. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-755-9339
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This sprawling River North brewpub, part of the national Rock Bottom chain, features house-brewed beers from award-winning brewmaster Pete Crowley, plenty of flat-screen TVs and a traditional pub menu of classics such as chicken pot pie, burgers, steaks and appetizers such as firecracker shrimp and soft pretzels. When the weather warms, head up to the rooftop beer garden to sip on a brew with your crew.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand Avenue and State Street
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Paid Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Broadway-36; Grand-65; Red Line "L" stop: Grand
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday. Bar open until 2 a.m. daily. Rooftop open seasonally, 11:30 a.m.-midnight daily.
- Cuisine:
- American Traditional and Classic, Burgers, and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Dessert. Late night menu: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday; midnight-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. House-brewed beers.
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Growlers of beer available for purchase.
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Late Night
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Large rooftop beer garden.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Main dining room seats 115; bar seats 160
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Rate Rock Bottom Restaura...
"Perfect for happy hour"
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, February 16, 2009
This place is fine for cheap beer and happy hour snacks. I'm not saying this was ever a James Beard nominee or anything, but for what it is-- chea...
Report This Review"Anywhere but here"
By deacon from old town, July 31, 2008
Live nearby and this place is a tourist trap with horrible food and mediocre micro beers. service is deplorable, especially on the roof patio, whi...
Report This Review"Great Service Great Food!"
By kja from visitor, July 17, 2008
I highly recommend the Rock Bottom for food. We didn't drink any beer so I cannot comment on that. We were seated quickly and the wait staff was p...
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