The Spot: User Reviews

So much Fun!!
By KNaumy from Woodridge, June 11, 2008

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I was at the Spot in February and had a blast!! Our bartender John was hilarious and he made AWESOME drinks! The jukebox had great music, and plenty of it. I would absolutely go back again. I thought the Spot was an adorable place with tons of things to offer. Definitely check this one out!!

I Saw You at the Spot is Stupendous!
By Midnight Writer from Lincoln Square, April 15, 2008

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Good bar food and some swankier items abound on the menu; the staff is young and hip; the location, albeit iffy, has ample street parking and doormen to make sure your smoke break isn't too sketchy; but the main course is definitely Bruised Orange Theater Company's I Saw You show. They perform personal ads from the Reader as a sort of group stand-up showcase - all the while staying more or less true to the text of the ads. Some are outrageous, but nothing offensive (unless you're so very faint at heart), and the performers are almost flalwless in their easy-going, inductive improvisations. My lady friend and I thoroughly enjoyed both performances we've seen (the first was on a Friday, but the show has since moved to Monday nights). Go for the kalamari, stay for the show and the drink specials. Highly recommeded. . .

Wowfactor
By FoodyNut from uptown, March 24, 2008

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When in doubt, check it out. My friends and I were looking for something different for the night. Well we found it! The Spot has a great menu. We filled ourselves with the Best Calamari which it was. Then moved to a shared salad with everything on it. Dinner was Prime Rib cooked to perfection. Our Waiter recommeded a great bottle of wine and it was the perfect touch to our dinner. We moved upstairs for a show called Tran. It was amazingly funny and entertaining. After the show to the other bar for some fast cocktails and great music. All in all... it was like bar hopping in ONE bar. The staff
from the doormen to the valet were all attentive, nice and fun. We are coming back soon.
Keep up the good work.

Very disappointing
By HM from gold coast, March 16, 2008

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This must - with no doubt - be one of the worst venues I have been to in Chicago. The food was bad, so bad we returned it.....they still charged us full price and no one bothered when we told them the food was not edible....the drinks were overpriced....

What a SPOT!
By rcnelso1 from Lincoln Park, March 11, 2008

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I came in on the other Monday night, not knowing what to think. What a surprise! Amazing! I ordered the steak and it was cut to order and perfectly cooked. Ron the Chef knows what he is doing! I am coming back with friends! The wait staff was very friendly.

What a fun place
By JB from Edgewater, March 3, 2008

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This place is a blast! I cant speak for the food, as I've only been here for drinks a few times, but its always a fun time. The staff is amazing!

Unbelievable New Year!!!!
By marathon man from wrigley, January 4, 2008

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What a party!! I've been to the Spot once before, and although I had a good time while I was there, nothing would have prepared me for the Party that ensued on New Years Eve. I received an email from them, which I guess some of the previous reviewers didnt care for, but wow am I glad they did. We went because the deal was so great only $60, unlike the rest of the citywhich was primarily over $80-$100 anywhere we looked, (so I dont know if thats overpriced but...) IT WAS A MASQUERADE BALL!!! Everyone was dressed amazing, I have never been so well treated by a staff at any bar I've ever been too (I'm Serious), the food was crazy good, and my New Year was a success! and I know this sounds weird, but based on that night alone I will become a SPot regular. It was just a wonderful time, and I don't mind telling everyone. Go there! You will not be dissapointed.

Not worth it
By BeerMan from Lincoln Park, January 3, 2008

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Went to the Spot with some friends over the weekend. Food was okay nothing special, drinks were highly priced for Uptown. $5 bucks for a beer in Uptown. I pay that in Lincoln Park, which is fine would expect to pay a lot less in Uptown. Also, drove us all crazy when they wanted us to fill out a card with our info on it. Filled it out okay but not with the correct info, we don't want them to bother us. Really it deserves 0 stars!

Not the "Spot" for me
By Maryanne from Buena Park, December 27, 2007

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My husband and I just moved to the neighborhood. We wanted to check out the bars in the neighborhood. We went to three bars, after reading the reviews on Metromix. 2 of the 3 spots were bad. One happens to be the Spot. 1st when we walked in we were asked to fill out a postcard which we refused, we know that they only want our information so they can email us. The staff was nothing special, bars were set up strange...like they aren't sure what kind of place they want it to be. Stick to one theme managers/owners. Prices of drinks were high. We wouldn't have minded paying the prices if the service was worth it. Sorry spot you're not the "Spot" for us we found another great bar with wonderful service and felt welcome. We won't be back.