Bad Dog Tavern
3.4
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
- 4535 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60625
- 773-334-4040
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Bad Dog Tavern's sleek interior may look a little out of place in a neighborhood known for its homey, old-world feel, but the pub's friendly vibe makes it a perfect fit. Its strength is its duality: The back half of the room is a minimalist (but not snooty) dining area; the front half is more for grabbing a drink. A dozen HD plasma TVs help you keep tabs on your team as you fill up on burgers, sandwiches, pizza and heartier entrees. Depending on where you stand, you can appreciate Bad Dog for what makes it different (the granite floors are a nice touch) or for what makes it familiar (the friendly staff and stiff drinks).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sunnyside Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street. Paid Lot: next door.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 78 Montrose; 11 Lincoln.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. May close earlier on weeknights.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of 8 or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Facilities:
- Fireplace
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 80
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Great"
By waterson from Logan Square, August 28, 2009
I just went to Bad Dog for dinner and ended up staying all nght. First, the dinner was fantastic. I had the seven layer salad, the people I was wit...
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"Great find, no matter what season"
By mkchitown from LIncoln Park, January 20, 2009
There really isn't a bad thing I can say about the Bad Dog Tavern. Great upscale bar food, great atmosphere, cozy in the winter with the two gas f...
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"Not doing it for us"
By soul with a lisp from Albany Park, January 18, 2009
OK martini selection and the fake fireplace warmed us up but the food was downright yucky and the waitress was inattentive with an unwarranted snoo...
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