Hugo's Frog Bar
4.0
- Neighborhood: Rush & Division
- 1024 N. Rush St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-640-0999
So why is it called the Frog Bar? "My grandfather, whose nickname was Frog, was a general in the British Army, Bruce "Frog" Hay." says Hugo's dapper owner, Hugo Ralli, who also runs Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse next door. "So we figured, they've got The Monkey Bar in New York, we'll outdo them." When Hugo's first opened, patrons came in asking for the restaurant's namesake item. At the time, frog legs weren't on the menu. Now they are featured as both an appetizer and an entree.
The menu changes daily and features day boat seafood and shellfish. The crab cakes, seared tuna steak and Maine lobster are mainstays, with, of course, the frog legs. The same prime steaks featured at Gibsons are also available here, including the W.R. Chicago cut (bone-in ribeye) and the porterhouse. Sides include sauteed spinach and a double baked potato. The desserts are gigantic, so plan on sharing.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Rush and Bellevue.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Valet, and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA Bus: 36 Broadway, 70 Division.
Red Line Train: Division Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Dining Room: 11 a.m.-midnight daily
Late-night menu offered in the bar until 1 a.m.
Seasonal outdoor cafe: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
- Cuisine:
- Seafood and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended. Reservations not accepted for the outdoor cafe.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Piano
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Fish house.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Pianist in the bar nightly after 5 p.m.
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 220
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Crab cakes, tuna, frog legs, steaks.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 60
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 264
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"Hugo's Exceeded my expectations"
Shy from Loop - September 6, 2008
I took my friend to Hugo's for her birthday on Wednesday 9/3/08. I didn't catch our servers name but he was awesome! Our drinks were never empty. H...
Report This Comment"1 of the 2 best seafood restaurants in chicago "
ed m from gold coast - August 8, 2008
i cant believe all the bad reviews some lunatics have given this place. i had dinner there with 2 firends last nite8-7-08,wasnt very hungry , yet i...
Report This Comment"Just average food, and poor service"
Jbeckman from Midway - August 5, 2008
My sister and I went to Hugos' and sat outside, which was awesome (I recommend it if weather permits). The tables outside are very small and close ...
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