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Tavern on Rush

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Neighborhood: Rush & Division

1031 N. Rush St.

Chicago, IL 60611

312-664-9600

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Review: Tavern on Rush

This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning blue-jeaned weekenders drink and dine next to the most expensive after-work suits. The lounge is downstairs, where a long bar, couches and easy chairs offer the chance to sit and enjoy a heady cocktail. The TVs throughout the bar are usually on just for local sports games, and the sound is kept off for conversation's sake. The restaurant upstairs has a race-track theme. There's enough cherrywood and leather to make folks feel like they're in the clubhouse at Churchill Downs. On the weekends, like many establishments in the area, Tavern on Rush gets jammed. Fortunately, it attracts an easy-going crowd of celebrants.

Getting There

Cross Streets:: Rush and Bellevue.

Parking:: Paid Lot and Valet

Public Transportation:: CTA Bus: 36 Broadway, 22 Clark, 70 Division. Red Line Train: Division Stop.

Wheelchair Access:: Yes

The Basics

Hours:: Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., daily
Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: 3 p.m-12 a.m., daily
Bar: 11 a.m.-2 a.m., daily.

Cuisine:: Seafood, Steaks, and American Traditional and Classic

Meals Served:: Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch

Price Range:: $$$$ ($26-$30)

Reservations:: Accepted. Highly recommended.

Dress Code:: None, but no sleeveless shirts for men.

Alcohol:: BYOB and Full Bar. Full bar, bottle beer, wine list, signature cocktails. Wine only, corkage fee $15

Smoking:: No

Bar Style:: Brewpub and Lounge

Audience:: Families

Features

Carryout:: Yes. Full menu.

Live Music:: No

Features:: Catering, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Until 12 a.m. On and off-premises, call for details. No dancing. Standing humidor sells more than 100 cigars.

Facilities:: Private Party and Banquet Facilities. None

Worth Noting:: Recommended

Specialties:: U.S.D.A prime aged steaks.

Payment Methods:: American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa

Outdoor Seating:: Yes. 80 table seats.

Delivery:: No

Seating :: For 150 in upstairs dining room; room for 200, standing and seated, in downstairs lounge.

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"In Need of a Service Make-over"

Veg Out from Gold Coast - June 30, 2008

Nice location for Gold Coast people watching. However, I received terrible service during a recent visit. My meal was improperly prepared and thoug...

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"Love the Bar- Hate the Restaurant"

Doctor-Brook from Riv. North - April 29, 2008

A great place to get a drink, but then eat somewhere-anywhere, else. The staff is a rude and unhappy bunch, particularly the mal nurished hostesse...

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"Went last week and had..."

David from Chicago, IL - July 16, 2007

Went last week and had a great dinner. The steaks are the best in the city and the people watching is the best.

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