The Fifty/50: User Reviews

Love it
By turboLT from Loop, July 12, 2009

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The burgers here are better than the best known dedicated burger joints in Chicago. I can order a 40 of St. Ides and get it in a paper bag. They show UFC whenever its on outdoors. Somehow, really hot chicks still end up coming here. I think i've found heaven.

Interesting concept but still disappointing
By newbiefoodie from Pilsen, June 21, 2009

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I understand the 'top-level' sports bar theme with flat screens and such but food ended up being pretentious bar food and service took way tooooo long. Perhaps better training is needed. Goat cheese was very dry, pita slices tough, and salmon overcooked. They also need better restrooms and less desperate marketing.

Excellent Food
By lily from logan square, March 30, 2009

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The prices could be considered expensive, but not overpriced. It's a bar food menu but everything is delicious and high quality. Best mac of my life, but to the person who said it is an expensive "side" at $8, I'm guessing they've never ordered it because it is by no means a side. It's a meal in itself and I would challenge even a heavy eater to finish it without feeling over-full.

The fries are delicious and the burgers are cream of the crop! Goat cheese pita? YUM! and the lesser known dessert menu is not something to overlook. Cookie bowl is a ridiculous indulgence of huge, warm, moist cookie with vanilla icecream topped with some of the best chocolate sauce I've ever tasted.

Go for the food or order out... the crowd is kind of lame.

Brunch - pretty good
By jjula from palmer square, November 30, 2008

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We went here on Sunday morning at 9:30 am. No one was in the place (that's the great thing about being an early riser for brunch in the city). Although the place was SUPER SUPER loud from all of the TVs going, the food was pretty decent. I had the breakfast lasagna - It was excellent. My boyfriend had biscuits and gravy - make sure you like cumin; they were chokked full of it (which i love). Also, the service was great - the biz and gravy was hard and cold, she made him fresh new ones at no charge - Awesome! And, i got a pint of juice for $2. I'll be coming back.

Holy Grade Inflation Batman!
By SandyD from Wicker Park, November 21, 2008

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Um...how is it that a mediocre sports bar/restaurant has the most reviews of anyplace you'll see on Metromix? In typical Chicago fashion, Ladies and Gents, I think we have some ballot box stuffing going on here. We live close by and have eaten at this place twice, and while the food is passable it is ridiculously expensive ($8 for mac & cheese side dish? Please). We ejoyed the tapas at former restaurant Bravo in that space more. I do wish them luck, as nothing seems to be able to hang in that space for very long, but wonder about the excessive fawning that occurs in these reviews!

Awesome wings
By lola from wrigellyville, November 17, 2008

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Best wings i have had in a long time...service prompt and friendly. Tons of TV excellent place to watch sporting events. Worth stopping in.

Overpriced lame brunch
By cp from bucktown, November 17, 2008

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I wanted to like it-but the brunch was beyond overpriced-$12 for eggs at a sports bar?? And then they aren't even that good, total rip off.

Good times!
By Lemurnutz from West Loop, November 14, 2008

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Awesome bar with a good vibe. There are tons of TVs for sporting events and a friendly staff. Music was bumpin, drinks are great, and the food is really good. I can't wait to check out their brunch soon, the menu looked solid, especially the french toast sliders!

Good Bar
By Gnome123 from WickerPark, September 17, 2008

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Three levels. We had a good time. Bar food was way above avg. And service is quite good. Right down the street from me is good, too.

Can't get much better
By Mike from Bucktown, July 28, 2008

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Saturday night I came in to celebrate my birthday with about 8 friends. We were greeted right away and the drinks started to flow. The drinks are strong here too by the way which is always a plus and they had good specials in 24 ounce cups. Our server Nicki was really great, I don't think there was ever an empty drink on the table. She was hilarious and cracked jokes for most of the night with our crowd and took care of us even though it was clear she was slammed with other tables. We had some munchies too, the Nachos with steak hit the spot. This is a great new addition to the neighborhood and I plan on coming back.