Witt's: User Reviews
Witt's
2913 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago773-528-7032
what is everyone talking about?
By jimmyyankee from lakeview, September 19, 2008
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Either the previous reviews of this place were all written by friends of the owners or peoples standards have gone way down. I tried this place last week after checking out spots around my new apartment. I wouldn't have written a review at all except I remembered how everyone raved about the place and I didn't want anyone else to be mislead.
First off where are all the friendly employees everyone was talking about. My server seemed to think I was a nuisance for being there. She didnt specifically tell us we were annoying but she certainly didn't act as though she wanted us there. Anytime we asked for a refill or an extra side of dressing we got at best a mumble before she left and returned (no kldding) five minutes later. The place is not that big. Especially when you consider we watched her stand at the corner and stare up at the TV while we waited.
Second the food is mediocre at best. Granted we did not try the more exotic fare but if you can't do a burger and a salad correctly you probably shouldn't be even attempting the more exotic fare. The burger was ordered medium and came out charred and the funny part was the cheese wasn't even fully melted. The salad was ten bucks and was all lettuce.
I will give you that this is a cool looking place. I stepped out back to check out the beer garden everyone talked about and it seemed like a nice reclusive spot to spend a summer day. I like the booths against the wall that were both comfortable and intimate.
That is about all the good I can muster to say about the place. Everyone seemed genuinely disinterested or as I said even annoyed that we were there. The food and drink were over priced for the product. There weren't that many other people in the place to draw attention away from providing us with service. A side note is that some of the people at the bar helped to make this a less than enjoyable experience also. One guy was sitting at the bar clearly drunk and alternately yelling at the bartender and the woman sitting next to him.
All I can say is since I just moved into the neighborhood I will most likely be in Witts several more times. My friends live across the street and go there out of convienience at least once a month. If I have a different experince the next few times I will certainly retract my comments and side with some of these other reviews but until then please tell me what everyone is talking about. Save your money. If you want a nice meal go to a nice restaurant. If you want a neighborhood pub try somewhere else. If you want a cookie cutter experience masked as "Cheers" witts is your bar.
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OMG...I love this place!
By 312Dave from River North, June 3, 2008
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I ate here over the weekend and sat in the incredible outdoor patio and the food was awesome! They have TVs out there and we watched the Cubs game without the hassle of Wrigleyville. My favorite was my server Becca who made us feel really welcome. We will definitely make this a regular hangout for the summer!
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Knock Knock..
By jorgos7 from lakeview, March 30, 2008
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Who is there you ask? A wonderful staff and a bar full of fun that is who. Luckily for me I live within walking distance of this fine establishment but for those of you who do not, I encourage you to check it out. Aside from the high qualiity food and drinks, the service is unmatched. In this day of poor service and long lines, Witts serves as a refreshing oasis in this neighborhood.
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Great in the Summer!
By Amanda1979 from Lakeview, January 21, 2008
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I love this place when its warm out. They have a great patio!
In the winter it can get a little crowded especially with small bathrooms.
The staff is really nice and they have good specials too.
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A fun bar
By Drew from Lincoln Park, January 15, 2008
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Witt's is a great neighborhood bar. It's got lots of charm, decent food (mostly fried), good beer selection, and great, attentive staff. The back room is a perfect place for a private party. It's set up with lots of tables and some TV's so you can stay current in your ESPN intake. Overall, it's a good bar that's well worth the visit. I'm happy to give Witt's a favorable review.
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Nickel and Diming the Customer
By BOwens1984 from Lincoln Park, December 26, 2007
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I ate at Witt's tonight and ordered the Witt's sampler which included Chicken Fingers. I guess Chicken Fingers does not include a dipping sauce like any other restaurant as the bill included a 25 cent charge for Honey Mustard. Was that really necessary. Also I was the sober driver of the evening and was drinking Coke. I was charged $2.50 for the first soda and $2.50 for every refill. $10 total for 4 sodas from the bag in the box? What a rip off, I used to work in a restaurant and I know how much it costs, was the charge for the refill really necessary? My group was 5 people and the tab was $118 so its not like we weren't ordering anything.
Overall, I would never return to Witts as they feel the need to nickel and dime the customer and charge for every little thing. The server also failed to mention the charge for each drink refill and the charge for the dipping sauce with the chicken fingers. I have never been so disgusted to get a bill in my life.
Witts is a place that no one should visit as their greed is horrid.
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Where everybody knows your name
By dogatlarge from Lakeview, November 15, 2007
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I recently discovered Witts and it had become my favorite neighborhood bar. After only a few visits most of the staff knew my name and welcomed me when I walked in. I read the reviews about the food being overpriced....if you want a college bar with 5 cent wings and loud dj music then this is not the place for you. Witts is the kind of place where you can enjoy a good drink, eat some REAL food, watch a game, listen to music from the juke box and be able to hear the person on the other side of the table without them screaming. The atmostphere is great, the drinks are good, and the staff appears to love to get to know their customers and make sure they have an excellent time.
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Are you serious?
By Adrianne from Lincoln Park/Lakeview, November 10, 2007
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The menu sounded phenomenal, but the specials were VERY disappointing! I wish the waitress would have warned us that the burgers were the only thing worth having! We had the pot pie and macaroni and cheese and I have never paid so much for such tiny, tiny portions. A $9 dollar pot pie should be more than a cups worth of food and the mac and cheese was built up to sound SO GOOD but the $6 cup that literally had 25 macaroni's in it would have been better out of a box. I love food, I never write reviews like this but I was compelled to write because it was so supremely disappointing! Perhaps the burgers are better but I don't want to waste any more money trying. I won't go back and I certaintly would not reccommend the place to anyone I know. It's a shame because I literally live down the block. Be reasonable with your prices! That was ridiculous and I feel cheated.
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I went on a Saturday...
By Josh from Chicago, il, August 12, 2007
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I went on a Saturday night and had a great time. We arrived at 8:30 and found seats in the beer garden in no time. The service was good and the chicken quesadilla's were great. I would definitely go back.
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I went on a Saturday...
By Josh from Chicago, il, August 12, 2007
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I went on a Saturday night and had a great time. We arrived at 8:30 and found seats in the beer garden in no time. The service was good and the chicken quesadilla's were great. I would definitely go back.
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