Joe's Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz Emporium - Streeterville - Chicago, IL 60611-3428 | Metromix Chicago

Joe's Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz Emporium



Neighborhood: Streeterville
Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611-3428
312-595-5299
Set smack dab in the middle of Navy Pier, Joe's specializes in traditional jazz. Though it draws lots of tourists, locals also grab seats in the restaurant or on the patio (the stage revolves) to hear boogie, be-bop, blues and ragtime. The menu features Southern barbecue, but also features seafood, steaks and "Kansas City brownies" -- slow-roasted beef patties.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Grand and Lake Shore.
Parking:
Paid Lot
Public Transportation:
Water taxi service available in summer via Shoreline Sightseeing (serving Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium and Sears Tower); call 312-222-9328. CTA Bus: #29-State, #56-Milwaukee, #65-Grand, #66-Chicago.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. Entrance and restrooms.

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday;
Cuisine:
Barbecue
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. For Sunday brunch and parties of six or more. Available for private parties, groups of 20-500; call for details.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Except for certain announced special events -- major jazz acts booked during non-summer months.
Music Style:
Blues, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes
Features:
Kids Menu, On-site Merchandise, and Scenic View. T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, shotglasses, CDs dumsticks, barbecue sauce and spice rub.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Up to 135
Seating :
For about 250

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"Hit and Miss We ate outside..."

rose from Mt. Prospect, IL - June 17, 2007

Hit and Miss We ate outside for dinner on a really lovely day. Was really nice. I gave it 3 stars because my entree was wonderful. If my hubby was...

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"I am from Louisiana and..."

M. King from Oak Park, IL - January 15, 2007

I am from Louisiana and have been trying to find a good cajun restaurant in Chicago for a year and a half. A friend of mine from Louisiana recommen...

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"This place sucks. We took..."

Barb from Chicago, Il - August 21, 2005

This place sucks. We took our 10 lb dog here one Sunday afternoon knowing that dogs are allowed at the outdoor areas of Navy Pier. We were seated w...

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