The Bristol
3.9
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2152 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-862-5555
A trio of restaurant vets (including chef Chris Pandel, who clocked kitchen time at Tru and New York's Cafe Boulud and most recently served as corporate chef for Cenitare Restaurants) is behind this seasonally inspired Bucktown spot. Look for a Midwestern menu with Mediterranean roots, featuring snacks such as duck fat fries with house-made ketchup and garlic aioli and entrees such as steamed mussels, kumquat and guanciale with Blue Moon. Ever-changing chalkboard specials—including a fifth quarter/charcuterie section with rotating options like smoked pork trotter terrine and grilled sweetbreads—are also on offer. The cocktail list skews seasonal and the wine lineup is peppered with biodynamic and organic picks; the beer list is outstanding.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Shakespeare and Damen Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet evenings only.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Damen-50
The Basics
- Hours:
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Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 5:30-11 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 5:30 p.m.-midnight Thursday; 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday; Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Upstairs: a light menu (bar snacks, cheese, charcuterie) is served from 6-11 p.m. on Friday-Saturday nights
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and American Regional
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Full menu served late-night on the weekends.
- Price Range:
- Entrees: $15-$18
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted. Weekend waits can exceed one hour. Upstairs bar offers seating and a robust bar snacks menu while you wait.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. One of Chicago's best beer lists.
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Second floor may be reserved for private events (for 50).
- Internet Access:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. A small outdoor area is geared toward pre-dinner cocktails.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 50. Additional bar seating upstairs (full menu not available upstairs).
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"Dark but Delicious"
By zolly from Ukrainian Village, March 28, 2009
The food and the service were superior and the prices are very reasonable. My ONLY complaint is that the banquette tables are very dark...we notic...
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"HOORAY...our neighborhood spot!"
By damendweller from bucktown, March 27, 2009
Bristol has exceeded expectations as our neighborhood "go to" spot. The food is fantastic, both dinner (have to start with Monkey Bread) and brunc...
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"Great!"
By Beth from Lakeview, March 19, 2009
Best eggs bennedict ever. Went for on a Sunday at noon, so it was packed and super noisy. Food and service were great!
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