Risqué Cafe
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3419 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-525-7711
(74 ratings)
Christopher Peckat, the man behind The Ashland, Purgatory Pizza and the shuttered Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar, opened this American smokehouse in the former Improv Kitchen address in Wrigleyville. Chow down on tender, smoked meats such as pulled pork, chicken and brisket, or baby back ribs, turkey legs and duck wings. Side items such as creamed spinach, baked beans, mac and cheese, and jalapeno-cheddar corn bread round out a hearty meal. The robust beer menu highlights around 200 American craft beers--Peckat hopes to bring the lineup closer to 300.
So what’s so risqué about the place? For one, the arty B-movies (like Russ Meyer’s "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!") from Peckat's personal collection that are screened on 42-inch plasmas when the Cubs aren’t in action. And the walls are graced by 6-foot paintings of modern (read: tattoed) pin-up girl photos. Belly up to the bar for your 'cue, or park it at one of the stainless steel-clad high-top tables.
So what’s so risqué about the place? For one, the arty B-movies (like Russ Meyer’s "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!") from Peckat's personal collection that are screened on 42-inch plasmas when the Cubs aren’t in action. And the walls are graced by 6-foot paintings of modern (read: tattoed) pin-up girl photos. Belly up to the bar for your 'cue, or park it at one of the stainless steel-clad high-top tables.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Roscoe and Clark
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: #22-Clark; Red Line: Belmont, Addison.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. Food served until one hour before close.
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Weekend Brunch. Barbecue brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar and Beer
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Classic Rock
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout
- Specialties:
- Meats smoked with a blend of woods, including hickory and oak from recycled bourbon barrels.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Capacity:
- 100
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No. Slated for early February
- Seating :
- For 62
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"Good Food, Good Service, & Awesome Beer Selection "
adio8787 from Wrigleyville - April 24, 2008
My buddies and I were bar hopping the other night after work and we noticed the huge pin-up girls on the wall at this place. We stopped in and were...
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"not your typical wrigleyvilllebar"
KatieS from lakeview - April 21, 2008
this is a cool new place to go to before or after a cubs game. some friends and i happened to stop in the other day for lunch. the bartenders were...
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"Great experience in every way!"
city21 from Old Town - April 20, 2008
We had a fantastic time at Risque Cafe! We live in the neighborhood and gave it a try. We are definitely not beer connoisseurs by any means, so t...
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