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Big Jones

Southern Food Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

Andersonville, Chicago

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Big Jones

8.3^/10

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Ranked #5 for fried chicken in Chicago
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"Andouille Bloody Marys, Beignet and Fried Green Tomatoes Heaven!"(18 Tips)
"Try the Eggs New Orleans"(6 Tips)
"Chef Paul Fehribach was nominated for Best chef"(3 Tips)
"... staples such as gumbo, shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New..."(9 Tips)

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Ed LevineMarch 24, 2014
Can't go wrong here, no matter what you order, but I recommend making reservations.
EJ EllisOctober 8, 2014
I loved this place ask to eat outside, if it's nice weather.
Chad BellDecember 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The excellent family-style dinner (nightly from 5-9) has to be one of the best deals in town. Only $25/person!
PeytonAugust 23, 2014
Corn cakes. Best brunch dish I may have ever had in all my days.
laura honeycuttNovember 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If you see the hominy and farm egg scramble on the menu, do not pass go. GET IT. Heaven on a plate.
Christine AllenJuly 18, 2010
Walked by here on the way to another brunch spot, decided to give it a try. Well worth it. Great food and service. Beignets, sweet potato biscuits... miga and bucket pancakes.
Jeff BeckDecember 23, 2015
The fried chicken is awesome, but brunch is the best time to go
Time Out ChicagoMarch 20, 2013
Trust us, you don’t want even a morsel of the Pimiento cheeseburger to go anywhere but in your mouth. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more
Robert RoweJune 5, 2010
...experience friendly staff and a delicious brunch menu. Taste the Sally Lunn French Toast! Chef & co-owner Paul Fehribach' s Coastal Southern Cooking is amazing... Read more
Chicago magazineApril 11, 2012
In Paul Fehribach’s hands, gumbo ya-ya and a hearty Slagel Farm sweet-tea-brined pork chop become standouts rather than standards. Read more
Shannon JeropkeFebruary 17, 2017
Chef Paul Fehribach was nominated for Best chef: Great Lakes 2017 James Beard Award.
Sabina KajtezovicMay 16, 2015
Shrimp and grits, biscuits, fried plantains. Butter is in everything.
MightybytesJuly 23, 2012
Located below Mightybytes' HQ, Big Jones serves up Coastal Southern American Cuisine focusing on fresh, locally grown and sustainable ingredients. Read more
laura honeycuttJanuary 6, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The antebellum rice waffle, with potted duck, pecans and sage, is to die for
Kat HallAugust 27, 2010
Been here 10+ times
If you do nothing else, order the red velvet cake. It is phenomenal. Big thanks to Big Jones for one of the best birthday dinners I have ever had!
Daniel GoffJune 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing restaurant. Not your average southern place.
TaiMay 20, 2018
Great food and atmosphere.
Colin LeeOctober 4, 2020
Good fried chicken; open windows for good seating
Trent Z.April 23, 2022
The fried chicken is absolutely amazing!
maite aMay 1, 2016
Everything is good
Chico LansiriApril 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you love brown liquor - join the Bourbon Society. Try all 46 whiskeys!
laura honeycuttNovember 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
You won't be disappointed with the corn griddle cakes. Amazingly good!
Katherine MeyerJuly 13, 2013
I found their collard greens to be very bitter - would recommend you avoid those. The corn bread is delicious though.
Richie DiesterheftApril 17, 2010
Great Creole food. Brunch is amazing. No need to purchase an appetizer. You're given complimentary powdered sugar beignets that are FAB-U-LOUS!
Brittany NicoleAugust 30, 2014
Great brunch. Beignets served with every meal
Lenny GalloDecember 30, 2024
Decent southern cuisine.
Joe E.March 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
No longer on the menu, ask them to make you an "Elk's Own." Not-overly-sweet cocktail starts dinner off right and is a Big Jones classic.
Merly payneOctober 11, 2009
Been here 10+ times
memorable dinner moments: heavenly pork belly & johnny cake appetizer; super-gingery 'dark and stormy' rum drink. entire menu was 'light southern' - for example, fried okra had a lightly battered touc
Ricky SherrillApril 10, 2015
Bring your appetite. Plenty of good choices.
Kristy FramkeNovember 6, 2014
Catfish, comfort food, cocktails, beignets
ISC ChicagoApril 1, 2016
Been here 5+ times
One of the best places for fried chicken
Antonio BurrowesJune 1, 2017
Shrimp 🍤 and grits!!!! I'm a New Orlean and this place reminded me of home #whodat
AdrienneJune 6, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Ginger sweet tea. Fish n grits. Eggs New Orleans. Complimentary beignets. This place is a gem among gems on Clark.
David DemareeMay 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Pimiento cheese burger is great.
Michelle GodfreyAugust 16, 2014
Good food! Four Square recommended it to me!
Jeff NOctober 20, 2018
Awesome brunch and fried chicken
Steve CarsonApril 14, 2013
Lamb is amazing.. Highly recommended!
Tasting TableJuly 26, 2012
Visit Andersonville’s Big Jones to find out what chicken and dumplings tasted like in the 1920s: Read more
Chris HallAugust 27, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The gnocchi appetizer was SOOO good. I would totally have a meal-sized portion of it if they had that on the menu!
Robert Tolar HainingAugust 30, 2019
Legit, thoughtful southern food in Chicago.
Karen WeaverJuly 11, 2010
Brunch menu is fabulous! I agree no need to order appetizers because the beignets are delish... Enjoy a mimosa as well
adrianna jangApril 28, 2012
creole eggs & ham benedict. good! the griddle cakes look good
Chris ShackletonAugust 8, 2014
Everything is fantastic here.
AimeeMay 13, 2016
The food was ok. I ordered the benedict (on a biscuit instead of a popover) and was the only person happy with my food.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
Marianne Sundquist, chef of Mess Hall & Co., eats here on her nights off. She loves the Shrimp & grits. Read more
Daniel NJanuary 20, 2013
Great brunch. Have the gumbo.
Laura WheelerFebruary 16, 2016
Have to get the fried chicken!
Penelope VarnavaMay 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great and Great (as if great dood and great staff). Very, very highly recommend!
Doug LytleJuly 4, 2012
Chicken and Waffles are a must..
Benjamin ChouApril 18, 2019
Fried chicken, oyster po boy

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