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South Branch Tavern & Grille

American Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$

The Loop, Chicago

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South Branch Tavern & Grille

7.5^/10

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Ranked #8 for American restaurants in The Loop
Has a stamp of approval from Crain's Chicago Business and Serious Eats
"Awesome way to start off happy hour at this popular loop bar"(7 Tips)
"A very tasty burger 🍔 and a nice beer selection!"(5 Tips)
"Decent beer selection and tasty cheese curds"(4 Tips)
"The Bang Bang shrimps is a must order, was creamy and yummy ....."(2 Tips)

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fish
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good for dates
potatoes
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river
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Molly EMarch 4, 2015
Great spot for happy hour or a work lunch. Good food and drinks. Would not go here on weekends given loop location though.
Linda FelterAugust 15, 2014
On a nice day your best bet to get a table outside for happy hour is to go early (4pm) or go late (6:30pm).
JasonApril 4, 2014
This is great spot, be sure dress to impress. I heard from my local business acquaintance the patio is the place to be in the spring & summer time.
Autumn ChoiMarch 28, 2018
Good place for work lunches. Salads & cheese curds are good. And good/seasonal beer selection
Mike WilkinsJuly 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Pros: Good food, great beer selection, nice outdoor space. Cons: Always a zoo. Seems like you need a "reservation" for just about any table during happy hour. Service is BRUTAL.
Serious EatsFebruary 3, 2014
Most of the menu is a miss, except for the incredibly solid club sandwich.
Tom HApril 16, 2014
Weekly Seafood specials! Snapper, Salmon, shrimp... always amazing!
Shannon CurrieFebruary 28, 2014
Ask for Katie Hogberg she's the best server...great attitude and very attentive to our table.
Cherai LewisJuly 2, 2013
The entree salads are yummy! They also substituted meats so I appreciated the flexibility.
Stephanie BustillosAugust 23, 2011
In the mist of busking downtown Chicago a chic and affordable restaurant and bar attracting the usual professionals and explorers alike.
SpringRewardsNovember 21, 2013
Great place to relax & grab some drinks/food after work. An escape from the hustle & bustle of the Loop. Sign up for their new rewards program & get $5 back! https://www.springrewards.com/places/28973
KateDecember 28, 2011
Buffalo chicken rolls are the best I've had ! Awesome way to start off happy hour at this popular loop bar
Jason KennedyMay 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Fish tacos, buffalo chicken wrap and the new Tar Heel BBQ sandwich are top notch
Brad SaxonAugust 7, 2014
Come here with coworkers for drinks. Good beer menu. Standard Loop drink prices. Food menu is decent, but on the higher priced side.
Bharath KSeptember 6, 2014
The Bang Bang shrimps is a must order, was creamy and yummy .....
Christelle FannyFebruary 3, 2017
I love the bang bang shrimps with sweet potatoes fries
David JefferyMay 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
It's all about their fried cheese curds! Must try!
Jacqueline McFaddenJanuary 1, 2013
I would luv to try:Herb Crusted Salmon Sautéed spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted tomato coulis sauce
James BroccoliAugust 8, 2017
Good salads with healthy portions. A little pricy.
Katja K. OšljakNovember 14, 2019
A very tasty burger 🍔 and a nice beer selection!
Mark BrouchAugust 7, 2014
Great outdoor happy hour spot if you can get a seat.
Katie BucknerSeptember 11, 2013
The spicy tuna wrap is amazing. AND THEY HAVE TATER TOTS.
Cosette EliasonFebruary 20, 2018
There’s nothing special here. I always trust Foursquare to give me good recommendations, but this is the first time in 3 years it’s disappointed. The food was dry & flavorless, & the drinks were weak.
ISC ChicagoJanuary 12, 2019
Good for after-work or pre-theater
Réjane TAugust 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Nola salad is to die for! Love the citrus vinaigrette dressing.
Liz RattraySeptember 29, 2015
Ate outside, great for lunch by the river!
Matt www.Travelyaps.comJune 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Hot turkey sandwich with taters it's for lunch is awesome!
Jeff BeckApril 4, 2016
Decent beer selection and tasty cheese curds
Mariana FilizolaJune 14, 2011
Wonderfull!!! Shrimps are the best that i ate in my abole life! I really loved!!!
markSeptember 30, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Cookie griddle is one of the best in the city.
@nicoleyearyNovember 24, 2011
as my first time, & it was cold out? The warm potato soup is great!
Jason ZhuoDecember 20, 2012
this is my favourte food and I order always
Monti BrayAugust 14, 2014
Enjoy happy hour outside and scope out all the eligible bachelors.
ChazammJune 27, 2014
Been here 25+ times
If you like Sausage Fests this is a must stop
Crain's Chicago BusinessOctober 25, 2012
The menu looks tempting, but the kitchen too often plays it safe and middle-of-the-road. Read more
Jonathan TaiberSeptember 26, 2012
Good weather, request patio seating. Great night tonight.
Beth DynkowskiJuly 2, 2013
The cheese curds are delish!
Réjane TJune 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I feel like 75% of Chicago's über attractive population hangs out here, esp once the weather improves...
Levi ShultzJanuary 15, 2013
A tavern and a grill
Rebekah GrahamJanuary 15, 2013
great cocktails!
Vince CarrOctober 22, 2014
First time here!
Lauren WisniewskiSeptember 1, 2011
The Waldorf Wrap is to die for!
Jennifer ComarzanMarch 26, 2013
Great patio & happy hour on the river
Jamie EssenmacherJuly 12, 2016
Good service, good food!
AznmontyAugust 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Make a reservation or you will have to sit on the patio.
Levi ShultzJanuary 11, 2013
South Branch Tavern
Jessica KimNovember 4, 2013
Just joined their new Rewards Program and am getting $5 back! Sweet!!
Shannon JeropkeAugust 15, 2013
$10 purchase $30 or more
Sandy RoeschAugust 28, 2013
Love the outdoor Patio!
Ryan HannaApril 18, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Try the buffalo chicken egg rolls, they are great

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