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Three Dots and a Dash
Tiki Bar and Hawaiian Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Travel + Leisure
"Very cool Tiki Bar hidden within an alley!!"(17 Tips)
"STRONG drinks, the Tropical Itch is my favorite."(13 Tips)
"Get the banana daiquiri, it comes with a banana dolphin!"(10 Tips)
"Paul McGee is a master."(5 Tips)
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Zach DietmeierJune 22, 2019It’s a cool hangout for casual occasions, but it’s an AWESOME spot for big parties.
Can be ludicrously busy even on weeknights. Watch out for douchebags who will happily snipe a table right from under your nose
Sarah SiewertSeptember 6, 2013All of the drinks are delish. For a less-sweet option, go with the Saturn.
Start off with a Three Dots and a Dash or a Saturn. End with a banana daiquiri or Paul's riff on the Painkiller, made with Appleton 12-year aged Jamaican rum.
Timothy StateJanuary 4, 2014Three dots and a dash is Morse code for 'V,' for 'victory,' celebrating the end of WWII and the return of Allied Forces in Tiki style.
Réjane TMarch 4, 2014Nice presentation, strong drinks, and mildly overrated. Good for a drink before starting the night at best, preferably BEFORE the crowd shuffles in.
Frankie BuckleJune 18, 2014This place is a gem! Only thing I will say is they need more vegetarian food - luau chips and spring rolls are not very substantial compared with the options for meaties.
Devan EganMay 20, 2018Late night bite to eat. Boss went all in on the Pu Pu Platter and a few tropical beers🌺
Ms. BucksMay 13, 2015The atmosphere was nice, the food was okay, & the drinks were downright poor. Drink b4 you arrive; have good convo, frosty beverages & appetizers here.
Mary Kay HardcastleDecember 2, 2013A Lonely Island in the Middle of a Foggy Sea: one of ten must try coffee cocktails by Zagat's
Amy MeekMarch 26, 2014Crowded, even on a Tuesday night. Service was friendly though and I liked my cocktail (the Saturn).
Starting in September, they are releasing limited edition Tiki mugs monthly... And they are fabulous.
Vanessa WentzloffJuly 21, 2015Coolest place I've been to in Chicago yet... Tiki bar in a back alley? Hell yes!
AubreAugust 8, 2014Really fun ambiance but the rum-based drinks are too sweet for me to have more than one.
Stellaa DuhartJune 19, 2015Drinks are amazingly elaborated. It's fun to watch the bartender prepare them.
Taylor LubeckeSeptember 1, 2014Fun fruity drinks, get the Saturn or the pirate ship filled with booze if there's a group
Gary HallowellAugust 21, 2015Exotic drink menu... Good drink but I can't remember what it was called! 😕
You can order anything off the menu and get a fantastic cocktail.
Ben JoemanJune 24, 2014A little expensive but tons of fun. Would have been even better of foursquare didn't turn into swarm!
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014Devotees of Trader Vic’s have a chic new tiki temple in River North.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
A modern take on a classic tiki bar serving inspired cocktails
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(312) 610-4220
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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