Big Jones

Name: Big Jones
Address: 5347 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60640
Telephone: (773) 275-5725
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (45)

$31 to $50

American

5347 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Big Jones combines gracious service with creative, progressive Southern cooking sourced from over 40 local farms as well as artisan producers in the South. Our beverage program is one of Chicago's finest, with alcohol-free tipples as well as an extensive selection of hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, and farmer-producer wines from the world's great growing regions. Come celebrate life with us!

Big Jones opened in 2008, and is one of the most acclaimed restaurants not just in Chicago, but also nationally, receiving accolades from publications such as Food & Wine, Garden & Gun, Eater, Bon Appetit, Midwest Living, Southern Living, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, and Chicago Magazine. Not only will you taste the difference, we aim to truly stand out with service that sends you on your way nourished not just in body, but in soul.

Parties of seven or more, please call us directly at (773) 275-5725.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:15 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 275-5725
Website
http://www.bigjoneschicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Fehribach

Location
5347 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
Neighborhood
Andersonville
Cross street
Balmoral
Parking details
We don't have valet or private parking. We recommend street parking on Clark St. or side streets. Please do not park in the Calo lot across the street, or behind Big Jones. <br /><br />There is ample bike parking in Andersonville.
Public transit
Clark bus, Damen bus (on Ashland), Berwyn 'L' stop on Red Line
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 45 people are saying

Big Jones reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Jones offers a delightful Southern culinary experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive service." Highlights include "delicious fried chicken," "best shrimp and grits ever," and the "perfect 10" crab cakes. The skilfully prepared cornbread and brunch dishes add to its charm. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant remains a "gem" with a welcoming atmosphere.

2,065 Reviews

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David VIP
Chicago / Illinois108 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We got outstanding service. The food was very good. Perhaps the best fried chicken in the city. The corn bread, fresh from the oven, was outstanding. The strawberry shortcake dessert was the best I've had north of Commander's Palace in New Orleans. My only complaints are that it was really loud inside and a tad pricey.
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Teresa
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to celebrate a birthday. There was a birthday card on the table. At the end of the meal we were served a complimentary dessert of pralines and a dense chocolate mousse that was exquisite. The birthday guest was served a sparkling strawberry cocktail (prosecco?) We ordered sweet potato biscuits with a jalapeno butter that was very tasty. Entrees were blackened chicken with a salad, jambolaya for two and a mushroom dish with an utterly delicious carrot cream sauce. All of the food was delicious. The service was efficient and friendly. We will definitely dine there again.
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Yolanda
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were GREAT! Gumbo YaYa was delicious, Fried Green Tomatoes very tasty and the Tidwater Crab Cakes were AMAZING!
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Wallace James
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We have dined at Big Jones over the years, sadly it appears to have gone downhill. The items that we wanted were taken off the menu and there were no specials to be had. That left an extremely skimpy menu, I believe their focus was only on the weekends. The only highlight was our server Lucas who was marvelous. I guess it was good while it lasted.
Big JonesResponded 4 days ago
Wallace, we appreciate your feedback! While our menus have changed and evolved over the years, the last few years especially as we adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace in order to be able to continue serving you, we believe firmly that Big Jones is better than ever, and our reviews reflect this. We begin new specials every Friday and when they sell out, they sell out, however throughout the week there are usually still some specials on hand. We did pare our menu back from 30 items to 24 to be able to focus on execution and manage our labor costs because we make every last item in house from raw ingredients. If there are any specific dishes you miss, feel free to email and let us know. We can't make any promises, but we value your feedback!
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Janella
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best shrimp and grits ever! Super service. This place is a gem!
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Frank
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is uniquely prepared. The fried chicken is delicious with crispy, tasty breading. The skillet cornbread was popular with everyone in our party.
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John VIP
Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a table of 7 booked during Midsommer. Although we waited a bit to get seated, we were complimented with beignets. The patio was wonderful and so was the hearty food. I'd go back again!
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Elena
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were excited to try Geja’s for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. It did not disappoint. The staff were so welcoming and the service was fantastic. We ordered The International and every part of the dinner was delicious! We’ll definitely be back soon.
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Bruce VIP
Chicago / Illinois64 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The man who seated us was very welcoming and very friendly. Our waitress was outstanding. Friendly and very attentive. She has a beautiful smile. We have been there many times and will definitely return. Excellent food. We had the fried chicken! We love it there.
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Eileen
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose to go to Big Jones because their advertised specials were Red Snapper, CrabCakes and Strawberry Shortcake. Excellent!
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FAQs

Big Jones does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Big Jones is rated 4.7 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

5347 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

Cross street
Balmoral
Neighborhood
Andersonville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:15 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We don't have valet or private parking. We recommend street parking on Clark St. or side streets. Please do not park in the Calo lot across the street, or behind Big Jones. <br /><br />There is ample bike parking in Andersonville.
Public transit
Clark bus, Damen bus (on Ashland), Berwyn 'L' stop on Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Fehribach
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bigjoneschicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 275-5725

Big Jones

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What 45 people are saying

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