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 (48)

$31 to $50

American

5347 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

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What 48 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Jones offers a delightful Southern-inspired dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing" service. Highlights include the "best fried chicken in the city," flavorful gumbo, and fresh skillet cornbread. The staff, including standout servers Aisha and Lucas, enhance the dining experience with their attentive and welcoming nature. Despite occasional noise and pricing concerns, Big Jones remains a beloved spot for brunch and special occasions.

2,068 Reviews

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Sandra VIP
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a fan of the new seasonal menu, in which gluten-free is now the default rather than an option. (Vegan is ethically admirable but also is too dominant on the menu). For everyone except celiac & GI-immune disorder sufferers it’s a virtue signaling fad, and I’m distressed at the focus on attracting younger but culinarily misguided Gen-Zers. Been a patron since its founding, and loved the homage to Carolina low-country cooking (with the occasional NOLA nod). The fried chicken had been so shatteringly crispy that it was the stuff of my dreams—the only way I could stand chicken breast which elsewhere is dry and tasteless. The new rice-flour coating is hard and crunchy, though still tasty it is hard to cut through (as is the coating of the crawfish boudin fritters). Gluten-free fried and baked food will always be inferior in texture no matter how tasty. The inexperienced FOH did not provide anything sharper than a plain dinner knife unless requested (and even my husband’s dinner knife was cleared by the busser after the appetizer but not replaced). The red-peas-and-rice was bland (needed salt, not just heat) and the rice was mushy—perhaps because we dined at 8pm. (Should not have felt like end-of-service on a Saturday night). The sweet potato puree, OTOH, was overspiced. Most of their signature cocktails like Artillery Punch are gone. Cornbread is now similarly bland—no jalapeño, and fewer corn kernels than before. The very hot skillet in which it was served should have had a napkin attached for easier cutting at table. FOH is inexperienced—we were seated for dinner but only one of us was given a dinner menu—the other menu was for brunch. Took forever to get drinks we ordered. The cornbread should have arrived with our other appetizer, not with our chicken entree. I noticed the host and bartender were doing double duty as servers. And until later in the evening the noise level was off the chart—cross-table (a two-top) conversation was next to impossible.
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Don
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our water Aisha was the BOMB. She really went out of her way to make a birthday boy feel special and made our dining experience a great one to remember.
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Tom VIP
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were at Big Jones for brunch. We got to sit at the front window and watch the world walk by. The service was great, the bloodie was nice and spicy, the food was tasty. An overall great way to spend a Sunday.
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David VIP
Chicago / Illinois110 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
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 on June 30, 2025
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 / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
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 on June 25, 2025
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 on June 28, 2025
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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Big Jones does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Big Jones is rated 4.7 stars by 48 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

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