Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago

4.2 (8)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

4768 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-2010

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Our Bourbon Cafe & Restaurant is tucked in the ❤️ of Lincoln Square Neighborhood. We are a small, cozy venue that is dedicated to bring you not just the specials from the Balkan region - but a warm hospitality, ambiance, and truly be dedicated to you as our mission statement.
Our menu is diverse, eclectic and always fresh. We offer daily specials, farm to table style cooking and award winning wine selection.
We would love to have you here ... Cheers!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Balkan style, Bistro
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(773) 769-3543
Website
http://bourbonchicago.business.site/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
4768 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-2010
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Crispy Fried Calamari$18.00
Fried calamari served with seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedge
Fresh Daily Stew$9.00
Home made soup served with a small loaf of bread
Large Charcuterie Plate - Romani Extravaganza$46.00
Chef's repertoire of cured meats, prosciutto, chorizo, pancetta, honey, urnebes spread (spicy, whipped feta), ajvar spread (roasted red peppers and eggplant), "Russian salad dip" (veggies and minced ham in aioli), nuts, espresso rubbed cheddar, raspberry cheddar, and cambozola cheese
Malo$11.00
Small charcuterie platter composed of smoked meats and domestic cheeses
Meat Board$26.00
Canadian style prosciutto, Todorich hickory smoked pancetta, smoked chorizo, spicy whipped feta dip, and toasted French loaf
Cheese Board$26.00
Pick three kinds of cheese from our chef's repertoire of local and international cheeses

House Pastry and Burek

Feta Cheese Burek$16.00
Vegetarian and 12" for portion
Beef Burek$16.00
Cheese and Spinach Burek$16.00
Vegetarian and 12" for portion
Potato Burek$19.00
Vegan and 12" for portion

Brunch Specials Omelets and Eggs

3 Eggs any Style$8.00
Served with feta and toasted bread
Rada's Perfect Ushtipci$15.50
Served with feta and sour cream
Przenice$15.50
Balkan style French toast. Served with feta, sour cream and jam
Popara$12.00
Traditional Balkan bread mashed dish. Served with feta, onions and sour cream

Sides

Side of Billionaire Bacon$9.00
Fries$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries$7.00
Fries with Feta$8.00
Prunes In Bacon$8.00
Amish Yogurt$3.50
Ajvar$6.00
Spread made of red roasted peppers and eggplant
Urnebes$6.00
Tangy whipped feta spread with smoked paprika
Ruska$6.00
Salad dip and veggies in minced ham aioli

Salads

Shopska Salad$10.65
Tomatoes, English cucumber, red onions, peppers and topped with feta cheese
Roasted Peppers Salad$10.65
Served in house vinaigrette and shaved garlic
House Green Caesar Salad$13.00
Garlic croutons in rich creamy dressing
Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Salad$12.00
Greek Salad$15.95
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olives and dressed with olive oil
Fresh Cabbage Salad$8.60
Shredded cabbage in house vinaigrette
Cucumber Refresh Salad$10.65
Sliced English cucumber in house vinaigrette
Tomato Salad$10.65
Sliced tomatoes and chopped onions
Pickles Salad$4.00
Feferone Salad$4.00
Basta Salad
Garden salad. Fresh veggies, tomatoes, fresh cabbage, green onions and cucumber. Served on a platter
- Serves 2$18.00

BBQ and Specials

Finest Beef Burger$18.00
Served in a baked bun with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and lettuce
Chevapchichi$21.00
Grilled dish of minced beef with chopped onions and sour cream. Served with choice of side
Bacon Wrapped Chevapchichi$22.00
Pljeskavica Large Hamburger$21.00
Street Styler Large Hamburger$22.00
Topped with onions, mayo, ketchup, mozzarella, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, feferone and cabbage salad in home made pita bread
Gourmet Burger$22.00
Chopped pancetta, onions, cheese, and hot crushed peppers
Sauteed Chicken Breasts$19.95
Grilled Chicken and Mushrooms$22.00
In creamy sauce
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Skewers$17.00
Wrapped in pancetta
Applewood Smoked Bacon Cheddar Bratwurst Sausage$19.95
Served with grilled onions and mustard
Hunter's Sausage Platter$15.00
Served with grilled onions and mustard
Bourbon Meat Market$38.00
4 cevapchichi, burger, chicken breasts, bacon and a pair of bratwurst sausage. Served with choice of side
Salmon$17.00
Served with grilled veggies
Sarma$17.00
Pickled cabbage rolls stuffed with ground pork meat, rice, and spices three pieces in a portion served with mashed potatoes

Sandwiches

Shumadija Sandwich$17.00
Smoked ham, mozzarella, hot peppers and tomatoes
Canadian Bacon Sandwich$17.00
Mozzarella and tomatoes
Pechenica Sandwich$11.00
Mozzarella and tomatoes
Ham Sandwich$17.00
Mozzarella and tomatoes
Beef Prosciutto Sandwich$17.00
Mozzarella and tomatoes
Sardines Sandwich with Onions$11.00

Pizza

Capriciosa Pizza$22.50
Ham, mushrooms and olives
Ala Lola Pizza$26.50
Ham, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, olives and 3 eggs
Margarita Pizza$18.00
Mozzarella and sliced tomato
Vegetariana Pizza$21.00
Mushrooms, feta and green bell peppers
Piquant Pizza$26.50
Salami, ham, mushrooms, hot peppers, bacon and topped with piquant salsa
Make Your Own Pizza$16.00

Desserts

Crepes$3.00
Symphony Chocolate Cake$8.00
Baklava$4.00

Coffee and Non Alcoholic Drinks

Domestic Coffee$3.50
Daily Brew$2.75
Espresso$2.25
Double Espresso$3.00
Espresso and Milk$2.75
Double Espresso and Milk$3.25
12 Oz. Cafe Latte$3.75
16 Oz. Large Lattee$4.25
Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream$5.00
Soda
- 355 Ml.$2.50
Perrier$3.75
Bottled Water$2.00
Red Bull$7.00
Orange Juice$2.75
Cranberry Juice$2.75
Fresh Cold Pressed Orange Juice$4.50
Limunana Fresh Lemonade$4.50
Limunana Fresh Mint$4.50
Limunana Fresh Ginger Honey$4.50
Lemonade$3.50
Cedevita$2.75

What 8 people are saying

Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
3.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

D
Dabs VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 19, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation to meet a client for lunch. We show up and it was closed.
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GrillMeister VIP
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan28 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious dishes with a Serbian flair and very generous portions contributed to an enjoyable dinning experience. Would return without hesitation.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a neighborhood gem! Quality of food, taste and presentation are top notch! If I could, I would’ve ordered everything from the menu. Bourbon Cafe is a true representation of authentic Serbian and Eastern Europen cuisine. Dishes simply burst with flavour, quality and freshness, followed by professional and friendly service. Will definitely come back!
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Rakes VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This place is a hidden gem- fabulous cheese plates and drinks!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Mother’s Day.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner before a concert a few blocks away. We shared two entrees and still brought home leftovers. Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with thick cut potato “chips” was delicious. We also had the “chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce”. That description does not do justice to the dish at all. I don’t know what the sauce ingredients were, but we soaked up as much as we could with the fresh, warm, bread that was soft, chewy and a little smoky. We brought the bread home, too. The service was warm and friendly. Finish your meal with the quince brandy. We will return to this quirky little gem for sure.
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RichG VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed the place, it’s kind of a throwback. However, my salmon was terrible. It was kind of breaded and hard as a rock. It does not say that’s how it will be prepared. Also, very expensive for what I got. Very friendly waiter!
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Mike VIP
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was good 20years ago
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FAQs

Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 769-3543.

Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago is rated 4.2 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago

4768 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-2010

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Balkan style, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://bourbonchicago.business.site/
Phone number
(773) 769-3543

Bourbon Cafe and Restaurant - Chicago

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starter

Crispy Fried Calamari$18.00

Fresh Daily Stew$9.00

Large Charcuterie Plate - Romani Extravaganza$46.00

Malo$11.00

Meat Board$26.00

Cheese Board$26.00

House Pastry and Burek

Feta Cheese Burek$16.00

Beef Burek$16.00

Cheese and Spinach Burek$16.00

Potato Burek$19.00

Brunch Specials Omelets and Eggs

3 Eggs any Style$8.00

Rada's Perfect Ushtipci$15.50

Przenice$15.50

Popara$12.00

Sides

Side of Billionaire Bacon$9.00

Fries$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

Fries with Feta$8.00

Prunes In Bacon$8.00

Amish Yogurt$3.50

Ajvar$6.00

Urnebes$6.00

Ruska$6.00

Salads

Shopska Salad$10.65

Roasted Peppers Salad$10.65

House Green Caesar Salad$13.00

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Salad$12.00

Greek Salad$15.95

Fresh Cabbage Salad$8.60

Cucumber Refresh Salad$10.65

Tomato Salad$10.65

Pickles Salad$4.00

Feferone Salad$4.00

Basta Salad

BBQ and Specials

Finest Beef Burger$18.00

Chevapchichi$21.00

Bacon Wrapped Chevapchichi$22.00

Pljeskavica Large Hamburger$21.00

Street Styler Large Hamburger$22.00

Gourmet Burger$22.00

Sauteed Chicken Breasts$19.95

Grilled Chicken and Mushrooms$22.00

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Skewers$17.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon Cheddar Bratwurst Sausage$19.95

Hunter's Sausage Platter$15.00

Bourbon Meat Market$38.00

Salmon$17.00

Sarma$17.00

Sandwiches

Shumadija Sandwich$17.00

Canadian Bacon Sandwich$17.00

Pechenica Sandwich$11.00

Ham Sandwich$17.00

Beef Prosciutto Sandwich$17.00

Sardines Sandwich with Onions$11.00

Pizza

Capriciosa Pizza$22.50

Ala Lola Pizza$26.50

Margarita Pizza$18.00

Vegetariana Pizza$21.00

Piquant Pizza$26.50

Make Your Own Pizza$16.00

Desserts

Crepes$3.00

Symphony Chocolate Cake$8.00

Baklava$4.00

Coffee and Non Alcoholic Drinks

Domestic Coffee$3.50

Daily Brew$2.75