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Burger Bar Chicago

4.4
4.4
534 Reviews
$30 and under
Burgers
American Ranchers know a thing or two about beef. When they tell us that Prime is the best, we just go with the flow and serve up the biggest, baddest Prime burgers around.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    South Loop

  • Cross street

    Roosevelt & Michigan Ave

  • Parking details

    Public Parking at 1130 S. Michigan and 1212 S. Michigan.<br />Street Parking on Wabash.

  • Public transit

    Roosevelt Station (Red, Orange &amp; Green Lines)

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The owner was super great. The family and I made reservations after my son 8th graduation. Great food great time and great experience..
  2. MIKEYB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great spot for a burger and a beer in the South Loop. Very friendly staff and manager who all worked hard to get everyone taken care of even if they were spread a little thin. Waiting a couple extra minutes was worth it for the great atmosphere and food! Also a very easy walk to/from Northerly Island or Soldier Field for concerts which is why we decided to check it out in the first place. We'll be back!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Not enough servers (2) for the entire restaurant. They did the best they could but were understaffed. The burger and wings were good but everything took too long. Not the servers fault that were understaffed.
  4. JennH

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Had a reservation and was seated right away. However, it took over 25 minutes to even be acknowledged by our server and only after I flagged down the hostess. It took another 15 minutes to get a water & Diet Coke. During the meal, which was dropped by others, we were never checked on and couldn’t get any refills. It took another 20 minutes after our plates were cleared for our server to come by again to ask for payment. I know they are short handed but that’s just terrible service. The food, however was great!
  5. nicolek

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was delicious. I highly recommend the fried pickles. The cauliflower is terrible.
  6. CandiceS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great location, decent food...some things where great, other things blah..very disappointing cocktails..for $17 or $18 they should be able to make a pretty good margarita..I didn't even finish it and ordered a beer.
  7. Mindy

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The burgers are kind of pricey considering no sides come with your burger, but the drinks are good.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, drinks all excellent! Urban toast burger, (I think) fried pickles a bomb!
  9. SandraQ

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don’t love beef and I loved this place. There is something on the menu for everyone, and the burger selections are multiple. My husband had the Custom Prime Burger and was extremely satisfied. I had the Zesty Shrimp Burger and it was fantastic. The jicama slaw and avocado were the perfect compliments to put between the bun. We both thought the hot fries were equally delicious. It’s easy to enjoy the bar atmosphere where you can catch-up on your favorite sport teams, order a brew, and watch the servers deliver creative burger creations that other guest are ordering. It’s pricy for burgers and fries, but it’s also not a regular burger.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Server was excellent. We’re we’re a party made up mostly of children. They were patient and very welcoming. Food was good, pretty decent burger.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    The waiter was amazing, but the lady manager that was there was racist. She made the comment saying to keep and eye on my cousin and uncle bc they stood up. As if they were going to run out on the bill. She stared at them the entire time we where there watching us like a hulk
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was decent, but fries were cold. The homemade chips should have been great but over cooked and greasy. They need to get the Saratoga chip recipe from LaRosas in Cincinnati. The chips upset my stomach they were so greasy. The burger was decent but $19 for a burger and no side is pretty steep when the burgers were not very juicy. The beer selection on draft was mediocre and they were out of the one my wife wanted. Overall it was an OK experience but either lower the price of the burgers, add a side, or don’t press the heck out of them and leave them a little more juicier.
  13. RobertR

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Everyone was very nice and personable. Sheridan the manager took time to talk to us. We were visiting Chicago from Michigan and he made us feel at home. Great food and drinks too.
  14. AHFood

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Wings here horrible and so was the service. Our server was not much help at all.
  15. SarahW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! The service was amazing! We will be back! Thank you!
  16. MichelleA

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this little spot for a low key dinner option when we come into Chicago. Staff was amazing and we couldn’t have had a better experience!
  17. brianH

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was really great. I did not know what to expect but it was wonderful
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    $100 for lunch for 2 people on something as common as a cheeseburger is slightly excessive even after factoring in inflation. You’d spend less on a lunch at the Maple & Ash.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Burger was delicious. Server was so great and friendly!
  20. JosephR

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was amazing , a must try is the fried pickles . The burgers were incredible !!
  21. chandraj

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Good food especially the fried pickles. Burger was cooked to perfection.
  22. JovanteK

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    When I say this was the worst experience I’ve had in a downtown Chicago restaurant! First my reservation was at 3:30 we arrived at 3:20 I noticed that it wasn’t crowded but to my surprise the service was horrible. It couldn’t have been more then 10 other guest there when I placed my order ,which was simply a burger 🍔 no bacon after 45 minutes they came out with the appetizer chicken wings were cold they comp us free drinks for the cold food the bartender was cool manager no so much! Finally after a hour they bring out the burger which had bacon on it I mentioned it and all they could say was we can remove it or make it again which takes 20 minutes then he (manger) walks away .no plans on ever going here again and strongly recommend no one else goes as well
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    It’s Restaurant Week and they didn’t have enough staff. After making reservations, we waited more than 30 minutes to get any service at all.
  24. foodiefanatic

    Chicago

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Casual spot to catch a game on one of the many tv’s. Good burgers, fried pickles and Parmesan truffle fries!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The atmosphere was cool. The young man who greeted us at the door was hilarious! He could be found circulating the room chatting with the patrons (I’ll assume he was the manager). The wings were ok, the cauliflower, same. The bacon cheeseburger needed all condiments because it was not juicy. Overall a cool place.
  26. JamesH

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    First time at Burger Bar on a Sunday afternoon. We had Fired Pickles and burgers. Food was very good, service was friendly and responsive. We enjoyed the experience very much.
  27. AnitaP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Burger was great. Service was perfect. Chocolate shake was more like a dessert!
  28. DerrickH

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    great food and a cool spot for food right by the lake
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you very much.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    We used to love the location at North Ave and Clybourn, which has closed, so we tried here. A mistake that won’t happen again. Burgers are $$$$ and are up charged for everything. My burger was way overdone, the egg was cooked through and the burger itself contained lots of hard fat pieces. Price for this burger plus tater tots was $24! Burger was ordered med/med rare.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Definitely expected more from the food. I have been so excited to eat here. Service was fine. Our waiter was great tho!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was great thanks for the experience definitely would be returning
  33. danabeth1

    Minneapolis

    394 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    394 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    great appetizers, fast service, good for very large groups
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Too long to wait for burgers. Good menu choices tho
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go after the bears game, great atmosphere and food
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our Bison burgers were top notch!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It was my first time there. I will just say: I was not completely impressed with several things, but I wasn't totally turned off either. I will probably return some time. However, to be honest. I've had more fun at Pizano's.
  38. Steve

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Veggie burger was fresh and tasty. Beef burgers were normal. Michigan Avenue prices.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The food was terrible for the ridiculous amount it cost. I think it was even worse that the next night we had a nice sit down dinner for less than the cost of this place. AND it included 3 drinks, and fresh seafood. The fries here were over cooked and hollow, just crunchy greasy shells. Looked nothing like the pictures advertised online. We each got impossible burgers which were over cooked and hard. Simply, unimpressed.
  40. RicardoB

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    Service was slow 1 hour to get a beer

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Burger Bar Chicago using the Order Online button. Burger Bar Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 988-0162.

Burger Bar Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Burger Bar Chicago

1150 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Roosevelt &amp; Michigan Ave

  • Neighborhood

    South Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Burgers

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Parking at 1130 S. Michigan and 1212 S. Michigan.<br />Street Parking on Wabash.

  • Public transit

    Roosevelt Station (Red, Orange & Green Lines)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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