Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

Name: Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery
Address: 1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (312) 929-2202
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (60)

$30 and under

American

1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

At Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery, Chicago's first botanic brewery, we brew craft beer inspired by nature. We love barley, water, hops, and yeast, and use those as a base to explore a rich world of wild ingredients.
More than just a brewpub, our restaurant and brewery offers seasonal dishes to highlight our craft beers and elevate your over all experience. Voted #1 Brewpub in America in 2022 and nominated again in 2024!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Brewery, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-2202
Website
https://www.forbiddenroot.com/restaurant-brewery
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Forbidden Root can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Wood
Parking details
Bus- #66 Chicago, #50 Damen, #9 Ashland<br />Train- Blue Line at Division, Green Line at Ashland
Public transit
66 Chicago Avenue Bus
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Happy Hour at Forbidden Root
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come and join us for Happy Hour! 50% off all Bar Snacks $10 Forbidden Root House Beer Flights and more... Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm Friday 3pm - 5pm

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Pick 1 Cheese$8.00
Cheese Plate, Candied Nuts, Pickled Onion, Seasonal Jam Rotating Selection – Please ask your server
Any 3 Cheeses$21.00
Cheese Plate, Candied Nuts, Pickled Onion, Seasonal Jam Rotating Selection – Please ask your server
All 6 Cheeses$38.00
Cheese Plate, Candied Nuts, Pickled Onion, Seasonal Jam Rotating Selection – Please ask your server

Small Plates

Butternut Squash Soup$9.00
Sage, Herb Oil, Brown Butter Solids
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Cakes$14.00
Rouille, Chow-Chow
FR House Salad$12.00
Field Greens, Grapefruit Segments, Hazelnuts, Lemon Vinaigrette, Toasted Rye Crumble
Arugula Salad$14.00
Whipped Ricotta, Dried Peaches, Ricotta Salata, Shallot Vinaigrette, Pine Nuts
Kale Salad$13.00
Purple Kale, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Herbs, Tahini-Orange Dressing, Puffed Chickpeas, Fried Shallots
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Miso Butter, Everything Spice, Slivered Almonds
Burrata$14.00
Basil Pesto, Tomato Jam, Pickled Banana Peppers, Parmesan Chips, Focaccia Bread

Mains

Duck & Dumplings $21.00
Duck Confit, Ricotta Gnocchi, Mirepoix, Duck Jus, Crispy Duck Skin
Milk Brined Pork Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00
Pickled Beet Mayo, Caraway Slaw, Sesame Bun
FR Burger, $18.00
Double Smashburger, Giardiniera Mayo, White American Cheese, Onions, B&B Pickles, Butter Bun
Fried Mortadella Sandwich$17.00
American Cheese, BBQ Chips, B&B Pickles, Dijonnaise, Lettuce, Shokupan
Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00
Chicken Thigh, B&B pickle, Special Sauce, Fried Onions, Sesame Bun
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.00
Hot Chicken Thigh, Spicy Mayo, Jalapeño Jam, Fermented Cabbage
Mushroom Pot Pie$19.00
Wild Mushroom Filled Pastry, Porcini Caramel, Side Salad
Roasted Carrots$15.00
Whole Oven Roasted Carrots, Eggplant Purée, House Chili Crisp, Compressed Cucumbers, Carrot Tops
Ora King Salmon$25.00
Sourdough Crust, Carrot Purée, Edamame, Ginger-Garlic Dashi, Pickled Pearl Onion
Pasta Melanzana$20.00
Flour Power Casarecce Pasta, Roasted Eggplant, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Shaved Squash, Stracciatella
Beer Braised Short Rib, $25.00
Creamy Polenta, Japanese Sweet Potato, Crispy Kale, Sweety Drops, Horseradish

Dessert

Sweet Potato Pie$9.00
Rum Blend, Sweet Potato Cream, Cinnamon Sugar Crisps
Carlota de Limón$9.00
Maria Cookies, Candied Kumquat, Hibiscus, Makrut Lime Leaf
Chocolate Beer Cake,$9.00
Porter, Coffee, Hazelnut Praline

What 60 people are saying

Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery offers an exceptional experience with "excellent food and service." Patrons rave about the "awesome craft beer" and a "very nice beer selection." The menu features standout dishes like "braised short ribs" and "chorizo small plate." The "hip brew pub" atmosphere is complemented by "friendly" service, making it a must-visit.

60 Reviews

K
Kevin
Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Awesome craft beer! Well designed and comfortable brewpub
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Come for the beer menu - the beers are interesting, diverse, and well-done. The food was pretty average and often too salty (my husband and I are salt hounds, so things are rarely too salty for us). The beer bread was what you wanted it to be, so definitely get that. Our server could not have cared less, but other support staff were great.
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Colleen VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the braised short ribs with polenta and it was amazing… especially the little peppers
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Beth
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
forbidden route did not disappoint. We love this hip brew pub restaurant. The food was outstanding, the beers were excellent. Service was great.
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David
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, gave us some great baby name ideas. Welcome forbidden to the family lol. Goated.
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Alyson VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great experience here for West Town restaurant week. Menu was great and the beer was fun. We had a very friendly waiter and had an overall great experience.
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Hannah
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The beers were great and the food was impressively good! I love this spot.
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Darsh
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Could use a few TVs for sports. Otherwise all good as usual.
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Robert VIP
Chicago / Illinois29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I came in at the end of the evening and we had a lovely experience. Everyone loved their meals — the short rib and the duck confit were delicious! Thanks so much!
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Alyssa
Columbus10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was so sweet and prompt! Good food and unique beer. I had a flight and the chorizo small plate delicious!
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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery is rated 4.8 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Cross street
Wood
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Brewery, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Bus- #66 Chicago, #50 Damen, #9 Ashland<br />Train- Blue Line at Division, Green Line at Ashland
Public transit
66 Chicago Avenue Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.forbiddenroot.com/restaurant-brewery
Phone number
(312) 929-2202
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Forbidden Root can accommodate all of your special event needs.

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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Chicago

Happy Hour at Forbidden Root

Bar Snacks

Popcorn$4.00

House Made Potato Chips$7.00

Trail Mix$7.00

Beer Cheese and Crackers$10.00

Cheese Board

Pick 1 Cheese$8.00

Any 3 Cheeses$21.00

All 6 Cheeses$38.00

Small Plates

Butternut Squash Soup$9.00

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Cakes$14.00

FR House Salad$12.00

Arugula Salad$14.00

Kale Salad$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Burrata$14.00

Mains

Duck & Dumplings $21.00

Milk Brined Pork Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00

FR Burger, $18.00

Fried Mortadella Sandwich$17.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Mushroom Pot Pie$19.00

Roasted Carrots$15.00

Ora King Salmon$25.00

Pasta Melanzana$20.00

Beer Braised Short Rib, $25.00

Dessert

Sweet Potato Pie$9.00

Carlota de Limón$9.00

Chocolate Beer Cake,$9.00

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