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Frontier Ettakit - Websize - Frontier, Chicago, IL

Frontier

4.6 (594)
$31 to $50
American
1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Frontier's Executive Chef Brian Jupiter has created mouthwatering dishes celebrating American contemporary cuisine, blending game and other seasonal ingredients into classic and approachable fare.
The seasonal dinner menu includes small plates, vegetables, sandwiches and entrees designed to share. Frontier’s menu also features 8-10 varieties of oysters to order a la carte with dinner, or to enjoy with a bottle of beer at the bar. Over the weekend, patrons may indulge in brunch offerings including a wide selection of Frontier signature dishes alongside traditional brunch items.

Complimenting Frontier's savory menu items are unique wines by the glass & bottle, specialty craft cocktails including creative punches and frozen cocktails along with an array of draft, canned and bottled beer.

Frontier is closed Monday & Tuesday but will open for private events along with Sunday evenings & weekday afternoons. Email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com to inquire today!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Jupiter
  • Catering
    Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
  • Private party contact
    Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Smoke Sessions - Chef Jupiter & Chef Jacobs

    $88.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Chef Javauneeka Jacobs of Frontera Grill joins Chef Jupiter for an amazing 4 Course Dining Experience 4x Drinks 4x Dishes $88 per person N/A Beverages Available
    Smoke Sessions - Chef Jupiter & Chef Jacobs Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • 10 for $10 Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    10 Items For $10 Each! Wednesdays & Thursdays 5p-8p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only

    10 for $10 Happy Hour Photo
  • 10 For $10 Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    10 Items For $10 Each! Fridays 4p-6p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only

    10 For $10 Happy Hour Photo
  • Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    $2 Raw Osyters (Min 6) Limit 2x Dozen per person. Saturdays 12p-3p ' $15 Bottles of Rose or Sparkling Wine $5 Goose Island Drafts *Dine In Only

    Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch Photo

What 594 people are saying

Frontier 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frontier delights with "unreal food" and a "fun, party atmosphere," offering unique wild game cuisine like gator bites and elk shank. The menu is "exquisite," with standout dishes such as Wagyu ribs and chargrilled oysters. Service and ambiance are generally praised, making it a "hidden gem" in Chicago's dining scene.
594 Reviews
  1. Henry VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually this is a Go To restaurant for me. Service was incredibly slow. Waiter seemed a little disinterested the whole time. Food tasted ok, but the Crab Cakes had hardly any crab to speak of. Also, the mushroom fritters had basically no mushrooms in them. Will give the restaurant another shot. Maybe it was an off day

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  2. Chaz

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not good. Gator bites where like leather and hamburger was ok

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  3. Karolina VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe here! Charming atmosphere with thoughtful decor that made it feel cozy but still stylish. The food menu had something for everyone and everything we ordered came out fresh and flavorful. They offer a $15 bottle of champagne with juice which is a great deal. Definitely a spot I’d come back to, whether for a casual brunch or a little celebration. Highly recommend!

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  4. Jon

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was unreal. Cocktails were good, but not very cold. Hope to return!

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  5. Torria

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Frontier Restaurant was a pleasant experience. I went with a buddy to brunch....but nothing about the menu choices were "BRUNCH". It was lunch. I was looking forward to pancakes or waffles....eggs. The experience was good, the food was ok. The beet salad was amazing.

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  6. Sharon VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great unique place, every aspect was enjoyed! We were a large group and service was very accommodating!

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  7. Joanna

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was pleasantly surprised by the food! I had French toast and it was amazing! The pork belly bacon was everything! My service was also amazing and quick!!

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  8. Kate VIP

    Chicago / Illinois153 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another delicious meal at Frontier. I had the grilled oysters and my husband had the bourbon chicken, which were both good. I enjoyed the carrot salad because it had good flavors, but the carrots are smoked, not cooked and I thought the greens were a a bit overdressed. The waitress was kind enough to turn on the fire for us, which was lovely. There were about five other delicious looking dishes I wanted to order, so we will have to go back soon to try them out. We have a few favorite restaurants in Chicago and this is one of them.

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  9. lauren VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were exceptional and service was perfect. The food that we tried was average

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  10. Martin

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent game style foods, venison cheese steak, nice sangria and friendly community atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Frontier offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Frontier also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 772-4322.

Frontier is rated 4.6 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. West Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Frontier

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Jupiter
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
  • Private party contact
    Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322
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