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Old School Tavern and Grill

3.6 (12)
$30 and under
American
201 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

About this restaurant

Old School Tavern & Grill is precisely what the name implies, serving delectable American gastropub cuisine in its relaxing and welcoming eatery. For the perfect appetizers to start your meal with, enjoy the melted cheese and gravy-laden poutine and the smoky pork wings. House specialty entrées include the barbecue half chicken, the Cajun seafood pasta with shrimp and scallops and the grilled New York strip steak. Old School Tavern & Grill also has a popular array of sandwiches, such as the cold grilled lamb on rosemary ciabatta with lemon aioli, the beefsteak tomato BLT with Applewood smoked bacon and the broiled tilapia sandwich with homemade slaw. Be sure to wash down your hearty meal with one of Old School Tavern & Grill’s many craft beer selections. Old School Tavern & Grill also has a full kids’ menu, making it an ideal eatery for the whole family to enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:30- 2:00am, Friday: 11:30- 3:00am; Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00am, Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00am, Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ted Hosty
  • Catering
    We do catering for 25-500

What 12 people are saying

Old School Tavern and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.5Ambience

NoiseModerate

12 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2014

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing to write home about. The service was very poor as the waitress did not get over to ask about drinks for 10 minutes after we sat down, yet found time to wait on another table that came in after us! The food is really glorified bar food and is not a barbeque or smokehouse as they would like you to believe. I probably will not go back there.

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  2. west VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local place for fun group gatherings! Staff great, food awesome! highly recommend

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  3. Oakparker VIP

    Chicago / Illinois32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 4, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You will be surprised, as we were, by the extensive menu at this neighborhood tavern. We went with a large group and only two people ordered the same thing. Plenty of interesting salads, sandwiches, and entrees are to be found. I tried the smoked pulled pork and it was so good that it didn't need the BBQ sauce offered in a side cup. My gluten free daughter was thrilled to see grilled chicken strips on the kids menu. I heard the steak salad was delicious. The only poor review came about the grilled chicken Caesar salad. "No flavor", which seemed strange since many times Caesars can be overpowering. Our group of 11 will be back soon!

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  4. SandraL VIP

    Chicago / Illinois27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly neighborhood spot with good food, great prices, friendly staff, and lots of good beer on tap. Casual sports bar vibe. Lots of local folks, kid friendly (but not TOO kid friendly), and they have a great deck and outdoor seating area with fire pit.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2013

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Certainly a bar atmosphere. The food was very disappointing.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great selection of beers! Food was outstanding. Lamb poutin for Palm Sunday. Great and friendly service! Would go back again.

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  7. Jerrie

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Food. Good prices. What more can you ask for!

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  8. Noone

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just had a beer and some soup. Soup was good. Beer choices get changed around often enough. Staff always super friendly

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  9. Noone

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 11, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, interesting bar food experimenting

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  10. Noone

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice beer list, friendly service. Brisket was outstanding

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FAQs

Old School Tavern and Grill is rated 3.6 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Near West
  5. Forest Park

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201 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Randolph
  • Neighborhood
    Forest Park
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:30- 2:00am, Friday: 11:30- 3:00am; Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00am, Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00am, Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ted Hosty
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