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The Lucky Monk, South Barrington, IL

The Lucky Monk

4.6 (3371)
$30 and under
American
105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 60010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
When you name your restaurant after Trappist monks who've spent centuries perfecting their craft, you're serious about your beer. That's why we hired a master to craft our house brews and why our beer list spans the globe. With everything from refreshing pilsners that match the lightness of our thin-crust pizza to dark, rich ales that stand up to our decadent burgers, you're certain to find a new favorite at The Lucky Monk. We're sure that our Prime beef burgers — served with hand-cut fries — will be the juiciest you've ever had. Our other house specialty is pizza. It is crisp and generously topped with fresh ingredients. And we round out our menu with vibrant, flavorful salads; a handful of classic, satisfying American entrées; and some sweet surprises.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Cross street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,371 people are saying

The Lucky Monk 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lucky Monk offers "delicious food" with standout items like the "Barbarian Pretzel" and "wild mushroom burger." The atmosphere is lively, making it a "great place" for gatherings. Service is generally attentive, although there are occasional delays. While beer selection is currently limited, the menu offers a wide variety.
3,371 Reviews
  1. susan

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Danny our waiter  was attentive, present, and refilled iced tea glasses without calling his attention. Danny is excellent.  I am a vegetarian.( who sometimes eats fish)  I was disappointed with menu choices .  although there were vegetarian options, many of them were deep fried, such as a fish and calorie laden…

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  2. David

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A Lucky Find Before the F1 Movie We stopped at The Lucky Monk before catching the new F1 movie, and it turned out to be the perfect pre-show dinner spot. From the start, the atmosphere was lively but comfortable, ideal for a casual night out and the service was attentive without being overbearing. The pulled pork nachos were an absolute standout, crispy, flavorful, and generously topped. Our entrées kept the momentum going: the cedar plank salmon was perfectly cooked, the Baja fish tacos were fresh and well-balanced, and the Loaded Smash burger was every bit as indulgent as it sounds. It’s not often you find a place that nails the food, vibe, and service all in one go. A solid four stars. We would definitely come back again, maybe even post-movie next time.

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  3. Kevin

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky Monk still serves some of the best burgers and fries out there. We have been regulars since they opened. All new beers are on tap now and it looks like the issues with making beer have been solved. Food quality is still great. Prices have really jumped, just like everywhere else. Burger and Fry upgrade is now $24. Patio is really nice and we had good service.

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  4. Gayle VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Lucky Monk's menu choices, the wild mushroom truffle aioli smash burger gets me every time. The fries are excellent and our adult son gravitates toward the fish tacos every time.

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  5. Christine VIP

    Chicago / Illinois106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Beer selection isn’t as good as it used to be and they are always out of a few each time we’ve gone.

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  6. Heather

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There were plenty of open tables, yet they sat us right at the kitchen entrance. When I asked to switch, they said it was because they offered us a half booth, half chairs seating style. Since all the chairs are padded that wasn’t necessary. When we were moved and seated over by the brew tank window there was a ton of junk all over the window ledge in the brew tank room, a LOT of which appeared to be garbage! Also the brew tank room looked unkempt and dirty with things strewn about that everyone could see. Did not give me confidence of a clean restaurant. The server did not have a lot of answers and was only willing to check on one of them for us. We have had many better experiences there. May give them one more chance, but there are no shortages of brewhouses these days.

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  7. Gina VIP

    Chicago / Illinois161 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Asian salad was great enjoyed the new wild mushroom pizza. Server was attentive and pleasant.

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  8. Bobby

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, service was good. We made a reservation for outdoor seating but they seated us inside and said outdoor is first come first serve. There shouldn’t be an option for outdoor seating on reservations then…it was disappointing but too late to go elsewhere…which was why we had made a reservation.

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  9. Kerri

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive for what it is. Drinks were super expensive $15 for a mixed drink is not a fun way to dine. Bbq salmon was delicious and service was good. $55 for one person entree drink and tip is out of my range.

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  10. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago / Illinois37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server did a phenomenal job for us and my granddaughters.

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FAQs

The Lucky Monk offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 898-0500.

The Lucky Monk is rated 4.6 stars by 3371 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. South Barrington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Lucky Monk

105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
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