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Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

Restaurant · Bucktown ·

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

Restaurant · Bucktown ·
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Chicago’s 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand List, Mapped | Eater Chicago

"The team behind fellow Michelin-tapped spot Giant has also earned recognition for its cheffy take on Chinese American fare at Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar in Bucktown." - Eater Staff

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Craft cocktails & American Chinese favorites in a lively bar

Google Rating
4.6 (716)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Rated 7.5 by The Infatuation
7.5
Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand
2025 Bib Gourmand
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2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Get directions

$30–50

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Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Cozy
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Craft cocktails & American Chinese favorites in a lively bar

Google Rating
4.6 (716)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Rated 7.5 by The Infatuation
7.5
Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand
2025 Bib Gourmand
Featured in Eater
Featured in

2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Get directions

$30–50

Reserve a table
Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Cozy
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by Garrett Sweet/Eater Chicago
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
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Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
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Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar by null
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