Bernie's Tap & Grill

"Bernie’s is excellent at a lot of things – burgers, gnocchi, short rib, and of course, craft cocktails. They pour up their version of the gin and tonic – the Fruity – by mixing The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, limoncello, elderflower tonic, and a butterfly pea flower infusion." - team infatuation

"Sometimes all you need is a stiff cocktail, brunch, and a rooftop patio to sit on while you enjoy them both. If you’re in River North, Bernie’s has you covered for both. You can’t go wrong with fantastic options like balsamic goat-cheese avocado toast, house-cured lox, or their burger." - courtney sprewer

"On the quieter, western side of River North, Bernie’s dubs itself an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. We’re not sure we buy the Mediterranean description, but we don’t really care, because the lamb hashwi, pork confit, seafood paella, and cheeseburger highlight an overall great menu. Mediterranean? Debatable. But there’s no doubt you’ll like what you eat." - sam faye

"We really appreciate hanging out on the relaxed rooftop at Bernie’s Lunch & Supper. The tables here are far enough apart to make it feel extra spacious, and they just expanded their awning so you can hang out here even if it rains." - adrian kane

"We’re so glad that Bernie’s Lunch & Supper just reopened in River North, because we really like hanging out on their rooftop. The tables here are far enough apart to make it feel extra spacious, and they just expanded their awning so you don’t have to worry if it rains. They also have one of our favorite burgers in Chicago." - adrian kane