Big Hill

Love this place. So happy it's only a 5 min drive south from us. Wonderful cocktails that are crafted beautifully and balanced. The food is delicious! We brought our sis from out of town and she was so happy! We all enjoyed our dinner! Friendly, great food, great spot! Yay!

Pleasantly surprised by this place located on Bryn Mawr between Kedzie and Kimball. The initial impression was that the prices on the menu seemed a bit high given its location. And some dishes like hummus plate, which consisted of cut up carrots and cucumber with pita bread and a large spoonful of hummus, was not worthwhile at $14. Same goes for a bowl of Irish cabbage soup for $10. Having said, other items like chicken wings and burgers were quite delicious and were worth paying little more for them. While their great beer selection and wonderful cocktails, and many will go here because the options are limited in the area, the price point is little too high for what they offer.

Great neighborhood spot. The food is so much better than it needs to be. Always be on the lookout for their weekly specials!

Really cute neighborhood spot!! Delicious food and even better cocktails!! Quaint backyard patio for a perfect summer dinner.

How this place doesnt top my Google recommendations is beyond me. Everything we ate and drank was delicious, and plated beautifully. My new favorite if we are ever in the area again. The locals are lucky to have this place close by!

The environment was nice and warm. Sat at the bar. Service was pretty good. Attentive but not the most outgoing but could have been a long day. Wouldn't be surprised. Drinks were really good. Same for the food. Will definitely be back.

I went here because I been to Bryn Mawr Breakfast locations and theh recommended this place two or three times. However, I was very disappointed on food. Food was very tasteless. Way to overprice for plain rice vegetables on top and meat on top of all that. It looked more like bowl than anything else. Paying $26 for each was very expensive and no taste. Tables didnt even have salt and pepper shakers to add some flavor to it. Drinks are way over price too $16 for a small drink. Forgot to take picture of it though

Love the relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Service was fantastic. Food was so good, nothing was left on the plates. Look forward to trying the patio and the great sounding drinks next time.

So Good! We happened to stop in for a quick dinner and they had just opened. The atmosphere was relaxed. I asked for a cucumber margarita and it was delicious. I also had the chicken bowl - a good choice. They were super nice and attentive. Hoping to see them again!

Nice, warm, comfortable room. Waitstaff and food runners pleasant. Everything we ate was tasty, made with heart and care. But the bartender was a robotic bummer, zero personality, will never sit at the bar again......hey, maybe he was having a bad day?

I finally went here for dinner after having wanted to for a long time. What delicious and inventive food. We were delighted! The environment is engaging, the service lovely, the drinks delish. I'm on the phone right now trying to get a gift certificate from them for a gift, and I'm hoping to go again this coming week! It's a keeper!

Burger was juicy and tasty but the bowl was very underwhelming. The bowl lacked spice, flavor, seasoning, it all tasted like oily fried chicken and mayo. There was no heat, pepper, nor salt, the lime was dried out so lack of acid. Not picture, Buffalo wings, those were tasty, fried nicely and coated well in sauce.

Big Hill is a big hit! I brought my parents here on Friday for dinner and it was a great call! The decor is a mix between modern and old school barn type decor. We sat ourselves and the only negative was no one came to take our order for about 10 minutes until I made some eye contact with the hostess and one of the waitresses. That was the only hiccup. I had one of their Manhattans which was very smooth and a great drink. Beyond that I did their BH Burger which consisted of beef, cheddar, onion, lettuce, special sauce, mustard, pickles, toasted brioche. I will say next time I'd get the secret sauce on the side. I seemed to get all over the bottom of the burger making the bun soggy. It was very tasty and the accompanying fresh cut fries were great! I can't wait to come back maybe for brunch on a weekend and check out their patio. Plenty of street parking can be found.

On my first visit I enjoyed the relaxed tone ambiance of the bar. The seasonal and classic cocktails were all appealing. My partner and I tries the Good old Neon, Kentucky Buck and Shot with a Lil Buddy. All were very tasty and savory. Our bartender was great and had such a positive attitude. We plan to make this our neighborhood bar.

Came here for a date night with my gf and we were blow away with the food, atmosphere, and service! Both order bowls carnitas and steak and both amazing! Our waitress recommended my gf a virgin mix drink after we informed her she was craving a sour salty taste since we're expecting a little one and it was right on the nose! Exactly what the baby wanted. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You won't be disappointed!

Gin cocktails are very tasty. Pickle plate is delicious. Firecracker burger was good as were buffalo chicken sandwich and banh mi. Service was great and the vibe is super family friendly and fun.

A neighborhood gem! Delicious food and cocktails paired with great service! I recommend the poke stack appetizer and the katsu rice bowl.

If you're familiar with Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, then you should come here for dinner! They're owned by the same person. The food is delicious and they have a great selection of drinks. Never disappointed with the food or service. Take advantage of the patio during warm months.

Hidden gem! High quality food, cocktails and service. The guacamole and warm house made chips were phenomenal. We have been here twice and both ordered two different dishes each time, all 4 were fantastic! Very cool vibe, only ask would be to get a few TVs in the bar area only. Will be back here often!

We visited Big Hill for the first time yesterday and can't wait to go back. This place has great ambience and a lovely outdoor (dog friendly!) patio combined with tasty food and an impressive cocktail menu. My only regret is that we didn't try it sooner.

This is a four-star review, but I really love this place. Details to come. Big Hill opened four years ago, but I wasn't active on Yelp back then. Then the pandemic hit, and I didn't leave the house for two years. BH is close to where I work, NOT where I live, so I wasn't in the neighborhood. But some time in the past year I started going to work again, and I was happy to see both of us had survived The Plague. Big Hill is the creation of Manny Mejia, the hardest working man in Albany Park. He also runs Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, and when I say "runs," I mean he works there all day and here all night. Under those circumstances, I would NOT be as cheerful as he always seems to be. The menu has changed considerably since they opened. It's basically a bar & grill; burgers, sandwiches, tacos. The menu has become more eclectic (based on my memory) and has more Asian-inspired dishes, such as their rice bowls (poke, pork, and chicken katsu) and bahn mi. (Note: Manny worked at Jin Ju, so this isn't out of his wheelhouse.) The menu isn't large, but it has a nice selection. It could REALLY benefit from some vegetarian options. Right now there's one salad and a veggie burger. It would be easy enough to add a bowl with tofu (or no protein at all) and a veggie taco, and I think this neighborhood would appreciate it. Service is not up to the food. Many restaurants have reduced staff since Covid, and I think there were only two servers handling the restaurant and the patio the night we were there. (By the way, the backyard patio is LOVELY. Comfortable and secluded, with nice dining/drinking nooks) I was part of a party of five sitting on the patio. I was the second to arrive. I ordered a drink. By the time the rest of my party arrived, I hadn't received my drink. Eventually the other three arrived, and ordered their drinks. By the time their drinks arrived, I still hadn't received my drink. One of the drinks on the tray appeared to be my drink, so I took it, but it wasn't my drink. No one at our table had ordered the drink I received. I don't know if it was for another table, and neither did the server. But by the time those drinks came out, I was going to take a drink. Note that the kitchen closes at 9, and by 9:30 they'll be shagging you out the door. This seems to be standard in our post-Covid world. Big Hill is in a primarily residential neighborhood, with not much late night traffic, so this isn't surprising. Overall, Big Hill was a positive experience. The disappointments were truly disappointing, because they spoiled an otherwise very pleasant experience. I'll certainly be back, and I recommend it highly.

Leaving another review because the food and service continue to be excellent. This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant and I'm going to miss it when I move away. The guacamole and chips are outstanding (house made chips) hot sauce is delicious. Nice selection of beer. Great service. Tonight I'm getting a burger and I'm sure it's going to be delicious.

The drinks are good , ordered the steak sandwich and it was paper thin, like the old lady used to say where is the beef!!!

Great menu; had a wide offering that anyone can find something to pick from. Food was delicious and you can tell they use fresh, high quality ingredients. Atmosphere is also nice; clean and modern. Had the hot wings which were great! Great Buffalo flavor. Also had the burger which was one of the best burgers I've had. Great quality meat. The Guacho chicken sandwich is a must! Delicious chicken cutlet with mushrooms, chimichurri, and cheese. I'll definitely be back!

I got takeout from this place on recommendation of my Alderman. If what I had for takeout is just a taste of what it's like to actually eat inside, this might be one of the best new restaurants I've been to! We got a whole bunch of stuff, but every single thing we had was excellent. This place has awesome lemon herb wings and guacamole! We also tested out the elotes which were on the cob, but had perfect amount of lime and spice! We also had a sausage roll which was similar to that Irish dish, but made with an Italian twist. It was more like a sliced calzone! For dinner, I had the fried chicken burrito special which I expected to be a little crunchier, but had really bold flavors that were the perfect amount of spice and heat. The fries were also excellent. With this takeout, we had a couple of mixed drinks which were excellent. I had the honey jar which was a good mix of gin and sweet honey. I'm glad I caught the post by my alderman as this place was legitimately fantastic and a local small business we should be supporting during these times. I highly recommend!

I tried this restaurant in North Park on a whim. The reviews were very mixed and figured it was worth a shot. It's definitely a bar, with food. When you first walk in, there's a beautiful bar places in the back and a few small tables to sit for actual food. Despite that, I wanted food. We started with the poke stack. Quite a few yelpers wrote that it was good and they were correct! It comes with three pieces of a cracker that tastes like Nori but is a bit thicker, grade A quality tuna, and a few other ingredients. I would eat it over and over if I could. Definitely impressed! I, then, decided to try something out of the blue and get their steak toast. It sounded super interesting: sourdough bread, steak, tomato, cottage cheese. I like all of those separately but was unsure about them all together, especially the cottage cheese. Be warned, you NEED to like cottage cheese to get this dish. Overall, it was a very interesting dish. All the ingredients actually worked- I'd definitely recommend. A couple of others commented about the price. It's not too expensive, it's reasonably priced a tad bit on the high end. The poke stack was $14, cocktails are about $12, the entree was $17. Nothing too crazy- especially for good food!

Best restaurant in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is cute and inviting. Love all of the workers there. We are regulars and always feel so welcome. The food is incredible every single time!

The food here is incredible. I've never had a bad experience (I've been 5 times). They used to have a bowl- maybe chicken? That was so fantastic. I would try anything here. It's a perfect neighborhood spot.

I love this place and the neighborhood it's in. The interior is beautifully decorated, seating is well spaced and comfortable, outdoor patio is really charming. Food is fantastic! Try the poke stack, the brussel sprouts, and very single burger and dessert you can handle. One (minor) complaint: no coffee! They should have coffee.

A very friendly neighborhood place that offers delicious dishes! My friends and I ordered steak toast, hummus and BLT salad. The steak was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I believe they used white beans to make the hummus that was served with carrots, cucumbers and plenty of pita bread. I devoured my BLT salad because it was that delicious. My Kamikaze was a bit disappointing because it came with a cherry. There are only 3 ingredients in a kamikaze and cherry isn't one of them, not even to garnish. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

The overlooked North Park neighborhood is finally getting a trendy neighborhood pub. The owner of Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is opening Big Hill (Bryn Mawr - look it up!) with a full kitchen of upscale pub grub, curated tap, and specialty cocktail list. The interior vibe is wood and chill--Japanese scorched bee-hive wood, exposed brick, and touches from the previous Tofu House that occupied the space. Menu is city pub-grub, including some impressively fresh gauc with smoked paprika-dusted chips, wings, sausage bread, and more. The buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese crumbles was all crunch and flavor. People are gonna love this place.

I came back after a year to try out the seasonal specials. First thing I noticed walking in was that there was an old water smell in the air... it wasn't strong but faint enough that to distract me from my goat cheeseburger. Yes, I got the goat cheeseburger that had roasted red peppers on a brioche bun. It either came with fries or a salad but I got a side salad anyway in which was more than a side! The lemon vinaigrette paired well with the greens/cranberries with chopped radishes and cucumbers. The burgers was smaller than expected but the menu was right about a thickk patty. However, in my opinion, that was some good quality goat cheese! I would need to come back to try the rest of the specials. 5/10

Great dinner and drinks here. Ahi tuna taco was great! Great ambience. Highly recommended

My girlfriend had the Poké Bowl and I had the Flat Top Burger. We also ordered Elotes as an appetizer. The Elotes were great. I really enjoyed the addition of cilantro on them. I've never had that on an Elote before. The Poké Bowl was made with Rice, Tuna, green onions, ginger, sesame seeds & jalapeños. She enjoyed it, however she said it was a little heavy on the ginger. The flat top burger had grilled double patties, American cheese, onions & garlic aioli on a cornmeal bun. The burger was good, nothing special. Personally, the best part of my meal were the Elotes. The service was great. Due to Covid(I'm assuming), it was pretty empty. The patio is open as well for dine. Inside is open for dine in and they are social distancing tables. It's a very big spot. Had a nice bar as well. The prices are pretty much what you'd expect. This place wasn't bad but idk if I'd ever come back.

Excellent! The food was so delicious. We had a starter of guac n chips (homemade). The chips were still hot. Nice kick to the quac. Our entrees were parm special and the Cali sandwich. Yummy! Had to try the brûlée. DECADENT. We ate it so fast my pic is of a empty jar, lol. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere very cool. Lots of parking. All in all a great time. Will be back.

This place keeps impressing, from seasonal food and drinks, amazing happy hour, to top notch service. From Jason to Gwen to Dasha this crew is on top of things and always up for a wonderful conversation. My favorites include: the RH burger, Pimento cheese, either of the wings (especially the lemon herb), buffalo chix sandwich, and the elotes. Awesome beer selections! And, some of the creative drinks are some of the best I have ever tried in my life. Hats off to an incredible establishment!

Great neighborhood place. Wings are awesome! Pork tacos are delicious. Highly recommend!

An absolute gem - so glad we randomly found this place on Yelp. Stellar cocktails, innovative food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. So wish this was closer but I'll be making a trip back here for sure!

What a disappointment. My husband and I were so excited for a bar and grill in the neighborhood. WE LOVE Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club so couldn't wait to try Big Hill. The host was friendly and got us sat pretty quickly. We were freezing! My sister joined us and we shivered with our coats on. Looking around many other people had their costs on too. It took awhile to place an order, we ordered drinks and food at a be same time. It took about 10-15 minutes to receive our drinks and 30 for food. In that time no one came to refill water on check in, if they had we could have asked about our appetizer that never came. When our food arrived I asked about our appetizer, our server said it would be right out. We all finished our food by the time she came back to see if it ever came. At that point I just asked for our check. We got no "I'm sorry that never came out" nothing. Almost rude as if it was my fault. With an overpriced cocktail before tip it's about $30 a person. I had the tacos they were good but left a little hungry. Unfortunately this is an overpriced miss for us and won't be returning.

BASED ON LIMITED INFO. I'm sure the food is great. Didn't get any. After about an hour and a half of waiting for the server to appear I decided to not wait the extra couple of hours and just went their booze route. Ordered a banana boulevardier. Obviously had their own spin on it with the combinations but none the less should be similar to its forefather. WRONG! Nothing close. It was like brandy, not even good brandy, with some f*cking red dye... no orange peel garnish or even an ice cube (to be fair, that probably was in there and melted after sitting for another 30-45 min at the bar). Not the best first impression. If and when I return I will update it appropriately. PROS -nice look -friendly atmosphere CONS -slow -poor service -handed out dirty napkins

Very cool, hip (yeah, I'm old enough to say that) neighborhood gastro. We stopped in for a quick drink. I had a smooth Koval Old Fashion (missing the Luxardos), my friends had a dirty Kettle martini and a Half Acre Reaper Stout (Soo good). We fill our gullets with nothing but the finest! But What?! No coffee! My wife wanted coffee. They said no coffee... when baby wants coffee!!! eh, she'll have to wait, I guess. Suggestion: make coffee and pair with shareable deserts! Boom! Up that PPA! Lastly, that menu made me really want to eat again... But I said "Nay! Easy buddy. Just drinks tnite." Stay thirsty my friends! I'll be back.

Big Hill is one of the newest additions to the North Park area. It definitely stands out in terms of look and feel. Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant have been completely redone to have a chill/hipstery vibe. The waitress was attentive but not overbearing. She also seemed to have great knowledge of the drink menu. She was able to walk my friend through several beer options and the differences between some. I don't think the food was anything to rave about though. My friend and both got their Flat Top burger with fries and an order of chips/guacamole to share. The burger patties were just average but the caramelized onion and garlic aioili added some savoriness. The fries were delicious! I liked that it wasn't drenched in oil and salt. The chips seemed to have been homemade which was a nice touch. It was warm and crunchy when it came out. The guac was a tad to sour (limey) but tasted fresh! If I was in the area and wanted some standard American/bar food, I might go back. The service was great and they had drink specials. But, it's definitely not on my list to visit again anytime soon. There's metered parking available on the main street and street parking throughout the residential areas.

This place is so great. Tacos and guacamole are a fam favorite but I've loved everything I've had from their diverse menu. Super chill vibe when dining in, great staff, etc. North Park needs more places like this!

I'd been here pre-covid once, and had always meant to go back but well...stuff. Got carry out tonight and I'm wondering why I waited so long! We got Caldo Verde, Elotes, and BH and Flat Top burgers. All was FABULOUS! Definitely recommend the Elotes and the Flat Top. The burger was cooked perfectly and the carmelized onions and aioli mayo were a nice compliment. The carry out process via their website was seamless. Very easy to use and communication via text was great. I'm for sure returning and next time...drinks too!

Manny, also owner of BMBC (highly reviewed on Yelp), ia doing great things for the North Park community. Visited last night with the hubby - enjoyed ourselves some wings, burgers, and drinks. The wings (different, unique) were on point and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. This place has some Little Bad Wolf (Andersonville burger/bar hot spot) vibes. The restaurant has a few kinks to iron out (wait time), but I look forward to being a regular - so happy to have a bar in walking distance! P.S. There is metered and neighborhood free/permit parking. They plan to stay open until 2 AM.

This place was great. We sat in their outdoor patio area. Looked like there was only one waitress but she did a fantastic job. Best brussel sprouts I've ever had. The Oaxacan burger and the wings were good as well. Loved the way the restaurant looked inside and out. Will definitely go back!

Pleasant addition to this strip of Bryn Mawr Avenue. It's a bit pricey and boutiquely staffed, but well-designed and so far nobody I know has hit a poor menu item. It's also generally quiet and good for conversation. The bar, which is mostly craft everything, is carefully curated by the keep. Ask for recommendations because if you're a basic Shotnabeerski like me you won't recognize anything. Specialty custom cocktails are also carefully engineered with pride. It probably goes without saying, but this is a sister operation of Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club down the block. You might have the same staff serve you breakfast at one place and dinner in another, if you're into that kind of thing.

This place has good food and good drinks. The ambience isn't too shabby either. The service is a little lacking but I'm hoping once they got a regular stream of business that will work itself out. Take note: the apps are markedly better than entrees. Fingers crossed this place sticks around. It's about the only place in the neighborhood I'd want to spend a night out at.

Really fantastic New American style food. Nice selection of craft cocktails and craft beer. Our appetizers and entrees tasted phenomenal. They even have a kids menu.

I ordered an appetizer, and it took them OVER AN HOUR AND A HALF for them to make it. I sat there for over an hour and during that time I was not offered water or anything. On top of that they had to re ask me for my order 3 times, and they tried to get me to pay twice for the absolute shit show of my time there. If I could post 0 stars I would. I have gone to this restaurant for years, and I can safely say I will never come back after this debacle.

This is a real hidden gem . Casual pub fare but with a real gourmet flair. I've been here a couple times and found both the entries and appetizers very original and very tasty. They have a chef that seems to know what they are doing ! Cocktails are also a cut above . All at very reasonable prices . The restaurant design is cool as well . That use very raw and basic material such as particle board and re purposed wood slats and finish and compose it all into a very polished design statement . The whole experience is definitely worth going a little off the beaten trail!

Big Hill is a new American fare Bar and Grill in the North Park area. The concept was dreamed up by The owner of the Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, Manny. Manny and team have put together a wonderful environment, great food, and outstanding cocktails. We attended the soft opening and I had The pub burger with carmelized onions, the pickle plate, and The Pina Surprise. What can I say but wow! Service was very attentive, inviting, and provided great feedback on what to try based on what I liked! Big Hill is open 4pm-10pm daily and the menu is still being finalized through their soft opening. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for the next affordable great hidden gem in the North Park area.

I live in the neighborhood and I decided to take my Dad here for a belated Fathers day dinner instead of some other previous ideas that I had in mind to try and support the new local business. The first feeling that I had after looking at the menu was a little disappointment at not only how limited the menu was but the items on there were just kind of not that appealing in my opinion other then the burgers. Even the burgers only had two options and they didn't seem customizable. We both decided to order the flattop burgers. I would have considered the fish tacos but even with that the only fish that they had was Tuna which is probably the only popular fish I don't like. The atmosphere was good and I enjoyed the back ground music and the wait for the food was only about 15 minutes. I decided to order a side salad with a citrus vinaigrette. The burger and the salad were actually very tasty to my surprise. The citrus vinaigrette dressing on the side was one of the best I have ever had and even the burger tasted almost like it was home made from a Mom that knows how to make a burger. With all that said however I was still kind of hungry and considering the cost of the meal I am not sure that I will be coming back. If the menu options for my taste were better then I would say that I would be more inclined to be a repeat customer. I guess I will check the Yelp reviews to see if the menu has changed before I decide. Also, I should mention that the waitress was down to earth and knowledgable about the food. I give the owner credit for taking a chance and doing a great job with the design, ambiance and the quality of the food but my first impression was so close but so far. I hope it survives for the sake of the neighborhood because the street definitely need something like this to bring it back to life and it actually is starting to do that. Even if this place isn't for me ( I don't drink ) right now that doesn't mean you won't feel differently because the food is actually very good from what I tasted. Also, my Dad overall enjoyed his experience so at the end of the day that is what mattered most to me.

Such a lovely wedding anniversary dinner last night. From the poke stack, to yummy wine, to creatively rich (but not dense in your stomach) salmon, to the cozy patio seating, everything was perfect. Manny is amazing (and should be up for North Park Hero award if there's one!)! Never a disappointment. Bravo!

This is our neighborhood bar. We like the bartenders, we like the specialty drinks, especially the La Busceda (Mezcal Margarita). My husband loves their Old Fashioned. We enjoy the wings, the Poke Stack, the salads, cucumber app, and of course their outdoor seating. Most of all we are happy support Manny, the owner. Manny actively supports our community by supporting fundraisers and important moments in our neighborhood. We feel fortunate that he decided to commit to our community. My kids wish we'd bring them more, but the price point is on the high side, so we simply enjoy running into neighbors on our date nights. This is a college neighborhood, but we mostly see our parent friends here, with a sprinkling of college age folks. Headed here for Mother's Day pick up.

Not really impressed. I ordered a $10 glass of wine and it wasn't a full pour. The menu had a few items I might try, but they aren't really GF friendly, so they won't be at the top of my list. I would meet friends and others for drinks, but they are stingy so probably wouldn't order wine again.

I love this place. Such a great addition to the neighborhood! Definitely try "The Southern". Staff was so nice and the host at the door was AMAZING!