Burger Bar Chicago

Came alone on vacation. Burger and fried pickles were great. Oreo milkshake did not taste right, something was off; I could not figure it out. The owner was very friendly (I believe he was the owner) the bartender-I sat at the bar- not so much.

Our burgers were cooked perfectly! They did such an excellent job! I got the urban burger & my hubby got the bacon cheeseburger. We asked for medium rare and they were perfect! The fries & sweet potato fries were also delicious! The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly. They are paperless; so there is a QR code for the menu at your table. We didn't realize this and asked for menus. 🤦‍♀️ The waitress was super sweet when letting us know. 😊Thanks for a wonderful meal!!

had the vegetarian option- the Farmhouse Stacker with plant-based meat. It was truly delicious! My husband, however, preferred the Prime Burger and didn’t enjoy mine as much since he was craving real meat. But I loved mine! The atmosphere was lovely too!

Fantastic burger restaurant in Chicago with a lively pub atmosphere. The food was outstanding, with each dish offering a unique and special taste. The charcoal-grilled chicken wings with Tabasco are a must-try. The Chicago Handshake is a unique cocktail that you should definitely enjoy. The Reuben pastrami sandwich is their specialty. I’m sure they will serve it at any sitting, regardless of the meal.

Had an awesome experience here! Excellent food, service and the place is fun! Very chill and laid back. The menu isn’t overwhelming which is nice. We ordered the urban dinner Burger with truffle Parmesan fries. It was just perfect!

My fiance and I took a trip to Downton Chicago along with Shedd Aquarium. The Burger Bar had excellent reviews and wasn't a far stroll so we went for it. Let me tell you---- I used to be a vegetarian a few years ago, and visiting The Burger Bar on Michigan Avenue makes me proud to eat meat! I also enjoy that even if I was a vegetarian, this restaurant was more than willing to make any accomodations we needed. It takes a lot to get my hubby to go out to new places due to previous bad experiences, but he said it was one of the best meals ever! We both really appreciated the attention to detail in presentation of our meal, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and our server was absolutely a gem! I am not good with names, but I hope she knows that we adored her customer service and her work ethic. Will definitely be visiting again ❤️

Food was pretty good, would have been better if it arrived to be warm still. Despite this, my burger and fries tasted good. The wings were terrible though, can’t say for sure since they were cold though. Fried pickles were okay. I’m sure everything would’ve been better if it arrived to me when it was warm still. Tough to get the servers attention though, was waiting 20 minutes just to put in my drink order. Parking is not easy either. Had to park 2 blocks away. Overall, overpriced based on quality of food and service provided. Spent $140+ for simple meals for 2 people.

This was my first time being at Burger Bar, I had a party of 6 and they accommodated us very quickly. Their menu is really easy to follow and very creative. They have interesting “Signature Stackers” and the menu photos are really good examples of their execution of their plates. I built my own burger and it was phenomenal, beef was delicious and seared, the pulled pork was amazing, and oh my goodness, I got a side of Guajillo Aioli to try it out and I can say without a doubt it was PHENOMENAL. I wish I could’ve taken a gallon of it home. The Mac & Cheese was pretty good too. The Parmesan Truffle fries were so flavorful I should’ve placed an order to-go. I pray one day to have a Burger Bar closer to my home town. Highly recommended and kid friendly.

Great food and convenient location downtown close To grant park and millennium Park . They had a. Good open area. Service was pretty good they seated us after waiting for some time to prepare our table for a group with An advanced reservation. There is no need to reserve a table in advance but it doesn't hurt. They have a good selection of burger and also other types of food including appetizers and dessert. If you love pickles you have to try the deep fried pickles and I also recommend getting the side of truffle fries. Portions are reasonable. It's a good size. I usually have leftovers with a smaller tummy which they have sustainable to go boxes for. They do charge for to go containers and utensils which I think is a plus for sustainability. I tried the bbq crispy chicken burger , it was pretty good. Be aware that there are two types of chicken burgers so make sure to order the specific one :) I'd definitely come back to try their regular burgers and shakes when I'm more hungry!

NOAH was my server! He was very nice & knowledgeable of the menu. He answered my questions regarding the burgers very precisely. I got the urban diner stacker (because I love a good burger with a fried egg)! The bun was very soft which I loved. I got tots on the side. Any bar that had Tots is a good place to me. This was a nice place to stop by in downtown Chicago.

My friends and I were looking for a restaurant near our hotel. We decided on burgers and made a trip to Burger Bar Chicago. From the time that we stepped through the door, we received stellar service. We were greeted immediately and seated shortly after. Within 2 minutes, we were given water and told that our server would greet us soon. Our drink orders were taken promptly and the food order was taken once our drinks were delivered to the table. The food was hot and fresh. My burger was thick, juicy, and cooked the perfect temperature. The fries were fresh and seasoned nicely. I enjoyed every bite!! I was impressed with the level of service that I received. The server was attentive and the manager was polite, kind, and hospitable. When I am in Chicago again, I will definitely make a trip to Burger Bar Chicago!

Sometimes you just want to have a good burger, and the Burger Bar is a good place to get one. The burgers are tasty and moist, and the buns are perfect. (It's the bun that makes or breaks a burger.) Good service and atmosphere.

It's alright haha convenient for a soldier field game. The burgers look bomb. I was trying to be healthy and got the chicken caesar salad. Nothing too crazy but it was still decent.

Best Burger in Chicago by far no competition!! Best house made beer!! Service perfect. Ambiance perfect. Every time I come to Chicago this is the first stop!!

Delicious and fresh burgers. I got the queso and guacamole and it was sooo yummy. Very unique with little tortilla strips, queso and guacamole. My boyfriend got the hot and smoky stacker which had delicious bbq pork and sausage. Really unique flavors. We got a chocolate cherry pie shake to share that was so worth the calories. They are short staffed but you wouldn't know it because they were so attentive and fast. It was quiet at first, but then a basketball game started, so the bar filled up and got quite noisey. So just be aware of that possibility if you want less noise. Oh and the deviled eggs had a nice mustard flavor, but not overpowering

Staff are way too eager to leave early despite business hours. They state online and in store, that they are open until 10pm. I was asked if I wanted to order food, at 9pm was told the kitchen closes at 9:10pm, even with 30-40 diners in-house. I just wanted to chill after a long day for a few minutes, before ordering. I felt rushed, and I felt like I was a burden. So I left.

I haven't had this good of burger in a very long time! It was juicy and delicious! The fried pickles were so good! The breading on them was something I had before! Definitely worth ordering and would order it again! The waitress was very friendly and fast, even gave us tips on where else to eat in the city, since we are on vacation. The inside was rustic with TVs, and the collection of tap handles was really fun to look at! The menu was a scan menu and I am not a fan of those, for me it's easier to look at a menu and not scroll.

Amazing Staff, the bar manager runs a great place. The food is amazing. Besides the burgers the Tots and Badass Deviled Eggs are great.

I made a reservation for my daughter and I and when we arrived, we told the host. He said it would be a few minutes. There was a party of 3 before us who didn't have a reservation, and when a table opened up, he sat them first. We continued to wait and were sat about 15 minutes later. I know he forgot that we had a reservation because I made it on Open Table and they contacted me later, believing that I was a no show. (Once I explained the situation and even described our conversation we had with the host, they confirmed that we were there and awarded me the points.) He was very nice but I just feel in being so chatty with everyone he forgot to check us in. Anyway they have a variety of burgers or you can build your own. We ordered two of their specialties and the parmesan truffle fries. The burgers weren't the best I'd had, but they were large and quite filling. The fries were great! I saw someone eating wings and would return to try those.

Quite a bit of variety on the menu and decent sized burgers. I got the firehouse stacker, and loved that the chorizo added a tiny bit of spice. The brioche bun was super buttery and soft, although I do wish it could've been slightly thicker (the burger was very juicy). Wait time was a bit long, but it looked like there was only 1 server at the time. The restaurant was clean and not too loud.

Went to Chicago for a day trip and grabbed food to go at The Burger Bar. First things first, the manager is phenomenal. He was chatting with us as we waited for our food and even turned us on to a monthly special that he insisted we should come back for because it's amazing. The decor in the building was nice, it wasn't over crowded and the staff was super friendly. This spot was definitely a whole vibe. I got a bacon burger and my husband got a build-your-own burger as well as fries ;). We had quite the drive home to Michigan but we demolished our food as soon as we got home. The candied bacon was delicious and that's coming from someone that traditionally won't order bacon because I prefer to make my own. The fries were crispy and even after our long drive were tasty. My husband said his burger was on point and is looking forward to trying them in the future. We will definitely be back when in Chicago next and thanks to the manager's suggestion it will hopefully be by the end of the month.

Had quite an interesting experience at Burger Bar- needless to say it won't be forgotten. I will say, the wings were pretty saucy which is great coming from places that typically skimp on the sauce - gotta love a good chicken wing. Burgers were cooked just as you asked with plenty of the fixing. I tried a chili which I was found of to each his own. Ambience was typical of a sports bar pretty lively and easily accessible.

I came here with my girlfriend, we ordered the triple cheese Mac & Cheese, a burger each, she had truffle fries and I had roasted cauliflower. I found the experience here frustrating. I came in and no one mentioned that there was a QR code on a paper flyer for the menu. Then I asked for a menu and wasn't told that. Then the server came back and then on the third opportunity to tell me that I needed to scan the code to see a menu was I told that. This is a very typical gourmet burger place. Expensive food, a thick slab of ground beef stacked on top of thick slabs of onion in between a thick bun. If this is to your taste (it's not to mine), this place is fine. The sides were pretty mediocre. Mac and cheese and the roasted cauliflower had zero flavor, the truffle fries were OK. Burgers were done well - again, not to my taste, but done well so I didn't ding them for it - and if it's your taste, you will like them. Walked inside and they were blasting some rave music at 11:30 AM on a Monday and it was just a bit much, meanwhile the interior is sparsely decorated with zero character or flavor. Waited nearly 30 minutes for our burgers, server wouldn't bring out a bowl of lemons for our drinks (which has never been refused anywhere else else)... the service, ambience, and sad sack sides is what dragged this place down to three stars.

Stopped here for a burger while Visiting in Chicago. When we arrived we waited for about 7 minutes before greeted and sat. After which the hostess directed us to a table in the front which we didn't prefer. She then asked us where we wanted to sit. I shared with her if we could have sat ourselves we wouldn't have waited 7 minutes. The waiter and I had a little issue when i asked about the next table getting their food before us that ordered after us. He have a smart answer which really turned me off. However by the end of the visit he had apologized and we were good. Smiling together. Restaurant was nice and was not that busy at the time. Service was a little slow. We ordered and the food came out. We just ordered regular burgers, fries and an Oreo shake. Everything tasted really good. We'll Visit again when back in the area.

Tonight was our second visit to Burger Bar Chicago and both visits have been wonderful experiences. Burger Bar meets all your needs for a great bar to gather with friends, catch-up, watch a game, drink some brews, and eat good food! From the moment you walk in the door, service is welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We've loved our host-greeter and servers both times! The drink menu is extensive and too-notch. I get their house 1837 Red Ale and it is delicious. My husband got an IPA the first time and Fat Tire tonight. They have a great local and regional selection. Last time we both got build your own burgers and chicken sandwiches. But tonight we got named burgers. My husband got the firehouse stacker and loved the flavors. Very hearty. Spicy, but not overpowering. He got the side of sweet potato fries and enjoyed them. One side is enough for one person. I got the Wild Bill Bison burger and loved it. Not sure if I will ever be able to get something different. The goat cheese and tomato remoulade were divine. I got the side of parmesan truffle fries and it was totally worth the $2 up charge from regular fries. Prices were reasonable and the space is clean and open. We do get reservations through open table, which is a nice way to assure you have your place beforehand. After two visits, Burger Bar has won our hearts and we look forward to our next visit in the future!

I've walked past this place for years and I am SO MAD AT MYSELF for not coming here sooner!! I had the spicy chili ginger wings and oh my god they are some of the best wings I've ever had in my life. The sauce is out of this world and the wings have the slightest char to them. Husband had the fried chicken sandwich and kept saying "oh wow" after every bite. He said "we have to come back here" about 10 times throughout the meal. Obviously, highly recommend!!

Generally when I go out to eat I don't get a burger because it's usually a disappointing experience, this was quite the opposite. The second the food got to our table it was gone with in 5 minutes. The fries were cooked and salted perfectly, the menu had an array of perfectly matched flavors. This made my burger expectations reach new levels. It makes me sad this place only has 3.5 stars because everything from the service to the food to the decorations was amazing.

The food is really good. The lamb burger was outstanding. The service was slow; the server was upfront they were short staffed. It's understandable. Don't go if you're in a rush.

Burger spot in the south loop which is a nice find. Sadly, it didn't meet my expectations. The drinks were absolutely terrible and the burger flavor left much to be desired. For the price, it was incredibly disappointing to have such a subpar meal, but such is life I suppose.

The service was great, the food was okay. I truly did not enjoy the wings, but my Mom completely enjoyed her burger.

What great place. I was craving a burger and this hit the spot. I ordered a build your own burger with the house chips and they were filling without leaving me feeling gross and stuffed. The server was attentive and kind. I hope to be back the next time I am in town. Very comfortable atmosphere.

For one thing, it has a good name because it feels more like a bar. It can even be said the drinks are better than the burgers themselves. Burger Bar is in the South Loop surrounded by big ass buildings so it can be hard to find. Looks pretty nice inside, especially for a sports bar, which it seems they're going for a fancy version of. The location and atmosphere of course mean high prices. A convenient option for those walking back from the Museum Campus. It's at the corner of Michigan and Roosevelt. This also is close to the Roosevelt CTA station. Forget about the burgers for a second, and let's talk about the beers. It's $5 for a can of Old Style. That's the cheapest you can get, as it's a few bucks more for beers on tap. Garbage. How expensive are the burgers then? Fucking expensive. It's $17 for the Build Your Own Impossible Burger, which doesn't even include any toppings. According to the menu, it's no charge to add lettuce, onions, and tomatoes, but you have to choose these first. It's a couple bucks to add other toppings. As for the burger itself, it was good. We didn't get any sides. Already had paid too much. They have fries of course, and truffle fries if you feel like spending even more money for a little ass side. Good flavor in the vegan options for a burger. It's good they have some choices for everyone. The prices are out of whack.

For a town completely overtaken by Swifties this bar held their own on opening night. They were packed - completely packed. But the service was good, the place was clean and organized and seemed to be running smoothly. Their selection of burgers was impressive - not so much for variety but definitely for creativity! Since I'm always on the hunt for a solid veggie burger I had to try theirs and I'll say, it lived up to the claims! It was so tasty, crispy on the outside but soft in the middle, very flavorful and perfectly matched with a delicious bun and toppings. The parm truffle fries are legit, and those aren't always easy to do well! The homemade chips and guacamole was good, the chips were a little spicy for my taste but still good. It's a cool place with great food and good service.

I ate here with several friends while at a conference in the nearby Hilton, and even though we were there right around their closing time we had phenomenal service and food/drinks! Our server had a great sense of humor, was very patient with our party having one person show up about 15 minutes later than the rest of us, and kept the drink recommendations coming. I had THE Bacon Cheeseburger with an added fried egg over hard, and it was a phenomenal burger. The queso guac chips appetizer was great to share at our table of 5 along with the burgers, and their beer selection was top-notch with several sour beers to choose from, which made me happy!

The food was fresh and hot and came out quickly for a weekend night. Servers were also very attentive. I had the peach lemonade martini which was delicious. I also tried two of the appetizers and both were delicious. The burger was was a huge portion. I think fries (at this price point) should come with a burger. We shared an order. I did think it was tasty and I'd definitely go again. Grateful to celebrate a birthday at this trendy neighborhood spot.

I was running The Night Nation Run at Soldier Field last weekend and my friend and I stopped here for a Prime burger and a beer. The bar, and the surrounding tables were very spacious and welcoming. In general I'm not a fan of the South Loop area which I find very basic or contrived. Burger Bar I would not put in that category. The Prime 1/2 Pound Burger was truly divine. For sure not the best fare prior to a race, but it was GOOD! I will totally be coming here when heading to or from The Museums. I highly recommend it!

Great food the burgers were delicious and THE SHAKES!!! Our waiter was very nice! Kid friendly

We went here after the otter show for lunch, and it was delicious. The entire staff helped each other out which I love. They also have a photo booth. You can take pictures in and most people just put them on the wall. They have huge selection of beers, including a walk-in refrigerator filled!!!! For those of you who are into bathrooms this one was super clean and had tons of license plates on the wall. My boyfriend went and noty me.

I came here to try the poutine since coming by a good poutine is rare in the states. The bar itself was casual, the staff were very friendly, and the place was pretty busy! Good vibes all around. The poutine itself was average for what you can get in the states. The thick cut fries were the best part and the gravy had a nice kick to it, but it's nowhere near real Montreal poutine. 7/10 for trying though!

Stop in for burgers while in town with the family. The burgers were pretty good. We also had wings and ribs. Ribs were a little more charred the. My kids enjoy but not bad overall. I felt it was pricey though. $20+ for a burger without any sides.

This place is a dimly lit, mellow-feeling type burger bar (granted I came here during a Sunday night). The service is excellent and attentive, and if you're in need of a burger in the South Loop, Burger Bar has some interesting menu items that I haven't seen elsewhere. Price-wise I feel like if the burgers were a bit more flavorful, it would justify the 18-22ish price point but something about the way it was seasoned/prepped made more to be desired. Food: Hot & Smokey Stacker: it's a premium meat mountain burger with various proteins--very interesting to eat with the clashing textures of the various proteins, needed a bit more flavor and has likely taken a few years off my life (in a good way) Firehouse Stacker: honestly was pretty average, definitely felt like it could've been spicier Poutine: carbs galore! I think this could've done with a bit more salt

Would be great if you can get them to take your order. The waiter took the order of folks who came in after us and walked right by us when it was clear we were ready to order. I don't feel I should have to flag someone down to buy food. Edit: Food was great, first impression was a little rough but it was an excellent burger.

We've been here off and on for years and the staff are always exceptionally friendly. Service can be slow from the kitchen, but we know to expect that. The burgers are comprised of very high quality ingredients and prepared well. The hidden gems are the chicken and shrimp burgers. Excellent! The beer selection is also solid. We like the sweet potato fries and tots as well. The space is good sized, sports bar like and can get slammed if there are nearby Soldier Field or other events. We would come more often, but prices are high to match the quality of food and that doesn't always make the budget. Worth visiting!

7.8/10 Resolution Stacker, a vegetarian burger, including vegetarian patty, grilled portabella mushroom, arugula, roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, goat cheese, aged balsamic glaze, brioche bun. The patty had a nice crunchy texture but fell apart over time. The portobello mushroom was too small for the proportion of the burger. Roasted red pepper mimicked raw beef and could be omitted. The rest of the ingredients were fine. Overall, there was too much going on with the burger. Zesty shrimp burger was very successful. Spicy shrimp burger, jicama slaw, avocado, tomato + chili lime crema. Well-balanced in flavor with simple ingredients. Lemon pepper wings. #1 Jumbo seasoned and grilled Wings tossed in our tart & zesty classic lemon, pepper, and parsley sauce, charred lemon slices. Great flavor but was overcooked.

The service was a little slow for how light the crowd was , but food and beer were great.

In town for Lollapalooza, came here for a burger and a beer. Burger was great and Andrew T gave great service and was very hospitable and welcoming. Would recommend.

So I was excited to try this place but it was a bust! Service was trash, my mac-n-cheese was cold but the bowl was hot. Asked for a new one and got the same thing, ribs weren't meaty. And when I asked what soda they had he said only coke, Diet Coke and sprite l. But they have root beer I wouldn't be back

Horrible service, rude, snotty, servers swearing at each other, raw chicken served. Do not go.

I went to burger bar last night for what was my third time visiting and this visit was the most disappointing. My previous visits were both during restaurant week and were both good but not stellar. Last night I visited on the recommendation that they had some of the best wings in the south loop. My friend and I ordered 3 orders of wings to share and another friend ordered a burger. Firstly, it took nearly 40 minutes for the food to come out. The restaurant was somewhat busy but definitely not packed. For a burger and wings I would expect a little bit faster service. For the wings, which is why we came here, they had about 7 different flavors on the menu but nearly each flavor, other than the special of the month, had another flavor that sounded extremely similar. 2 different BBQ wings, 2 different Asian style wings and 2 different dry rub wings. In my opinion a simple Buffalo would do wonders at a place like this. The wings themselves were just ok. The serving size was very large and the wings were a good size so credit there. None of the wings however were crispy. The Korean wings had a really nice flavor, they sort of tasted like hoisin which be as nice. The Smokey mop bbq wings were decent and the ranch that it came with was also tasty. The most disappointing wing of the night was the fire. This was a hot dry rub wing. Firstly there was really no heat to the run. The only heat on this wing came from the Fresno chilis that they were topped with. Additionally, as I mentioned before none do the infra we're crispy so a dry rubs on somewhat soggy wings was not a pleasant experience. The aioli that topped that wings was tasty but in all honesty I would've preferred them to be tossed in that than the dry rub. The sides we ordered to share we're the tobacco onions which were good, and the parmesan truffle fries which were also not crispy. I think being served in a paper cup left them to sit steaming while they sat there. My brother did enjoy his burger, and it looked good so maybe I need to stick to their namesake if I go back.

Stopped by here on a Sunday after a Bears game to kill some time before hopping on the red line. The 4 of us were able to get seated right away, which was great since we were a little cold from the game. No cocktails here on game day, which was fine. 2 of us ordered cranberry vodkas, 1 beer, and 1 high noon. Food wise we got nachos and the deviled eggs. We tried to order chicken fingers, but since it was on the kids menu we weren't allowed to :(. I feel like it's impossible to mess up vodka cranberry cocktails. They were pretty basic - nothing special. The only reason this place gets more than 1 star is because our server was attentive and nice. He brought things out reasonably quick and checked on us often. Where this really went bad was the food. The deviled eggs were very average and it's $13 FOR TWO EGGS (4 pieces total). It was honestly a rip off and not filling at all - we each got 1 piece. The Queso-Guac-Chips was $10 and we got MAYBE 20 chips? The "housemade spicy tortilla chips" were forgettable and bland. The cheese was cheap nacho cheese that was a little sweet? Very weird. The guac was also bland. The cheese and guac serving size was also tiny for what I'm used to when I order nachos. Come here if you ONLY want drinks (I'm talking well drinks, beers, etc). Avoid this place like the plague if you actually want anything to eat.

Amazing place! My boyfriend and I stopped by this chill bar for an early dinner. There was nearly no wait to be seated, fast and friendly service! Best sweet potato fries we've ever had!! Really great burgers and s'mores shake was delicious too! Pictures on their menu look accurate to what they give you! We will be visiting when we are in the area again!

This was the worst place! I ordered ribs. They were the nastiest ribs I have ever tasted. $13. two bones and 2 little giblets they should be ashamed of themselves. sat at the bar they told me to scan the code...no problem. no one asked if I wanted a drink. ribs came with no napkin and the app had the nerve to ask for a fukn tip! gtfoh! never again! The ribs were from the day before.

Very nice place near our hotel the food was delicious and the serving size was generous. Ordered wings and burgers. Delish and had some for that midnight snack. Service was good and was a very laid back atmosphere.

I've tried, I gave them a second chance! The service here and wait time for food is terrible. The staff is nice as can be but have taken forever to get our food out twice. Once the order came out it has been incorrect twice. Good eats group needs to work on a lot. They claim they are short staffed, there was no one in the restaurant the two times I went. I do not recommend this place and it's a shame because it's below my building.

Staff wouldn't take my order inside, long wait time, and the online menu was confusing & my order was incorrect! 2 burgers for $65 was not worth it. Terrible experience. Spend your money elsewhere.

Visiting the area & loved this place! Bravo on delicious food with excellent service - must try the fried pickles !

This place was super crowded with the swifties on the day that I went but the service was still great and that's a great sign. The burger was delicious, nice an juicy and the fries were good as well. Good beer selection. Will have to visit on another day when it's not a major event in town to see what the vibes are like on just a regular day but overall would definitely recommend checking this place out.