Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar
Restaurant · Bucktown
2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Highlights
A lively cocktail haven, this Bucktown gem serves up deliciously reimagined American-Chinese classics in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
A lively cocktail haven, this Bucktown gem serves up deliciously reimagined American-Chinese classics in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
"This Chinese spot in is from the Giant team, and is just as much a very good Chinese restaurant as it is a bar. The food menu is long, and you’ll find tasty versions of everything from spicy mapo tofu to shrimp toast to sweet and sour chicken. They also have great Happy Hour deals like $11 dan dan noodles or $9 old fashioneds. Just know this place is busy so plan on waiting a while for a seat at the bar (which is first come, first served) and definitely make reservations if you want to eat at a table." - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen
"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, Ashok Selvam
"A Chinese restaurant offering a unique twist on classic cocktails and dishes." - MICHELIN Guide
"When: Daily 5-6pm The Deal: $6 Draft Beer, $9-$10 Select Cocktails, $6-$11 Snacks This Chinese spot from the Giant team is just as much a fun bar as it is a restaurant. Expect it to be crowded and full of loud people who seem like they’ve been at Happy "Hour" for days. We like the fact that for $12, you can get a draft beer and a great drinking snack like an egg roll or spring roll. Or, if it’s really been a long day, spring for the $11 combo of a shot, PBR, and an egg roll." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"This Chinese spot in Bucktown is from one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago—Giant. And Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar is just as much a very good Chinese restaurant as it is a bar. It’s loud and crowded, and the large space is full of people who are clearly having a good time. The food menu is long, and you’ll find tasty versions of everything from spicy mapo tofu to shrimp toast to sweet and sour chicken. They also have great happy hour deals like $11 dan dan noodles or $9 old fashioneds. Just know this place is busy so plan on waiting a while for a seat at the bar (which is first come first served) and definitely make reservations if you want to eat at a table." - Adrian Kane
