Flagship Tavern & Grill

Came here for March Madness (it's a MSU bar) and we had a great time. Sat at the bar and service was super quick, they have great cheese curds but I'd avoid the fried pickles, not worth it. Also had one of the best burgers ever with a side of curly fries, no photo because we were starved and inhaled it. But we will be back during any sports games as they have tons of TVs showing a lot of different sporting events.

Staff is great and friendly and work very hard. Food is meh leaves a lot to be desired maybe they need better ingredients, and same with the drinks. Owners are committing wage theft, possibly broke and ghetto because staff allegedly are paid through Zelle Quickpay and no pay stubs are given, illegal alcohol acquisition as they have no legal distributor they just buy from next door and send employees to do it instead of themselves leaving themselves Scot free and the employees liable to legal action. The city of Chicago should really step in and close this place down if the owners refuse to clean up their act and pay their employees properly without stealing wages in claim of taking out taxes but not having them file any W2 paperwork as required by law.

Order late night delivery, food came fast and it was hot. I ordered 3 sliders, pulled pork, chicken tender and burger and side order of waffle fries. All were great, I’d skip the chicken as the tender was a bit chewy and dry but all in all a great late night dinner! Order of waffle fries was huge enough for 2 people! Will definitely order again! Thank you guys

Went for trivia on a Thursday - the atmosphere was great and the trivia was fun! However, the food was horrible and not correctly labelled. The sriracha chicken sliders had Franks hot sauce instead and were very dry. The order of fries was very small, barely enough for one person. Service was also horrible. Our waitress only came over one time to get us new drinks in the 3 hours of being there. It was not very busy and there were several waitresses just standing around so I don't think it was an understaffing issue.

Great bar food! Might be under new mgmt as I havent been since 2017 but the food and bev offerings have gotten 1000% better. Happy hour 12 til 6pm half off apps and 5 dollar drafts was a great deal. The tenders I ordered were crispy and juicy and so many good sauces, thick chunks in the bleu cheese. Carl took awesome care of us! I'll be back!

My friend group went to trivia night at this bar for years (even pre-Covid). This review is mostly a reflection of the ownership, rather than the staff who have always been nice to us through the years. There would always be gift certificates issued to winning teams (1st-3rd), which have been the same for years. When I last went in (Oct 2024) to use a certificate that our team won in July or August of the same year, I presented it to the bar as I got my bill. They said they'd never seen these before and they would honor it that day (like they were doing a favor for me), but would not honor them moving forward because this was a thing from the last ownership group. I asked when the new ownership took over and was told early 2024. So, the only two options I can think of are that the owners didn't know that their bar was issuing bar dollars through trivia night for almost an entire year, or they are aware and are just trying to not honor the bar dollars anymore because they're having financial troubles. Whichever it is, that's something a reputable business would honor and it is a pretty crappy practice to welch on that, as trivia night was the only reason we ever went there. The food is so-so at best. The last takeout order that I got from them had some of the most forgettable fries I've had in a while. I tried to share some with people I was taking a road trip with right after picking them up and everybody had a few then said thanks, but I'm good...

CLOSED. Flagship recently got sold, which I’m devastated to hear. I’ve been frequenting since I moved down the street 2 years ago. I hope the new owners retain the staff and that bourbon BBQ sauce. Thanks for wonderful nights, you will be missed!! Edit: I miss the old Flagship. I’ve been a few times since owners changed and it’s just not good anymore, in terms of food and service.

One of the best sports bar with the whole package-staff, service, environment TV/Audio I’ve f Great food specials and plentiful draft beer selection form the street from Wrigley field.

Went on a Saturday evening to watch the Tennessee-Georgia football game. This is the Tennessee alumni bar so it was packed. Surprised at how good the food was - we had an order of Buffalo wings and tater tots. Service wasn't bad for how crowded it was. Great spot to watch sports.

Flagship trivia with Nicole on Thursdays was my favorite spot in the city since before the pandemic. The new owners have ruined the bar and owe staff members money that they are refusing to pay. The service is awful and there is often just one staff member serving a full room. They are constantly out of several food items and most drink options. So disappointing.

I'm not sure if they got a new owner or what the catalyst is but flagship is not what it used to be. The food is significantly worse and they are understaffed consistently. The food here used to be the best in the neighborhood but I went in today and they gave less than half the amount of cheese curds they used to. Which is ok considering the cheese curds went from a 8/10 to a 3/10. Our friend really didn't enjoy the fish taco. They give plastic utensils now I guess. They forgot a drink order completely. It's a shame that this Titan has fallen Sincerely your Roscoe Village neighbor

Stopped here last night for dinner with a group of friends before a show. We left after we ordered a round of drinks because they were out of a lot of food we were trying to order, and there was zero toilet paper in the women's bathroom. Hard to tell if they were horribly unprepared for a Friday night, or if they're on their way out. I was so embarrassed for having recommended the place, based on what I saw online.

Such a great atmosphere! Our waitress was amazingly attentive and as soon as our glass was empty she was asking and bringing us another one! Took in a MIchigan State basketball game and there was a DJ, multiple raffle prizes and specials all night long. I also enjoyed a quesadilla with chicken which was phenomenal!

Solid food, quick and attentive service, great options for everyone. Wings/burgers were delicious Love the fact that you can mix and match any of the Slider options Only negative thing I have is I wish the hand cut fries were a little more crispy but other than that, everything was Fantastic I will definitely come back

I was so pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food! The French Onion soup was outstanding (shout out to Antonio for the recommendation!). The food was excellent and the service was even better.

Food was very poor. Drinks had pretty bad value for the cost. Took a while to get service and it was slow.

Was never a huge fan of this place but I've been many times in my 5+ years of living in the neighborhood. Under new ownership I've been 3-4 times, terrible experiences all around, out of food and drinks multiple occasions. From friends and other neighbors I've heard the same since, plenty of better spots to go in the neighborhood. Nothing special about this place.

I stumbled across Flagship Tavern and Grill while searching for a place with outdoor dining. When I got to the restaurant I saw that they had a designated area for outdoor dining but no tables and chairs setup. They were only setup for indoor dining but I took a risk and asked if my husband and I could sit outside. To our surprise they were very much willing to move a table and two chairs outside. We were informed they had just sold their old furniture to allow them to upgrade to newer furniture. For anyone interested in indoor dining the inside is massive which allowed the restaurant to easily space out tables. I didn't feel uncomfortable whenever I went instead to use the restroom. The restroom was very clean and seems as though they made more of an effort to ensure the public facility was thoroughly cleaned. The bar menu and food menu is straightforward. My husband and I opted for the a burger with fries. I got the Flagship burger which did not disappoint. Since the Flagship burger is their namesake burger they loaded on all the delicious ingredients. I was completely surprised by how many fries came with the burger because it seems like restaurants give you just a taste especially if it comes with the meal and not an additional charge. The price of the food is reasonable for the area it's located in. I was able to easily get two meals out of my dish. I was able to reheat my fries up in my air-fryer so the leftovers were just as good as when I first visited the restaurant. I would highly recommend stopping by Flagship Tavern and Grill. The staff was unbelievably accommodating as well as very friendly. If you aren't comfortable with dining in just yet they offer take-out and I saw a few delivery drivers picking up food.

I have dined at some of the finest restaurants in the world. In fact, many Michelin star restaurants fear me due to my highly refined palate and my elite Yelp review skills. If I had to chose between any of those elite dining establishments, and flagship tavern, I would chose flagship 11/10 times. The haters always say "oh but Griffin, surely Flagship doesn't compare to French laundry?" My bad. I forgot that French Laundry gives you J mo shots on the house, and they have TVs in the bathroom so you can you watch your team make a goal line push while taking a dump. Oh wait. YOU CANT. but you can at Flagship. Not to mention the food is GREAT. A true Chicago staple that all must experience! OFFICIAL RATING - GOATED

Good team working there, plus they have a Golden Tee machine. Tater tots are always good, and they have them. Wasn't crowded. PaRking on street

Came in for the bingo night, great food, good drinks, and funny host! Definitely will be coming back, I recommend the cheese curds!

Great place for burgers, beer, and sports. I ordered the Flagship burger and it was yummy. The water cups are marvelous (great for holding). The service was nice and welcoming. I can see this place being very lively during the weekends.

This is the grilled cheese and tomato soup they just sent me via delivery . Don't even bother

Enjoyed a nice afternoon of NCAA March madness. Warmed up by the fireplace. Enjoyed the Bourbon Bacon burger and chicken wings. We even caught a nice spring rainbow outside.

Flagship was a good time. Especially since I went in on a rainy Wednesday and had low expectations. They had bingo night, and frankly, I didn't think I was going to like it, but I can see why the geriatric community loves it. I had a good time. The place filled up fast, but the servers were ready. They kept up fine, and the drinks kept coming. I love how they had a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches. Would love to come and try them all. We had the plain grilled cheese, and it came with tomato soup. We also had the grilled veggie dish. The grilled cheese was plain, but the veggie dish was surreal. I wanted to order another one, but I came with other people, so I didn't want to look like a fatty. I am coming again for that dish. Great neighborhood bar! You should visit it!

Went to Flagship for trivia tonight and had a terrible experience. The service was awful, the fried pickles came out raw, then were thrown back in the fryer when we sent them back. Burger was not what was ordered, steak sandwich was tiny and was charged extra for tater tots even though the kitchen brought fries. Then they ran out of Miller Lite bottles and tried the Miller Lite Draft which was skunked. And of course that beer was still on the bill even though they swapped it out for another beer that we were also charged for. The manager and owners did nothing and offered to "take care of us" next time, whatever that means. There won't be a next time. We've been going there for 15 years and it's clearly not a place that values their customers.

Me and my friends went there last night dinner for. It wasn't busy and we got a table right a way. The server was nice and friendly. My friends order chicken tenders. One of my friend order a draft beer and my friend order a sour. It's between a beer and a hard cider. I had the diner burger with fries and Coke (with no ice ) We will go back for drinks and without their daughter.

My youngest decided to Yelp something to eat while we were on Belmont and he found this gem and so glad we came here! Waiter was so nice and working by himself... Han and Swiss was good, got the nachos which was tasty. Older son got the chicken fingers and a side of fries which he enjoyed and youngest loves the loaded fries and his burger. BFF likes the fish and chips but thought it had a bit too much breading. But the fish was good. Waiter even made my son a Cherry Pepsi! Double win!

food was great! i got a grilled cheese. i LOVE a pickle with my meal good atmosphere!

I want to first say that the people who worked here were very nice when we made our reservation for a playoff game and while they were serving us. However, they were not wearing masks at all, they didn't follow city laws to check if entrants were vaccinated, and they didn't have half of the beers that they had listed for bottles/cans, and my wife got a Stella from draft that was super watered down, and tasted like they hadn't cleaned their beer lines. We also sat in the back and there was quite a bit of gas smell coming from the kitchen. Again, nice people, but they're not following guidelines with Omicron going on, and it seems like the bar is going downhill.

Hands down the best spot in Lakeview. Great food. A wide variety of liquors and beers. I went there for the first time Friday night and instantly felt like I was home, and ended up coming back Saturday and Sunday. The service from every member of the staff from the owner all the way down to the bar backs is top notch and they are very attentive to their customers. If this place isn't a staple in your nightlife routine you are seriously missing out. I will definitely be making the drive from Michigan just for this place again. Thanks to everyone that works here for amazing service and an even more amazing experience.

My friend and I unexpectedly stopped in here on Sunday after running errands and ended up having such a fun afternoon!! Football games were on so the crowd was lively and a good time. We sat at the bar and every bar tender at some point spoke with us either to check in or just make conversation and were all awesome. We definitely want to come back here for trivia night or karaoke night!! Shoutout Emily for the yummy Vegas bombs

I'm on a quest to find the north side's best chicken caesar wrap (within delivery radius). Flagship is a solid contender. While the dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste -- I prefer a creamy caesar -- the ingredients were solid all together. Came with a surprise side of fries that were a bit soggy -- to be expected from delivery fries, let's be honest -- but seasoned very nicely.

We're going to come back and see if we just hit a bad day but our very first impression was not so good - related to the SERVICE alone. That's all we were able to experience. Pro- we walked in and were given the option to sit at a reserved table that wouldn't be sat for an hour. We were just looking for a quick drink and maybe a snack. Perfect Con- my margarita took a long time. Fine, people mainly order beer here. Not a deal breaker. The taste? They use bottled lime juice. Con- other tables got up and I wanted to see if we had options to stay, obviously since the server did not return we did not have that option. Con- we never saw our server again. We had menus. Finished our first round quickly, wanted a second and a snack. Con- we give up and decide to leave. I get up to pay at the bar as we're tired of waiting. Our server and the person who seated us are now at a table drinking with other people. Guess they finished their shift? Pretty crappy experience.

This place is always a fun place for my friends and I to go to.. I am not going to lie, if your friend ever wants to do a party --THIS is the place to have it at. The staff is SO much fun & they are always so sweet whenever we come in! I honestly love coming in because it is always SO much fun. They do offer a couple of specials throughout the week so I'd definitely check those out and head there specific days. For example: They have $2 tacos and the tacos are a decent size but the Cheesy Corn dip IS the reason to go for $2 tacos night.. Man, how I wish they had that on the normal menu all the time. It is SO good.

Stopped in to grab a bite on a Sunday morning. Had to stop somewhere else afterward. I got a bloody, popcorn shrimp, and the Flagship Burger. The bloody was okay. The menu touted a bloody with horseradish, bbq, and a bunch of other stuff in it, but what I was served was clearly bloody mix and vodka. It tasted like exactly that, which was a disappointment, but not as bad as the rest of the meal. The popcorn shrimp was indeed "lightly battered" but very oily and grew soggy within minutes. They were served alongside buffalo sauce and what was supposed to be "Dijon ranch." The buffalo sauce was just that, but the supposed Dijon ranch was blatantly just ranch, and seemingly not made in house. The burger was the second biggest disappointment of our visit, next to the service, which I'll get to. I ordered the meal that shares the name of the restaurant thinking, "it has to be good if it's they're signature burger," and was let down. The patty was not hand-made. It was not seasoned, even with as little as salt or pepper. The toppings (avocado, onion straws, and some special sauce of some kind), aside from the tasteless twice-cooked bacon, were all bunched in the middle of the top bun and smashed together in some tasteless unrecognizable lump. It tasted like almost nothing. The breakfast potatoes that I got on the side were great, though. Seasoned well, with a nice crispy skin, and not dripping with fryer oil. The icing on the cake was the service we got from the bar tender, who would rather hang out with people at the end of the bar then do so little as ask if we need water or check and see if the food tastes alright. She didn't ask if we needed boxes for the food that had maybe three bites out of it. She didn't ask if we'd like another drink. She didn't ask anything other than taking our initial order. If eating food served right off of the shelf at Restaurant Depot is your thing, this is your place. Otherwise, steer clear. Almost $80 well-spent. (I'll give a pity star for the Malort shot we got, even though it cost $7 per pour; great mark up there.)

Great neighborhood spot with options for everyone. For being a tavern, I didn't expect much with their food but it's actually really good, in my opinion! Vegan and vegetarian options as well. Service is super friendly and they have great drinks. I'll have to make it to trivia Thursdays :)

Seems to be a ghost kitchen here that sells breakfast sandwiches on Seamless. Just wanted to give a heads up, avoid "Brekkie Bagels", that has same address.

Simply the best the city has to offer. In the absence of some of my favorite watering holes during COVID, Flagship remains steadfast in its excellence. I first arrived on a cold, rainy Wednesday night to meet some friends. Ended up staying far past my bed time losing repeatedly at bingo. Got absolutely annihilated on St Paddy's Day, Cheryl (possibly the best bartender in the state of Illinois) got me through some hard times with stiff drinks. I'm here right now and I already can't wait to return and drink my face off. Long live this Mighty Ship. Flagship Forever.

100% would not recommend. Went here for a Bears game and the experience could not have been worse. The stereo system does not work, so they play the TV audio from a Bluetooth speaker. Bad sound quality. Their employees were clearly drunk and slurring their words. Plus the food is very bland and came out cold. Do not go here.

I am currently here on a Friday night and it is busy but not overwhelming claustrophobic. Miranda is honestly the best bartender I have seen in a while. She is attentive, polite and remembers my drink even though there are lots of other customers here. I highly recommend coming here and asking for Miranda behind the bar! She will NOT disappoint. I don't usually do reviews but I had to for her because I was so impressed.

I found this place while my friend was getting a manicure for her baby shower. I was thoroughly satisfied with the drink options and the service was superb. It was the perfect duck off for anyone looking to stop in and get a drink or two on a Saturday afternoon.

I wanted to like this place and gave it a far try, been here a hand full of time. Between the white bartenders using racial slurs in front of customers, drinks being spilled on me and my friends, finding stuff floating in drinks on more than one occasion and having take out orders repeatedly messed up, I won't be returning, unfortunately. :/

I've been coming here since august of last year and I love it. I love the vibe, the staff, the food, the music. can genuinely say this is the best bar I've been to w great service. Cole is amazing, along w the rest of the staff who are so attentive and always have a positive attitude.

5 stars all the way around for service on Sunday Funday during football! Everyone was so helpful when my boyfriend came in on crutches, they also have a bazillion games on (and turned the game in that we were there for in particular), and were overall friendly throughout our entire visit. Some great fall beers on tap, and of course great food options. We plan to make this a regular spot for games.

We love Flagship the bartender taught me how to tie my shoes which is something I've always struggled with.not anymore

The food here is fantastic. I have yet to have a grilled cheese sandwich more scrumptious (except for the old fashioned ones my grandma used to make me) The service can be a little slow. Sometimes they are packed and only have one waitress! Other than that it is a great little neighborhood bar and has great food. And taco Wednesday is a great day to go and get good cheap tacos!

I used to go to Thursday Trivia back in the day. Nowadays because of covid, I rarely drop by but I often get their buffalo grilled cheese delivered. Great spot.

Wow! This place had - at best - mixed reviews. I stopped by on a Tuesday lunch hour and had the pleasure of Cheryl (spelling?) taking care of me. She was pleasant and welcoming during an admitted 'slow time of the day'. Average selection of drafts. Cheryl suggested either the Siracusa Chicken sandwich or the Diner Burger. I went with the Diner burger and was REALLY glad I did! Cooked medium w/2 six ounce patties, it's what a good 'Big Mac' should be! Asked for extra pickles and shredded lettuce (it could have used a bit more lettuce, but I'm a lettuce fan) and it was DELICIOUS! Well constructed and nice balance of the flavors and condiments. The Truffle Fries stole the show! Skin on and cooked to perfection (crispy outside/smooth inside). Really good Sports Bar ambience so can't wait until things are 'normal' (HA! ;-D) to come back and ask for Cheryl and have another Diner Burger w/Truffle Fries! Thanks Flagship...see you soon!

If you're looking for a fair game of trivia, go somewhere else! Teams clearly get answers from staff behind the bar and ruin the fun for people trying to enjoy the game. We've attended a handful of times and watched the same group of girls (C's Get Degrees) use their phones and get answers from the bartenders to win the free drinks and prizes at the end. Sure, do it one night but when it happens every time...pathetic.

Came here because my parents and there friends were in town. A simple walk from my house, which is great!! They opened up early for the World Cup games. Nicely decorated and has plenty of tvs to watch any type of sports you would want to watch. Even the bathroom urinals have TVs so you won't miss a beat!! Also have outdoor seating on nice days.. We came on a Saturday, they had there brunch menu. I got the breakfast skillet and I would give it about a 3.5 out of 10. Service was pretty slow. My mother got the biscuits and gravy and it was disgusting. Everyone else seemed to like there food. I will go back there for drinks and possibly on Wednesday's they have $2 tacos and $2 Coronas.

Unbelievable. I'm brand new to the neighborhood and the Flagship's menu looked great so I walked around the corner and sat at the bar. A server approached with a menu and I smiled and said "Hey, how's it going?" She put the menu down didn't say one one word to me and continued walking down the bar, apparently to get a drink menu. How does any service business expect to be successful with absolutely rude servers? She clearly saw and heard me as we made direct eye contact.The minute she kept walking without saying anything I got up and walked out. I proceeded a half a block to the Pony Inn where I was greeted warmly and taken care of like a valuable customer. I wouldn't walk back into the Flagship if was the the last pub in the neighborhood. I hope someone on the leadership team takes note.

Came here with a group of friends to watch the NBA finals. We made reservations which was convenient since we thought it might be crowded. It wasn't but at least we were covered. Monday special was $6 for wraps/salads (there were only 3 wrap choices and 1 salad choice). The A sign they had even said $6, the waitress confirmed it was $6. On the menu, it even said it came with a side! I got sweet potato fries. What a deal. The food was pretty good for what it was. My BBQ chicken wrap was definitely worth the $6. Plenty of TV screens and seating throughout. My only gripe was that the receipt showed an extra $1 for my side. I thought it was included! I think the waitress should have stated this upfront, especially since I was asking about the $6 special. This wasn't about the extra dollar, just the fact that there was no communication about it, either verbal or on the menu/A sign. Things to note: -Metered street parking. But you can park in the neighborhood area for free! Paulina and Fletcher area. -Great for groups, they split checks!

Don't bother ordering food from here. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and the avocado on it was brown and the tomatos were literally disintegrating. Also the worst french onion soup I've ever had. The soup was grey? Not the rich brown color it should be and the onions were way too ripe. Don't pay extra for the tater tots either. It's the same froze ones you get from the grocery store. This place is less than 15 minutes from my house and the food was luke warm at best. None of this food is fresh and overall poor quality.

I ordered chicken fingers for delivery (via Yelp/Grubhub) and what showed up can only be described as pathetic. I can't imagine whoever plated these thought that this was a good idea. They arrived lukewarm and appeared to be sitting under a warmer all day. They also didn't come with the buffalo and barbecue sauces the menu said they did. Very disappointing and a waste of $15.

I am a lover of fried pickles, unfortunately these seemed to miss the mark. Too greasy and the batter lacked seasoning. My friend and I got the tacos which were also disappointing. The fish tacos were over fried with almost no meat within them and they don't let you mix and match your three tacos, which feels limiting. I did try the Juicy Peach beer which was delicious! It's a large menu so I'm still open to seeing if some of the other options can redeem the first experience. The staff was also very friendly!

A new local favorite!!! Moved to Lakeview not too long ago so just been exploring and trying new restaurants in the area. I have been here twice already since discovering! Once I had brunch with my bf and got the chilaquiles- delicious and fresh! Their mimosas aren't the besssssst but they're cheap so it's all good! I love their strawberry peach Bellini. The 2nd time I was with my friend and went all out. Grilled cheese Mac and cheese, tomato soup and fries with the champagne tower thing. It was so good I'm still dreaming about it. Service is not the best but it's worth it to have some good food and drinks.