Ramova Grill And Taproom
Restaurant · Bridgeport
3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
Highlights
Ramova Grill revives Bridgeport's historic theater vibe with killer chili, inventive comfort eats, and a top-shelf Other Half Brewing taproom.
Ramova Grill revives Bridgeport's historic theater vibe with killer chili, inventive comfort eats, and a top-shelf Other Half Brewing taproom.
"Kevin Hickey has revived the restaurant within Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre, which closed in 2012, serving beef and vegan versions of its celebrated chili and using chili spices in a bloody mary made with vodka, tequila, or gin. Diners who can’t handle the heat can go for a diner breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage, and kugelis, or biscuits & gravy." - Sam Nelson
"The Ramova, a revived music theater in Bridgeport, has a diner and brewpub — the beer is from Other Half out of New York. The cocktails and food are from the James Beard Award semifinalists the Duck Inn. Their partner and drink maestro, Brandon Phillips, has mixed up a batch of delicious kegged cocktails to serve impatient concertgoers. Find espresso martinis, micheladas, Bloody Marys (with garnishes like a mac & cheese ball), and more." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman
"The Ramova Theater is back in Bridgeport, and the blue-collar corner diner also gets a second life thanks to Kevin Hickey and the crew behind iconic Chicago restaurant Duck Inn. The main event is the South Side chili, a classic recipe that’s lasted generations and has been revived for a new generation." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Naturally, the most convenient place to eat or drink before a show at the venerable Ramova Theater is the grill and bar attached to it. But the spicy chili is a headliner in its own right, and full of complexity thanks to spices like aleppo pepper and cardamom, plus some sour cream and cheese for added richness if you decide to dress it up. Order a supporting act to dip into this star dish, like a mini grilled cheese, mini duck fat corn dog, or bulgogi slider." - josh barnett, john ringor
"Naturally, the most convenient place to eat or drink before a show at the venerable Ramova Theater is the grill and bar attached to it. But the spicy chili is a headliner in its own right, and full of complexity thanks to spices like aleppo pepper and cardamom. Order a supporting act to dip into this star dish, like a mini grilled cheese, mini duck fat corn dog, or bulgogi slider. Ramova has a little retro diner section on one side with checkered floors and red stools, but if you prefer being in the present, grab a spot in the larger taproom with minimalist light wooden accents. " - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
