Son of a Butcher by WHISK

American restaurant · Logan Square

Son of a Butcher by WHISK

American restaurant · Logan Square

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2934 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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American eats such as burgers & BBQ, plus cocktails, served in tavern surrounds with TVs & a patio.  

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"It’s important to maintain reasonable expectations. You’re not going to lose your sh*t at the bank because they don’t sell dog food, for example. Try to keep this in mind when eating at Son of a Butcher. It’s a neighborhood bar serving some pretty good bar food, and if you don’t expect anything more from it, you’ll probably leave happy. This place looks and feels like a classic Chicago bar - it’s dark inside, with leather booths and a lot of wood. The space is comfortable, and friendly servers make hanging out here highly enjoyable. But Son of a Butcher also has an extensive food menu, and while some of the things on it are great, others really aren’t. So if you have a long night of drinking ahead of you, prepare by writing the following info on your hand for later. photo credit: Sandy Noto Like its sister restaurant, Whisk, Son of a Butcher serves a lot of burgers, plus Mexican dishes like tacos and nachos. But unlike Whisk, this is a dinner-only operation (except for weekend brunch, which Chicago law requires all restaurants to serve). If you stick to something involving a hamburger patty, or one of the carbs-covered-in-cheese options (i.e. standard drunk food), you’ll be satisfied. All of the burgers are solid, and options like the Pambazo (with potato and chorizo hash on a guajillo soaked bun) and the Rise and Shine (topped with scrambled eggs and served on French toast) keep things interesting. Equally good are things like nachos, loaded tater tots, and masa steak fries - deep-fried pieces of masa topped with chopped skirt steak, cotija cheese, and guacamole. But there are definitely dishes you want to avoid, like everything on the “From the Pit” section of the menu. The barbecue here is terrible. Count on fatty brisket, dry wings, and tough ribs covered in a sauce that will remind you of nothing more than a McRib. When it’s a $5 limited edition sandwich, it’s cute, we guess. When it’s a $25 full slab, not so much. Son of a Butcher is a good neighborhood spot to hit up with a group of friends, on a booze-filled date, or solo (sit at the bar) when you don’t feel like drinking alone with your roommate’s cat. And if you stick to burgers and other bar food classics, you’ll be fine. It’s really all about managing expectations. Food Rundown Any Of The Burgers The burgers are good, and what you should be eating while here. You can’t go wrong with the Classic, which comes with pork belly and an egg, but feel free to get more creative. The Rise and Shine has scrambled eggs, chorizo, and pepper jack cheese, and is served on two pieces of French toast. If all the alcohol you’ve consumed hasn’t already made you useless, this burger will. Masa Steak Fries The fries in this dish are (as you might expect from the name) made of masa, and they’re fantastic. They come topped with skirt steak, cotija cheese, and guacamole. We’re fans. Poblano Mac And Cheese When we see “poblano” and “three cheese sauce” in a description, we expect flavor. This had none. Skip it. Nachos With Carnitas These are perfectly satisfying bar nachos, with a spicy cheese sauce and fresh jalapenos giving them some kick. You can choose the meat (options are brisket, chicken, carnitas, and steak). We like the carnitas. Baby Back Ribs You should avoid the “From the Pit” section of the menu altogether. If you are going to order something, get the ribs. But the overly sweet sauce will remind you of a McRib. Do with that information what you will. Steak Taco This is a perfectly fine steak taco. It’s very straightforward - it comes with cheese, pico, and cilantro. Shrimp Taco This taco tastes fine, but is a mess to eat - the sauteed shrimp are dressed with a garlic mayo that makes the tortilla disintegrate. So eat fast, or expect it all to end up on your shirt." - Adrian Kane

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"Son of a Butcher, originally opened in 2015, is closing after four years in Logan Square. Operator and chef Rick Rodriguez has been managing the restaurant for the past three years, renaming it Son of a Butcher by WHISK. The restaurant specializes in grilled meats, with standout dishes like smoked chicken wings. Despite its neighborhood charm and popularity, it faced challenges such as liquor license renewal issues and financial burdens from high credit card fees. The restaurant will close on Sunday night, with Rodriguez looking to focus on Whisk and considering opening a new restaurant in suburban Evanston later this year." - Ashok Selvam

Son of a Butcher to close this weekend in Logan Square - Eater Chicago
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"Son of a Butcher by WHISK is back open in Logan Square after closing for repairs." - Ashok Selvam

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Miguel Angel

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Stopped by to give it a try and when we arrived a guy was there in charge of the seating. He said there was a 40 plus minutes wait or seat by the front door. Just sat by the front door and our server cane around not long after that. She didn't give her name but in the receipt it says Emilie, she offered drinks including mimosas but I wanted to get coffee which was good. I tried the chef's David delight and I thought it was good, not spicy with a good flavor. It cane with 3 corn tortillas. The Aztec scrambler was good. Our server did come a couple of times to ask if we needed anything and did refill my coffee. Overall it was a nice visit to the restaurant.

J

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Love this place ! It is one of my all time favorite go-to places. Their atmosphere is super relaxed and soo much fun! I've taken my son out there for lunch. Have gone with my parents for dinner. Visited with family and friends for dinner and drinks & dranks, because there's definitely a difference there ! The staff is amazing, attentive, and never make you feel rushed. They treat you like a regular all the time, whether it's your first time or 50th time. The food is bomb af and finger licking good! Never thought it'd be excited for tacos de Nopales on taco Tuesday but I am! The Butcher platter is a must for everyone to have! Their, bitter like my ex, drink has become one of my favs to sip on and enjoy as I sway my shoulders and jam out to their amazing taste in music ! If I like you as a person I'm taking you to SOB😋

M Timmy

Google
Excellent food. Every time we come here it is stellar. If it were up to the bf we would be there every Saturday. Veggie options are so tasty. Burgers are great. Check their daily specials and happy hour schedule. You will not be disappointed!

Clinton Davis

Google
A nice and small neighborhood bar. It was very nice ambience and the food was absolutely delicious. I have to say it was one of the best sandwiches I ever had and the Mac and cheese I highly recommend as well as the ranch fries. I highly recommend this place you won't be disappointed.

Victoria Elisabeth

Google
First time at SOB, wandered in after finding an hour plus wait time at Fat Rice across the street. The beer selection was great, not massive but a good variety of craft and generic ones. Service was great, the staff were attentive, friendly, and efficient, particularly for a Saturday night! The food was so so so good! Had the loaded fries, with the sauce, cheese, jalapeños, bacon, and egg just running to together into a delicious mess. The butcher's platter was a really good size (after the fries we couldn't even finish half), the meat was cooked and seasoned so well it was divine. The little rack of ribs had a different sauce I wasn't used to, more vinegar-y than usual, but it was still great. Every part of this meal was just superb! I hardly get so lucky just wandering into a place but SOB was so good ill definitely be back!

Marlen aguirre

Google
Love this place, been here many times. However today’s service was not so great, I asked the waitress 2 questions, and she answered back with a question. I asked if they had Sam Adams she said “Is it in the menu?” I asked if they had seasonal beers she answered “i don’t think so.” She’s the one who works there she should know. (Right?) I thought her answers were arrogant. However i still gave her, her 20% because I hope she was just having a bad day. (We all have bad days). Next time i won’t let it slide, her answers almost ruined my night.

Nate Rock

Google
I had the surf and turf here. Well done with delicious Mac and cheese. Great brunch/breakfast place. By the same folks who brought you the Ron Swanson themed Whisk dining experience.

Ryan F

Google
Top-notch American Gastropub fare with a hint of Mexican flare. Their brunch offerings are among the best in the city and the coffee is wonderful. Also, the staff is attentive and friendly.