The Loyalist
New American restaurant · West Town ·
Burger and wine spot with a seasonal patio and handcut fries
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Burger and wine spot with a seasonal patio and handcut fries
"The Loyalist is offering its burger for carryout and delivery." - adrian kane
"The Loyalist offers ambitious customers with moderate budgets (ones that don’t allow for, say, opulent tasting menus) a chance to experience the same attention to detail from decorated chefs John and Karen Urie Shields without breaking the bank. Located downstairs from their three-Michelin-star sister restaurant, Smyth, The Loyalist’s happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday is also attractive for deal-seekers with $11 creative cocktails and a handful of snacky bites." - Lisa Shames
"The casual bar beneath the three-Michelin-starred Smyth offers an approachable menu focused on comfort classics and is widely praised for one of the city's best burgers (the Dirty Burg); pair it with a salad or fries for a satisfying, no-fuss meal and reserve or order via Tock." - Ashok Selvam
"Committing to a $420, 12-course tasting menu experience at the Smyth in the West Loop is, well, a commitment. So, for a casual solo dinner that also involves one of the best burgers in Chicago, we opt for their basement restaurant, The Loyalist. There are two cheeseburgers to choose from—the classic with a tangy onion gastrique and special sauce, or the original with pickled and charred onions. Both are delicious, especially when paired with one of the local beers on tap. The space is usually packed with tables full of groups and couples, but the first-come, first-served bar is the easiest way to get in without a reservation." - john ringor, veda kilaru
"The Loyalist is the casual French restaurant and bar in the basement of Smyth. And while the food here is good (with dishes like foie gras-filled eclairs and gnocchi a la Parisienne) the main reason is to come here is for the outstanding burger. The patty is made from a mixture of chuck, short rib, and bacon, giving it a light, smoky flavor and incredible richness. The cheese is gooey and the caramelized onions are plentiful. In other words, this is a good f*cking burger." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru, sam faye
