Vera Lounge

Lounge · Cragin

Vera Lounge

Lounge · Cragin

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3235 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

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Elegant Latin American dining, nightlife, DJs, and private events  

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Upcoming Chicago-Area Restaurants and Bars to Know, Summer 2021 - Eater Chicago

"Latin American restaurant and bar Vera Lounge has applied for a liquor license and build-out seems well underway at 3235 N. Central Avenue, according to social media. Ownership hasn’t announced an opening date, but promises DJs and a VIP room." - Naomi Waxman

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/6/3/22499250/new-chicago-restaurants-bars-summer-2021-coming-attractions
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Veronica Vazquez

Google
This Lounge is like no other, the people there are absolutely amazing the owners are husband and wife, and just by the way its ran you can tell that they are an amazing partnership! They welcome you with open arms and make you feel like family. I encourage all to try out the Vera Lounge and can pretty much guarantee your gonna wanna tell all your friends and family members about it!

Vanessa Orellana

Google
Love this place food was good and drinks better. Service was great would be coming back soon.

Zuinda M

Google
If you’re looking for the perfect place for drinks and dancing, look no further! We came right after an epic Bad Bunny concert, and knew immediately we would jamming here too. Biggie Smalls was on the speakers welcoming us. Vera Lounge was a great place to keep the momentum going. Phenomenal happenings, and exactly what the group of us needed. Music, dancing, and delicious drinks to toast a wonderful night. On the way out, we found a beautiful wedding group coming in for an unofficial after party. Their formal gowns fit right in to the chic decor. There was plenty of room for what ever your heart desires. You could find an intimate booth if a little privacy, conversation, and comfort is your thing. The DJ kept the dance floor filled with beautiful people. A wonderful time was had. Would recommend for all the fly divas I know, and the gentlemen are guaranteed a great time too.

Sandra Izquierdo

Google
This place is such a vibe! My husband and I went over the weekend and had the greatest time! Our server, Melinda was so awesome! We had the empanada’s, wings, mozzarella sticks and drinks, everything was so good! Great food, drinks, music and service.. what else can you ask for! Can’t wait to go back!

Aracely Pineda

Google
Beautiful Lounge! Everything about is nice including the staff. The food is fire!! So delicious and yummy. Great place to hang out and enjoy the music. There is a dress code on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm to close. So dress to impress if you want be seen.

Melanie Rivera-Vera

Google
Great food and service. The owners make you feel like family. Ambiance and decor is amazing. I've hosted and attended celebrations here along with just swinging by for drinks or dinner and trust me, it's a gem!! I highly recommend you support this small AND latino owned business!!

Robert Martinez

Google
This is a great place to gather with friends and family. The atmosphere is simple but it is poised with modern and elegant decor. There aren't many food options but everything they have is tasty. The drinks are spectacular, some of the best mixed drinks in town.

Rocio Tobias

Google
It's a really nice place. It's a restaurant during the day and then it changes to a bar/lounge at night. They play great music. People were dancing all night long. It's a classier joint. No caps, jerseys, or gym shoes allowed. Conveniently located off Central which is the main street. Has a small parking lot but there's plenty of street parking too.

koda p.

Yelp
Just no. Don't here. Boring n bland n dirty i looked inside n rather save my money n u should too
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Jon B.

Yelp
I love this place! Bartender is super friendly food and ambiance is fantastic. Great place to have a few beers and a bite to eat and watch the game on one of there many televisions. I have also been hear on the weekend and the vibe is incredible! I recommend Vera lounge if you are looking for a new place to check out!
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Kristen C.

Yelp
First visit after seeing some promos on FB... definitely will be back and recommend to others! Inside was clean and the decor beautiful...very comfortable seating spaced out. Super friendly owners who stopped at every table checking in and introducing themselves. Server was excellent. I had a long island, coronarita and partner had 2 beers. We shared a beef empanada, the Vera Burger and steak jibarito. Cocktails I wasn't impressed with...would probably order beers next time...the food on the other hand was outstanding! Beef empanada was packed with flavor and a side of chimichurri that was the best I've had in the city. Meat cooked perfect ..very tender. Sandwiches were a hefty portion and had some flavor. Restaurant has great fries also...were cooked and seasoned better than most places. Really enjoyed this place...we will be back soon!
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Sujeiry M.

Yelp
1st time going there and I have to say the the place is truly amazing customer service was great the food was so good left there very happy
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Zayda H.

Yelp
The food was really good. The server was really nice and just super friendly. I always appreciate a good vibe and energy from places like this. It's super cute and fun. Love love love

Jon D.

Yelp
The most elegant and sexy scenery, food was fire, music was fire, everyone was very respectful and Social!! I would definitely recommend this place to eat drink and dance!!
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Donielle A.

Yelp
This new spot in Belmont Craigen is a gem! Beautiful atmosphere, spacious seating, live DJ booth, great drinks, awesome service...I could go on and on. Love this spot and can't wait to go back!!
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Glenda M.

Yelp
My husband and daughter visited this establishment last night for the first time. As we walked in, IMMEDIATELY Linda approached us and sat us at their last available table! SCORE! She was very attentive and even refilled our drinks without even asking. It was one of the best servers I've ever experienced. Even a gentleman approached my husband and greeted him; he must've been the owner or general manager. Dj had us dancing and the place popping! Then it ALL went downhill... we were waiting for our daughter's boyfriend and when he arrived the wannabe cop at the door refused him enteance because he had JORDANS on. I have VIDEOS of how casual people were dressed in there, gym shoes and all. People wearing beenies, ripped jeans, sports jerseys, HOODIES, like they were going to walk into Wrigley field. My husband and I got upset, closed the tab, and we left to another establishment where we danced the night away. To the owner... If one person can't go in because of shoes, half the people in there needed to be told to exit the establishment for dress code violation. #IHaveReceipts Fire the wannabe cop and give LINDA a raise, She's awesome AND had JORDANS on
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R. J.

Yelp
Absolutely LOVED this place! This was our first time visiting Vera Lounge & I have to say I'm completely impressed. Food was amazing, staff was kind & professional. My guests & I were very happy there is a dress code & the music was on point! It feels good to finally be able to go to an establishment that caters to a mature crowd. We will be back again!
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Melinda V.

Yelp
Hi this place is absolutely beautiful and stunning the vibe is everything. The drinks and the food are absolutely awesome they they have great food Puerto Rican style cuisine. The music is everything they play a little bit of everything there was able to dance a little bit have a nice drink and enjoy some time with my friends and take some really good pictures. I would definitely go back to this place.
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Zaida B.

Yelp
hello vera lounge followers ! we welcome you to join us celebrate the grand opening feb 12, 2022 you will fall in love with our beef and chicken empanadas !! entrees, start with the famous puerto rican rice with gandules or white rice and house beans pork chops are exclusively delicious or you can try the savory steak , sides like tostones will catch you wanting more... move your body to the sound of old school and new blend of music ! we are excited to have you!! make this your home where everybody knows your name .. welcome to vera lounge .

Yvette O.

Yelp
This place is amazing from the owner to our waitress Vero and the food was delicious. I can't thank you all enough. We were a party of 20 Vero handled it from the drink orders to the food she really took care of us. Definitely recommend going you won't be disappointed.

Janette o.

Yelp
I was surprised to learn that we couldn't get in because of dress code. No Jordan's. It's a lounge; in Belmont Cragin no less lol. I could and did go to somewhere else and party. No dress code no cover. This place was a joke.

Sebastian B.

Yelp
Absolutely love this place! Location has a fresh look, urban vibe. Came for Sunday brunch. I highly recommend the chilaquiles with chicken. Food was made fresh and the mimosas are made from fresh squeezed oranges! Everyone is nice and treat you like family! Great place and Highly recommend!

Nydia S.

Yelp
Friendly employees, great good and drinks, and wonderful atmosphere. I understand there is music on weekends but went on off day. Will go again.

Tito C.

Yelp
Beautiful restaurant, food is great, and I really like the classy vibes.... Will definitely be returning soon....

Markus A.

Yelp
Great food and atmoshere ...the owner is cool and all around solid venue. spanish music and good vibes!

Amanda G.

Yelp
Visited recently on a Friday night - grabbed some food & drinks and I cannot say this enough but the food is DELICIOUS. You can definitely tell it's quality home cooked food. I had white rice and beans which were amazing the beans!! I also had 2 empanadas one beef on chicken and they were soooo good! Both juicy and savory! Drinks were great too the waiter gave great recs. Love it would come again! Also music and dance floor when it gets later in the evening which I love!

Rachael R.

Yelp
Classy, clean place with a nice selection of house and Latin dance music. The food was tasty and the drinks were on point. NO GYM SHOES.

Natalia O.

Yelp
I came here for a birthday and was extremely disappointed. There seemed to be only one waitress one bartender and one cook because the food took over an hour and a half to arrive. For a Latin cuisine restaurant the music was not it. When we asked abt the music because originally Latin music was playing we were informed the owner's niece was having an 8th grade graduation snd we're told "her white friends weren't a fan of Latin music" so they changed the music. However originally we were told the restaurant could play separate music in each room. 2 and half hours later they changed the music back from tiktok audios to Latin dance music. I pity the staff who seemed to be extremely swamped with orders while the owner stood around socializing until patrons said something. I was told to expect long waits for food but over 90 minute wait times is absurd. They ran out of wings at 5 PM, messed up multiple orders that had to get sent back. And at the end the wait wasn't worth it. Even the waitress seemed abt fed up with everything and lost her professional when one of us asked to order something else and she rudely (but understandably) stomped her foot and grunted at us before saying "ok" and took our order.