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We visited Chicago from our of town and this place was close to our hotel and had good reviews. They fit us in without a reservation and we were very glad they did. We got build your own burgers that were both really delicious. The urban sauce was a spicey honey mustard sauce that came with the fried pickles appetizer and was so good I also got it on my burger. The parmesan truffle fries were so freaking good, and so was the mac and cheese my partner ordered. We had a couple drinks that were quite good as well. And while overall our service was great, we did notice that the wait staff seemed to stand around the bar for long periods of time. It wasn't until we ordered a cider and their lemon peach drink that we realized it was because they were all waiting on the bartenders. They may have been extremely busy, so I try to give the benefit of the doubt, but they sent my partner's cider prior to our food arriving and not the lemon peach drink that was mine. My drink didn't come until after I'd eaten my whole dinner. Otherwise, everything was so good and hopefully we'll be able to visit the next time we're in Chicago!
Leslie BruckmanLeslie Bruckman
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When I write a review its strictly based on 1. Service 2. Quality of food 3. Presentation of food 4. Ambience.. where do I start 😒.. this was my first meal of the day.. it was 6pm I was so busy I didn't have time to squeeze 5 minutes to stuff my face with popcorn or something and that would of been better than all 4 of suggested reasons for review. I came to this location expecting to have a good experience and meal and those good wishes was as good as it was going to get ☹. We came in as a party of 5, the hostess asks if we had a reservation which we did not, she was super friendly and got us a table within 2 minutes or less, things were looking good. The waitress approaches our table as were sitting and explains the menu, you scan the QR code through your cell phone great! I thought keeping up with covid guidelines. She come back 5 min in and asks kindly with no smile if we are ready to order drinks which we were. She comes back non friendly and drops off our drinks 🍸 great! The beginning of a horrible experience 😒. We order our food, its so loud in there im raising my voice to be heard and thats okay still, its part of what they created to be part of the ambience which is fine. The problem the waitress not friendly. I smile and I get a serious look everytime.. jeez.. moving forward with the food.. the wait was insane, I read a sign stating they were short staffed which I understood okay will wait longer than anticipated its fine. 30 min pass 40 min pass finally I ask the waitress about the food all in we waited an hour or slightly over.. the food comes in im super excited.. I hadn't had a meal all day!! Omg! The wings were soooo hard with no flavor! It needed salt 🧂. I had 1 thinking its just me im chewing the food, im trying im really trying to find good. I am really.. I go in for the second one, bite slower, im really trying to extract flavor from the sauce, it was basil honey barbecue, I mean i could hint something, something was there but without the salt it was hard to extract those flavors.. on top of that the wings were over cooked. The texture was unappealing.. it was dry and difficult to chew, this chicken would of been better served shredded as chicken soup. The burgers we ordered were dry. The only enjoyable thing was the fries. The presentation was good i would recommend smaller plates to make them look fuller and more appealing. My sons wings were really dry 😕 he didn't eat them. Lets talk about the restaurant and children. Its kid friendly they do have a kids meal and a changing table in the women's washroom. I didn't see any high chairs but I'm sure they do. Changing topic let's talk about covid and cleanliness.. for starters the tables are extremely close together when I got up to check out the washroom my diaper bag tapped into people thats how close all the tables were, washrooms are dirty, tables felt sticky. Moving on to ambience its good there's a theme, a bar in the center or the restaurant.. service not the best. Food disappointed 😞. Pricing for 2 kids meals 3 adult meals was it worth 120 for 2 orders of dry wings, 2 burgers 1 being kids meal and another chicken kids meal.. for Not so much.. presentation was good, but thats all it was after that a good presentation. Perhaps one day will give it another try.. maybe in a year or so hopefully things will change. I don't like writing reviews like this but I have to be honest in my personal experience and this is how the cookie crumbled.
Blue SkyBlue Sky
30
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Burger Bar on Michigan Ave. The impossible burger was cooked to perfection, and the margarita was delicious. I was impressed by the service, and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. I would highly recommend Burger Bar to anyone looking for a delicious burger and a great margarita. I ordered the impossible burger with a side of truffle fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the fries were crispy and delicious. The margarita was made with fresh lime juice and tequila, and it was the perfect combination of tart and refreshing. The service was excellent. My server, Cassie, was extremely friendly and attentive, and she made sure that I had everything I needed. I was able to get my food and drinks quickly, and I never had to wait long for anything. The atmosphere at Burger Bar is casual and relaxed. The restaurant is located in a converted warehouse, and the exposed brick and industrial décor give it a unique feel. I felt comfortable dining alone, and I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a casual meal.
Julian FosterJulian Foster
30
I came to the Burger Bar with a large party after a graduation ceremony. They were very accommodating and got us seated right away. Our server was friendly and helpful. I got the shrimp burger because I wanted to try something new. It was pretty good, I’m glad I went out on a limb and tried it. Also, had some of the wings for an appetizer. They were a good size and had great flavor! The only issue we had was the cook of the burgers. The server did not ask how folks would like their burgers cooked and most of them came out medium/medium well. Despite saying something about this when the first round of food came out, the second round of burgers were still undercooked to our liking. This issue can easily be fixed and it wasn’t the end of the world. The food here is pretty good and it’s a nice atmosphere. The server kindly let us know that they couldn’t split checks ahead of time which was much appreciated. Besides the issues with our burgers, we had a good experience. I would definitely come back here!
Lee WoodingLee Wooding
00
I got this something diner burger and it was absolutely scrumptious. I literally couldn’t finish it and needed silverware to cut it. The egg was perfectly yolky and the fried pickles were so good. There was also this kinda spicy sauce that gave it a good balance. It also wasn’t too oily and neither were the fries. The fries are good alone but perfect with ketchup. I liked how you could put as much condiments as you wanted. The iced tea was good but if you like sweet tea i recommend asking for sugar. One thing that I personally didn’t like are the bathrooms. One stall didn’t lock, one did lock but didn’t have toilet paper, and the other did have toilet paper but was covered in a black bag. What stood out to me was that the waiters were really friendly and made sure you were satisfied. There was this pretty girl with long lashes and she was really nice and basically predicted what we needed. It was also affordable for the Chicago area. I would def recommend this
Gizmo BloomGizmo Bloom
10
I should have realized this was a terrible choice when we walked in at 8 PM on a Friday and it had 10 customers. This place is a tourist trap at best and a huge waste of money otherwise. This was one of the worst burgers of my life. I am a vegetarian, so I got the impossible burger, after getting charged for a bun, lettuce, onion, and pickles it came out to nearly $25! In a city like Chicago you could expect that, but you’d also expect a damn good burger, not a hockey puck sandwiched between to huge slices of red onion and a stale bun. I should have saved the $2! My fiancé who is a meat eater said we should have just gone to McDonalds. On top of a bad burger, their fries are unseasoned and you’d need a flare to get a servers attention. Their beer selection is mediocre, boring, and their tvs are from 2012, so not even worth trying to watch sports. Please save your money, go to Trader Joe’s and make your own burger!
Jameson MarshJameson Marsh
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Nearby Attractions Of Burger Bar Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Field Museum
Museum Campus
Grant Park
Buckingham Fountain
Soldier Field
Tours & Boats Architecture Tours
Hilton Chicago
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago

Shedd Aquarium
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Field Museum
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Museum Campus
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Grant Park
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Eleven City Diner
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1150 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
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(312) 988-0162
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burgerbarchicago.com
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4.2
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Build-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers & handmade shakes in a funky space.
attractions: Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, Tours & Boats Architecture Tours, Hilton Chicago, The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago, restaurants: Eleven City Diner, Wagyu House by The X Pot Chicago (Japanese BBQ & Shabu Shabu) 和牛放题(日式烤肉/涮涮锅), Yolk - South Loop, Devil Dawgs on State, Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago Curry House (Indian - Nepalese Cuisine), Gino’s East - South Loop, Lowcountry South Loop, Flo & Santos, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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