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Lockdown Bar & Grill

1024 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: 773-451-5625
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Style: American
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  • 6 Reviews
  • 8 Favorite
  • 0 Recommend
  • 0 Been There
  • 2 Vault

"A burger a day will keep the
doctor away...."

  • outdoor dining
  • Food:
  • Decor: Prison Themed Metal Burger Joint
  • Service: Super friendly neighborhood bar vibe
  • Cost: $
  • Wine / Cocktails: Full bar, weekly specials if you a fan of Jameson

Overview:

Okay, maybe a diet of daily burger intake is not recommended by most doctors. Everyone has their favorite burger place in Chicago, and there seems to be more competition every week. This place however should be on your radar and is my go to burger place when I’m in the mood. First off, the burgers are always perfectly cooked, juicy, hand formed giant patties of love nested in-between a delicious pretzel roll bun. Toppings are adventurous. One of my favorites is The Bootlegger (kimchi, bacon and a fried egg) and the Fat Elvis (bacon, caramelized banana and peanut butter.) What, too strange for you? They let you construct your own, so if you're a burger purist have no fear you can just have a burger w/ cheese and no one will question you.

I'd be remiss to not mentioned the great fries and mac n' cheese. Apps are good too; try the Thai mussels or for the "cough, cough" health conscious the cheese fries w/ chorizo. Both are fantastic.

Special Dishes:

Fat Elvis, The Bootlegger


Graham Elliott

217 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Phone: 312-624-9975
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Style: American
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  • 3 Reviews
  • 7 Favorite
  • 7 Recommend
  • 9 Been There
  • 4 Vault

"If heaven was this restaurant
I hope I die tomorrow..."

  • Food: Inventive, experimental. Anything but stagnant.
  • Decor: Modern but cozy. No white table clothes here.
  • Service: Very attentive, super friendly
  • Cost: $$$
  • Wine / Cocktails: Small but thoughtful, wide variety of styles.

Overview:

I've never had a bad meal here. I'd go as far as saying I've never had a mediocre, just "meh" meal here. Every time I stop in I'm amazed by the flavors, smells, colors and presentation of each and every dish. It also doesn't hurt that that restaurants soundtrack is pretty awesome as well.

Special Dishes:

The menu changes seasonally, however they always have some form of soup w/ a marshmallow component. Get this!


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1023 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607
United States

Phone: 312-243-9770
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Style: Spanish
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Lockdown Bar & Grill

Lockdown Bar & Grill

1024 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
United States

Phone: 773-451-5625
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Style: American
Website Link


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809 W. Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
United States

Phone: 312-492-6262
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Style: American
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123 N. Jefferson St
Chicago, IL 60661
United States

Phone: 312-441-1920
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Style: American
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Graham Elliott

217 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60654
United States

Phone: 312-624-9975
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Style: American
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18 E. Bellevue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Phone: 312-642-3400
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Style: American
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