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Categories: Music Venues, American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Rogers ParkMorse (Red)
Mon-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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Absolutely love this place. The food is great, the atmosphere is great and they have good specials on their drinks. I go here almost every Monday for a $3 Harp or Guinness, some jazz, and some billiards. I was recently digging through my "receipt drawer" and was somewhat depressed to realize how many hundreds of dollars I've spend here over the past year. Its a little expensive, but worth every penny!
My favorites on the menu:
-Buffalo Chicken Wings (By far the best wings on the northside)
-Mac and Cheese Fritters (interesting take on a classic food)
-Caribbean Pork Diablo Sandwich (One of the cooks is Jamaican and serves up some mean cuisine)
-Jamaican Jerk Chicken (see Pork Diablo)
The food is always good, but the Jamaican foods are always best on nights when the Jamaican chef is working. He's really noticeable with big dreadlocks and a white chef's uniform on. Sometimes you'll see him on break there. If you see him on break at the counter, be sure and order something Jamaican. The only discernible pattern in his presence is that he seems to always be working Thursday nights, go figure? (yes I come here so often that my friends and I have begun to figure out what nights the different members of the staff usually work...)
Morseland has some really good things going for it, so I'll mention those first.
In the area, there are not a lot of options, so Morseland is a welcome beacon in a 'hood that is not brimming with good restaurants and nightspots.
While the menu is small, there are some innovative dishes. On my recent visit, I ordered the special which was sweet dumpling squash stuffed with lamb and rice with a basalmic drizzle. It was a very satisfying dish for a crisp autumn evening and was totally unexpected. I also tried the bean and pancetta soup which was also perfectly delicious.
The space is smaller than I'd expected, but is better appointed than I'd imagined. The bar area is especially nice. Apparently, there is often live music, but not on the night I visited.
The female manager is a dynamo - nice, hardworking and seems to be genuinely interested in her customers.
Sadly, our male server was the polar opposite of the manager. He just seemed so "put upon". He hurried us through the ordering process, ignored or provided half-answers to our questions and just seemed like he'd rather be anywhere else. He was also uncomfortably pushy with drink orders - a half full glass resulted in him barking "do you need another one?". Yet for all this, water glasses remained empty until several requests were made. Once our meal was finished, he slapped the check down only to return for it mere moments later. We hadn't even looked at it yet, but he continued to hover around until everything was settled. Mind you, I can enjoy some playfully saucy service, but this server just seemed bothered by everything. . It's difficult to have an enjoyable meal when you feel that you are a bother to your waitperson. Perhaps I should have spoken to the manager, but by the end of the meal, I just wanted to settle my bill and move on. While I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, the server's demeanor really makes me think twice about returning. If I do, I will specifically request that I NOT be seated in his section
Despite some really positive things, this server's attitude made me very uncomfortable and, for now, I can only award two stars.
Right around the corner -- sometimes -- there's a jewel, unassuming, until you see a glimmer - step close to investigate, its sparkle beckons you further.
Last night, I finally stepped through the doors at Morseland. We were early for our reservation, but that wasn't a problem & we were seated in a cushy booth immediately upon our arrival.
Our server was positively delightful! We weren't rushed as we perused the menu; sipping our drinks, while we waited for our appetizer. [[deep Fried Macaroni & cheese]]. I'm REALLY glad I only had two pieces!! I could blow up at least 3 more sizes eating a steady diet of that!
I finally decided on Rack of Lamb, my son got Jambalaya and my daughter in law got a rather festive cheese steak sandwich. While I wasn't crazy about the flavors in the accompanying rice side dish - they brought me something I liked better. Not everyone is going to like everything presented to them - I'm happy our server was so accommodating!
The bartender certainly gets props for making my special request and doing it WELL. (nearly like my home version, in fact!)
Red Velvet cake for dessert, yummmmm -- but .... with butter cream frosting ... not cream cheese, sadly. It was very pretty (edged with fresh chocolate shavings) perfection in presentation. ( -- Very Martha Stewart-like -- )
The staff at the establishment really went out of their way to make my visit there special.
First impressions are everything. You never get a second chance. Well ... Morseland, I have to thank you again -- but I'm coming back. this time to enjoy the music as well!!!
Oooo damn. I went here for brunch a couple of weeks ago with my boyfriend. I had been for brunch before, but not since last winter, I think. It was okay before, now? It is fantastic! They had some kind of seasoning on the potatoes before, which I didn't really care for. Now they don't. This makes me extremely happy. We each got an omelet and we also split an order of biscuits and gravy. Yeah, we are big eaters, the boyfriend and I. It was all really, really good. This just might be my new favorite place for brunch. Especially since it is only a few blocks from my house.
I have been here for dinner as well and always enjoyed the food. The one thing I don't care for is how loud it is when they have live music. You can't have a conversation with the people you are with. It actually made my ears hurt the one time I was there late enough that it was an issue. Now, I just make sure I am done and gone before the music starts. I have tinnitus, I don't need to make it worse. I should also mention that I am older, 40's, and done with the phase in my life that involved blowing out my eardrums.
If it wasn't for that, I would have given 5 stars. But it just seems weird to give a 5 star review and then complain about something.
What's wrong with me??? I can't get enough of this place. Hubby and I get delivery from this place all the time. The delivery guy knows us *Blush*. Love the spicy hot fries, mac-n-cheese wedges, turkey chili, turkey reuben, mac-n-cheese, veggie burgers. Hubby loves the B-Flat burgers. Great place for dining in too. Friendly and attentive service, great live music, nice atmosphere. Good selection of beers as well.
They have a nice bruch menu and drinks to go with although I only had an iced coffee, which, by the way, they do not offer on the menu but made for me anyway. I always appreciate because some places look at you funny when you ask them to make an iced coffee with out one of those pre-made mixes. They even had my favorite beer for only $4.00 on draft - must have been a menu misprint.
I sat outside in their cramped little outdoor area. They really could stand to move the barriers out a few inches. Everyone, including the waitstaff touched the edge of my table as they passed by.
I ordered the italina eggs benedict with sauteed aruglua. yum! it was pefect, not too soggy. it complimented the meal well. My eggs came with "hash brown" which were really small cut fried potatoes. The whole thing including my special iced coffee was only $11.00. Not to bad!
So when this 'Penny Lane' goes out to support her favorite local band, she doesn't expect to stumble upon a life-changing culinary experience. After all, bands play in BARS, not restaurants. So when I checked out Morseland on the www, I considered their slogan, 'Good Eats, Nice Beats' and thought... yeahrightsure.
But, it's all true.
We traveled to the land o' Morse on a busy Friday night yet were immediately whisked away to a lovely table near the stage. Perfect vantage point for some opening band action, score! Next big hit: our server. Competent, adorable, just utterly gracious. Loved. Especially after she delivered the drink list: not only do they offer some noteworthy cocktails (hellllllo Key Lime martini), but they have my kind of suds: Bell's Oberon and Three Floyd's Gumballhead on draft as well as Delerium Tremens and Orval Trappist Ale by the bottle (just to name a few).
Then came the food. Our group of three famished ladies feasted on the Beer-Battered Macaroni and Cheese Fritters, the Morseland Quesadilla, and our favorite, the Turkey Reuben. Though the flavor combinations were relatively simple, everything was fresh and cooked to perfection with premium ingredients.
And finally, our reason for checking out the Morseland-- the music! The sound quality was great from both our table and the bar area, and kudos to the booking staff for bringing in such diverse, talented acts.
SO. No longer do I have to repress my taste for culinary greatness in favor of awesome music. No more seeking out the tamale guy post-performance. Okay, well I can't give him up completely! ;)
Holy crap! I have never been this far north before (except Wisconsin!)
I came to Morseland for a lovely little girl's night out and to listen to a new favorite band (ahem..."we are not groupies, we are 'Penny Lanes.' It's all about the music.") The Yelp review said that Morseland had great food so we decided to get there early for some dinner.
Yelp was right! We each ordered one item to share: baked macaroni and cheese, turkey reuben, and a chicken and cheese quesadilla. All of them were phenomenal. I'm still salivating over that turkey reuben. Yummy-yum! Beyond the food, Morseland has an extensive beer and cocktail list which made dancing until 2am oh so fun.
My favorite part of Morseland was in the bathroom. Yes, the bathroom. Each stall was decorated with vintage pictures which were fun to look at. Also, each stall had a mirror inside the stall. I know some of you are thinking "ew...that's gross. What do you need a mirror in there for? Sexy time in the stall?!?" No, for girls like me it provided a quiet space to reapply lipgloss and make sure there wasn't anything stuck in my teeth.
It's a good place to go for a show. It isn't really set up for quiet conversation, but having a stage makes up for it.
They have a good variety of bands coming around, so that works. Not the greatest draft selection, but certainly enough to elevate it from dive. The bottle selection is better but still lacking depth.
The food is the problem. While not awful it is lacking in quality. So far I've gotten two meals there and each one was a disappointment. The jambalaya was using kielbasa sausage, which is just wrong. Plus there was no heat and the veggies almost tasted frozen. The second time I got the mini-burgers with a cheese dipping sauce. The buns had the taste and consistancy of a cheap store brand. The cheese sauce had no flavor which made it useless.
So a fine place to see a show and grab a beer...but skip the food.
Sunday is now my Friday since I am off on Mondays. A coworker suggested this joint for an after work drink(s) and dinner.
Being a Sunday night, the place was a bit dead. We were there early and as we sat for a while more folks wandered in. Our server was cool, if a bit aloof, which is fine by me, I dont want a chatty server.
I was a bit surprised by the beer selection, nice! The menu had some decent selections for a bar. Among the people in our group we had the beef and cheddar sandwich (huge!), mac and cheese (super tasty), lemon and rosemary chicken sandwich (the most bland chicken sandwich I have ever tasted), a new pasta dish with feta, pesto and tomatoes (I wish that one was my dish, it was excellent) and some buffalo wings.
I would definitely go back as it is not too far from my hood, the parking is easy and it is very close to public transport.
I've only been there twice, but both times it's been awesome! They have turkey reubens, which are surprisingly difficult to find, and they are delish! The baked Mac-n-Cheese is incredible, and my hubby swears the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is one of the best he's ever had.
We love you Moresland! :)
Morseland has all that you need for a chill night out for dinner, drinks and music.
Food: interesting options, good choices for vegetarians. Excellent quality. Affordable, not overpriced.
Service: friendly, fun, seem like they enjoy their jobs.
Atmosphere/ Vibe: depends on the night you go, but overall it feels urban, laid back, hip and trendy, but not pretentious. It's not fancy by any means.
Location: Easy to get to, just off the Morse stop.
Music: often live, hip hop, jazz, reggae, Dj's spinning. Usually really impressive stuff, the kind where you're like - I can't believe I'm in a small place like this, hearing this good of tunes - score.
I highly recommend it. A gem in RP.
Quite possibly the best vegan burgers in Chicago (sorry Chicago Diner!).
Other than that fresh daily hummus of the day, great assortment of food from american to different random fusions that all seem to mix quite well together. Excellent bar. Fun live music. Great atmosphere.
GO. NOW.
Still the best thing to happen on Morse.
Jazz: ding
Beer: ding
Whiskey: ding
Service: Blondie ding (even my wife thinks she's a good lookin' gal)
Morseland has become a sentimental favorite to me worth 5 hearts more than just 5 stars.
Oh, and their beef and cheddar will make you have a "when harry met sally" moment.
I go to Morseland often and have never been disappointed. The food is fabulous and the music is… Read more »
I was introduced to this place by a friend, and I'm glad I found this hidden gem in Roger's Park. They play great music most days, and I'm usually impressed. They have good beer such as Delirium Tremens and Lindeman's Peche (wish they had the Framboise though :P). My friends and I always come here for a good beer and their wings which are delicious and reasonably priced. They do have a pool table as well. I would definitely recommend this place.
If you don't leave Morseland a happy camper then they'll give you your money back... just don't tell them I said so!!
Top of the line place for Rogers Park. It's not swanky by all means, but it does have everything working for it. They have live music almost every weekend, movie nights, and they even have special events like spelling bee's. It's clean and there is even a parking lot, not that I condone drinking and driving.
The service is excellent and they treat you like you're a regular. The food is really really good, one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. Drink special and a great selection of beer. All of this and more makes Morseland the place to go!!
The world of hip hop is alive and well in lil ol' RP [Rogers Park].
I went here with a friend who waxed poetically about how this is the illest hip hop crowd this side of 71st street and she came correct.
Place was tight and the beats were on. My mac and cheese was baked and my black and tan strong. The service was rapid, my food was sapid and I would definitely come back again because my night was fantastic.
Now this place may be on the North Side. You might not think of Loyola as a place to ride. But go here once on a dirty Thursday and you will have mad respect for the peeps east of the Sheridan side....as long as you know east is the new west....
Morseland = good drinks, decent food, great atmosphere and it even makes you attempt to be a rapper. I know, I won't quit my day job. If I did I wouldn't be able to afford to keep coming back here.
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Um. No.
Morseland feels like it's trying to be too many things. A good venue for music it is not. We were at Morseland for a music show and the three-to-one size of the dining area versus the bar area made enjoying yourself damn near impossible. And that pool table? Talk about the elephant in the room. Ultra pain in the ass.
Pass.
Stopped in yesterday to meet up with a friend for brunch. They were not very busy (it was 1:00). Most of the people were sitting at the bar watching the bears game and there was plenty of tables.
We were sat promptly and the server came up right away and took our drink order.
After our drinks were delivered he took our food order. All three of us ordered the same thing, the Western Omelet. I did ask if they had soup and he said not until 5. (While disappointed, it certainly was not the servers decision not to have soup at brunch...even though it was freezing outside.)
The omelet was good and the ingredients were fresh. It came with toast and potatoes which were good as well.
It is kind of a hall for us to get up there but I would recommend it if someone was going to be in the area.
this is a GREAT place in rogers park. i would say it's a destination, even if you're not a far-northsider. the beats are GREAT, free pool, strong drinks, reeeeeeally chill atmosphere, and surprisingly great food. perhaps the best part of morseland is that it's not really a pick-up place, but you can meet really nice, friendly folks of all shapes and sizes.... very diverse group (and i have met awesome people, every time i've been).
my favorite all-time dish (pork chops with peaches and jalepenos-- seriously) is no longer on the menu, but there are several other items that are very pleasing. the selection of sauces on the chicken wings will make the man in your life happy (at least, it did my ex) and the fabulous salads will make that dieter in your life feel like it's ok to eat out (the spinach salad with mandarin oranges is to DIE for). one more thing: the roasted garlic served with the bread will: 1. cure all your ailments, 2. please your palate, 3. make you smell like garlic for DAYS. :)
occasionally, there's a cover, but if you're a regular and are eating dinner, you can probably weasel your way out of it.
I love Morseland. It's the perfect place for a first date or a quiet evening alone. They have the best cosmos and I love their wings.
I must admit, I did go for brunch Sunday and was not impressed, but other than that it's a great place to just chill out.
The music is touch and go, so pick your night carefully.
I really like this place. The ambience is very inviting to me. The service is good and the food, excellent. My only gripe is their beer choices. They need more or at least more micro-brews.
If you are looking for a nice bar like place with great food - come to Morseland!
The place is poorly lit. The service was good. They had wonderful drink specials. The music was alright. Great for groups. Ample parking. They have a pool table...it needs to be re felted. The Morseland experience was alright, just alright.
Perhaps some remodeling will liven up the place. Hopefully the next time i go there to give it a second chance, I won't feel like I am at a funeral. Hopefully.
First, the bad : The music here is not often that good, and can get really, really loud (although I am 85 and sensitive to the kids' rock n roll music).
Now on to the good: It is right around the corner from my house. Rogers Park, while cute and charming and near water, does not abound in great places to drink and dine. The Morseland is generally a great place for both. I like coming here in the summer for cocktails outside or for Sunday brunch. The stuffed French toast has about a million calories but is worth every extra minute at the gym. At night, if there isn't music (or really loud music) it's a great pub to hang out and get boozy with your girls, and maybe play some pool.
The best part is that they have incredibly fast delivery - and they deliver beers! How bout that?!
Nice beats and boozey Long Island's. Never eaten there, but I intend to check out brunch soon.
Seen some good local hip hop here too....
I'm a student at Loyola University Chicago, and anyone who's familiar with Rogers Park knows there's not much to do in the campus area. I lived in "RoPo" for a year, and Morseland was the saving grace of the neighborhood.
Located just West of the corner of Morse and Sheridan (right off the Morse red line), the large, attractive space offers live music, lots of seating, a pool table, yummy food, well made cocktails, and outdoor seating in the summertime. Even if you're not a fan of the trendy cocktail, try a Grand Cosmopolitan. They're delicious and trust me, you'll only need one.
I'd recommend dining out at this low key bar & restaurant if you live in the area and you're looking for a semi-upscale alternative to the "underage" Hamilton's or the dingy Oasis. One star taken off for the location... if you don't live there, you probably won't go there.
I would characterize dinner here as a pleasant surprise. I used to come here years ago when it was a dive bar, and once more recently in its current incarnation, but never for food.
A perfunctory glance at the menu reveals that this is "real restaurant" fare rather than bar food. I didn't order it, but the soup of the day was Tuscan white bean with arugula puree. That's pretty sophisticated.
I had beer-battered macaroni-and-cheese fritters. Wow, what a great idea. Delicious. My entree was a Jamaican jerk pork chop with great, potent flavors that skewed towards sweet rather than spicy. The sides were boring mashed potatoes and asparagus, but they complemented the meal well.
One friend ordered the beer and cheddar sandwich--ENORMOUS. Picture a football sliced in half lengthwise. He said that it was good, too.
The service was a bit spotty. Our waitress was very friendly but often disappeared for significant periods of time. Also, their kitchen seemed to have problems timing our food: I got my fritters right away, but my friends waited far too long for their buffalo wings, which came out about two minutes before our entrees.
The beer selection was as unexpected as the food menu. In addition to a handful of usual suspects, there were several more UNusual selections such as Leffe Blonde and De Koninck. Those were on tap; they had at least a dozen others in bottles.
I love Morseland. One of the bartenders there is really pretty (Fri night) and very cool. The service comes with a big smile and she is not constantly asking "are you ready for another one". The last time I was there, I was having a really, really bad week (check out my electrician review) and I basically went out by myself to have a beer or 5. The 2 hours that I was there alone at the bar is what I needed. The bartenders smile every time I asked for another beer was comforting and not fake. I never have a bad time here.
I only have one thing that kept the 5th star from going up. Friday nights you have to pay 5 bucks to get in because there is a band playing. They should put up a divider or something so that you can come in there, sit at the bar if you are not interested in the band. Usually the music they have there is not my type, but I love the place.
Some of the staff there are very friendly. A few of them can be a bit standoffish, maybe because we're a bit older and less hip than the typical 20something crowd usually attracted to this place.
The food is solid, the location is great, and it's a fun environment. I am sure I could pick out things here and there that could better, but overall, I'm glad Morseland is here. It's a positive addition to the neighborhood.
The beef and cheddar is awesome (and huge). They do a steak pretty good for a bar, and their daily specials tend to be interesting and never bland.
We occasionally go to Morseland and then wonder why we don't go more often. The food is always great, the music is spot on and the service is attentive. Their gazpacho is perfect on a really hot summer day.
More importantly, the cocktails are delicious. I recommend the caipirinha, and Sangrias. Mmmmm liquor...
Well last night I went to the First Battle of the Jug Bands and it was a hoot! I actually went to see some guys I went to school with down in Kentucky who were playing in one of the bands. The drinks were good and the bartenders were very attentive to the people trying to get a drink (since some people like to stake claim to the bar, stand there, and generally create an impenetrable fortress around the entire bar. Kudos to that!
I've also tried the food here and was rather impressed as well! I had the "Best Beef & Cheddar Sandwich." Definitely not for someone on a health kick, but if you thought it was with a name like that........something is wrong. Anyways, the fries are really thin and good. Next time I definitely want to try the Mac & Cheese wedges and maybe their Crab Cakes. My one complaint is that the food is a little bit pricier than you'd expect, but the value of it is still definitely there.
I had to remove one star however, as the bouncer last night accosted my friend and I for trying to step outside to have one of my rare mid-buzz cigarettes between bands. "No more in & out," he said. To which I replied, "WTF!" I'd be more than happy to smoke inside if that is what you would prefer.......just get me an ash tray or at the very least empty beer bottle. I understand there are capacity issues and we were more than happy to wait until we could re-enter, but to tell us (after paying a 7.00 cover) that once we leave, we're gone.....thats a bit extreme.
All in all though, it is great place that brings some class to Rogers Park. This along with the newly opened Morse Theater will surely keep the Morse Street area of Rogers Park an up and coming area......not quite a Bucktown or Andersonville just yet, but its working on it!
Loved Morseland! Went recently with some friends and had dinner and a beer. Really enjoyed their bowl of chili and the atmosphere was just chill and laidback. Wasn't there during one of their nightly musical acts, but will be back for the chili and to try to hear one of their bands.
Good beers, tasty fare. Decent wait staff, bartender was hit or miss both times. A tad moody maybe, but whatever.
I didn't care for the bit of DJ-ed stuff I heard the first time, likededed the piano playing that last time.
I need to go back again and just take in the place and chill out a for a while.
It seems laid back -- love the silver stars and the dark staged atmosphere.
Perhaps I'll take a date there sometime soon and add to my review.
I live a block away from the Morseland but it's taken me almost two years to get in there because I've always assumed it's fancier than me. I don't like to "dress for dinner" (meaning dressy--I do regularly wear clothes in general) and I assumed both from the exterior and from the website that this was kind of a trendy club-like atmosphere.
I was wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. This is a great, comfortable place that kind of straddles a restaurant and a bar. The food could be classified as "high end" bar food but I feel that's not doing it justice--everything I've had there has been very tasty and involved somewhat "escalated ingredients" (I ordered this mini-burger appetizer thing and it had asiago cheese-carmelized onion dipping sauce (or something like that) so it's not just bar food) but a good portion of the menu includes deep frying which places it in "bar food" category. See...difficult to define.
They have a great list of beer on tap and the mixed drinks my friends were enjoying also looked great. Those evenings at the Morseland were really enjoyable. They were also very flexible in allowing our party to "grow" throughout the evening, pushing tables together and sorting out whose check went with what. Overall, the service was incredible; I personally wouldn't have had the patience to contend with what we were asking and they did...with a smile no less.
I have to remind myself that they're there. The atmosphere is cozy (a bit dark, but I appreciate that), it's not overly crowded (we were there on weekday evenings), and there's ambience but understated (exactly what you want ambience to be).
I highly recommend it. It's a delightful surprise that is literally just around the corner.
This is a wonderful small neighborhood club that features lots of different music - some up and coming talent, some bigger names, all good!
Food here is way better than you might expect from a music club. I love the salads, the chicken wings, etc.
Good drinks - great service - cool vibe!
Though, I must say, the DJ spinning techno/house/whatever after the live music is always a letdown. For that reason, I can never really hang once the band stops playing....
I'm with Deanna on this one... in fact, I was just there WITH Deanna this week!
My group (OK, it's Stitch & Bitch, all right? Stop laughing) has a standing meeting every week. We used to meet at the Heartland, which sucked balls and you can read my Yelp review if you want to know more. So we were looking for another place, and decided to try Morseland.
Love. It. Thismuch!
(First of all, regarding parking-- it actually has its own lot. Yay!)
Everything --from the wonderful service (thank you, Stephen-who-used-to-live-in-the-UK-and-saw-Harry Potter-naked-onstage-in Equus: we heart you!) to the outdoor seating and drink specials-- is a complete 180 from what we'd been experiencing at That Other Place. My chipotle chicken club salad was super-delish and what everyone else was having looked yummy, too. Apparently the desserts are fantastic, but I have a booze-or-dessert-but-not-both rule, and I was enjoying the 3$ beer special this time. Next time, I'll try the blueberry-lemon cake adorable Stephen was hawking, as well as the crab cakes I'd been eyeballing before settling on the salad.
Yep. We like it. We'll stay.
Best of all?? Not only did Stephen remember us and make us feel welcome, he knows the difference between crocheting and knitting! Suck it, Heartland!!!!!!!!
Another great place that I frequent. I haven't had a bad item on the menu, and have always had great service from the staff. They have live music nearly every night, however I'm typically there during dinner hours so sadly I miss out on it. The Smithwicks is always wonderful and fresh! They've also have a good brunch on the weekends.
So I went here a few weeks ago when a friend was in town, eager to check out the place that has everyone abuzz. Perhaps that was mistake number one, as I've been known to fall hard to big expectations.
Maybe it was where we sat (inadvertantly by what became a big game of pool later in the night).
Maybe it was what I drank (caipirinha and some beers).
Maybe it was our server (MIA most of the time).
Maybe when I saw that there would be a DJ spinning hip-hop, soul, funk, and reggae I thought... uh, that would happen. (An 8th grader with a boom box and an iPod could have gotten us more interested, frankly.)
Maybe I should have tried those veggie burgers that sound so darn good (yes, maybe).
But then again, maybe it's just not my place.
I was going to hold out for another visit before I posted my review. But the urge to go back isn't strong. I WILL update should I return and feel the urge to correct myself. But I have to say....
"Meh. I've experienced better." Two stars.
Decent service and product, but they pay their bands sooooo poorly.
I worked there for over a year with an amazing band, and we never knew what we were going to get.
Club owners- start paying your bands right! We yelp now.
It's a bar you can walk into, and find a seat. A place where you can sit alone, or with a group. A versatile destination for Rogers Park, a gem in the rough.
Firstly, there is a parking lot. Which, is a bonus if you have a DD. Live music, and often. Very unassuming. Clean interior, nice exposed brick, friendly staff....decent beer selection, a great menu.
All the makings of an excellent night out. Give it a try, head north...try something a little off the beaten path, you won't be sorry.
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