Best The Old Fashioned in Chicago

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Dawson
The Dawson
92/100 (3444 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Paella
Cosmopolitan Continental
Cakes
Lamb
Elotes
Fish
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Cauliflower
Pork
Huevo Ranchero
Grilled octopus
Lobster
Ricotta Pancakes
Empanadas
Salad
Super Green Salad
Lamb Shank
Scallops
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Oysters
Mussels
The Old Fashioned
Mac & cheese
Salmon
Rabbit Pappardelle
Chicken Fried Lobster
Bacon Flight
Tapas
Tacos
The Dawson Burger
Ceviche
Sticky Duck Wings
Cupcakes
Burger
Bar Harbor Mussels
Sit down
Gastropub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Late Night
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dawson for Brunch blew us away! Every person who greets you is warm and welcoming and the service remains stellar throughout your dining experience!..."
Loren Mercola
"Our party of four came in for brunch on Sunday. We made a reservation for 10:30 (when they opened) and were seated immediately. The building and..."
Andrea Kuntz
"Great place. Good food and music on the patio. Really good..."
Penny Boswell
"Wonderful service, friendly staff, and food that left me speechless. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I've never had acorn squash with such a..."
Miranda Mueller
"OMG. The lamb shank was simply superb. Loved it! The chicken fried lobster was outstanding. Even the beets and parsnip appetizer was quite tasty! And..."
Natalie Carpenter
"We received top service and the food is to die for so if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to stop by. You won't regret..."
Carmen Teresa Santos
"Had the octopus and hanger steak, completed with a great waiter's choice of chardonnay. I'll definitely be back. Staff was extraordinary friendly,..."
Danny Rahnefeld-Kratsch
"A fantastic drink menu was complemented by a menu that had some very interesting options. A friendly & knowledgeable waitstaff along with very..."
Victor Wheeler
"This place is THE BOMB! Luv the ambiance, it was full of pretty people (including me, of course) :-). Love the setup. My date had the port chop. I..."
Deborah Riddle
"This place was amazing. We were served at the chefs table which faces the kitchen and were able to see first hand the fabulous chefs at work. Each..."
John Bulgaris
"Well taken care of by friendly staff, delicious food, proper drinks, left stuffed and happy. Would go back for the chicken fried lobster alone, but..."
Craig Judkins
"I went here twice in the last week for dinner. Once with colleagues and once with my husband for their holiday burlesque experience. The food is..."
Danielle Fragen
"We got the birria grilled cheese, cheese curds, & ricotta pancakes 🥞 ! everything was really juicy and the flavors were delish 💅 def a great..."
Klaudia Bogacz
"A Brunch Adventure at The Dawson The Dawson's brunch menu is a symphony of creativity and flavors, offering a range of dishes that promise a..."
Gordon Cacioppo
"Stumbled on this wonderful restaurant while walking in the area, during our visit to Chicago. It’s now on our list to come to every time we’re in..."
Bruce Young
"Never fails to please. Bar dining is great and not too loud. Slide into a booth for a more intimate experience or enjoy their outdoor space (heated..."
S S
"1st day vacationing chicago and landed into this really nice bar! Nice vibe and cozy! Drinks are phenomenal. Definitely try the drink called GTO! The..."
Mika Adams
"Highly recommend this place. Great ambiance, excellent food and our server Daniel was awesome. Very knowledge and checked on us regularly. They also..."
Luke Foslien
"Definitely a fun hip restaurant in a cool neighborhood. This is a large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the food is very flavorful..."
Alex Studd
"They are temporarily closed due to an unfortunate fire incident. Dawson is a great restaurant. Its pretty huge but almost full. We love that the chef..."
Valentine Correia
"Had a good time here. The restaurant is gorgeous and I’d love to come back in the summer. The cheese curds were REALLY good, absolutely would get..."
petersonA95
"We chose The Dawson as our wedding venue for our intimate, 70-person wedding where we wanted to display one of our favorite neighborhood spots, that..."
Almog Porat
"American food with a fancy twist on the aesthetic appearance of a restaurant. We got the Dawson burger, the Rigatoni, and the Wisconsin Cheese..."
Linda Kim
"I went to The Dawson with family and friends today for brunch and we sat on the beautiful Christmas side! It was such a vibe! The food was..."
Rudy Camacho
"A truly awesome dining experience!! The Dawson provides a fresh, modern atmosphere with the perfect-sized menu and very attentive staff! We tried the..."
Jocelynn Vas
"My friend made reservations for a party of 4 for restaurant week and I am glad because we got seated right away. Our server was very nice and..."
Karina Lam
"Took my parents here for dinner and we had an awesome time. The food was soooo freaking good and the drinks were refreshing and strong! We sat..."
Chelsea Lux
"The Rigatoni is amazing!!!! It gets 5 stars all by itself. Great outside seating and the service was great. There was not a long wait for food. ..."
Jennifer Nolen
"The halibut is excellent! Flaky, crispy outside and tender inside, it had the perfect use of salt and flavoring. Do not be afraid to ask them to..."
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Doc B's Restaurant + Bar
Doc B's Restaurant + Bar
88/100 (3975 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Asian
Bar
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Hamburgers
Housemade Key Lime Pie
Turkey Burger
Our Famous’ Candied Bacon
Tuna Sandwich
Fish
Wok Out Bowl
ginger ale
Cheesecake
Housemade Guacamole and Chips
Lobster Roll
Grilled California Artichokes
Filet Mignon
Noodle
West Coast Steak Sandwich
Ribs
Shrimp
Backyard Burger with Fries
Beef
Our French Martini
Root Beer
Double Decker Chocolate Cake
Danish BBQ Ribs
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
The 1 Tuna App
Quinoa Salad
Cheesecakes
Lobster
Simply Grilled Salmon
Key lime pie
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cobb Salad
Salad
Wings
The Old Fashioned
Kale Salad
Crab
Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Matzo Ball Soup
Tuna
Burger
Matzo Ball Soup
Veggie Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Doc B's, and let me tell you, it was an absolute culinary experience. My family and I came into the..."
W H
"Had a surprisingly good meal here. The grilled artichokes, wok out bowls, and salads were all better than expected at a decent price point. Our..."
rob fischer
"We had the tortilla soup, Cajun chicken club and the California salad. The portions were pretty big. The service was friendly. The atmosphere was a..."
ska
"I had a great experience at Doc B’s. The whole vibe is very welcoming. I came in and didn’t know what to get so I asked my server Malina for..."
Donnell Culver
"This place is amazing! I was stuck in Chicago for a day because of a train delay, but thank God I was. If it had been on time I never would have been..."
Noah Whelpley
"This is the kind of restaurant that you can order anything. Everything is well prepared and presentations are attractive. You can be daring here and..."
Susan Olsen
"My family and I came here for the first time over this Father's Day weekend and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was..."
Krista M. Taylor
"Our server, Stella B. was freaking aces. The lobster roll was mouth watering, and the ribs fell off the..."
Sean Irwin
"The veggie burger was delicious. The beet patty was amazing, the kale and slaw had a nice freshness and sweetness to it. The buttery bun was melting..."
Neha V
"A very good meal. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, wish the batter had a little more seasoning but was still..."
Jason Kristi Altman
"Had a solid experience here. For apps we did the teriyaki wings. They were solid but there wasn’t a lot of meat on the wing and they came out kind..."
petersonA95
"My daughter and I are on vacation and just finished Tilt at the Hancock Tower when we were on the hunt for something unique. A Magnificent Mile..."
Mike Sherron
"Good place for comfort food up to healthy options. great service. I went for the chicken wings and it’s something special that no where else doing..."
Pharuewisa P.
"We went there on a Thursday night and there was no wait at all. The restaurant has a casual ambiance and the music was playing at a comfortable..."
ju bouffe
"We always enjoy Doc B’s. Solid dishes and nice service. Their happy hour is a welcome bargain from 5-7 weekdays, plus daily drink specials. The..."
christine albritton
"Really good food, exceptional service. Waiter Israel couldn’t have been more efficient & pleasant. Everything we ordered (shrimp cocktail, turkey..."
Jan Clark
"From the moment we walked in the door the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Craig. Our bellhop from our hotel recommended Doc B’s. He said..."
Sue Hart