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BBQ Brisket Chips - Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles, St. Charles, IL

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

4.6
4.6
288 Reviews
$30 and under
Brewery

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2 people
20:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled alongside the Fox River, and including a full-service container bar, our patio comes alive 12 months out of the year with a heated seasonal enclosure during the winter months.

Looking to host a party? Our private dining room adjacent to the brew house is certain to bring together small to medium sized private events in a vibrant sit down or cocktail environment.

While our beer is certainly the front man of this band, the supporting musicians are excellent players! A full-service kitchen, wine and spirit program allows not just beer lovers but all to enjoy our carefully curated offerings. Whether you come for the beer, food, wine or spirits we know you’ll stay and come back because of the great times you’ll have.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Mueller

Private dining

Offers

  • Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 21:30
    Shuffle off the weekday blues with a nice, cold $5 draft. Pair with one of our $8.99 Happy hour menu items. Choose any available beer from 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.

    Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour photo

What 288 people are saying

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • West Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles is a vibrant spot with a fantastic location by the river. Guests rave about its "great food and beer," especially the pretzel appetizer and craft beer selection. The outdoor seating area is highlighted as "wonderful," offering a lively atmosphere with live music. Service is generally attentive and friendly.

288 Reviews
  1. Chad

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to grab some food and drinks with friends.

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  2. Rickey

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just mediocre at best. Rice was undercooked, we informed our server and said, “Ya, we’ve been hearing that a lot from folks.”

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  3. Estrea

    Cleveland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Rueben showdown tasted 6. It was so fun and enjoyed almost all but had a favorite also. It didn’t win but came runner up and will be on the menu. It was called the Ed Sheeran. We can’t wait to go back for the Taco showdown on Cinco De Mayo! We’ve always enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Alter and this special event did not disappoint.

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  4. robert

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 9 and had a table in the tent area near the river. Heaters kept us warm and the views were great. Enjoyed the beers and food.

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  5. LewC

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner with friends at Alter. We’ll be back soon!

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  6. Sue

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t expect any service if you sit at the bar. Bad experience. Bartender did not check in on us. Ordered a water with dinner as well as beer. Had to ask multiple times for the water. Never been to a bar that they acted like you were not there. Thumbs down. Too bad my wife likes the beer there. I would not go back otherwise

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  7. Mary Jo

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food & libations, friendly and fast service!

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  8. Donna

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar tender did a great job with my special request. The kitchen did a great job splitting our meal with a lovely presentation. Our salad was a little heavy on the dressing and red onion. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. We appreciated being able to make a reservation and get in and out of there for a concert.

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  9. Steve

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Alter Brewing. Very good experience. Food was great, great variety of drinks and the service was excellent as well. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Paul

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and accommodations made; food and bevs are very good - portions are just right. We had multiple appetizers - all great. Good variety.

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FAQs

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (331) 901-5949.

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles is rated 4.6 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Mueller
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