Briny Swine - Chicago

4.3

110 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Hot spot

Briny Swine Chicago is a seaside-inspired smokehouse and oyster bar in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood featuring Carolina-style barbeque, seafood and Lowcountry classics, served with a side of sass. It’s a local joint where friends and family gather to laugh and forget about life in the big city while they get in on some Southern hospitality and good eatin'. Rosé, bourbon, cocktails and beer are aplenty...and on a steady flow.

Whether you’re on vacation, passing by after a long day of work or catchin’ the big game, Briny is that place where all are welcome, from all parts, and no one cares about the rest.

Y’all, leave your worries at the door, take a seat, enjoy fine swine, wine and oysters while listening to the sweet sounds of rock, blues, jazz, bluegrass and honkey tonk.

We’ll take care of the rest.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 698-6012
Website
http://www.brinyswine.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brandon Rushing
Private party facilities
Briny Swine's 9,200 square-foot casual interior features an expansive bar and dining room, with adjacent rooms (the Family Room and the Music Room), which can be utilized for semi-private events. Full buyouts are also available.For groups of 9 or more, email events@brinyswine.com.

Location
2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Area
Lincoln Park
Cross Street
Briny Swine is located on the corner of Clark and Wrightwood.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Weekend Brunch, Y'all
Multiple dates available
Brunch has officially arrived at Briny! Join us every weekend: Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On select weekends, enjoy performances by top blues, bluegrass and jazz artists. View our live music schedule at www.brinyswine.com. Think Fried Chicken and French Toast. Shrimp n’ Grits. Blue Crab Avocado Toast. Brisket Melt. Bloody Mary Pitchers and Mimosa Carafes. Coke Floats (with an optional Jack Daniel’s add-on for the adults, of course). Get in here!

Offers

$1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Off Bottles of Bubbles
Multiple dates available
Tue - 17:30 - 22:00
While supplies last!
$9 Burger Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 17:30 - 22:00
The baddest, juiciest burger in town. Chef Brandon changes it weekly. Pair it with $5 Lagunitas IPA and call it din-din!
Fish Fryday
Multiple dates available
Fri - 17:30 - 22:00
TGIF! Fish special changes weekly.

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Briny Swine in Chicago's Lincoln Park is a vibrant new addition offering "authentic southern BBQ" with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "amazing cocktails," and "live music" that create a "soulful" experience. While there are occasional service hiccups, patrons are hopeful for improvements as the restaurant finds its groove.

110 Reviews

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Betsy
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Get the east coast oysters and the she crab soup!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks to Dylan and his staff for the good food and for the amazing act of kindness towards two Italian guys!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 8 November 2024
Hey there, two Italian guys! :) Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Were so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience and the service - we love our team! Please come and see us again soon - we can't wait to welcome you back!
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Michelle
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I found the restaurant very warm. I was actively sweating. Otherwise food tasted great and it was an enjoyable experience.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 8 November 2024
Hey there, Michelle! Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Despite the warm temperature of the room, we are so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience. Please come and see us again soon - we're ready to welcome ya back!
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Ann
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, delicious food and great live music!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
Hi Ann! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience and can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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David
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best new restaurant in Lincoln Park in years and the only legit bbq place in the neighborhood
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
Hey there, David! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience. Come and see us again - we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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vincent
Naples
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The She Crab tasted like gravy, not soup. I would have thought that a company based in South Carolina would have known how to make this wonderful dish. Th brisket was pretty bland. It was nice to have a choice between lean and a faty cut. The Mac and Cheese was awful. It was dry and unappetizing. The okra was terrific.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
Hi there Vincent. Thank you for taking the time to visit Briny. We're sorry to read that the food fell so short of your expectations. We take all your feedback to heart, and hope you'll give us another try in the future.
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AndrewW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time with some classic BBQ! So nice to have a legit BBQ spot in Lincoln Park. Reasonable value considering how much quality food you get. And great daily and HH deals! We can’t wait to come back.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
Hey there, Andrew! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience and our happy hour specials. Come and see us again - we've got somethin' special goin' on every day, and we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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Rahul
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really salty… the food was not very good. I love BBQ, but they miss the mark here. Beautiful space. Service was good. Price was very expensive for what they gave us.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
Hi there Rahul - thank you for taking the time to visit Briny. While we're pleased to hear you enjoyed our atmosphere and service, we're sorry to read that the food fell short of your expectations. We take your feedback to heart, and hope you'll come back at another time in the future to give us another try.
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Molly
San Antonio
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately this restaurant meets the standard of its location by catering to college kids and recent graduates living in the area. The food was nothing special and the prices were pretty high. There is much better bbq and food around the city. Skip this one
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 19 October 2024
Hi there, Molly - thank you for takin' the time to visit Briny Swine. We're sorry to hear the overall experience didn't meet your expectations. As a family-owned restaurant with a little one ourselves, we pride ourselves in welcoming everyone in the community, especially area residents and their loved ones. Our live music program attracts a lot of blues, country and rock enthusiasts, too. We certainly do have some fun daily specials that appeal to all, including college aged students, but the Briny family extends far and wide! We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
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Steve
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I think the food is good but it wasn’t really hot when we got it. I have a feeling the waiter was new to waiting tables and will learn to better organize his service.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 19 October 2024
Hey there, Steve - thanks very much for takin' the time to visit Briny, and we're sorry to read about the timing and temperature of the food. As a new restaurant with a lot of great new team members, we take all of this kind feedback to heart and will always use it to improve. We hope y'all will give us another try.
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Briny Swine - Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross Street
Briny Swine is located on the corner of Clark and Wrightwood.
Area
Lincoln Park
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Brandon Rushing
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.brinyswine.com/
Phone number
(773) 698-6012
Private party facilities
Briny Swine's 9,200 square-foot casual interior features an expansive bar and dining room, with adjacent rooms (the Family Room and the Music Room), which can be utilized for semi-private events. Full buyouts are also available.For groups of 9 or more, email events@brinyswine.com.

Briny Swine - Chicago

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Weekend Brunch, Y'all

Offers

$1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Off Bottles of Bubbles

$9 Burger Mondays

Fish Fryday

Menu

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Briny Swine - Chicago restaurant rated?

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