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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery, Chicago, IL

Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

4.4
4.4
44 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
At Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery, Chicago's first botanic brewery, we brew craft beer inspired by nature. We love barley, water, hops, and yeast, and use those as a base to explore a rich world of wild ingredients.
More than just a brewpub, our restaurant and brewery offers seasonal dishes to highlight our craft beers and elevate your over all experience. Voted #1 Brewpub in America in 2022 and nominated again in 2024!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-2202
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Forbidden Root can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Area
    West Town
  • Cross Street
    Wood
  • Parking details
    Bus- #66 Chicago, #50 Damen, #9 Ashland<br />Train- Blue Line at Division, Green Line at Ashland
  • Public transit
    66 Chicago Avenue Bus
  • Additional
    Bar Dining

Experiences

  • Cheers to 2025 at Forbidden Root!

    US$110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    20:00
    Ring in the New Year with us at Forbidden Root’s West Town brewpub! Join us for an unforgettable NYE 2025 party on Tuesday, December 31st. ✨ Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring your Forbidden Root favorites, paired with all-you-can-drink offerings .✨ Doors open at 8 PM, and last call is at 12:30 AM Tickets are $110 (tax and gratuity included). Don’t wait—secure your spot and kick off 2025 with a night to remember! 🎉 Location: Forbidden Root West Town Brewpub 🎉 Get your tickets now!

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Forbidden Root

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 18:00,Fri - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 17:00
    Come and join us for Happy Hour! 50% off all Bar Snacks $10 Forbidden Root House Beer Flights and more... Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm Friday 3pm - 5pm

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery offers a delightful blend of flavorful beers and diverse menu options. Reviewers praise the "amazing" beers and attentive service. The menu caters to all, with highlights like the mushroom pot pie and duck confit. A perfect spot for casual gatherings or intimate dinners, promising "amazing" experiences.

44 Reviews
  1. Carla

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fast, efficient service between the waiter and food runners. Good brew selection. The porters were thin and watered down; I was looking for more full body. Settled on a tasty scotch ale. The brussel sprouts were the best I’ve had with an amazing miso butter. The cheese selection was delectable, but the bite size square pieces were annoying to use with the crostini; I would have preferred thin slices to pair with the perfectly toasted crostini. The short rib entree was amazing and would definitely reorder on my next visit.

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  2. Frank

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we enjoy dining here! we have done small groups & large, but the consistency is always there with food, drinks & service.

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Love the mushroom pot pie and burger.

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  4. Cheryl

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beers were amazing! The different flavor combinations were subtle, yet distinctive. We started with the cheese plate, which was very tasty. A nice mix of soft and firm cheeses that complimented each other. Each of your main meals held wonderful flavor surprises. I would highly recommend the short ribs, the duck, and the mushroom pot pie! To finish off our meal we had coffee and a slice of their chocolate beer cake! We shared the cake amongst the three of us! The server was very attentive and allowed us plenty of time to explore the menu. I’ll be coming back to Forbidden Root!!! Also, a big shout out to Check Please! Great choice!

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    2.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food looked and tasted like it was from previous day(s) dry, overcooked, over salted..dull Saison beers and bitter coffee

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  6. Jennifer

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary before a concert at the UC. Service was great, food was amazing. Highly recommend the mushroom pot pie. Omg! Beer selection great, enjoyed our choices.

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  7. Nathan

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found through the Dine-it-4-ward chicago dining guide for 2024-2025 and so glad we started off the new year of dining out at Forbidden Root. Server recommended the Monday special (burger and beer combo), and the pork schnitzel sandwich. Food came out quick, and the option to get an NA beer for members at the table who do not drink was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Forbidden Root be it dinner for one, two, or twenty. Look forward to another experience there soon!

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  8. Robert

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and drink… went when it wasn’t crowded on a holiday weekend at 630pm. Fast service and food delivery

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  9. Ryan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very very slow service but everything was great besides that

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  10. Irvin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at forbidden root. Great staff and amazing service. The food was amazing and the childrens menu was great and much appreciated. I will be returning to this amazing spot

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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery is rated 4.4 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wood
  • Area
    West Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bus- #66 Chicago, #50 Damen, #9 Ashland<br />Train- Blue Line at Division, Green Line at Ashland
  • Public transit
    66 Chicago Avenue Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-2202
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Forbidden Root can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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