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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery, Chicago, IL

Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

4.5
4.5
40 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

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 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 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 dining experience with "fantastic food" and "the best service". Patrons praise the "amazing drinks" and a diverse menu featuring local brews and spirit-free options. Highlights include the pork schnitzel sandwich and duck confit. Ideal for small groups or large gatherings alike.

40 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. Steve

    Chicago

    66 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    66 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Peanut24

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thought the drinks were fantastic. The snack options were a little too limited and would have loved some additional items (i.e., Hummus, Cajun Tater tots, Parmesan Fries, etc.) The chips and popcorn were fun but a little over seasoned and the Popcorn was not popped fully so not fluffy but more kernels. The Fried Chicken sandwich was yummy and love the shoestring fries.

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  8. CharlesC

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Knowledgeable wait staff and was on board for the gastronomic adventure we had in mind. The duck confit and gnocchi was epic

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  9. Bird1218

    Chicago

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 6 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful lunch! Even though this is a brewery, the salads and mushroom pot pie were truly delicious! I brought out-of-town guests, and it was a great choice!

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  10. RVAFoodie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very good, casual experience for a small group. Lovely drinks, nice service. Beef jerky on the bar snacks menu was a highlight for all. Always nice to see some spirit-free options on a brewery menu for individuals who aren’t partaking. A pleasantly pun-filled menu of cocktails, and of course some excellent local brews. Thank you, we will return!

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Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery is rated 4.5 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
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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