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The Lucky Monk, South Barrington, IL

The Lucky Monk

4.5
4.5
3347 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
When you name your restaurant after Trappist monks who've spent centuries perfecting their craft, you're serious about your beer. That's why we hired a master to craft our house brews and why our beer list spans the globe. With everything from refreshing pilsners that match the lightness of our thin-crust pizza to dark, rich ales that stand up to our decadent burgers, you're certain to find a new favorite at The Lucky Monk. We're sure that our Prime beef burgers — served with hand-cut fries — will be the juiciest you've ever had. Our other house specialty is pizza. It is crisp and generously topped with fresh ingredients. And we round out our menu with vibrant, flavorful salads; a handful of classic, satisfying American entrées; and some sweet surprises.

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What 3,347 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lucky Monk offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Known for its "delicious burgers" and craft beer selection, it's a favorite spot for pre-movie meals. Highlights include the "giant pretzel" and "cheese curds." Despite occasional service delays, regulars praise the "friendly staff" and consistent quality.

3,347 Reviews
  1. Nicole VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met some friends here for dinner and really enjoyed our experience! We started out with Bang Bang Shrimp and Spinach Dip both excellent! And, for entrees we had Fish Tacos, Chicken Parm, Southwest Salad and Asian Chicken Salad. Everything was top notch!! Great service, great cocktails and a fun atmosphere! Can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Don VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, our steaks were cooked perfectly, and the service was attentive but not intrusive. I highly recommend Lucky Monk.

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  3. Tina

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for the value, everything was delicious

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  4. Grant VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here since we moved to the area in 2012 and it used to be a favorite, but there has been a slow and steady decline in food quality. This visit, the fish and chips were 60% batter, the reg and truffle fries were either over cooked or had been sitting too long and were hardish and not great (usually the truffle fries are a highlight for me). My smash burger was ok, should have got the regular burger I would usually get when I get a burger, which is always delicious. The cheese curds are and always have been delicious and the obsidian(sp?) Stout was great. Service was a little forgetful, but engaging and had a great personality. Ambiance is always great!!

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  5. Vito

    Chicago96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food and service. Got to get the pretzel!! Amazing! Great beer that they brew in site.

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  6. Susan

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was a little slow but server was overloaded. Very busy.

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  7. Brittany

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's always a great time at The Lucky Monk! The food here is delicious, and they do a great job keeping their menu fresh.

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  8. Sharon

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Server was attentive and offered good suggestions. Will definitely be back!

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  9. John VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A consistent restaurant with good food and service.

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  10. Matt

    New Orleans30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was over booked on Valentines Day. We were seated 20 minutes after our reservation at a high-top table by the bar. Our server Mario was excellent & made up for the delays with the kitchen.

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FAQs

The Lucky Monk offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Lucky Monk also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 898-0500.

The Lucky Monk is rated 4.5 stars by 3347 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
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Lucky Monk

105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 60010

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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