G & O

This place has my favorite cocktails and burger in the neighborhood. My go to drink is the gin and tonic. They make their own tonic and foam toppers. Consistently amazing. Their burger is on par with best in the city. And their new menu is amazing. Try the short ribs and brussel sprout salad. Shockingly delicious. You won’t be disappointed.

Great local spot in the West Loop. Bartenders are wonderful, beer selection is great and the food is bar food with a unique, upscale flare. Scotch egg & burger were the best!

Great service, really good food. Fun neighborhood spot.

It’s hard to find a place that is just a true neighborhood spot– good food, good drinks and just smart ass staff. After years of looking, I had to leave Wicker Park and seek refuge at this corner of heaven. Amazing food, wonderful music but my favorite piece of the puzzle is the staff. Smart, intelligent and creative that clearly enjoy what they do and making sure patons enjoy and relax. Please don’t change.

Great little neighborhood spot!
Went for brunch and it was great!
It’s a small space and dark so might be perfect if you’re really hungover. They had great bloody Mary’s that they made anyway you liked… virgin, spicy, normal, side car, etc.
Service was good. Our girl was around and running between tables when she wasn’t outside smoking. HA!
The food was really great… the only thing, was most of it was cold when it arrived at the table. I’m not sure if it was the servers fault or the kitchens fault. I would’ve liked everything hotter though.
Blt-​YUMMY humongous sandwich with great bacon & all the fixings
Breakfast sandwich was great. The jam really compliments the rest of the savory items on it.
Crab bene-​good but the least fav
B&G…I wished there was more biscuits. I felt cheated when there was only one, flat biscuit… good but I wanted more carbs!
I can’t wait to check out the dinner menu & the cute little patio area in the summer.

I live right around the corner from this finely lit up establishment. I love the lighting outside over their patio. I go on Mondays if anything because they have 50% off all dinner menu items. The food is solid too for half off. The mac and cheese is mouthwateringly delicious, Brussel sprouts are tasty, meatballs are solid, and the burger is a poor man’s au cheval burger but good for $ 5. They have a good drink selection and the service is friendly. They have a TV behind the bar if you ever want to watch the game.

I’m not a red meat person so maybe don’t trust me (I average 1 burger/​year), but I really enjoyed this burger! It was no frills (no specialty toppings like Kuma’s Corner), but flavorful and I finished it off! Decent beer list and drink menu.
Enjoyed the ambiance — met 2 friends for drinks and food. They were playing late 90s music that reminded me of high school (don’t you dare do the math!), but it wasn’t so loud that we couldn’t have a conversation. The staff was over the top nice — 3 people separately thanked us for coming as we were walking out the door.
I will definitely be back to try out some of their specials and other food and drinks!

I’ve been looking for a cool, non-​stuffy cocktail joint and I think I found it. G & O knocked my socks off. My first time experiencing fancy egg-​white cocktails was in Nashville. If you’ve never tried them before, it might sound weird but they’re fantastic. The mixologists here have created some really tasty selections and I wish I would have ordered more!
My friend and I were here during the afternoon and it was nice and quiet. Our server was attentive and was happy to go into detail once we told him what we liked and didn’t like.
Since we were on our way to dinner, we didn’t get to try the food but I’d love to come back for it. Maybe next time I won’t walk out so lightheaded.

My cousin moved into this West Town area a couple days ago and we wanted to check out a neighborhood restaurant. I picked G & O due to the high ratings on Unilocal and vicinity to his apt. We went on a tuesday night which is $ 6 burgers and $ 5 craft cocktails. Between the rootbeer and bourbon cocktail, rye punch with foam, burger with fried egg and deliciously crunchy fries, lemony brussels sprouts with sorel mushroom, and fall off the bone chicken lollipops, we licked our plates clean. A small, intimate bar with great food and drinks and a very friendly waiter, I think we may have found our neighborhood go-​to spot!

We took a chance trying out this spot since it was nearby for my birthday and it was so incredibly unexpectedly delicious! Our server was so delightful and knowledgable and made everything sound amazing so of course we got lots. And we were not disappointed! From the house salad to the skewers (we tried all of them — chicken was our fav but all were awesome) to the frites (that spicy jalapeño jelly though!) to the off-​menu steak tacos to the big closer: house-​made truffles — bacon, real spearmint, and peanut dusted. A complete treat!
We went on a Wednesday which is half price wine bottle night. And the wine list was great! Assorted cocktails and batch creations looked really delicious too but we stuck to the more than affordable vino for the evening. If it hadn’t been so chilly I think we would’ve loved the quaint patio complete with hipster Edisons that made you feel miles away from this otherwise oft driven-​past intersection in West Town. Will definitely definitely be back. With more friends!

I want to first compliment G&O on their food quality. The burger was juicy and seasoned just right. The brussels sprouts were very nice w the vinaigrette dressing. The shrimp went very well with the lettuce, and the chicken tacos with the sweet salsa were very tasty.
There were a few things that however mad the overall experience unpleasant …
Our waiter was unatentive and seemed pretty detached. In the first 45 minutes that we were sitting, he only came over 1 time to ask if we would like additional drinks.
Our first 2 dishes came out COLD, after we waited about 1 hour & 10 minutes for them to come out. We were disappointed about how cold the dishes were because they were both so delicious. The last 2 dishes luckily came out warm.
I understand we came at a busy hour, but our server could have helped ease the wait with a better attitude and more professional level of service.

The hype is real, my friends — the G&O burger is on par with Au Cheval — one of the best burgers in Chicago. Add in outdoor seating, chill music, and no wait, and as a total experience, G&O might have the best burger in Chicago.
But that is just between you and me, got it?
The burger isn’t the only reason to visit, for hours, even days, on end. The aforementioned patio is cozy and secluded, despite abutting Ogden, and the drinks are killer — my fellow bourbon boozers will love the dangerously drinkable bourbon root beer, capped off with an Olé Bird, a sophisticated riff on the estimable Manhattan.
Save me a table!

1 word: Cocktails.
They have a great patio at G&O which is perfect to sit outside on a nice day and sip on a few craft cocktails. The list had something for everyone. They have food offerings as well, mostly small plate apps but some interesting selections and not just your lame bar snacks.
Service was really friendly and despite being there on an early Saturday eventing on a sunny day it wasn’t too crowded which I found refreshing.
If you are a bourbon or whiskey drinker, you won’t be disappointed here!

Trendy, modern and inviting are the words that came to mind when I walked into G&O and overheard the Peter, Bjorn & John tune «Young Folks.» I did feel like one of the young folks, as my friend and I had been day-​drinking and continued to do so at G&O.
The frothy, egg-​white cocktails are on point. The Gin Swizzle, with egg white, cucumber, and gin, was a welcome, imaginative cocktail compared to some of the more standard bars and taverns in the area. The drink itself was refreshing; I could sit on their patio and drink these all day. I also had the Risky Biz, which was more berry flavored and much more tart.
I also wanted to try the root beer cocktail, but maybe another time!
We didn’t try any of the food, but there are a lot of small plates that would go really well with the carefully crafted cocktail menu. Cocktails are decently priced and well made. The service is great too. I would definitely return to G&O.

When I used to live on the Northside, I would drive past this place all the time on my way home so I was excited to finally check it out.
I came here on Thursday late afternoon to catch up with the bestie and what a perfect place to do it!
We sat at their outside patio. It’s not large by any means, but it’s a decent size and it’s fenced in to drown out the rush hour traffic on Ogden whizzing by. It’s kinda cool cos the patio is intimate enough to where you kinda forget you’re in a busy area.
Our server, Remy was her name I believe, was super awesome. When we asked about what today’s Punch flavor was, she went to the bar to check, and came back and said, «It’s a vodka lemonade, but it’s not good, I don’t like it, I wouldn’t spend money on it.» We LOL’d and thanked her for her honesty. She was super cool, and often checked on us throughout our stay (and we stayed for at least 4 hours!) She was knowledgeable about the cocktails too. Despite our lush ways, we weren’t sure what we felt like drinking based off the descriptions on the menu, but Remy broke the drinks down for us and recommended a couple drinks based off our tastes. I had the Olé Bird and my bestie had the Pisco Sour. Both were REALLY good. Normally I check out the beer menu, but I didn’t really pay attention this time. But if I remember correctly, they had a decent craft beer list going.
Their food is seriously good too. We shared the Smoked Mac and their Brussel Sprouts. Both were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The bacon in their Smoked Mac was fantastic!
We only stepped inside to use the restroom but I really dig the décor. By the time the sun set, they turned on the lights inside and out and the entire place felt so cozy and chill. I’m a fan.
Location is convenient (street parking on Hubbard highly recommended), service is great, and the food and drinks are top. What more could you ask for?

Honestly, just a great place to chill and have a cocktail or beer. They have their own unique cocktails that is pretty dang good.
Their food is just as good as their drinks. Menu only has around 15 items but dang is it tasty!
Their patio, although a bit small, is enclosed and great for a group of 4.

GO to G&O! Not only is the name cool, so are the beer and cocktails! I had a perfect manhattan and my girl choose a gin and ronic concoction. The food is tasty as well. We loved the mussels and Brussel spouts.
I will be back to this chill spot for sure.

Great bar over in West town. Even better on a Monday when their small but yummy food is 50% off. I knocked them a star only because service was a bit slow. It’s not a sports bar per say but they had the Blackhawks game on at the bar. It’s not a large space but there is a patio in front thought it was rainy when we went.
As for food I the mac & cheese was great. The cheese blend had a really nice smokiness to it. My friend who is a vegan and gluten free always has a hard time finding items. She went with the mussels and asked that they leave the butter out of it. The chef was nice enough to bring it out and said that he made a special broth for her. She loved it and said that it had a nice kick to it.
Overall a great little joint.

Wow! This place is the true definition of a hidden geml My boyfriend and I came in here after wanting to try this place for a long time. My boyfriend had to work late, so we came in around 11:30pm on a Saturday. We split the burger, mussels, and brussel sprouts. The burger had these amazing homemade «pickles» (they called them quickles) that literally made this one of the best damn burgers I have ever had. The mussels and brussel sprouts were also to die for. Oh and did I mention the service was beyond amazing? Needless to say, it was a great meal. We ended up coming back a few days later… and then a few days later… and then a few days later. I find myself constantly craving this place and wanting to go back.
We also came in for brunch a few times and I have still not been disappointed. The first time we went for brunch, my boyfriend got the breakfast sandwich and I got the crab benedict. Holy COW! I still have dreams about that meal. The second time we came for brunch, I got the french toast and fried chicken and my boyfriend got the burger. Still just as good as the first time we came in with impeccable service to boot.
Our most recent visit has been post-​the-​beginning-​of-​Lent, and for some reason, I decided to give up refined carbs this year. I wanted to eat here, and I hadn’t even really realized, but a lot of their menu is very no-​carb-​friendly! PERFECTION! When we came in, we got the brussel sprouts, mussels and house salad. Jeez, this place can literally do no wrong.
Oh, I also forgot to mention the drinks! They have a gin & tonic with home made tonic. UGH It was ridiculously refreshing and delicious. They also have a bourbon/​root beer combo that will put hair on your chest but still taste damn amazing. The bloodies are pretty great too.
Another thing I love about this place is the music/​atmosphere. Every time we’ve been here the music has been different, but it’s always been really good (like REALLLY good). They’ve played some oldies, some R&B, some 90s/​2000s hip hop. It’s a fun time. The ambiance is very laid back as well, so it’s a great place to enjoy a good meal.
I think I could go on and on about this place up to the character max, but I’ll just leave you with this one thought: Basically, I absolutely love this place and I am slightly obsessed. You need to try it.
Omg last thing… MONDAYS ARE HALF OFF FOOD (*drool*)

Not to be confused with the Monopoly Railroad, G & O is at Grand and Ogden and offers the area something that it sorta lacks. Well crafted cocktails, higher end American fare, and a quiet atmosphere that’s great for date night or something that’s little more on the chill side.
The beer list is also pretty good sporting Stone Levitation which is one of my favorite beers from my old town of San Diego. Do eat the scallops, succulent pork shank, and some brussel sprouts that are definitely no diggity!
There’s great service and dimly lit wooden interior that will make you feel like you’re in a weekend getaway cabin. It’s sexy yet approachable and an all around good choice for drinks, dinner, or doing it a little classier compared to almost everything else within a couple block radius.