Chicago Brewhouse Riverwalk

They done played songs from frank ocean to hana montana to high school musical to waka flocka. Absolutely superb music selection. Beer food and atmosphere were all fire too. Would recommend?

On a recent R&R trip to Chicago, I made a stop at Chicago Brewhouse on the Riverwalk, and it ended up being a perfect Chicago afternoon weather wise. The setting: which is an open terrace right at the corner of Wacker Drive (yes, the same Wacker Drive made famous in the Blues Brothers) and the Wabash Ave Bridge. From my table I could see the skyline, hear the L Train of the city, and watch the boats pass by. As a fan of local craft beer, this place really celebrates Chicago’s brewing culture. With so many local options (Chicago has like over 100 Craft Breweries), I went for the Riverwalk Vienna Lager, brewed for them by Dovetail Brewery. Smooth, crisp, and exactly what I was looking for on a sunny afternoon. For food, I went with the Maxwell Street Split, a one-of-a-kind combo with both a Chicago-style hot dog and a Polish sausage on the same bun. The hot dog came loaded with all the classics (onion, relish, mustard, tomato, pickle, celery salt), while the Polish was stacked with grilled onions, mustard, and sport peppers. It was over the top in the best possible Midwest way and paired perfectly with my beer. They were also running CHItober Fest during my visit, which meant even more German-style beers on tap plus brats, pretzels, and schnitzels. Between that, the views, and the atmosphere, it really felt like the best of Chicago in the fall. If you’re looking for a spot that combines great food, local craft beer, and classic Chicago vibes, I’d highly recommend Chicago Brewhouse Riverfront.

We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, especially given its touristy location. This is a great spot to enjoy a nice pint of beer with excellent city and river views.

We loved eating by the water! We had the flatbread pizza and the Chicago beef sandwich. Both were great for a lunch by the water. The views were great. The staff was friendly.

Great place to have drinks and food by the river walk. The place was crowded so you’ll have to wait for a bit to get tables along the river and also to get your order in. The food was great! I tried the quinoa bowl and chicken shawarma. Both of them were reasonably priced and flavorful.