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The Fireside Restaurant

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 878-5942
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Ranked #1,555 of 7,337 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: $1 - $21
Cuisines: Barbecue, Pizza
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Delivery, After-hours
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63% Recommend
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My brother and I stopped by for a beer and found great food . Good service and large bar.It seems to be a very popular place for families. Check out the Bloody Mary Bar on weekends it will blow your mind.Must see on North Side.

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013 via mobile

I really enjoyed this resturant. The food and service were both good. I really liked the atmosphere of the place. It is also quite large with a dining room, bar area, and patio area. The menu was extensive as was the alcoholic beverages list. Great place to check out.

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Bloomington, Illinois
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My wife and I stopped by this restaurant around 9:00 PM after coming from a show earlier that night. This is a little neighborhood joint. You enter and if you go right you head to the bar, and if you go left you head to the dining area. we just wanted a quick dinner before heading back to the hotel... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My daughter and I went once with the baby and the food was OK. Fish and fries for me. My son-in-law and daughter and baby went another time and truthfully I cannot remember what I ate. They order out from here all the time. Service was fast outside but inside not so much. Servers were great with the baby. Will... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

The best part of this restaurant for me is that it has nice outdoor seating and in the winter you can still sit "outdoors" - though it is covered and heated. The burgers are good and there is a big selection of beers. Also open very late.

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See 10 more reviews by Walking16 for Chicago
Terre Haute, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

My wife and I were brought here by some older relatives who enjoy this restaurant, which is close to their home. We sat outside, far away from a pretty fireplace, which they pointed out to us as we walked in. It was far to warm tonight for that to be running anyway. The host and the waiter were both quite... More

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See 4 more reviews by Dale B for Chicago
Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

This bar/restaurant has a place for everyone. People and their dogs have a place on the sidewalk cafe, with doggie treats and water for the pets. Others have a choice of the bar, the dining room, or the outside patio to enjoy drinks or a meal. Everything we've had to eat there has been delicious. Some personal favorites are burgers... More

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Central Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

Maybe a little too hard. Went with a large group. The food was not served to the table at the same time so by the time everyone had their food, others food was cold. The waitstaff was non-stop on the water refills so they were trying but the waiter literally waited for me to finish drinking my water so he... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

5 of us went for the Easter Buffet on Sunday. We sat in the patio. It was a very good decision since we had a lot of room around us, the sun was streaming into the enclosed patio section. The temperature was very comfortable. We went kinda early (at least for us) 10:30. This was another good decision since there... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Close to Second City. Good ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. Reasonable prices.

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