The Spot
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 728-8934
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Montrose Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Wilson; bus: 36 to Montrose
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 11am-3am, Sun 10am-2am
Editorial Review for The Spot – by Aaron Baar
In Short
With three distinct areas spread over three floors, The Spot aims to cater to every whim. On the top floor is The Green Room, a dark, hip bar with leather couches, hip house music and a large-screen television. The middle floor, with exposed brick walls, is primarily a sports bar, while the first floor is a restaurant with menu items ranging from salads to French dip to pasta.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTheme nights abound. Most notably, Mondays are Manicure & Martinis with $20 manicure specials and $5 martinis. Wednesday nights in the sports bar are "White Trash Wednesdays" with specials on Boone's Farm, Old Style cans and boxed wine.
The ExtrasBecome a preferred customer (ie, get on the mailing list) and you will be treated to the meal of your choice (even if it's not on the menu).
User Reviews for The Spot
02/12/2008 Posted by kitchen3732
So on this cold and blustry winters night, my girl and I braved the elements for a cocktail and entree at the Spot. She hasn't been there since Frankie Janisch was the chef and we were eager to share Frankie J's Kicken Chicken Parmesan on a cold Chicago night. It being one of our favorite dishes on the menu. My beauteous Femme ordered a blanc de blanc and I,a seven and cran. We settled in to watch the snow fall and to our surprise, when our meal arrived, we were stunned! The Penne was over done and waterlogged, the Tuscan sauce was meek, bland and chunky, thrown together with no regard for the person or persons dining, and the chicken.... To simply smother something in cheese does not always make for an enjoyable culinary experience. This was definitely one of those times. My girl looked up at me. Her big brown eyes glistening with despair as she tried to chew and look pleasant, she finally broke after I asked her what she thought. "I am utterly offended". I had to admit so was I. Being a culinary myself, I would not have served that to anyone, with the freeze dried stale parsley imposed onto the plate. We took a total of five bites between the two of us and decide to call it quits.We finished our drinks and promptly left to nourish ourselves. Finally back where we started, the meal at the Spot didn't even come close to the left overs in the fridge. Please take Chef Janisch's name OFF the menu. This is not his food and to call it his is criminal.
Pros: Great service
Cons: horrible food
10/31/2007 Posted by marchicago
What a great addition to Uptown! Embarrassingly enough because I live so close, my first visit to The Spot wasn't until the last month or so when I went to a group party for a neighbor's birthday. Since then, I've gone back a handful of times and always had a blast! The nice/quirky thing about The Spot is that there is so much to do. There are 3 different floors/areas...all of them with different themes. The first floor is set up for dining and offers a full bar. The second floor/area hosts karaoke/open mic. The attic looking area is a modern - but not cheesy or pretentious - urban lounge. If you're looking for a much better than average dining experience, The Spot is the spot for you. If you're looking to belt out some Elton John after a few too many vodkas and cranberry, The Spot is the spot for you. If you're looking to relax or host a private party with a group of friends, The Spot is the spot for you. Dear The Spot, thank you for existing in this area of Uptown! Sincerely, The Residents of Uptown
Pros: Convenient Location, Specials, Great Food, Perfect for Groups, Something for Everyone
Cons: There are a lot of things going on - those with ADHD, watch out!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Users Like You Also Viewed
Bourbon
3244 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
