Jake Melnicks Corner Tap
(312) 266-0400
41 E Superior St
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8956
-87.6266
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Jake Melnicks Corner Tap
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The Scene
The atmosphere at Jake's is a step above the typical sports bar, with rustic stone accents and dark wood adding class and character to the TV-and-neon-beer-sign decor. Side by side Golden Tee machines and dart boards offer diversions in the bar area. With four dining areas--including outdoor seating and a comfortable all-weather indoor patio--the emphasis is clearly on the grub.
The Food
Bar food basics crowd the menu here, and Jake's scores points for friendly service, big portions and reasonable prices. Start with nachos, a huge mound of chips with cheddar, salsa, onions, sour cream, jalapenos and guacamole--enough for four. Hot, crisp, gooey chili-cheddar fries make the grade too. Sandwiches include a big, juicy nine-ounce burger, plus chicken breast, hot dog, and chopped salads (Caesar, Cobb, Chinese chicken).
User Reviews
Linsea
March 23, 2009
I was extremely impressed with this place! I went there expecting an average sports bar/tap and was pleasantly surprised when I walked through the door! The decor is very interesting: dark, cozy, interesting "artifacts" everywhere. The smell was incredible! The menu is your typical run of the mill bar menu...fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches etc...But the taste is by no means typical. The portions are huge so while a meal may be 13 bucks, it's really like 2 meals when you factor in your leftovers! I'm not much of a bbq person, but when the friendly server suggested the brisket because it's their speciality I thought I had to try it. It was AMAZING!!! The fries it came with also had a unique spice to them. Nothing about the meal was less that extraordinary! The service was incredible as well. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu (including the hundreds of beers) and the manager even stopped by the table to chat and check up on us. What I liked the most about it though, was that it was genuine. It didn't feel like the kind of over-the-top, fake friendly service that gets annoying. They just made honest suggestions and were genuinely making sure that we had a great time. I will absolutely be back and would recommend it to everyone!
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Anonymous
October 24, 2008
I love this place! It's got amazing food. They have a great chicken sandwich, wings, and also their flat bread pizza is to die for! They have a fun sports bar atmosphere, and a great crowd! I would highly recommend this place to go!
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raviolirinaldi
September 03, 2008
On our visit to Chicago our concierge recommended this place for a quick bite of lunch. As we walked in, we knew right away that this was our kind of place. The restaurant/bar is a huge space with plenty of tables and televisions to catch the games on. As we sat at our table and opened the menu we were shocked at the amount of beer Jake's had to offer! We tried Goose Island Honker's Ale ( a local brew) and I was excited to see that they had Shiner Bock on the menu (my boyfriend is from Texas and when we visit it is all I drink). The menu is of the no frills sort - basic bar food made very well. My boyfriend enjoyed the barbecue brisket sandwich and I enjoyed the veggie burger. Both were served with a heaping amount of french fries and slices of pickles. We enjoyed the place so much that we stopped in on our last night for a late night bite to eat and some beer. We highly recommend this place and would return next time we are in the Chicago area.
read full reviewThe Details on Jake Melnicks Corner Tap
What to Drink:
The 50-foot-long bar offers a worldly selection of 52 beers, from Heineken and Amstel to Blue Moon and Newcastle.
The Extras:
Members of Jake's Brew Club who eventually try every single beer Jake's offers will win a Wall of Fame plaque.
What to Drink:
The 50-foot-long bar offers a worldly selection of 150 beers.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
