Green Door Tavern

(312) 664-5496

678 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8944 -87.6374

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

What People Are Saying About Green Door Tavern

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In Short – One of the few wooden buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire, this pub is festooned with Chicago-themed bric-a-brac, like antique signs, posters and political buttons. Specialties include generously sized sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Starter favorites include ample crab cakes served with piquant remoulade; the Caesar is a hit with salad lovers. Among entrees, meat-only chili is served with sides of onions, jalapenos and kidney beans, and burgers come with well-seasoned crinkle-cut fries.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/06

Great for solo diners.

by ufkitty79

If you work anywhere in or near River North, the Green Door is a must do for lunch. Whether dining alone at the bar or with a group, Green Door accommodates. I have always been a solo diner, and I sit at the bar. My favorite things there are the quesadillas (made with buffalo sauce inside...mmmm), the burger (it's what they're famous for), the buffalo chicken sandwich, the pizza bread, and my own version of the pizza bread made with avocado and swiss only. The bloody mary's are the best in town (made with a splash of guinness for body).

Barkeeps are polite and friendly. Service is on key. I am definitely a repeat customer.

  • Pros: Great food. Great service.
  • Cons: lunch hour isn't long enough.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/30/02

old chicago charm and a damn good burger

by eewalker

The interior of the Green Door Tavern on Orleans is so visually entertaining that, as a single woman, I never felt edgy or bored sitting alone at the bar because there was so much for me to look at. The after work crowd is an odd mix of suits

(many in the insurance business for some reason) and folks from the surrounding River North art gallery scene. The burgers in this old Chicago nook are terrific and I've never run in to bad service...disaffected occasionally, but never bad.

The Details on Green Door Tavern

The Extras:

Call ahead to reserve the "speakeasy" on the lower level for your private gathering.

Where to Sit:

In the winter, grab a table by the cozy fireplace. In the warmer months, you'll want to perch next to the open windows in the airy side room.

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Taverns

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Private Rooms, Historic Setting, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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