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Eclectic lounge and Asian bistro cuisine in the heart of Wicker Park
(773) 276-7036
1530 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.90936
-87.67583
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am
Fri 5pm-2am
Sat 5pm-3am
Sun 6pm-2am
Last updated 8.27.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Singles Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Jazz, Funk, Soul & R&B, Techno & Industrial, Electronica
Bar & Club Special Features:
Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over, After Work, Live Music
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Rodan
The Owner
Rodan
Owner
Rodan is a restaurant and lounge of simple, modern design located in Wicker Park. Warm birch woodwork wraps the interior from bar through to the deep booths in the rear. The silver foil ceiling, banquette, and cement floor produce a natural contrast to the wood. Rodan offers creative Asian bistro cuisine. Traditional dishes such as Veggie Maki stand aside less traditional fare like Togarashi Burger, Hanger Steak with Yuzu Chimichurri Sauce, and Pan Seared Chili Fish. Rodan's dishes are exotic, delicious, and moderately priced. Rodan was conceived as a venue for audio and visual artists. The…
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – There's dynamism in the well-incorporated details of this lounge's future-forward design. A large projection screen displaying abstract patterns, video art or movies is the focal point in the rear. Handsome millwork throughout demonstrates the beauty of exotic woods and right angles. Seating for the stylish, diverse crowd ranges from bar stools and a trio of dining booths to low gray couches and electric-blue ultra-suede banquettes at silvery tables. – – The Draw – Rodan serves creative entrees (grilled fish tacos and chimichurri beef) for dinner, but…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- For a more buzzing lounge, hit Rodan on Saturday nights, but don't expect prompt service. Or come early in the week for an intimate snack for two in the back.
- Know Before You Go:
- Techie stuff is part of the bar's draw, with camera and video-screen bathroom "mirrors"; the women's room has a more reactive screen.
| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 88.88999938964844% positive |
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| food quality | 85.9000015258789% positive |
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| overall | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| service | 80.95000267028809% positive |
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| value | 50.0% positive |
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04/06/11
Best place to listen to music
by king hippo at Citysearch
First of all, this place is beautiful. Second of all, the place is home to what I consider the best burger in the city, the Togarashi Burger. Third and most important, it has the best DJs in the city. You can come here on any night and hear great music, from shoe-gaze to deep disco to funk and soul to hip-hop being produced in Japan and Germany.
04/18/10
Great Atmosphere Great Food Great Drinks
by Vincent Grech at Citysearch
Great romantic place to take a date except weekend nights, it becomes a party. Great place for a fun date during the weekend nights. Interesting food and drinks. I highly recommend this place with or without a date.
- Pros: Love the look of this place and the food
- Cons: None
06/09/09
Always There For Me
by ClassyBA at Citysearch
Rodan Is a great place to start or end your night. I hang out at events on Miwaukee a few times a week. I typically try to pregame here; but if one of those events doesn't live up to expectation - I head back over to Rodan.
I'll plan to spend my night at Rodan if I am going out with only one or two people. The perfect place to grab food, chill, talk and catch up.
Rodan is the only constant on that street. Always there for me.
- Pros: Good Food, Chill Crowd, Drink Specials
- Cons: Not A Place To Make New Friends
05/10/09
wrong place to be
by mssvattk at Citysearch
i remember people saying how cool this place was .. it had a vibe. fun, wih no look-down-your-nose attitude. I imagine those were the good ol' days.
Now its like a ti*&#y bar without the "class." - or the service. an also-ran with a lot stronger competition just down the block, in either direction. it had no flair except for the nice woodwork - must be their signature.
The clientele was identical to most of the crappier lincoln park bars I had the displeasure to find myself in.
the music was tired and the server seemed annoyed. (maybe with the music, too? - we never found out since we barely saw her again..)
like poe said: "never more.."
- Pros: in wicker park (?) or is it really lincoln park..
- Cons: EVERYTHING down to wanna-be-cool bathrooms..
10/20/08
Rodan's the place for after work drinks or Sunday brunch
by JacobBlair at Citysearch
Rodan is the place I go after work, the place I'd take someone on a first date, the place I'd go for brunch on Sunday, the place I'd go to relax on a Monday night, and the place I'd go to get rowdy on the weekend.
Such good food (from the wasabi-battered fish&chips to the sesame-tofu crepes to the empanadas to the sushi), not to mention awesome service (Jamie, Nandini, Rolan- you rock). The interior- ambiant blue lighting w/sleek wood paneling througout and projections on the back wall as well as the line waiting for the bathroom. And those trick effects mirrors above the sinks- ingenious!
The crowd can get a little uppity on the weekends, but during the week its a regular artist hangout all the way. Go on Sunday/Monday for the $3 Lychee Champagnes! Also cheap specials during the week as well.
- Pros: Cool atmosphere & good food/service
- Cons: Not much in the way of parking
The Details on Rodan
Place Categories:
- great hip place
- good asian food
- horrible service
- pricey gingerinfused cocktail
- good bartenders
- weird culinary marriage
- highly recommend plantains
- interesting ingredients
- really good wasabi fries
- wonderful infusion
- great drinks
- attentive server
- like poe
- good people
- highly recommend salmon curry
- not love place
- fresh new designers
- nice woodwork
- fresh mint
- great cioppino appetizer
Message from Rodan
- A Dining and Entertainment System
- Unique Asian food served late
- Great beer and cocktail list
Rodan is a restaurant and lounge of simple, modern design located in Wicker Park. Warm birch woodwork wraps the interior from bar through to the deep booths in the rear. The silver foil ceiling, banquette, and cement floor produce a natural contrast to the wood. Rodan offers creative Asian bistro cuisine. Traditional dishes such as Veggie Maki stand aside less traditional fare like Togarashi Burger, Hanger Steak with Yuzu Chimichurri Sauce, and Pan Seared Chili Fish. Rodan's dishes are exotic, delicious, and moderately priced. Rodan was conceived as a venue for audio and visual artists. The main screen displays video art and becomes an ambient lighting source as VJs mix images while DJs spin various genres: afro-beat, bossa nova, electronica, indie, hip hop, soul, funk, and old school. Join us for dinner or late night, as our kitchen is open nightly until 1am.
$10 Burger with a Pint of Cold, Draft Beer On Wednesdays
Get our famous Togarashi burger with a pint of selected draft beer every Wednesday for only $10.
Rodan - 1530 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL60622 - (773) 276-7036
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