Paddy O'Splaines

The name hints at Irish, but the menu crosses multiple cultural lines at this family-friendly Lincoln Square bar and grill.

(773) 649-9672

2434 W Montrose Ave (Artesian Avenue)
Chicago, IL 60618 41.9614 -87.69

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Neighborhoods: Far North Side, Ravenswood

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Hours:

Sun-Fri 11am-2am

Sat 11am-3am

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Paddy O'Splaines

Paddy Osplaine's Restaurant

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Paddy O'Splaines

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Paddy O'Splaine's near Chicago's Wells Park and Lincoln Square isn't just another Irish watering hole. This beautiful space is complete with an open kitchen for serving up global contemporary cuisine including steaks, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The appetizer menu features 30 different choices. The North Center neighborhood is long over due for a warm and upscale environment where the food is consistently delicious and fresh and the flat screens will always be playing your game, whether it's soccer or any other Chicago sports teams. Pool tables and free darts are available…

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In Short – Housed in an industrial brick building on Montrose where discount retailers and mom-and-pop shops are the norm, this spilt-personality bar is law office meets tropical island with leather waiting room chairs, palm-leaved plants and screens of thatched branches. Light wood and flat-screens hung on every wall lend to a sports-bar vibe, with Cubs games broadcasted in stereo. Diners--who have a prime view of the open kitchen--perch at the marble-eque bar for beer and pub fare like buffalo wings, onion rings, beef Wellington, barbecue ribs and curious Italian and Mexican dishes.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/09

Great Neighborhood Bar

by dc817

I've lived in the neighorhood for over 15 years and stumbles upon this place about 2 months ago. Reading some of the old reviews on here is the reason I'm writing an UPDATED review. Those one stars obviously are bitter for some reason or know owners on a personal level trying to hurt the business. There is NO way these drinks are overpriced. $3 call drinks on thursdays is over priced? Really? If that's the case then maybe you should just stay home. .35 wings also overpriced. HA. The bartender is one of the nicest and social bartenders I've met in awhile. This bar def. does NOT belong in Lincoln park wher you get 80%under age drinkers with their nose in the air. I've stopped here a couple times since I first found this place and only once did I have a so so experience, but instead of going directly and slamming the business I decided to address it to a manager. It was taken care of and appreciated. I HIGHLY recommend this place especially on Thursdays for their great drink and food specials. I've introduced this place to many people and will continue to do so. Also they have a couple seats outdoors if you don't feel like sitting indoors.

  • Pros: Great Drink Specials
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/17/09

This is a WONDERFUL place for food for all!

by pelllakewi

WOW! This restaurant was a wonderful, wonderful surprise! We thought this place was a bar when stopped in for a couple of drinks with some family from the city on a Wednesday (I think??). When we got inside we saw that in addition to a beautiful bar, this place has a huge restaurant area. Well, we sat down ard ordered lunch with our drinks when we found out that they had a special on hamburgers for $3.00 that day (which they do every week). Those burgers were UNBELIEVABLY HUGE and they were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. These were the kind of burgers we used to get years ago at Hackneys in Glenview. We haven't seen burgers that thick in a long time, anywhere! They knocked our socks off!!! We started with an appetizer - fried shoestring potatoes with mushroom truffle sauce called "Pommes Frites" (or something close to that). These were fantastic as well. The waiter was also very nice and yet we were pleased to see that he maintained a level of professionalism and kept his distance when we were eating, but kept the drinks flowing. We never had to ask for refills. Needless to say, we would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/16/08

Very good food and service. Tasty Pizza. Save restaurant reviews from the Comic Book Guy.

by myfour

We went with another family which included 6 children. The accommodations, food and the service was great. I came to the city search site to get the phone number to set up a party. I read the three reviews, apparently written by the same person, and was surprised we were talking about the same restaurant. Someone is obviously disgruntled. I'm guessing that they might be enrolled in a creative writing class at the local civic center.

I know I'll be going back next week with a bunch of friends. They have a Wii on a 10' screen for god's sake.

  • Pros: Large, good food, activities, nice decor

The Details on Paddy O'Splaines

Fun Fact:

Vegetarians fear not --all of your options are clearly marked on the menu with a green "V."

Private Rooms:

Big parties or catered events can be held in the banquet room in back equipped with a private bar, pool table, separate restrooms and two large screens to show the big game or that slideshow from the corporate Christmas party.

Save Money:

Every day is 312 day where pints are $2 each. Other $2 specials include Domestic Draft Mondays and Domestic Bottle Tuesdays, and on Wednesday groups can buy a pitcher for $5.

When to Go:

Check the chalkboard for daily food specials such as $3 apps on Thursday and for Catholics, the traditional Fish Fridays.

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Catering, Bars & Pubs, Taverns

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Cuisine:

Pizza

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over, After Work

Smoking Permitted:

No

Message from Paddy O'Splaines

  • Private party & banquet room
  • Large appetizer selection
  • Pool tables and free darts

Paddy O'Splaine's near Chicago's Wells Park and Lincoln Square isn't just another Irish watering hole. This beautiful space is complete with an open kitchen for serving up global contemporary cuisine including steaks, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The appetizer menu features 30 different choices.

The North Center neighborhood is long over due for a warm and upscale environment where the food is consistently delicious and fresh and the flat screens will always be playing your game, whether it's soccer or any other Chicago sports teams. Pool tables and free darts are available in the game room.

Oak woodwork, candles, stained glass and a grand fish tank behind the bar create a unique atmosphere in Paddy O'Splaines. Come for dinner and stay for drinks in this Chicago Irish pub and sports bar.

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