(773) 489-5050
2047 W Division St
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9032
-87.6779
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
What People Are Saying About The Fifty/50
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
In Short – The floor plan here is deceptive; the one-room tavern it appears to be is actually a complex space of stairs, nooks and balconies. The street level space is the rowdiest, featuring a swarming bar doling out brown-bagged forties, scant tables near the entrance and an upholstered bench along one wall for chowing dressed up bar food. A spiffy, light fixture-laced skylight punches through to the upper level where there's more seating, another bar and a more composed vibe. The lower level is small--all the better for intimate cocktailing and dining. – – Photo by…
10/19/09
Stay Away for Big Sporting Events!!!
by Slee at Citysearch
I can't believe the nerve of this place! DO NOT GO if the sporting event is of any importance to Chicago.
We heard decent things about the place so we called and asked for reservations for a table for the Bear's game. The host said they do not ever take reservations for parties of 15 or less.
So, we get there an really early. Place was pretty empty. We figured we had our choice of tables.... NOPE!!! Every good table was "RESERVED FOR THE OWNER'S FRIENDS". The host just shrugged and said there was nothing she could do about it. It is completely not worth going to this place for any Cubs, Bears, or big time event. STAY AWAY FOR SPORTS and find a bar that only caters to the owner's friends.
- Pros: Great sliders, tasty food.
- Cons: Not worth going to when an important game is on
08/07/08
Romantic Time!!!!!
by CaryCameron at Citysearch
Everything was the "cats meow". The environment, the food, and the drinks were all delectable. The service was amazing as well. The server we had was "Adam", and he was friendly, but not overbearing at all. Lyons and I had a romantic evening which was the cake and Fifty/50 was the frosting! We are from Detroit and we are huge Tigers fans. Everytime that we come to Chi-Town we will be sure to go to Fifty/50!
- Pros: Ambience, Service
- Cons: Nothing
05/23/08
WOW I mean WOW
by RLeighG at Citysearch
We have gone into the Fifty/50 so many times since they have been open and LOVE the food, envirenment, and Homosa... We also think the owner Greg is soooo cute, oh and his fashion sense is great especially his green gold laced shirt......
When we come in we always have Adam wait on us, he is very upbeat and a fabulous server. Call him Brian he loves it.
Please check it out trust me it is 100% worth it... Oh the cheese fries are deadly delicious....
- Pros: Food, atmosphere, PATIO, service, beer/booze combo menu, booths, MUSIC, and the plants, Great place for singles
- Cons: that Greg is not there every day. Eddie smiles tooo much.
The Details on The Fifty/50
When to Go:
Game time. The flatscreens are positioned well in all the right places and the food is probably better than your local's.
On the Menu:
Sticky, darkly glazed chicken wings and souped-up sliders highlight a predictable menu of gentrified bar grub. The overall quality is good though, and substantial enough to count as dinner, not just nibbles.
Where to Sit:
Forget sitting---stand around the glass railing on the upper level for some of the finest people watching in town. This way you get a sense of the fray below without actually having to use those elbows. If you must, the bank of seats on the main level is prime, too.
Category:
Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, Outdoor Seating, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, After Work, Live Music
Minimum Age:
21
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