08/15/08

Blah

by bkrchi

Nothing unique about this place or the food. The food and ambiance resembles any Bennigans or Applebee's. I enjoy Goose Islands brew but this poor attempt at a restaurant was disappointing to say the least. With all the great places to eat in this city why bother with something so uninspired.

• Pros: Goose Island beer
• Cons: the awful menu, its garbage

08/07/08

Great beer, good food, fun service

by andrewap

I was in Chicago briefly a few weeks ago and I heard good things about Goose Island. I decided to check it out and was more than pleased. The beer... mmmm... delicious and unique (the matilda is superb) and the drinks are reasonably priced (usually a dollar per Alc. %). I had the fish tacos, which were very good, not at all what I would call "bar food". The service was lively and firendly - a nice place to whittle three hours away.

• Pros: service, food/drinks, atmosphere
• Cons: food is a little over priced

02/07/08

Terrible Service

by savg_pncl

If you read most of these reviews you will notice one consistent theme: the lack of service. Food is not much better. Restaurant is dirty (creepy crawlers at the bar). Beer is "craft" but not worth the $$$. Save your money and stay at home.

• Pros: Only beer pub in the city.
• Cons: Only beer pub in the city.

04/13/07

Beer way too $$$$

by bpyaxley

This place has good food but it is quite pricey. The turkey burgers were good but the beer cost $7 a glass. They were small glasses too. I would recommend heading to Rock Bottom instead

• Pros: fun ambience
• Cons: way too pricey

10/25/06

Great seafood spot

by nichole1920

I absolutely love their seafood. The shrimp are the best

Unfortunetly their customer service skills arent as good

Overall still a good place to eat

10/16/06

smile please

by kellyburke

THEY DO HAVE GREAT FOOD.....Service could come with a smile though.........overall i will go back for their great wings.

02/25/06

An Island We Never Want To Visit Again

by flyinglasagna

First timers, new Chicagoans. Ordered beers, very good (wheat, red ale, lincoln park lager). Bartenders grouchy, but busy. Server seemed "put out" at get-go, was curt. No descriptions, no suggestions. Ordered beers, nachos, burgers. Very good. Burgers seemed a little undercooked (medium was super pink), but tasty (mushroom swiss, stilton). Good nacos, nice portion, unique presentation....lotsa jalapenos. Server irritated at anything we asked for, never checked back, never brought requested boxes (busser later brought), left sitting long after finished, never smiled once, and rolled eyes when stopped and handed credit card. Returned charge slips, but never provided bill. Noted on charge slip her horrible attitude (tip was low), she responded with dirty looks. Will NOT return, will NOT bring guests when they come to town. Many places in Chicago w/ great burgers, good service, and many have Goose Island on tap.

• Pros: Good Beer, Good Food, Decent Parking
• Cons: Poor Server Attitude, Slow Service

10/27/05

This is a Brewery

by binky73069

Although I agree the service is not the best in the world at Goose Island, it is a Brewery. They specialize in beer not small talk. The food is delicious, and the beers are better. I highly reccomend Goose Island if you like local beer.

10/11/05

Popular Lincoln Park brewpub serves beer on tap, beer-soaked burgers, beer-battered fries, beer-marinated chicken and even beer bread.

by Contributor

The Scene
Goose Island is loud and raucous on weekends, drawing big crowds for drinking or catching sports on TVs scattered throughout the giant rehabbed warehouse. Beer is everywhere--glasses, buckets and tanks of it, from light lagers to heavy stouts. If you're going to eat, avoid the heavy brews at first. Go with something light like the Blonde Ale, robust and smooth. Honkers Ale also is a good choice, slightly fruity and not too thick.

The Draw
Food made with beer includes the brewer's Stilton burger, a half pound of pepper-crusted prime beef served on grilled marbled rye and smothered with the English cheese, roasted garlic and Goose mustard. The blackened catfish po' boy is also a hit. Beer-battered fries are long, medium-cut potatoes that crunch and don't succumb to drooping. Bigger appetites will love the 12-ounce strip steak, served with fresh vegetables and sauteed mushrooms.

09/30/05

Service Issues

by slfrst

Great beer at this... the best brew pub in the city. I would have to concur with the other review on this site regarding the service. I am a regular at this establishment and it is rare that the bartender will ask you if you would like water or anything else for that matter. It used to be a lot different here once upon a time but I believe they have lost their focus.

• Pros: Brewer
• Cons: Service