Stone Lotus
873 N. Orleans St. 312-440-9680
“Sexy! Checked out Stone Lotus a few times with girlfriends and had good times. The staff is cool and polished, and there is an attractive crowd … try out the ‘bottle treatments’!” –Valentina
“The space is impressive, and the service is excellent.” –Rob
“I have a mixed review. I’ve been there three times now: once [on] Tuesday and twice on the weekend. It’s like a completely different bar. Tuesday was great and better than any other bars during the week, but the weekends are plucked straight from a Trixie bar in Lincoln Park.” –Chicago girl
Uberstein
3478 N. Clark St. 773-883-0300
“Best sausages I’ve had! The beer is Hofbrau, imported from Munich, Germany. As far as the music goes, during dinner it was German folk and then as we stayed till close it changed to more top hits. … I will be back to Uberstein for the Hofbrau and brats.”–Beth
“There is no German vibe at all. If blue checkered tablecloths and Nelly Furtado music remind you of Oktoberfest, this place is for you. If not, skip it.”–J.J.
The Continental
2801 W. Chicago Ave. 773-292-1200
“Awesome place with an awesome setting. The staff and service are wonderful. The place is to die for.”–Mike
“Much like Marie’s Riptide Lounge: If you secure a seat before 11 p.m. you’ll have a great time and feel right at home in this corner pub. Otherwise, you’re battling the crowd both for room and to get the bartenders’ attention.”–Michelle
Swirl Winebar
111 W. Hubbard St. 312-828-9000
“I was very impressed with the wine selection. It has great food and excellent wine at a reasonable price. My friend and I had a great time.”–L. Sawyer
Citizen Bar
364 W. Erie St. 312-640-1156
“Great for after-work drinks! Really great atmosphere and location.”–Mets
“I should have known when I saw two groups of people get up and leave because they had been sitting waiting for service. For not being very busy, the service, as I found out, was horrible! The food was very bland at its best. I would go there for a drink when the service gets better.”–R.
“Went last weekend, sat outside on the side patio. It was the perfect way to end the week. Food was all right and simple enough to snack on; the patio and roof are awesome; service was acceptable.”–Relaxed
“Great location, but not so friendly staff.”–Kate
“I visited Citizen Thursday night on a recommendation from a co-worker. After reading the other reviews, I was hesitant, but I had a fantastic time. The bartender that night was on top of things, quickly replenishing my drinks and keeping us thoroughly entertained.”–Jessica
Weather Mark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Ave. 312-588-0230
“What a great place in the South Loop. We loved being there. Enjoyed the veal meatloaf. The food is more upscale than bar food; it was excellent. We will go back. Just try it, and you will see.”–Ellen and John
“Monday night’s $5 burger-and-a-pint special is well worth it. Caesar salad has way too much garlic, but otherwise [is] very good. The place needs a little bit something more to give it more personality. I’d go back for other specials.”–Katie
“As locals to the South Loop, it’s nice to finally have [another] neighborhood bar to frequent . . . I’m not a big fan of the nautical theme that’s reflected throughout, but, hey, whatever floats your boat–no pun intended.”–H. & S.
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