The Vig Chicago

Lively upscale sports bar. People watching is part of the draw. Plentiful seating but reservations are a must. Brunch has loads of delicious options. Make your own mimosas with a variety juice options. The regular menu is expansive and everything we’ve tried was great. Spreads and grilled bread appetizer is enough for 4. Cocktails are fun and inventive. Smoked salmon board is fantastic. It’s owned by the same group as The Whale in Logan Square also a favorite. The gambler theme is present at both spots. Little dice on the cocktail picks, etc. there is outdoor seating at The Vig but it’s basic sidewalk on Wells. It can get loud inside.

First time visit. Great atmosphere. Love the music, perfect volume for conversation. Food portion is just right. The waitresses are so friendly and accommodating. The steak (medium rare) was so tender and perfectly seasoned (not too heavy on salt and pepper). And the drink (old fashioned) is a must. The food came out in perfect timing that you don’t feel rushed or that you’re waiting forever!

In the neighborhood and looked for a place to eat. Thought we'd try this place. I'm so glad we did. Atmosphere was classy and cool, great music and service. The food was soooo delicious. My sister ordered salmon BLT so good, and I ordered cauliflower au gratin unbelievable and wonderful and sweet potato fries these were very good. The Vig has it all.

My friends and I come here often and absolutely LOVE The Vig! Fun atmosphere, great food, delicious cocktails and great beer options. I’m a pescatarian and they have a good amount of options! I’ve gone for brunch & dinner and haven’t been disappointed! Love it when SJ is our server too! She offers great recommendations!

Go now. Run, don't walk. The service is great and the food is even better. The only other place I've been that compares is The Whale. And imagine my surprise to find out they're both a part of the same restaurant group. They're intentional about providing a great dining experience and it shows. Everything we ate was delicious. I recommend this place. ❤️

We embarked on a brunch adventure to The VIG for good food and vibes on the Fourth of July. We got the whole gastropub experience with the the rustic decor and sports-themed ambiance, which is exactly what we wanted. Our journey took flight with the Spreads. For $25, we were treated to three amazing spreads accompanied by loads of toasted Italian bread chips. Each bite was an experience - the Artichoke & Kale dip, the Brie, Date, Spicy Apricot dip, and the Pimento Cheese dip were indescribable. These spreads were the star of the show and we will be returning just for these. It was hard to beat the appetizers as we had high expectations, but The Vig did not disappoint. The Chicken and Waffles came with two fun-sized squeeze bottles with maple syrup and a hot sauce. This was delicious. Each crispy bite was heavenly. The Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich was very good but I've had better chicken sandwiches elsewhere. I would recommend the Chicken and Waffles instead. We also got a side of Pimento Mac 'n' Cheese, which absolutely slapped. For drinks, we got the Aperol Spritz and The Vig Bloody Mary. Both of these were delicious. We were interested by their mimosa kits, but they weren't good value. Thank you for the great service and the fun vibes. We will be back to devour those Spreads again!

This is a really great burger place in Old Town! They also have really amazing salads. I like this place so much I went there twice this past weekend for lunch. I live just a couple of blocks away and have been selling real estate in the area for over 17 years and have a lot of choices for burgers in Old Town. This is one of my favorite spots because of the food, outdoor seating, and the service. Every time we go the staff really takes great care of us. The food is constantly good and several options. Their burgers are amazing and so are there fries, but the chicken parmesan sandwich is a must try. I don't have pics of it, but I had the Greek salad on Saturday with grilled chicken and enjoyed every bite. This is a really great local restaurant in the neighborhood!