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Beatnik West Town, Chicago, IL

Beatnik West Town

4.5
4.5
30 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town.

Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.

Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.

Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-4945
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Private party facilities
    Take us over! From intimate happy hours and jubilant milestones to company buyouts and special occasions, our passionate and skilled events team is ready to help you plan a perfect event. Private events available for 20-250+ guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 929-4945
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    Ashland & Chicago
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beatnik West Town offers a "stunning" ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions and group events. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" food, with standout items like the cinnamon roll. While some find prices high, the happy hour deals add value. Overall, a "gorgeous" venue to experience.

30 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were incredible. Service was slow, but it may be because of staff shortages.

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  2. Mary

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time at this location and really enjoyed it, liked it even more than the one on Wacker. The food was really delicious I especially enjoyed the cinnamon roll. $7 for a cup of coffee is excessive and as my friend said charging cappuccino prices for black coffee is too much. Please get a cappuccino maker.

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  3. Roberto

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, we had empty dishes in our table during the whole entire dinner

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  4. ericka

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot for my daughter’s 18th birthday. Everyone was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!

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  5. Theo

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service. And the server we had doesn’t acknowledge even the basic concepts of what woild be good service— of how to approach, engage and address the table, what advice might be given about the menu and specifically whether entrees will come out together or 20 minutes apart, how to proceed courteously with ordering, what is and is not a professional or courteous and appropriate tone and manner, etc. — so it’s really not even worth talking with the server about what would improve their service, you will only precipitate an aggressive confrontation. Just don’t expect to be treated in a well-mannered fashion, and heads up that entrees will not come out together nor will you be informed of this at any point. Ambience is pleasant. Food itself is fine, still a bit inflated relative to value, but I don’t mean to quibble too much there. Two modest brunch entrees (waffle and shakshuka/eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce), one side of falafel, a coffee and a bloody mary come out to $100 before tip.

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  6. MELISSA

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toni was our server and he was great! Food was excellent as always

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  7. cristin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Everything was delicious and service was lovely

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Might just be my favorite restaurant! Atmosphere and food are both incredible, such a great experience every time

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  9. brigitte

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated my husband’s surprise 50th birthday at Beatnik with a group of 20, and I can't say enough good things about the experience. The ambiance is stunning; every corner of the place feels beautifully curated, making it perfect for a memorable event. The food was delicious, and the cocktails were spot on—creative and well-crafted. From the start, the staff was incredibly accommodating. We initially booked for 18, but they adjusted the reservation without any issue. They also allowed us to do separate checks, which made it so much easier for everyone to order what they wanted without the hassle of sorting the bill afterward—a huge convenience! Our server handled it all smoothly, which we truly appreciated. If you're looking for a gorgeous venue with great food and top-notch service for a group event, I’d highly recommend Beatnik!

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  10. Laurie

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service and ambience are amazing here. food was good. the pricing is insane… our table ordered some regular coffees and a couple diet cokes, none are listed on menu but we naively assumed they’d be normal pricing but nope. $7 for a can of diet coke, $7 for a plain black coffee. pretty ridiculous in my opinion. likely won’t be back but it was a good meal.

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FAQs

Beatnik West Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-4945.

Beatnik West Town is rated 4.5 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beatnik West Town

1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashland & Chicago
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-4945
  • Private party facilities
    Take us over! From intimate happy hours and jubilant milestones to company buyouts and special occasions, our passionate and skilled events team is ready to help you plan a perfect event. Private events available for 20-250+ guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 929-4945
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