Briny Swine - Chicago

4.3

113 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Hot spot
Lively

Briny Swine Chicago is a seaside-inspired smokehouse and oyster bar in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood featuring Carolina-style barbeque, seafood and Lowcountry classics, served with a side of sass. It’s a local joint where friends and family gather to laugh and forget about life in the big city while they get in on some Southern hospitality and good eatin'. Rosé, bourbon, cocktails and beer are aplenty...and on a steady flow.

Whether you’re on vacation, passing by after a long day of work or catchin’ the big game, Briny is that place where all are welcome, from all parts, and no one cares about the rest.

Y’all, leave your worries at the door, take a seat, enjoy fine swine, wine and oysters while listening to the sweet sounds of rock, blues, jazz, bluegrass and honkey tonk.

We’ll take care of the rest.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 698-6012
Website
http://www.brinyswine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brandon Rushing
Private party facilities
Briny Swine's 9,200 square-foot casual interior features an expansive bar and dining room, with adjacent rooms (the Family Room and the Music Room), which can be utilized for semi-private events. Full buyouts are also available.For groups of 9 or more, email events@brinyswine.com.

Location
2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Briny Swine is located on the corner of Clark and Wrightwood.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Weekend Brunch, Y'all
Multiple dates available
Brunch has officially arrived at Briny! Join us every weekend: Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On select weekends, enjoy performances by top blues, bluegrass and jazz artists. View our live music schedule at www.brinyswine.com. Think Fried Chicken and French Toast. Shrimp n’ Grits. Blue Crab Avocado Toast. Brisket Melt. Bloody Mary Pitchers and Mimosa Carafes. Coke Floats (with an optional Jack Daniel’s add-on for the adults, of course). Get in here!

Offers

$9 Burger Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The baddest, juiciest burger in town. Chef Brandon changes it weekly. Pair it with $5 Lagunitas IPA and call it din-din!
Fish Fryday
Multiple dates available
Fri - 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TGIF! Fish special changes weekly.
Kids Eat Free Sunday Night!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Kids under 12 eat free after 4 p.m.! Items available from kids menu only. Beverage & dessert not included.

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Briny Swine in Chicago brings "electric energy" with live music, "delish food," and creative cocktails. This vibrant Carolina BBQ spot in Lincoln Park offers standout dishes like "phenomenal brisket" and "crispy chicken wings." While still ironing out kinks, patrons enjoy "great service" and an "amazing atmosphere."

113 Reviews

N
Neil
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall we enjoyed our meal (second visit for some of us). We specifically visited on Tuesday to take advantage of the half price Champagne and $1 oysters. It was unfortunate that by 8pm they had run out of oysters (especially as it was not that busy)....if you are going to have such a promotion you need to ensure customers can take advantage of it. The BBQ was all tasty and sides were good (one of my fellow diners commented that the sweet potato fries were amongst the best she's had). The drinks were also fun...from the cocktails to the whiskey flights! I'm sure we will be back....just hoping they have ample supply of oysters next time!
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Kenyatta
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Less is more! Really focus on perfecting the food they serve. Needs a lot of work but they will pull it off!!
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Danny
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is some of if not the best barbecue in Chicago!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 25, 2024
Hey there, Danny! Thank y'all so much for comin' out to Briny and for sharing your kind words and star rating. Chef Brandon does NOT mess around with those Lang smokers in the back and it makes us happy to see how much that came through in your meal. Please come and see us again soon - can't wait to welcome y'all back!
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Betsy
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Get the east coast oysters and the she crab soup!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 25, 2024
Hey there, Betsy! Thank y'all so much for comin' out to Briny and for sharing your rating. Chef Brandon's really proud of his connections to some of the best seafood in the US, and that she crab soup is straight outta the family recipe book! Please visit us again soon - can't wait to welcome ya back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks to Dylan and his staff for the good food and for the amazing act of kindness towards two Italian guys!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 8, 2024
Hey there, two Italian guys! :) Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Were so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience and the service - we love our team! Please come and see us again soon - we can't wait to welcome you back!
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Michelle
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I found the restaurant very warm. I was actively sweating. Otherwise food tasted great and it was an enjoyable experience.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 8, 2024
Hey there, Michelle! Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Despite the warm temperature of the room, we are so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience. Please come and see us again soon - we're ready to welcome ya back!
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Ann
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, delicious food and great live music!
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 1, 2024
Hi Ann! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience and can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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David
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best new restaurant in Lincoln Park in years and the only legit bbq place in the neighborhood
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 1, 2024
Hey there, David! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience. Come and see us again - we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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vincent
Naples
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The She Crab tasted like gravy, not soup. I would have thought that a company based in South Carolina would have known how to make this wonderful dish. Th brisket was pretty bland. It was nice to have a choice between lean and a faty cut. The Mac and Cheese was awful. It was dry and unappetizing. The okra was terrific.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 1, 2024
Hi there Vincent. Thank you for taking the time to visit Briny. We're sorry to read that the food fell so short of your expectations. We take all your feedback to heart, and hope you'll give us another try in the future.
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AndrewW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time with some classic BBQ! So nice to have a legit BBQ spot in Lincoln Park. Reasonable value considering how much quality food you get. And great daily and HH deals! We can’t wait to come back.
Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on November 1, 2024
Hey there, Andrew! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience and our happy hour specials. Come and see us again - we've got somethin' special goin' on every day, and we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!
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FAQs

Briny Swine - Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Briny Swine is located on the corner of Clark and Wrightwood.
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:30 am–2:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brandon Rushing
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brinyswine.com/
Phone number
(773) 698-6012
Private party facilities
Briny Swine's 9,200 square-foot casual interior features an expansive bar and dining room, with adjacent rooms (the Family Room and the Music Room), which can be utilized for semi-private events. Full buyouts are also available.For groups of 9 or more, email events@brinyswine.com.

Briny Swine - Chicago

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Weekend Brunch, Y'all

Offers

$9 Burger Mondays

Fish Fryday

Kids Eat Free Sunday Night!

Menu

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Briny Swine - Chicago restaurant rated?

Is Briny Swine - Chicago currently accepting reservations?

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