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The Lucky Monk, South Barrington, IL

The Lucky Monk

4.5
4.5
3327 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
When you name your restaurant after Trappist monks who've spent centuries perfecting their craft, you're serious about your beer. That's why we hired a master to craft our house brews and why our beer list spans the globe. With everything from refreshing pilsners that match the lightness of our thin-crust pizza to dark, rich ales that stand up to our decadent burgers, you're certain to find a new favorite at The Lucky Monk. We're sure that our Prime beef burgers — served with hand-cut fries — will be the juiciest you've ever had. Our other house specialty is pizza. It is crisp and generously topped with fresh ingredients. And we round out our menu with vibrant, flavorful salads; a handful of classic, satisfying American entrées; and some sweet surprises.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 898-0500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Cross street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,327 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lucky Monk offers a lively atmosphere with "great burgers and beer selection." Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and the inviting outdoor dining area. While some experienced delays or noise, most found the food "delicious" and the service "excellent." The restaurant's varied menu and gluten-free options are a hit.

3,328 Reviews
  1. Frank

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Clean and cozy. Portions are very small.

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  2. SHARON

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a reservation, but waited 25 minutes after our time to be seated. This was a problem as we had somewhere to be later and had planned the reservation so we could be on time. Luckily the waiter took our order and our food came out right away, but it was not a relaxing experience.

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  3. MAM1

    VIP

    Chicago

    102 reviews

    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the delicious food, great menu variety and expansive ambience.

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  4. Kathleen

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Am excellent place to meet for casual gatherings or to get a tasty bite to eat.

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  5. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress accommodated an ingredient change to a salad on their specials menu. Very attentive overall. Food was great! Atmosphere perfect. Went for early midweek dinner. Nice menu selection -good variety to include vegetarian options.

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  6. Donna

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. The food was great. Waiting for over 20mins after our reservation time was a little annoying.

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  7. Gregg

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a 630 reservation, didn’t get seated until 7. No house beers available, poor server and food average at best.

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  8. Mark

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very nice and attentive to our seating request. The server was outstanding.

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  9. William

    Chicago

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Happy hour here. But they need to get their brewery going again. Taking a long time.

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  10. Megan

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great server. Was frustrated that I could not get a table in the dining room. We were seated at a high top, I told hostess how high tops are not the best for me and was offered a different high top ,😕which is difficult for me as I’m under 5 feet tall. 

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FAQs

The Lucky Monk offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Lucky Monk also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 898-0500.

The Lucky Monk is rated 4.5 stars by 3327 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lucky Monk

105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Neighborhood
    South Barrington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 898-0500
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
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