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Beatnik West Town, Chicago, IL

Beatnik West Town

4.4
4.4
66 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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–11:00 pm 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 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beatnik West Town dazzles with its "stunning ambiance" and "delicious food," making it a favorite for special occasions and group events. The "accommodating staff" and unique décor create a memorable dining experience. While some find the pricing high, the flavorful dishes and vibrant atmosphere ensure a visit is worthwhile.

66 Reviews
  1. Jenn

    Omaha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was nice and food was good, but server who took our order was very rude. I asked if they had any non-alcoholic beverages, and the server grabbed the menu from me, proceeded to open the menu and pointed at non-alcoholic beverages. I kindly told him I already looked at the menu and was curious if they had any soda (for my younger sister who is not 21). He then loudly yelled that they don’t put alcohol in their sodas. I’m sure he was having a bad day, but he made a huge fuss over a simple question and didn’t answer the question.

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  2. Kelsey

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing the food was delicious and the interior was spectacular

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  3. Shawna

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here before, but only for brunch and I only ever sat at the every front. I haven’t been since they opened the wine bar or for dinner. Yesterday, my husband and I went for Valentine’s Day and were sat at a communal table with another couple. Why would any restaurant think it’s ok to seat random couples together on Valentine’s Day? Also, the restaurant was packed like sardines. The tables were so close together it was very claustrophobic. The seating ruins the ambience. IF I ever go back, I’ll only get brunch at the bar. Also, service was lousy; with the automatic 18% gratuity, I see why the service effort was so low. Also, the lighting is really bad! You will only get good pics in the daytime if that’s what you’re going for.

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  4. Joel

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was sat at a table with other people on Valentine’s Day. The other people were not a couple, not good in Valentine’s Day. The restaurant had at least 15 two seat tables open the entire time we were there. They should have filled them first

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  5. Frank

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to watch the Super Bowl with a group of friends and it was a great venue to catch the game. They offered drink and food specials and our server was extremely attentive.

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  6. Rosa

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great foot. Portions on the smaller side but other than that delicious and with a great ambiance. Super Instagrammable too!

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  7. Matthew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance is best thing about this place. The food and drinks were average at best, even at the reduced price for restaurant week. We also tried items off the regular menu to be sure, and weren’t impressed. To be clear, the food wasn’t bad, it just had no substance that helped it stand out.

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  8. Marit

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for restaurant week and was very disappointed with the price of the menu and what portions were provided. Tiny portions for $45, and I wasn’t able to choose my own tip because they added it in there themselves. I ended up payingdouble for what I thought I was going to pay, and quite honestly, left very hungry. I would’ve been happy to pay that price had the meals been comparable in size with the price. Other than that, our waiter was lovely and the ambience is nice.

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  9. Brian

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food, ok service, ridiculously loud music for 11:00am on a Sunday. Asked them to turn it down but it's part of their "Sunday brunch experience"...so expect to have to yell at each other to have a nice Sunday morning brunch

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  10. Julia

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior, really nice for a date night or a large group. Seafood dishes were lovely. Would steer clear of the queso fundido — it’s impossible to get out of the skillet so you end up fighting with half melted cheese.

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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 4.4 stars by 66 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 45 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–11:00 pm 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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