Briny Swine - Chicago

4.3

121 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 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 - 9:00 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 - 9:00 PM
Kids under 12 eat free after 4 p.m.! Items available from kids menu only. Beverage & dessert not included.

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Briny Swine in Chicago offers "some of the best barbecue" in town, with standout dishes like "delicious east coast oysters" and "amazing wings." Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "fun vibe," while live music adds to the "great atmosphere." A must-visit for BBQ and seafood lovers in Lincoln Park!

121 Reviews

H
Hanna
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Briny Swine was wonderful! We decided to stop by after seeing a post shared to Facebook by the owners. One of the owners was kind enough to deliver our appetizer, introduced herself to us, and we got to have a good chat for a few minutes. The specials are great and the food was incredible. We got the half slab of ribs, hush puppies, a lobster roll, and would absolutely order them again! and not to mention the Coca Cola cake!! 10/10. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for some comfort food. We will be back for sure :)
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Janet
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the cocktails were excellent. My friend was really pleased that the Bloody Mary mix was made in house and not from a bottle. My Old Fashioned was well crafted. We had a great time and look forward to returning.
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David
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu was innovative and the food and drinks were great!
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Alexis
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ugh this place is so delicious. Any variation of their fried oysters are so delicious! And they have Cheer Wine!! can't wait to come back !
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BritS
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything you order is delicious! We went for the New Year’s Eve shrimp boil, and it was fantastic! The live music was great; and it was nice and busy but not overcrowded. Our server Lena was awesome, and our entire party had a great time!
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Bruno
Chicago
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to Briny Swine, the food was very tasty & authentic Carolina BBQ. We had the brisket, pulled pork & pork belly along with various sides. Everything was prepared well & our server was very attentive. Because it was New Year's Eve, there was a blues band that was very good. Would recommend & since it is within walking distance, we will go back.
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Zack
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Get the wings! They are definitely the best thing on the menu.
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Lynne
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot! I love the decor, space, variety in seating. Food is amazing! Service is fantastic! 2nd time there and will be back!.
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Neil
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 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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FAQs

Briny Swine - Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 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 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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