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Bien Me Sabe, Chicago, IL

Bien Me Sabe

4.6
4.6
371 Reviews
$30 and under
Venezuelan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are a traditional Venezuelan cuisine restaurant located in Ravenswood.
We have interpreted the taste of Venezuelan homemade food, offering local dishes from our country and fused them with a modern touch for our customers.
Our “homemade” philosophy is to offer fresh food prepared with quality ingredients with the best combination of Caribbean flavors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Venezuelan, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 549-5538
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Pedro Ron
  • Area
    Ravenswood
  • Parking details
    Free street parking on Sundays
  • Entertainment
    We are BYOB and there is a liquor store with a decent selection about a block away
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bien Me Sabe offers "excellent food with lots of delicious choices" and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Renowned for its authentic Venezuelan cuisine, it features standout arepas and vegetarian options. Despite occasional service delays, the friendly staff and BYOB policy enhance the dining experience. A true "hidden gem" in Chicago!

371 Reviews
  1. Eric

    VIP

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We switched at Bree last minute to takeout and all was excellent.

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  2. maria

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner. Service was great - everyone was very attentive and the restaurant has a very positive vibe

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  3. Bruno

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Venhuizen cuisine! We had appetizer sampler & ceviche along with a variety of authentic arepas. Server was attentive to our need and let us chat when we were done.

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  4. Ian

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff super friendly and had great menu recommendations!

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  5. Harry

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Would definitely eat here again.

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  6. Joel

    VIP

    Chicago

    173 reviews

    3.0

    173 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate outside so the noise level was moderate though inside the noise makes it hard to hear ordinary conversation. BYO makes it a very good vakue.

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  7. Gail

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Venezuelan menu, very attentive staff. The sidewalk tables are set apart by a fence and overhead trellis, which are nice. Excellent vegetarian and vegan choices in addition to the meat arepas, and all the carnivores and vegetarians loved their entrees. The chicha rice smoothie was amazing. The patacones have crispy plantain planks with a choice of tasty fillings. Great food.

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  8. Michae

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bien Me Sabe is a hidden gem! Anyone living in the suburbs looking to get out of your bubble should try this restaurant. Authentic Venezuelan food with an inviting vibe. Portions are not American (huge,) but food is authentic, consistent and very well prepared. Good, safe neighborhood with easy to find parking.

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  9. JimE

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They make the best Venezuelan food in Chicago! The service was slow due to a staff shortage last night but the food was still great.

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  10. Baldegl

    VIP

    Chicago

    173 reviews

    4.0

    173 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food and byob makes it an exceptional value. We will be back. Sorry the weather hindered dining outside.

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FAQs

Bien Me Sabe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Bien Me Sabe is rated 4.6 stars by 371 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
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Bien Me Sabe

1637 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Additional information

  • Area
    Ravenswood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Venezuelan, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free street parking on Sundays
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pedro Ron
  • Entertainment
    We are BYOB and there is a liquor store with a decent selection about a block away
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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