Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

4.6

285 Reviews

$30 and under

Brewery

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Lively

Nestled alongside the Fox River, and including a full-service container bar, our patio comes alive 12 months out of the year with a heated seasonal enclosure during the winter months.

Looking to host a party? Our private dining room adjacent to the brew house is certain to bring together small to medium sized private events in a vibrant sit down or cocktail environment.

While our beer is certainly the front man of this band, the supporting musicians are excellent players! A full-service kitchen, wine and spirit program allows not just beer lovers but all to enjoy our carefully curated offerings. Whether you come for the beer, food, wine or spirits we know you’ll stay and come back because of the great times you’ll have.

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Location
12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone number
(331) 901-5949
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tyler Mueller

Experiences

Corned Beef Clash!
US$20.00 per person
Prepaid
13 Mar 2025 only
18:00
Corned Beef Sandwich Cookoff 🥪🔥 Join us on Thursday, March 13th, from 6–8 PM for a mouthwatering Corned Beef Sandwich Cookoff! For just $20 per person, you’ll get access to an incredible buffet featuring a variety of corned beef sandwiches crafted by our talented chefs and managers. But that’s not all—we’re serving up delicious sides (fries, onion rings, salad, potato salad) and sweets to round out the feast! Here’s how it works: Each guest will receive a ticket to vote for their favorite corned beef sandwich. The sandwich with the most votes will earn a spot on our menu from Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, at both locations! And here’s where it gets even more fun—you get to name the winning sandwich! Write your best name idea on your voting ticket, and if your name is drawn from the winning sandwich’s bucket, you’ll get the bragging rights of naming our St. Patrick’s Day special! Don’t miss out on this flavorful and festive showdown—grab your ticket and help us crown the ultimate corned beef creation! 🍀🥪🔥

Offers

Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 21:30
Shuffle off the weekday blues with a nice, cold $5 draft. Pair with one of our $8.99 Happy hour menu items. Choose any available beer from 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.

What 285 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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West Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
West Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

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Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles is a vibrant spot with a fantastic location by the river. Guests rave about its "great food and beer," especially the pretzel appetizer and craft beer selection. The outdoor seating area is highlighted as "wonderful," offering a lively atmosphere with live music. Service is generally attentive and friendly.

285 Reviews

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robert
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 9 and had a table in the tent area near the river. Heaters kept us warm and the views were great. Enjoyed the beers and food.
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LewC
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent dinner with friends at Alter. We’ll be back soon!
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Sue
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Don’t expect any service if you sit at the bar. Bad experience. Bartender did not check in on us. Ordered a water with dinner as well as beer. Had to ask multiple times for the water. Never been to a bar that they acted like you were not there. Thumbs down. Too bad my wife likes the beer there. I would not go back otherwise
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Mary Jo
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food & libations, friendly and fast service!
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Donna
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The bar tender did a great job with my special request. The kitchen did a great job splitting our meal with a lovely presentation. Our salad was a little heavy on the dressing and red onion. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. We appreciated being able to make a reservation and get in and out of there for a concert.
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Steve
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting Alter Brewing. Very good experience. Food was great, great variety of drinks and the service was excellent as well. Will definitely be back.
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Paul
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and accommodations made; food and bevs are very good - portions are just right. We had multiple appetizers - all great. Good variety.
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David W
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a very good meal, excellent food and service. But, the restaurant was not busy. There was no reason for them to seat us right next to the main door, where everyone was going in and out. My dining companions arrived before me and that was where they were seated. I wasn’t going to request to change since they were already seated, but why would they seat someone with a reservation in one of the least desirable tables? A walk in, I could see, but you should be taking better care of your reservation customers.
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SEAN VIP
Chicago29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Still miss Hell Hazed Over! Food was good as usual. Love Dark Spice!
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Andrew VIP
Omaha9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a very good dining experience. The food was good and the live music was fun and lively.
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Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (331) 901-5949.

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles is rated 4.6 stars by 285 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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(331) 901-5949
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tyler Mueller

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Corned Beef Clash!

Offers

Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour

Menu

What 285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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