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Briny Swine - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Briny Swine - Chicago

4.3
4.3
113 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–02:00 Sat 10:30–02:00 Sun 10:30–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (773) 698-6012
  • 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.
  • Area
    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!
    Weekend Brunch, Y'all photo

Offers

  • Wednesday Wine Night

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:30 - 22:00
    1/2 off all bottles of red wine!

    Wednesday Wine Night photo
  • $9 Burger Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 17:30 - 22:00
    The baddest, juiciest burger in town. Chef Brandon changes it weekly. Pair it with $5 Lagunitas IPA and call it din-din!

    $9 Burger Mondays photo
  • Saturday Smoked Prime Rib

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 17:30 - 22:00
    16 oz Smoked Prime Rib. Loaded Baked Tater.

    Saturday Smoked Prime Rib photo

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Briny Swine in Chicago's Lincoln Park is a vibrant new addition offering "authentic southern BBQ" with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "amazing cocktails," and "live music" that create a "soulful" experience. While there are occasional service hiccups, patrons are hopeful for improvements as the restaurant finds its groove.

113 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Kenyatta

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Danny

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is some of if not the best barbecue in Chicago!
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hey there, Danny! Thank y'all so much for comin' out to Briny and for sharing your kind words and star rating. Chef Brandon does NOT mess around with those Lang smokers in the back and it makes us happy to see how much that came through in your meal. Please come and see us again soon - can't wait to welcome y'all back!

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  4. Betsy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the east coast oysters and the she crab soup!
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Hey there, Betsy! Thank y'all so much for comin' out to Briny and for sharing your rating. Chef Brandon's really proud of his connections to some of the best seafood in the US, and that she crab soup is straight outta the family recipe book! Please visit us again soon - can't wait to welcome ya back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to Dylan and his staff for the good food and for the amazing act of kindness towards two Italian guys!
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 8 November 2024
    Hey there, two Italian guys! :) Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Were so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience and the service - we love our team! Please come and see us again soon - we can't wait to welcome you back!

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  6. Michelle

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I found the restaurant very warm. I was actively sweating. Otherwise food tasted great and it was an enjoyable experience.
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 8 November 2024
    Hey there, Michelle! Thanks a bunch for comin' out to Briny, and for sharing your positive review. Despite the warm temperature of the room, we are so glad to know y'all enjoyed the experience. Please come and see us again soon - we're ready to welcome ya back!

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  7. Ann

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and great live music!
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Ann! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience and can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!

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  8. David

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best new restaurant in Lincoln Park in years and the only legit bbq place in the neighborhood
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hey there, David! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience. Come and see us again - we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!

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  9. vincent

    Southwest Florida

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The She Crab tasted like gravy, not soup. I would have thought that a company based in South Carolina would have known how to make this wonderful dish. Th brisket was pretty bland. It was nice to have a choice between lean and a faty cut. The Mac and Cheese was awful. It was dry and unappetizing. The okra was terrific.
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi there Vincent. Thank you for taking the time to visit Briny. We're sorry to read that the food fell so short of your expectations. We take all your feedback to heart, and hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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  10. AndrewW

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time with some classic BBQ! So nice to have a legit BBQ spot in Lincoln Park. Reasonable value considering how much quality food you get. And great daily and HH deals! We can’t wait to come back.
    Briny Swine - ChicagoResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hey there, Andrew! Thank you for takin' the time to visit, and for your kind review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoy the Briny experience and our happy hour specials. Come and see us again - we've got somethin' special goin' on every day, and we can't wait to welcome y'all back soon!

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Briny Swine - Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Briny Swine - Chicago

2577 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Briny Swine is located on the corner of Clark and Wrightwood.
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–02:00 Sat 10:30–02:00 Sun 10:30–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Seafood, Regional American (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
  • 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.
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