Regardless of its chain status, Rock Bottom Brewery has carved out some respect in this town, thanks to local brewmaster Pete Crowley and his arsenal of limited-edition Chicago-only beers. Crowley has made the place a beer-geek destination, but recently the owners decided to invite the wine crowd, sprucing up the eastern half of the joint and rolling out a steaks and chops menu. We’ll give them credit for lower prices than nearby steakhouse competition, but the cut corners show: Delmonico steak shows almost no beefiness and lamb chops are flat and flavorless. Crab cakes are perfectly fine, as are two-bite desserts like strawberry cheesecake, but we still left casting wistful glances toward the half of Rock Bottom that remains a pub.
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Details
- Address:
- 1 W Grand Ave
- Chicago
- Cross street:
- at State St
- Contact:
- View Website
- 312-755-0890
- Transport:
- El stop: Red to Grand. Bus: 22, 29, 36.
- Price:
- Average main course: $20
- Opening hours:
- Dinner
- Do you own this business?
- Sign in & claim business
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