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Restaurant
Ada Street
Ada Street is one of the best bar restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Ada Street doesn't pretend to be a restaurant that happens to serve drinks, or a bar that happens to have food — it plays both sides with real conviction, and that's what keeps it relevant in Bucktown after more than a decade.
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Taste Score 8.2/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
544 reviews
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8.2/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 544 reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Chicago | 1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
8.2/10
Address
Chicago | 1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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Ada Street menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Ada Street is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Ada Street Chicken Wings
Thai beef tartare
Parisian Gnocchi
New York Strip with shoestring fries
Why go
What makes Ada Street worth the move
Ada Street works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ada Street Chicken Wings and Thai beef tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 544 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.4 from 544 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
Bar in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.4 from 544 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Ada Street Chicken Wings, Thai beef tartare, Parisian Gnocchi
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9.4 from 544 reviews
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- 8.2/10
- Google rating
- 9.4 (544 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Bar
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Ada Street serve?
Ada Street is a Bar restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Ada Street doesn't pretend to be a restaurant that happens to serve drinks, or a bar that happens to have food — it plays both sides with real conviction, and that's what keeps it relevant in Bucktown after more than a decade.
What is Ada Street best for?
Ada Street is best for cocktail, date night. Ada Street works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ada Street Chicken Wings and Thai beef tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 544 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Ada Street?
Ada Street is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 544 reviews
What should I order at Ada Street?
Start with Ada Street Chicken Wings, Thai beef tartare, Parisian Gnocchi and New York Strip with shoestring fries. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Ada Street worth visiting?
Ada Street holds a 9.4 Google rating from 544 reviews. Ada Street works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ada Street Chicken Wings and Thai beef tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 544 Google reviews.
Where is Ada Street located?
Ada Street is located at 1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Ada Street good for a date night?
Yes — Ada Street is tagged for date night dining. Ada Street works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ada Street Chicken Wings and Thai beef tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 544 Google reviews.
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