Gretel is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Logan Square.
Gretel opened in Logan Square in September 2020 with no reservations policy, no soft launch fanfare, and what appears to be a very clear idea of what it wants to be: a serious drinking bar — black-painted walls, a rolling ladder on the liquor wall — that also runs a kitchen people talk about.
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Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream, au jus
Gretel looks like a good night-out option in Logan Square in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Beef Tartare and Bone Marrow also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 917 Google reviews.
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Gretel is a Contemporary restaurant located in Logan Square, Chicago. Gretel opened in Logan Square in September 2020 with no reservations policy, no soft launch fanfare, and what appears to be a very clear idea of what it wants to be: a serious drinking bar — black-painted walls, a rolling ladder on the liquor wall — that also runs a kitchen people talk about.
Gretel is best for date night, cocktail bar, cheap eats, logan square, casual night, cool, local. Gretel looks like a good night-out option in Logan Square in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Beef Tartare and Bone Marrow also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 917 Google reviews.
Gretel is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 917 reviews
Start with Gretel Griddle Burger, Prime Rib French Dip, Pork Belly Nachos and Bone-In Ribeye Dinner for Two. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Gretel holds a 9.2 Google rating from 917 reviews. Gretel looks like a good night-out option in Logan Square in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Beef Tartare and Bone Marrow also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 917 Google reviews.
Gretel is located at 2833 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Gretel accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Gretel is tagged for date night dining. Gretel looks like a good night-out option in Logan Square in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Beef Tartare and Bone Marrow also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 917 Google reviews.
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