Restaurant

Moonflower

Name: Moonflower
Address: 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641, US
Telephone: (773) 647-1942
Price range: moderate

Bar•Chicago•moderate

Moonflower is one of the best bar restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Moonflower opened on Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park — not exactly a neighborhood that gets the press its food and bar scene deserves — and it arrived with more credibility than most new bars can claim. The three founders crossed paths at Headquarters Beercade in River North and went on to log time at Hogsalt Hospitality, 16" on Center, and Celeste before claiming the former Hops & Barley space at 4359 N Milwaukee and rebuilding it into something distinctly their own. The room is lush: they partnered with Sunnyside Plants and Plant Shop Chicago to thread real greenery through the space, which reads less as décor trend and more as a genuine point of view. This is a bar built by people who know what a good bar feels like — and the food menu suggests they weren't willing to let the kitchen be an afterthought. The menu is short, specific, and confident in a way that bar food rarely manages. The New Moon Burger leads with chili oil heat, which tells you something about the kitchen's register — this isn't a shy crowd-pleaser. The Brussels Sprouts appetizer gets a harissa feta glaze and cashew crunch, a combination that earns its place on a bar menu by actually being interesting rather than merely present. The Funeral Potatoes — a cheesy potato casserole with deep Midwestern roots — signal that the kitchen isn't embarrassed by comfort, and the Bolo Fries (bolognese, parmesan, pickled jalapeños over crispy fries) make the case that bar snacks can have a little ambition without losing the plot. At this price level, the menu reads as genuinely thoughtful value. The Kiss and Tell has emerged as the staff-favorite signature cocktail, which makes it the obvious starting point if you're building your night around the bar program. Go for the Funeral Potatoes as your anchor and let the Bolo Fries handle anything else the table needs. Milwaukee Ave parking is manageable off-peak; weekends are when the plant-filled room earns its atmosphere, so book or arrive early.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

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Rating

Based on 364 reviews

Best used for

dinner and cocktails

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Chicago · 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.6 from 364 reviews

Phone

(773) 647-1942

What to order

Signature dishes at Moonflower

New Moon Burger

Brussels Sprouts

Funeral Potatoes

Bolo Fries

Kiss and Tell cocktail

Why go

What makes Moonflower worth the move

Moonflower is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a bar option you can trust. New Moon Burger and Brussels Sprouts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 364 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 364 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and cocktails

Style

Bar in Chicago

Spend

moderate

Best for

cocktails dinner small plates bar

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Google rating: 9.6 from 364 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: New Moon Burger, Brussels Sprouts, Funeral Potatoes

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9.6 from 364 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
Phone: (773) 647-1942
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (364 reviews)
Cuisine: Bar
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Moonflower serve?

Moonflower is a Bar restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Moonflower opened on Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park — not exactly a neighborhood that gets the press its food and bar scene deserves — and it arrived with more credibility than most new bars can claim.

What is Moonflower best for?

Moonflower is best for cocktails, dinner, small plates, bar. Moonflower is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a bar option you can trust. New Moon Burger and Brussels Sprouts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 364 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Moonflower?

Moonflower is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.6 from 364 reviews

What should I order at Moonflower?

Start with New Moon Burger, Brussels Sprouts, Funeral Potatoes and Bolo Fries. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Moonflower worth visiting?

Moonflower holds a 9.6 Google rating from 364 reviews. Moonflower is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a bar option you can trust. New Moon Burger and Brussels Sprouts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 364 Google reviews.

Where is Moonflower located?

Moonflower is located at 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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