The Loyalist is one of the best cocktail bar restaurants in Chicago for cocktail, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Smyth's downstairs bar serves what many consider Chicago's best restaurant burger. The wagyu beef patty, American cheese, special sauce, and pickles on a brioche bun is a masterclass in the form. The fried chicken is equally considered. The room is dark and convivial — exactly right for when you want the Smyth team's touch without the tasting menu commitment.
The Loyalist is a strong cocktail bar option in Chicago in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 755 Google reviews.
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Smyth's downstairs bar serves what many consider Chicago's best restaurant burger. The wagyu beef patty, American cheese, special sauce, and pickles on a brioche bun is a masterclass in the form. The fried chicken is equally considered. The room is dark and convivial — exactly right for when you want the Smyth team's touch without the tasting menu commitment.
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