Emerald Loop Bar & Grill

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill features Irish & American food & drink. Irish standards on tap along with local craft beers, signature cocktails and wine. Cuisine includes burgers, and mac & cheese.

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415
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  • Phone

    (312) 263-0200

  • Website

    emeraldloop.com

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  • Type

    Irish Pub

Address

216 N Wabash Ave (at Wacker Dr.) Chicago , IL 60601 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 107


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Chad

Really cool place! Ordered a few apps with some drinks. Good food all the way around. Loved the environment and the look of the place...big Irish vibe in the decor

Timeka Michele

This my spot I hit up when I get into Chicago! It's right down the street from the hotel I always stay at. The Emerald Burger w/fries and the Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade drink ALWAYS does it for me!

Elaine Clark

Service a little slow, but the food made up for it. Very good Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad . The Goat Cheese , Pear and Chicken salad was also good. Appetizer I recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala Dip

Katie Waters

Great place for after work drinks or before Chicago Theatre events ! Kinda loud , but has a small upper level that is not as noisy . Love the mac n' cheese bowl, beer , and wine selection .

Steven Bell

Great atmosphere. Lots of people chatting and drinking. We had the nachos,great.proper Irish bar atmosphere and nice beers .

Olia B.

High quality Guinness from tank. Really good menu for pubs .????we like it.you can become a member . We will comeback:)

Cherry ????

Gave it another try. This one is really good ???????? fish tacos and wings are our fav!

Carol

$30 bottles of champagne . Definitely my favorite casual spot to grab a drink & appetizer after work in the Loop

Thom Cordeiro

Great pub food right in the heart of the city . Great service, friendly staff .

Ashley Mobes

The corned beef sandwich is quite delicious! And it's a nice atmosphere. ????

Linds Ellis

The Greek grilled chicken wrap was pretty good! Wasn't overly filling where I couldn't walk after. Of course, maybe the side salad helped ;)

Carli Stee

Sitting in the back with a mojito and cheese curds , definitely a nice and quiet place to be.

Crain's Chicago Business

For bigger, complex flavor, go with the Irish-style chicken curry on rice ($14.95), with depth and sweetness from raisins and charred onions and mild heat. Read more

Daniel Abbott

Loved the Emerald Burger with Fries but the Mac 'n Cheese and Fish Tacos looked great too!

Macon IV

This place is awesome! I had a sandwich at the bar and Carlie was such a great help! Def coming back next time I'm in town .

Brian Kovich

Just love this place! The bartender Kristen is one of the best in the city limits. Ask for a Manhattan ! Best in town !

Carol

Good place to grab a quick bite in the loop or watch a Hawks or Cubs game. Get the grilled chicken wrap !

Chelsea Peterson

The make your own Mac Attack (mac and cheese ) is great! Also I would recommend the chicken melon salad . It is a special on Tuesdays.

Sarah

Roasted vegetable salad was a really good choice. The shepherd's pie could feed two people!

Aly

Genuine Irish pub . Friendly and attentive staff . Incredible mac & cheese . Love this place!!!

Tana Babcock

You behave to get the candied bacon appetizer . The curry fries are great too!!

Anthony Cirillo

I got lost coming here. Stopped at Hard Rock hotel and asked valet where it was. He gave me coupon for free appetizer fir here. They have them on hand.

David Leszcynski

The food here is always good and the prices are great for a restaurant in downtown Chicago.

Scott Kleinberg

You can get all kinds of sides (onion rings , Mac and cheese , salad , etc.) but the fries are deeeeeelicious.

Alexis Paz

On Saturdays and Sundays they have a breakfast buffet (9AM-1PM) for $9.95! They also have Bloody Mary's and Mimosas for $6 after 10AM.

Dawn Marie Beals

Pub Nachos , Giant Pretzel , Flat bread , Fish and Chips . Dessert !

ISC Chicago

Good for after work get together in the Loop for quick bite and a beer

Jeffrey R

Fish and Chips are amazing and has a very large Portion

Jean-Rodolphe Linder

Great Mac&Cheese, friendliest staff , nice atmosphere, and cool location.

Regis Pimentel

Everything here is phenomenal. Ask for Lee to assist you.

Gabby Cottee

Tasty turkey burger paired with a bowl of Mac&Cheese. Hello food coma.

Bob DeGraff

Good soup . Ask for Leontina to be your server if she's working.

Scott Kleinberg

Great burgers !! Try the Chirish and add some crispy onion straws .

Ruben Garcia

Don't be fooled by the craft beer sounding name of Blue Moon. It is actually a product of MillerCoors. Have a Half Acre instead.

Michael

Great Sunday Brunch buffet . Flatbread was good too!

NEPA Tours

Thanks Kristen T. for making the best shots ever! Amazing service and a great ending to our Chicago vacation!! :-)

Dani K.

Half Acre Daisy Clutter, a Chicago-brewed pale ale , is $6 and quite spicy .

Shannon Cross

This place is awesome! Try the Emerald burger and mashed potatoes !

Sarah Ratliffe

Irish Flight time! A must have any time of the year.

Megan F

$10 hot breakfast bar on Sundays until 1pm. Omelets-to-order are a nice touch.

Leesa

The Sunday brunch was excellent, and the service was top notch!

Ron Sned

Mac and Cheese was very good and filling!

Cherry ????

Just had dinner here. The wings were great but the main sucks! Had salmon and it was overcooked. My bf had chicken curry and again the chicken was overcooked and didn't meet his expectation.

Rain Beals

On the pricey side, but very good service and food.

Taras Alexandrov

Wifi Emerald Public , pass: wa ash216

Rebecca M.

This place had great food and one of the few places open super late in the area.

Liz T

Goat cheese chicken tomato is amazing as well as the mac and cheese

Mike Eizenberg

Their burgers are amazing! Try it on a pretzel bun .

Scott Kleinberg

Best drink on the menu is the John Daly . Sweet tea vodka and lemonade . Don't forget to squeeze in the fresh lemon . Perfect!

Israel H

Their Fish and Chips are authentic and awesome. Crispy and crunchy breading with fresh chewy Cod .

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