Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Albany Park

Reserved a table but ended up sitting at the bar. Luckily we got there in time for happy hour, so a glass of 'red' wine and the burger (only on HH menu @ bar) sounded good. Wine tasted good and was a great value, unfortunately the burger was overcooked for both of us - but it wasn't a bad burger! Kind of like your uncles BBQ. The hospitality and atmosphere outweighs the need for your food to hit "influencer" status. Had it been slightly less cooked, who knows where Unc could be... Shoutout to our bartender! Was a friggin gem. Great at knowing when to have a chat and when to help out during the meal. 10/10 would sit at his bar again.

Cocktails are creative and playful. Service was amazing, they go out of their way to make sure you're happy. Loved the chill vibe, not at all pretentious. Will be back

Great drinks and good selection of appetizers/entrees. Service was incredible, staff was very friendly and attentive. Also, loved the atmosphere and all the holiday decorations. Highly recommend!

I primarily went for the Xtreme Drag Bingo held every Thursday evening. I made a reservation, but I doubt I couldn't have just walked in at 6 pm. Plenty of open tables and seating at the bar. Once Bingo started, Lark started filling in. Seems to be a popular event with several regulars. High energy and so much fun! I had the Thursday Happy Special margaritas for $10 each. They were reasonably strong but hard to not sip faster! The nachos were a generous portion, but the cheese had the texture of Cheesewiz. Otherwise they were yummy and satisfying. And 25% off on Thursdays!

Barrel, cheese & wine was amazing! I can’t say enough about the service, food and atmosphere. I hosted a party for 12 and the team was so accommodating. They went above and beyond for us and made our party one we will remember for a long time. As far as food goes, I’d recommend everything on the menu. But the feta spread was amazing! For me, the one thing that stood out is that they didn’t have any hidden fees. There were no surprises or special charges bc of our party size and I think that’s so hard to find these days. I can’t wait to go back.