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Beatnik West Town, Chicago, IL

Beatnik West Town

4.3
4.3
77 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town.

Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.

Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.

Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Delivery & takeout

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beatnik West Town offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "spectacular" ambiance. The stunning interior and "great cocktails" enhance its appeal, making it perfect for special occasions. While some found service inconsistent and prices high, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and accommodating staff often leave guests delighted.

77 Reviews
  1. Yvonne VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. But the music was too loud. We had to scream at each other to have a conversation. I understand the vibe and love the type of music and energy but the volume was too much.

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    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks came after the food and the food came out one by one. When I walked in no one was there to take me to my reservation. Highly unorganized.

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    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is not the pre-covid place. Too much tequila in a bad way, and the food is in that same direction. Not enough variety. Where is the rum? We couldn't taste any rum in our rum drinks. Won't be back.

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  4. Maggie

    Denver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe and had good service. Food was average for the price. Bummed they didn’t have non alcoholic drinks on happy hour, only alcoholic cocktails.

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  5. Taylor VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful establishment! Good food and well priced, I took my father for brunch and he enjoyed as well.

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  6. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance, once the DJ started up, brunch got a little odd.

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  7. Oscar

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I was there 2019 and now 2025 and it’s not the same lower I felt like the amazing experience has gone low lower then it should for a place for the kind of prices and fame.

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  8. Jonathan VIP

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Stacy N our server ruined the experience, that is if you could even find her at all during your time in the restaurant. Came twice in 3hrs and either she hates her job or sucks at it.

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  9. Desiree

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and experience. We made a reservation for 18 to celebrate our grandmother’s sweet 70th birthday.  She ended up inviting more people last minute and they were able to accommodate us, although not everybody ended up being able to come. We appreciate the flexibility. Brunch was fabulous and we hope to come for dinner to try out the rest of the menu. I personally loved the cocktails (the penicillin drink lol was really good) and the baba ganoush was a hit with the table. Photos and videos also turned out so festive and lively. The full sized plants and chandeliers with the abundance of natural light really made for a spectacular 360 backdrop. So thank you so much for everything, Beatnik West Town! Our grandma was smiling, laughing and enjoyed her brunch.

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  10. Jenn

    Omaha1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was nice and food was good, but server who took our order was very rude. I asked if they had any non-alcoholic beverages, and the server grabbed the menu from me, proceeded to open the menu and pointed at non-alcoholic beverages. I kindly told him I already looked at the menu and was curious if they had any soda (for my younger sister who is not 21). He then loudly yelled that they don’t put alcohol in their sodas. I’m sure he was having a bad day, but he made a huge fuss over a simple question and didn’t answer the question.

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FAQs

Beatnik West Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-4945.

Beatnik West Town is rated 4.3 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Beatnik West Town

1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Delivery & takeout
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