365-days-a-year for great food and fun! We offer several seating areas for your dining pleasure. Come enjoy our all-weather patio with retractable roof or cozy up next to the fireplace in our dining room. You can eat, drink, and converse with your friends outside at our dog friendly front side cafe or catch your favorite sporting event in our lounge. We offer the best late night dining on the North Side!
Cajun-spiced American fare, craft brews & TV sports in a lively spot with heated patio & fireplace.
Clarissa Robinson
Doordash delivery, the chicken dinner was fried extremely hard and we couldn’t enjoy it . Every thing else was just ok, nothing to write home about. Please ensure that your delivery orders are just as good as the meals you serve to your in-house guests. We paid good money for our orders too.
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Fireside Restaurant & Lounge has a cozy, inviting feel that makes it great for both brunch and a relaxed evening out. The patio is a big draw when the weather’s nice, and inside there’s a warm, comfortable atmosphere that lives up to the name. The brunch plates are hearty and well-balanced, and the drinks pair nicely with the laid-back vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in, take your time, and enjoy good food in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
… moreRyan Sullivan
I’ve been wanting to come here for a while, having driven past it several times. Parking is easy in the attached lot. The inside is spacious and I had no idea about the really cool back patio. It has a very nature focused feel, with birds chirping, and plants on the walls. Happy hour is good, with a few drinks discounted. The food left a little to be desired, as there are very few vegetarian options and the food seemed like reheated, frozen stuff. Next time I will have to try the famous ribs.
… moreMichael Kraig Beeck
Stopped by for a few quick snacks. Service was great (attentive and laid back), food meet expectations, and the outdoor dining vibe will certainly have us coming back to check out more of the menu.
… moreMiss Mary
My friend is a patron of the restaurant who brought me here for a celebratory dinner and drink. I truly enjoyed the food. We were in a pasta type of mood. We had an order of smoke gouda mac and cheese with broccoli and chicken. You can add any meat and or vegetable listed for that meal. This combination was so good. My friend ordered the blackened chicken spicy pasta and garlic bread. I was able to eat some of my friend meal and when I say that each bite was incredible. Both dishes were good, but I will always love food with spicy. The garlic bread was light with light butter and pair nicely with the pasta. The drinks were good. I appreciate the service from the time I came in until I left. The staff was incredibly attentive and so polite. This was a great experience for my first visiting this establishment. Thank you!
… moreBuddy Hartmann
My husband and I were having dinner and witnessed an incident that involved another guest. We’ve been eating here for 20 plus years and are in the neighborhood. This guest, a gentleman, waited and waited and was never served. We saw this. Once he put on his jacket to leave ( at least 15 minutes, maybe more) a server asked if he was leaving. He simply stated he wanted dinner and drink and no one waited on him. This was about 9pm. We heard him ask for the manager. This “manager” came over, the guest said he had not been waited on and he simply said he was leaving. The manager loudly said, (totally uncalled for) “If you don’t like the service, there’s the door” and motioned the guest towards the door. Of course we were all absolutely shocked at what the manager said – all the tables and guests around us too. NO ONE waited on this guy. Period. He just sat there. Totally non-confrontational. My husband and I would have already left after 5-10 minutes at this point. However, we finished our meal and eventually got our check and this guy STILL had not been waited on by any staff member. We discussed this incident with a few tables around us. Everyone saw this transpire. Totally unacceptable and unprofessional. It’s people like this manager (in the red shirt) that should NOT have a job in the restaurant business. He’s definitely bad for your business; and, my husband and I (and friends we usually meet here) will think twice about ever continuing to patronize your establishment.
… moreMindy Olsen
I rarely give a full five star review but this establishment really deserves it. Admittedly we went at a slower time, not too crowded, but everything was excellent from our being greeted by the host, to our seating in the outdoor pavilion, to the best Cajun food to be had in Chicago.
The service was excellent, and if you are looking for TRUE Cajun blacked seasoning this is where you’ll find it. My mouth was taken back to visiting New Orleans in my early 20’s!!!! In addition to the excellent food and service their menu has accommodations for several food allergies a s sensitivities. Imagine how excited I am to find a place that serves batter fried fish that no only has malt vinegar in house, but is sensitive to my egg allergy!!!
Top notch and can’t wait to go again. Hopefully on a night when the live entertainment is on!
… moreCRAE RHOADES
A couple could split the entree, food amazing extensive drink list open and serves food late in quiet locale with plenty of parking it’s lit 10/10 gem hidden in the city
… moreTasha Conrad
Food was amazing! We had the burgers and they were perfectly done, love the options for add ons. Love that the bar and dining room was separate. We sat in the dining room and it wasn’t too loud and the fireplace was a nice addition for a calm atmosphere. The bar side atmosphere was nice too, chill and relaxed. Prices were reasonable. Definitely will be back again.
… moreSal Manuel
My evening at the Fireside began around 5 p.m., joining friends in the rear outdoor seating area. One ordered a tea, another a Miller Lite, while I enjoyed a Heineken. The setting was marked by fresh air and leafy decor with birds flitting overhead. Soon, my family arrived for dinner. Our table featured a variety of dishes, from lemon garlic hummus and a smoked turkey sandwich to the indulgent Jacked Up burger. My burger, ordered well done, was flavorful, although a bit heavy on the barbecue sauce. When my sister mentioned to the server that the zucchini served with her hummus was a little dry, they promptly brought out a complimentary dip. As the evening unfolded, the outdoor area steadily filled, indicating that most diners, like us, preferred the pleasant backyard seating. In all, it was an easygoing, enjoyable evening with attentive service and a very reasonable bill. No surprise that Fireside has remained a Northside go-to for decades.
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