Located in Noble Square/West Town in Chicago is a gastro pub with a full service bar. We focus on signature whole animal service such as pig, alligator, boar, goat, and large group dining. Chef Brian Jupiter, semi-finalist for the James Beard Awards created a menu from the Frontier: smoked meats, foraged vegetables & hearty sides. The focus is on wild game such as wild boar, lamb, duck, octopus, elk, goat, antelope, Wagyu ribs, branzino and venison. A rustic space that features a private lounge, an all-weather Beer Garden with a cozy fireplace, dining room and outdoor patio. Frontier will take you out of your comfort zone and give you a taste of eating and drinking on the edge of civilization, where nature dictates what’s on the menu.
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 772-4322
Website: https://www.thefrontierchicago.com/
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Devonta White
Stopped by Frontier for brunch with a friend while I was in town.
I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and my friend got the Shrimp & Grits. Both dishes were delicious, and I’d recommend either. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was HUGE and very filling—I just wish it had a bit more heat.
Overall, we had a great time catching up. The restaurant was calm and not too loud, the service was excellent, and our server (I wish I remembered his name) was personable and engaging.
I’d definitely eat here again.
… moreI ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and my friend got the Shrimp & Grits. Both dishes were delicious, and I’d recommend either. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was HUGE and very filling—I just wish it had a bit more heat.
Overall, we had a great time catching up. The restaurant was calm and not too loud, the service was excellent, and our server (I wish I remembered his name) was personable and engaging.
I’d definitely eat here again.
Andrew Bruderli
Overall, it was an okay dining experience. The mushroom fritters, wings, and empanada was good. The hummingbird cake was awesome. The octopus was dreadful. The service was below average. The atmosphere is cool though. Overall, the prices are elevated for what you get. Unless I was invited, I would not go back
… moreAlex Jackson
This place knows how to grill some meat!! The lamb ribs were so flavorful, tender & juicy! They were falling of the bone! The crab cake was so good! I was impressed!
… moreJustin Runyard
We checked it out for a bachelor party dinner because we were looking for something different. We ordered the smoked antelope leg with sides and Frontier did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Most of us said we like to go back to try other items on the menu.
… moreNika Lucks
First time here. So great! Service was wonderful, food and dranks was amazing. I definitely will be back!
… moreAngel Navy
From the moment you step inside, the decor is absolutely stunning—opulent, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The aroma wafting through the restaurant is mouth-watering, setting high expectations before the first bite ever arrives. The ambience alone is magnificent and creates an experience that feels special.
Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the promise of the space.
To begin with, the service itself was not the issue. Our waitress was impeccable—friendly, attentive, asked thoughtful questions, and made helpful suggestions. She also explained that dishes would be brought out as they were prepared, which we appreciated, especially since we prefer our food hot.
However, that expectation wasn’t met.
The crab and shrimp cakes arrived lukewarm, not hot, and it was evident they were not freshly prepared. The texture leaned heavily on filler—more breadcrumbs or binding than actual crab and shrimp. Unfortunately, they were not enjoyable.
I ordered the branzino (stuffed bass with crab), and again, the dish arrived not hot and clearly not freshly cooked. The experience was deeply disappointing, to the point that it bordered on unpleasant.
We also ordered a side of macaroni and cheese topped with burnt ends. The mac and cheese itself was piping hot and appeared freshly made, which was appreciated. However, the burnt ends on top tasted old and lacked freshness, which took away from the dish.
In summary, the ambience and decor were outstanding, and the service was excellent, but the food delivery and freshness fell far short. With such a beautiful setting and strong front-of-house service, it’s unfortunate that the kitchen execution did not match the experience the space promises.
… moreUnfortunately, the food did not live up to the promise of the space.
To begin with, the service itself was not the issue. Our waitress was impeccable—friendly, attentive, asked thoughtful questions, and made helpful suggestions. She also explained that dishes would be brought out as they were prepared, which we appreciated, especially since we prefer our food hot.
However, that expectation wasn’t met.
The crab and shrimp cakes arrived lukewarm, not hot, and it was evident they were not freshly prepared. The texture leaned heavily on filler—more breadcrumbs or binding than actual crab and shrimp. Unfortunately, they were not enjoyable.
I ordered the branzino (stuffed bass with crab), and again, the dish arrived not hot and clearly not freshly cooked. The experience was deeply disappointing, to the point that it bordered on unpleasant.
We also ordered a side of macaroni and cheese topped with burnt ends. The mac and cheese itself was piping hot and appeared freshly made, which was appreciated. However, the burnt ends on top tasted old and lacked freshness, which took away from the dish.
In summary, the ambience and decor were outstanding, and the service was excellent, but the food delivery and freshness fell far short. With such a beautiful setting and strong front-of-house service, it’s unfortunate that the kitchen execution did not match the experience the space promises.
Finisha OQuinn
I celebrated my birthday with the full animal experience/ trio experience. We had chicken, lamb and short ribs.
… moreImani
We booked a last-minute brunch reservation at Frontier, and luckily they had plenty of open tables. We each got individual meals, but overall we weren’t too impressed with the food. I had the French toast, which was decent, but if I’d gotten all the toppings, it would’ve been too much for me. The lamb bacon was tasty but overly greasy, so a little less oil would be great. The scrambled eggs were solid but nothing extraordinary. We also tried the bottomless mimosas, and unfortunately, the champagne tasted off. We’ve had André Roger Brut before, and this definitely wasn’t right. Even the pineapple juice tasted watered down. On the bright side, the price point was decent.
… moreX K
Frontier seemed to have some interesting wild game on their menu, so we came to explore their brunch on a Saturday, the food selection was alright, but was left very disappointed with the service.
Our server, Alina P (according to receipt) was doing the bare minimum to get by. It was also disappointing that gratuity of 20% was already included without giving us much options to adjust for the bad service. We were left unattended at the entrance for a while (even tho the place was far from busy) and weren’t informed of our options for food/drinks while ordering or asked about allergies or restrictions.
The food was okay, it was quite salty and there’s a lot of dill in the things we ordered (which we would have preferred to remove if we were asked about allergies/restrictions).
The service made us not want to come back.
… moreOur server, Alina P (according to receipt) was doing the bare minimum to get by. It was also disappointing that gratuity of 20% was already included without giving us much options to adjust for the bad service. We were left unattended at the entrance for a while (even tho the place was far from busy) and weren’t informed of our options for food/drinks while ordering or asked about allergies or restrictions.
The food was okay, it was quite salty and there’s a lot of dill in the things we ordered (which we would have preferred to remove if we were asked about allergies/restrictions).
The service made us not want to come back.
Ouiyen Chaswald
Great food. Fresh and nice quality. Flavors were balanced and it was not too salty. Service was good as well. Took my mother for her 64th birthday. They don’t do anything extra or special unless you pay for it. The restaurant has an Indian Jones theme going on. I guess to go with the name Frontier. Got the smoked carrot salad, mushroom fritters, Asian vegetables, and cedar plank salmon. We shared a glass of white wine. The price was not that bad for me and my mother. Glad I checked it out.
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