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Make any occasion special with true Southern hospitality! Whether you just want something delicious to eat and drink, or to celebrate a special occasion, brunch, lunch, or dinner at Big Jones combines gracious service with creative, progressive Southern cooking sourced from over 40 local farms as well as artisan producers in the South. Our beverage program is one of Chicago’s finest, with alcohol-free tipples as well as an extensive selection of hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, and farmer-producer wines from the world’s great growing regions. Come celebrate life with us!
Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 275-5725
Website: https://bigjoneschicago.com/
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Marie
Southern cooking at it’s finest … This place really surprised me as I didn’t expect it to be as delicious as it was.
Although you’ll get the classic Southern dishes it’s prepared and delivered in a classy detail setting. This isn’t like your mom’s Southern cooking this literally is a fancy preparation and style.
The fried green tomatoes were some of the best I have ever eaten. Lightly battered and season then fried to perfection. It was not over cooked and the tomatoes were just enough to cut with a fork yet melt in your mouth. The texture was amazingly delicious!
I indulge off the appetizers with getting crab cakes. This was a treat and wish that for the cost of the cakes they were a little bigger. Don’t get me wrong there was nothing wrong with the crab cakes instead they were so yummy that I felt it was more of a tease to my mouth because they were a bit small. Yet I feel recommend getting them to taste the zest that comes from every bite. Real crab and no fish after taste .. Yum!
After having 2 bottles of there Chardonnay, eating a bowl is shrimp and grits I was satisfied that this was my dinner spot.
The folks next to my table has ordered the cat fish … Their plates looked so gorgeous with this beautiful crusted filet that I wanted to ask to take a picture to remind me to get that next time lol
Can be pricey since plates are smaller than worth paying and I recommend goggling pictures of their dishes before going in and ordering. Because if your hungry I can guarantee you that you’ll be adding side dishes to fill you stomach.
… moreAlthough you’ll get the classic Southern dishes it’s prepared and delivered in a classy detail setting. This isn’t like your mom’s Southern cooking this literally is a fancy preparation and style.
The fried green tomatoes were some of the best I have ever eaten. Lightly battered and season then fried to perfection. It was not over cooked and the tomatoes were just enough to cut with a fork yet melt in your mouth. The texture was amazingly delicious!
I indulge off the appetizers with getting crab cakes. This was a treat and wish that for the cost of the cakes they were a little bigger. Don’t get me wrong there was nothing wrong with the crab cakes instead they were so yummy that I felt it was more of a tease to my mouth because they were a bit small. Yet I feel recommend getting them to taste the zest that comes from every bite. Real crab and no fish after taste .. Yum!
After having 2 bottles of there Chardonnay, eating a bowl is shrimp and grits I was satisfied that this was my dinner spot.
The folks next to my table has ordered the cat fish … Their plates looked so gorgeous with this beautiful crusted filet that I wanted to ask to take a picture to remind me to get that next time lol
Can be pricey since plates are smaller than worth paying and I recommend goggling pictures of their dishes before going in and ordering. Because if your hungry I can guarantee you that you’ll be adding side dishes to fill you stomach.
Kedz
I will never stop coming here. I truly appreciate how amazing this place is. The staff make it a 100% great experience. The food is ALWAYS on point. I’ve tried the chicken, cat fish and grits, cheese puffs, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, sweet potato puree, the greens.. the mimosas and some of their cocktails. I’ve got 3 bottles of their jamacian jerk hot sauce. My only compliant is there’s no carry out for brunch. Outside of that, Ill always be back lol.
… moreMichael Kraig Beeck
The service struck a great balance, friendly and attentive without ever feeling too much. The menu leans into a Creole/Southern influence, and it shows in the best way. The Cuban sandwich was spot-on, the bread especially outstanding, and the grits were rich and comforting. Definitely a place worth returning to.
… moreDaniela Weiner
Several people have recommended Big Jones over the years since they do a wonderful job providing gluten free options.
We did the Restaurant Week menu and I truly hope the kitchen just had an awful off day. The charred cauliflower was raw (one could barely cut it), the fried chicken was beyond dry but the worst dish was my Moms Shrimp & Grits. I don’t know how I should nicely put this but it was not edible. It was gray slob over undercooked grits that was missing seasonings. Not what either of us had in mind when we think of Shrimp & Grits.
We could tell the server was overwhelmed working lunch on their own.
… moreWe did the Restaurant Week menu and I truly hope the kitchen just had an awful off day. The charred cauliflower was raw (one could barely cut it), the fried chicken was beyond dry but the worst dish was my Moms Shrimp & Grits. I don’t know how I should nicely put this but it was not edible. It was gray slob over undercooked grits that was missing seasonings. Not what either of us had in mind when we think of Shrimp & Grits.
We could tell the server was overwhelmed working lunch on their own.
O P
Great food and warm service. We went for lunch and it was wonderful. Every dish was flavorful and delicious. The fried okra was crispy with touch of Asian flavor. And the gumbo was packed with spices. Will go back whenever I’m in town again for sure.
… moreRILEY ANTHONY
DATE OF REVIEW:
12/28/2026
TIME OF REVIEW:
07:22 PM
LOCATION OF REVIEW:
BIG JONES
5347 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL
OVERALL REVIEW:
BLOWN AWAY BY THE DECOR, SOUL, AND LAYERED FLAVOR PROFILES. BIG JONES CONTINUES TO HOLD IT DOWN AS A NORTH SIDE STAPLE FOR ELEVATED LOWCOUNTRY AND SOUTHERN-ROOTED COOKING. FROM THE ROOM TO THE PLATE, THIS WAS CONFIDENT AND CULTURAL.
FOOD / TASTE = A
BEVERAGES:
ELECTRIC CHARDONNAY – BRIGHT, CRISP, WITH A CLEAN ACID LINE THAT CUT THROUGH THE RICHNESS OF THE MEAL. GRADE: A
SPICECAKE MANHATTAN – WARMING AROMATICS, WELL-BALANCED BITTERNESS, AND A LONG FINISH. HOLIDAY ENERGY IN A COUPE. GRADE: A
STARTERS & SIDES:
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES – GOLDEN, CRACKLING CORNMEAL CRUST WITH A TANGY, JUICY INTERIOR. CLASSIC SOUTHERN TECHNIQUE DONE WITH RESPECT, A DASH OF SALT NEEDED. GRADE: A
CORNBREAD WITH QUENELLE COMPOUND BUTTER – MOIST CRUMB, SUBTLE SWEETNESS, AND A SAVORY, AROMATIC BUTTER THAT MELTED LIKE SILK WHILE SERVED IN CAST IRON. GRADE: A
MAINS:
GUMBO – DARK, WELL-DEVELOPED ROUX WITH DEEP SAVORY NOTES AND A SLOW-BURN HEAT. THIS FELT LIKE A LOVE LETTER TO N.O.L SERVED IN A CORAL BLUE SHELL OPEN FACED BOW. GRADE: A
CRAB CAKE (NON-TRADITIONAL) – HEAVY ON REAL CRAB, BOLDLY SEASONED, NO FILLER ENERGY. ASSERTIVE BUT BALANCED. GRADE: A
DUCK BOUDIN EGG ROLLS (OFF-MENU) – FORCED MEAT MIXTURE OF DUCK AND DUCK LIVER, RICH AND UNAPOLOGETIC. CRISP EXTERIOR, LUXE INTERIOR. SPECIAL-OCCASION STATUS FOR A REASON. GRADE: A
DOVER SOLE SAUTÉED IN BUTTER SAUCE – LIGHT, DELICATE FLESH WITH A CLEAN, OCEAN-FRESH AROMA. ENCRUSTED BABY POTATOES ADDED TEXTURAL DEPTH, WHILE THE CHARRED ENDIVE AND CRAB CRUMBLE GARNISH BROUGHT BITTERNESS, SWEETNESS, AND UMAMI INTO PERFECT ALIGNMENT. CLASSIC EUROPEAN TECHNIQUE MEETS SOUTHERN CONFIDENCE. GRADE: A
DESSERT:
CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME – AIRY, STIRRED CHOCOLATE CUSTARD TOPPED WITH FRESHLY CHOPPED PECANS, A LIGHT LAYER OF SALTED CARAMEL, AND CLOUDY, SLIGHTLY TART HOUSEMADE WHIPPED CREAM. SMOOTH, LUXURIOUS, AND BORDERLINE DANGEROUS. HARD NOT TO LICK THE RAMEKIN CLEAN. A SOPHISTICATED DECONSTRUCTION OF A TURTLE CLUSTER. GRADE: A
ATMOSPHERE = A
WARM, INTENTIONAL, AND CULTURALLY ROOTED. THE DECOR SET THE MOOD BEFORE THE FIRST SIP—INVITING, POLISHED, AND FULL OF SOUL.
SERVICE = A
ATTENTIVE WITHOUT HOVERING. KNOWLEDGEABLE, GRACIOUS, AND LOCKED INTO THE RHYTHM OF THE ROOM.
RETURNING:
ABSOLUTELY. NO QUESTION.
FINAL WORDS:
SHOUT OUT TO THE HOST AND M.C. JARELL, THE SERVICE TEAM, AND THE CHEF—A JOB WELL DONE FROM START TO FINISH. BIG JONES CONTINUES TO PROVE WHY IT HOLDS A RESPECTED PLACE IN CHICAGO’S CULINARY CONVERSATION. THIS WASN’T JUST DINNER—THIS WAS A STATEMENT.
… more12/28/2026
TIME OF REVIEW:
07:22 PM
LOCATION OF REVIEW:
BIG JONES
5347 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL
OVERALL REVIEW:
BLOWN AWAY BY THE DECOR, SOUL, AND LAYERED FLAVOR PROFILES. BIG JONES CONTINUES TO HOLD IT DOWN AS A NORTH SIDE STAPLE FOR ELEVATED LOWCOUNTRY AND SOUTHERN-ROOTED COOKING. FROM THE ROOM TO THE PLATE, THIS WAS CONFIDENT AND CULTURAL.
FOOD / TASTE = A
BEVERAGES:
ELECTRIC CHARDONNAY – BRIGHT, CRISP, WITH A CLEAN ACID LINE THAT CUT THROUGH THE RICHNESS OF THE MEAL. GRADE: A
SPICECAKE MANHATTAN – WARMING AROMATICS, WELL-BALANCED BITTERNESS, AND A LONG FINISH. HOLIDAY ENERGY IN A COUPE. GRADE: A
STARTERS & SIDES:
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES – GOLDEN, CRACKLING CORNMEAL CRUST WITH A TANGY, JUICY INTERIOR. CLASSIC SOUTHERN TECHNIQUE DONE WITH RESPECT, A DASH OF SALT NEEDED. GRADE: A
CORNBREAD WITH QUENELLE COMPOUND BUTTER – MOIST CRUMB, SUBTLE SWEETNESS, AND A SAVORY, AROMATIC BUTTER THAT MELTED LIKE SILK WHILE SERVED IN CAST IRON. GRADE: A
MAINS:
GUMBO – DARK, WELL-DEVELOPED ROUX WITH DEEP SAVORY NOTES AND A SLOW-BURN HEAT. THIS FELT LIKE A LOVE LETTER TO N.O.L SERVED IN A CORAL BLUE SHELL OPEN FACED BOW. GRADE: A
CRAB CAKE (NON-TRADITIONAL) – HEAVY ON REAL CRAB, BOLDLY SEASONED, NO FILLER ENERGY. ASSERTIVE BUT BALANCED. GRADE: A
DUCK BOUDIN EGG ROLLS (OFF-MENU) – FORCED MEAT MIXTURE OF DUCK AND DUCK LIVER, RICH AND UNAPOLOGETIC. CRISP EXTERIOR, LUXE INTERIOR. SPECIAL-OCCASION STATUS FOR A REASON. GRADE: A
DOVER SOLE SAUTÉED IN BUTTER SAUCE – LIGHT, DELICATE FLESH WITH A CLEAN, OCEAN-FRESH AROMA. ENCRUSTED BABY POTATOES ADDED TEXTURAL DEPTH, WHILE THE CHARRED ENDIVE AND CRAB CRUMBLE GARNISH BROUGHT BITTERNESS, SWEETNESS, AND UMAMI INTO PERFECT ALIGNMENT. CLASSIC EUROPEAN TECHNIQUE MEETS SOUTHERN CONFIDENCE. GRADE: A
DESSERT:
CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME – AIRY, STIRRED CHOCOLATE CUSTARD TOPPED WITH FRESHLY CHOPPED PECANS, A LIGHT LAYER OF SALTED CARAMEL, AND CLOUDY, SLIGHTLY TART HOUSEMADE WHIPPED CREAM. SMOOTH, LUXURIOUS, AND BORDERLINE DANGEROUS. HARD NOT TO LICK THE RAMEKIN CLEAN. A SOPHISTICATED DECONSTRUCTION OF A TURTLE CLUSTER. GRADE: A
ATMOSPHERE = A
WARM, INTENTIONAL, AND CULTURALLY ROOTED. THE DECOR SET THE MOOD BEFORE THE FIRST SIP—INVITING, POLISHED, AND FULL OF SOUL.
SERVICE = A
ATTENTIVE WITHOUT HOVERING. KNOWLEDGEABLE, GRACIOUS, AND LOCKED INTO THE RHYTHM OF THE ROOM.
RETURNING:
ABSOLUTELY. NO QUESTION.
FINAL WORDS:
SHOUT OUT TO THE HOST AND M.C. JARELL, THE SERVICE TEAM, AND THE CHEF—A JOB WELL DONE FROM START TO FINISH. BIG JONES CONTINUES TO PROVE WHY IT HOLDS A RESPECTED PLACE IN CHICAGO’S CULINARY CONVERSATION. THIS WASN’T JUST DINNER—THIS WAS A STATEMENT.
Michelle Wetzel
We had a delicious dinner at Big Jones tonight. We had two of the off menu specials — lump crab cakes and the salmon. Both were fantastic. And for dessert we had the amazing fresh peach and berry cobbler. So good! The icing on the proverbial cake was our server Tabby who was absolutely delightful. We sat out on the back patio. Our only suggestion is that they give that space a little more love. It could be charming. Right now it feels like an afterthought.
… moreJessica Young-Eleazar
One of my favorite places to come during Chicago Restaurant Week! I love all of the GF options and the flavors are always perfect.
… moreMartina K
Had an amazing time! The food is super good especially the fried chicken and the Dutch apple! The service was exceptional from the host to our server everyone is very nice and attentive. Thank you so much Sahand for being so caring and for some great recommendations. The Okratini is a must try if you enjoy dirty martinis, creative twist…loved.
… moreKyle Urbashich
I went to Big Jones for brunch with a friend and overall had a good, though slightly mixed, experience. We made a reservation a few days in advance, but when we arrived the restaurant was about 15 minutes late seating us. They did offer to seat us at the bar instead, but that didn’t really feel like a fair way to honor a standard table reservation, so we chose to wait. Once seated, things improved. I ordered the simple southern breakfast, which was well-prepared and tasty, but the portion felt a bit light—if you’re especially hungry, you’re probably better off ordering one of the heartier entrées. The atmosphere was one of the highlights: warm, inviting, and full of character. It was definitely on the louder side, but that was largely because the restaurant was packed, which speaks to its popularity. Despite the small hiccup with the reservation and the lighter portion, I enjoyed the meal and would be interested in coming back to try some of their other entrées.
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