Reviews

Absolute gem of bar and restaurant in Boystown.

Stopped by for a drink solo. Great selection of cocktails, great happy hour deals. I recommend the cocktail with Chai, it was probably one of the best chai cocktails I have ever had. I also go the Brownie Sundae to go, and 100% will be back for food.

3 Nebraska ladies stranded when their AirBnB fell through (or was a scam) and we came into Lark and were treated so WONDERFULLY by the staff and the OWNER. We were confused and on foot with suitcases with no where to go, and they jumped into action to help us try to find another Airbnb while we had a delicious lunch! THANK YOU so so much! What a wonderful introduction to your city! We greatly appreciate everything you did to help us!

I was traveling from out of town and initially felt a little nervous because I wasn't sure how inclusive the restaurant would be. However, the host immediately put me at ease--she was an amazing greeter and set a welcoming tone as soon as I walked in. Honestly, if the vibe had been off, I would have left, but she truly sold it! We dined in on a Monday night around 7 PM. Our server was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The decor was stylish, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the seating was very comfortable. Our server took our orders promptly, and everything came out on time. The drink specials were great, and overall, the low-key vibe was exactly what I needed after a long weekend. The Food: The pizza was cooked perfectly--not doughy at all, which I really appreciated. The tater tots were delicious, and the side Caesar salad was a generous portion, perfect for sharing.

Thomas is such a kind and attentive server!

The pizza was phenomenal! Had a spicy neoplitan crusted pizza and it was the perfect balance of spice with a great crust. Would definitely have it again!

On a recent business trip to Chicago, a coworker/friend mentioned that she has never been to Boystown. So we decided we will spend the Saturday night bar hopping. We came to Lark Restaurant for food, but ended up staying for the Karaoke night. What a fun and lively night. The ambiance is lively, fun and welcoming. The food is exceptionally delicious. The drinks are impressive and potent. The service is attentive. Amazing and memorable night.

What an amazing and memorable visit at The Lark. The ambiance is lively and fun. We came here for food but ended up staying for the Karaoke Night. The food is delicious and fresh. Beautifully presented. The drink menu is impressive and crafted very well. Service is attentive and friendly. Looking forward to coming back soon.

My fiancé and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and we both enjoyed our time here. The ambient lighting and the music were perfect. Our server was very kind and helpful and the food and drinks were great! My fiancé was elated to see that they had THC beverages! I was elated to see the size of the chicken wings! Highly recommend the chicken wings! I’ve been thinking of them ever since! Their cocktails are great. I love their duck mules and especially love that I get to keep the duck! This place is great and we can’t wait to go back perhaps for bingo!

Great service: delicious food

The smash burger 🍔 was delicious, the service was extremely helpful and friendly. It’s always consistently friendly and the food is always delicious and very affordable.

Noe was amazing and service was spectacular!!!

Hands down, great service and show! They go above and beyond to get to know you and the service is outstanding. Noe was our server and he exceeded our expectations and made sure everything was served prompt and perfectly. Pixal was our performer and I want to be just like her! She is a goddess! Highly recommend for your weekend brunch.

Pixel's performance was great! Noe was an amazing server. Food and drinks were bomv. We had a great time!!

Noe was an amazing server. Definitely went above and beyond... Thank you Noe! Parking: Parking was open all through the street

I have already rated Lark 5/5 on my account, and now I have ‘borrowed’ my partners phone to do it again. The food service s always great, and the duck mules are both delicious and a very cute niche. The staff always hits the line and of personable and friendly, without any beading your space or ability to enjoy a meal together. Thomas also made us an excellent lavender duck mule. It would go great on the spring menu.

My fiancé and I have had a rough couple of weeks as we are recently engaged and are venue “shopping” and this was our “celebration” in deciding on our venue. We saw Pixel was hosting and KNEW we had to come today. We have not had any brunch festivities in months and this was an Ah-mazing experience! She has always made everyone feel included even if it’s as a simple as it being your first time at a drag show! The food came out quick and the drinks… omg… our server “Ellen” (sMiles) was such a delight! He turned up our atmosphere!! We then of course had the Pixel show! And can I just say ,you have to be Tip-Ready! She dominated the dance floor, took over the restaurant and while talking to us individually, provided a welcoming experience. She not only entertains while performing, but also likes to walk around off-show and get to know her crowd individually to cater. Which I grandly appreciate! I love this location and cannot stop suggesting it for brunch! Come check out Lark and their performances!!

I love it here

Pulled pork mac n cheese was absolutely amazing. Ian was a fantastic server in all aspects of great service and hospitality.

Looks great! I was a member of the Voltaire troupe (the funny twin track). So great to see this fabulous pace being loved and breathed in. I'll never forget NYE 2002 when the stage door opened and we danced out to perform Sing Sing Sing an dit sounded like Madison Square Garden. May it live forever and may you have constant sucess

We did drag brunch and it did not disappoint. Pixel is fabulous! Service was on point. Fun for all

This place is great. I've had a great time every time I've been there.

First night in Chicago for a birthday trip! This place is absolutely amazing! Our server took amazing care of us and we just happened to stumble across unlimited spaghetti night which was such a treat. I highly recommend this place! It's affordable and so tasty.

Fantastic bar food and fantastic pizza. Wonderful staff.

Service was wonderful (we sat at the bar). Drinks were nice and strong. We got the Arancini and it was incredible. One ball per person would do as an appetizer.

Amazing food & great service !

Love this place. The smash burger delicious. Taco Tuesday is always a great experience. The staff is amazing and very welcoming.

Every time we come to Lark, it’s been a wonderful experience. Every server so far has been amazing and kind, but our last server we had, Javon, went above and beyond. His knowledge of the menu and the items Lark offers was very detailed and he had great recommendations. I ended up not getting any alcohol since I wasn’t feel up to it, but he brought me cocktail straws for my juice and helped me feel fancy even if it was just juice! Haha - he had amazing energy and really stood out.

Great restaurant. I recommend the lemon pizza. The bar tender was very cute, gay, and exactly my type.

Very cute restaurant in Boystown, with fun drinks and great wait staff. We came for dinner and I highly recommend the chipotle lime chicken...it was too die for. We also had the hummus and pita...also very good. Overall would come back for sure!

Great place to grab a drink and dinner before a night out on Halsted 💕 Highly recommend a mule and the Smashburger!

Great food and fun brunch!

The food was absolutely delicious. The decor was cozy and inviting. The service was super fun and friendly. You just wanna be friends with the servers cause they’re so fun and chill. I recommend this place highly.

Cody E made my birthday weekend so FUN! Such great service and so funny! Thank you for being the best and making this dinner so great!

Patio was perfect! Cody E’s service was amazing!! He helped us pick the perfect food and drink for the occasion.

We had SO much fun at drag brunch for my friends birthday, food was amazing and Cody E was the best!! Can’t wait to return

Such a fun drag brunch! Great for a birthday. Special shoutout to Cody E who was great all morning!

A great neighborhood spot! I have been here a few times and the food is always really good. I also love the outdoor space! The last time I was here Derrick, who is so nice and welcoming, took care of us and we had a great time!

As always, so much fun — great drinks and AMAZING food. Trivia was fun, but bingo is even better. Best bar staff in the world (shout out to Derrick!) 🍻❤️

Went for brunch, and the food was great. The breakfast chicken sandwich was amazing. Staff was very friendly all around, and the vibe of the whole place was cool, but the back patio was incredible.

Cody-E was wonderful!! Very attentive!

Loved the atmosphere and vibe! Drag entertainment was amazing. Cody E (our server) was so kind and funny and professional. Definitely recommend going here for a great time!

Sunday brunch was a blast! Cody E was our server, he was top notch 100/10. You NEED to go!!!

Cody was amazing! Immaculate vibes and service, food was delicious. Praise gay church

An amazing place to go to after a Cubs game. Friendliest staff and service. You will be starving after smelling their pizza. Hands down the greatest garlic bread in Chicagoland. Will be back next time I’m in the area. Felt I was underdressed after coming from a ball game. Great fries and be warned their hottest wings kick.

This place has a nice and cozy vibe. I've only been here for dinner and trivia but both times the food has been awesome and the server is the best! I'd recommend coming here with friends for trivia or for a casual dinner. Great location in boystown too!

Enjoyed dinner and drag bingo! Haven't been out with friends for over 6 months and their cleanliness and attention to covid procedures made me feel comfortable dining with them!

Fun atmosphere, Excellent Service, Delicious Food!

Our server was very friendly, accomodating and provided great service. The mamager (or owner) was also very nice. Pretty, energetic atmosphere. They also have karaoke there. The Poblano burger is really good

Had a birthday brunch for a friend and even tho we got placed in the other room (we had a big party) they never forgot about us! Always came over to check on us and perform for us! I loved the food and the atmosphere! I’m definitely coming back here and bringing more people with! Also, our server was Kevin and he was the greatest!

Decided to check out Larks from the recommendation of the hotel I was staying at while in Chicago. I ended up going during their brunch hour. Good food and great entertainment as it was drag brunch hour! The mules looked so CUTE though! I wish I had gotten one but I was still dealing with a mild hangover from the night before. XD

The drag queen pixie was a delight 😍 and she was an attraction you should not miss!

Came here for the first time for Drag Brunch on Saturday. We were seated right away, the bottomless mimosas were amazing (they have other bottomless options) the food was delicious, and the customer service was exceptional. The best part was the Drag Show! The queen was amazing, kind, and put on a fabulous show. Make sure to bring your single dollar bills to tip the queen. Also, I would recommend reserving your table online on their website or OpenTable. Thank you again Lark! I'll be coming back!

Lark has so much WHIMSY!

Pixel is amazing, great host for drag brunch. The food was okay.

Fantastic karaoke experience at this bar. Lots of very talented people taking part in performances.

fun brunch drag shows and my breakfast pizza was delicious

We just had cocktails and an appetizer. The hummus and vegy tray was fresh and perfect for my diet.

Vivian and Pixel together was the most fun we have had at any brunch. Hope to catch to two of them together again.

This place was AH-MAZING!!!! One of the top highlights of my trip to Chicago! The food, the drinks, the shows, the ambience, just everything was top tier! Also, huge shout out to VIVIAN DEJOUR for her superb show! Love all the acts she had that day! BRAVO!!! ❤️❤️❤️

We decided to try out Larks Sunday Drag Brunch for the first time and we are so glad we did! The value was incredible, the food was incredible, the show was incredible! Octavian was incredible! He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and make sure we had a wonderful afternoon! All of the staff were so friendly and attentive! The ambiance was so cozy and warm! We will absolutely be back!!

Dinner 👌

Awesome food, atmosphere, entertainment, service, and people. Steak and eggs was amazing! Chef nailed it on a medium rare Skirt Steak! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We booked a group of 30 for drag brunch, and working with the GM Ralph was an absolute pleasure every step of the way! Food and drinks were great and the drag show was a blast - we loved Pixel! Can’t wait to come back.

We went to Lark for dinner and got to watch the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade from the best vantage point with delicious food and good beer. The welcome, the service, everything was top notch, even on such a busy evening. The atmosphere was buzzing. Would definitely go back when in Chicago again. Seven star service! Thanks for looking after us so well.

Great local spot. Delicious sandwiches in a nice warm atmosphere on a cold night

Fun place to enjoy a drink with friends. There is trivia there on Wednesdays at 8 with good prizes!

Rafa is a total dom daddy and dominated ashamed and out him in his place. Rafa is king 👑. In addition he made my buchie wet 😭

We came in for the Saturday drag show. We ordered bottomless drinks and we NEVER had an empty glass. Everyone there was super nice and friendly with a super chill atmosphere.

Come for the drag bingo on Thursdays and stay for the delicious food. I love love love the meat lovers pizza so good it's only like 15 bucks.

The food was good and our waiter was an absolute joy!! The vibe here was fantastic, highly recommend

Hands down the best place to visit and grab something to eat! You won't be disappointed. The staff is amazing. The food, will have you wanting more. And it's a great place to just be in!

Super friendly staff and the margherita pizza is sooo yum. Also super cute outdoor patio in back!

Recently stopped here during Market Days and I was pleased with my experience. The food was good, drag show was fun and the service was quick. Next time I’m in Chicago I’ll have to stop by again

The staff are friendly, the back patio seating is great. The food menu choices are also great. They have lots of table and board games to play if you are into that - we played connect four. You can go there with a group of friends or just two of you. I typically go here for brunch - the Mimosas are great and the pancakes are some of the best I've ever tasted.

Had a great experience at Lark at the Saturday drag brunch. The waiters were extremely nice, fun, and attentive, the food was delicious (we both got the chilaquiles), and we loved the drag queen performer and DJ. It was great that you didn’t have to pay a cover or a flat rate for the drag brunch like some other places in Boystown, you just had to get a drink and entree (which we would’ve done regardless) and of course ones for tipping the performer! I also appreciated that the DJ made a couple announcements that the staff could turn your larger bills into ones if you didn’t have any. Definitely will return here, was eyeing up the Cinnabon French toast meal and breakfast chicken sandwich at another table and need to try them!!

Rafael was amazing!

Esta excelente 👌 Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5

Went there for market days and wow great food food all around and the drinks were amazing and very friendly and helpful service with my accommodations with great management! And rubber ducks in your mules! I get take out pizza all the time and travels well.

It was our vacation home away from home. A group of us were visiting Chicago. Our Airbnb was just 2 doors down. We made reservations one night for dinner and the staff was fantastic. They were excited to greet us. They were prepared for us and even got our food out fast. We went back 2 more times during our trip. Once for their Saturday night Karaoke and again on Sunday for their pop-up drag brunch. 10/10 you should check this place out.

Nice wooden bar by the entrance and a big patio in the back. Wood fired pizzas and cocktails are good! Great brunch on the weekends!

Had a great time

Had an exceptional time at Lark today! Our server Octavian was FANTASTIC. Looking forward to my next meal at Lark!

My friends and I go to Lark almost every week because we love it so much. Whenever people come into town to visit, we will always bring them here. The food is great, it’s so cute, and the service has always been amazing. Last night, we had Steven as our server and he was so great! Very attentive, had great recommendations, and just made us laugh! I will definitely be asking for him every time I come back!

Very attentive staff. The food spread was great. Very accommodating. Perfect space for our first NESCAC Pride event in Chicago.

The back patio is lovely! Restrooms are not unisex/gender neutral/accessible

I had the cavatelli pasta on Saturday night. It was so amazing, I literally had to come back the next day to have it again! Vegetarian options: Many items can be made vegetarian or vegan

I had the cavatelli pasta on Saturday night. It was so amazing, I literally had to come back the next day to have it again!

Good food. Nice back patio, friendly staff. One of my regular eat out restaurants Try the cheeseburger pizza

One of my fave local restaurants. Service is always excellent, and staff is always friendly and helpful. Came for a Sunday dinner, and it was delish as always. The patio is very spacious and nice.

Great grub

Very nice

The chicken pesto sandwich was delicious without any additional toppings (which is a big thing coming from someone who is close friends with the ketchup bottle) and the drinks were all amazing!The waiter also went above and beyond to create a special birthday brownie for my sister. It was such a kind way to make her feel special and highlights the positive energy of the staff here. Overall, this is a great place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some good atmosphere.

They were a little backed up on Cinco de mayo, and the manager (owner?) Comped us a pair of mules. We were already planning on coming back since its where we had our first date, but the extra attention to customers/detail is making us consider their Wednesday drink specials as a mid week treat. Plus these nachos are fantaaastic

Delicious food, friendly servers and beautiful welcoming environment

Good pizza! Great service. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go again!

Bottomless mims - so obviously 5 stars.Pixel was our hostess for Easter Sunday drag brunch. Honestly, so amazing. She hosted, educated the children and used her pussy like a swiffer. Food was solid and r ew ally quick service. Literally refilled our mims every chance they got. I would highly recommend making reservations on Open Table, this place seems to fill up quickly. Would not hesitate to come back. Amazing show!

We enjoyed a leisurely lunch here yesterday and had a great time! We sat at the bar, and the bartender, Jonathan, was so friendly and helpful. We tried a variety of drinks from the extensive cocktail menu, which were all great. I tried french fries on a pizza for the first time, and it was tasty. I highly recommend stopping by, especially if Jonathan is tending bar!

Chicken Pot Pie. YES QUEEN!

Wow we had a great night! The food was great! Flavorful and comforting. So glad we found it!

Great place for food, drinks and fun! I get the spicy oxide and let the bartender make me his speciality drink. I added a pic of him.

Attended the brunch with drag show today with Miss Pixie. She was incredible and the brunch was delicious! Went with a group of 6 and we had an amazing time! Such fun to watch her perform and eat the awesome food! I had the biscuits and gravy and never-ending mimosas for 90 minutes. The never-ending mimosas with different options were a great choice at $26 for the 90 minutes! If you attend, make sure to make a reservation and bring a bunch of 1 dollar bills! Staff were kind enough to provide us one dollar bills in exchange for larger bills, but we almost cleared them out of 1's. Such fun and an amazing time!!

One of my fav weekend Drag brunch places! Always friendly, always a blast! And their sausage gravy and biscuits are so yummy! It comes with these cheesy hash browns that are super delicious!

Lark has awesome food and Thursday xtremebingo is wonderful. Vivian is the best queen ever. She has a bubbly personality and she is quite the talent . Every time I go to Lark I feel at home.

Highly recommended . Great place.

So much fun!

The bartenders are so nice and welcoming, and the food and drinks are amazing! Friendliest bar I’ve been to in Chicago this trip by far!

Lark has been a go to spot for myself and friends whenever we're in the neighborhood. Our most recent visit was for Bingo with Vivian! The staff, food and of course Bingo were wonderful as always. Our server Denise was the sweetest! The energy from Vivian and Bingo just made the whole experience. Thanks Lark and staff for a great evening!

Great food and service! Will definitely come back again! The watermelon lark was my favorite drink

Went here on a Saturday for drag queen brunch! I got the breakfast fried chicken sandwich, which was hands down one of the best chicken sandwiches I have EVER had. I also had a Bellini which was good. And the drag queen performance by Vivian Dujour was amazing, I have been to a few drag shows around town but she was hands down one of the best. Love her energy. Love her outfits. Love her commentary. I had such a great time here ❤️

Great time!!

I change my rate from 3 star to 5 star because they did fix the issue and I love this place now every time I go Chicago I guava to stop there to eat 🙂 love LARK

Food is delicious and server Miles was 10/10!! Love coming here for all the themed brunches!

Flew in from the Bay Area and was starving for good food. Found Lark was in the area so we decided to go by for food and drinks. Let me tell you...it did not disappoint! The service we received, after a long day of traveling, was absolutely amazing! Major shout to Jon who created delicious drinks and made our experience there! Very attentive and could not recommend this place enough as a result. The vibe was great as it was a fun atmosphere!

Lark has great food & a great vibe! The staff are all great. Be sure to ask Jon at the bar to make you something delicious! Enjoy!!

Great brunch show ... great food ... great service.

We were there yesterday for the best golden girls brunch. The queens were amazing and the staff was so attentive. The food was awesome and we just had a great time. Had to share

Try the Lemon pizza! Loved the bartenders and jammed it up with the manager. Also it's filled gays which made me feel right at home!

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More

After a brief misunderstanding about a happy hour price, which the bartender quickly resolved, our party had a great time at Lark! Food, service, and atmosphere were great, I recommend this place!!