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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!
Bottomless Brunch, say no more!! When they say bottomless, they mean it. I don't think my glass was ever near empty as staff was constantly filling our glasses up. The portions were huge, and food was good! They told us all their tables were full, so they booked us at the couch, which we did not mind at all! Drag show started at 12, and was a bunch experience.
Came to Lark for their Halloween Hocus Pocus Drag brunch and had so much fun! Anything that involves bottomless mimosas is a guarantee to a good time though. We got our bottle of champagne right away but it did take a little bit of time to get our mixer so we were already about halfway through our bottle by the time we got our juice. The staff was very friendly though. The brunch was surprisingly very good. There were a lot of great options to choose from but I ended up going with the eggs Benedict, because it's my favorite.... read more
This place has amazing ambiance totally decorated for the season and has great seasonal drinks! Johnathon was so kind to us and made amazing whiskey drinks for me. They have a cute little pizza place in the corner and fun bingo! Highly recommend
We booked a table for 10 for a very good friend's birthday celebration on a late Sunday morning (11 am). We were seated once we had most of our party there and were settled in a separate little nook from the rest of the venue. We were worried it might be an issue with the performer (she was an excellent Selena, by the way) having to move back and forth between the spaces, but she was sure to stop by and even chatted with us extensively between her outfit changes. Would recommend coming for the drag brunch. Be sure to... read more
My wife and I went to Lark in July for Sunday brunch before a Cubs game. The food was fantastic, our server was awesome, and the $25 bottomless brunch drinks were, well....challenge accepted. We can't wait to go back!
They don't have Splenda? It's the 21st century and the longest reigning queen just died and they're gonna act like this? The Mayan calendar didn't expire for us to not have what we want!
This play is a great spot for brunch or dinner, right in the heart of Boystown. First, the aesthetic of Lark is cozy. Lark also has a top covered back patio, which helps in the summertime to beat the sun but still enjoy outdoor dining. The menu is decent with a lot of different options and great drink options. There's also a lot of great events, like drag shows and free bingo with prizes (on Thursdays). If you're out and about in Boystown, I highly recommend popping in. One note to Lark: please consider adding Apple Pay/Google Pay for a... read more
This place is trendy and upbeat. I don't know the schedule here but they do have live entertainment. The food good and everyone here is on point and very friendly. Definitely worth checking out.
I've been here 2 times with friends and the nachos are pretty good! They had a lot of cheese and good toppings. I also like this bar because they have fun ciders. I don't drink beer, so I love ciders. I tried the caramel apple cider and it was very good! Service is mediocre, but it's a busy place.
This is the place you cannot miss !!! Food is phenomenal !!!!Meat Lovers Pizza 🙂 !!!
i really enjoy this place, the food is good and it has a great ambiance. bottomless mimosas were a good time
The food was good, service excellent but I missed the fact that a glass of Malbec is 18.00 which is more expensive than what I pay at high end hotels, it makes no sense. There are other options- I'll go back and try something a little less pricey.
Went here for the Disney brunch yesterday, which is held the last weekend of the month. We had a 1pm reservation and when we got there it was packed. Had to wait 15 min for them to clear a table for us, but it was okay cause one friend was late and I heard they can be tough about late arrivals understandably. Once seated, it did take some time to see a server, and for the first round of drinks to arrive. We did the bottomless which gives you a choice of Bellini, mimosas, sangria, or Bloody Mary. I got... read more
We had such a fantastic time! The food was delish, the service good & the entertainment was so fun
We did the bottomless brunch today and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The drinks were free-flowing, servers were attentive, and food was delicious. I had the Ultimate Chicken Breakfast Sandwich, and split a brownie sundae with a friend, and the portions were large. The only reason I didn't give a five star rating was because of confusion over our reservation "grace period." According to our reservation, we were supposed to be given 15 minutes grace period. Seven minutes after our reservation time, the hostess called me, asking where we were. I told her that we were just a few minutes away, and... read more
This place is always crowded, but it make sense because the service is pretty good, the cocktails...uuufff amazing, the peanut butter and chocolate martini was so good and the Smash Burger Deluxe was speechless... The taste and the bread was perfect! I definitively I willBe back!!
My friend has been trying to get me to go to Lark for such a long time & I really like this as a fun bottomless brunch option. We didn't think you had to make reservations, but this was the first thing that the hostess asked, so I would 100% recommend making a reservation, because they get pretty packed. With a bottomless brunch package, you can't really complain much. The drinks kept coming & getting to choose between a mimosa or a Bellini is somewhat different from most places. I didn't leave feeling that I chugged a gallon worth of... read more
Just had brunch, pixie was performing and it was literally show stopping, jaw dropping. She was fabulous, the food was great and we will be back 100% to pixel and have some great drinks and food!!
Check out the drag brunch! Pixel and the girls were amazing. Love the themed shows.
Came here on a whim while walking around during the week in the late afternoon, and grabbed some drinks here. The inside is interesting and wasn't expecting it considering the location and seeing it from the outside. The bartender who served us wasn't really all that friendly, but got us our drinks pretty quickly. I actually didn't really like my beer, but I definitely would like to come back and try some other drinks as well as their food for sure. Their back area seems like more of a cozier place to dine in, and based on what I saw,... read more
Located in the Boystown neighborhood in Chicago, this place offers great food, great service, and good drinks in a casual spot. We enjoyed it so much, we visited twice during our weekend getaway in Chicago. Featuring wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and more. Even fun drinks like the raspberry mule (it came with a pink rubber ducky) and over 12 craft beers if you happen to be into beers. Food wise we tried the cheese breadsticks stuffed with pesto. YUM!! It comes with a side of marinara if you want to dip the bread. We also tried the arancini, which are... read more
What a wonderful brunch spot in queerstown! Pixel put on a great show with Kara Mel and Spjork! Accompanied by bottomless sangrias, and some great food! Try the ultimate fried chicken breakfast sandwich! Will definitely be back for another brunch!
What a cute place! A family friendly place smack dab in boys town! They even had zippy cups for the kids. So long as you don't mind the posters for RuPaul watch night and other themed brunches, this place is awesome down to the couches in front of the fireplace. Hello Rachel? The food was great. Tons of choices. Pizza, burgers and salads but not just standard options. Definitely more refined. And they have a cute outdoor space with heat lamps! There were food eating outside in November! We ordered the pulled pork Mac and cheese, chopped salad with salmon,... read more
Great outdoor patio, especially now that it's a little colder outside. They keep it nice and toasty out there-- but not so hot you'll feel like you're in a greenhouse! I've never had dinner here but the couple of appetizers my friends and I sampled were really good- try the totchos!They also have tons of great drinks although I'm partial to their Duck Mules because a) the only thing better than a Moscow Mule is a flavored Moscow Mule and b) you get a cute rubber ducky!!!! The only thing I didn't like was the non alcoholic Easy Goin' Watermelon... read more
I come here often, and highly recommend it! The meatball appetizer and fettuccine bolognese, as well as the fettuccine primavera with chicken are excellent! Servers consistently make you feel welcome!
First off, I love the environment of lark I think it's super cute and cozy. The back patio is something we didn't expect it to have and it's so nice and private. We had the pumpkin ciders and honestly we loved them so much we could come back just for these ciders they are delicious! The breadsticks are some of the best I've ever had, super fresh and the fact that they gave us a big side of marinara sauce is a huge bonus lol. We will definitely be back with some friends to try out their brunch because all... read more
Stopped in here for a drink with my girlfriend, this place is great. They have a great cocktail menu and the staff is unbelievably nice.
One of the best meals I've had in Chicago! They did everything to perfection, starting with the service. The host was so friendly. And our server was honestly the best ever. Helpful when we asked for recommendations, fast, attentive, and great personality. We had a couple special requests, which he and the chef were more than happy to accommodate. They even made me a special dairy-free meat sauce for my pasta, which was so delicious. The atmosphere on their back patio manages the difficult balance of feeling both energetic and relaxed. Beautiful ivy covered walls with some fun murals. Good... read more
This place was great. Service was very friendly. Outdoor patio was amazing- so spacious, good vibes and music videos playing. Duck duck mules were delicious and so cute that each one comes with a new duck (ps you get a new one with each refill). Totchos were delish and a huge portion to split with someone else. Only downside was drinks are expensive. Will definitely be back at Lark especially for their deals throughout the week.
Nice place! The menu was very inventive, meats were delicious, as were the toppings. They also had salad, but I'm not a fan of their portions; instead, I recommend the pizza.The atmosphere and service were excellent, and I must say that I was very pleased with my overall experience. If you want to try something new and different, I recommend coming here, especially given the reasonable prices! You can also make friends with the owner, server, and other members of the staff. A very welcoming environment.
My husband and I have lived in the neighborhood for several years but never managed to venture in. What finally brought us in was the wood fire pizza. We have been to other places in the city for Neapolitan style pizza, or as my husband calls it, "pizza", but haven't yet tried Lark. We didn't realize that the best was right in our backyard, figuratively speaking. We dropped by early on a Friday night (about 5:30 pm). They have a quaint yet roomy covered outdoor patio. We were greeted by a friendly hostess, friendly waitstaff and music that wasn't too... read more
I meant to review this place earlier, but it's a great spot to grab some dinner in a very fun/entertaining atmosphere. Went here a week ago in the middle of the week and had a great time with some great food. Would definitely recommend Lark to anyone looking for an enjoyable evening.
This is one of my favorite spots in Boystown! The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is amazing (they play Disney jams, 90s hits, Whitney Houston...you name it), their cocktails are incredible (especially the Sage Lark), and their food? Wow. I 10/10 recommend the Cheeseburger Pizza. Sounds weird but if you're craving both, this hits the spot! Also their chili is fantastic. Overall an awesome place to hang with friends and enjoy yourself.
My husband and I's favorite food spot in Boystown.Patio is so welcoming and HUGE!!Drag queen bingo is fun.Food is usually FANTASTIC. Service is always friendly.
Pizza Is soooo good!! Quattro Formaggi is my jam!! I wish they had more pizza selections or the ability to build or customize your own! The service is hit or miss, had a manager serving us one time because they had gotten so busy, but he was pleasant. The drinks are a little pricey for the joint.
Upbeat and fun. Went to brunch with 5 others and we all tried something different. The bottomless drinks were a bit weak. The food was scrumptious. Be warned the Nashville chicken is very spicy! Great DJ!
Lark is definitely a vibe! My husband and I visited after the state started being a little more relaxed on restaurant capacity. When I walked past the restaurant and they had the windows open so it had a lot of ventilation which helped to make it a comfortable experience. When I got into the restaurant they had clear dividers between the tables in the inside of the restaurant. The tables were also six feet apart from each other. I came during the happy hour and the drinks weren't bad. I got a vodka with cranberry and the vodka didn't choke... read more
Really delicious drinks but very very very bad 2012 shuffling music and random no name artist music videos playing. Relatively slow compared to other nearby establishments.... mostly likely due to the terrible music selection and poor ambiance. Server was very kind and chipper!
Very nice place! Good food, polite servers:) awesome brunch, probably best Bloody Mary I've ever tried
Denise was awesome ! Super friendly. She kept the mimosas flowin! Food was delicious. And the atmosphere was great. Can't wait to come back.
I live so close here and never tried it! My roommate and I went and had so much fun. Great drink menu, awesome music and super friendly staff!
Love this place and the great costumer service I always receive when I come. One person in particular is Denise. Denise is always so welcoming, has knowledge of menu and drinks, and over all is always very attentive. She and of course the delicious food/drinks is why I continue to come back. Denise is a great asset to The Lark.
Love their brunch. The pancakes are huge. Nashville hot chicken is great. Also their Cuban is great.
Food was excellent Atmosphere was awesome and al great to see the owner Ralph who always remembers me when I come in
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Lark is steps away from where I live and my absolute favorite place! I haven't gone out to eat much during COVID but felt super safe seated near the perimeter windows and outside on their patio. I could eat their pizza for dinner everyday and never be sick of it! Missing ordering takeout and eating at Lark but am so excited for the spring when they reopen.
Been here a few times, it's nearby my apartment. Great food, haven't had the same item twice and I'm never disappointed. Amazing service and the atmosphere is always welcoming and fun. Did takeout tonight - the process was seamless on their website, the staff was helpful and the food was delicious as always! A great place that I highly recommend.
Despite Covid being a pain in the butt, Lark reminds me of how much fun bars can be! A group of 10 of my girlfriends went to the Disney holiday sing along brunch and we were able to drink, eat, and most importantly be safe. The food was great, the drinks were delicious, and we sang our asses off. Highly recommend going to check out this hidden gem! Catch us there for sexy santa brunch in December (= (P.S. their pizza is to DIE for)
I have hot been here in a few years. I was pleasantly surprised at the food and service. The staff was very friendly and the drinks were great. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.
Couldn't ask for a better place for brunch!!! From the service to the food and drinks... everything is amazing!!! Everytime I go there I always feel welcomed. With Covid right now the patio is prefect to enjoy brunch. The atmosphere is great throughout the whole restaurant. I always recommend Lark to anyone looking for a place to grab a bite or a drink.
I came with some friends for brunch on a Sunday. The chicken and pancakes tasted amazing. The drink are also top notch. This place has a really good atmosphere and I will definitely come eat here again. I also appreciate the fact that all the tables were spread out.
What a great place! The owner is involved, greeting people and making sure his customers are happy---which makes a huge difference. He even walked around gently reminding folks if they get up from their table that they need to don their face mask. Service was great, food was excellent. What impressed me most was that after paying the bill and heading toward the door, our waiter came after us and stopped us to tell us that we accidentally double-tipped him. (A gratuity had been automatically added due to our party's size, then we put another... read more
First timers! Loved the food, breaded chicken sandwich and the Beyond Burger. Onion rings are great. We will be back. Outside patio is super nice. Wait staff awesome. Perfection!
One of my friends suggested this place for drinks and pizzas, so we visited I few days ago. I am still amazed with their patio, not only because it was super cute, it was also well distributed and respecting the social distancing guidelines. We got a few appetizers, the breadsticks which were so fluffy and yummy, the fries (so crispy, I loved them) and the tatter tots nachos, which I am dreaming to get again!Also got a few pizzas to share, Margheritta, Prosciutto and Arugula and the Lark Lemon. The Lark Lemon pizza was a game changer, I just need... read more
I'm so glad this establishment is able to operate during COVID. The drinks were delicious and the wait staff were very courteous and attentive, including the manager who was on the floor last night. Regrettably I did not try the food, but I will certainly be back.
This place used to be Halsted's Bar and Grill before it changed into Lark years ago. The old establishment had more of a "sports bar" vibe while this one feels more of a restaurant. I've been coming to this restaurant since the changes for years now so I must say that this review is long overdue. Overall I always have a good experience coming here, good selection of beer and cocktail menus, it seems like they're known for the pizza which is perfect to share if you're in a group or with a friend. I came in today with a... read more
Everything about this place was fantastic from start to finish. The host was SO welcoming (this was the first time ever that my boyfriend and I both said that we wished that we could tip the host!) the drinks were strong and the food was good. (I had the pesto sandwich, he had the chicken and pancakes) also, the patio was adorable and everything was reasonably priced. It was one of our first post-quarantine restaurants and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'll be back again and telling friends!!
First time using the patio. The lemon lark pizza was awesome! Felt like more than enough social distancing was in place. Can't wait to come back in evening hours for drinks out here.
