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BBQ Brisket Chips - Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles, St. Charles, IL

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

4.5
4.5
294 Reviews
$30 and under
Brewery
12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Nestled alongside the Fox River, and including a full-service container bar, our patio comes alive 12 months out of the year with a heated seasonal enclosure during the winter months.

Looking to host a party? Our private dining room adjacent to the brew house is certain to bring together small to medium sized private events in a vibrant sit down or cocktail environment.

While our beer is certainly the front man of this band, the supporting musicians are excellent players! A full-service kitchen, wine and spirit program allows not just beer lovers but all to enjoy our carefully curated offerings. Whether you come for the beer, food, wine or spirits we know you’ll stay and come back because of the great times you’ll have.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (331) 901-5949
  • Website
    https://www.alterbrewing.com/st-charles-brewery-kitchen/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Mueller
  • Private party facilities
    Alter Brewing features a multitude of private event options across all three locations. Small to large, business to party, we have the spaces, the beer, the food, and the know-how to help you and your guests brew up amazing new memories.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Zochert: (331) 901-5949
  • Location
    12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
  • Neighborhood
    St. Charles
  • Cross street
    Main St. (Rte. 64 - North Ave.) and 1st St. on the Fox River.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Nacho Average Taco Throwdown

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 5, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Nacho Average Taco Throwdown Join us on Thursday, May 5th, from 6–8 PM for an epic taco throwdown! For just $20 per person, you’ll get access to an incredible buffet featuring a variety of tantalizing tacos crafted by our talented chefs in St. Charles and Oak Brook. But that’s not all—we’re serving up delicious sides and sweets to round out the feast! Don’t miss out on this flavorful and festive throwdown—grab your ticket and help us crown the ultimate taco creation! 🌮💪🔥
    Nacho Average Taco Throwdown Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Shuffle off the weekday blues with a nice, cold $5 draft. Pair with one of our $8.99 Happy hour menu items. Choose any available beer from 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.

    Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 294 people are saying

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offers a delightful mix of "great food choices" and an "excellent location" by the river. The service is praised as "attentive and friendly," with standout events like beer pairing dinners. While the atmosphere may be loud, it's "great for groups" and known for its "great beer selection."

294 Reviews

  1. August VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, beer and service were all great. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Mary VIP

    Chicago45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Just an upscale bar. If that is what you like, you will love this place. No real atmosphere, loud, average tables/chairs.... I guess it is a good place to meet with a large group but if you are looking for a cozy place to enjoy dinner, this is not it. The hamburgers are great, the Nashville Hot chicken not so great. It was VERY small for the price you pay and no hot flavor at all. Not really much of any flavor. Maybe sitting outside in the summer would be better.

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  3. Theresa VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional waitress who knew the menu and did not steer us wrong on what to order. The food and drinks were all yummy!

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  4. Gretchen

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I got the pepperoni flatbread ! Loved it . Also got the pickle spears enjoyed those as well.

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  5. Patrick VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Food was good but not great and a bit pricey. Noise level a little high for our liking.

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  6. Lynne VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy people serving great food! Just a little hard to find when you're not from the area.

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  7. Chad

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to grab some food and drinks with friends.

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  8. Rickey

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just mediocre at best. Rice was undercooked, we informed our server and said, “Ya, we’ve been hearing that a lot from folks.”

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  9. Estrea

    Cleveland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Rueben showdown tasted 6. It was so fun and enjoyed almost all but had a favorite also. It didn’t win but came runner up and will be on the menu. It was called the Ed Sheeran. We can’t wait to go back for the Taco showdown on Cinco De Mayo! We’ve always enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Alter and this special event did not disappoint.

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  10. robert

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 9 and had a table in the tent area near the river. Heaters kept us warm and the views were great. Enjoyed the beers and food.

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FAQs

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (331) 901-5949.

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles is rated 4.5 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. St. Charles

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St. (Rte. 64 - North Ave.) and 1st St. on the Fox River.
  • Neighborhood
    St. Charles
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Mueller
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.alterbrewing.com/st-charles-brewery-kitchen/
  • Phone number
    (331) 901-5949
  • Private party facilities
    Alter Brewing features a multitude of private event options across all three locations. Small to large, business to party, we have the spaces, the beer, the food, and the know-how to help you and your guests brew up amazing new memories.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Zochert: (331) 901-5949
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