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Fireplace Inn

3.8
3.8
396 Reviews
$30 and under
Sports Bar
1448 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in Chicago's historic Old Town neighborhood, The Fireplace Inn has been known for serving the best barbecue in the city since 1969. Steaks, Seafood, Ribs, and Gourmet Burgers dishes line our new menu bringing a remarkable array of flavors to one of Chicago's favorite restaurants. With over 40 flat panel HD televisions, The Fireplace Inn provides an incredible atmosphere to see all of your favorite sporting events. Conveniently situated in the heart of the world famous Chicago comedy district, The Fireplace Inn is also the perfect place to dine before or after a show. Special pricing on private party packages is also available. For more information please inquire within.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sports Bar, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon: Closed Tues: 4:30 - 11pm Wed: 4:30 - Midnight Thurs: 4:30 - Midnight Fri: 11:00am - 2:00am Sat: 11:00am - 3:00am Sun: 11:00am - 11pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Fireplace Inn has a semi-private balcony area which overlooks the main dining room that can accommodate groups of 35 people.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Cross street
    Burton Place
  • Parking details
    street parking metered.
  • Public transit
    CTA North Avenue #72 BusCTA Brown / Purple Line Sedgwick StopCTA Red Line Clark and Division Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 396 people are saying

Fireplace Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 1Value

NoiseEnergetic

396 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing, service was great the food and drinks was great! We both will be coming back soon. I would recommend everyone to visit Fireplace Inn!

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  2. ColleenA

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Fireplace Inn especially being a Purdue Alum. Our waiter was extremely accommodating and he really seems to love his job. I would recommend this place simply because of him. Also it helps to make a reservation so you have a table and don’t have to stand during busy times.

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  3. GangstaZimBro

    Phoenix4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was great.

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  4. Nancy

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ribs were better than ever. Grecian chicken was outstanding. Fun atmosphere with varied menu at affordable prices. Great place to watch games.

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  5. dcmultimedia

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was warm, very helpful, and very friendly, especially having to work on the holiday. My grandfather has fond memories of that restaurant when he used to bring my Nana. My mother had a question about some lettering on the wall and the waiter (who smelled amazing) took the time to explain the history of the restaurant answering my Mom's question and resonating with my GrandDad. Love that the game was on so many tvs. Great steak. I'll be back.

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  6. JimE VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for 3rd wedding anniversary never been it was excellent we ordered 3 appetizers Ribs chicken wings and onion rings

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  7. Eater4Streeterville VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Saturday 6 PM. Noise level unacceptable. It was deafening.

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  8. VDay2019

    Chicago15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We went on Mother's Day for "brunch". Not 1 employee told my wife Happy Mother's Day - we were with our 2 year old daughter. Ordered mimosa and bloody Mary. Bloody Mary tasted good but had sad looking garnish on it. The garnish did not look fresh at all. Mimosa came in a wine glass filled half the way up. Looked low value. Tasted just ok. The brunch menu had nothing BBQ about it even though this is a Q joint. The menu was a raggedy piece of paper with lopsided printing. We skipped it and went for the main menu. Ordered 2 mediocre sandwiches. Uninspired food on rough looking old plates. My wife took 3 bites, I ate half. Tables looked beat up. I asked my wife if she wanted to leave and go somewhere else once the imposter mimosa showed up but she decided we should stay. A decision she later regretted. She's too nice sometimes. I should have saved us from this misery. We won't ever be back to this place... can't pay us to do so.

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  9. JoFun

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made reservations for a family dinner which we believed would be in the dining room. They sat us in the bar area with an underaged child. We were accosted at the door and then the server argued with me about what I ordered. The entire table agreed that she did get the order wrong. After not taking our drink order, we requested water. Never came back for refills until we were practically finished with dinner.

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  10. SusanM

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice restaurant to go to for a family dinner after my daughter’s college graduation. The food and service was great. It was a nice atmosphere. I’m glad I made a reservation but it got quickly crowded (on Thursday night). My one and only issue was the valet parking. Like open table said, they have it but it is 1/2 block down in front of another restaurant. That caused some confusion and left my elderly father driving around looking for a parking spot. The employee is in front of the building was clueless. I finally asked the hostess and explained where it was and to ask for a special ticket to be validated. All in all it was a good night.

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FAQs

Fireplace Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 664-5264.

Fireplace Inn is rated 3.8 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Fireplace Inn

1448 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Burton Place
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon: Closed Tues: 4:30 - 11pm Wed: 4:30 - Midnight Thurs: 4:30 - Midnight Fri: 11:00am - 2:00am Sat: 11:00am - 3:00am Sun: 11:00am - 11pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sports Bar, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    street parking metered.
  • Public transit
    CTA North Avenue #72 BusCTA Brown / Purple Line Sedgwick StopCTA Red Line Clark and Division Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Fireplace Inn has a semi-private balcony area which overlooks the main dining room that can accommodate groups of 35 people.
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