Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

Bucktown Chicago, ILRestaurant 4.6 (824 reviews)$30–60

Craft cocktail bar serving Chinese-American comfort food in a casual, cozy tavern setting. Outdoor seating available, with happy hour drinks and food, plus dogs welcome outside.

Outdoor seating

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Good to know

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Bar onsite
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday5–11 PM
Tuesday5–11 PM
Wednesday5–11 PM
Thursday5–11 PM
Friday5–11 PM
Saturday5–11 PM
Sunday5–10 PM

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026