UPDATE: thank you to Ryan, the manager, for reaching out to me. I was invited back and the experience was a 10:10. From the hostess, to the manager Richard greeting us, to our delightful waitress, the second visit blew our expectations. Our meal was comped and we tipped our waitress generously. Thank you again for the outreach, we are forever fans of the Vig!!! First impressions are everything, and the Vig dropped the ball there. The woman at the door holding the tablet for reservations Friday evening 9/15/23 at 725pm was very snarky and nasty. We had a 715 reservation and arrived at 725. We called ahead of time and confirmed they had a 15 min grace period. When we arrived, this woman stated there were no tables and we needed to wait at the bar. To clarify bc my husband was speaking to her and I couldn’t hear, I asked if that was the case even for reservations. She dryly said a long drawn out yes in a mocking tone. I just stared at her and stated we would sit at the bar no problem. Not even 5 minutes later another hostess, who had people skills, warmly let us know our table would be ready shortly. Our waitress was very kind and the food was delicious. But the energy we received at the door was memorable in the worst way. When we left the majority of staffed wished us a goodnight except the same short brunette with a sour puss stank face. Other than her unabashedly sharing her misery, the venue was delicious and it’s a great place to enjoy dinner and drinks.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We embarked on a brunch adventure to The VIG for good food and vibes on the Fourth of July. We got the whole gastropub experience with the the rustic decor and sports-themed ambiance, which is exactly what we wanted. Our journey took flight with the Spreads. For $25, we were treated to three amazing spreads accompanied by loads of toasted Italian bread chips. Each bite was an experience - the Artichoke & Kale dip, the Brie, Date, Spicy Apricot dip, and the Pimento Cheese dip were indescribable. These spreads were the star of the show and we will be returning just for these. It was hard to beat the appetizers as we had high expectations, but The Vig did not disappoint. The Chicken and Waffles came with two fun-sized squeeze bottles with maple syrup and a hot sauce. This was delicious. Each crispy bite was heavenly. The Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich was very good but I've had better chicken sandwiches elsewhere. I would recommend the Chicken and Waffles instead. We also got a side of Pimento Mac 'n' Cheese, which absolutely slapped. For drinks, we got the Aperol Spritz and The Vig Bloody Mary. Both of these were delicious. We were interested by their mimosa kits, but they weren't good value. Thank you for the great service and the fun vibes. We will be back to devour those Spreads again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken & Waffles, Mac and Cheese

While visiting the Windy City our family friend made reservations at The VIG Chicago for us to enjoy brunch. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and even at 11:30a on a Saturday morning inside was pretty loud. It was a lively, young environment, don’t get me wrong, but if you want a nice spot to conversate, outside might be best. The Pros: lots to choose from on the menu, prices were pretty fair for downtown, and tons of seating. Food itself tasted great. Cons: we were baking in the sun and when asked if we could put the umbrella at our table up they said that it was too windy, while the tables 3’ from us had several up . Then, when asked to move to one of the open tables in the shade the hostess gave us grief that it was problematic. Ultimately, we moved and it was fine. I won’t let the crankiness and unaccommodating nature of the host staff ruin a good thing and their score; our server Alison was remarkable and it was a great visit. We’d certainly come back.

dont bother wasting your time at this place. Its extremely expensive for red robin type food. Dont get me wrong their chicken parm was great but my turkey burger had tons of inedible pieces in my meat, but our waitress wrote down all of our orders correctly but somehow managed to press the wrong button and gave our friend the wrong food, then we had to wait an extra 20 mins for her food to come and instead of an apology or some sort of complementary drink for messing up our food, she just came up and told us what she did and walked away. And they poorly boxed my food and didnt give me everything i wanted from my plate. there are better drinks and food options in the city for probably better quality. 6/10
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fresh Cut French Fries

Updated 2023; The Vig is our go to place when we want to make sure of a good time. To chill in a good vibes atmosphere, drink, and eat delicious food. We comes here once or twice a month to dine. We love this place and the service was nice. We found another gem in the city. This restaurant would be one of our tops now especially in burgers and salads. Good service too! Lynnsey was very good at explaining the menus, friendly and attentive. The food was phenomenal especially their Harvest Pumpkin salad. We also ordered the Morrocan turkey burger and it was delicious. We will come back definitely to try the Vig burger (I've heard that they've won as one of the best burgers in Chicago 2019). Can't wait to try it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is a really great burger place in Old Town! They also have really amazing salads. I like this place so much I went there twice this past weekend for lunch. I live just a couple of blocks away and have been selling real estate in the area for over 17 years and have a lot of choices for burgers in Old Town. This is one of my favorite spots because of the food, outdoor seating, and the service. Every time we go the staff really takes great care of us. The food is constantly good and several options. Their burgers are amazing and so are there fries, but the chicken parmesan sandwich is a must try. I don't have pics of it, but I had the Greek salad on Saturday with grilled chicken and enjoyed every bite. This is a really great local restaurant in the neighborhood!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50

The food at The Vig is absolutely incredible! I've tried a few dishes from their menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Today, I had the Peri Peri chicken, and the flavor was out of this world. The marinade was perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'm already craving it again! I highly recommend trying the Peri Peri chicken, and I'm also hoping they'll start offering wings with the same sauce. In addition to the amazing food, the service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. They make you feel welcome and valued as a customer.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This was my second time here in a row. Honestly, I went for the second time because nothing else was open. I wanted to try different restaurants. I hate wasting my money if the food is not good. The first time was great and the second time was great also. I was not disappointed. I had the pork chop special. Usually I avoid pork chops at restaurants. This pork chop was excellent. You will want to suck on the bone lol. The day before we had salmon hush puppies, the salmon BLT, and the tuna tacos. Everything excellent. Servers excellent also.
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Go now. Run, don't walk. The service is great and the food is even better. The only other place I've been that compares is The Whale. And imagine my surprise to find out they're both a part of the same restaurant group. They're intentional about providing a great dining experience and it shows. Everything we ate was delicious. I recommend this place. ❤️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

Came to the VIG on a random Monday evening. Very calm, clean, and clear! Impressed with the spaciousness of the restaurant and kindness of the servers. Ordered The Vig Burger and was not disappointed. Perfectly cooked medium burger w their side of French Fries + aioli dip. Liked the atmosphere, food choices, and location. Would highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Not sure
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

First time visit. Great atmosphere. Love the music, perfect volume for conversation. Food portion is just right. The waitresses are so friendly and accommodating. The steak (medium rare) was so tender and perfectly seasoned (not too heavy on salt and pepper). And the drink (old fashioned) is a must. The food came out in perfect timing that you don’t feel rushed or that you’re waiting forever!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

VERY good food that I totally have been hesitant to try! The Vig is one of the most popular spots in Old Town for the night bar scene, so I've been reluctant to give their food a fair shot. I'm glad I did! Their fries were super crispy and the turkey burger was amazing! It was two smaller patties stacked on top of each other, so each had a really nice 'finish' on them. AKA they were cooked well! I seemingly only captured a photo of the large bread the turkey burger comes with, but there's a lot of meat!

My friends and I come here often and absolutely LOVE The Vig! Fun atmosphere, great food, delicious cocktails and great beer options. I’m a pescatarian and they have a good amount of options! I’ve gone for brunch & dinner and haven’t been disappointed! Love it when SJ is our server too! She offers great recommendations!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Skillet Cinnamon Roll

There are bar/restaurants all up and down Wells in this area. This is the one that is always busy. There is no wonder why. Good service, decent food and a nice busy atmosphere brings people in. They could skip the EDM/techno music inside, but that's just my own taste.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mozzerella Stuffed Meatball, The Vig Burger, Lobster Deviled Eggs

This restaurant is good for many occasions. Great brunch, good before a night out at Zanies or Second City, or great place to party on wells street. Its huge and we've never waited for a seat. The food is good, the cocktails are on point, and the bar is huge. Our only complaint is that it's so SO loud in there. They desperately need some sort of sound dampening on their ceiling.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

A group of 6 of us walked in to hang out and maybe get a drink. The worker at the VIG was not polite and told us each individually we were over served, even though we hadn’t gone out at all. It seemed like he just wanted us to leave so he didn’t have to serve us. It was rude and uncalled for. We left without ordering anything.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Right in the heart of Old Town on Wells. Sort of a fusion of gastropub and fine dining. Salmon BLT was good. Pretty big drink list. Our server was excellent, she handled 10 of us on her own—and it was a family gathering—couldn’t have been easy since everyone was busy catching up with one another. Thanks for having us!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

My wife and I went here to get some brunch and pre game a catholic wedding ceremony. I started with an aperol spritz and ended up having a second, they were light and easy to sip. My wife ordered the salmon board and it was enough to feed 2-3 easily. I got the brisket hash which had bacon, crispy potatoes, a fried egg on top and some hollandaise. It was plenty of food and so good. Vibes are immaculate inside and there are plenty of TVs as well.

2023: Still love it here!!! Added more pictures of the chicken sandwich. 2022: We come here once a week for the drinks and food in the summers after our volleyball games. HIGHLY recommend the fried chicken sandwich (pictured). It's amazing!! Anything else is good too but the sandwich is our team’s favorite.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Brunch after a fabulous wedding. The Bloody Mary recipe was great and the food was amazing. We had a great time. The only thing that could have been better is if the server picked up our credit card sooner.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak & Eggs, The Vig Burger, Mac and Cheese

The food was great!!! My boyfriend ordered Steak Sandwich, we loved it! Super delicious, our waitress was very nice and polite too. Everything is really pricey, but I guess it’s worth it. Still very recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Not sure
Takeout: Not sure
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

The atmosphere is a bit too loud for me so I prefer outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I love the food, the Vig burger is soo good and I love the spreads last time I tried(artichoke and kale, edamame hummus and pimento cheese) all of them are delicious. I didn’t like the chicken bao, used to be my favorite but now the sweetness is overpowering the whole thing

Recommend: Breakfast and service were great, will come again. Had to wait 20 mins on a busy Saturday, but with the number of people there and waiting to get a table the turnover was actually pretty fast. DJ was playing loud inside, but that's the vibe of the place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

This is a great place to get drinks and the food is really good too. The staff was extremely polite and attentive. They have a large variety of beers, wines, bourbons, and speciality drinks. I'd highly recommend them if you are looking to get together with friends and not spend a fortune on dinner and drinks!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

The food and drinks are good (albeit overpriced) but the owners charge a ‘3% surcharge’ on the bill. Not sure why they do that and seems scummy. So I just take that 3% off the waiter/waitress tip, you’re only screwing over your own employees ownership :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Great bar in Old Town area. The burger was really good. I didn’t expect it to be that good. I recommend adding a fried egg. The ribeye was good but wasn’t a fan with the cauliflower. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and super nice!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
The Vig Burger

Good standard American food. The salads with chicken are really filling and well made. My friend liked his pasta. Minus one star for the host seating a family with a small child using loud iPad with no headphones directly behind us in an otherwise empty dining room. Could not hear ourselves talk. Would have stayed for another drink but it was annoying so we left.

Food was great and made just right. Loved the atmosphere overall. Good amount of seating. No wait. Tons of drink options. Only thing is the music is a little loud but not to the point where you can't have a normal conversation. Was able to park a self parking garage right around the corner.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

The food was amazing, I recommend the skillet cinnamon rolls as a dessert. Service was not the best, the waitresses seemed like they did not want to be there and were also not very accommodating of larger groups.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

NOT pictured are my burger, fries with garlic aioli and my BF's salmon BLT. We were being greedy and didn't get a picture. I don't like that a sandwich is $22 and doesn't come with fries or a side. Like really? The place is regular degular to me. Drinks were also nothing special-I got the Sangria and the BF ordered a beer. Won't return. More

Delicious bar food, friendly and fast waitress, great music and drinks. Loved it for our bride-to-be party !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fresh Cut French Fries, Moroccan Turkey Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich

The friendly atmosphere paired with the amazing food calls for 10/10 would recommend !! Definitely a restaurant in downtown Chicago with a nice vibe to it that you should try out :) Pictured: mac and cheese which was delicious. Behind the mac and the main event, is the Moroccan Turkey Burger which you definitely have to try !

Great food, atmosphere and service! We had a reservation and were able to sit right down upon arrival. We tried the corn fritters, chicken sandwich, Moroccan turkey burger (sub veggie Beyond Burger) and the “As-If” oatmeal ice cream sandwich. Everything was great. Big menu of beers and seasonal cocktails. Highly recommend!

Emily was an excellent waitress. The service was great. The bacon brussel sprouts.... WOW. I could eat these every single day. Flash fried amazingness. Great options of salads, maim courses, appetizers, sides. Something for everyone. But don't think twice, order 3 servings of bacon brussel sprouts. Thank me later.

If you live here, moving, or just visiting do yourself the biggest flavor I mean favor and come here and get the cinnamon roll. THE BEST THING I PUT IN MY MOUTH. All the food is and looks delicious. Love love love this place. 100000000% coming back here
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Stopped here after checking out Old Town. We were looking for a nice place to eat and The VIG delivered. Great service, great food, and I definitely had a good time. The one thing that really stood out here were the wings -- delicious. They have an interesting menu with a lot of different options. More

Work event. The food was really good. Portions were sizable. Steak was average. Carrot cake and chocolate cake both exceptional and enough for 6 people to share one piece.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

We had been hearing so much about “The Vig Burger” that we had to come try it after Lent. It did not disappoint! Wow... we also had a big appetite. We got fries, chicken parm sandwich, and the lobster roll. Honestly, the lobster roll wasn’t that phenomenal. The fries and dipping sauces were great tho!

It was good. It had some really yummy dishes and some mediocre. Their was a new drink menu which was clearly new. The sangria was a the sweetest sangria l've ever had. We had to water it down. Meatballs were good. Chicken park sandwich was really the way to go. Mac and cheese also had nice flavor.

One of the best brunch experiences I have had in Chicago. Excellent service, delicious food and cocktails, reasonable prices, and live DJ spinning great jams. Chic, hospitable, and inclusive spot. Will be back for sure!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

We were here for a double date. Everyone got something different so we could all try as much as possible. It was all delicious. The atmosphere was very trendy, dim lighting, younger crowd overall, meaning groups in their early to mid twenties. Walkable distance to The Second City comedy club.

This place is phenomenal. Was greeted by very welcoming hostess and seated promptly. I had one of the best meals in a long time while dining here. Fried chicken dinner with mac. Generous portions, amazing staff, tastiest food I’ve had in a while, priced well. I will definitely be back!

This is terrible!!! Yesterday I visited this bar with my friends. We ordered 4 cocktails, but the bill came for 5!. We wanted to take this situation up with the manager but they made us pay and kicked us out of the bar, not recommended!! Spoiled evening and mood!
Service: 1

This place is great. Amazing food and staff is fantastic. The only thing I would probably change is to turn down/off the club house music for the brunch crowd on the weekends. Regardless, still 5 stars
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place for a fun brunch! Food is very good - the lobster & waffles was a delicious twist to a classic dish! They have a great playlist that will make you want to dance. There are also a lot of TV broadcasting games for those sport aficionados.

Great happy hour with $1 oysters! They are also known for their great dips, a must-try if you happen to stop by. It’s a pretty nice place too atmosphere wise.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

In the neighborhood and looked for a place to eat. Thought we'd try this place. I'm so glad we did. Atmosphere was classy and cool, great music and service. The food was soooo delicious. My sister ordered salmon BLT so good, and I ordered

Some of the best wings I've ever had. Also had an unique delicious cocktail. They did a great job with our large group, no delays even though the place was packed. Highly recommend
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great customer service staff was amazing security on point. Food was soooo good drinks never stopped. This place is a wonderful location for any events. The roof top is beautiful. Very comfortable atmosphere. I enjoyed myself today.

This is truly a very pleasant and even impressive place! I loved everything about it: drinks, food, atmosphere, music, service... just awesome! The Moscow mule tower was the perfect choice for drinks for my group since we

Came here for a bday dinner with 6 friends. We had to wait about 15 min for our table despite a reservation. They were busy and were friendly. We ordered food. It was a decent. Our bill ran a bit over $400 for 6 people.

Excellent cocktails very noisy. Food so so. Large portions. Crowded and popular. No reservations.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Dine in: Yes

Delicious! Great service, well crafted drinks. Their fried chicken is amazing! Their bacon burbon old fashioned has this perfect taste that smooth creeps in then drifts right back out. It's a must try!

Enjoyed everything. The service and the food. We wanted to sit outside and a table opened up almost immediately. People brought their dogs to sit and eat out, and we met them all. More

Great environment and no wait for dinner on New Years Eve. We had good food and excellent service. I'd like to see them replace the Cape Cod chips with their own house made chips.

I dined in at the Vig tonight and had exceptional food, drinks, and service! Genevieve was attentive to our group, gave us great recommendations, and was super friendly. More

The Paradise City Steak Sandwich was amazing. One of the best sandwiches I’ve had in Chicago. Avoid Sunday nights though. The music made me never wanna come back.

Incredibly opulent cuisine, great atmosphere, and fantastic service. I'll definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Brunch is amazing- I got the brisket hash and my wife got the burrito. Great patio in Old Town when the weather is nice. Friendly service

The brunch is amazing. The music, the atmosphere is cool. It’s a fun place. I like to go there anytime.