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Beatnik West Town, Chicago, IL

Beatnik West Town

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4.4 (99)
$30 and under
Global, International
1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town.

Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.

Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.

Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Private party facilities
    Take us over! From intimate happy hours and jubilant milestones to company buyouts and special occasions, our passionate and skilled events team is ready to help you plan a perfect event. Private events available for 20-250+ guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 929-4945
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    Ashland & Chicago
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 99 people are saying

Beatnik West Town 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beatnik West Town boasts "amazing ambiance" with vibrant decor and an "exciting vibe." Guests praise the "delicious food," especially brunch dishes like chicken & gravy, and commend the "great cocktails." Though some note service inconsistencies and noise levels, the "beautiful interior" and "intriguing cuisine" make it a memorable dining destination.
99 Reviews
  1. Tera

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for brunch on a Sunday. Arrived a little early for our 11:15am reservation but were able to be seated quickly. First time at the Beatnik West Town location and the atmosphere is amazing! It does feel smaller than Beatnik on the River and slightly more casual, but the vibe is very similar. The drinks were fantastic! I had the Mamu Vida (which was perfect for brunch!) and my husband had a Pina Colada served in a coconut, which was a fun surprise. For food, I had the Shakshuka (very flavorful and tasty!) and my husband had the Egg Sandwich, which he enjoyed but said he'd definitely try something different next time. Service was excellent, staff was very friendly and accommodating, and they even had a live DJ. Would highly recommend!

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  2. Abril

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I suggest only coming here for drinks, pictures and the board. The rest of the food was really underwhelming, service was slow and our server was giving us sass

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  3. Maura

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Great Mother’s Day Brunch! Great food, service and atmosphere.

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  4. Marina VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff, food, decor and total vibes were amazing, the experience exceeded our expectations! We LOVED everything about Beatnik.

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  5. Corey

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, intriguing cuisine, to die for excitement. All things considered I would give it a 5/5 if my ganoush wasn’t $30! Come here for a light meal with friends after work or a touchy date night; seats are cozy and close.

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  6. Laurence VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love brunch at Obelix. Good food, lovely cocktails, friendly service and a nice vibe. Recommend

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  7. Mary

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very Very Loud in the restaurant! Many people were complaining of the noise level. You had to talk loudly for your guests to hear you. We asked to be moved but unfortunately there was no where to put us.

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  8. Meghan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was beautiful, the food was delicious, and we had a wonderful Easter brunch. It was our first time visiting and we already agreed we want to return and try the dinner menu. Thank you!

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  9. Sally

    New Orleans41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun atmosphere. We love their cocktails and the fried rise was amazing

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  10. Lj

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Beatnik server was the absolute BEST, made our experience incredible. The food is amazing, the ambiance is amazing. However, OpenTable you are awful. We tried to use our restaurant reward certificate for a beautiful dinner experience, and the credit card provided by OpenTable did NOT work. Completely embarrassing.

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FAQs

Beatnik West Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-4945.

Beatnik West Town is rated 4.4 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Beatnik West Town

1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashland & Chicago
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcos Campos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Take us over! From intimate happy hours and jubilant milestones to company buyouts and special occasions, our passionate and skilled events team is ready to help you plan a perfect event. Private events available for 20-250+ guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 929-4945
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