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Bow & Stern Oyster Bar
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant$$$$
West Town, Chicago
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Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The menu lists eight to 12 oysters daily, evenly split between the East and West coasts; a side card offers accurate tasting tips. Read more
Debby NiesenJune 15, 2014Try the cocktails...especially the Helm. Baked oysters delicious. Chicken thigh meat, bacon dressing on salad also a winner.
Derek MarrieDecember 30, 2013This place is great! Super knowledgeable staff and a great menu. Very chill and classy ambiance. Wine list second to none.
Amy HollrahMarch 3, 2014Love this new place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and bartender. We will be back.- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014There's a legit lobster roll here, topped with arugula and served alongside some Parmesan-dusted root-vegetable chips. Read more
$1 oysters Tuesday-Thursday 5-7pm. Don't overlook the burger and definitely try brunch
Art MedinaJune 28, 2014Very nice service. Try the pastrami salmon for an appetizer and the mussels for the entree.
Leah AllenJanuary 18, 2014Great food and service. Really good oyster selection, Chris at the bar knows his stuff!
SpringRewardsFebruary 28, 2014Oysters are just a start because this place offers a variety of delicious seafood! Sign up for their rewards program:
Great Lobster Roll; only available the last Thursday of every month!
Carolina Mariana RodriguezJanuary 11, 2014Burrata & Chips are a MUST. We ordered it twice in one sitting.
Kaitlin V.January 11, 2014contracted terrible food poisoning from a bad raw oyster. eat here at your own risk.
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Bow & Stern Oyster Bar presents the bustling West Town neighborhood with an unprecedented dining experience. The raw bar and seafood-centric restaurant promotes a fishing and farm-to-table kitchen, helmed by executive chef Brian Greene. Oysters are the s
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(312) 988-0644
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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