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Three Dots and a Dash
Tiki Bar and Hawaiian Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Travel + Leisure
"Very cool Tiki Bar hidden within an alley!!"(17 Tips)
"STRONG drinks, the Tropical Itch is my favorite."(13 Tips)
"Get the banana daiquiri, it comes with a banana dolphin!"(10 Tips)
"Incredibly tasty, boozy tiki drinks in an immersive environment."(11 Tips)
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Fletcher RhoadsAugust 26, 2015Hidden gem behind Bub City in the alley. Amazing tropical drinks. Classy Tiki themed bar.
Stephen SmytheJune 28, 2016Come for a modern take on tiki with respect for the past. Try there name sake drink.
ChelseaAugust 10, 2013Great ambience and drinks! Feels like you are in the islands. Try Bunny's Banana Daiquiri. Yum.
Brittany NicoleSeptember 5, 2014This was a cool place. Hidden in an alley, sinfully strong and tasty drinks, great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.
Cheyenne BrooksAugust 7, 2017This underground tiki bar is amazing. The drinks are all unique and trendy. I would definitely go back.
Eva del Vecchio-PorterFebruary 25, 2015Great tiki getaway for Chicagoians, serving fruity (and strong!) tropical favorites. Group drinks. Great glassware.
Bianca GuidryAugust 20, 2014Shared drinks are a must. So much more fun than a solo sized. They are strong too!
Leah HammerschlagMarch 23, 2017Super cool space. The chief lapu was our tables fave (my choice 😉). Good variety to meet all drink needs.
Jessica HuiApril 27, 2014There's already a line when it opens at 5pm. So make a reservation! The food is really good, too. Don't forget to try the food!
Cameron EvansJune 12, 2017Go with a few people and split a drink. Drinks are really sweet so it's a good place to stop for one before bar hopping.
Varsha SheteDecember 17, 2015Love love love this place & the cocktails! Hawaiian themed drinks & the drink containers are fancy!
Esther AssaadJanuary 25, 2014Cute spot! Underground tiki bar with fun cocktails. Can get a bit pretentious. Hour long wait for a table on a Wednesday night!?
Mahi KocakOctober 7, 2017Best bar in Chicago, Reservation is needed otherwise there is a long que but worth to wait indeed.
LizNovember 22, 2013Any drink with passion fruit is delicious, love the south pacific ambiance. Get a seat in the lounge room before the bar.
Timothy StateJanuary 4, 2014"What one rum can't do, three rums -- and a gin, and a whiskey, and a brandy -- can." -Paul McGee, proprietor Three Dots and a Dash Tiki Bar
Best Tiki drinks, in Chicago if not beyond... Paul McGee is a master.
Christine WebsterNovember 17, 2014Drinks marked with skull and crossbones are extra strong! Service is great, definitely make a rezzi to ensure a table.
CzapNovember 3, 2013Amazing! A bit inconsistent with the drink garnishes (which is the most interesting part). Strong and tasty drinks all for $13
Nick FruendtFebruary 19, 2016Great place to bring a date. Fun atmosphere, and the DJ was playing some great music
Ross WSJanuary 16, 2017Paul McGee’s tiki-tastic Three Dots & a Dash is a leader of the genre and his latest haunt, Lost Lake, might even be an improvement.
Matthew SupertNovember 12, 2017Props to the management. Our reservation got lost, but they made the extra effort to get us a table and our first round of drinks was complimentary.
Curtis HillerApril 4, 2015When the bar's crowded, piggyback on someone else's order. Order your next set when they arrive; it takes forever to make them so you have to make the most of having the bartender's attention.
Dan WeissDecember 13, 2013better than the drinks you'd find on a tropical island. Saturn,three dots and a dash, lonely island, pain killer #3
If you're hungry, the banana daiquiri comes with half of a banana (shaped like an adorable dolphin!!).
Shannon JeropkeNovember 15, 2021They are a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant so make sure to download the app and get your points!
Meghan PreussAugust 22, 2018Fun cocktails in a tiki bar. Entrance is in the back alley behind Bub City. Food is good but appetizers are small portions!- Kate FurmanMarch 18, 2016Line can be long outside but it goes fast. Get the banana daiquiri, it comes with a banana dolphin!
Blake PetersonNovember 2, 2014Drinks are delicious. I didn't care for the food though. If you're looking for original tropical cocktails this is the place for you!- John FSeptember 6, 2014Fabulous atmosphere, and sublime Tiki cocktails. Larger basement bar. Love this place!
Great cocktails! Feels like you are in a tropical paradise when it's really 20 degrees in Chicago!
Irays MunozDecember 29, 2014Amazing drinks! Loved the ambiance, decor, food and drinks. Worth the wait.
Cool atmosphere, delicious drinks and food. Priced for the type (only tiki in town) and location.
Phil WatsonSeptember 2, 2018Fairly expensive tiki drinks in an environment that cranks the potentially cheesy island ambience up high, but does it well. Drinks are well-crafted.
Finally!!! Tiki in the city! I've missed the original Trader Vic's...this is the perfect replacement. Thank You Melman boys :)
AstaSeptember 14, 2013Cool decor and drinks that pack a punch!! Super cool Polynesian/tiki glasses too. Definitely worth checking out!
Erika DavisMay 2, 2016Banana daiquiri and Aloha Felicia were my favorite two drinks. Spring rolls were good too.
Psst! If you can only have one drink and you like 'em strong, order a Jet Pilot. And be sure to try the Thai Fried Chicken.
jef McClimansNovember 17, 2014If you're into Tiki Drinks or large drinks served in skull shaped vessels you can share with three others this is the place for you.- Timothy StateJanuary 4, 2014Three dots and a dash is Morse code for 'V,' for 'victory,' celebrating the end of WWII and the return of Allied Forces in Tiki style.
Melissa EDecember 13, 2015Fun to get one or two drinks. I always bring friends from out of Chicago. Pricey though
Zerbrina Valdespino HaydenJune 25, 2015Great for dates or hangouts with friends. The drinks are delicious and strong.- Shannon JeropkeJune 17, 2016Surf Report ($14) No board required to ride this party wave of gin, fresh cucumber juice, anise-flavored liqueur and mint, but you’re bound to suck it dry.
Taylor LubeckeSeptember 1, 2014Fun fruity drinks, get the Saturn or the pirate ship filled with booze if there's a group
Mary Kay HardcastleDecember 2, 2013A Lonely Island in the Middle of a Foggy Sea: one of ten must try coffee cocktails by Zagat's
Amber HutsonNovember 26, 2013Cool atmosphere, STRONG drinks, small space at the bar to hang out, recommend being sat by the hostess.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
A modern take on a classic tiki bar serving inspired cocktails
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(312) 610-4220
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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