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Big Jones

Big Jones

Southern Food Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Andersonville, Chicago
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    MafiaHairdresser J.
    "Andouille Bloody Marys, Beignet and Fried Green Tomatoes Heaven!"(18 Tips)
    laura h.
    "Try the Eggs New Orleans"(6 Tips)
    Robert R.
    "... Toast! Chef & co-owner Paul Fehribach' s Coastal Southern Cooking is amazing..."(3 Tips)
    Eater
    "... staples such as gumbo, shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New..."(9 Tips)
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  • Francisco P.heart icon on user image
    Francisco PerezApril 24, 2019
    Catfish with grits!
  • Anna
    AnnaApril 22, 2011
    Chicken and waffles no longer on the menu - Tuesday night chicken fry only.
  • Jen
    JenDecember 7, 2012
    Boarding House Lunch is the best fried chicken meal up north.
  • The B.
    The BuckJanuary 14, 2012
    The most legit tasting bloody mary in Chicago!
  • erin m.
    erin maysJuly 30, 2011
    Kirsten the hostess is a rockstar. Totally on top of the water and menus thing.
  • Katerina B.
    Katerina BabinskiJanuary 10, 2010
    Great date spot or brunch with the girls. The service is better than at most restaurants twice the price.
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SteeleApril 4, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    The Smoked Bloody Mary is brilliant, especially on a Sunday morning. Rauchbier in a cocktail? Hell yes.
  • William T.heart icon on user image
    William TroutmanMarch 17, 2013
    The Venison Sausage rules!
  • laura h.heart icon on user image
    laura honeycuttMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Eggs New Orleans
  • Ro S.
    Ro SandovalJanuary 11, 2013
    Must have fried chicken. Yup fried chicken. Who knew??
  • candace c.
    candace cornerApril 23, 2012
    Save room for the coriander oat cake dessert
  • Antonio B.heart icon on user image
    Antonio BurrowesApril 30, 2017
    Shrimp and grits!!!!
  • Kate O.
    Kate OlsonDecember 20, 2009
    Awesome bloody marys. Free beignets. Love the brunch. Eggs New Orleans!
  • Eustace A.
    Eustace AllenFebruary 22, 2012
    If you go anywhere else for Mardi Gras you are stupid.
  • Yonatan S.heart icon on user image
    Yonatan ShpiegelMay 7, 2018
    Fried chicken
  • Larry H.
    Larry HallJuly 6, 2013
    Took my partner for his BDay and we won't be back. Food poisoning for the both of us! While it could've been that one time, it only leaves one to guess how unclean that kitchen/staff are. #disgust
  • MafiaHairdresser J.
    Andouille Bloody Marys, Beignet and Fried Green Tomatoes Heaven!
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SteeleJanuary 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    The square breakfast is the best "boring" breakfast in town. Gumbo is pretty swell too.
  • Adam S.
    Adam SegerAugust 20, 2011
    Try a float of hum on your Mimosa-Can I get a 70 proof Amen?
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie SimonSeptember 14, 2014
    Slow service. Free beignets but they're denser than others.
  • Rebecca W.
    Rebecca WJune 21, 2013
    Beef fat fries! Oh my!
  • John K.
    John KinderApril 1, 2010
    You must try 'Death of St. Germain' cocktail: refreshingly balanced.
  • Megan
    MeganNovember 20, 2010
    Delish sweet tea infused pork chop and sweet potato hash!
  • Heed
    HeedNovember 1, 2012
    Toasted Pimiento Cheese
  • Andy S.
    Andy SpyrisonJuly 4, 2011
    Yummy fried chicken salad on the back patio. Read more
  • Anna C.
    Anna CApril 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Peckish? Pick the pickle platter. Perfect!
  • David B.
    David BellDecember 5, 2012
    Hungry anyone? Get your southern on here!
  • Tiffany Y.
    Tiffany YoungJanuary 2, 2013
    Taste like home!
  • Elizabeth D.
    Elizabeth DerricoFebruary 20, 2010
    Awesome brunch, shrimp 'n grits. 'nough said.
  • Lauren B.
    Lauren BellMarch 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The service here can be REALLY terrible. But, the food's so incredible that it's worth it!
  • Joel M.
    Joel MorrowAugust 4, 2010
    Crab cakes Benedict was amazing.
  • Katerina B.
    Katerina BabinskiJanuary 10, 2010
    Big Jones elevates grits to an art form. Skip 'boring' breakfast and get the eggs romero.
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie SoSteffOctober 1, 2011
    Seriously amazing food!
  • Jason T.
    Jason ThamDecember 27, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for brunch, try Eggs Romero and The beignets
  • Penelope V.
    Penelope VarnavaMay 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great! Simply divine!
  • James K.
    James K.January 3, 2010
    The brunch "country fried steak" is NOT actually country fried, it is just a steak.
  • Frank C.
    Frank CanzolinoOctober 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Most people say "Beer Me" but here you should say "Beignet Me"
  • Fidel C.
    Fidel CamposMarch 2, 2011
    Don't sit by the windows on a cold day. The draft is really bad.
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