SmallBar is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

1. SmallBar

8.5
2956 N Albany Ave (at Wellington), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews

allen k.allen king: Get the Beer battered cheese curds followed by a pulled pork sandwich and frosty brew. You won't be disappointed.

Amy G.Amy Graff: Teensy, tiny bar in a residential stretch of Logan Square has an awesome, affordable beer list and obscenely good food. Try $1 mini burgers (Tues), specialty mac 'n cheese, and anything deep fried.

James M.James Mason: The Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday night cook only looks pissed off. Hes really a nice guy.

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

2. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews

Andy D.Andy Dreyer: Fish taco was excellent! I also recommend the beer battered burger!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: The big n little taco & bahn mi po boy are fantastic

Food NetworkFood Network: On an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri made the trip to this tiny Chicago joint, where the shrimp is battered and fried to order. Read more.

Toon's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

3. Toon's Bar & Grill

8.1
3857 N Southport Ave (at W Byron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 55 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the onion rings from our 100 Best list: They’re executed with attention to detail—thick-cut rings dipped in beer batter, fried golden and sprinkled with salt. Simple but standout.

Dave E.Dave Easterling: $4.00 burgers and pineapple vodka shots on wedensday nights! And they serve Abita beer. 'Nuff said.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This neighborhood bar serves some of the best Buffalo chicken wings in the city.

Fox's Beverly Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

4. Fox's Beverly Pub

8.4
9956 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Beverly · 11 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Swingler: A good 'za. I think next time I'll order it well done and it will be perfect. (To beat: Wells Bros in Racine, WI)

Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster: Al Capone’s sister had a deli here. Now, it’s a family joint that manages to be BOTH Irish & Italian, with great pizza and terrific corned beef. This is the oldest of the 4 Fox’s restaurants. Read more.

Kenneth B.Kenneth Barnes: Great pizza

La Mez Agave Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

5. La Mez Agave Lounge

8.6
108 W Kinzie St (at Clark), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 14 tips and reviews

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: Thriller ($13) No ones going to save you from the beast that is mezcal, velvet falernum, a tiki drink staple, apple juice and bitter lemon soda garnished with a torched lemon peel, rosemary and thyme.

Yana K.Yana K.: Yummy tequila, awesome staff and an amazing time laten night :)

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The best drink here is closest to a classic margarita: the Double DAAisy, well-balanced with Espolón tequila reposado, Cointreau, lime juice, orange and agave: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.

Edelweiss German/American Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

6. Edelweiss German/American Restaurant

8.5
7650 W Irving Park Rd (at Overhill Ave.), Norridge, IL
German Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Edelweiss German/American RestaurantEdelweiss German/American Restaurant: DAILY LENT LUNCH SPECIAL: Two Grilled Tilapia Tacos with coleslaw, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and guacamole all nestled in corn tortillas served with coleslaw and homemade Cajun potato chips $8.95

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: When the urge for a few steins, a heaping platter of sausages, and crispy-skinned roast duck strikes, this Teutonic stalwart and its oompah band await. Read more.

Therese K.Therese Kono: Simply the BEST! PROST!

Janson's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

7. Janson's Drive-In

8.4
9900 S Western Ave (at W 99th St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Beverly · 15 tips and reviews

DA M.DA MAYOR: Better than fast food and well worth the extra dollar or two over the chains. Terrific service.

CheapismCheapism: Grab shakes and hot dogs at this drive-in with lots of outdoor eating space. Grilled cheese sandwiches for $1.79, chili cheese dogs for $1.99. Wash it all down with the famous banana milkshakes. Read more.

LaTisha H.LaTisha Haygood: Chocolate shake and Chicago style hotdog

Candlelite Chicago Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

8. Candlelite Chicago Restaurant

9.1
7452 N Western Ave (at Howard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Ridge · 37 tips and reviews

Jack D.Jack Dogs: Great food, good beer, good atmosphere, great specials. Booths by windows are cold in winter. Can be loud. Service is good. Late-nighters beware: kitchen closes @10 on weekdays! Read more.

Bob B.Bob Brown: The cookie skillet is addictive. Really.

Scott F.Scott Falcone: Some of the best thin crust pizza in Chicago! Try the "white pizza"...only hold the onions. Garlic feta fries are amazing too.

The Garage Bar & Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

9. The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

8.6
6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Norwood Park · 29 tips and reviews

Edgar a.Edgar auf dem Graben: Pork belly BLT and just about any burger

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: One cocktail that is a must-try is the Kentucky Mule: an adept mixture of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Crabbie's Ginger Beer from Edinburgh, muddled with fresh lemon and mint and served on the rocks. Read more.

Ramon R.Ramon Roman: Pot Roast sandwich & sweet potato fries...awesome.

Bird's Nest is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

10. Bird's Nest

8.4
2500 N Southport Ave (at W. Altgeld St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 41 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Fantastic wings. Honey BBQ and buffalo flavors were both on point.

Gardiner A.Gardiner Allen: Order wings!

Michelle M.Michelle Money: Tuesdays have been poppin lately

Picante is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

11. Picante

7.1
2016 W Division St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 20 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark B: Al pastor tacos the only way they should be eaten: only onions and cilantro. Beer batter fish tacos make you homesick for San Diego, unless you aren't from there in which case now you know.

Alex T.Alex Tomasik: Steak burrito, black beans, no sour cream, hot sauce. Good drunk food

BetsyMBetsyM: Always get one white boy taco. But don't order ONLY white boy tacos. That's, like, real white.

Colletti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

12. Colletti's

8.1
5707 N Central Ave (at N Elston Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 15 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Schmitt: New patio is worth the visit

Monica W.Monica Wilson: Great atmosphere! Bartenders are attentive. Best thin crust pizza.

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Excellent French onion soup. Fast and attentive service.

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

13. Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

8.6
3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Northwest Side · 44 tips and reviews

X X.X X: Surprisingly good cocktail menu and great service. Gorgeous patio.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The aggressively seasoned meat has a nice balance of lean meat and fat on their corned beef sandwich, and is made in-house.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: You’re supposed to eat fish and chips in a musty pub for ultimate authenticity, right? Not come summer, and not when this Irish mainstay has a patio that’s a dead ringer. Read more.

First Draft is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

14. First Draft

8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Murphy's Bleachers is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Chicago.

15. Murphy's Bleachers

8.6
3655 N Sheffield Ave (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 52 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dorsey: Great pregame spot before any Cubs game. Get there early, gets crowded quickly. Staff is quick and efficient.. Drinks are respectively priced. Plenty TV's for the game. LOUD atmosphere.

Kyle M.Kyle M: Have a spicy bloody Mary. Best in town. Also go White Sox

James M.James Murphy: Best selection of locally brewed beer in Wrigleyville. That's my goal.