Frontier

Frontier, a pub for the people behind Lottie's and Pony, combines elements of the North Woods motel into the neighborhood outreach framework, has a hipster-vintage-saloon aesthetic and a grizzly bear lounging around in a sports bar. Chef Brian Jupiter's food — charcoal-grilled oysters, sliders, and even bird's nests — adds to the mix, and the more time you spend eating impressive dishes like redfish breaded in wormwood, the faster it all starts to come together.

As an extension of the main dining room, they have a heated/all-weather Beer Garden adjacent to the main bar. The retractable roof of the Beer Garden allows you to eat and drink outside on warm days. During the winter, the roof is closed and the stone fireplace in the beer garden is always stocked, creating a festive atmosphere for nighttime revelers. Frontier's signature whole animal dinners are ideal for the beer garden. Unless you have 75 or more guests, you will have to pay for a buyout. On the main floor, they will seat smaller groups at various tables. To reserve a table in this space, food and beverage minimums will be required, as well as pre ordered food from their extensive party menu.

Their upstairs lounge on the second floor is ideal for special events and private gatherings. It has a full-service bar, private restrooms, and a plethora of flat-screen televisions. Floor-to-ceiling windows add light and create a sense of space, while exposed timber and natural brick accents create a warm, inviting atmosphere for special events. On cold nights, a stone fireplace keeps the room warm and adds to the rustic charm. Please keep in mind that there is no elevator to this space, which can be divided into two event spaces by a 20-foot bar in the middle of the room or reserved as a full buyout.

Google Rating: 4.5/5.0

Address: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago 60642

Contact: 773-772-4322

Website: thefrontierchicago.com