The Loyalist

Your place to meet family and friends. Small, seasonal, focused, friendly and home of Chef John Shields' Dirty Burg 🍔

11/07/2024

Our new cocktail lineup has officially arrived, and we’re off to a spicy start.

Straight from the mind of , meet Pepper Off Dead: a daring mix of , Midori, red bell pepper, peppercorn, and basil, topped with a kick of ginger beer and frothy egg white.

Try it now. Reservations at the link in our bio.

11/02/2024

Fall in Chicago has officially hit, folks.

Having trouble adjusting? Our Baba au Rhum will warm you right up.

10/29/2024

When ordering Mussels à la Bourguignonne, you must ask but one question: one side of frites, or two?

12hrs in Chicago - A 3 MICHELIN Star Chef Shows Us Where To Eat!! 10/24/2024

A preview of the best bites in the city, handpicked by Chris Ge**er and Chef John Shields.

Catch S3 Lifestyle's Y3S Chef! Video series from our day out:

12hrs in Chicago - A 3 MICHELIN Star Chef Shows Us Where To Eat!! Hi S3 family!As always, thanks for tuning in :) Always appreciate it! Welcome to Episode 2 of our new series YS3 Chef! Where Michelin Chef's show off their f...

Photos from The Loyalist's post 10/14/2024

The bartender… and a few of his creations.

From left to right: Cruel and Un-Yuzual, Natural Corn Killers, House of Carrots and The E.P.

Big thanks to .zeren and for stopping by to chat all things cocktails!

10/10/2024

A “side” with main character energy.

Enjoy our incredible Pommes Dauphine alongside any of our à la carte entrées.

Photos from The Loyalist's post 10/05/2024

Not all cocktails are created equal. And one striking example is ’s House of Carrots.

Cream cheese washed and pecan infused , Cachaça, carrot and a spritz of Carrot Eau de Vie comes together to form carrot cake’s boozy reincarnate.

If you know, you know. And if you don’t, it’s about time you learn. Join us this week and have a sip.

📸 .zeren

10/01/2024

Clinging onto some final bits of sunshine with our beet-pickled Deviled Egg. Finished with smoked trout, roe, and dill.

Photos from The Loyalist's post 09/30/2024

As you know, every Monday we offer half off all bottles of wine. But, what you might not know is that we feature some seriously cool finds from extraordinary purveyors, just waiting to be discovered.

Take , for instance. This bottle comes from 50-year-old organic vines in the Grand Cru village of Oiry—an impressive rarity. It showcases Oiry’s unique terroir with about 40% reserve wine from their perpetual solera for added depth.

Suenen wines are renowned for their perfect blend of finesse and power—like iron wrapped in a velvet glove.

‼️And you can experience this TONIGHT‼️

Reservations at the link in our bio.

09/25/2024

Roasted Half Chicken with a healthy pour of foie gras butter.

Photos from The Loyalist's post 09/21/2024

sat down with our resident barkeep to talk all things libations.

First up is The E.P., which is conveniently just as crushable within the cool confines of our bar as it is on the patio.

Crafted with , super grapefruit juice, Champagne syrup and .

📸 .zeren

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Humbled to join in your celebration, and . Here’s to another 25!

09/13/2024

If our crackling crispy, sizzlingly simmering French Onion Soup can survive summer in Chicago, it’s truly unstoppable.

Here’s to a classic that stands the test of time—slurp away, no matter the season!

09/10/2024

How dirty do you like your ‘tini? 🍸

🗞️Gossip Column Dirty
💅🏼On The Brink of Scandal Dirty
🤷🏼‍♀️Depression Room Dirty
🥱Absolutely Diseased Dirty

Preferences aside, catch it on our happy hour, available from 5 – 7 PM all week long.

Photos from The Loyalist's post 09/07/2024

From tree-lined Ada street to the scenic countryside of Burgundy, France. Let our Mussels à la Bourguignonne serve as your travel guide.

Finished with silky brandade cream, bacon and escargot butter. Ordering a side of frites for optimal sauce soakage comes highly recommended.

09/04/2024

Whether you’re looking to pair our Half Chicken with a tuber-centric dish or something a bit greener, the choice is all yours.

Now, you can customize your meal by selecting sides à la carte.

09/03/2024

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🍸Happy Hour: Monday — Thursday from 5 — 6 PM.

🍔Burger, Beer, & Shot Special: Monday — Thursday from 5 — 7 PM

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Small. Seasonal. Focused.

The most charming thing about Chicago is the sense of community in each distinctive neighborhood. Like you, we love popping into a casual, local restaurant with familiar friendly faces, a comfortable atmosphere and insightful cuisine. The Loyalist is your place to meet family and friends.

Whether you're looking for something light or hearty, sweet or savory, The Loyalist offers a la carte fare captured at the peak of its quality as well as seasonally-inspired cocktails, craft beers and hand-selected wines.

Videos (show all)

Join Chef John Shields and Chris Gerber as they hit the city with S3 Lifestyle for a day spent in pursuit of culinary ex...
Chilled lobster cocktail, served with cognac aioli and lemon. One of our rotating specials.
Discover surprising depth and, well, carrot, in our House of 1000 Carrots clarified milk punch. Fashioned with pecan rum...
Get after it with the egg Benedict with Taylor Pork roll with café de Paris hollandaise. Book that Sunday brunch reserva...
🎶 Now that’s what we call brunch. Start your Sunday morning on the right note with brunch favorites like The French Smas...
“This one passes the vibe check. 🍔” 💬 @chefngoc
Our French inspiration extends to our desserts, including Chef Johnh Shields’ take on the classic Baba Au Rhum (brioche,...
Which dish are you reaching for first? Drop your Loyalist favorites in the comments below. ⬇️📸 @emmajacobson
Your Monday night could look a little something like this—we’re open seven days a week! Which menu offering are you divi...
Light up your weekend with our baba au rhum: brioche, creme anglaise, vanilla chantilly cream. 🔥📸 @travellingbee
Unbelievably exciting paste of green rhubarb cooked on squab stock and kelp…the texture and flavor is of a meat farce!
Myself and the teams @smythchicago @theloyalistchicago couldn’t be more excited to cook with an American culinary icon. ...

Address


177 North Ada Street #001
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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