Boston Blackie's Riverside, Chicago IL - December 28

Rating - 9.89

Stopped in at 4:30 to grab a bite to eat and a few beers with my parents and sister....Scott and Allison ended up joining us at a decent round table. They had a pretty good crowd for a holiday Monday evening, and as time went on lots of Bear fans (they beat the Vikings on Monday night) stopped in for food and beers.

Our waitress was Faviola and she was GREAT. Friendly, fast and efficient. The atmosphere in the place is always fun and relaxed, and it is a little bit better in the summer when you can sit outside on the patio.

We had great apps, and excellent entrees. Skins were a bit marginal (greasy and small) but the wings smelled GREAT. Beers were cold and always refreshed, and I had an AWESOME burger for dinner. My mom had the fish and chips and I didn't think it was that good, but my dad enjoyed the hot dog. Fries were great. Scott headed up to the complimentary beef/pork table (just tip the carver) at the front of the place and really liked the mini sandwiches.

Fun spot to grab a bite and catch the train home! Strangest bill I have ever seen with the odd food pricing....

Bass pint (2 @ 6.45) 13.00
Miller Lite (3 @ 3.75) 15.00
312 Pint (2 @ 6.00) 12.00
Spuds 5.99
Onion Rings 4.99
Coors Light (6 @ 3.75) 22.50
Jumbo Hot Dog 8.48
Cheddar Burger (2 @ 7.49) 14.98
Homestyle Fries (2 @ 2.39) 4.78
Fish-N-Chips 9.99
Buffallo Wings 6.99
Large Dressing .99
Large Dressing .99

Total - $138.90 + 22.42 (18% mandatory gratuity) = $161.32