Beacon Tavern

4.6 (1378)

$30 and under

American

405 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Beacon Tavern offers dining in a rustic, casually-upscale setting steps from the Chicago Riverfront and the Magnificent Mile. Known as a “hidden gem” among the Chicago restaurant community due to its location and noteworthy food and beverage, the menu features elevated interpretations of tavern classics with seafood-forward dishes. The food menu is matched by a curated wine list and draft beer selection alongside a thoughtfully-curated cocktail program featuring seasonally-changing craft cocktails.

Accessible from Upper Wabash and Upper Michigan Avenue, Beacon Tavern is nestled in the walkway between the Wrigley Building and Trump Tower.

Beacon Tavern is a Gage Hospitality Group restaurant. Sister restaurants include: The Gage, Acanto, Coda di Volpe and The Dawson.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:45 pm
Website
http://www.beacontavernchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chris Gawronski

Location
405 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
Area
Streeterville
Cross street
Upper Wabash in the walkway between Wrigley Bldg & Trump Twr
Parking Details
Valet: Available Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm-9pm. $15 for 3 hours. Valet stand is located at 405 N upper Wabash Ave at the bottom of the circle drive. Self Park: We have discounted vouchers available by request at the host stand for Trump Tower Self Park Garage. Rate is $16 for up to 5 hours.
Public transport
CTA Red Line - 3 blocks to Grand Avenue/State Street stopCTA Michigan Avenue bus lines - less than 1 blockCTA Grand Avenue bus - 2 blocks to Grand/Wabash Avenue stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pimento CheeseUSD 12.00
housemade pickles, Ritz crackers
Yellowfin Tuna TartareUSD 19.00
ginger vindaloo curry oil, asian pear, spearmint, potato crisps
Blue Crab DipUSD 23.00
heirloom tomatoes, corn & black truffle butter, toast
Duck PatéUSD 16.00
quince gelée, walnut quince mustard, grilled bread
Spicy Chicken BitesUSD 14.00
southern fried chicken, pimento cheese, celery salad, hot sauce

Soup & Salads

Grilled Chicken $8, Shrimp (shellfish) $14

Delicata Squash SoupUSD 11.00
roasted squash, ras el hanout, pecorino
Autumn Apple SaladUSD 15.00
honeycrisp apples, glazed walnuts, grilled grapes, Cabrales, apple vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
gem lettuce, red butter lettuce, parmesan, lemon, crouton
BurrataUSD 20.00
grilled artichoke, coppa, parsley pistou

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with fries

Blackened Redfish*USD 21.00
gribiche sauce, fried egg, red butter lettuce, basil
Shrimp BurgerUSD 19.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, brioche bun
Beacon Burger*USD 18.00
aged cheddar, butter melted onions, garlic aioli, blumenthal ketchup

Entrées

Fish n' ChipsUSD 25.00
crispy lager battered cod, cornichon, cocktail onions, tartar sauce
Roasted Half ChickenUSD 28.00
cracked coriander, herby potato gnocchi, local green beans, saltimbocca sauce
Lamb ChopUSD 37.00
dates & black garlic, minty potatoes, glazed carrots, huckleberry jus
Steak FritesUSD 43.00
prime new york strip, french fries, bordelaise, herb butter
Herbed Goat Cheese CappellettiUSD 24.00
ratatouille, parmesan, shiso leaf, good balsamic
Hudson Canyon ScallopsUSD 36.00
Normandy fish stew, grilled bread
Ora King SalmonUSD 34.00
pine mushrooms, marble potatoes, scarlet turnips, roasted pearl onions, dill crème fraîche
Tuna Niçoise SaladUSD 25.00
yellowfin tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potato, green beans, Niçoise olives, creamy herb vinaigrette

Sides

Roasted Green BeansUSD 9.00
lemon, good olive oil
French FriesUSD 9.00
garlic aioli, ketchup
Creamy Mashed PotatoesUSD 9.00
butter, chives
Market VegetablesUSD 9.00

Dessert

Plum Upside Down CakeUSD 12.00
local plums, coriander ice cream, fresh chantilly, crystalized almonds
Chocolate Peanut TartUSD 14.00
peanut flourless cake, chocolate custard, peanut butter swirl ice cream
Pumpkin Swirl CheesecakeUSD 12.00
cinnamon chantilly, spiced pepitas, pomegranate
Michigan Pear GaletteUSD 11.00
hazelnut, pear ice cream, cinnamon anglaise
Ice CreamUSD 9.00
3 scoops - dark chocolate, triple vanilla, seasonal selection

Seasonal Cocktails

PunchUSD 14.00
Tropical, no matter the season. Blend of rums, mango, lime, tea, citrus peel
G&TUSD 14.00
Dry gin paired with the Beacon Tavern's handmade tonic
Courier's CocktailUSD 15.00
bourbon, smoked rhubarb, vienna malt, vermouth di Torino
Jamaica (Non-Alcoholic)USD 7.00
The Beacon's take on a classic picnic refreshment. Hibiscus, ginger, lemon peel, allspice, soda
House Old FashionedUSD 16.00
Beacon Tavern's single barrel Old Forester,sherry, demerara, angostura
PatinaUSD 14.00
The upmarket Appletini. Granny smith, vodka, browned butter, spice, lemon (contains lactose)
Stir the CoalsUSD 14.00
A cool-weather Tequila Mai Tai. Reposado tequila, coffee-infused mezcal, almond, lemon, nutmeg
CornucopiaUSD 14.00
gin, cranberry, black pepper, orange peel, lime

Wines

Bubbles - Cava - Portell - Catalonia, SP
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 51.00
Pink Bubbles - Sparkling Rosé of Lambrusco - Cleto Chiarli - Castelvetro, IT
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 47.00
The Interesting White - Sauvignon Blanc Blend - DeLena Vineyards - Serbia 2016
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Off-Dry White - Riesling - Fritz - Rheinhessen, GE 2018
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 51.00
The Crisp White - Cotes de Gascogne - Panjas, FR 2019
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Big White - Chardonnay - Cambria - Santa Barbara, CA 2017
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Rosé - Grenache Blend - Montrose - Provence, FR 2019
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Light Red - Pinot Noir - Les Enfants Terribles - Pays d'Oc, FR 2018
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Interesting Red - Zweigelt - Landhaus Mayer - Burgenland, AS 2016
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
The Jammy Red - Shiraz - Babylonstoren - South Africa 2017
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 59.00
The Big Red - Merlot Blend - Chateau Roque le Mayne - Bordeaux, FR 2015
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 59.00

Draft Beer

Euro-Style Pils | Moody Tongue Apertif Pils | Chicago | 5% ABVUSD 8.00
American Pale Ale | Maplewood "The Charlatan" | Chicago | 6.1% ABVUSD 8.00
Wheat | Allagash White | Maine | 5.1% ABVUSD 8.00
Farmhouse Ale | Off Color Apex Predator | Chicago | 6.5% ABVUSD 8.00
Gose | Hopewell Table Salt | Chicago | 4.5% ABVUSD 8.00
Copper Lager | Metropolitan Dynamo | Chicago | 5.8% ABVUSD 8.00
IPA | Dogfish Head 60-Minute | Delaware | 6% ABVUSD 9.00
A Proper Guinness | Ireland | 4.3% ABVUSD 9.00

Bottles / Cans

Pilsner-Style Lager | Modelo Especial | Mexico
- Bottle (12oz)USD 8.00
Cider | Eden Harvest | Vermont
- Can (12oz)USD 10.00

To Go Cocktails

Bring the Beacon Tavern bar home with you. All cocktails come in 8oz glass bottles and serve 2

Beacon Tavern PunchUSD 20.00
Blend of rums, mango, grapefruit oil, black tea, and lime. Tropical, refreshing, and fruity without excessive sweetness

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Beacon Tavern.

4.6

(1378)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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1,378 Reviews

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Kevoobs
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beacon Burger and Fish and Chips were delicious. Outdoor seating had a great view overlooking the river/river walk. Great for people watching. There were heaters between the tables so outdoor seating was warm on a chilly October evening.
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GregK
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic cocktails and the service if phenomenal! Such care and details in the food and drinks, really a wonderful experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place sad to see it closed so soon
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service outstanding!
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SamG Gold
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 October 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I hesitate to even write this knowing the difficulty restaurants are faced with. My heart bleeds for restaurant owners right now. That said, my wife and son were at the restaurant just prior to the COVID shutdowns. They thought the food was great and it was a great value. This time around it seemed like they skimped on the meals. I had the ahi tuna salad and it only had a few pieces of fish and was mostly romaine lettuce. My wife had the scallops and there were only 5 very small ones. And the 23.00 blue crab dip was small. I know they need to watch $$, but not at the expense of the quality and quantity of the food. I wish them the very best!
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Annie Gold
Chicago / Illinois35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beacon Tavern never disappoints! This is the first restaurant we went to since March and it was wonderful. I had the fish stew and it was outstanding! We were a bit reluctant eating indoors but when we saw how seriously the staff followed the Covid 19 guidelines we all relaxed.
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Beezbob Gold
Chicago / Illinois247 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Corey I did miss Lauren though Always great at Beacon Tavern
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DatenightFun
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and the staff is super respectful and professional given the environment. The drinks were excellent - the Rum Punch and the Old Fashioned were outstanding. Highly recommend this place.
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Joel Gold
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 October 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I felt very comfortable dining in given the pandemic precautions that the restaurant has instituted. The food was slightly above average and the service was excellent. A bit over priced but understandable given their location in the shadow of Trump Hotel and One Mag Mile.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a true hidden gem. Great location off of busy Michigan Ave. Consistently good food and a pleasant atmosphere. Great outdoor space.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:45 pm
Website
http://www.beacontavernchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chris Gawronski

Location
405 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
Area
Streeterville
Cross street
Upper Wabash in the walkway between Wrigley Bldg & Trump Twr
Parking Details
Valet: Available Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm-9pm. $15 for 3 hours. Valet stand is located at 405 N upper Wabash Ave at the bottom of the circle drive. Self Park: We have discounted vouchers available by request at the host stand for Trump Tower Self Park Garage. Rate is $16 for up to 5 hours.
Public transport
CTA Red Line - 3 blocks to Grand Avenue/State Street stopCTA Michigan Avenue bus lines - less than 1 blockCTA Grand Avenue bus - 2 blocks to Grand/Wabash Avenue stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Beacon Tavern

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Beacon Biscuits

Beacon BiscuitsUSD 9.00

To Start

Pimento CheeseUSD 12.00

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUSD 19.00

Blue Crab DipUSD 23.00

Duck PatéUSD 16.00

Spicy Chicken BitesUSD 14.00

Soup & Salads

Delicata Squash SoupUSD 11.00

Autumn Apple SaladUSD 15.00

Caesar SaladUSD 13.00

BurrataUSD 20.00

Sandwiches

Blackened Redfish*USD 21.00

Shrimp BurgerUSD 19.00

Beacon Burger*USD 18.00

Entrées

Fish n' ChipsUSD 25.00

Roasted Half ChickenUSD 28.00

Lamb ChopUSD 37.00

Steak FritesUSD 43.00

Herbed Goat Cheese CappellettiUSD 24.00

Hudson Canyon ScallopsUSD 36.00

Ora King SalmonUSD 34.00

Tuna Niçoise SaladUSD 25.00

Sides

Roasted Green BeansUSD 9.00

French FriesUSD 9.00

Creamy Mashed PotatoesUSD 9.00

Market VegetablesUSD 9.00

Dessert

Plum Upside Down CakeUSD 12.00

Chocolate Peanut TartUSD 14.00

Pumpkin Swirl CheesecakeUSD 12.00

Michigan Pear GaletteUSD 11.00

Ice CreamUSD 9.00

Seasonal Cocktails

PunchUSD 14.00

G&TUSD 14.00

Courier's CocktailUSD 15.00

Jamaica (Non-Alcoholic)USD 7.00

House Old FashionedUSD 16.00

PatinaUSD 14.00

Stir the CoalsUSD 14.00

CornucopiaUSD 14.00

Wines

Bubbles - Cava - Portell - Catalonia, SP

Pink Bubbles - Sparkling Rosé of Lambrusco - Cleto Chiarli - Castelvetro, IT

The Interesting White - Sauvignon Blanc Blend - DeLena Vineyards - Serbia 2016

The Off-Dry White - Riesling - Fritz - Rheinhessen, GE 2018

The Crisp White - Cotes de Gascogne - Panjas, FR 2019

The Big White - Chardonnay - Cambria - Santa Barbara, CA 2017

The Rosé - Grenache Blend - Montrose - Provence, FR 2019

The Light Red - Pinot Noir - Les Enfants Terribles - Pays d'Oc, FR 2018

The Interesting Red - Zweigelt - Landhaus Mayer - Burgenland, AS 2016

The Jammy Red - Shiraz - Babylonstoren - South Africa 2017

The Big Red - Merlot Blend - Chateau Roque le Mayne - Bordeaux, FR 2015

Draft Beer

Euro-Style Pils | Moody Tongue Apertif Pils | Chicago | 5% ABVUSD 8.00

American Pale Ale | Maplewood "The Charlatan" | Chicago | 6.1% ABVUSD 8.00

Wheat | Allagash White | Maine | 5.1% ABVUSD 8.00

Farmhouse Ale | Off Color Apex Predator | Chicago | 6.5% ABVUSD 8.00

Gose | Hopewell Table Salt | Chicago | 4.5% ABVUSD 8.00

Copper Lager | Metropolitan Dynamo | Chicago | 5.8% ABVUSD 8.00

IPA | Dogfish Head 60-Minute | Delaware | 6% ABVUSD 9.00

A Proper Guinness | Ireland | 4.3% ABVUSD 9.00

Bottles / Cans

Pilsner-Style Lager | Modelo Especial | Mexico

Cider | Eden Harvest | Vermont

To Go Cocktails

Beacon Tavern PunchUSD 20.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable