The Glunz Tavern

4.1 (74)

$30 and under

American

1202 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

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About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers
Romantic

Originally founded in 1888 by Louis Glunz I, this popular neighborhood gathering spot has sat vacant for more than 90 years following its closure just prior to Prohibition, but now it stands as a 48-seat destination at the hands of his granddaughter and great-grandson. The Glunz Tavern of the 21st century presents a world-class tasting experience of the finest wine, beer, and spirits, complemented by a menu of classic refined European-style fare.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4:00 - 11:00 Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.glunztavern.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1202 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Area
Old Town
Cross street
Division
Parking Details
Street Parking

Marinated OlivesUSD 4.00
Mixed red & green olives with garlic, crushed red pepper, lemon peel and rosemary
Deviled Eggs (4)USD 6.00
Caviar, fried capers, micro greens
Shrimp CocktailUSD 7.00
Five large shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce, lemon
Warm Huge PretzelUSD 8.00
Imported from Germany with beer mustard
French FriesUSD 6.00
Blanched and fried Chipperbec potatoes
Potato PancakesUSD 7.00
Two with spiced applesauce or sour cream
Clash of the TitansUSD 6.00
Thuringer stuffed with swiss cheese & bratwurst stuffed with cheddar cheese, sliced for snacking
Chicken TacosUSD 8.00
Two flour tortillas, tender chicken, Oaxaca cheese spicy adobo sauce, cilantro, avocado, lime and a roasted pepper sauce
AranciniUSD 8.00
Crispy sundried tomato and basil risotto with a spiced aioli

Small Plates

Soup du Jour
- CupUSD 6.00
- BowlUSD 9.00
UberbackenUSD 8.00
Spätzle, Black Forest ham, shallots, cheese béchamel
MusselsUSD 12.00
Butter, shallots, parsley, white wine, andouille sausage, toasted baguette
Gnocchi
- Corned beef, cream sauce, fried eggUSD 10.00
- Vegetarian Gnocchi du JourUSD 10.00
BratwurstUSD 8.00
Grilled bratwurst on a bun, bavarian mustard, fries

Charcuterie & Cheese

3 Cheese BoardUSD 16.00
Selection of cow, sheep and goat cheeses, fruit, almonds, peppered honey, toasted baguette
CharcuterieUSD 16.00
Selection of Smoked and cured meats, pickled vegetables, grain mustard, toasted baguette
Spreads TrioUSD 14.00
Chicken liver paté, herbed goat cheese, tapenade & bread
Spreads SoloUSD 5.00
Pick one of the above spreads with baguette

Greens & Vegetables

Beet SaladUSD 12.00
Arugula, beets, caraway goat cheese, pistachios, shallots, sherry vinaigrette
Fennel & Green Bean SaladUSD 10.00
Parmesan, champagne vinaigrette
Chop SaladUSD 12.00
Butter lettuce, spinach, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomato, parmesan, radish, bacon lardons and citrus vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Potato PancakesUSD 7.00
Two with spiced applesauce or sour cream

Large Plates

SchnitzelUSD 24.00
Parmesan-breaded veal, spätzle, sunny side egg
Pork ChopUSD 24.00
Berkshire pork 12 oz, potato pancake, apple sauce, fennel-green bean salad, pan jus
Tavern burgerUSD 14.00
Tall grass beef, tomato marmalade, onion confit, romaine, blue cheese, pretzel bun & french fries
Coq Au RieslingUSD 18.00
Chicken in creamy Riesling sauce, carrots, mushrooms, bacon lardons and onions with buttered parsley noodles
Prime Rib Eye SteakUSD 28.00
Bunn Farm 12 oz. steak (wet aged 30 days, locally raised), sautéed mushrooms Madeira, potato pancake
Bavarian Veal Bratwurst & Smoked ThuringerUSD 15.00
Two links mix-or-match, home-cured sauerkraut, parsley potato, Bavarian mustard
Grilled Salmon with LentilsUSD 16.00
Grilled Scottish salmon, lentils with roasted vegetables, dill sauce
Cornish Game HenUSD 17.00
Herb roasted Cornish game hen, au gratin potatoes, seasonal vegetables & natural jus
Salmon BurgerUSD 16.00
Scottish salmon, scallions, cucumber, cornichon with roasted red pepper sauce, side salad

Reviews

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4.1

(74)

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

74 Reviews

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mabelsc Gold
Chicago / Illinois87 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Sunday Night Series dinners with 1/2 off bottles of wine; good adult beverage selection, exceptional service
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PatrickM
St. Louis7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not great. Service was good and the drinks were well made.
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DeniseK
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 October 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Historic tavern vibe...inside or outside seating...friendly staff...delicious burgers! It can get a bit crowded and noisy on the weekends, but go anyway!!!
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JWC1 Gold
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 October 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Since we live in the neighborhood, we have tried going to Glunz several times over the years in the hopes that it will improve. Sadly it seems to have declined further. Service was odd and inconsistent. Food was bland. It looks dirty and needs some kind of update. Sadly we won't be going back.
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BobL
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 October 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took 30 minutes before our order was taken, then some dishes were not available. Alternative order was placed. An hour after we arrived the first dishes arrived, but the alternative order placed 30 minutes prior was not available either. My first visit and I will never return.
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Chefer22
Chicago / Illinois48 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 August 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very fun atmosphere/bar vibe , good food and service
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JanetC
Miami - Dade3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 27 July 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was very disappointed with this restaurant. We had reservations but when we arrived they said they don’t take reservations??? The food was greasy and over cooked. We had the deviled eggs, they were rubbery and served after the entree. The potato pancakes were so greasy they were inedible. The Wiener schnitzel was tough and greasy, the one good dish was the sausage with sauerkraut.
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Elle
Hawaii1 review
1.0
Dined on 26 July 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We arrived early in the evening and were ordered the Wienerschnitzel, but were told over 30 minutes later that they ran out and we had to reorder. We reordered and by the time we received our food, we had been waiting over 2 hours even though the restaurant was nearly empty. The brats we ordered in place of the schnitzel were not good either; We were very frustrated by the quality of the food and the overall experience.
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MargotW Gold
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 5 May 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took an hour for us to place our order. Would not recommend this place.
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peter Gold
Chicago / Illinois70 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 April 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Just fun!!!! A German bier haus worth a visit. Really enjoyed the sausages.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4:00 - 11:00 Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Website
http://www.glunztavern.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1202 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Area
Old Town
Cross street
Division
Parking Details
Street Parking

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The Glunz Tavern

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Snacks

Marinated OlivesUSD 4.00

Deviled Eggs (4)USD 6.00

Shrimp CocktailUSD 7.00

Warm Huge PretzelUSD 8.00

French FriesUSD 6.00

Potato PancakesUSD 7.00

Clash of the TitansUSD 6.00

Chicken TacosUSD 8.00

AranciniUSD 8.00

Small Plates

Soup du Jour

UberbackenUSD 8.00

MusselsUSD 12.00

Gnocchi

BratwurstUSD 8.00

Charcuterie & Cheese

3 Cheese BoardUSD 16.00

CharcuterieUSD 16.00

Spreads TrioUSD 14.00

Spreads SoloUSD 5.00

Greens & Vegetables

Beet SaladUSD 12.00

Fennel & Green Bean SaladUSD 10.00

Chop SaladUSD 12.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Potato PancakesUSD 7.00

Large Plates

SchnitzelUSD 24.00

Pork ChopUSD 24.00

Tavern burgerUSD 14.00

Coq Au RieslingUSD 18.00

Prime Rib Eye SteakUSD 28.00

Bavarian Veal Bratwurst & Smoked ThuringerUSD 15.00

Grilled Salmon with LentilsUSD 16.00

Cornish Game HenUSD 17.00

Salmon BurgerUSD 16.00

Additional information

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