Son of a Butcher Tavern

This place was AWESOME! Went there for bunch, had great bloodies and great food. I highly recommend it for a date, group or just to hang out and enjoy.

We tried this one on a whim one day, and we were pleased. It’s got a trendy feel to it, and the staff was really nice (host, bartender, and waiter). I wanted everything on the menu and settled for the pig by the pound (I can’t remember if that was its actual name!) The name scared me for a second, but then I felt like a boss ordering it. It was a little too salty, but I’d definitely go back and order it again. The vodka drinks were on point! Props to the bartenders for taking care of their customers!

We came here for brunch on Easter Sunday (maybe a strange choice, but they take reservations and are not far from us!) and really enjoyed our meal. All of us got the veggie hash (potentially another strange choice in a meat forward restaurant!) and very much enjoyed the dish. It was a little over-​salted, but the veggies were very fresh and the overall flavors of the dish blended well. The service was attentive, but non-​intrusive…

I found out about this spot through my Gilt membership. The discount luxury company offered a $ 75 dinner credit for $ 40 and with offerings like sweetbreads and bone marrow, I figured I would give it a shot.
Awesome little tavern on the north side featuring a small but hearty menu of all the fun sides of meat. My girlfriend and I ordered two Angry Butchers to starts. They’re tequila based cocktails with Serrano peppers and blood orange bitters. Very refreshing despite the spicy kick. We also ordered bone marrow and gravy fries. The bone marrow is a huge 2 femur portion with charred French bread. Melt in your mouth and simple, no frills. The gravy fries had huge hunks of cheese and lots and lots of mushrooms, which I love. Rich and salty and piping hot.
For dinner we ordered the Mac and cheeks and the Berkshire pork chop with grits. I can’t remember much about the Mac and cheeks other than noting that it was particularly flavorful, and I rarely think highly of Mac and cheese because it’s rarely perfect in all the ways needed to make Mac and cheese awesome. My Berkshire pork chop was cooked to a perfect medium temperature with bits of charred fat lending tremendous juiciness to the already moist pork.
As a Southerner, I was totally here for the grits! Creamy with some kind of awesome kaffir lime relish, which added the perfect level of acidity to a seriously rich dish.
Service was good as well. It wasn’t very busy but it should be. There was a DJ as well, spinning dinner appropriate toons. Obvi it’s a tavern so they have a full bar and the skills to make a tasty cocktail.
I’d go back. Even though at the end of the night, I got a dirty glass… hence the 4 and not 5 star rating. Nonetheless, I ate well above my $ 75 voucher and it was worth every penny.

We came here for dinner on a recent Saturday night and had a really good time. I was able to make a same day reservation on Open Table and we were seated right away upon arrival. We had some questions about their cocktail menu and our server answered them and helped up decide which ones we would probably like based on our tastes. For food we went with the spaghetti and the piggie by the pound. Both dishes were really good, but the piggie by the pound was the clear winner. It’s a great little place on the corner and we will definitely return to try more of the menu or maybe just get the piggie again because it was that good.

This place is awesome!!! small place on the corner. Love the atmosphere. A great chill bar. Spent all Sunday here! Owner is a great man he got us all a shot and he let me do a complimentary wine flight to try the different wines they had. Little bummed I could not try their bone marrow. will have to come back! Bartender very cool and he charged my iphone for me. It was not busy which I liked

It’s more like 2.5 stars… My friends and I ventured to this place after finding out about the hour long wait at Fat Rice. We got seated immediately and ordered our drinks and food. Sadly, they were out of the «piggie by the pound» so I got the spaghetti while my friends got their chicken sandwich and regular burger. We also shared the bone marrow between four people. The drinks came out quickly while the food, on the other hand, came out really slowly. I loved the moscow mule but you can never go wrong with a moscow mule.
The bone marrow came out and there were three marrows. The portion is a lot and don’t be afraid to ask for more bread. The bread was good but it was salted and it got too salty for me.
My spaghetti was also really salty. I kept having to drink water to dilute my taste buds. I got to try the chicken sandwich and that was meh. The chicken sandwich at Popeyes is probably better than this. And the fries were mediocre.
Another thing was they offered ketchup in spoonful size. We kept having to ask for more ketchup and that was a bit annoying.
Service was amazing and I love the ambiance and décor but the food, not that great. And it was a bit on the pricey end.

Ramen was very yum.
Pulled pork also quite yum.
Bangbang pie for dessert always yum.
Everything yum.
Nice people too.

I came to Son of a Butcher on a Saturday night recently, and had a good experience. I made reservations on Open Table earlier that same day and was able to easily get a reservation. When I first arrived, our table wasn’t ready, but one of the hosts made sure to keep us updated on how much longer it would be until we were seated. Probably waited around 15 minutes, but I made myself at home at the bar while I waited. Their drink menu includes plenty of beers, Around 5 or 6 cocktails, and a few wines. I had two cocktails that were whiskey based (I forget the names of them unfortunately), but they were well worth the $ 10 and potent.
To eat I had the braised beef meat pie dish. This dish included 3 pastries stuffed with tender seasoned braised beef and a gouda cheese sauce on top. This dish was very flavorful and is ideal if you aren’t too hungry. My boyfriend got the lamb meatloaf with a sweet potato purée. The meatloaf is a better fit if you are wanting a full meal. I tasted the lamb meatloaf, and it paired perfectly with the sweet potato purée.
The service we received from the staff was mostly positive, but our waitress seemed to be kind of in a hurry to get us out of there. We had a 9pm reservation, and the place doesn’t close until 3am, so it was a little weird. Maybe she was tired or was almost done with her shift. Since I had good experiences with the host, bartender, and other support staff, I wouldn’t let my experience with her detour me from coming again though.

Son of a biscuit! Big thank you to our waitress who let me order 1 biscuit as a side even though this is not a menu offering. Let’s put it this way — I wouldn’t order the biscuit entrée (brunch menu) because I wouldn’t smother something so delicious on its own in gravy. Rosemary orange, dense, pig shaped biscuit. Opened my eyes to not-​fluffy-​yet-​still-​amazing biscuits.
Oh right, the rest of the meal. Recommend it all. Lamb sausage, beef navel, sunchoke salad, tarragon toasted almond chimichurri, serrano cocktail. Brunch. Done.
If you’re not convinced, download the Giftie app for $ 12 towards your meal :)

I am glad I live nearby– it is a no-​brainer for me to stop by here for one of the best burgers ever. I have been several times and have to also give high marks to their famous «Piggie» by the pound– pulled pork that you make your own sliders out of…
I am a fan of the burger though, cooked to perfection. Comes with good french fries. There was no salt on the table– didn’t need salt– everything was seasoned perfectly.
Great beer selection … fast service, the staff is super friendly. I know it is becoming a destination spot, but for those of us who live in Logan Square, it’s a diamond in the ruff of all the happening new places.
There are even things on the menu for those who don’t eat meat! I still need to try their version of Ramen! I have heard from others that it is outstanding.

I am giving this place four stars even though I have only had cocktails and beer here. That’s right! Four stars! And I have only so much as looked at their food, which, from its smell, appearance, and description on the menu, seems like it would be amazing. What are you gonna do about it, send me to Unilocal!jail? Sure, I’ll go back and eat there someday. But I have things to cross off my to-​do list, so help me God, and today SoaB gets four stars for beer and cocktails. I dare you to do anything about it.

Good beers, good champagne gin cocktail
Nice appetizer special and the 1 lb. pork sliders were tasty
Service was good

I think I’m in love with whoever this butcher is. If I wasn’t in public, I think I would lick the plate. Drinks are great and their piggy by the pound is absolutely amazing. Definitely come here for Sunday brunch. Can’t wait to come back here.

«Take a moment for yourself, there’s no better place than here» reads the sign and quotes the host (he was very pleasant) who sat us. I guess I expected a lot better from the reviews. I came for Sunday brunch with some friends. They arrived slightly later, so I took it upon myself to have a breakfast cocktail. Bloody Mary (I asked for mine to be made with gin). They have a mix that they use in-​house, and honey whoa!!! This is a spicy petunia. Hot damn, stings the nostrils. Topped with the usual side salad (cornichon, cube of smoked cheddar, and a hunk of salami). The host was really great and informative and had you entertained (he looks like he could be a butcher). The server was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Our dishes came, and they looked so beautiful, down to the china (shabby chic vintage). I wanted to eat this and get that WOW factor. Nope not so much.
The lamb sausage crockpot, farro, piquillo, farm-​fresh fried egg… It tasted okay, it was pretty, but nothing really stood out. Not as flavorful as I had hoped, like all the flavor melded together. Bummer.
The rosemary orange biscuits, with housemade chorizo gravy, and pickled golden raisins. To be honest, the raisins were the best part. Other than the biscuit being cut out from a pig shaped cookie cutter that was cute, again, the flavors missed the mark. The chorizo was slightly tastier than the lamb sausage in the other dish. The biscuits were too orangey and not flaky or buttery, maybe a tidbit over baked. Blah. Overall, uneventful. «(GONG)»
***GONG — a reference from the Gong Show, when someone would get gonged because it’s so bad, it no longer deserves attention

I’ve been here a handful of times so far and have loved it every time. I love the casual neighborhood bar vibe, and the drinks and food are always on point! On Sundays («Industry Sundays»), the food menu is limited, but I felt like a bad ass when I ordered the entire menu. They no longer have the Butcher’s Stash (off-​menu) available on Sundays, but if you go any other day of the week, do yourself a favor and order it – it includes about three pounds of meaty goodness, a smooth-​as-​butter liver pâté, and various jams and pickles. Other highlights include the bone marrow, fries with chorizo gravy, goat cheese fritters, spaghetti (DEFINITELY get it with the egg), and the piggie by the pound.
Bonus points for the amazing playlist! ;)

We were on our way to another spot in the neighborhood when we saw this place, stopped dead in our tracks and then bolted inside to see what Son of a Butcher had to offer. Disappointment was not an option.
We were immediately welcomed by very friendly waitstaff and I instantly fell in love with the décor. Think Restoration Hardware meets Something. Basically, just a cool, open space.
As with all dining experiences, libations come first. The wine/​cocktail/​beer selection was extensive so there are definitely plenty options. Without thought, I gravitated towards the Smokin’ Rose: a fruity, blackberry smoky mezcal-​y concoction that was pure liquid sunshine.
After quite the dilemma as there were so many delicious options, we opted for the hummus. Probably the best I have ever had. It was so fresh that you could taste the cumin and coriander and perhaps a slight hint of orange zest. It was accompanied by warm, perfectly charred pita bread and every bite was delectable. The pickled onions were also a good addition to this dish and it was a beautiful presentation. I wish this moment lasted longer.
Now for the meat option. I mean, Son of a Butcher has pretty high standards to live up to with a name like that. But no problem. They did it.
Get the Lamb Merguez hot dog. It comes with grilled apples, sage and a spicy mustard. Amazing flavors and ingredients that married each other and I was there to witness it. After each bite, something was happening to my heart. It was becoming full, right with my tummy. That is always a good sign.
Finally, the chef Frank, is amazing. He introduced himself to us and personally made it his mission to ensure that we were having a great experience. A modest man with an impressive résumé. He knows what he is doing and is passionate about it and is definitely taking food to another level. A great individual who cares about food, the restaurant and its patrons. What more could you want? And the best part, it shows.
And when we left that night, it made me wish that I was the Daughter of a Butcher. Enough Said?

I really enjoyed Son of a Butcher. I didn’t actually know it existed until we made a reservation, but I’m really glad I visited.
The spot is very very cute — I think some of it may have been converted from an outdoor space as there seems to be an outdoor wall inside the restaurant. Very charming.
The atmosphere inside is cozy and there’s a really cute outdoor space that’s becoming out of season right now. There are candles on the table and a combination of booths, bar area and tables. It’s not a huge spot, but larger than it looks upon first entry.
Our server was friendly and let us peruse the menu. They were out of quite a few items, so, considering that and the time (as it was a little later), we were given the late night menu. I think the items could use an amp up in naming… for instance, I wasn’t sure if two of the items were sandwiches (they were) because of how they were described. Also a bit confusing if a few items were appetizers or meals. I’m not sure how the larger menu looks, but I was a little confused.
Anyway, we split the gyro and the burger and both were delicious. The burger was juicy, cooked perfectly and the bun. wow…seemingly plain but but oh so good. The gyro was also delicious — really meaty and juicy and had a great yogurt sauce. The fries were pretty good — thin and crispy.
I thought the drink list was interesting — not a lot of wines, but unique ones. I didn’t peruse the beer list, but seemed long, so I’m sure they had lots of good options.
I was a little sad we couldn’t order off of the real dinner menu and that the items weren’t clearly explained, but the staff is happy to help.
All in all, a good spot and I’ll definitely return.

Brunch used to be a foreign concept to me before I met Sam. I had simpler tastes and my idea of a nice dinner was going to Baker’s Square. So brunch was one of those terms like aioli or molecular gastronomy that didn’t really resonate with me at all. After Son of a Butcher’s Cochon Brunch, I’m kinda glad I’m in the know.
Sam and I decided to come in on a Saturday morning around noon. It was raining a bit outside so the outdoor seating along Richmond St. were empty. I can imagine it would be a pretty sweet spot to grab some food on a warm night though. On the inside the décor kinda reminded me of steampunk a little bit. I could be way off here but there were a lot of brass and wood finishings. Plus there were these chairs that almost looked like they had gears on the legs. You could tell some thought went into the style of this place. Plus, the murals they have going on outside are pretty neat too. I figure this shot has been taken a hundred times before but this greets you as you walk up.
Being the cochon (pig) brunch, I kinda had to go with the Piggie by the pound. Sam went with the Beef Navel Eggs Benedict, classic brunch food. Sam said that her eggs Benedict were good, I tried a bit and the yolks and hollandaise running into the muffin made it a really rich bite. The star though was the Piggie by the pound. You get a serious pile of pulled pork with some corn tortillas and I decided to add-​on some almond chimichurri for good measure. The pork was super tender but there was still some pieces with a bit of a crunch to them and then there were some fatty bits mixed in too. Wow is pretty much all I have to say. If you come here for brunch and you don’t try this, you’re doing it wrong. I will say that it can probably feed 2 people and it was only $ 11 when I went. That’s an awesome deal. Since I was eating at a tavern I also snagged a Goose Island Green Line.
There were just a few nits to pick though. Sam came in wanting to try the biscuits and gravy and the spuddies on the side but they weren’t ready yet. That was kind of unfortunate since it was already an hour after they opened. Aside from that, I’d say Son of a Butcher was a solid 3.5 out of 5 for me. With Fat Rice across the street and Longman & Eagle a few blocks away, Son of a Butcher has some high profile neighbors, but I think it holds it’s own. Sam and I would definitely recommend this place to someone on the hunt for a meal in Logan Square.

Full disclosure: I went to a preview event last night in which Son of a Butcher passed around free bites of their food items to neighbors. I have to say I think this was an EXCELLENT idea to get the residents of Avondale & Logan Square involved and excited about the opening of their restaurant. Really smart marketing on their part, so kudos! Plus the whole event went very smooth and was seamless from what I could see as a customer.
I made a reservation through OpenTable and it appears they will continue taking reservations. They have a limited amount of tables so if you plan on going to eat, I would highly recommend making a reservation. Other than the few booths (which are super chic & comfy), it’s standing room only at the bar. Interesting approach to not have stools or seating at the bar. Overall though, I loved the décor and atmosphere of SOB (is this okay to write in a review?! I feel dirty!!!)
Service was excellent throughout our stay with multiple people checking in on us and making sure our glasses were filled and our bellies were full.
I was quite happy with their draft list. Though not huge they had nearly 100% local breweries on tap — Solemn Oath, Off Color, Lagunitas, 5 Rabbit, Half Acre, Revolution, Pipeworks and Marz. I highly appreciate supporting our local breweries and loved that that’s the approach they are taking. Not only that, but they don’t have the standards from these breweries on tap. Sure we all know Anti Hero, 5 Lizard and Scurry are great… but awesome to be able to try some NEW brews. Beer prices aren’t atrocious either ranging from $ 5 – 7 for the tap beers. On top of the draught beers, they have bottles of some of the standards plus some unique things like sours! You’re after my heart, SOB. And don’t worry hipsters, they have PBR, Old Style and Old Milwaukee.
Short version of my beer gushing, I’m down with their liqs selection.
Hey Sarah! That’s all fine and good about drinks… but this place is called Son of a BUTCHER!!! What about the food!!!
Yea, yea, over eager beavers… I’m getting there!
The bites I was able to preview last night:
Coriander Crusted Goat Cheese Fritter, Apple Compote $ 8 — These little guys pack a punch and I don’t recommend eating them on their own, the goat cheese will overwhelm you. Doused in the apple compote though, it makes for a fun and tasty bite.
Rice Cracklings, Salsa Verde, Pickled Vegetables $ 6 — Not an overly exciting dish but if you need something clean and non-​threatening to munch on while sipping suds, this starter may be calling your name. My friend loved all the pickled veggies that came with the dish.
Lamb Merguez Hot Dog, Grilled Apples, Sage, Spicy Mustard $ 13 — Loved the lamb sausage! The chunk of apple was huge so they may need to cut them up a bit more in the future but the flavors went together very well in this dish and I could see myself ordering this on the regular.
Chistorra and Fried Oyster Po’boy, Cucumber, Yuzu $ 13 — I had never had chistorra before and love trying new food items. That little sausage was probably my favorite meat of the entire evening!
Hog Wellington, Oyster Mushroom Duxelle, Smoked Lemon Hollandaise $ 18 — I can see the potential in this and I definitely want to give this another try in the full dish form. The meat in this wellington seemed a bit dried out but I’d like to attribute that to the tiny portion.
One thing I really am enjoying about the Son of a Butcher menu is the great balance of flavors. They use strong ingredients but offset them with something more calming paired in the dish. I also was seeing some flavor combinations I haven’t before.
Official opening is June 18^th! Their Cochon brunch menu looks awesome & will be served Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-​3pm. I can’t wait to try the brunch and some other menu items. Being just a couple of blocks away from home for me, I’m hoping to make this a regular hit up spot.
Welcome to the ‘hood, Son of a Butcher! Bonus points for the company email (
) and the gratis shaved ice outside! That was some amazing lime ice!