Erwin Cafe and Bar

The namesake chef-owner here has a knack for the kind of food people want to eat, and he’s been delivering it to Chicago for almost two decades.There’s no fusion or piled-high presentations—just good, solid food. Expect seasonal soups, classic salads, pan-roasted fish and grilled meats, with standouts like wood-grilled flank steak with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes, and what’s surely in the running for the best roasted chicken in town, served with Yukon-gold potato gratin.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Thursday

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

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The namesake chef-owner here has a knack for the kind of food people want to eat, and he’s been delivering it to Chicago for almost two decades.There’s no fusion or piled-high presentations—just good, solid food. Expect seasonal soups, classic salads, pan-roasted fish and grilled meats, with standouts like wood-grilled flank steak with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes, and what’s surely in the running for the best roasted chicken in town, served with Yukon-gold potato gratin.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Thursday

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm

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