Lark Restaurant & Bar
Edward Rios · 116 Google reviewsLark Restaurant & Bar — an italian spot in Lakeview. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. The drinks match the food in quality. "The pizza was truly one of a kind" — Kami B [$$, patio]
What 742 diners keep saying
What 742 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“No words - was just looking for a place to chill at the bar for before my haircut but the dessert and service are to die for - will have to come back for dinner”
“A Lakeview gem that keeps delivering! Lark on Halsted has become one of my favorite spots in Chicago, and for good reason. The wood-fired Neapolitan pizza is the real deal — perfectly charred crust, fresh toppings, and enough variety (flatbreads, Grandma-style, tavern thin) that our whole group found something to love. We also tried the fried chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. The cocktail menu is creative and fun — the Duck Mules are as whimsical as advertised, and yes, the little rubber duck garnish is delightful. The bar staff clearly knows what they're doing. The atmosphere is exactly what Boystown does best: lively, welcoming, and inclusive. Whether you're there for a casual weeknight dinner, weekend brunch, or one of their drag brunch events, the energy is always great. The patio is a fantastic option when the weather cooperates. Service was warm and attentive without being intrusive. This is the kind of neighborhood spot Chicago does better than anywhere — unpretentious, fun, and consistently good.”
“Great food with a nice atmosphere for meeting new friends over brunch, trivia night or even to key-key 🔑 🔑 and watch RuPaul’s drag race. Quincey”
“What amazing restaurant food was excellent and the service was Second To None our waiter Ian really made sure we were taken care of definitely recommend 10 out of 10”
“The drag brunch here was amazing!! The show is great, funny and interactive. Our group had an amazing time. The food was also good!! I am always wary about the food at drag brunches, but food here is good! They have fun, creative shots too!! Definitely recommend and will come back!”
“I felt like I stumbled upon one of Chicago’s best kept pub secrets in Boystown. Their holiday decor is perfect! Seasonal cocktails so cool. The crab Rangoon dip and cheese breadsticks were insanely good. Get all 4 styles of pizzas they have wood fired there! Dubai chocolate cake for dessert will take you days to finish but well worth it! They do drag brunch on the weekends! Awesome place for private parties from bingo to karaoke! Go, go, go! @chicagopescetarian”
“Just got into town and staying around the corner! We did a take out order and got the ham and shrooms pizza and side caeser salads. It was ready right on time and was SO GOOD! 10/10 would recommend!”
“Great food (ultimate fried chicken sandwich A++, elevated comfort food). Cocktails were delicious, my party had 3 different flavored mules and each came with a cute little rubber duck. Staff was welcoming and attentive! We stumbled upon it while walking down the street and heard the crowd having so much fun. So glad we stopped and caught the last hour of drag brunch! Had a wonderful time!”
“Love this place. It’s our favorite in Chicago. Love the atmosphere and the food is always great! I’ve tried multiple menu items and everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Fantastic beer choices and mixed drinks. Tonight our family went and it was bingo night. We didn’t play. We sat in the side room by the street side with open air next to the wood fired oven. We feel very welcome in a great neighborhood. We’re a straight couple btw. I shouldn’t have to say that but just incase you’re on the fence about going it’s awesome and fun! Just go.”
“Great food, super fresh, great cocktails, very welcoming, good music. Kind staff and very attentive.”
“Stopped by for a drink solo. Great selection of cocktails, great happy hour deals. I recommend the cocktail with Chai, it was probably one of the best chai cocktails I have ever had. I also go the Brownie Sundae to go, and 100% will be back for food.”
“I enjoy going to Lark for Vivian Du Jour's Extreme Bingo. The food is always consistent and good. Service overall is good. Vivian Du Jour has a sparkling personality and is a delightful bingo host! Her performances are high energy and engaging. In the past, I've ordered the Arancini appetizer. I describe them as fried risotto balls served with marinara sauce. Scrumptious shell texture with velvety center and a nice cheese pull. Their Beyond Burger is stacked tall with all extras, including lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. The burger is complemented with a generous serving of fries, but I prefer to have their Tater Tots. They have Nachos, but they also have Totchos, with Tots replacing chips. My favorite item is the Lark Lemon Pizza, made with shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, goat cheese, and fresh basil, served with a grilled lemon. I ordered a Brownie Sundae, which is sized for sharing. I would love if they offered smaller dessert portions. I enjoy their wide array of Duck Mules, which are all garnished with a whimsical rubber duck!”
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