Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar
Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar draws regulars with $1 oysters and drink deals during its daily 4–6 p.m. happy hour, plus live music and partial open-air seating that’s ideal for groups or catching a Cubs game. Standouts include the ribs, brisket double burger, fried chicken sliders, mac and cheese, jalapeño bacon cornbread, and balanced crème brûlée; note that the brisket sandwich can be salty and oysters are best during happy hour.
What 1,040 diners keep saying
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“The brisket double burger was delicious. The strawberry margaritas was delicious as well. The creme brulee was hit. Not too sweet. Just right. Great experience for our first time.”
“Food was great, live entertainment was great, open air near the windows, and we watched the Cubs game.What more could you want?”
“Great atmosphere, great food, great service is all I gotta say!”
“Superb happy hour with $1 oysters and great deals on drinks, solid BBQ, mac and cheese and the jalapeño bacon cornbread were standout sides, can’t wait to go back.”
“HH 4-6pm EVERYDAY!! Live music is what captured us off the street & partial open air seating Loved: HH fried chicken sliders, sides: smoked beets, sweet potato fries Meh: Cornbread, Brisket sandwich (oversalted) Good deal: HH oysters (would not pay full price)”
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