Great restaurant in a lovely location. The food and wine selections were outstanding.

Definitely a hidden gem!! Relaxing, beautiful evening Food and service were excellent.

Ceviche was an amazing and unique blend, very flavorful, delightful. Mussels were also wonderful, similar to my previous experience that made me a Gage fan. Peter was attentive and friendly and offered great recommendations and made it a very pleasant experience. I will be back!

We had a wonderful time Saturday afternoon at Beacon. Eating outside, the table was buffered from the walkway with a nice large planter. Because of the location, there is no traffic to listen to while dining. Our waiter was delightful,

Such amazing presentation and execution of a perfect meal. What pristine service, will be coming again!

Baked bre was delicious. Ceviche was very salty and different. The outdoor dining was nice and a great location but thinking there may be better alternatives for the price and same experience.

Rainy so even though we had a reservation in the dining room, we chose to sit in the bar area. A bit noisier than the dining room but fun and despite the rain we sat next to a large open window and watched the rain. Food and service always good here.

Meatball appetizer were delicious. Cesar salad was good too. Menu was a bit limited in selection.

Really a great place especially for seafood. It is really pretty without being fussy, has wonderful outdoor seating and can open large windows so you can be inside and feel like you are outside. It is set back from the street so you have a sense of serenity but the place still has energy. It never fails, no matter whom I host there.

Good meal though we didn't have a lot of dishes. Two plates of roasted chicken (yummy crispy skin and perfectly prepared) plus a burger then two nice desserts. Service was excellent by Joshua. Nice ambience too.

Not a lot of options, but everything our group of six had was excellent. A little noisy but not bad. Warm and appealing ambiance. Fair prices. Excellent halibut and just-right-to-split and yummy blueberry tart.

The Green Chili burger was amazing ! We went there twice just for that. Appetizers were great. Not so happy with dinner. Dessert also great!

Food was not good.

Our server, Joshua was terrific! The food was good but I prefer one of Billy's other restaurants, The Gage which is more in line with my gastronomic tastes.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is sleek & inviting; love the bar!
Not for kids!

Really nice evening. Our server was attentive and fun. The food was scrumptious. Thanks.

Alfresco dining in a lovely location with great food (scampi appetizer in particular), and very nice service. Inside dining area is great looking as well.

I took my wife for her birthday , she ordered duck ($43) and was served a very small portion which contained grissle. She sent it back and was served another portion which was over cooked. Our waiter was more interested in serving and talking with 2 young ladies which made us feel forgotten. Bad experience would not go back.

Delicious burger, attentive server.

Great food and wonderful staff. Since it is tucked back off the Main Street, it was busy yet quiet and relaxed. The ambiance and atmosphere were perfect.

Always enjoy my meals at Beacon Tavern. Excellent Food, great ambiance. I love to sit inside at the bar, by the windows. Best of both worlds.

The entrees are quite pricey, so we shared everything. Happy Hour was on until 6, so we got two drinks and crab dip to start.

We then ordered the shrimp toast and a half-dozen raw oysters. The shrimp toast, we agreed, was one of the best things we'd ever tasted. Sitting on a round and thick slice of crustless bread that seemed to have bathed for days in opulent butters from exotic locations around the world, and which melted in your mouth, was a pile of shrimp and some greens. Absolutely delicious, and served with a side plate of shrimp heads.

The oysters we ordered were half from the east coast and half from the west. I can't say they were the best oysters I'd ever had, but they were still great, shucked perfectly, and slid off the shell without any coaxing.

Finally, we shared the catch of the day: halibut. The halibut itself was hearty, meaty, and most importantly, flavorful.

Service was great throughout, and we always had full water glasses.

We almost left without dessert. I'm not really one for dessert. But the "Rocky Road Sundae" sounded interesting to my wife, and we didn't feel like stopping anywhere else for dessert later, so we splurged. Suffice it to say, that sundae was enough to melt all the confectionary-indifference in this guy's heart. Wow! Two-to-three generous dips (total) of two different ice creams (chocolate and probably vanilla) were covered with roasted peanuts, fresh Garrett's popcorn, chocolate syrup that was hesitant and not overdone, and topped by two square (homemade?) marshmallows which were lightly toasted on one side. Again, wow! If I enjoy a dessert, it must either be something special, or I must just be hungry. Given what we'd already eaten, I can assure you it was the former.

The Dilemma: the next time we get a night out on the town, do we bother going anywhere else??

Found this gem on Open Table... Was pleasantly surprised how good the food was... Had Sunday brunch with family & everyone loved what they had... unusual combinations that worked well together.. Would go back!

Been there twice. In general, setting, service - excellent!

Food is a tale of two cities.

First time went with friends for brews, apps and burgers. Meatballs, ceviche (unique but good), cheese biscuits, great apps. Burgers perfect. Loved that! Do that!

Second time did the dinner thing and went with entrees. Not so much. Ribs were super salty (corn nuts involved) and impossible to separate (still attached to the sternum which made them really hard to eat without power tools). Fresh catch was ok, but bland. And slaw with the ribs - how can you possibly make a kale slaw salty? Yikes - unexpected for the price.

So my recommendation - go for casual munchies and drinks and fun people-watching. Hit the bar area in the winter. But hop over to The Kitchen or any of the other great nearby restaurants for a nice dinner.

We had a few drinks and appetizers at the bar and then got seated. We got a table in the back room. There's a better vibe in the front with there with open air seating. When I booked I thought we would be overlooking the river, but that wasn't the case. Waiter was exceptional. Food was good!

I had heard Beacon Tavern was a Chicago hidden gem. It did not disappoint… The food was fresh and delicious, presentation was lovely, and they had a great wine list. They gave us a complementary birthday dessert which was unlike anything I've ever had and equally delicious as the rest of the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

My favorite part of the meal was the dessert. We especially enjoyed the chocolate/ banana dessert, more than enough for our table of four. ($20) It was very creatively served and delicious.

We were impressed! The space is beautiful, the service was perfect and the food was VERY good. Each course was interesting and the flavors were sublime. We especially loved the fresh tomatoes with blue cheese and a light dressing. The biscuits were good and the broccoli with creme fresh and spices was excellent. It is near the river walk and Mag mile and made a perfect pre-concert dinner.

Outstanding food, service, ambiance. This was my third time there and I always look forward to the meal and experience. Our waitress was awesome: friendly, helpful, responsive. I really look forward to returning to Chicago and having another great meal at Beacon Tavern.

Nice restaurant. Concise menu for both food and drink. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu. We sat outside, and had faint whiff's of the sewage system which is out of their control, but otherwise had a pleasant time. Would recommend again

Food is good and the service is very good. The noise level inside can be loud but not uncomfortable. Great place for a business lunch or pre/post event dining. Prices are reasonable. Outside dining is nice. Would definitely recommend to others.

Beacon has a terrific atmosphere outside for people watching and the location is terrific, just off Michigan Ave and near the river. Menu is creative and the wait staff were really nice. Beer after work, birthday or business dinner- surprised Beacon doesn't get more publicity.

I'm disappointed and frankly surprised at the lack of vegetarian options. All three of our entrees were just OK. For that price point I was hoping for better. The service was very good, but the meal was average.

Surprised by all the positive reviews, especially for the money. Would call the whole experience very average. Most distracting: one of the hostesses was on a constant circuit monitoring tables with her iPad. Must be a better way to turn tables.

Food was great. Service was good, but a tad bit slow. This is one of my favorite restaurants, so I will be back.

A friend recommended Beacon Tavern, it is truly a hidden gem! We had an awesome experience and would definitely return! Service and food was great -- my family enjoyed a memorable evening. We sat inside, next time will check out patio seating--looks lovely!

Food was ok. Great service. Waiter said he was new but was very atttentive

Beacon Tavern is a recent discovery for us and this was our second visit. We were not disappointed either time. While the menu is limited, each item is interesting and tempting.
We do wish there was a more reasonable wine policy. $49 for a good bottle of wine is fine, but for an ordinary wine a bit pricy.

The service and setting were great but the food wasn't very good, im sorry to say. My ceviche was bland and watery and the halibut was unseasoned. The wine was good though and I'd go again just to sit outside. I'd probably order a burger next time, it's supposed to be really good.

The burgers were delicious and the location is fantastic.

Fish and chips are great. Wine was good but overpriced for the amount served in the glass.