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Interior - Good Measure, Chicago, IL

Good Measure

4.5 (26)
$30 and under
American
226 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
Good Measure brings a refreshingly rebellious spirit to the edge of River North. Located just beneath the Chicago Brown Line stop, this retro dive is the place you've always looked for but could rarely find: A bar with amazing food, music, cocktails, and most importantly, an inviting atmosphere.​

Housed in what was once a turn of the century tailor shop, Good Measure pays tribute to the building's history, combining precision and craft. Design firm Siren Betty draws inspiration from the eras of Rockabilly and American Punk with classic checkered floors, vintage art, red neon, and studded leather barstools. In a soundscape made up of Naked Raygun, Fugazi, and Bad Religion (just a few of our favorites), partners Sophia de Oliveira and Chef Matt Troost will ply you with classic cocktails and cult-inducing dishes.
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We invite you to come by and escape your everyday routine. You are welcome.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Troost
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    N. Franklin St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Right under the Chicage Ave Brown/Purple Line train stop, and steps away from the Chicago Avenue bus stop at Franklin.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Good Measure.

4.5

4.5
(26)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews
  1. JessP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get. The. Burger. Any of them. You won’t regret it! Great service and cocktails too.

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  2. BenjamenJ

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great GF options

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect mix. Music, cocktails and designer bar food.

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  4. ChristianK

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing, and very romantic but casual for the 1st time. The staff was very nice from the front door and food was excellent for a smaller location. I would def recommend to anyone and will be back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute little spot. I'll be back again!

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  6. Jeannine Gold

    Chicago / Illinois46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 January 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bolognese fries...how I have missed you. Excellent service. Good drink choice. Simple menu, but well executed. Wish the biscuits were just a bit bigger because they are delicious. The highball machine was a welcome surprise.

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  7. Scott Gold

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and staff are both equally outstanding. We will absolutely be back.

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  8. Vi93 Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would be a great spot to grab a drink with friends, but the food was also fantastic!! Even the kale salad was a hit. Can’t wait to come back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great service. There’s no place like it in River North!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 July 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It really depends on what you are going for. This is a bar with food that would be decent on a night out drinking. Not if you are looking for a restaurant with great food. Food was decent but nothing I would go back for. And I left with a bill that was just as high as nicer restaurants with better food.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Troost
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    N. Franklin St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    Right under the Chicage Ave Brown/Purple Line train stop, and steps away from the Chicago Avenue bus stop at Franklin.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

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