Boston Blackie's

Food was much better on my previous experiences with this restaurant. It used to be one of my favorite lunch locations when I worked nearby. Was disappointed with this visit, food wasn't as good, menu had changed, and waitstaff was slow. Busboy and manager were spot on though. I caught the managers eye to put our order in when we'd been sitting in an empty restaurant for over 10 minutes with no server in sight and he got the entire order in one table touch without writing anything down. Overall impression? Could have been better, could have been worse.

Discovered this excellent food joint during times between Amtrak trains. It is very close to the train station and well worth the short walk. Amazing food in a comfortable atmosphere. We ate out on the outdoor porch on a beautiful afternoon. The burgers are as delicious as the menu states (they use choice meats). While the fish and chips were cooked just right - crispy outside and flaky inside. You'll enjoy the city ambiance in the courtyard surrounded by greenery - a nice break in downtown!

I'll admit the timing of my visit couldn't have been better. Arrived just before 11:00am in a gorgeous day and was seated immediately in the best part of the patio. Service was just starting up and the wait staff was fresh before the lunch rush. I ordered the Ribeye entree (because steak) and a Caesar salad. The food came in an expected amount of time and was cooked to order. The salad had decent mixed greens and was fresh. The steak had a crust on it, but wasn't overdone; it was flavorful (especially the crispy bits) but not overly seasoned. The price was reasonable, and felt right for the quality of food and service I received. I'll definitely be going back!

This place has 4$ drink specials everyday and no one can beat those prices in the loop.Their selection of food is also extensive. A lot of professionals from the loop come here on weekly basis, even people from my office and all of them love this place..The place is very clean, the staff is friendly and the service is quick. Usually people come here in large groups, and you can always somehow find place to sit a group of 10 people.

Good place for a working lunch, though it can get loud and gets busy quick. If you can, make a reservation, especially if you have more than 2 people in your party. Fine array of all the bar food you could think of, including a very nice turkey burger which has been my favorite. The spicy fries are yummy and not much more than "zippy" really. Service gets the job done and can get you out pretty quick if needed, though they haven't impressed me otherwise. Solid place, definitely worth a shot, at the least for the delicious menu options.