Moody Tongue Brewing

Went for restaurant week with several friends: ( hopefully the regular course menu is better) Overall the meal was very tasty. The one thing that I noticed was that each dish had a sweet element that I personally wasn't a huge fan but it still complemented each dish. We managed to order a majority of the restaurant week options between the four of us so we all got to have tastes. The New York strip was unimpressive (standard steak house comparable) but the chicken and salmon were delicious.
Service overall was a bit slow, it didn't seem like there was an enough wait staff, and our server often skipped over us for other tables.

We also all ordered an array of beers and each one had its own unique charm and taste some of which did not pair well with our meals at all. Nonetheless if you're a beer person, def worth trying a flight.

The bar area does not feel cramped and tables are situated in a way where other people's conversations aren't a bother and you can't hear one another.

Interested in trying their actual course menu because for a 2 star it's relatively affordable.

Impressive seafood mix with the fatness of duck fat and beer.
Interesting twist for a Michelin rated restaurant. Service was very excellent. Very attentive. Ambience love it except for the waiting area.

Will be back soon!!! Have to fly from Louisiana!!

Was very excited to try a Michelin Star restaurant also known for their beer! We made a 4:30pm reservation for The Bar with the intention of ordering some small plates to go along with a beer flight. We attempted to order food after the drinks were delivered but were informed the kitchen did not open until 5pm. Slightly disappointing since there was nothing on the reservation stating food was not served until 5pm. The server begrudgingly took our order early and seemed somewhat annoyed we were only ordering small plates. The water glasses were refilled throughout our whole visit which was appreciated.

The beet salad and tortellini were very good which helped with keeping my review at 4 stars. They were played beautifully and tasted amazing!

Although we had a decent visit and I'm glad we tried it, I don't think we would return in the future. We had much higher service expectations for a 2 star Michelin restaurant.

My husband and I dined in their dining room for their tasting menu last year and we loved it! The food was outstanding and was paired well with their beer.

We enjoyed it experience and wanted to try their bar menu so we came back today try it out.
We also loved the food at the bar and the quality was top notch. Don't be fooled that it's a bar menu. It's extremely upscale and just as good as their Michelin dining room tasting menu.

We love the dark library vibe of the bar and the service was great too. I highly recommend this place and we will come back again and again!

Oh and did I mention that their beer is amazing!

Point 1: very glad we tried this Michelin two star "moody" brewery and high-end restaurant.

Point 2: it's a one and done place for us. We will not return.

Very dark. Very masculine and almost frightening interior. My friend felt reminded of "The Menu" upon entry! I assured her we would leave alive!

We started with flights. We were so so on the Belgian flight and impressed with dark flight. Caramelized Chocolate Churro Porter, Coffee Cake Imperial Stout, 12 Layer Cake Stout definitely made the long taxi ride worth the visit.

Service attentive; indeed overly. They repeatedly cleared glasses and dishes before we were done. Hey gentlemen, we women eat a bit more slowly and we enjoy savoring.

The place was nearly empty when we arrived. Picked up, but it was not sold out. Slow down service team!

We did small plates only and no mains and that choice worked out fine. Though the waiter had been somewhat insistent about getting a main too, but he backed off. I enjoyed all the smalls.The braised pork cheek was A+. Winter Caesar, Potato and Ricotta Tortellini, PEI oysters served with two sauces including a very spicy hot one all good--but not as gourmet as we had anticipated from other reviews and Michelin guide.

We had a cocktail/after dinner drink. Same problem--they kept trying to clear our glasses when we were not finished.

Ask if we want things cleared please, don't just grab.

Still a unique experience and I'm glad we tried it.

Came here for the beers but the food was just as good! They have so many unique beers and their menu was curated just as good! The bartender made great pairing suggestions and was super helpful when deciding what beers/food to get!

The inside is dark and modern while sitting in the bar!

We dined here during restaurant week and were impressed but not blown away.

The service was phenomenal! We were celebrating our anniversary and received complimentary beverages. This was a really sweet gesture and we really appreciated it! Our server went above and beyond to ensure we had a great evening!

I really enjoyed all of the dishes I ordered. I had with the Foie Gras, Steak, and Lemon Tart. The steak was amazing and perfectly cooked. The Foie Gras was interesting, but not something I would find myself ordering again. The Lemon Tart was good, but perhaps a bit too sour for my liking.

The loss of a star comes from my date's meal. He ordered the chicken, and it was quite dry. I tried it myself and was surprised that it was not cooked well. For being such a highly regarded establishment, we would have expected that to not be overlooked.

Overall, we had a memorable time! It's not my favorite restaurant in Chicago by any measure, but I would recommend it to a beer lover who appreciates the finer things!

I love Moody Tongue--definitely a gem nestled right next to the junction of Lake Shore Drive. Their interior design is 100%. A moody, dark, old-time police station or detective like lounge. This brewery expanded their bar to serve high quality beautiful American contemporary fare. I highly recommend their 12 layer chocolate cake made in house. Their chocolate cake is light, fluffy and decadent. I highly recommend their Pecan I cocktail. Aaron our bartender is hilarious and the rest of the staff members are super friendly. Definitely will be coming back.

The pre fixe menu was really a hit parade of some of my favorite ingredients: Dungeness crab, Hokkaido scallop, foie gras, langoustine, A5, etc... Seafood forward until the final proteins and dessert. Solid service. A5 had more connective tissue than I am accustomed to. I was told it's a center cut when I asked about it which I didn't really understand but didn't push. The chicken dish was a very pleasant surprise and my favorite along with the langoustine.

My third Michelin 2 star restaurant in a week as part of a foodie run across two cities for me burning off expiring pandemic airline credit. Moody was by far the cheapest and not as over the top so probably more accessible to more American diners though menu did have an Asian feel to me. As a solo diner, the pace was a bit slow as dishes came out at same time for all of us with the same seating time. Made me really appreciate the dinner at another 2 star the night before that personalized scheduling. I feel like I could have gotten through the menu in half the time. If I were in a group or drinking alcohol, it wouldn't have been an issue. If I faced an open kitchen or had bar service, I would have felt the time better spent as well.

the way everything i ate was absolutely incredible!! i had no idea this place even existed until i was invited to go and yeah...it did not disappoint. my favorite was the tuna tartare and duck. service was great as well, they perfectly coursed the dishes so as soon as we finished one, another one was being placed in front of us. we sat at the bar area and it was super cute and cozy! the only thing i didn't care for was the dessert, but im not a sweets person anyway so idc. i'd definitely go back!!