Frontier

4.5

567 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Frontier's Executive Chef Brian Jupiter has created mouthwatering dishes celebrating American contemporary cuisine, blending game and other seasonal ingredients into classic and approachable fare.
The seasonal dinner menu includes small plates, vegetables, sandwiches and entrees designed to share. Frontier’s menu also features 8-10 varieties of oysters to order a la carte with dinner, or to enjoy with a bottle of beer at the bar. Over the weekend, patrons may indulge in brunch offerings including a wide selection of Frontier signature dishes alongside traditional brunch items.

Complimenting Frontier's savory menu items are unique wines by the glass & bottle, specialty craft cocktails including creative punches and frozen cocktails along with an array of draft, canned and bottled beer.

Frontier is closed Monday & Tuesday but will open for private events along with Sunday evenings & weekday afternoons. Email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com to inquire today!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 772-4322
Website
http://thefrontierchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brian Jupiter
Catering
Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
Private party facilities
For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
Private party contact
Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322

Location
1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Area
West Town
Cross Street
1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
Parking details
Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
Public transit
The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

St. Patrick's Day Brunch
USD 39.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
$39 Per Person includes 3 hours draft beer, mimosas & one brunch entree per person. 11a-2pm Only 1 seating. 11am.

Offers

10 for $10 Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10 Items For $10 Each! Wednesdays & Thursdays 5p-8p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only
10 For $10 Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
10 Items For $10 Each! Fridays 4p-6p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only
Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sat - 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$2 Raw Osyters (Min 6) Limit 2x Dozen per person. Saturdays 12p-3p ' $15 Bottles of Rose or Sparkling Wine $5 Goose Island Drafts *Dine In Only

*The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information 20% Suggested gratuity added to all parties. Gratuity is always optional.

Starters

Raw Oysters On The Half Shell *
fresh oysters on the half shell East Coast or West Coast 1/2 dozen or Full dozen only *not available to-go
- 6 East CoastUSD 18.00
- 12 East CoastUSD 36.00
- 6 West CoastUSD 18.00
- 12 West CoastUSD 36.00
Char Grilled Oysters*USD 21.00
6 east coast oysters stuffed w/ Creole garlic herb butter, parmesan, bread crumbs, grilled bubbling hot
Mushroom FrittersUSD 14.00
"Four Star" local mushrooms, gouda, confit garlic, togarashi aioli (5pc)
Beef Brisket EmpanadasUSD 15.00
Smoked beef brisket, chimichurri, crema (2pc)
Charred Wild OctopusUSD 23.50
romesco, muffaletta olives, oregano, lemon, EVOO
Smokey WingsUSD 15.00
6pc apple wood smoked wings, chipotle buffalo sauce, veggies, harissa ranch *due to the smoking process, some pinkish color may occur in the meat near the bone
Lump Crab CakesUSD 23.00
avocado, curry, puffed black rice, cilantro
Fried Gator BitesUSD 17.00
crispy fried Louisiana gator bites, garlic aioli, Nashville sauce, brussels leaves, chimichurri *gator meat is very unique, it is delicious, but can also be slightly chewy. *order at your own risk *no refunds
BBQ Wild Boar SlidersUSD 17.00
smoked & pulled wild boar shoulder, BBQ sauce, apple-kale slaw (2pc)

Salads

Smoked Carrot SaladUSD 14.00
whipped goat cheese, pistachio, dill, mint, EVOO, za'atar, lemon
Beet SaladUSD 14.00
smoked beets, garlic tahini, feta cheese, mint, dill, arugula, pistachios, hibiscus syrup

Meat & Seafood

Crab Stuffed BranzinoUSD 42.00
whole bass, crab stuffed, chimichurri, red pepper sauce
Bourbon Chicken ThighsUSD 27.00
roasted chicken thighs, house bourbon sauce, sauteed greens
Elk Shank*USD 41.00
smoked & braised elk shank, red wine demi
Lamb RibsUSD 32.00
slow smoked. Niman Ranch California lamb ribs, garlic tahini, mint, herb vinaigrette, pistachio crumbs, pickled onions
Beef Ribeye *USD 45.00
14oz corn fed ribeye, grilled, garic herb butter, peppercorn sauce
Wagyu RibsUSD 34.00
slow smoked, Carolina BBQ. chow chow
"Land & Sea" TrioUSD 115.00
Carving board trio for the table featuring Crab stuffed Branzino, Elk Shank & Lamb Ribs Serves 3-4ppl *please allow up to 20-25 min to prepare

Burgers & Sandwiches

Fried Chicken Sandwich *USD 19.00
southern fried thighs, Nashville sauce, banana peppers, provolone, brioche. Served with fries.
Frontier Burger *USD 19.00
Grilled Angus beef double patty, cheddar, LTO, pickle, burger sauce. Served with fries.
Duck Smashburger*USD 25.00
double ground duck patties, smashed w/ grilled onions, muenster cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, dijonaisse, served w/ fries
Venison Cheesesteak *USD 23.00
thinly sliced venison, peppers, onions, red wine jam, cheddar, provolone, hoagie roll. Served with fries.
BBQ Lamb Burger *USD 23.00
provolone, lamb bacon, Texas BBQ, fried onion, pickled pepper aioli. Served with fries. *Lamb cooked Med Well only

Sides

Duck Dirty RiceUSD 14.00
Carolina gold rice, ground duck, duck livers, trinity
Skillet VeggiesUSD 12.00
skillet roasted seasonal veggies, cajun seasoning, garlic
Brussels & Lamb BaconUSD 14.00
pan roasted brussels, lamb bacon, garlic, fresno chilies, lemon. saba
5 Cheese MacUSD 10.00
a Frontier classic
Burnt Ends Mac*USD 16.00
5 cheese mac topped with our house smoked lamb & pork bacon burnt ends
BBQ Boar Mac & CheeseUSD 15.00
our 5 cheese mac topped w/ Texas stlye BBQ pulled wild boar
Herb FritesUSD 7.00
french fries, our special seasoning blend, cayenne aioli

Desserts

Chocolate Layer CakeUSD 14.00
chocolate coffee cake, chocolate bourbon ganache, crunchy almond feuilletine, dulce de leche, chocolate cremeux, Italian Swiss meringue buttercream & chocolate glaze
Peach Pie JarUSD 12.00
vanilla ice cream, spiced oat crumble, caramel
Pineapple Bread PuddingUSD 12.00
rum caramel, vanilla ice cream

What 567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Frontier offers a "magical experience" with standout dishes like the "phenomenal" Wagyu ribs and elk shank. The "great service" complements a vibrant atmosphere, especially during "Saints game day." While some dishes may be overly salted, the "creative menu" and "fun vibe" make it a "hidden gem" in Chicago.

567 Reviews

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Sherman
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place the food and atmosphere is amazing....
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D
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smoke sessions are always fun and exciting. Great good and great people! Chef Jup is AMAZING!
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Abbey
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A classic bait and switch restaurant. Food was decent, nothing over the top. Make sure to ask for a physical copy of your bill before you pay. Our server only brought the machine, which did not show they had already added the “suggested 20% gratuity”. On top of which, they ask you to tip again before you pay! If you’re going to be shady and sneak a gratuity on the bill already, don’t add another tipping option. And to be clear, it is not stated in a clear way that they add the 20%. Of course they no longer have a physical menu, just a QR code. Finding the “suggested 20% gratuity” message involves scrolling down to the very bottom of a webpage past all the menu items. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
FrontierResponded 1 day ago
So sorry for any confusion. Thanks for your feedback. We actually mention the 20% Suggested Gratuity on the website, the menus & Opentable as well. If you were overcharged please reach out & we will make it right. Thanks
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Megan
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great! Food is always delicious if not a bit overpriced. There was a clogged toilet in the bathroom, but not their fault.
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VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
TLDR: nice ambiance, mediocre food, poor service that ABSOLUTELY does NOT merit the forced 20% gratuity. Read the fine print before booking a reservation here. If you happen to stumble into the withered husk of what was once a revered staple on Milwaukee you’d be disappointed with what you find. As an infrequent patron of Frontier the allure of what made this place great seemed to have gone dry like the beer taps. The initial greeting by the hostess was warm, friendly and accommodating. But the illusion of a welcoming environment was slowly shattered throughout the night by a rather unwelcoming server. From the moment when the group sat down we felt rushed to place our order. It all came to a head when we were asked to leave around 9:20pm, with glasses still half full of beer. Our server rudely informed us that the close times have changed and we were 20 minutes passed closing. When shown the Google listing showing a 10pm closing time, the response was “well the new time is 9pm”. To add insult to injury. Frontier now automatically assumes that service merits 20% gratuity. Yes, food service workers absolutely deserve this and more if possible but absolutely NOT in this case, especially when it’s forced and undeserving. For Frontier management if you’re reading this: a simple hospitality lesson for your wait staff to not rush customers would go a long way for repeat business.
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Erin
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I went to the Gator Dinner experience and had a fabulous time. Be aware that the tables are setup family style so you will be sitting with other guests, but it adds a bit to the experience if you are ok with being social
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James
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and left extremely full! We went for the Gator dinner and was a magical experience
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Amy
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Vey fun spot with a few unusual items to try. Service staff is terrific, and the vibe is really fun. Portions are large and many items are great for sharing. Fried chicken sandwich is exceptional and can feed 2 easily. Will be back for brunch !
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Charles
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a time‼️ Best char grilled oysters‼️ The waygu ribs are PHENOMENAL
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Anndrea
Des Moines
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They have a nice selection of interesting dishes, and most everything was really tasty. I did have a cocktail that was horrible though – a gin old-fashioned, which sounded interesting but was a murky blue green color and tasted like cleaning fluid. No one ever asked me if it was OK. And I don’t think we were over staying our expected time at the table, but at the end the server told us that the next table was ready for our spots when she brought the bill.
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Frontier offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Frontier also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 772-4322.

Frontier is rated 4.5 stars by 567 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
Area
West Town
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
Public transit
The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brian Jupiter
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thefrontierchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 772-4322
Catering
Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
Private party facilities
For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
Private party contact
Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322

Frontier

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

St. Patrick's Day Brunch

10 for $10 Happy Hour

10 For $10 Happy Hour

Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch

Starters

Raw Oysters On The Half Shell *

Char Grilled Oysters*USD 21.00

Mushroom FrittersUSD 14.00

Beef Brisket EmpanadasUSD 15.00

Charred Wild OctopusUSD 23.50

Smokey WingsUSD 15.00

Lump Crab CakesUSD 23.00

Fried Gator BitesUSD 17.00

BBQ Wild Boar SlidersUSD 17.00

Salads

Smoked Carrot SaladUSD 14.00

Beet SaladUSD 14.00

Meat & Seafood

Crab Stuffed BranzinoUSD 42.00

Bourbon Chicken ThighsUSD 27.00

Elk Shank*USD 41.00

Lamb RibsUSD 32.00

Beef Ribeye *USD 45.00

Wagyu RibsUSD 34.00

"Land & Sea" TrioUSD 115.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Fried Chicken Sandwich *USD 19.00

Frontier Burger *USD 19.00

Duck Smashburger*USD 25.00

Venison Cheesesteak *USD 23.00

BBQ Lamb Burger *USD 23.00

Sides

Duck Dirty RiceUSD 14.00

Skillet VeggiesUSD 12.00

Brussels & Lamb BaconUSD 14.00

5 Cheese MacUSD 10.00

Burnt Ends Mac*USD 16.00

BBQ Boar Mac & CheeseUSD 15.00

Herb FritesUSD 7.00

Desserts

Chocolate Layer CakeUSD 14.00

Peach Pie JarUSD 12.00

Pineapple Bread PuddingUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Frontier offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Frontier restaurant rated?

Is Frontier currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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