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The Lucky Monk, South Barrington, IL

The Lucky Monk

4.6
4.6
3311 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
When you name your restaurant after Trappist monks who've spent centuries perfecting their craft, you're serious about your beer. That's why we hired a master to craft our house brews and why our beer list spans the globe. With everything from refreshing pilsners that match the lightness of our thin-crust pizza to dark, rich ales that stand up to our decadent burgers, you're certain to find a new favorite at The Lucky Monk. We're sure that our Prime beef burgers — served with hand-cut fries — will be the juiciest you've ever had. Our other house specialty is pizza. It is crisp and generously topped with fresh ingredients. And we round out our menu with vibrant, flavorful salads; a handful of classic, satisfying American entrées; and some sweet surprises.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 898-0500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
  • Area
    South Barrington
  • Cross Street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lucky Monk offers a delightful dining experience with its "always great food" and diverse menu. Guests rave about the "great service" and "amazing burgers," particularly the smash burgers. The craft beer selection is a hit, and the outdoor seating provides a "relaxing atmosphere." Ideal for family gatherings or pre-movie meals.

3,311 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Something for everyone on the menu The deserts are wonderful Comfortable atmosphere Staff always so friendly

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  2. Brianne

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    At the time of my visit the Lucky Monk was in the process of switching out their brewing options and were unfortunately out of a lot of options. The food was good, but several people from my party experienced stomach upset after their meal.

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  3. Gloria

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Angel our server got slammed when we were seated, but he did a great job and the food was great as always!

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  4. Gina

    Chicago

    149 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lucky Monk was pretty busy this weekend. Glad we had reservations. The waitress was great and let us know the kitchen was really busy and ordering an appetizer would be a good idea if we were hungry. We got the pretzel which was fantastic. The beer cheese and tomato fondue is excellent with the pretzel. We both got Mushroom burger this time, it was outstanding. You can't go wrong with their burgers and fries. My only complaint is they don't have ketchup on the tables.

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  5. hironori

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious everywhere. They also had kids meals. Even though it was crowded, the kids meals were served quickly. Great.

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  6. Melissa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So so good as always! This is our family’s favorite.

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  7. Alan

    Chicago

    264 reviews

    4.0

    264 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always go to The Lucky Monk when we are in that area. The best deal is their beer sampler for $11…you get six nice-sized samplers which we share with our spouse.

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  8. Luanne

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always good Server was fantastic! Great value

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  9. April

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The music was really high. Made it difficult to have a conversation across the table.

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  10. Debbie

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience. I was disappointed they out of both of their IPAs. Otherwise a good evening.

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FAQs

The Lucky Monk offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Lucky Monk also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 898-0500.

The Lucky Monk is rated 4.6 stars by 3311 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lucky Monk

105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Barrington Road and Route 90
  • Area
    South Barrington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located at the intersection of 90 and Barrington Road, right next to the AMC Movie Theater.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 898-0500
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/brand/the-lucky-monk
  • Private party facilities
    The Abbey Room, our Private room, seats up to 55 people. We also have The LaTrappe Room, our semi-private, which seats 36 people. Our Priory Room connecting to the Pergola offers seating up to 30 people. Our Outdoor Patio can seat up to 100 people and is open weather-permitting.
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