New Line Tavern
Chicago
New Line Tavern is a Black-owned sports bar in Chicago's West Loop serving elevated Louisiana and Southern Creole-inspired bar fare crafted by Executive Chef Allen. Standout menu items frequently praised include the award-winning 'En Fuego' habanero butter parmesan wings, jerk wings, smoked brisket grilled cheese, hearty gumbo, and fried catfish po' boys. The tavern also draws crowds for its weekend brunch, featuring creative dishes like salmon croquettes over roasted corn macque choux, shrimp and grits, and smoked rib omelettes.
Commenters are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the food, frequently praising standout items like the gumbo and chicken wings. While some locals jokingly lament that their former 'secret spot' has blown up on social media, the consensus remains very positive, aside from an isolated complaint regarding customer service.
- Order the award-winning 'En Fuego' or spicy buffalo parmesan wings.
- Build a Southern combo platter to sample ribs, catfish, wings, and scratch-made sides.
- Visit Saturday or Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM to catch the Southern brunch menu.
- Try signature brunch items like salmon croquettes over macque choux or shrimp and grits.
- Great spot for catching sports games with elevated bar food and specialty cocktails.
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