The Loyalist

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The Loyalist Chef-driven. Focused. Friendly. Sister Restaurant to 3-Michelin-Starred Smyth. By Chef John and Karen Shields.
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Happy Hour | Weeknights: 5 — 6 PM
Burger, Beer, & Shot Special | Weekights: 5 — 7 PM

There’s a chill in the air, which means it’s officially French Onion Soup season.We’ll see you soon.
10/18/2026

There’s a chill in the air, which means it’s officially French Onion Soup season.

We’ll see you soon.

Tete De Cochon.  pig heads. Cured, rolled, sous vided 48 hours. Served tartine-style on toasted sourdough with apple and...
10/15/2026

Tete De Cochon.

pig heads. Cured, rolled, sous vided 48 hours. Served tartine-style on toasted sourdough with apple and dijon.

Kind of like prosciutto, but better.

It’s a knife-and-fork occasion. Napkin scarf too, if you’d like. Drop in tonight. Our bar is always reserved exclusively...
10/09/2026

It’s a knife-and-fork occasion. Napkin scarf too, if you’d like.

Drop in tonight. Our bar is always reserved exclusively for walk-ins.

How we like to take the edge off. A glass of w**e & an order of anchovy toast off of the Happy Hour menu.
10/05/2026

How we like to take the edge off.

A glass of w**e & an order of anchovy toast off of the Happy Hour menu.

Salty anchovy, cold piped butter and yuzu on toasted milk bread.
09/29/2026

Salty anchovy, cold piped butter and yuzu on toasted milk bread.

A study in the OG Burger. If you haven't dropped by for our Burger, B**r & Shot special yet, you’re missing out. Just $2...
09/24/2026

A study in the OG Burger.

If you haven't dropped by for our Burger, B**r & Shot special yet, you’re missing out.

Just $28 every Monday–Thursday, 5–7 PM.

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Last licks on summer. Tomatoes are nearly gone for the season, and this is officially the best way to get them before th...
09/20/2026

Last licks on summer. Tomatoes are nearly gone for the season, and this is officially the best way to get them before they're off the board.

Heirloom Tomato Salad with ricotta, black olive and pain d'épices.

Let’s face it—the tart didn’t stand a chance. Tarte au Citron with lemon curd and meringue.
09/17/2026

Let’s face it—the tart didn’t stand a chance.

Tarte au Citron with lemon curd and meringue.

Ch*****ne without the pretense.On Friday, September 25, we’re hosting an exclusive Apéro-style reception in partnership ...
09/11/2026

Ch*****ne without the pretense.

On Friday, September 25, we’re hosting an exclusive Apéro-style reception in partnership with Global Dining Access by and the team behind .

We’re spotlighting "Next Gen Ch*****ne,” the young grower-producers rewriting the rules of the region, taking back family vines and making some of the most dynamic w**es on the planet. We’ll have two dedicated w**e stations manned by four sommeliers, w**e floats keeping your glass full, and a lineup of passed bites and food stations from our kitchen downstairs.

Exclusively for Platinum and Centurion Card Members.

To learn more and reserve your spot before it fills up, hit the link in our bio.

It’s shaping up to be the season of the burger!This summer, Our OG took the no. 2 spot on ’s “Top Ten Burgers” episode, ...
09/08/2026

It’s shaping up to be the season of the burger!

This summer, Our OG took the no. 2 spot on ’s “Top Ten Burgers” episode, complete with some incredibly generous breakdowns from chefs like and .

Watch the full segment on HBO Max at the link in our bio.

The Loyalist Half Chicken. Sourdough, smoked dates and foie gras mousse. High-level comfort in the West Loop.
09/04/2026

The Loyalist Half Chicken. Sourdough, smoked dates and foie gras mousse.

High-level comfort in the West Loop.

09/04/2026

on a decade at Smyth & The Loyalist.

Address

177 North Ada Street #001
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

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