irish at the corner of elston and kedzie

On February 14 you know that all the local Italian and French restaurants are going to be packed. It’s a given. That’s why this February 14 when I found myself not at an Italian or French restaurant I was pleasantly surprised.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Italian and French food. My taste buds thrive on pasta and French cuisine. My taste buds also have a very relaxed sense of food. That is, if taste buds can be relaxed. I like burgers and pizza. Nothing exquisite there. So when I found myself in an Irish Pub with a menu full of meat and potatoes, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and a selection of great Irish and English beers I was in heaven.

So who supplied this bliss of food? None other then Chief O’Neill’s (and my awesome fiancé). It’s a great little pub with a bar, dining room, and outdoor seating. It may not feel like an authentic pub in Ireland, but the owners do a great job of celebrating Irish heritage and feel. I recommend this little pub to anyone that is around Elston and Kedzie.