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Original Hooters

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Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts. People often mention wings, order, great, good, service, sauce, Hooters, time, chicken, location,


Address

660 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

Website

originalhooters.com

Contact

+1 312-944-8800

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 11 am to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wings (23) order (13) great (13) good (13) service (13) sauce (10) Hooters (10) time (9) chicken (9) location (8)
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  • 1/5 Alexander 1 year ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Super bizarre experience. Got the medium sauced wings. Usually the wings are coated with a delicious sauce, but in this case, they were soaked with a tasteless oil that made the wings taste gag-awful. I thought I may be crazy so I asked for 2 extra medium sauces on the side and both of them looked completely different from each other and from the normal sauce that I know and love. It’s almost like the vat of sauce separated over time and instead of mixing first, whoever coated the wings just skimmed the top layer of oil. Waitress was sweet though, and the beer was delicious
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gilberto G. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    If you ever feel to have your appetite ruined and have food poisoning, look no further than this Hooters location! I ordered and paid for a takeout order just to find that most of the chicken wings had feathers on them. At least Hooters serves actual chicken? 0 quality control, no care whatsoever of the food they sell, and no respect for paying customers. I will never order again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angela H. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    It's great for good drinks and if you love chicken to the highest power lol....please be advised that some prices are a bit higher and if it's crowded it can be very busy so there may be a little bit of a wait as well....but the ladies here are nice and Antonio is a very good manager here too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mr. Jarvis V. 3 months ago on Google • 169 reviews New
    The wings I received are old and black on the inside. Reached out to the store manager and she stated they have a new supplier and all the wings look like this... They are serving people old wings. If I get sick I'm filing a lawsuit.

  • 1/5 Temperance W. 1 year ago on Google
    I arrived at 4:28 exactly. I was seated and then maybe 5 minutes a young lady come to me and state "we are changing shifts now, so if you want to order food it will be 15 minutes, I asked and drinks from bar, she stated you have to order from bar and close tab there." I said ok,then I went to front counter and asked for Manager. I explained to him situation and he responded that's not true. So he said he will get someone over to take orders and apologized. However, no one came to take our order until 5:28pm. I was very upset at this point, but it was terrible traffic and I really wanted my food. I stay 15 minutes from this location However this is WHY I DRIVE 45 MINUTES TO COUNTRYSIDE. This should have NEVER happened. Why didn't the manager take order and put through. Icing on the cake is our server was running late and the other server responded well I'm going to start being late. I WILL NEVER GO BACK HERE AGAIN AND IT WAS MY FIRST TIME AT THIS LOCATION.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maida S. 11 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    I recently had the opportunity to visit the Original Hooters for their lunch special, and I must say, it was an enjoyable experience overall. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere that set the tone for a relaxed dining experience. The lunch special at Hooters offers a variety of options. I opted for their famous Boneless chicken wings in HOT sauce 🍗 Caesar salad 🥗 Buffalo shrimp 🍤 The portion sizes were generous, leaving me completely satisfied. What sets Hooters apart from other restaurants is its lively atmosphere. The walls are adorned with sports memorabilia and numerous television screens, making it a great place to catch a game while enjoying your meal. The waitresses were not only attentive but also professional and friendly, ensuring that I had everything I needed. The lunch special provides excellent value for money, and the friendly staff ensures that you’re well taken care of throughout your visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asia M. 9 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    For my first time trying out Hooters, this location left a good impression on me. I made a reservation and I came in early was able to be seated. It was clean and really cool inside compared to outside on a hot summer day. I decided to some wings with two different flavors with some fries. I also had to try some cheese sauce with my fries and cheese sticks as well. Everything was amazing I want to come back and get a opportunity to try something new.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rui P. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm giving 3 stars because I was a bit disapointed by the vibe of the place. But the food is quite good. I had a Ceasar Salad and it was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Judge S. 5 months ago on Google
    I love hooters original hot wings. Been to hooters all over the globe...and USA including Clearwater. This hooters has serious issues with severs and hostess. I was there on 11-10 about 8 pm. Hooters is not "hooters"...but service. This place totally lacks it. Rude. Hurried. Careless. Also, as noted on other reviews...I had a lot of feathers on my wings....perhaps they need a new supplier??? Just sad this location so poorly staffed. I felt like they just wanted me out as fast as possible and when I left not one thank you for coming or goodbye...wish I could change my tip to zero. That's what it was worth minus the wings I didn't eat full of feathers. My tab for one was $76+tip...better service at McDonald's Sad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eddie M. 1 year ago on Google
    CHICKEN is flavored ok a bit heavy on oil they use. Boneless chicken very overcooked rubbery and dry had to bathe them in blu cheese dressing to swallow the rubbery nuggets slavored in a honey bbq sauce with no honey in sauce. Tatter tot were crisp and light.Servers were friendly and check the tables often . Overall chicken is below average. Beers cold. Its ok KFC OR BROWNS CHICKEN BETTER FLAVOR.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joshua B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing wrong....they gave us the wrong food 2 times before we got our food. Didn't take too long. Bar tender wasn't that attentive enough for me. The cook on the other hand is the one who was attentive. I went Nov 6, 2021. Food was good. 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tyler 1 year ago on Google
    Avoid this location. Staff was nice, but not very attentive. Had to ask for water multiple times and request silverware once the food had arrived. The burger was ordered MEDIUM. The photo clearly shows the kitchen doesn’t know what medium looks like as this is well done. Food, 1*. Staff 2*.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mensur D. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my friend's idea to visit this place and it turned out really great. Portions are massive, burgers are tasty, and fries are as well. Boneless wings were the best ones I have ever had with so good bbq sauce. Recommendations!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice Hooters! Lol. Its roomy and great place to catch a hockey game. Love the wings and Buffalo shrimp. We sat at the bar and the bartender talked with us most of the night. Was so much fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Marilyn M. 1 year ago on Google
    So, I've spent my money here a couple of times and the first few times the ladies at the entrance were polite. However, the cashiers or cooks have messed up my order many times OR had me waiting longer times even after I've called in to order prior to picking up the food. When I question about it, the interaction has gotten worse and worse. I was calling to make my orders so I'm not sure if they became familiar with it but it got to the point.. recently where they start putting me on hold right off the gate and I'm waiting but then I've called from a different number and they take the order. SMH... I'm a young lady just like a lot of them... I know myself and I know what I want... maybe they're not used to that but that's not my problem. Instead of improving the quality of their customer service especially with lady customers, ones that are just as beautiful as them... they decide to blackmail my number. I had to school these ladies more than once on their delivery and I will not continue to spend my money at this establishment. Good food but the customer service reps are the worst.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ChiMarc C. 2 years ago on Google
    Some Hooter locations need to just call it a wrap I think it's over with! And this is one of them. Food look like it was just thrown together and not the best quality of shrimp and chicken... service inside was slow yet personable(carry out)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eric 5 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    The service was extremely slow. We waited for 15-20 minutes for a server to greet us and take our order. If the restaurant was full I could understand but it was at half capacity. Our food came out faster than the time the server greeted us so that was a plus but we didn't get our waters untill after the food was served and we ordered them at the same time. The food was delicious and I would go back again but probably sit at the bar next time.

  • 3/5 Ms G. 2 years ago on Google
    The wings came out hot and juicy but I could tell the chicken wasn't fresh. Still tore them up though 🤣🤣🤣

  • 5/5 quentin d. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great time here as usual at this location. Reservations might be necessary as sometimes it can get busy, but its relatively easy to get one. Our server Tatianna was super attentive to our needs and definitely hooked us up with great service. Our first batch of wings came out cold, but she didn't hesitate to bring us a fresh batch that was delicious and compensated for it. We appreciate her, and enjoyed our meal at this location. Will return soon!

  • 5/5 張品翔 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    The chicken is tender the sauce is really good, cocktail’s ok, the music played is fine, overall a great dining experience.

  • 4/5 Tanya C. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    A group of 6 people shared some bar snacks, good size portions. The boneless wings were surprisingly good. Great service.

  • 4/5 Ryan M. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    First things first - the wings just didn’t hit for us. BUT!!!!!! we loved the fried pickles and the onion rings. Well, except Tyler. I ate the rest of the onion rings before he could got to try one! Snooze ya lose, my guy. Our waitress, Andie, was great. She was so sweet. She was IN the Hooters’ 2023 calendar. How cool is that? So we stopped by the merch and grabbed some t shirts and calendars. Andie even signed mine! I probably wouldn’t go back but I really enjoyed the experience I had.

  • 3/5 Viraj M. 3 years ago on Google
    Reservation recommended. You can use open table to reserve as that’s convenient. Nice ambiance with hot girls around. But the service was slow. We waited 15 mins just to get a glass of water. Lots of tap beers and cocktails available to choose from. Food wasn’t that great. We ordered Wings, cheesesticks, tater tots. You can find burgers and sandwiches as well. If you are looking for just to eat then go somewhere else. But want to drink a relax then you should go to Hooters.

  • 3/5 Russ Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Wings were good and server was friendly but the place was not slammed yet every step in the process took crazy long. Our meal took 2.5 hours and was completely out of our control. The waitress would disappear between each step. For about 30 minutes.

  • 4/5 Antonia C. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and a friend decided to grab some wings and beer from here. We initially made a reservation for a table, but after waiting 10mins for a server to come we decided to sit at the bar instead. Glad we did that because the bar was lively, dining room was a bit sad. The bartender was great and very attentive. Wings and Buffalo shrimp were really good!

  • 3/5 Katie R. 5 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love hooters, and am sad to say we had a pretty sub-par experience... Our waitress was super sweet and very fun, but we waited a long time before we were able to place our order and had to order water 3 times from a few different girls. Everything came out cold except the wings (which were good). Maybe just caught them at a chaotic time as there were a decent amount of people there. Would still go back but was disappointed with the service and temperature of the food.

  • 1/5 Marcus J. 1 year ago on Google
    Hostess was nice but going home sick as I arrived. Cashier was in training, waited 10 minutes for a blue cheese. Everyone acted like they were too busy to help even answer a question and it wasn't crowded Food definitely over-priced!!

  • 1/5 Tabitha T. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely the worst hooters I’ve been to. Walked in asked for a table the two ladies in the front said 30 min wait,(me) sure no problem I’ll wait (them) are you sure the cook is way behind… as if they didn’t want anyone to wait. (Me) you like to take my name or number NOPE we recognize faces wow really! Unprofessional! Waiter was to busy back and forth on the table behind us since they kept trying to talk to her and took forever to take our order, almost an hour wait on food…. Ppl save your time and drive to a better location

  • 3/5 Gabriel R. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was super mid. The wings were underwhelming, HOWEVER, the service was phenomenal. Our waitress (Kaiah?) was great. The music was so weird, like, I swear Celine Dion would play, and then nickel back would come on. Made no sense. All in all, great place to go for a family reunion or to have Christmas dinner.

  • 4/5 Dennis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service. Food was good. The delivery of our food was a bit slow just for wings. Could have been a short staff on a Sunday afternoon. Note, I enjoy spice but the Ghost Pepper sauce was a notch above my range!! I got 2 down out of 10. Proceed with caution and enjoy!!

  • 5/5 oscar g. 1 year ago on Google
    I walked in with a friend around 8:30 and as we were walking in we were just talking about hopefully not waiting too long to get a table, and we were greeted by Jeanette (hopefully spelling it right) who helped us get seated right away. She was easily the nicest person I’ve ever met, she escorted us over to our seats and told us we would be taken care of shortly. Not even 5 minutes later Eariel (once again hopefully spelling it right) asked us what we would like to get started with. The service/ hospitality that these two beautiful ladies provided was great, anyone looking to stop by should definitely look for them! I spoke to Miguel, the manager, and honestly already looking forward to coming back soon!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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