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Jesse's Tavern

Bar Sports bar Karaoke bar Live music bar

One of the Best Places To Visits in Chicago Ridge


Address

10501 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, United States

Website

jesses-tavern.lany.io

Contact

+1 708-499-0048

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (289 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) great (13) burgers (10) friendly (9) drinks (8) service (8) bartender (7) amazing (7) Great (7) music (6)
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  • 1/5 Lokki364 1 year ago on Google
    The patrons are racist and the bartender supports tacit racism. I played music by a black artist (Ice Cube). A regular called it “nigger” music. I called her out and was threatened by her and other patrons. Go somewhere else. Their burgers and beer selection are not worth the racist regulars.
    24 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmen's C. 8 months ago on Google • 290 reviews
    Always a great place for their live entertainment! My favorite band so far has been the Landos! Food is good as well and the server we had did an amazing job! You know a place is doing something right when other servers come in on their night off to enjoy the music and atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Rosanna G. 2 years ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Great place to sit back and unwind. Food is SO good, Bloody Mary bar on Sundays highly recommended! Love when they have the very talented John Kenna playing! There is always someone booked who is fun to watch!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cheryl K. 1 month ago on Google • 98 reviews New
    The burger was okay. Not like the last owners who had the hamburgers from Jack and Pat's. Friendly bartenders and good selection of drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George H. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Massive and delicious burger. I had "The Big Pig" burger. Fairly priced considering the sad burgers you get at other bars. ALL of the food here is great. Nice staff too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie S. 5 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    This place is so awesome! So friendly!! They're very attentive and the drinks are delicious 😋 Colleen is especially amazing !!! 👏 we LOVE her ❤️

  • 2/5 Mary G. 5 months ago on Google
    Definitely not what it used to be with the new owners...Judy and the other old bartenders are still great but the new ones seem lost
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Terrie Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for live band Not my favorite type music but excellent drummer. Staff worked very hard and provided quick pleasant service even when very rushed. Food and drinks were good and priced reasonably. Fun "dive bar " .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Punk P. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a bad experience at this bar in the past so I didn't go to it for quite a few years, but me and my friend decided to go on Friday and this just confirmed I will NEVER step foot in this bar again. At first it was okay they had Bingo everything was running smoothly until the band was setting up. Me and my friend left our purses phones money everything we had on the bar to go play the slot machines for a little bit. At one point I got up to go to the restroom and check on our stuff and when I walked over there there was three ladies and two guys hovering and sitting in our spot. I immediately walked over there grabbed our stuff and told the people that we were sitting there, they wouldn't move. I went to the bartender and told her and all she did was shrugging shoulders and say sorry (not very convincingly). What you should have did immediately was tell these people that we were sitting there and they had to sit somewhere else instead she just let these people sit there with all of our stuff there that could have been stolen. I'm sure they were regulars that's why they got that treatment. Very disappointing. NEVER AGAIN
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim M. 11 months ago on Google
    Very good burgers there there is no more pool table though they only have gambling machines nice people high brown dog
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margie C. 4 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    The new owner is very friendly! The lunch specials are superb! Had Anna as our bartender/server!!

  • 5/5 Dana S. 3 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Very nice place sever was super friendly and great food as well, it was a cool place to relax and play pool. Also the nacho mama was so big i had to take it home. If your looking for a good time that’s not so expensive come here.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Great food and better service. The owner Rafael always makes you feel like family and is extremely personable. The bartender Vlad is one of the best on the southside. Not only can he make a great drink, but is a great conversationalist and has fantastic customer service. 10/10 must check out.

  • 5/5 Paul V. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic burgers! The menu is very creative. My fave is the pizza puff burger. This is a fantastic location for live music. There is handicapped parking a short distance away (across the street-residential area). The entrance is handicap accessible. This is the only place I've been to in the area where the staff is super helpful with relocating low top tables for wheelchairs to accommodate customers. The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible.

  • 3/5 Barb C. 2 years ago on Google
    Got a shot of vodka, tasted watered down. Had my friend taste it, yep he agreed. It was the last shot in the bottle, a spider, so no charge. Bartender opened another bottle, so I bought a shot. Like vodka should be, I choked on it. So did my friend. Bartender agreed. Not sure what to think. Owners are straight up honest, but someone watered down that bottle. As far as the food goes, it has always been excellent!

  • 5/5 Starbee L. 2 years ago on Google
    Came in with the kiddos after a very hot day looking at garage sales and pulling them in a bulky wagon. Very patient and friendly service💯 food was very good and reasonably priced for the big portions. Lady who served me was super nice and let me take my wagon in to order and eat with the kids.

  • 5/5 Chicago's Favorite Nail S. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We googled the best burgers in the area, and Jesse’s tavern popped up. Walking in the door it was so warm and inviting and when we finally decided on which of the amazing burgers, it was make fresh to order, and they did not disappoint. The food here is amazing. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting if you want a really really good burger and have a great time I suggest you stop at Jessyes tavern. I’ll be back with a couple of friends.

  • 5/5 Fast Eddie Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered buffalo wings to go and had a beer while I waited. Friendly bartender and good food. Reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Debbie C. 2 years ago on Google
    I go up there every year to celebrate my birthday. Great band great service good drinks and excellent food. Thank you Kathy you do a wonderful job

  • 1/5 Kenzie G. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The owner side eyes and mean mugs.. the atmosphere isn't the most friendly anymore. New Bartenders don't know what they're doing. I'm so glad they kept the old ones

  • 5/5 Norman B. 9 months ago on Google
    Saw John Kenna play . He really puts on a good show. He puts it all out there. Good burgers too.

  • 4/5 stnee 3. 11 months ago on Google
    A nice, fairly small, neighborhood bar. Decent drink prices. The beer in cans want very cold. Didn't eat there, but the food going by looked good. Got great service from the bartender, Colleen.

  • 5/5 Patrick R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and bands. Definitely worth a trip there.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to grab a drink, staff is super friendly. Food is ok but my last couple experiences , the cook brought my food to my table , it was fantastic.

  • 5/5 Laverne O C. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place I know to go, feel welcomed, relax, enjoy. The best Clientele ever! Best drinks and food. Music, oh yes! I almost sound like a #1 fan! Laverne O’C

  • 5/5 Dave B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent experience the food was phenomenal !! The service was great Judy was our bartender even though she was very busy she was still very attentive... Would definitely recommend paying them a visit

  • 5/5 Tammy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had lots of fun plenty of room for dancing with the band on a Saturday night! Food is delicious and drinks flow fast and friendly!

  • 5/5 Peter M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. Excellent choices in beer menu. Kitchen does great job. They did an amazing job smoking the Angels Envy Bourbon.

  • 5/5 bobmustang1 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, burgers are amazing and the drinks are cheap! good times

  • 4/5 Guillermo R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great live music. People are friendly, staff is great.

  • 5/5 Kerry B. 2 years ago on Google
    The chili is amazing. And they have specialty burgers that look awesome. One has a pizza puff as the bun! Really friendly staff and just a cool little spot for cold beer and great bar food. Will return!

  • 4/5 Eric M. 2 years ago on Google
    A cozy venue to see Live Music. Affordable drinks but not a place for Wine selections. The food is good although the menu is limited. A South Side staple.

  • 5/5 Lauria V. 1 year ago on Google
    As usual, best underrated night spot serving the best burgers in town! It wouldn't be surprised if this place were secretly visited by incognito rock legend's


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Amenities


  • 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 car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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