Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago)

American restaurant, New American restaurant, Sports bar

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille offers a delightful blend of comfort and casual dining in the bustling heart of Chicago's Michigan Plaza. This American eatery is known for its vibrant atmosphere and friendly service, perfect for families and groups alike. With a menu featuring crowd-pleasers like bang bang shrimp and mouthwatering pork chops smothered in maple glaze, there's something for everyone. Enjoy a quick bite or linger over happy-hour drinks on the outdoor patio. Budget-friendly and well-reviewed, this sports bar is a charming spot worth visiting!

Contact Info

  • Location: 225 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Located in: Floor 1 · Michigan Plaza
  • Phone: (312) 698-7111
  • Price range: $$
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago)

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11 am-11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am-11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-12 am
  • Saturday: 10 am-12 am
  • Sunday: 10 am-11 pm

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Sport
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Paid street parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Food & drink

Food & drink

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Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Nachos

Nachos

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Fried egg

Fried egg

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Chicken sandwich

Chicken sandwich

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Sea bass

Sea bass

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Tater tots

Tater tots

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) French fries

French fries

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) By owner

By owner

Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago) Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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Reviews

The food was pretty good and our server was very nice.
We got the popcorn chicken with the spicy sauce but they were a bit soggy because of it and really spicy so I’d recommend without.
The Philly cheese steak had mined beef instead of strips but it was alright.
Watch your bill because they had an extra surcharge for no reason, and it doesn’t go to the staff’s wages.
Our waiter was nice enough to get it removed for us.
Don’t pay it and tip your waiter more instead


Very nice place definitely family friendly and in a decent neighborhood.
We where staying around the corner and thought we would give them a try.
The prices are average compared to the restaurants in the area.
However the service was great.
We had the crab fondue for an appetizer and I would say it was decent but not amazing.
It had a sour lemon taste.
The taco platter comes with 5 for shells and you build your own tacos.
My son said the chicken was the best part and the pork was just ok.
I originally had the Cajun pasta but ended up asking for something else as the shrt and chicken where pretty tough.
However that's where the service shined.
The manager came over and let us know they would be getting out a new meal rightv away.
I felt like he genuinely cared that I didn't like it and wanted to make it right.
I went with the same dish my wife had which was the pork chop smothered with a maple glaze and mashed potatoes.
Let me tell you that was the best pork chop I've ever had.
Cooked perfect and the maple glass was fire!!! There is definitely some hit and miss items and everyone's flavor is different but the service and atmosphere make this a great stop for all ages.


Took a minute to talk in and be seated.
Our waiter was nice, polite, and checked on us frequently with refills and asking if we were ok. The bang bang shrimp is BANGING and was spicier than I thought but we finished it. My husband and mother in-law ordered the top sirloin steak with the chimchurri sauce.
The steak was tender, juicy, and flavorful. I ordered the fish tacos with the side of chips and salsa and it was very good and could only eat about 2 tacos.
Very filling and worth the price. Definitely recommend the bang bang shrimp and fish tacos!


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