Fizz Bar & Grill

I've always loved the food and booze at Fizz. Now they have comedy there on Thursday nights, which is my Fizz night. Steel Mags and Jim vs. Mike are there now. Both are really funny. Steel Mags is total guy humor even though i caught my girlfriend laughing more than me.
Jim vs. Mike is really different than anything i've seen before. So much fun. I know they said they were there for a few more weeks so try and check them out.

Pros: only place to catch my 2 new favorite shows

Cons: the beer garden can't be open year round

Posted 08/16/09

Nebul? presents (Nocturnal) Nebul?, the first in a series of coherent creative events, as a part of Fizz?s 11th Anniversary celebration in the Loft on January 30th from 8pm till 1:30am. Cover is $5.00.

With music by Dj Ben Marc, Bifunkal and Taggart Transcontinental and artwork by lewis lain, (Nocturnal) promises a cohesive sensory experience enriched with $2 well and beer specials and a free copy of Bifunkal: Notes from the Underground Wonder Bar to first 25 in attendance.

Nebul?, is an artistic organizing entity focused on the production of coherent multi-artistic-genre events. (Nocturnal) will be the first of many such parties combining multiple music, visual and artistic talents.

Posted 01/14/09

Went in the past to Fizz's Halloween party and had fun, but not this year. They just did not seem to know how to handle the ticket situation this year, gave you cheap well drinks unless you specifically asked for Stoli vodka, they were understaffed for such and event. Seems like Fizz has been on the decline for a while as the turnout was not great. Its a shame. We will take our business elsewhere from now on.

Pros: Nifty decorations

Cons: Service, poor drinks, ticket handling, understaffed

Posted 11/02/08

while the food at fizz was decent and the wait staff were attentive (on sat, oct 18th- 8-11pm), the owner that evening (a woman with short hair) was offputting and an outright repellant. i had scheduled a get-together there on saturday nite. i spoke and met with a dan who said he was the owner of the bar a week prior and set up a $30 per person drink special. there was a breakdown/mix-up/misunderstanding of what dan told me was included in that price and what the woman owner that night said was included. it was really not a big deal... most of the guests bought the pkg anyway. but it was the way the woman owner conveyed the misunderstanding. it is almost as if she has never worked with the public before. that or she views every single patron of this bar as a pain and a moron, and it is up to her to quash any flow to the evening or opinion that is not in line with hers. someone brought in his 6# maltese, and the dog was passed around from 1 person's arm to another. you know, ooohing and aaahing. then came the owner woman who basically threw out the dog. most reactions are favorable when asked in the right way. THIS OWNER WOMAN DOES NOT HAVE CLUE ONE. most of my guests were 1st timers to fizz and have voiced vows of never returning. i recommend trying bungalow, pony, belly's, finley dunne's or waterhouse instead + tons of other restaurants located in the immediate area.

Posted 10/20/08

have fun waiting 30 minutes for a drink. Not even just me...every person at this bar was confused. the shocking part is that they weren't even super busy until later on. i finally had to stop one of the bartenders,and asked if i could order my round. he got flustered and told me "dude, i'm totally super swamped right now." are you kidding me...this place is a joke.

Pros: outdoor space

Cons: service service service

Posted 09/28/08

I absolutely love it at Fizz. The food is always quick and wonderful. The atmosphere is cozy and there is different types of seating for everyone. Top 5 in the city for me!

Pros: The food and the vibe

Cons: Servers have too many tables when busy and you might wait a few for something else

Posted 07/08/07

Love the new beer garden. Food is very good and much better than typical bar food. Comfortable place to hang out.

Posted 01/20/05

Lots of young professional people, fun stuff going on, plus the BEST bar food you will ever taste. We ended up sharing 4 or 5 different entrees with everyone sitting at our table, and each one was better than the next... and the price isn't bad, either. I'll definitely be back.

Pros: Atmosphere, Good crowd, Food

Cons: Smoky

Posted 02/02/03

Great place. Great atmosphere, great music on the jukebox, and most importantly-the food is good. Try the blackened chicken tenders for an appetizer, I get them every time. I've only had a slow waitress once or twice, but the place is laid back so you can't stay mad. The food never fails and you will keep coming back.

Posted 01/01/03

Nice relaxed atmosphere after work...Fun with great food ...Hawaiian Night on Wednesday's/Great Drinks.

Posted 07/26/02

Staff, service, food and drink are all top-notch at Fizz, a great, unpretentious and local place.

Pros: great bartenders, innovative food

Cons: cubs games, live music, crowds

Posted 07/18/02