The Loyalist

Chicago, IL · New American restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Chicago
#1094
of 9987 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
The Loyalist, 177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone
(773) 913-3774
Website
www.smythandtheloyalist.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

The Loyalist is a restaurant located in Chicago, IL. It is one of 9,987 restaurants listed in Chicago. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Chicago city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Loyalist

Inspired by the bustling brasseries in France, The Loyalist is a neighborhood bar. It’s a place to hang out with family and friends whether or not you live around the corner and enjoy a delicious meal together. It’s cozy, friendly and fun.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–10 PM
Sunday10 AM–2 PM
Monday5 PM–10 PM
Tuesday5 PM–10 PM
Wednesday5 PM–10 PM
Thursday5 PM–10 PM
Friday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lesley Chavez · Dec 2025

Came into The Loyalist on a busy Saturday night hoping to snag two bar seats with no reservation and were pleasantly surprised. The bar was full when we arrived, but the hostess was incredibly kind and helpful, letting us know a couple of seats should open up soon and handing us menus while we waited. Not even five minutes later, she guided us right to our bar seats. We glanced at the menu, but we already knew what we were there for, the burgers. We started with two Old Fashioned, which were excellent, and an order of oysters. The oysters were fine fresh and simple though I personally prefer adding my own garnishes. Now for the stars of the show the OG Burger and the French Smash. Both absolutely lived up to the hype and were incredibly delicious, but if I had to choose, the OG Burger wa

★★★☆☆ 3.0 vkl0253 · Mar 2026

I like the drinks at this place, but once you wander outside the burger section of the menu, it’s a culinary trust fall with no one catching you. The good: The Old Fashioned was great, the Banana Bread at Work drink was straight-up 🔥 (whoever came up with this deserves a promotion), and the burger was delicious. Not life‑changing, but definitely top 5 — like the dependable friend who always shows up on time and never asks you to help them move. The bad: The mussels… smelled. Not “fresh ocean breeze,” but “the ocean is filing a complaint.” If you’re going to serve mussels, please introduce them to some acidity. Lemon, wine, vinegar — literally anything. Instead, The Loyalist said, “Let’s smother them in cream,” which only amplified the eau de low tide. Then there was the special tortelli

★★★★★ 5.0 Ernesto N · Jan 2026

A great bar! Delicious hamburger! Incredible fries!! Service was amazing! Attention to detail was stunning! I made a reservation, saying we were celebrating our son's engagement. They had a handmade card made up congratulating us! And some bubbly! It was a dark and icy night, but it was well worth the trip. Hubby loved the hamburger, it was his first time here. We will be going back for more! I know the mussels here are incredible so next time, that's mine!

★★★★★ 5.0 Aaron Lee · Oct 2025

I know their sister restaurant has the Michelin, but seriously, this place is just amazing and deserves a nod. Maybe some of the best burgers around (yes, plural, because all their burgers are awesome). Any egg dish they have with caviar is incredible. Drinks are unique and generous. Service is top top top notch. Comfortable and cozy. Price will get ya but it is absolutely worth it.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Baramee Chindavong · Nov 2025

Came for the burger. Which to be honest is a bit on the pricey side but it's a pretty famous burger. The dill pickle brine is everything. The burger is pretty good, cooked to a perfect med-rare. The fries were delicious...similar to McD's. The staff was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. It's a classy pub/bar field but not overly crowded or loud.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

New American restaurantBarCocktail barEvent venueRestaurant

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