Jillys Bar Oak/Rush Street.

We are coming to Chicago soon and I%26#39;ve read recently about this place and wondered what its like, has anyone been there? Would you reccomend it for a reasonably priced meal with good music - I like The Sinatra type stuff and think its high time my grown up kids -who will be with us, found out what decent music is like! Would we need to book a table in advance? I%26#39;ve looked for it on opentable.com but can%26#39;t find it. I%26#39;m guessing that since theres no cover charge the prices may be a bit on the expensive side to make up for it, or am I wrong?

Jillys Bar Oak/Rush Street.

Jilly%26#39;s is just a bar--they might serve some bar food--I don%26#39;t know for sure but it%26#39;s not a restaurant at all--it%26#39;s a frank sinatra/piano bar. It%26#39;s crowded, loud, small, has a tiny dance floor and it%26#39;s a whole lot of fun. If you get there early, you could possibly get a table, but there won%26#39;t be anybody there as it%26#39;s a late night place. Certainly go in and check it out, have a drink and a dance but it%26#39;s not the type of place where you would spend an evening.

Jillys Bar Oak/Rush Street.

You might consider dinner at Twin Anchors. This is in Old Town. The only reason I suggest it is historical, it is where Frank used to hang out. It has good ribs, good bar, no music, absolutely no dancing. Next to Jilly%26#39;s is Back Room Jazz Bar. That is a good place for Jazz. Also good is Andys and Green Mill. Sorry if this is a bit off from Jillys but it is a loud kind of place. If you want dinner and music you could also try Green Dolphin.

ZB

My wife and I love Jillys for the Sinatra music, people watching, and the small area for dancing which puts you in close quarters with other couples.

There is also no cover charge, although drinks are still expensive just like every other bar in downtown.

Drawbacks are: Jilly%26#39;s is small. If you walk in after 9 or 9:30 with four people, you may be out of luck finding a suitable table. Most of the 4+ seat tables have ';reserved'; on them, which either means they are indeed reserved in advance, or the doorkeeper is just waiting for someone to slip him $20 for the privilege.

Feel free to check it out. No charge to come in. Have one drink, sit for 30 minutes, and if you don%26#39;t like it, just slip out and try another bar on Rush St.

Have fun!

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think maybe we%26#39;ll eat elsewhere then just go to Jillys for a drink and see how it goes, its nice to go somewhere with atmosphere but not too crowded - yes i know i want the best of both worlds!

I like the sound of the Twin Anchors,I %26#39;ve also read about it in some guide books. Since its near the part of town we%26#39;re staying will certainly give it try. I hope its as good as Carsons for ribs as I%26#39;ve been there twice and loved it!