Chicago Street Pub

great food, music, and atmosphere

As far as downtown Joliet is concerned...this is as good as it gets. Not kidding, and no joking. A fine little slice of pub in an otherwise fairly hum-drum former Rust Belt town/city turned sprawling suburban exurb.

First, you can't go wrong with $3.75 craft beers on tap when that special is running.  The food the few times I've had has been solid (I go for the tater tots and any burger). Thursdays are probably my preferred day to go, since every so often a friend or group of friends will be at the open mic night. It's a small place (if you want to flatter, maybe "intimate" is the descriptor you would use), so if you come when it's crowded, I hope standing and claustrophobia aren't problems for you. But otherwise, unless you head east (to one of the two Tribes Alehouses-more on them in separate reviews) you won't find a better combo of quality beer and food, and some local music thrown in for good measure. Solid.

For me, everything here rates above average. Food, beer selection, ambiance, and service are all pretty good. They also have some pretty stellar nightly specials. I'd say their sandwiches (especially Irish BLT) are among my favorites. I wasn't terribly impressed by their fish or Irish sausage.