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Back Porch (House of Blues Restaurant)


Back Porch (House of Blues Restaurant)
329 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610
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#472 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Cajun & Creole, Barbecue, Bar, Grill
  • Price range*: $7-$30
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Romantic
  • Address: 329 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
  • Phone:  (312) 923-2000
  • Fax:  +1 312 527 3072
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“Need to unwind after...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 1, 2008

Need to unwind after work, Back Porch is a great place to go. Good food and music and a warm atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and the food is decently priced. more

“Comfort Food”
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4 of 5 stars
ILuv2Travel76 38 contributions
Chicago
Feb 13, 2008

It's best to come to the Back Porch (House of Blues restaurant) for lunch during the work week (M-F), when its usually filled with business men and women and there is no band is playing. The staff if very friendly and the place is decorated to the max with photographs and Blues references. They have nice lunch selection of comfort... more

“Good time had at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch (Chicago)”
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4 of 5 stars
Patzplayce 2 contributions
Carpentersville, IL
Jan 6, 2008

The wife and I went to the HOB Chicago Gospel Brunch on Sunday 1/6/2008. Upon arriving we got in the "will call" window line to pick up our tickets. HOB does not mail the tickets to you, you will have to go through will call. The line was short and there were no issue (you will need an id with... more

“More soul food.”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 25, 2007

More soul food. more

“If they're food is as...”
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Dec 17, 2007

If they're food is as good as their music.... more

“Good music, but the food...”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2007

Good music, but the food was quite poor. It could be an awesome venue if they didn't crowd the seating as much as they do... more

“fun but too expesive”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Casey, IL
Nov 23, 2004
9/11 found this review helpful

Went to Sunday gospel brunch. Average food, great gospel music, cool facility, but price/value perception just doesn't work. $42 (per person) for average food and 35 minutes of music just doesn't add up! more

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Back Porch (House of Blues Restaurant) Address

329 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 923-2000 Fax: +1 312 527 3072
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.