Restaurant Review: Southern specialties and live music at Roscoe Village’ s cozy Reclaimed Restaurant and Bar
Mardi Gras 2025 may be over, but the spirit of the southern festival is alive year-round at Roscoe Village’s Southern gastro pub, Reclaimed Restaurant and Bar, on the corner of Western and Waveland Avenues.
Co-owners Craig Bell and his wife Adrienne Fasano designed Reclaimed around “building something new and reclaiming our love and passion for food, booze and music.”
To accomplish their mission, the team pairs carefully selected local spirits, beautiful wines and craft beer “to provide a connection to the area we live in and to give back to the local community.”
Begin your Southern adventure with signature starters such as tangy Applewood Smoked Wings, herb-brined wings served with a duo of Alabama Sauce and BBQ Sauce. Or, Deviled Eggs, with black truffle, scallions, cayenne pepper, and bacon brittle. And Bacon Brittle itself makes a great starter, made with Applewood smoked bacon coated with a sweet and spicy candied Cayenne crust. Lighter appetites will enjoy their Shaved Fennel & Green Apple Salad or Blueberry Chevre Salad with arugula, Chevre cheese, pecans, blueberries and lemon champagne vinaigrette. Frankly, the blueberry salad also works well as a shareable dessert for my money!
Entrées include a Southern take on a Lamb Burger, made with ground leg of lamb, cucumber relish, basil aioli, pickled red onions, and Chèvre cheese. They’re served with Rub Me Tender Fries, seasoned with their secret ‘Rub Me Tender’ blend and a side of basil aoili. Shrimp and Grits are made with brown butter-seared shrimp, heirloom grits, Manchego cheese, tomato, and onion. Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese has their signature pulled pork, bourbon love BBQ sauce, and of course, their mac and cheese. Their Cajun Burger is a hot blend of Cajun aioli, mixed greens with bacon viniagrette, pepper jack cheese, and roasted red peppers, served on a toasted Brioche bun and served with their Rub Me Tender Fries. Shrimp Tacos are two tacos with fried shrimp, carrot habanero salsa, and cabbage with refried beans.
And…save room for their Delta Mud Pie, a gooey flourless chocolate cake!
Revealing Reclaimed’s Hidden Secret – a Speakeasy!
Discover the hidden gem at Reclaimed – our exclusive Speakeasy. Host your private event with a touch of class, featuring exquisite cocktails, wines, champagnes and delectable cuisine crafted by Chef Craig Bell.
Special Events
Sometimes, Spring Break just isn’t enough! Join Reclaimed’s Teacher Happy Hour on Thursdays and Fridays! Bring in a school ID and from 3:30pm – 6pm, to enjoy half-priced beer and wine.
Other People Like Reclaimed
Mine is not the only positive review. Google reviewers also enjoy this locally owned gem:
“If you’re craving expertly smoked wings and pork, Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant is the place to be. Their wings and pork are perfectly cooked, packed with smoky, savory flavor that will keep you coming back. Pair that with their Old Fashioned, crafted with just the right balance of sweetness and strength—absolutely spot-on! The friendly, attentive service rounds out a dining experience that feels both elevated and welcoming. Reclaimed is truly a Chicago gem!”
“Reclaimed is a great local bar and eatery with great music and a good homey vibe. We had dinner there tonight and the service was incredible and the food extraordinary. The manager (owner?) Checked in on us often concerned that they were lightly staffed. Though appreciated, we were thrilled with all elements. The smoked chicken wings and deviled eggs were incredible. Burgers perfectly cooked and prepared. Shrimp Tacos were super tasty. We understood their kitchen was being lead by their 17 year old line cook as the kitchen manager was out of town. That young man rose to the occasion and more. Reclaimed is a quiet and cozy place with tasty food on a busy street. Highly recommended.”
Reclaimed is located at 3655 N. Western Avenue. They are open Monday-Thursday, 5pm -10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm –11pm. They are closed Sunday. For more information, click here.
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
