The Bar
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Hours:
1696 E Oakton St, Des Plaines
(847) 768-9756
The Bar Reviews
Came here from Madison, WI for both my birthday and a good friend's birthday (we share the same birthday on April 12). As soon as we entered the bar, we were greeted and everyone we came in contact with (staff) couldn't have been friendlier; our server especially. Ordered Fried Zucchini & Russian Salad as appetizers to share. I had the Chebapi as a main course (loved that soft thick bread) and had an amazing dessert which the server described as the Bulgarian version of Tiramisu:...read full review
I live down the street, a 5 minute walk. Great prices and service! Mini pitchers between $4-$5 and mixed drinks, great prices as well! Friendly staff! Nice people that go there also.
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 11AM - 1AM |
Tuesday | 11AM - 1AM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 1AM |
Thursday | 11AM - 1AM |
Friday | 11AM - 2AM |
Saturday | 11AM - 2AM |
Sunday | 11AM - 11PM |
Our friends have three adopted sons from Bulgaria, so we all wanted to meet for Bulgarian food. Balkanika did not disappoint; there were plenty of options for meat dishes, seafood, and vegetarian options. The portions were very generous; too much in some cases, but that allows for leftovers to go! One of our Bulgarian teen boys ordered the whole fish, and he ate the whole thing (except the eyeballs). The fish got his stamp of approval. The other teen boy had pizza, which he liked...read full review