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BBQ Brisket Chips - Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles, St. Charles, IL

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

4.7
4.7
285 Reviews
$30 and under
Brewery

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Nestled alongside the Fox River, and including a full-service container bar, our patio comes alive 12 months out of the year with a heated seasonal enclosure during the winter months.

Looking to host a party? Our private dining room adjacent to the brew house is certain to bring together small to medium sized private events in a vibrant sit down or cocktail environment.

While our beer is certainly the front man of this band, the supporting musicians are excellent players! A full-service kitchen, wine and spirit program allows not just beer lovers but all to enjoy our carefully curated offerings. Whether you come for the beer, food, wine or spirits we know you’ll stay and come back because of the great times you’ll have.

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Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (331) 901-5949
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Mueller
  • Private party facilities
    Alter Brewing features a multitude of private event options across all three locations. Small to large, business to party, we have the spaces, the beer, the food, and the know-how to help you and your guests brew up amazing new memories.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Zochert: (331) 901-5949
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Charles
  • Cross Street
    Main St. (Rte. 64 - North Ave.) and 1st St. on the Fox River.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Corned Beef Clash!

    US$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 only
    6:00 p.m.
    Corned Beef Sandwich Cookoff 🥪🔥 Join us on Thursday, March 13th, from 6–8 PM for a mouthwatering Corned Beef Sandwich Cookoff! For just $20 per person, you’ll get access to an incredible buffet featuring a variety of corned beef sandwiches crafted by our talented chefs and managers. But that’s not all—we’re serving up delicious sides (fries, onion rings, salad, potato salad) and sweets to round out the feast! Here’s how it works: Each guest will receive a ticket to vote for their favorite corned beef sandwich. The sandwich with the most votes will earn a spot on our menu from Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, at both locations! And here’s where it gets even more fun—you get to name the winning sandwich! Write your best name idea on your voting ticket, and if your name is drawn from the winning sandwich’s bucket, you’ll get the bragging rights of naming our St. Patrick’s Day special! Don’t miss out on this flavorful and festive showdown—grab your ticket and help us crown the ultimate corned beef creation! 🍀🥪🔥
    Corned Beef Clash! photo

Offers

  • Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Shuffle off the weekday blues with a nice, cold $5 draft. Pair with one of our $8.99 Happy hour menu items. Choose any available beer from 3-5pm, Monday-Friday.

    Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour photo

What 285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food choices" and "great beer selection." Guests praise the "attentive and friendly staff" and the "fun and unique" beer pairing dinners. The riverside patio enhances the ambiance, making it a "highly recommended" spot for locals and visitors alike.

285 Reviews
  1. robert

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 9 and had a table in the tent area near the river. Heaters kept us warm and the views were great. Enjoyed the beers and food.

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  2. LewC

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner with friends at Alter. We’ll be back soon!

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  3. Sue

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t expect any service if you sit at the bar. Bad experience. Bartender did not check in on us. Ordered a water with dinner as well as beer. Had to ask multiple times for the water. Never been to a bar that they acted like you were not there. Thumbs down. Too bad my wife likes the beer there. I would not go back otherwise

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  4. Mary Jo

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food & libations, friendly and fast service!

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  5. Donna

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar tender did a great job with my special request. The kitchen did a great job splitting our meal with a lovely presentation. Our salad was a little heavy on the dressing and red onion. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. We appreciated being able to make a reservation and get in and out of there for a concert.

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  6. Steve

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Alter Brewing. Very good experience. Food was great, great variety of drinks and the service was excellent as well. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Paul

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and accommodations made; food and bevs are very good - portions are just right. We had multiple appetizers - all great. Good variety.

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  8. David W

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a very good meal, excellent food and service. But, the restaurant was not busy. There was no reason for them to seat us right next to the main door, where everyone was going in and out. My dining companions arrived before me and that was where they were seated. I wasn’t going to request to change since they were already seated, but why would they seat someone with a reservation in one of the least desirable tables? A walk in, I could see, but you should be taking better care of your reservation customers.

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  9. SEAN

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Still miss Hell Hazed Over! Food was good as usual. Love Dark Spice!

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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very good dining experience. The food was good and the live music was fun and lively.

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FAQs

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (331) 901-5949.

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles is rated 4.7 stars by 285 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St. (Rte. 64 - North Ave.) and 1st St. on the Fox River.
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Charles
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Mueller
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (331) 901-5949
  • Private party facilities
    Alter Brewing features a multitude of private event options across all three locations. Small to large, business to party, we have the spaces, the beer, the food, and the know-how to help you and your guests brew up amazing new memories.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Zochert: (331) 901-5949
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