Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

4.7

285 Reviews

$30 and under

Brewery

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

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

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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
Website
https://www.alterbrewing.com/st-charles-brewery-kitchen/
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

Location
12 South First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
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! 🍀🥪🔥

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.

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 8, 2025

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

Website
https://www.alterbrewing.com/st-charles-brewery-kitchen/
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

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Corned Beef Clash!

Offers

Don't Worry, Be Hoppy Hour

Menu

What 285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles restaurant rated?

Is Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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