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Frontier Ettakit - Websize - Frontier, Chicago, IL

Frontier

4.6
4.6
574 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Frontier's Executive Chef Brian Jupiter has created mouthwatering dishes celebrating American contemporary cuisine, blending game and other seasonal ingredients into classic and approachable fare.
The seasonal dinner menu includes small plates, vegetables, sandwiches and entrees designed to share. Frontier’s menu also features 8-10 varieties of oysters to order a la carte with dinner, or to enjoy with a bottle of beer at the bar. Over the weekend, patrons may indulge in brunch offerings including a wide selection of Frontier signature dishes alongside traditional brunch items.

Complimenting Frontier's savory menu items are unique wines by the glass & bottle, specialty craft cocktails including creative punches and frozen cocktails along with an array of draft, canned and bottled beer.

Frontier is closed Monday & Tuesday but will open for private events along with Sunday evenings & weekday afternoons. Email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com to inquire today!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Jupiter
  • Catering
    Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
  • Private party contact
    Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    West Town
  • Cross Street
    1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Molly's Cupcakes Brunch Collab

    US$48.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Chef Jupiter & Chef Dori Collab on an amazing brunch event! 4 dishes and 2 cocktails - $48/person Menu: Creme Brulee Brioche Bread Pudding Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Chef Jup's Famous Bacon House Smoked Salmon, Charred Scallion Cream Cheese, Egg, Pickled Onion, Crispy Capers, Molly's Sourdough Bagel Beignets - Chocolate Butterscotch, Burnt Orange Marmalade Drinks from Tin Cup Bourbon & 400 Conejos Mezcal
    Molly's Cupcakes Brunch Collab photo
  • Smoke Sessions - Chef Jupiter & Chef John Hogan

    US$88.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 7, 2025 only
    Chicago Legend Chef Hogan of Savarin, Everest, Keefer’s & River Roast joins Chef Jupiter for an unforgettable experience. Sponsored by Whittingham Meats & Proximo Spirits 4x Drinks 4x Dishes $88 per person Chef Hogan’s dishes Brioche crusted smoked pork cheek, French green lentils, ramps and mustard jus Moroccan smoked lamb shoulder, hummus, tabbouleh , cucumber and pita. Chef Jupiters dishes Smoked Beet Carpaccio, lamb bacon, radicchio, watercress, feta, spiced pecan Knafeh Brownie- cardamom creme anglaise
    Smoke Sessions - Chef Jupiter & Chef John Hogan photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    US$10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    $10 Per Person Deposit will be deducted from the bill. Complimentary Mojo Spa Facial Scrub for Mom (While Supplies Last!) $15 Mimosa or Rose Bottles Brunch Specials (Full Brunch Menu Also Available) Deviled Eggs-Smoked Shrimp, Hot Sauce, Chicharron Fish-N-Grits-Crispy Catfish, Stone Ground Grits, Creole Tomato Broth Brisket Benedict-Smoked Beef Brisket, Wilted Greens, Tomato Jam, English Muffin, BBQ Spiced Hollandaise Beignets-Spiced Rum Butterscotch Sauce

Private dining

Offers

  • 10 for $10 Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    10 Items For $10 Each! Wednesdays & Thursdays 5p-8p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only

    10 for $10 Happy Hour photo
  • 10 For $10 Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    10 Items For $10 Each! Fridays 4p-6p $10 Drinks Whiskey Old Fashioned Cowboy Whiskey Punch Classic Margarita Red Sangria Vodka Mule $10 Food Smokey Wings Mushroom Fritters BBQ Wild Boar Sliders Frontier Burger Jr. Fried Chicken Sandwich Jr. *Dine In Only

    10 For $10 Happy Hour photo
  • Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    $2 Raw Osyters (Min 6) Limit 2x Dozen per person. Saturdays 12p-3p ' $15 Bottles of Rose or Sparkling Wine $5 Goose Island Drafts *Dine In Only

    Saturday $2 Raw Oyster Brunch photo

What 574 people are saying

Frontier reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frontier offers a lively atmosphere with "passionate, skilled, original" dishes. Highlights include "phenomenal" Wagyu ribs, "fantastic" elk shank, and "delicious" crab cakes. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "fun vibe." While some find the food salty, the unique menu and "amazing" cocktails create a memorable dining experience.
574 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Chicago26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Not many places have a buffet, and not all the usual food suspects.

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  2. Mariah VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Easter buffet along with the service! Highly recommended people to come here

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  3. Brian

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and the atmosphere was great and blended perfectly with the vibe of the menu. Our server was very attentive. The portions were large for sure. Crab cake was ridiculously good with the curry sauce. The lamb ribs were large and full of smokey goodness. My friend had the elk shank and he was in heaven. The chocolate cake slice was massive and the banana bread pudding was really good and had a perfect texture to it.

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  4. Yolanda

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and unique. The staff was very friendly and recommended good combinations for us. The high top bench was a little uncomfortable because there was not good foot support. The music was a little too loud. Overall, it was a good experience.

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  5. Kenyatta VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Great service also. Thank you!!!!!!

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  6. Karen

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit, and I will be going back! My server was attentive and great at explaining the dishes.

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  7. Sherman

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place the food and atmosphere is amazing....

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  8. D

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smoke sessions are always fun and exciting. Great good and great people! Chef Jup is AMAZING!

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  9. Abbey

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A classic bait and switch restaurant. Food was decent, nothing over the top. Make sure to ask for a physical copy of your bill before you pay. Our server only brought the machine, which did not show they had already added the “suggested 20% gratuity”. On top of which, they ask you to tip again before you pay! If you’re going to be shady and sneak a gratuity on the bill already, don’t add another tipping option. And to be clear, it is not stated in a clear way that they add the 20%. Of course they no longer have a physical menu, just a QR code. Finding the “suggested 20% gratuity” message involves scrolling down to the very bottom of a webpage past all the menu items. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
    FrontierResponded on February 28, 2025
    So sorry for any confusion. Thanks for your feedback. We actually mention the 20% Suggested Gratuity on the website, the menus & Opentable as well. If you were overcharged please reach out & we will make it right. Thanks

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  10. Megan

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! Food is always delicious if not a bit overpriced. There was a clogged toilet in the bathroom, but not their fault.

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FAQs

Frontier offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Frontier also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 772-4322.

Frontier is rated 4.6 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Town

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Frontier

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1/2 way between Augusta & Division on Milwaukee
  • Neighbourhood
    West Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking on Milwaukee & Augusta Aves.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit/"el' train stop to Frontier is the "Division" Blue Line. The #56 "Milwaukee" CTA bus has the nearest stops to Frontier.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Jupiter
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Frontier's signature whole animal service is a one-of-a-kind catering option. Offerings include whole smoked pig, lamb, goat, wild boar & alligator (and many more!) served with four vegetarian side dishes. Contact Frontier's catering director to bring the Frontier experience to your office, home or off-site event: jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    For whole animal experience contact jalynn@pioneertaverngroup.comHost your party in the event spaces at Frontier, or reserve the entire venue for a full buy-out with 350 guests. Frontier’s interior draws inspiration from the American pioneers with a rustic aesthetic.
  • Private party contact
    Ja'Lynn: (773) 772-4322
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