Founded in 2014 in Chicago by cousins Jared Rouben (Brewmaster) and Jeremy Cohn (CEO), Moody Tongue is built on the philosophy of culinary brewing, appealing to those with a discerning palate or, as Rouben describes, a "moody tongue." Utilizing his extensive culinary background and brewing education, Rouben approaches brewing with a chef's mindset. In 2019, the brewery relocated and expanded to launch two dining concepts: (1) a lively, à la carte restaurant, THE BAR, and (2) an elevated, intimate fine dining restaurant, THE DINING ROOM, helmed by Executive Chef James Bingham. Since opening, Moody Tongue has been honored to receive stars in the Chicago MICHELIN Guide in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Please note: our tasting menu is exclusively available in The Dining Room; our a la carte menu is exclusively available in The Bar.
For parties with 7+ guests, please e-mail contact@moodytongue.com for reservation inquiries as well as information regarding Semi-Private and Private Events.
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Executive chef: James Bingham
MICHELIN
1 Star2024
MICHELIN
2 Stars2023
MICHELIN
2 Stars2022
From the OpenTable editors: Beer gets the fine dining treatment at Moody Tongue, the world’s first two-MICHELIN-Starred brewery. Chef James Bingham pairs contemporary seasonal dishes—think foie gras topped with mushroom jam and rhubarb—with the restaurant’s elegant beers like a sour raspberry framboise. Enjoy the full tasting menu in the airy, minimalist dining room or opt for the laidback à la carte experience in the lively bar with industrial accents and a statement fireplace.
We are excited to offer both private and semi-private events within our restaurant and brewery for parties up to 160 guests. Enjoy plated or family-style dining options for both seated and reception-format gatherings. For additional information and pricing, please e-mail contact@moodytongue.com.
Private party contact
Daniel Alcantara: (312) 600-6111 ext. 2
Experiences
The Dining Room (Tasting Menu; 5:30, 6:30 or 8:30)
US$285.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Within The Dining Room, an intimate fine dining restaurant, guests are treated to a hyper-seasonal, refined 15+ course tasting menu experience paired with a curated selection of specialty beer pairings.
In a polished yet warm, minimalist setting, Executive Chef James Bingham's signature fare intersects with innovative pairings, highlighting both the culinary ingredients used in creating each dish as well as Moody Tongue's culinary brewing techniques.
Reservations are exclusively available at 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Please note: reservations must be completed at least 24 hours in advance.
To view our current menu, please visit: www.moodytongue.com/the-dining-room
The Bar (A La Carte Menu)
Multiple dates available
Functioning as both a comfortable tasting room and lively venue featuring a la carte menu items from Executive Chef James Bingham, The Bar showcases Moody Tongue's collection of perennial beers alongside a number of limited release offerings from specialty beer programs such as the brewery's whiskey and wine barrel-aging program and the renowned rotating Farmers Market Series. The Bar's high-end design showcases mid-century modern furniture, creative lighting, a historic library of brewing books, and a statement fireplace, all within the preservation of the building’s original industrial features.
To view our current menu, please visit: www.moodytongue.com/the-bar
We are excited to offer both private and semi-private events within our restaurant and brewery for parties up to 160 guests. Enjoy plated or family-style dining options for both seated and reception-format gatherings. For additional information and pricing, please e-mail contact@moodytongue.com.