Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Wine Bar
Top 100 Restaurant, Chicago
"Bin 36 is a casual, friendly and affordable spot where wine novices and wine geeks alike can comfortably enjoy over 50 wines by the glass paired with great food ranging from casual to fine dining. ... With a commitment to fun, unpretentious wine education and a steady schedule of wine tastings and classes, Bin 36 is determined to erase the intimidation factor of wine. Wine–with all its depth and intrigue–is for everyone."
– Bin 36 website
"And unless your heart is set on one or more menu items (which would be understandable), the tasting option is the way to go. It's the best way to appreciate the sublime synergy between chef John Caputo, recently imported from San Francisco, and wine director and partner Brian Duncan, who is blessed with an extraordinary palette. And when Duncan's wines combine with Caputo's food, it's an inspired duet."
– Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune
"The subtle flavors back the wine up like the Pharmacists back up Ted Leo, a band you might just catch onstage only steps away [in the House of Blues complex]."
– TimeOut Chicago
Full bar. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
How others rate Bin 36
Chicago Tribune
*** (Excellent)
Zagat 2009
20 Food Rating (Very Good to Excellent)
James Beard Foundation
Outstanding Wine Service Award nominee 2007-2009 (national)