Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7 (986)

$30 and under

American

723 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7

$30 and under

American

Wheeling

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(847) 353-8933
Website
http://www.spearschicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
723 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Neighborhood
Wheeling
Cross street
North Milwaukee Ave and Wolf Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Live music on Saturdays
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Brunch with Santa
$0.00 - $44.95 per person
1 - 10 people
Dec 13, 2026 only
Brunch with Santa at Spears Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Brunch with Santa at Spears! Bring the family and enjoy a festive brunch buffet, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus. Children will have an opportunity to meet Santa and take photos, so don’t forget your camera! Reservations are required, and space is limited. Date: December 13th, 2026 Time: 3 Seating Times Available 9am, 11am and 1pm Price: $44.95 per adult and $24.95 ages 4-12 Children 3 and under: Free Your reservation includes buffet, non alcoholic beverages, Santa visit, and a special take home bag for each child. Tax and gratuity are not included. Please include all adults and children in your reservation so we can properly prepare your table.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer.

4.7

(986)

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Great for scenic views
North Suburbs
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spears Chicago is a delightful spot for "excellent burgers" and diverse menu options, perfect for a casual night out. Patrons love the "wonderful service" and cozy atmosphere. Highlights include the Bison Burger, AntiVampire fries, and delicious drinks. It's a great venue for socializing, with both indoor and outdoor seating.

986 Reviews

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Emily
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Spears once a week (at this point) and we’re never disappointed. We love the fries, the atmosphere and the consistency of the food.
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Tara Gold
Chicago37 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a great place to catch a burger and a drink and to meet up with some old friends! Place was large, well lit, food was delicious, had a great selection on the menu, service was really good, and price was decent. I went on a Sunday evening so it wasn’t that crowded, but if it got more crowded I bet it would be much louder and harder to hear. I would definitely go here again.
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Jessica
Wisconsin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful. We had a large party, and she was very patient allowing us to take our time. Meanwhile, she was very attentive. The food was great; the service was great. Wonderful night out. Thank you!
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Tammi
Unspecified2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
2nd time there and food was great again! Don’t see if from the street so look for !
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Tom
Chicago27 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was mostly ok. I ordered a turkey burger. It was extremely greasy and not edible. I left most of it u eaten on my plate. Our waitress never asked
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Carol Gold
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the Bison Burger this time with a green bean side . Both were outstanding!
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Ed Gold
Chicago21 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great burgers. Fries were not greasy and their homemade potato chips were great
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Janet Gold
Chicago43 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good as always. As was our waitress. But I made reservations for standard low table. Hostess took us to a high top and told me it’s what I requested. But when she looked at my reservation she realized her mistake. After 10-15 minutes of waiting for “2 tables that were paying now” we decided to just sit at the high top. Don’t take reservations if you can’t honor them.
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Herman Gold
Chicago86 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 25, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great place to come for a casual night out. Lots of drinks selections. Also, interesting berger options.
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Carol Gold
Chicago68 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined on 9/12/26 Cock tails 1 EccoPinot Grigio, 2Samuel Adams Octoberfest Beers Dinner 1 Spears NACHOS, 1Ghost Buster BurgerThese 2 items on menu that are our go to items. Good size portions usually enough to take home some leftovers. Our server Billy O took very good care of us. Made sure we had everything we needed. See you again soon Spears
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