Island Party Hut

355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Address:	355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Phone:	+1 312-600-0488
Site:	islandpartyhut.com
Rating:	4.6

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Caleb Weber

We stopped by for a bite with our 2 kids. It was busy mostly with people grabbing drinks. It was around 721 pm when we placed our order. While we waited we played some of the board games and waved at passing boats. The setting is nice and pleasant. And the location is nice for an outdoor restaurant, away from the noise of the street. However, if I wanted just a nice place to sit, I would find one of Chicagos many parks. I came to eat. At 757 our food arrived with a pleasant waitress. The cold jerk chicken wrap was mostly lettuce and red onion. However, it wasnt too bad flavor. I ordered the Big Kahua pulled pork sandwich. It couldnt have been colder if it came straight from the fridge. Its obvious it had sat for a while (I managed restaurants for 6 years, and was a chef for 7, I know what hot food looks like when it gets cold). The sandwich had a sad looking piece of bacon and a dab of sauce on the meat. Luckily, the waitress was attentive and had it reheated (no idea how, but I assume microwave - I cant fault them for that, it happens). Afterwards, I can basically say it was pulled pork. No real flavor. It was very moist, so they cook it well. Either way, 30 minutes and $60 later equalled a pretty blah meal. Our kids food (grilled cheese and hot dog), were equally cold. Kids dont care, but I felt we kinda let them down on a parental basis. On a positive note, my wife ordered a drink that was basically orange juice. It had stuff in it, like 2 straws and ice. I cant discern what it was supposed to be. I guess that wasnt positive at all. We will permanently scratch this off of our "repeat visit" list. Maybe better for just a beer or two, or boat watching.

James Hawks

We came on a Saturday afternoon for drinks and games. It is a great place to getaway from the city. It is close enough that its easily accessible but tucked away east of the touristy boat rides. While it was busy it seemed to avoid the huge crowds of Michigan Ave. I think most people walking along the river walk, stop at the boats, and turn back not knowing its here. While we didnt eat here, the food looked pretty blah, I suggest eating ahead of time.

صلاح الدين الحيساني

ممشى بجوار النهر مرررررره جميل انصح بزيارة هذا المكان وبه خيارات مثل مطاعم ركوب النهر ركوب الدرجات الهوائية ركوب القواراب الكبيره او الصغيره لا يفوتكم هذا المكان

Erwin Perez

The atmosphere is great, and the drinks probably are too, just dont order the food. I got their kahuna thing burger, and it was just buns, a beef, and a sad combination of pineapple and peppers. The fresh fruit on the side (melon, pineapple) was better. The food didnt taste bad, it just left a lot to be desired, and overpriced for $14

Shreeraj Shah

Poor service with an awkward pager system where they did not know where to serve food. 4 people and took 20 mins between the first and last plate to come. An overflowing salad was served in a paper plate, fish tacos on three pieces of sad lettuce, a dry brat on a bun. Stop by for drinks, not overpriced poor food.

Winnie Yeh

Really good atmosphere to chill and have a drink. Terrible food. That "kalua pork" shouldnt even be called that name. Was not cooked in the usual kalua pork marinate, did not come with rice or macaroni salad, did not have cabbage in it, was not not, and was dry. A good place for a beer but dont eat there

zach jurkowski

allright, so the concept is there but, the wraps were missing ingredients and the margarita mix was 99% sour mix and extremely tart. our friends had their own issues as well in addition. the prices werent worth it either. head to navy pier instead.

Will Easterby

Its a very nice place for lunch on the lake. The food isnt amazing but its still quite tasty. Its very active in the summer time and will often have things like bean bag toss and music. Its a good place to eat during a stroll along the River Walk.

Barb Loughlin

Great stop, good music and drinks. If you get a waitress named Heather good luck getting your order DO NOT TIP her until your order is complete. She doesnt come back with you order if you do! Bartenders are awesome. Get your own drink and chips

will will

This place is a hidden treasure. Jamie is the sweetest bartender in the world! Love the Irish girls too. The boats are a blast. Leah the party planner is very helpful. Jenn was the manager but she left :( still a Great place.

Maria Conibeer

Great party atmosphere, nice views of the river and a great place to people watch. A must beer stop while walking along the Riverwalk, if only to take in the city views and enjoy a warm, sunny, Chicago summer afternoon.

Bita Eisenhut

Great place to rest while taking in the river front and/or lake. Lively place with live music and plenty of yard games from jenga to bocce ball to corn hole. Drink prices are great for the location, too.

David Castro

Bartenders are friendly and super cool, area is relaxing, drinks are great and not expensive, and it just looks like a beach bar that has larger-than-usual board games. So thats always a nice change.

Anthony Pinto

Food and drink was decent. Pleanty of entertainment with live band and bags games. Restroom situation was disgusting. Three port-o-potties overflowing. No way a female can use those facilities.

Rob williams

Fun place with great music, bags, botchii ball and giant connect four. Live music almost every night and cheap drinks. Fun place to go after work or when you are strolling the river walk.

Grant Abernethy

Drinks were tasty, a bit expensive, but youre paying for the experience. Came here to drink with co workers and it was prefect for a casual after work drink.

Edward Ruff

Sitting along the Chicago River and anderonderchairs watching the boats and having a great time with all the people I love it

Neil Chamness

Food is very basic, nothing too special but the atmosphere and ambiance is great. Very relaxing spot along the Riverwalk.

Jayanth Dwarak

A nice place to chill during the summer. But the prices are quite for this place and the food is not really good

Bala Srinivasan

Love this place. Really relaxed with park benches, outdoor games, music and more. Good food and drinks.

Jim Marszalek

Very nice place to hang out on the Riverwalk. Drinks kinda pricey, but its offset by the view.

Thomas Besore

Love the ambiance of this place along the river! Drinks are strong and the food agreeable.