Super GemChicago Exclusive Gem$$The building has its own outlaw history: built between 1911 and 1917 as a dance hall, it ran as an "Athletic Club" speakeasy through Prohibition and later as Club Ritz, with historical ties to associates of Al Capone's Outfit, including Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn. $5 burger Wednesdays is a real, confirmed special. Attached to FitzGerald's, the legendary live music venue. Closed Mondays.
Some listings give the address as 6615 Roosevelt Rd rather than 6613 -- both refer to the same FitzGerald's complex, not two different locations. Reservations run through Resy, and the outdoor patio doubles as a spot to catch whatever's playing next door. A 4.3-4.4 average across Google and Yelp backs up a menu that leans further into Louisiana flavor than a typical Chicagoland barbecue joint.
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