Can't gatekeep this is place anymore. Some of the best bar food on the Northside and lakefront to boot! On top of that some of the best prices you will find these days. Lower star ratings are from years ago - new management and staff make this a great place for golfers and non golfers alike!

Food and service are great. I met the bar tender, and they can't remember his I name but had a nice beard kinda looked like Yukon Cornelius from ruddolf, the red nose reindeer. Ha ha...Anyway, I had the chicken tenders and burgers, both of which are excellent. The chips are very good as well. Good beer selection, too. The patio is a fun place to enjoy sunset or stop by while on a walk along the lakeshore. Went there on a Thursday very lively and fun crowd. I would definitely go back

This place was wonderful. I heard from customer saying that it was there first day open & weather was beautiful. Service was great as well! If near the lake it's a worth stop place

Just to start out, I'm a huge fan of our wonderful city's lakefront. I mean, duh, who isn't right? However, most people tend to gravitate more towards the hotspots such as the beaches on North Ave, Oak Street, Montrose, and so on. That makes sense. Everybody loves the beach. Personally, I'm more partial to the more lowkey locations off the lake: the grassy plains off of Fullerton, Belmont Harbor, near the McCormick Center, and my favorite, right around the Clocktower. Unbeknownst to me up until recently, if you're walking to this part of the lake from the trails, you'll run into this little shack that's adjacent to the clocktower called The Clocktower Café. The smell of burgers and dogs coming from the vents and the classic rock music blaring from their speakers is as inviting as the next restaurant, but the location of this place is so prime that it's criminal to pass it up, especially if you're all about the lakefront like me. The cafe itself is pretty small. However, they have two different patios, one in the front and the other in the back. The back patio is in a peculiar location, as it shares the space with the golf course next door. It's essentially a back deck protected by a net but gives a wonderful view of the green courses and the athletes in action. The menu itself is basic, but it's got what you need for a nice lunch or dinner. Sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, wraps, salads, sides, and of course some refreshing cocktails and beers on tap to fully capture those summer vibes. Service was great as they were able to take my order and bring it out relatively quickly, with everything coming out just right. You're not going to get some out-of-this-world dish from the Clocktower Café, obviously, but here you're paying for the location, the setting-- the experience. This is a more relaxed setup to dine by the lakefront compared to something like The Dock on Montrose, so if you want something a little bit less rambunctious, this café is your place, hands down.

This place was very good. Cute, calm area. Service was quick and food was great! I recommend this place if you'd like some good quick food, with a view. It overlooks a golf course, and then another few steps is Lake Michigan. I got a quesadilla with chicken, and also had the homemade kettle chips! Super fresh and delicious.