A must when visiting Chicago. Awesome music. Good booze and since pretty good food. And the chance to see the legend himself

My friend suggested me this place as this was a good jazz bar. So glad to go there and experience the most amazing live jazz performance. I didnt order any food just went with the drink, price was okay and the drink was fantastic - infact absolutely tasty!They changed an entry fee of 20$ because of the performance which was totally worth it. Loved my stay and will definitely go again. The interior was beautiful and was decorated with jazz history and musicians and musical instruments history too.

This is my FAVORITE place!! If you like the Blues, this is the place to go! Food was excellent & drinks are reasonably priced.The atmosphere is awesome!! And the LIVE music almost every night is great, especially when Buddy, himself is there!Cant wait to get back to this joint!!

Chicagos best blue music venue in the south loop of the windy city. On Buddy Guys B-Day, some great spirits shots are on the house of the hottest blues. And sometimes you may even run into a famous rock n roll start like Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and others.

Fantastic food and great service! Buddy Guys offers a really nice atmosphere. Serving size was very generous and the wait staff was fantastic. They seemed to work as a team which was nice to see. The okra was probably my favorite part of the dish.

A good place to see the blues. Good atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks and food and most of all good blues that become great when Buddy Guy does his two week residency during January. A good place to bring your out of towners

Buddy Guys is an institution. Visited 3 other jazz venues in the city and this was by far my favorite. Huge space and well priced drinks. We didnt eat anything though many people were enjoying food. Had an awesome time and will most definitely be going back.

This place has it all. Great food and great drinks at very reasonable prices and best of all fantastic live bands including the Legend Buddy Guy himself who showed up last time I was there. Had a memorable time at this place.

I had a wonderful night in this blues club. I had one night in Chicago and I wanted to go to blues club so this was my choice. I am not a Jazz/Blues fan but I am giving it try time by time and i wouldn’t forgive myself if I miss this one. It has a different atmosphere than the other clubs I have been before. Low celling wide saloon with the tables around with good space between. I liked it. No seat saving/reservation so you can sit wherever you want. I paid 20 dollars at the door. I went this place after a heavy dinner so I didn’t try any food. I just had drinks. I didn’t sit at the tables but at the bar. I enjoyed the music. All the people in the club was up and dancing at some point so it wad interesting to see how people was hooked. Great experience.

We had a great time at Buddys Birthday Bash! The performers were wonderful and it was fantastic to have Buddy get on stage for a bit and then greet the crowd after. The free shots of Remy Martin XO were a nice treat. We also enjoyed our dinner.

If you love blues then this is an excellent museum of blues where brilliant musicians perform every night, and if you are lucky like me...Buddy Guy himself my drop by. Food and drinks are obviously excellent but the ambience is extraordinary, certainly gives you the vibe of the romantic age of Chicago blues. Excellent place to just chill for the whole evening enjoying best of the blues.

Absolutely great place to experience a fun night. Awesome food, drinks and music. I spent the whole night here completely entertained. The live music that they have playing is amazing, its such an experience to be here in Chicago. They have amazing food to offer as well.

This legendary guitarist owns a iconic restaurant and live music venue in Chicago. A must see location. Great food and amazing live music

The best blues club in the world. The last blues living legend still playing in his club. A must see place. Great burger, great tap beer. And of course GREAT blues music.

Very nice place, incredible musicians. There is a 10$ fee to enter the place. We arrived an hour before the show started to make sure we would have a place, because we did not buy our tickets online. Alcohol is cheaper than other bars we visited. We stayed there until 1am. Place was packed. Good memories of a place visited by so many legendary musicians. Highly recommended it! Enjoy the show and the dance floor :)

Wonderful to visit Buddy Guy’s and to hear some blues while in Chicago. Nice to see some of the guitars of the hall of fame blues men.Lunchtime on Marathon day I thought would be busier, but service was quick, however the food was great. happy I had the experience while in the city.

Wonderful experience! Really enjoyed seeing Buddy and everyone play! Charlie Brown was great! If you love the blues, its a must see! What a awesome birthday I had! This was one off my bucket list ️

An Amazing Experience!Classic blues club, featuring exceptional live music in a cozy atmosphere with authentic Cajun fare. Ample memorabilia and nostalgia from Buddy Guys multiple Grammy winning career. If you can visit in January, when Buddy Guy performs, dont hesitate; you are in for a truly memorable event. Central downtown location is a plus too.

Great spot to catch live music. Stayed at the Chicago Hilton and this very cool venue was right across the street.

I love this place, come here every time Im in Chicago. Great vive, great music, fantastic people and decent food.

Found by chance with warm-up act Eric Hendricks showing off several guitar styles ... Finger picking, strumming chords, more. A great depth of awareness of the history of his craft. Sadly no CD of his performance availableThe main act was Jimmy Johnson. All I can say is: to he left the house howling for more. _Then_ Buddy Guy provided vocals and narrative, which pulled the crowd out on to the dance floorAll that before the intermissionA wonderful evening

Costumer service and attention got an A. A very good ambience and music.I went for a dinner on a random night, with Ross Green and his band performing some Chicago Blues the right way. But before the show has started, my wife and I had the opportunity to meet and have a photo with Mr. Buddy Guy himself.We were enjoying the show and having our dinner and all of a sudden the legend come into the stage. Buddy start performing with Ross Green for a 15 minutes round was just the cherry on top of the pie.If you like the Blues, then this place is the right spot to spend with family and friends, while enjoying some of the best Blues in sweet home Chicago town.

Its got some cool guitars, signed by previous owners. Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, BB King, really historic phots of true musical legends.Food was terrific.I had an issue with being hassled for $10 to stay on after 9 oclock to watch the house band. 7 of us went in @ 7 oclock, ordered drinks and food. Two wanted to stay for the show, the rest of us were leaving. A staff member hassled us and said we had two minutes to leave. We had only just settled the bill ($214 + 18% tip) and we are being what seemed to us as being booted out.When we originally arrived, the place was dead and no one was eating. It was only just starting to get busy about 9 but all of a sudden we are no longer welcome. Even though, we still had drinks to finish. I really wont hurry back!!

Without a doubt, Buddy Guys Legends in Chicago is the premier Blues Club in the world. A heavy boast, but where else will you see the man himself hopping onstage with the evenings band, belt out a few numbers and share a few fascinating stories of his storied career ??? The club features a whos who of LIVE MUSIC talent seven days a week including a dinner set where patrons can enjoy some of the finest Louisiana cuisine to be found in the Windy City. Coupled with a family friendly atmosphere and walls lined with Blues History and treasures, a visit to Buddy Guys Legends should be a number one priority when visiting Chicago !!!!

The live music was pleasant enough, but the food was not. The greens were tough and I had to eventually leave it because it wouldnt break down to small enough pieces to swallow and the white rice that came with the catfish dinner had no taste. The waitresses and staff were efficient and organized. I didnt stay for the 9:30 show, so I cant comment on that. Overall, it really was a 3 1/2 Stars.

Bucket list and loved it. Found out that I have to go back to try and take it ALL IN!Moving blues jams to always be remembered...

This is THE blues club!! Amazing music. Incredible service. Great atmosphere. A must for anybody visiting Chicago. And for locals as well. Just a fabulous establishment run by great people.

I enjoyed this cozy club venue. The music was great and the host was awesome.

Food is ok, but the beer prices are reasonable. Service is good too but the music is outstanding

Um so its hard to select what to say about this place...There is a ton of history joined to this place and the walls show it, plastered with guitars and memorabilia. The music was on point every night we went. Yes its a bluesy late night bar ambiance, very crowded and dark. But thats where the charm lies. They engage the crowd while entertaining with amazing vibes/music. Little tough to get sPrompt service but thats to be expected in a setting like this.Highly recommend but understand this is a late night blues bar setting.

There is a lot just up the block that has $11 parking for 8 hours, I believe, which is a really good price in comparison to the other parking lots we saw.The staff was friendly, the drinks were really good (most of the cocktails are super expensive - my husbands jack and coke and vodka Sprite were only $6). We ordered the fried catfish (which was extremely buttery soft and tasted great with or without their cajun tarter sauce), the macaroni and cheese, my husband got the peanut buddy pie (which he devoured), and I got the pecan pie (it was warm and amazing).We showed up at 6:45pm on a Saturday because other reviews said you needed to show up early to get a table. The tables are first come first served, but it seems many people just came for the free show, food, and drinks and then left. If youre worried about getting a table, arrive 30 minutes to an hour before the show. Nobody sat at our table, but they do allow people to join you at your table if other tables are taken. The free show, performed by Linsey Alexander, was so much fun that we set our expectations high for the paid show at 9:30pm, that late show was just as good if not, dare I say, better. We ended up having to leave after an hour because we were super tired from travelling all day, but the show was great!! There were people in the audience from all over the country and some from Hungary and Australia. We will definitely be back!

Laid back local spot a few blocks away from the intensity of the downtown core. Matt Hendricks gave a quality performance, and the chicken jambalaya was spicy yet satisfying. Huit/dix (Please note: an automatic 18% gratuity is added for groups of 5 or more people)

What an amazing place with great blues memorabilia of true legends. Buddy Guy played at 11:30 when we were there. Mind. Blown. The music was unbelievable. The food was very good. However, when we arrived around 7 pm, all of the seating was taken. We had to choose from going upstairs to get a table and be served food - while watching a live feed - or standing for the next 5+ hours. This is disappointing, everyone there paid $65+ per ticket to be there. I would prefer that they sell tickets for house seating, standing room, or overflow at different prices so that audience members go in knowing what the experience will be. I have been to other blues/jazz clubs that only sell enough tickets as the seats that are available and that was a better experience. I understand that their website says this is the policy, it was just disappointing.

That man absolutely rips it up!!!! I lost 2 tickets in the cab going to the club. Buddys daughter Shauna worked tirelessly and I was finally able to have my wife email the electronic receipts and she scanned my phone and got us in..... Thank you so much. And Mr Guy is coming to Indy this summer so I can see him again

Awesome, I would definitely like to visit again. The music was awesome! I was there with my mom and aunts senior group, we had buffet style food. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was great.

Everytime Im in Chicago, Ill 100% go out of my way to come back to buddy guys again. The food was ok of the best Ive had my whole trip. The live music was just as good and the staff was very friendly. This is not a place not to miss on any kind of visit to the area.

Aptly named, Chicagos own musical legend does a juke joint Chicago style. The menu is just so down home and bluesy, the big room atmosphere makes you feel like home, and the art + unique memorabilia is fascinating. One of the coolest joints in Chicago! And those January Buddy Guy shows are unforgettable.

Great time! I definitely recommend making time to go and enjoy the music. 20 dollars to get in and the food is a reasonable price. I tried two different drinks both of which I enjoyed. One was called the Blues and the other was an Orange Whip. Husband had a dark beer which he really enjoyed. Dont worry Im posting pics of the drinks and food. I had ribs, coleslaw and fries. Hubby had a sampler of Jambalaya, Gumbo, red bean and rice and hmm I cant remember right now cuz I had such a great time, but I do have pics of the menu which I am posting so zoom in and take a look. I dont usually give 5 stars and Im not sure if it was the drinks or what lol jk but it was worth it. There were people from all over the world there, so I guess you can say it is world famous. We parked down the block at a lot under the L so it was super convenient. The entertainment was GREAT.

Slept in an alley like a real blues man.. made it too the country.. times are a changing. No doubt. Who is gonna fill them shoes..No idea

Decent vegan options. The fried okra and veggie gumbo werent bad. Didnt get a chance to try the black bean burger or onion rings, but those are both options. And the live music was great.

The most amazing place which is historical in its own right. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a couple of songs performed by the man himself. Buddy Guy is a legend and I cant recommend enough a trip to his place. You will need to check if he is there if you want to meet him as he is often there in the evening. I heard that he does not perform much and we got very lucky! Food and service was outstanding.

Wow! What an enjoyable evening. I met Buddy Guy, Linsey Alexander, and other surprise guests. The band was fantastic, the food was good, I will definitely go again. Bar atmosphere, casual dress. Highly recommended. I had a most enjoyable blues/blues rock evening!

Excellent blues spot. The local talent when i went was amazing. Drinks were good as well. Didnt try the food but it smelled good. Maybe next time.

Always standing room only when Buddy is in town. Great Blues all of the time. Menu is good for a traditional taste of southern cooking. Bar staff keeps everyone happy. A must visit if you want to experience the blues at its best!

Cool live music venue. It was really crowded but after about an hour and a half we were finally able to get a table. As expected in a club like this the drinks are a little expensive. A margarita and a beer were $15. That is about what we expected. A shot of tequila was $9. Thought that was a tad high. All in all a great place to visit in Chicago.

I was totally blown away! Had the privilege of seeing Nora Jean...amazing! Music beyond words...the food was first rate as well! Cant wait to go back...long way from the UK !

Great atmosphere for live band, good southern food, and just a good time overall. Buddy Guy the Legend is a down to earth man. What a great Legacy.

Coolest place in south loop! Will definitely be bringing anyone that visits me here! Such an amazing atmosphere, great music, and delicious food!

Went here ~15 years ago, Buddy Guys is still going strong and keeping the blues alive. Small, intimate venue serving soul food - a must-go-to for any visit to Chicago!!

SENSATIONAL Blues Pub!The night I visited the place, I saw a concert by a group called Paper Tongue!Too much !I met Buddy Guy, took a picture with him, and got an autograph on his Album.#recomendo

This place is AMAZING!!! The food was fantastic, the music was so good I was dancing in my seat the whole night, and the service and staff was top notch. They have a ton of memorabilia throughout thats really neat to look at and the talent that performs here is just incredible. If you want to experience the blues and feel the pulse of Chicago, look no further than Buddy Guys Legends!

My future father in love love this family since I was young girl

The best of the blues await you in this fuss-free, soulful hotspot. We were thoroughly entertained by the talented lineup of musicians, and we enjoyed the night while snacking on amazing soul food. We were also lucky enough to see a performance by the living legend himself, Buddy Guy. Whether youre a fan of the blues or not, your visit to Chicago wont be complete without a night in this place.

Had a great time ! Get there early if you want to seat at a table

Small intement blues bar great food great music.Food prices are absolutely reasonable.

Ablsolutly awesome place! High recommend visiting, listing, enjoying the best music in the world. Thank you for great evening.

Awesome. Good food and great music. Loved seeing the memorabilia on the wall and in the case. Food prices arent bad and the $10 cover was well worth the legendary artists that okay there. Highly recommend

We went to the acoustic set at 5:30 and it was great. Not too crowded, great food, great music. The jambalaya was excellent!

Really nice people that work there. Great jazz and great food. We were there for the dinner hour from 5 till 8 and the band they had playing was really good.

The ambience was great, and we sat at a table with 2 very friendly tourists like us. The food was good. But the service from the staff was way too sloppy. Mistakes, not listening, practically throwing plates at us, seriously. I would have said 3 stars...but on the way out I learned that Mr. Buddy Guy himself is typically right there mingling with the customers whenever he can....now that is cool. Maybe next time I will see him.

Food was great, best collards Ive had in quite a while! Music was fun and great to listen to! Highly suggest a visit

Enjoy some good music while you drink at the bar or sit down to eat. Spacious and clean. With nice decor and decent beer selection. They do have a cover charge for most evening performances but it is a good place to hear some good live music for free as well.

Yes!!! So good. We both really enjoyed the food - but it was the whole experience that made this one great. From when arrived, being told that Buddy Guy will gracing us with his presence, to the food, to the opening band, to Big James and the Chicago Blues Band, to Buddy Guy singing the blues... it was a night to be remembered and cherished forever. Thanks Buddy Guys Legends! If we ever come back to Chicago, you can count on us to return.

Awesome place for a night of blues! We came in on a Thursday night and the band was amazing! Very nice music and great atmosphere. Staff was really friendly as well.

Great Music, very friendly, but the Old Fashioned was only Ok, sugar water vs. Simple Syrup:(

Awesome time,seen Buddy on 1/19/19, great music reasonably priced drinks,friendly staff. Buddy was available after show also for autographs. Be aware for Buddys shows you might be standing.

Great bar. Great music. Had to stand as it was super busy... Recommend to come earlier so you can get a table...

We were in town and dropped in, and we sure were glad we did! Buddy Guy was at the bar, and we met him, and then he played and sang on stage. What a treat! Good drinks, excellent food, and dont forget to look on the walls for great music memorabilia.

This place is phenomenal. Stopped by one random weeknight while waiting for a table at Lou Malnatis nearby. The band was incredible, especially for no cover!We were back for a private event the following night, and the band was far too good for me to be shamefully forgetting their name. On their own, they were ridiculously good, killing it all night, and keeping the dance floor blocked solid. Im not sure how often this happens on a regular basis, but Buddy Guy himself showed up and sang a couple tunes, giving them a plug and putting the night over the top.A highlight of my visit to Chicago, for sure.

Cool place. Eclectic group. Had a blast!

I went to Buddy Guy Legend Club while vacationing in Chicago, August 2019. I took a picture with Buddy and he autograph a Tee Shirt I brought at the club. Buddy performed that night and ripped the place. Very nice club and entertainment was 5 star.I cant wait to go back to Chicago and visit Buddy Guy Legend Club!!!!

Buddy came up onstage as a bit of a surprise. Food was pretty good, we had a fried seafood appetizer platter. Drinks were expensive but on par with what you can expect for a night out in chicago

5 stars for the hospitality and live music. The food was priced right for avg food fare..you probably wont remember the food as much as the music. The server was polite and patient with our group of 9. I wish there was a way of chipping in on musicians tip on my food bill. I rarely carry cash, so couldnt toss some Bills in the bucket.

Very good live music

Music is great. I have been there several times with my friends. We love the vibes and of course BUDDY GUY who we met. Also took a picture with BUDDY GUY

Very cool place to have a dinner and to enjoy some good live music. The food is amazing and the live music is helping you with the mood. In the menu you are going to find a lot of things so if you need any help with your order just ask the staff and they will help you out.

The true legend Buddy’s family own restaurant. Great place for live blues shows. Nice decor and good food. Come and see Buddy’s Grammys!

Great music, nicely decorated venue, drink prices are okay.

Really great spot with amazing authentic blues music. The place is really owned by Buddy and you never know when he will just show up at the bar! Super cool stuff memorabilia one the walls, a very historic place. The food is great too with constant smells tempting you for a snack. The music is always lively and the performers are always so nice and fun. Cant wait till I live across the street!

My husband and I often share meals, and our visit to Buddy Guys was no different. We shared a large blackened catfish dinner with rice and collard greens. It was delicious! The live music was good, the vibe was relaxed and friendly, and service was friendly but not intrusive. Thumbs up!

Great little stop off whilst I had 3 hours in Chicago. Great food, great music and an interesting establishment. Free entry before 8pm I think to. Oh and they have a signed Tom Petty

Get local live music and great food at Buddy Guys!

Great atmosphere. Blues & beer. Modest cover

Amazing time tonight. Great food! Great Service!! Great music!! And Buddy makes an appearance, he still has it, that voice, amazing!!!

To commercial for my taste, we like the gritty soulful style. The musicians were very good but didnt seem to be into it. Just punching the clock. The drinks were over priced. Way cool memorabilia displayed.

Really nice spot to listen to good music, and to have good food (simple but tasty) and drinks. Perfect place for a team building event ;-)

Great experience and music but the staff needs to get a grip. It was a Wednesday night and we tried to put too many people at a four top and the bouncer had a cow!Do you want our business or not?

Buddy Guy is amazing. The food is pretty good too. The blackened catfish was some of the best Ive ever had.

We were visiting from Canada, and made a point to visit. $20 cover charge when we arrived after 23:00. Wonderful music, drink prices seemed to be the normal. We enjoyed every second of being here.

Always a great experience. The place is clean, shows off some cool memorabilia, the drinks are strong, and the staff are all top notch professionals.

Great musicians and good food! Friendly atmosphere as well. I will definitely come again.

Been at Buddys Legends many times. Good and service always good and music great. Saw Pistol Pete last night. WOW. This guy was awesome, high energy, and nonstop. Great guitarist.

Every time I come always enjoy the music and drinks

A Chicago legend! My colleagues and I saw the Lauren Mitchell band here and was blown away by the soul food, venue and music! This is a must if you are in Chicago and enjoy blues music!

Always a good time. The go to for live music, great food and drinks. My family that visits from out of town demands we go everytime they visit.

Music was outstanding

My favorite date spot. I love the live music. Needs more vegetarian/vegan dishes on the menu though.

Great place for free music and food. Enjoyed the fried oysters and fries and they were a great price,,,, tried the crab cakes and they were frozen and I would not recommend,,,,left one of them on the plate,,,, enjoyed the music,,, drink prices were reasonable,,, staff was good,,, thank you!

The original Legends was the best. 754 S. Wabash. I lived in that place. And actually got to play there by sitting in with musicians. Those were good days. The new facility is nice....only been there once. Plan on going again just harder now because I dont live in the city anymore. Have met Buddy Guy many times and signed some nice Blues literature for me....

The food didnt taste fresh, like it was out a freezer bag, and they charged a $20 cover and its was in no way worth it.