Buddy Guy's Legends Review

An Amazing Experience!
Classic blues club, featuring exceptional live music in a cozy atmosphere with authentic Cajun fare. Ample memorabilia and nostalgia from Buddy Guy's multiple Grammy winning career. If you can visit in January, when Buddy Guy performs, don't hesitate; you are in for a truly memorable event. Central downtown location is a plus too.

For an excellent evening the BGL. good music and good food. I will come back

Odd place. There are pathways like the DMV. do not to stand there, just letting you know. Got yelled at for standing there. There are chairs on the side for people to wait. After 8:30 I believe there is a cover. You are not allowed to record. Drinks are $$$$ and they are not even good. Food is ok. After all this atmosphere is great, performers have nothing to do with how the place functions.

Excellent bar .. restaurant. Typical American food at a good price .. cover to enter. Good and varied liquors .. every day live bands .. with a spectacular atmosphere .. highly recommended.

Amazing!
20- $ the entrance to the show, dinner separately ...
Good food, kind of step!
But the shows are not to believe

This is a great place to come and enjoy some awesome blues. They have reasonable prices on drinks and food. The food is great and what soul food should be, flavorful and not greasy. Cajun popcorn (fried crawfish w/ fries) are great to eat while sipping your beer and listening to the music.

We would definitely come back. The only lacking thing would be the tables. If you want a seat at a prime table, you better get there early.

Visited there last week. A great place to go for live music in Chicago. Had a great time. Apparently Buddy came out and joined the band for a few songs during the first set - unfortunately we missed that. Still - a great night.

Great food
Fantastic service
Cool vibe
Awesome music

Owned by Buddy Guy, simply one of the greatest blues artists of all time. I was truly honoured.

A great show from a great bluesman. The cover is expensive but beer was cheap.

Buddy performed when we were there, made it even better! Would go back regardless!

Spectacular. I have nothing more to say. Incredible place to see blues concerts while having a beer. The tables are usually occupied unless you go hours before the concert begins. And if you have the opportunity to see Buddy Guy, it is a true legend, pure charisma, great! The entrance cost $ 55 that is well worth it !!!

What a great place- good food, atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Buddy Guy was AMAZING!! we will go back sooner rather than later!

We bought regular tickets online, thinking we can enjoy a nice evening while sitting, drinking and listening to music. Well, we were wrong. Arriving an hour before is not a guarantee to get a seat. We were very disappointed. Big waste of our money. Music was ok. Nothing more. Cocktail prices are too high!!! Not worth the time or money

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

awesome time at Buddy Guys
it was nice meeting Buddy Guy and got to see him sing!!!

The music and food was awesome. Super huge portions! Great Jazz on Sunday nights!

Decent vegan options. The fried okra and veggie gumbo weren't bad. Didn't get a chance to try the black bean burger or onion rings, but those are both options. And the live music was great.

While this place may not be the most authentic place for Chicago Blues and Jazz, their food is solid and the place is a great spot to bring a small group for just a taste of Chicago's best.

Crazy packed place but the music is fantastic. A must for any Chicagoan or tourist that digs the blues.

If you get here early enough to get a spot, or table, you can feel up close and personal with some of the best music acts out there today. I've been here multiple times and a bunch of them were right after the Jazz Festival so you know the shows are amazing. Great music, could use a little updating but that doesn't take away from the great tunes and fun times.

Visited on a night when Buddy was there-- while some of the patrons suggested that the blues were strictly for a particular set of ppl, Buddy himself was not so prejudiced as to who can like--and play--the blues. the blues can be felt by everyone--no matter race or age.

The memorabilia is very good, much better than the hard rock coffee, the very good food will come back at night to listen to the music.

Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic music, truly an experience!

Um so it's 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 it's a bluesy late night bar ambiance, very crowded and dark. But that's where the charm lies. They engage the crowd while entertaining with amazing vibes/music. Little tough to get s
Prompt service but that's to be expected in a setting like this.
Highly recommend but understand this is a late night blues bar setting.

Excellent place, good food excellent musicians, in my opinion the winds stand out and I even had the luck to listen to Buddy Guy!

Good music. Get there eww early or its standing room only. 4 stars b/c they need a dance floor.

A weird thing to note, but I was grateful the staff actually managed the clear aisle so you didn't get stuck on one end. Even if I needed a few reminders

The food didn't taste fresh, like it was out a freezer bag, and they charged a $20 cover and it's was in no way worth it.

We walked in off the street to great music, drinks, and an awesome menu with lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Cool place! If you are a Blues music lover, this place is a must visit place when in Chicago. Buddy Guy himself is a living legend!

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

Packers / bears night, we had our Packer gear on, and we were the only two they told that there was a $10 cover charge. Pathetic display, never again.

Food is fantastic. The music was phenomenal, although almost uncomfortably loud. Service is good, but slow.

Great place to listen to good music. If you want to watch the main show, you pay $ 10.00 and then pay for what you consume. Place unavailable when in Chicago.

Amazing. Nice waiters. Perfect food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT

One of the most characteristics jazz club in Chicago. A few blocks away from the very central Michigan Avenue, it offers a wide selection of craft beers and food. While the interior decoration is quite minimal, the live music is very enjoyable. Food is also good, and prices are reasonable. Finally, be aware that you need to pay 10$ (preferably cash) to get in.

Get there early if you want a seat at a table! Alternatively, get there late since people starting clearing out toward the end of the night.

Was a dream of mine to perform on that stage. Spent big money on the "Jam" tickets. List of performers filled up so quickly, there was no way I was gonna get onstage that night. Oh well, I only flew from Florida to do it. If you are not a local performer, you won't get your shot.

Playing the blues from dusk till dawn. Blues bands every night.

Stopped off for a couple beers and some blues. We had a good time, the music was great and the staff was outstanding.

My favorite place to stop in Chicago. Great food and great music.

Great food, booze and live blues. This place is legendary!

Nice place. I went to hear Noteworthy band, they were great!

I live 30 min from the City (non rush hour of course!) and of all the choices for music this is one of my FAVORITES! Why??

1. The Sound Quality! This place was built for listening to music. To sit 10 feet from screaming guitars and be able to hear each note or even say something to the person next to me means a lot of thought was put into creating a venue for listening to music. When I am listening to a favorite band in a venue with the sound quality of a tin can, ( a common experience) I want to stab pokers into my ears.

2. Buddy Guy , and family members who are always visible keeping an eye on the place, continues to stay true to his original intent. To create a Blues Club. Cozy, smallish, high quality, professional talent and a focus on music and food.
This despite what I perceive as constant pressure from tourist crowd. I know it is exciting to hear blues great blues music in a small setting but selfies in front of the stage while the band plays does not really help you appreciate the sound. Buy a t shirt on your way out, and brag about your experience later, Your friends will believe you, you don't need proof.

3. The Food. For Exceptionally reasonable prices, my experience has been delicious, standard southern fare. Fried oysters, gumbo, ribs, cornbread. Michelin Star Rating? no, but standards are very high for their modest Chicago City prices. Everyone will find something yummy, be filled up with generous portions and have $$ left to tip the (in my experience) courteous and attentive wait staff.

4. The Music! go listen to the music!!!

Good music food kinda a bit expensive but a good time

Had an awesome time, the food was delicious and the band and singer Jimmy Johnson was awesome so glad I made that visit on my last night to top off my trip to the Chicago area

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?

Been there many, many times. Always a great experience! The staff is the BEST! The food is AMAZING!! Great atmosphere, top notch sound, I could go on and on...... Just go and get your own Legends experience. You won't regret it!!!!

Kinda like a chain store ! Very clean and good food !

They forgot my cornbread. Not a fan of the gumbo, more watery than I like it, would not get it again.

The live music was pleasant enough, but the food was not. The greens were tough and I had to eventually leave it because it wouldn't 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 didn't stay for the 9:30 show, so I can't comment on that. Overall, it really was a 3 1/2 Stars.

Great place to have some food and listen to great music. All ages are here so great place for anyone.

By far this is one of the best blues places in Chicago obviously it is owned by Blues Legend so why wouldn't it be but the talent that plays here is incredible I really love this place

One of the best places to listen to Blues music, there is a unique atmosphere and all the artists I saw were of the highest level !!! Go there !!!

So if you like the blues, definitely worth a visit. Great atmosphere and legend Buddy Guy was also there.

Sunday afternoon they host a free band, typically from 5-8pm.

Nice place, friendly staff, nice music. The food was good as well! This band appears the 4th Sunday-love their sound and vibe!

What a great night out. The food was on point and the music.... Oh man was the music good! The sound in this place is perfect. I can't wait to get back to Chicago for another night of blues and a crawfish

Good place. $10 IN around 9pm as they play blues. I was skeptical but it was nice. Sat at the bar, then buddy arrived and sat very nearby us although as it's not my scene I didn't really know anything about him/blues until after. Bit like hard rock with memorabilia on the wall.