Ina Mae
Southern restaurant (US) · Wicker Park
1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622
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Highlights
New Orleans-inspired tavern with creative fare & live music
New Orleans-inspired tavern with creative fare & live music
"Ina Mae is a casual restaurant in Wicker Park serving New Orleans–inspired food. The menu has good po’ boys, fried chicken, and beignets. And with a tree-lined patio and friendly staff that will make sure everyone (including your dog) has something to drink. During the summer, they have a Sno-ball takeout window." - adrian kane
"If you see us at this Wicker Park spot, we’ll probably have our hands (and our mouths) full of their fried chicken. The well-seasoned skin is covered in sturdy bits that look like stalagmites, which makes each bite satisfyingly crunchy. And the tender meat is a nice textural contrast, with a richness and tanginess from buttermilk. Get some of Ina Mae’s hot honey involved for a little sweetness and kick." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Chef Brian Jupiter takes diners down to the bayou at this New Orleans-inspired corner store tavern. Drawing upon his heritage and recipes passed down from his grandmother, the Louisiana native delivers soul food rife with seafood. The fresh catch can be enjoyed blackened (salmon, shrimp) or fried (catfish, oysters, crawfish, shrimp). To sample a bit of each, order the seafood tower that is large enough to feed several people. Make a reservation through Tock." - Sam Nelson
"Ina Mae Tavern is a New Orleans-inspired bar from Pioneer Tavern Group, the same company that gave Chicago Frontier and Lottie’s Pub. The bar was a former dive that’s been heavily remodeled with po’boys and more from acclaimed chef Brian Jupiter. Plenty of bars have fried food — fresh from the freezer! But with shrimp, fish, and more, there’s real taste and technique at Ina Mae’s." - Ashok Selvam
"At Big Easy-style tavern Ina Mae, chef Brian Jupiter and his team offer plates of fried or blackened catfish and Gulf shrimp accompanied by a pair of sides like Cajun fries or mac ‘n cheese. Diners can also get their seafood served on a po’boy dressed with mayo and hot sauce. Make a reservation through Tock." - Sam Nelson
