Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

Name: Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar
Address: 2577 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60614, US
Telephone: +17736986012
Price range: Not applicable
Rating: 4

Home
Lincoln Park
N. Clark Street
Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar is a new restaurant opening in Chicago in early 2023, offering Southern-style barbeque and fresh oysters. The owners, Katherine and Brandon Rushing, draw on their roots in South Carolina to deliver a menu of expertly smoked meats and delectable seafood dishes. Keep an eye out for them at upcoming food events and festivals!
(1)

Recent social media posts

09/06/2026

We’re open Labor Day! Doors at Noon.

Smoked meats, oysters, cocktails, and no reason to cook today.

09/03/2026

Griffen Handshake is back!

Friday 7-10pm. No Cover.

Come early, grab a seat and let the music take you away.

08/28/2026

TONIGHT, Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar 7:00PM!
NO COVER!

Crying Lions is the combination of childhood jazz roots from all 3 of its core members, sonically combined with the grunge and emo concepts from their lead singer Jesse Gasp.

Having performed all over the world, the 3 met as both neighbors and online friends; piecing original music along with covers in a way that gently, but chaotically creates a new sound.

Drake Faso, the brilliant guitarist and keyboardist for the group stems from over 25 years of performance ventures along with the impeccable rhythm and pocket skills of William Gingrich on drums, the group encapsulates the love of music, the passion, and the energy of all things life.

08/13/2026

Song Request Friday is back tomorrow night!
🎶 Sophie Michael takes the stage tomorrow at 7pm 🎶
Bring your song requests. See you there!

07/19/2026

We’re giving the smokers (and the crew 😉) a little TLC.

🚧 Briny Swine will be closed Monday, July 20 for maintenance so we can keep everything running smoothly.

Don’t worry—we’ll be back Tuesday with $1 oysters ALL NIGHT to make up for it. 🦪🔥

Thanks for understanding, and we’ll see you Tuesday!

07/16/2026

🎶 A rare Saturday at Briny Swine. 🎶

It’s not often we have live music from afternoon through the evening, but this weekend we’re doing just that. Join us for a full weekend of great music, smoked BBQ, and cold drinks.

Friday | 7–11 PM
🎸 Hypno Nun
Bringing their original New Orleans-inspired rock sound to kick off the weekend.

Saturday | 3–10 PM

🎸 Hypno Nun | 3–7 PM
Start the afternoon with their energetic blend of original rock.

🎷 The Victor Brown Band | 7–10 PM Stick around as one of Chicagoland’s favorite jam bands closes out the night with psychedelic rock, funk, rhythm & blues.
Whether you’re stopping in for a late lunch, Happy Hour, dinner, or staying all day, there’s a soundtrack waiting for you.

As always, no cover.
 📍 Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar
2577 N. Clark St. | Lincoln Park

06/24/2026

🧠 Trivia. 🍻 Drinks. ⚽ USA Soccer.

Make Thursday night a doubleheader at Briny Swine!

Start with Trivia Night, then stay for the USA Men’s National Soccer Team match at 9 PM. Nothing pairs better with a big game than BBQ, oysters, and your fellow soccer fans.

🇺🇸 Kickoff: 9 PM
📍 Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

Who’s ready to cheer on the Stars & Stripes?

LetsGoUSA

05/28/2026

🎶 Live music this weekend — Friday night only! 🎶

Join us tomorrow, Friday May 29th from 7–10PM for Ballad Rage.

A genre-bending Chicago duo blending haunting vocals, explosive energy, and soulful takes on rock, pop & R&B favorites alongside powerful originals.

Dark, emotional, unforgettable.

Don’t miss this performance at Briny Swine!

05/27/2026

We’re officially live on Resy. 🔥🐖🦪

You can now book your table at Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar directly through Resy — whether you’re craving smoked meats, fresh oysters, or a cocktail at the bar.

Reservations are open now. See y’all soon.

05/24/2026

Shuck Yeah — $1 Oysters Are BACK Every Tuesday 🦪

Your favorite reason to cancel plans has returned.

$1 oysters ALL DAY every Tuesday at Briny Swine — and yes, they’re still on Happy Hour daily from 4–6PM too. Because self-control is overrated.

05/22/2026

🎶 Friday Night Blues at Briny Swine 🎶

Join us Friday, May 22 from 7PM–10PM for an unforgettable night with Chicago blues veteran Gerry Hundt! A staple of legendary venues like Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy’s Legends, Gerry brings authentic blues energy straight from the Windy City. With album credits on Delmark, Blind Pig, and Blue Bella Records — plus appearances at the Chicago Blues Festival and Montreal Jazz Festival — this is a show you don’t want to miss.

🔥 Live Blues
🍖 Great BBQ
🍻 Cold Drinks
🎸 Real Chicago Sound

See you Friday night at Briny Swine Smokehouse!

Address

2577 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60614

Public transport: Take the CTA Red Line to the Grand or Chicago station, then transfer to the 66 bus heading West. Get off at the Ashland & Hubbard stop, and walk south on Ashland Avenue for three blocks.

Driving/parking: From downtown Chicago, take I-90/94 West and exit at Ogden Avenue. Turn right onto Ogden Avenue and then left onto Ashland Avenue. The restaurant is located on the left-hand side of the street. Street parking may be available nearby or there is a paid parking lot across the street from the restaurant.

Telephone

+17736986012

Website

http://brinyswine.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar:

Food Inspection

CONDITIONAL
PASS

Food safety rules last inspection date: 2025-07-16

What people say

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar is a highly anticipated restaurant that is set to open in early 2023 in Chicago. The restaurant promises to offer a unique dining experience rooted in two of South Carolina's most time-honored traditions - smokehouse and oyster bar. The owners, Katherine Rushing and Chef/Owner Brandon Rushing, have been actively engaging with the Chicago community through social media, attending events like First Bites Bash and expressing their excitement to participate in future culinary events.

The menu at Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar will feature South Carolina barbecue dishes prepared by Pitmaster Will Kalutz, including wings, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey breast and more. The oyster bar will also be a highlight of the restaurant with fresh oysters from Edisto Island, South Carolina being served daily.

The owners have shared glimpses of their future home on Clark and Wrightwood through social media posts and have expressed their eagerness to meet the people of Chicago. With such enthusiasm and passion for their craft, it's no doubt that Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar will become a beloved addition to the city's culinary scene. We can't wait to try out their delicious offerings!