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Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

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!
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🎶 Live music this weekend — Friday night only! 🎶Join us tomorrow, Friday May 29th from 7–10PM for Ballad Rage. A genre-b...
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!

We’re officially live on Resy. 🔥🐖🦪You can now book your table at Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar directly through Re...
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.

Shuck Yeah — $1 Oysters Are BACK Every Tuesday 🦪Your favorite reason to cancel plans has returned.$1 oysters ALL DAY eve...
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.

🎶 Friday Night Blues at Briny Swine 🎶Join us Friday, May 22 from 7PM–10PM for an unforgettable night with Chicago blues ...
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!

🎶 Friday Night Blues at Briny Swine 🎶Join us Friday, May 22 from 7PM–10PM for an unforgettable night with Chicago blues ...
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!

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Memorial Day plans? We’ve got smoke signals from 12PM–10PM 🇺🇸🔥Can’t make it? We’ll bring the BBQ to you. Catering availa...
05/20/2026

Memorial Day plans? We’ve got smoke signals from 12PM–10PM 🇺🇸🔥

Can’t make it? We’ll bring the BBQ to you. Catering available! 🍖

Order online at www.brinyswine.com or call us at (773) 698-6012.

Catering BBQLovers

🍔👨‍👩‍👧 Sundays are still for family time at Briny Swine!While Kids Movie Night is postponed until Fall 2026, Kids Eat Fr...
05/17/2026

🍔👨‍👩‍👧 Sundays are still for family time at Briny Swine!

While Kids Movie Night is postponed until Fall 2026, Kids Eat Free continues every Sunday starting at 4PM 🎉

✔️ One FREE kids meal per adult meal
✔️ Kids under 12
✔️ Dine-in only
✔️ After 4:00PM
❌ Beverages not included

Bring the crew, grab some BBQ, and make Sunday dinner easy 😎

⚡️ LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND ⚡️We’ve got a stacked lineup and the vibes are HIGH 🍻🎶🎸 Friday NightGreasy Gravy | 7–10 PMBlue...
05/15/2026

⚡️ LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND ⚡️

We’ve got a stacked lineup and the vibes are HIGH 🍻🎶

🎸 Friday Night
Greasy Gravy | 7–10 PM
Bluesy grooves, cold drinks, and good times.

🌈 Saturday Night
The Victor Brown Band | 7–10 PM
Psychedelic jams and hippie vibes all night long.

✨ As always… NO COVER ✨

Come hang, grab some BBQ, and spend the weekend with us. Swipe through to check out the lineup ➡️

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$10 cocktails. $1 oysters.Math has never tasted this good. 🍸🦪Available daily during Happy Hour, from 4:00PM-6:00PM!
04/27/2026

$10 cocktails. $1 oysters.
Math has never tasted this good. 🍸🦪

Available daily during Happy Hour, from 4:00PM-6:00PM!

A proper Southern Monday 🍽️Fried chicken, potato wedges, pasta salad, squash casserole, and a warm buttermilk biscuit.Si...
04/19/2026

A proper Southern Monday 🍽️

Fried chicken, potato wedges, pasta salad, squash casserole, and a warm buttermilk biscuit.

Simple, classic, and exactly what you need!
Available ALL DAY, TOMORROW! 🔥

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.

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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!

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