Rueben’s Burger Bistro

Visited November 2012.

I didn’t know about this place until I got to Walnut Brewery and the bartender mentioned a burger place pretty much across the street that I should check out. Glad I did. Unfortunately I didn’t eat anything but I did have a glass of La Chouffe. The tap line up was pretty good. Yes, there was some crap in the lineup but there were plenty of good choices too. I sat at the bar for a while sipping my Chouffe and then headed down the street to Old Chicago. The set up could probably use some work as it was somewhere between diner and low class restaurant but the bar was nice.

A moderately sized sports bar, good tap list. They have 40 taps, primarily Belgian and other imports, though they always have a handful of nice american micros. It’s not exotic or rare beer, but nice to have on tap. Good happy hour prices, not so much otherwise. Food is mediocre to decent bar food, burgers, sandwiches, fries. Service is generally prompt. The ambiance/atmosphere isn’t for me, a bit noisy and distracting, but I go for the beer.

televisions, loud radio music, bright neon signs... if they’re going for "headache-inducing upscale applebee’s" they nailed it perfectly. taps are pedestrian, the same 7-8 beers you can find at most belgian bars in the states. belgian bottle selection also common. just thinking about this place gives me a headache.

Rueben’s has the best Belgian selection i have ever seen. They said over 70 belgian beers....not counting off menu bottles. The food is also excellent and their "Halfy Hour" (half off all beers and apps) is killer. Come early most nights because it fills up fast.