While definitely one of the best-looking bars in the city, there's an underwhelming sense of followthrough in some of the food.\nAll the elements are there - the concept, the vibe, the menu - all get high marks in my book.\n\nThe concept - A gastropub started by those born and raised in this great city FOR those living in this great city. Love that. My husband is an LV native so when this place opened a few years ago, I knew this would be a great spot to take him on a date. And it was!  While the place has evolved some over the years, the concept is still cool. it's a true locals locals' bar.\n\nThe vibe here is just different, in a good way. I'm a Jersey girl but I've been to Chicago a bunch of times --- this place definitely has this a Chicago bar vibe unique in these parts. The booths, the couches and all of the TVs - BAR finds a way to do it with a nod to elegance.There's a romance to this place that goes beyond dinner & drinks and happy hour. That hasn't gone away since day one. Plus they have some of the friendliest staff in town.\n\nThe menu covers every angle...and they've upgraded their happy hour menu (5 dollar apps till 7) but here's where 2 stars fall off. My last few visits have been lackluster on the food side. For happy hour last week,  I had the mac and cheese bites, the ahi tuna, and the catfish. I didn't care for any of it really. The catfish was bland. The mac and cheese bites were okay but I wish you had a non-spicy option.. the ahi tuna app was stale and just not very good. I should have just stuck with the sliders. Sometimes though, restaurants lower the quality of their food fare for happy hour ( a la Yardhouse?!!) so maybe just maybe the other food is great when you're paying full price. \n\nI would definitely recommend BAR, especially for a drinks, an after-work hangout and the sliders of course....but I'll hold off on other food during HH.