Beer pairing at Moody Tongue
Dining Room guests on Yelp describe clear explanations of why each beer fits its course, and a well-paced progression. It's the place to explore beer styles with food, with the pairing at the center of the meal.
Many reviews of Moody Tongue are about the Bar, which is a separate experience. Praise for the Bar's steak or cake doesn't describe the Dining Room tasting. Dishes and celebration extras from past visits may not be repeated.
How much does dinner at Moody Tongue cost for two?
The menu is $175 per guest. The beer pairings are Classic at $75, Reserve at $115 and Grand Reserve at $145. Moody Tongue adds a 22% service charge, which includes the tip, and 10.75% sales tax. Two menus come to $427 with service. With tax on the food only, that's $464.63. If tax also applies to the service charge, it's $472.90. We show both tax calculations. Confirm which applies when booking.
Two Classic pairings take the total to $663.75, or $675.58 with the service charge taxed. Two Grand Reserve pairings take it to $849.60, or $864.74. Couples have a cheaper option. The FAQ lets two guests split one pairing for $25. Assuming the $25 is added to the pairing price, a shared Classic costs $100 and two menus come to $597.38, or $608.02. Confirm the split price when you book. A shared pairing may suit guests who want less beer. Confirm the portions and charges before choosing it.
How do you book a table at Moody Tongue?
The official reservations page now links to SevenRooms for Chicago's Dining Room. The FAQ still says OpenTable; the former OpenTable listing confirms bookings moved. The FAQ gives a 42-day window, midnight Central and a 24-hour booking cutoff. Confirm those rules on SevenRooms before you book. The Dining Room seats at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Dinner usually takes two to two and a half hours. An 8:30 seating may run until about 11 p.m.; confirm timing before making plans afterward. If nothing's open, email your name, phone number and preferred dates to contact@moodytongue.com for the Dining Room waitlist.
Cancellations and party-size changes need at least a week's notice. Inside that week there are no refunds, and any refund leaves out Stripe's card processing fees. Ask how much you pay when you book. Ask whether you can transfer a booking to someone else. Seatings start on time, and late arrivals may miss part of the meal, so call 312-600-5111 if you're running behind. The Bar has its own rules, including a $25 per guest fee for cancelling within 6 hours and a 3.5% surcharge you can ask to remove.
FAQ with booking, seating and cancellation terms
For five or more in the Dining Room, enquire directly; the Bar's seven-or-more rule is for another service. Before you pay, ask how much is due, whether any deposit counts toward dinner and whether you can transfer the booking.
Give dietary notice a week ahead
Email contact@moodytongue.com about allergies and aversions at least a week before dinner. The FAQ says "some restrictions unfortunately cannot be accommodated" and doesn't list which ones. The menu pairs food with beer, so if someone at your table avoids alcohol or gluten, ask what they'd drink instead. Ask about a non-alcoholic pairing.
There's no dress code. The FAQ says most Dining Room guests wear cocktail or business formal, "or, as we often hear it called, 'date ready'," and asks guests to skip strong perfume or cologne. There's no valet. Free street parking is on Wabash Avenue and 25th Street right outside, and 26th Street has meters. The restaurant suggests a rideshare, taxi or transit instead. The accessibility page on the site covers only the website, so ask about step-free access if you need it.
Compare before booking
EL Ideas is BYOB without corkage according to its OpenTable description, with $390 for two menus before tax and service. Ask about service charges before paying. Moody Tongue is $427 with its 22% service before tax and drinks, and sells beer pairings. Your shop purchase versus the pairing is part of the budget difference.
Galit has vegan options in every course. Moody Tongue asks for a week's dietary notice without listing the restrictions it can handle. If a guest avoids gluten or alcohol, confirm both food and pairing arrangements before buying this beer-focused dinner.
Sources
Prices and policies change, so confirm the terms for your date before paying.
- Diner reviews on Yelp
- FAQ with prices, booking terms, dietary and parking details
- Dining Room menu
- Dining Room location page with phone and seat count
- Moody Tongue locations
Checked September 28, 2026. Found a change? Send a correction with a source link.