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Where to Eat at United Center, Home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks

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Gear up for two great upcoming playoff runs as the Bulls and Blackhawks both take aim at titles. The United Center will be home for those games and more and there are lots of choices for you to eat up while you're there. We've compiled a guide of all the spots including our recommendations. So drop the nachos and try some of the items that would keep Derrick Rose and Jonathan Toews fueled and happy, such as Sweet Baby Ray's baby back ribs, or a loaded mac & cheese dog.

United Center’s Five Standouts

uc_brew_pub_large.jpgBudweiser Select Brew Pub and Carvery: Enjoy a full bar featuring specialty beers and fresh carved sandwiches including turkey, corned beef, roast beef and pesto caprese. Also stop in for live music before the game. [Section 108]

bar%20one.pngBar One: A full sports bar with an appetizers menu in an urban lounge setting, perfect for a quick stop-and-go without missing a second of the action. [Section 119]

smokehouse%20uc.jpgSweet Baby Ray's Smokehouse & BBQ: Enjoy Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue offerings that include pulled pork sandwich, smoked turkey sandwich, brisket sandwich and their famous baby back ribs. [Section 119]

iron%20works.pngIron Works Bar and Grill: Grab a bite to eat without missing a second of the action as the spot features 2 plasma screens. Grab a steak or Chi-Town chicken club sandwich served up with 7 different beers and have a seat in the casual seating area overlooking the Chicago skyline. [Section 309]

loaded%20dog.jpgLoaded Dog: Ditch the plain old regular hot dog and spice it up with some flavors such as mac & cheese and jalapenos. [Section 205]

* indicates special Eater recommendations

100 Level

Sideline: DiGiorno Pizza, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pretzels, Popcorn
Italian: DiGiorno Pizza, ½ lb Meatball Sandwich, Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sausage Sandwich
Grill: Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Sandiwch, Eisenberg Brat, Polish, Housemade Veggie Burger
Smart Zone: Deli Sandwiches, Salads, Fresh Popcorn, Gourmet Pretzels
Gluten Free: Hot Dogs, Nachos, Nacho Grande, Candy, Popcorn
Steakhouse: Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Angus Steak Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Ahi Tuna Burger
*Sweet Baby Ray's Smokehouse: Pulled Pork Sandiwch, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Brisket Sandwich, Baby Back Ribs
DiGiorno Pizza: DiGiorno Pizza, Footlong Italian Sausage, ½ lb Meatball, Domestic and Premium Beer, Cocktails, Wine
Ice Cream: Hard Scoop and Soft Serve Ice Cream
Jose Cuervo Cantina: Featuring six different types of Specialty Margaritas, Premium and Domestic Beers, Cocktails, Wine
Bocaditos: Tinga Chicken, Steak Tacos, Housemade Chips and Salsa
*Budweiser Brew Pub and Carvery: Domestic and Premium Draft Beer, Made-to-Order Turkey, Corned Beef, Roast Beef, Pesto Caprese Sandwiches
*Bar One: Full Bar, Appetizers

200 Level

Sideline: Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pretzels, Popcorn
Italian: DiGiorno Pizza, ½ lb Meatball Sandwich, Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sausage Sandwich
Grill: Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Sandiwch, Eisenberg Brat, Polish, Housemade
*Loaded Dog: An assortment of toppings on the traditional hot dog
Club Deli: Deli Sandwiches, Salads, Gluten Free Snacks, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pretzels, Popcorn
Sweet Treats: Gourmet Pretzels, Desserts, Hard Scoop Ice Cream
Mexican: Tinga Chicken and Steak Tacos, Nacho Grande and Quesadillas, Churros

300 Level

Sideline: DiGiorno Pizza, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pretzels, Popcorn
Italian: DiGiorno Pizza, ½ lb Meatball, Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sausage Sandwich
Mexican: Tinga Chicken and Steak Tacos, Nacho Grande and Quesadillas, Churros
Break Away: Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Garlic Parmesan Fries
*Iron Works Bar and Grill: Steak Sandwich, Chi-Town Chicken Club Sandwich
Madhouse on Madison Grill: Madhouse Burger, Mad Dog, Cheeseburger, Eisenberg Bratwurst, Polish, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Housemade Veggie Burger
Deli/Ice Cream: Deli Sandiwches, Salads, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Gluten Free Snacks
Backstage: Meatloaf Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Italian beef, Garret’s Popcorn
View Bars: Premium and Domestic Beers, Cocktails, Wine

Eater Chicago intern Jeffy Mai contributed this article.

United Center

1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL