Chemistry

4.5

1663 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 158 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for live music

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Area
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Lot

Popular dishes

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUS$22.00
Battered, tossed with spicy housemade garlic dressing
Wagyu SlidersUS$19.00
Caramel glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun
Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)US$18.00
Tossed with liquored house dressing
Truffle Alfredo FriesUS$18.00
Alfredo sauce, grated parmesan, truffle oil

The Dating Phase

Pasta, Soups, Salads

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUS$35.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushroom
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Shaved parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
Pasta alla VodkaUS$25.00
Penne pasta, top-shelf vodka, shaved parmesan, mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach
Soup of the DayUS$12.00

The Engagement

Seafood & Poultry. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Airline ChickenUS$38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUS$54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUS$48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUS$48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak FritesUS$48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*US$54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*US$74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb ChopsUS$54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY StripUS$79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu TomahawkUS$184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat YouUS$398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & TurfUS$310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet MignonUS$285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu TomahawkUS$480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Truffle Potato al GratinUS$14.00
AsparagusUS$14.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Creamed CornUS$14.00
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter CakeUS$20.00
Fried OreosUS$14.00
Ice CreamUS$8.00
Banana FosterUS$22.00

What 1,663 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food," vibrant live music, and a "total vibe." Guests highlight the restaurant's "phenomenal" service and thrilling atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. While some mention logistical challenges like reservation issues, the overall ambiance and culinary delights create a memorable visit.

1,663 Reviews

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Marlen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to chemistry and I loved it. Service was great all very nice and friendly. Food was so good and the drinks were just a good. If you’re looking for an aesthetic atmosphere with great food/drink presentations, chemistry would be the place.
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Rosalyn
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, beverages, ambience, service, and entertainment were all top notch! An absolute premier experience.
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Chantal
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, drinks were amazing. The ambience was amazing. They’re a bit on the pricey side and if you’re celebrating a birthday you get anything like a desert. But overall great experience I’ll definitely go back!
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Madison
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
A great experience. I loved the food and the drinks. Such a great experience but it is pretty pricey.
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Michaiah
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The short Hispanic bartender that worked the evening of 2/13 is obnoxiously rude! YUCK
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Aaliyah
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, a bit overpriced. Music was way too loud at first. I had to ask to turn it down. Also the artist they had for live music was not good.
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Lillian
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good but expensive, the drinks were great. Keep in mind when they ask you about your water type, if you choose anything but tap water, you will have to pay for it. Their drinks are excellent and the service was good. I recommend.
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Kari
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance, Service, Food, & Waiter were all Chef’s Kiss!!!!! I’m a very hard individual to make happy across the board but Chemistry delivered & exceeded my expectations. I’ll for sure be going back, the VIBES were like no other! 🙌🏽🥰👏🏽
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Makayla
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
It was nice but I wouldn’t be back. My bill was $222 and I left food and called multiple times no answer came back in and they threw it away and had a nasty attitude
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Trina
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks, ambience, staff was excellent on a Sunday evening. Will definitely go again
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Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.5 stars by 1663 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 158 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Hyde Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Cash not accepted

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUS$22.00

Wagyu SlidersUS$19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)US$18.00

Truffle Alfredo FriesUS$18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUS$35.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Pasta alla VodkaUS$25.00

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

The Engagement

Airline ChickenUS$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUS$54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUS$48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUS$48.00

The Marriage

Steak FritesUS$48.00

Filet Mignon*US$54.00

The Cowboy*US$74.00

Lamb ChopsUS$54.00

Dry-Aged NY StripUS$79.00

Wagyu TomahawkUS$184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat YouUS$398.00

Surf & TurfUS$310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet MignonUS$285.00

Wagyu TomahawkUS$480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Truffle Potato al GratinUS$14.00

AsparagusUS$14.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Creamed CornUS$14.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter CakeUS$20.00

Fried OreosUS$14.00

Ice CreamUS$8.00

Banana FosterUS$22.00

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