Rivers

4.0

1749 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Good for business meals
Great for scenic views
Romantic

Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Building, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. Rivers is an all occasion venue featuring a relaxed yet upscale dining room & a large outdoor deck for alfresco dining during warm weather months.
Rivers is the perfect place for a business lunch, or for meeting friends after work for happy hour drinks or dinner. It's next-door proximity to the Civic Opera House, as well as all downtown theaters makes Rivers an excellent pre-theatre choice before the show begins. The United Center is also close by & Rivers is an ideal "first stop" for meeting friends for a Bulls or Hawks game. Please note: Rivers Restaurant does not take reservations online for parties larger than 14. Reservations are for Dining Room only. Patio seating is on a first come basis.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ivan Fonseca
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

Location
10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Area
Downtown / Loop
Cross Street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Healthy StartUS$13.00
Egg Whites / Fresh Spinach / Mushrooms / Roasted Tomato / Asparagus / Feta Cheese
Rivers BreakfastUS$12.00
Two Eggs Any Style / Roasted Potatoes / Choice of: Grilled Ham / Sausage / Bacon / Maple Chicken Sausage
Three Egg OmeletUS$12.00
Choose Any Three Ingredients: Smoked Salmon / Ham / Bacon / Cheddar Cheese / Goat Cheese / Tomato / Onion / Green Pepper / Spinach / Mushrooms / Asparagus

Skillets

Served with toast

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast SkilletUS$11.00
Sweet Potatoes / Brussels Sprouts / Mushrooms / Roasted Corn / Asparagus / Onions / Fried Egg
Hearty SkilletUS$12.00
Maple Bacon Sausage / Andouille / Ham / Spinach / Tomato / Onions / Peppers / Potatoes / Egg Any Style

Specialties

Served with roasted potatoes or fruit

Eggs FlorentineUS$12.00
Herb Roasted Tomato / Sautéed Spinach / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise
Eggs BenedictUS$12.00
Canadian Bacon / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & BerriesUS$10.00
Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Griddled French Toast & BerriesUS$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Gluten Free French Toast & BerriesUS$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
MuffinsUS$4.00
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Toast & Bagels

Avocado ToastUS$10.00
Thick Cut Whole Grain Toast / Piment Espelette / Chili Lime Avocado / Roasted Tomato Garnish
Madison Street BagelUS$6.00
Cream Cheese / Fresh Basil / Fresh Mint / Chives / Thyme / Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon BagelUS$10.00
Cream Cheese / Red Onion / Capers
Plain BagelUS$4.00
Cream Cheese

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & YogurtUS$10.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Plain Yogurt / Berries
Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh BerriesUS$8.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Choice of Milk
Organic OatmealUS$8.00
Brown Sugar / Raisins / Choice of Milk

Sides

EggUS$2.00
Chicken SausageUS$3.00
Maple Bacon SausageUS$3.00
Pork SausageUS$3.00
Smoked BaconUS$4.00
Roasted PotatoesUS$3.00
Two Toast SlicesUS$3.00
English MuffinUS$3.00
Green SaladUS$4.00
Roasted or Sliced TomatoUS$2.00
Fruit BowlUS$4.00
Fresh Berry BowlUS$8.00

Beverages

Coffee
Espresso Sgl / Dbl
Cappuccino / Latte
Hot Teas
Milk
Soy, Almond Milk
Iced Tea
Bottled Teas
Juices
Orange / V-8 / Tomato / Grapefruit / Cranberry
Mimosa
Bloody Mary

What 1,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
1.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,749 Reviews

FF
FergieFerg
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Reviewed on 14 January 2020
1. Overall 4
The Rivers is always a nice place to have dinner before or after the opera. They have a wonderful selection of dishes and the food and service are always excellent.
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YolandaR
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on 13 January 2020
1. Overall 4
Always enjoy myself will it be the friends or the wine tasting.
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TimF
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on 16 December 2019
1. Overall 4
Average American businessman fare. Won’t disappoint, but doesn’t inspire either.
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EMKV
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Reviewed on 16 December 2019
1. Overall 4
We go here often before the opera. They have always been very accommodating and the food has always been great. The menu doesn't seem to change much, though. Looking forward to something new there next time.
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ChiFoodieGal
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Reviewed on 2 December 2019
1. Overall 4
Food here is actually really good, as are the drinks. Service was good and fast. We came for a pre-theater drink and snacks and had a great experience. the apps we ordered were all REALLY good - was pleasantly surprised. Would come back!
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Casey
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on 12 November 2019
1. Overall 2
Bad service. Couldn’t figure out how to get service or a table. No real host. Just a cashier and bartender who ignored us. Finally someone said just table and eventually a server came by.
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BusinessQ
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on 3 November 2019
1. Overall 4
Decent restaurant good food. This is silly open table to require more than 50 words this is filler people should be allowed to write what then want as little as they want
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LizfromChicago
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on 2 November 2019
1. Overall 5
Food : excellent, service: wonderful, company: the best.
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EWAG
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on 10 October 2019
1. Overall 5
Great atmosphere, delicious food and wine, superb service.
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NancyW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on 9 October 2019
1. Overall 5
Excellent food, great service. Lunch, dinner, happy hour.
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10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

Cross Street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Area
Downtown / Loop
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ivan Fonseca
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

Rivers

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Additional information

Organic Farm Eggs

Egg Centric

Healthy StartUS$13.00

Rivers BreakfastUS$12.00

Three Egg OmeletUS$12.00

Skillets

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast SkilletUS$11.00

Hearty SkilletUS$12.00

Specialties

Eggs FlorentineUS$12.00

Eggs BenedictUS$12.00

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & BerriesUS$10.00

Griddled French Toast & BerriesUS$10.00

Gluten Free French Toast & BerriesUS$10.00

MuffinsUS$4.00

Toast & Bagels

Avocado ToastUS$10.00

Madison Street BagelUS$6.00

Smoked Salmon BagelUS$10.00

Plain BagelUS$4.00

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & YogurtUS$10.00

Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh BerriesUS$8.00

Organic OatmealUS$8.00

Sides

EggUS$2.00

Chicken SausageUS$3.00

Maple Bacon SausageUS$3.00

Pork SausageUS$3.00

Smoked BaconUS$4.00

Roasted PotatoesUS$3.00

Two Toast SlicesUS$3.00

English MuffinUS$3.00

Green SaladUS$4.00

Roasted or Sliced TomatoUS$2.00

Fruit BowlUS$4.00

Fresh Berry BowlUS$8.00

Beverages

Coffee

Espresso Sgl / Dbl

Cappuccino / Latte

Hot Teas

Milk

Soy, Almond Milk

Iced Tea

Bottled Teas

Juices

Mimosa

Bloody Mary

Overall ratings and reviews

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