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South Branch, Chicago, IL

South Branch

4.8
4.8
1244 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 546-6177
  • Website
    https://www.southbranchchicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
  • Location
    100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Branch offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "great service." The atmosphere is welcoming, with options for outdoor seating and a scenic river view. Ideal for business dinners or casual lunches, patrons praise the "exceptional service," although some dishes could be hotter. Overall, a "fabulous experience."

1,244 Reviews

  1. Sheila

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was too noisy. I shouldn’t have to shout at my companion during my meal.

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  2. Linda

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a 4:45 reservation for a pre-Lyric Opera show at 7:00 pm and to catch up after the holidays. We had cocktails (Espresso martini and Tito’s martini) and shared two apps - the calamari and the poke tuna nachos. Food and drinks were excellent and enough for dinner. Service was perfect - attentive, but never too attentive. We were never rushed and had plenty of time to chat and have a coffee to finish. Location is PERFECT for the Lyric. It got a little noisy at 6:00. Highly recommended!

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good. The server was hovering quite a lot.

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  4. Kevin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service. Perfect spot for a catch-up lunch.
    South BranchResponded on 4 February 2025
    We love a yap session of lunch! Thanks for popping in and taking the time to leave a review. Cheers!

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  5. Pamela

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Do not order the ahi tuna salad. Inedible. Service and ambience were fine.

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  6. Danielle

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, as per usual and great wait staff as well!

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was wonderful. And the food was delicious as usual. The only slight critique I would offer is that the sweet potato fries and the chicken tortilla soup could have been a little hotter. Other than that, we enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back. Thank you.

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  8. Carrie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We stopped on our way to the theater for dinner. Great beer selection. Had the Bang bang shrimp tacos and the South Branch burger. Food was good and the service was quick. It was not super crowded or loud so it was an enjoyable dinner. Would definitely go back.

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  9. RobertS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not warm. Ordered soup and a hot mail that weren't at an adequate temperature.

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  10. Mandy

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic happy hour or business dinner(they have a private room to rent) location. I would not recommend for a date location.

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FAQs

South Branch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 546-6177.

South Branch is rated 4.8 stars by 1244 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South Branch

100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.southbranchchicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 546-6177
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
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