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The Emerald City, Chicago, IL

The Emerald City

4.2
4.2
271 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

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2 people
20:30
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Step into the magic of The Emerald City! ✨

Join us this season for Chicago’s ONLY Wicked x Wizard of Oz-inspired pop-up bar, where magic meets mystery for an unforgettable experience. From emerald-green décor to Instagrammable photo opps, themed nights, Emerald Elixirs and Oz Eats, we've created the ultimate escape to Oz! 💚

Want to make sure you’re part of the magic? 🌟
Book your table here and enjoy a reserved spot in the heart of The Emerald City, complete with our signature cocktails and delicious bites inspired by the land of Oz.

Whether you’re here for a perfect selfie, an enchanting night out, or just to indulge in some sweet treats and live tunes, The Emerald City has something for everyone. Grab your favorite people (or journey solo—we won’t judge!) and let’s make this season one to remember. 💚✨

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What 271 people are saying

The Emerald City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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The Emerald City dazzles with "ozmaing pop-up bars" and "incredible" Wicked themes. Guests love the "great atmosphere" and "tasty and creative" drinks. Perfect for family nights, it offers engaging staff and enchanting decor. While some find the music loud, the "outstanding service" and "delicious" food make it a must-visit.
271 Reviews
  1. Grace

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Wasn’t as nice as it seemed on tiktok. The menu was boring. The photo opps looked cheap and the lighting was bad, it seemed like they drew you in with the photo opps but they weren’t even thought out.

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  2. Ryan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The show was fantastic, drinks were wickedly immaculate, and the food was amazingly deliciousness! Would definitely do it again!!

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  3. Makenzie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Emerald City was without a doubt the most OZMAING pop-up bar we have every been to. The pictures online do not do it justice!

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  4. Katie VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on family night and had a great experience. The staff was helpful and patient with our children. The character company who played Glinda was outstanding! Her interaction with the children was spot on! The food was good, exactly what we expected. The decor was AMAZING! We drove quite a ways to experience this and we are glad we did.

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  5. Nia VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed every moment of it, the music, the vibes

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  6. Chickita

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere,music was great,food was excellent .Definitely worth going to

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  7. Allison

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was decked out for Wicked and it was great but the music was WAYYY too loud. Especially for a Sunday dinner.

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  8. Kathy

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Wicked theme was really cute. The chicken nuggets and dipping sauces, cheeseburger sliders and parmesan fries were all delicious. Drinks were great and kept to the theme. Finished off with the ice cream treat! My only complaint was that the music was way too loud. We couldn’t hear our poor server and were unable to converse at our table. Loved that they played music from the Wicked soundtrack and showed clips of the movie/s on the big screens; but again it was just too loud for our liking :-(

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  9. Hannah

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot has become one of my boyfriend’s and my absolute favorite hangouts, largely because of their amazing pop-up bars. This time we invited some friends and they had a fantastic time as well! The Wicked themed pop up was incredible, loved the decorations and vibe! The DJ was excellent, the drinks were tasty and creative, and so was the food. You really can’t beat $5 for a mini slider, especially in the city! One thing though, our waitress was very attentive throughout most of the night. Unfortunately toward the end she seemed to completely disappear, and we had to wait at least 30 minutes for her to return. After getting annoyed (since we were ready to head to Tunnel) we flagged down another waitress, who helped track her down so we could settle the bill.

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  10. Kaelyn

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lot of fun for wicked fans but even if you aren’t a fan, the atmosphere was fun and quirky. They had a lot of references to both the movies, the books and the musical which was very impressive. The drinks were very tasty with a great presentation and the food was very tasty as well! For it being a free admission and just a cancellation fee to reserve the table, well worth it.

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The Emerald City is rated 4.2 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 23 times today
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149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

Additional information

  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 16:00–01:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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