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The Lakefront Restaurant, Chicago, IL

The Lakefront Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1050 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Lakefront Restaurant is an upscale tavern located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the historic Theater on the Lake building. We offer seasonal Midwestern fare featuring the freshest choice ingredients and a beverage program highlighting craft beers, spirits, and a diverse wine list.

We are open year-round, and invite you to enjoy the casual elegance of our intimate tables, communal seating, lounge area, and our warm-weather Skyline Patio -- all while taking in the stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Visit us during the fall and winter months for happy hour and other day daily specials.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 414-1313 ext. 2
  • Website
    https://theateronthelake.com/restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Lakefront Restaurant is located in the historical prairie-style building, Theater On The Lake. The building has flexible room options for any event, including full buyouts of the building, private rooms, and simi private areas within The Lakefront Restaurant. Theater On The Lake can be configured to meet your special event needs.
  • Location
    2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    Fullerton & Lake Shore Drive, East of Lake Shore Drive on the Lakefront
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking Monday - Friday until 4pm, $15 valet parking (cash only) is available in the front circle drive. Pricing for events may vary. Easy Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off. Paid parking is available at Lincoln Park Zoo and Diversey Harbor parking lot located on the northeast corner of Cannon and Fullerton. Free street parking is also available along Cannon Drive.
  • Public transit
    CTA bus routes #76, #151, and #156
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Pour Your Own Bottomless Mimosas with Bubbles!

    Multiple dates available
    Come meet Bubbles and pour your own Bottomless Mimosas! Bubbles is a refurbished Piaggio Ape, pronounced “Ah-Peh” (Italian for “bee”) now serving prosecco! Bottomless Mimosas are available Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 3pm for only $20! Enjoy your prosecco with either orange juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple and peach! Make your reservation today or reach out to Maggie at maggie@theateronthelake.com for groups over 12 people.
    Pour Your Own Bottomless Mimosas with Bubbles! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,050 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lakefront Restaurant offers stunning lakeside views and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for both brunch and dinner. Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance" and "delicious food," with standout service and well-crafted cocktails. While some find the menu limited, the location and attentive staff make it a "favorite spot" for many.

1,050 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lakefront Restaurant is a spacious, high-ceilinged restaurant with an excellent view of...the lake and lakefront. We enjoyed our brunch, with tasty egg and French toast dishes, and attentive service. We would recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning.

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  2. Charles

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome location at the lakefront and great food. Our group got a dinner salad, burger, fish and chips and chicken sandwich. Everything was excellent. Great service - and super easy $15 valet right off Lake Shore. Highly recommended.

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  3. Jessica

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    My steak was cold, but The manager Jason was extremely accommodating and flexible - Even gave us a 15% for the inconvenience. Chicken fried stake was excellent. Would go back in the summer for drinks on the patio.

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  4. Joseph

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a really nice experience with great food. The views are beautiful and the service was nice.

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  5. Gerard

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, we had a terrible experience yesterday. We arrived at 3 in the afternoon and a restaurant at that time only serves breakfast when normally breakfast is until 11 in the morning. 11:30 is impossible and unpleasant to arrive at a restaurant at 3 in the afternoon and be told that there is only omelette for lunch. Unfortunately, we had to leave. That restaurant was disappointing yesterday.

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  6. Natasha

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, great food, awesome view! Had a great time

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  7. Dana

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was attentive and the food was great. Loved the view!

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  8. Debbie

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location on the lake and beautiful building - our friend from NYC lived it! (warm enough but unfortunately too windy to sit outside). All food good/tasty, esp the Arancini app and elderflower berry ice cream! Service (Vito) great, too!

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  9. Bobbie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Great location and fantastic food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come here every single time I’m in Chicago, it’s always great

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FAQs

The Lakefront Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1050 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lakefront Restaurant

2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fullerton & Lake Shore Drive, East of Lake Shore Drive on the Lakefront
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking Monday - Friday until 4pm, $15 valet parking (cash only) is available in the front circle drive. Pricing for events may vary. Easy Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off. Paid parking is available at Lincoln Park Zoo and Diversey Harbor parking lot located on the northeast corner of Cannon and Fullerton. Free street parking is also available along Cannon Drive.
  • Public transit
    CTA bus routes #76, #151, and #156
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://theateronthelake.com/restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (312) 414-1313 ext. 2
  • Private party facilities
    The Lakefront Restaurant is located in the historical prairie-style building, Theater On The Lake. The building has flexible room options for any event, including full buyouts of the building, private rooms, and simi private areas within The Lakefront Restaurant. Theater On The Lake can be configured to meet your special event needs.
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