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State and Lake Chicago Tavern, Chicago, IL

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

4.0
4
1540 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The sleek contemporary State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on tavern fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients.
Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Taus
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and LakeBrown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and LakeBlue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Tavern Party

    US$90.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Rock around the clock event. Come celebrate at the tavern as the sparkling wines of America put on display. Ring in the year with a classic American fare, showcasing great farm to fork cuisine. $90 per person Choice of Lobster bisque Or 4 cheese ravioli with maitake mushroom, balsamic glaze ------------------------- Choice of Whitefish topped with blue crab, caviar champagne sauce or Blue cheese crusted tenderloin, butter potato, asparagus ------------------------ Chocolate hazelnut torte, vanilla custard

What 1,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State and Lake Chicago Tavern offers a mixed dining experience with highlights in attentive service and a convenient location for theatergoers. Guests appreciate the "great bartenders and servers" and "pleasant atmosphere." However, some find the food "overpriced" and service inconsistent. The restaurant's proximity to entertainment venues remains a key advantage.

1,540 Reviews
  1. Steven

    VIP

    Chicago

    185 reviews

    4.0

    185 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice place for an inexpensive brunch on Christmas day. The service was average (a few things were forgotten when the plates were brought to the table, but the error was quickly fixed). But otherwise, food and ambiance were good

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  2. Merle

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A first visit, and I’ll be back for sure! Very customer focused.

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  3. Marla

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly good food for a hotel bar/restaurant. Service was a little slow, probably understaffed, but very pleasant. Would definitely go back.

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  4. monica

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor service. We waited 20mins for the waiter to take our order.

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  5. William

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was on top of things, but the bar service was slow. There are two individual restrooms for men and two for women. Restaurant was fairly busy, but not full. There was always a line to the restroom. For my wife it was 8 people waiting. Near the bathrooms was a coffee service area that was a mess and did not look clean at all. The food was good though.

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  6. Massiel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food portion is way too small for the price (I had salmon)

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  7. Bill

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. Very responsive service.

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  8. Heather

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    State & Lake was recommended to us and reviews looked great so we made a reservation, and it was fine, but it wasn't super memorable. Service was just okay - we had to ask for coffee several times, no one checked on us after food was delivered, one of the items on our order was not as expected, and we didn't really get any guidance, and because no one checked back we were never really able to ask or order more to amend what we received. We waited too long for our check and the whole experience was just sort of "meh". Food DID arrive really quickly and the restaurant is pretty and cozy. I ordered the Egg Bake and it was good, but the menu says "spicy sausage crumbles" -- it's chorizo! I was expecting spicy breakfast sausage and probably would have ordered something different with an accurate menu description. I would probably not go back based on the experience and would say for anyone looking to book breakfast (that is not staying at this hotel), you might want to look for other options!

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  9. mike

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of 5 and the waiter was responsive. A little slow from the bar, but we survived.

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  10. Anna

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was sub par. Expensive for what you get. Limited menu. Money sandwich was cold. Like from the fridge cold. My husband did not get his toast with eggs and bacon even after we mentioned it, until after meal was finished. And not buttered His breakfast was runny eggs, mushy potatoes, raw bacon. The kids meal came with pancakes only. Nothing else. No whip cream. No side very plain. One side wasn’t even cooked well , other side was burned. They did comp us for that one. The first pancakes had syrup spilled all over. They took them back and then recieved the burnt ones. Had to ask for syrup, and butter which arrived frozen and unable to spread. Refills were never offered on coffee, water or juice. Even though they did not look super duper busy. Our server was very nice and apologized. He was a nice man. Had to ask for toast, syrup, butter, refills, and straws. Convenient location near the Chicago theatre and Macys. Go through the WIT hotel which was decorated for holidays beautifully. The tree is amazing. Had reservations and said with little kids but had to wait for a non high top. I would not go here again. Pricey for what you get and zero presentation. If you just want an egg I guess it’s fine.

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State and Lake Chicago Tavern is rated 4 stars by 1540 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for State and Lake Chicago Tavern

201 North State Street, Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and LakeBrown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and LakeBlue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Taus
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
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