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The Lobby, Chicago, IL

The Lobby

4.8
4.8
1694 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Select from a memorable Contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes in an environment that blends the classic understated elegance of The Lobby's décor. Take a table by the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Terrace. Breakfast is a favorite with both early-rising Chicago residents and hotel guests alike, who swear by starting the day with one of the many breakfast options, while The Lobby's approachable, yet American contemporary inspired à la carte is ideal for power lunches and sophisticated dinners.

Afternoon Tea is available on Fridays through Sundays, with seatings at 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Please visit exploretock.com to book your reservation for Afternoon Tea.

NOTE: ALL AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED VIA TOCK.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 573-6760
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Baasim Zafar
  • Private party facilities
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Avenue
  • Parking details
    $35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
  • Public transit
    Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 1,694 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Ambience

  • Chicago

    Best Ambience

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lobby offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful and elegant atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "quiet luxury" and "attentive, professional staff." The ambiance is consistently praised, with many highlighting its "calm and pleasing" environment. While some note occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is "unforgettable" and "highly recommended."

1,694 Reviews
  1. Anne VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was much slower and less attentive than usual.

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  2. Lila VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was shockingly slow. Between us we had one salad and one club sandwich. We were there from 12:15 to 2:30. Our waiter went on a break and I guess they forgot about us. After a long time they brought our food. The fries were so cold, had to send it back and wait more. Finally our waiter showed up after his break and found out the delay. He gave us a nice dessert which was very nice. We had a few things to do that afternoon. Needless to say that we could not do all. Didappointed.
    The LobbyResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Lila, Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay and lapse in service that you experienced while dining at The Lobby. I would love to speak with you directly, should you be open to it. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. I look forward to connecting with you. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  3. Catherine

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience of The Lobby makes dining there a pleasure. Our wait staff was excellent!!
    The LobbyResponded on 28 February 2025
    Dear Catherine, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby, including your compliments of our staff. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  4. Raj VIP

    London123 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolute perfection in the Aloo Chole breakfast. Perfectly spiced and well cooked. As an Indian I give this 5/5.
    The LobbyResponded on 28 February 2025
    Dear Raj, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Aloo Chole breakfast at The Lobby. We are delighted that you enjoyed the dish, and we hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  5. Christina

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! Promptly seated. Food was phenomenal - tried the soup, tandoori chicken, salmon, and passion fruit mouse cake.
    The LobbyResponded on 24 February 2025
    Dear Christina, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of The Lobby. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cuisine as well as the service provided by our staff. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  6. Teresa

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appreciated that the environment was quiet enough to be able to hear my own conversation. Dessert presentation was outstanding. Great service. Would definitely come here again.
    The LobbyResponded on 24 February 2025
    Dear Teresa, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your dining experience, including the environment, dessert, and service. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  7. Angel VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly enjoyed breakfast especially the pancakes! Freshly squeezed juice is offered. Very beautiful restaurant!
    The LobbyResponded on 11 February 2025
    Dear Angel, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed breakfast at The Lobby. Thank you for sharing your review. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  8. Chris VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An elegant experience, even for a weekday lunch. The ambience, service and food quality are all first class. Portions are large as to be sometimes sharable.
    The LobbyResponded on 10 February 2025
    Dear Chris, Thank you for sharing your review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience, including the ambience, service, and food. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food and Beverage Operations Manager

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  9. Kate VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lobby is unfailingly peaceful, gracious, and satisfying.
    The LobbyResponded on 11 February 2025
    Dear Kate, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great but the service is even better. They are so on top of it and make everything such an incredible experience. The room is stunning. People always just think of this as afternoon tea but the full menu is great.
    The LobbyResponded on 3 February 2025
    Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby and our staff. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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FAQs

The Lobby offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6760.

The Lobby is rated 4.8 stars by 1694 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lobby

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Avenue
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
  • Public transit
    Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Baasim Zafar
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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