The Lobby

4.7

1689 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 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
Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Baasim Zafar
Private party facilities

Location
108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
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 1,689 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Best Ambience
Chicago
Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby offers a "beautiful restaurant" with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy the "festive" atmosphere, especially during the holidays, with "beautiful decorations" enhancing the experience. Service is often praised as "amazing," particularly around holidays, making it a delightful choice for "holiday gatherings" and special occasions.

1,689 Reviews

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Angel
VIP
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Chris
VIP
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
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 6 days ago
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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Kate
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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 5 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Jennifer
VIP
Chicago
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was ok. The bread tasted a bit stale and the chopped salad is so different than it used to be. Don’t care for it as much as before. Service was ok but we didn’t have much service today and it was slow.
The LobbyResponded on 31 January 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. I am disappointed to read about the lapse in service you experienced at The Lobby, and I am sorry that the cuisine did not live up to your expectations. Please accept my sincere apologies for this. I would love to speak with you directly about your experience, should you be open to it, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food and Beverage Operations Manager
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Melissa
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very kind and accommodating server and management. Desserts were excellent. Thank you for hosting our family celebration.
The LobbyResponded on 9 January 2025
Dear Melissa, Thank you for dining in The Lobby for your family celebration. We are honored to read your kind words about the service provided by your server and management. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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manuel
Fort Lauderdale
147 reviews
5.0
147 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful room. Our server was excellent though unobtrusive. The tomato soup and club sandwich excellent. My wife's burger was cooked medium rare as she asked and was juicy. Definitely recommend. During the holidays the last reservations for lunch is 12 30.
The LobbyResponded on 9 January 2025
Dear Manuel, Thank you for your kind recommendation of The Lobby. We are delighted to read that you and your wife enjoyed the cuisine. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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sandra
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a traditional B-day breakfast that we've had around 4 years. You have never disappointed🥰
The LobbyResponded on 9 January 2025
Dear Sandra, Thank you for creating the tradition of having your birthday breakfast at The Lobby. We are honored that you choose to celebrate at our restaurant, and we thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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John
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I heard French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet play selections from his Bill Evans tribute album in Chicago more than 20 years ago. I never expected to experience anything like it again. But in the Lobby restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel on December 30, 2024, pianist Anthony Forbes, with the Waltz for Debby and so much more, produced the color and texture of an Evans performance that left me shaking my head. Thanks to the Peninsula for bringing Anthony to us and thank you Anthony for sharing with us your gift and understanding of the unique Bill Evans sound.
The LobbyResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear John, Thank you for sharing your kind words about the pianist in The Lobby, Anthony. It is wonderful to read that you enjoyed his performance. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Margaret
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great Ambiance very crowded so the service was slow
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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 4.7 stars by 1689 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Private party facilities

The Lobby

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What 1,689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Lobby offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lobby restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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