Ada Street

Name: Ada Street
Address: 1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
Telephone: (773) 234-1753
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1038 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Located in the Elston Industrial District--not quite Bucktown, not quite Lincoln Park--Ada Street offers dinner service five days a week.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

Location
1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
W. Concord Place
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22USD 52.00
sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22USD 68.00
gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22USD 71.00
chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22USD 50.00
verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20USD 52.00
sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20USD 65.00
pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21USD 75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21USD 60.00
barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20USD 71.00
gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20USD 65.00
syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20USD 65.00
red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22USD 80.00
cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19USD 92.00
de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16USD 82.00
cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20USD 105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’USD 13.00
white rum · branca menta · lime · ube · mint
peach mountainUSD 13.00
dry gin · peach · falernum
chilcanoUSD 14.00
peruvian pisco · amaro · ginger · seasonal fruit
fucking french martiniUSD 17.00
vodka · passionfruit · raspberry · madagascar vanilla
killing floorUSD 16.00
tequila · watermelon · jalapeno · sea salt · lime
seven devilsUSD 16.00
bonded bourbon · bitter amaro · fresh orange · angostura
me · myself an eyeUSD 15.00
mezcal · grenadine · vermouth · hibiscus · papaya bitters
little grass shackUSD 15.00
rye whiskey · coconut · walnut · anogstura bitters
ruby leeUSD 15.00
gin · pineapple brandy · sweet vermouth · rhubarb amaro

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gfUSD 18.00
shishito peppers miso gfUSD 13.00
leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gfUSD 14.00
thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gfUSD 22.00
brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*USD 13.00
carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*USD 15.00
barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gfUSD 18.00
p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*USD 21.00
risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamicUSD 16.00
bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancettaUSD 20.00
parisian gnocchi truffle creamUSD 24.00
striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gfUSD 38.00
lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · dfUSD 28.00
16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*USD 50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jamUSD 4.00
ea
chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea saltUSD 10.00
espresso martiniUSD 17.00
vodka or reposado tequila
house amari blendUSD 10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 12ozUSD 29.00
- btlUSD 53.00
orange azimut · penedès · es '21
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 12ozUSD 26.00
- btlUSD 48.00
rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- 12ozUSD 30.00
- btlUSD 58.00
sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- 12ozUSD 30.00
- btlUSD 58.00
chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 12ozUSD 29.00
- btlUSD 53.00
pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 12ozUSD 26.00
- btlUSD 48.00
grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22
- 5ozUSD 15.00
- 12ozUSD 35.00
- btlUSD 68.00

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%USD 7.00
hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%USD 8.00
ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%USD 8.00
sour rosè crooked stave · 4%USD 7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroniUSD 10.00
albatross lemongrass tonic & q sodaUSD 8.00
sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spiritUSD 11.00
italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beerUSD 6.00
proxies n/a wine red, white or bubblesUSD 43.00

What 1,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
American
Chicago
Best Overall
Chicago
Best Food
Chicago
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ada Street offers an "outstanding" dining experience with a creative menu and "phenomenal" service. The atmosphere is cozy and unique, enhanced by a cool "speakeasy" vibe. Guests rave about "delicious" food, especially the gnocchi, lamb ribs, and desserts. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for celebrations and memorable nights out.

1,038 Reviews

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Mike
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food and drinks! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sandeep
Chicago
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Talk about a quick table turn. Party of 4; in at 8pm, done by 9pm. Our Apps came before the drinks. Highly recommend Carrots, Brussels + Eggplant. Lamb Sausage & Chili Pepper Agnolotti were a disappointment. We dined earlier in Summer, mostly had items from Specials Menu. Ada has not crafted a Winter Specials. Re: drinks, I could get a Manhattan which isn’t on the Menu but not the 7 Devils which was available in the Summer.
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marianne
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love Ada’s vibe and food. It’s a must check out for both.
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Kelly
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a elevated experience at Ada Street from food to vibe to service. The harissa carrots and the Bolognese were on point. Wine selection hits.
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Kenton
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chicken liver mouse, steak tartare and lamb sausage were all excellent and solid-sized portions.
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Sandee
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Ryan is a master at combining and balancing nuanced, novel flavors to create delicious food that is consistently great! Michael was an excellent server: funny, helpful and a consummate professional! Get the carrots, Brussels, bolognese, mussels and eggplant for sure! Finish with donuts and fantastic bread pudding. But there’s not a single dish on the well-curated menu that isn’t a success! And we’ve tried them all. Consistently one of my favorite restaurants in the city for great creative food, good price point, yummy cocktails (good unique mocktail offerings) and awesome service!
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Meredith
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and ambience. Such a cool vibe and one dish was better than the next - eggplant was a fan fave! Hostess did warn us another table was coming in 30 mins before we even go our entree which put a little damper on the mood.
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Gus
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a fantastic surprise, the food was imaginative and delicious. The service was immaculate.
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jack
Raleigh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely perfect dinner tonight. The food was fantastic… the Brussel sprouts were the hit of the night. Service was superb, ambience was great. This is an absolute must go again place to eat! And, btw, parking was beyond simple!
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Todd
Chicago
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top-notch service; always love the vibe and ambience here; cocktails missed the mark this time which isn’t typical; food was overall very good though beetroot risotto needs a bit more balance in flavor and was a little loose
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Ada Street is rated 4.9 stars by 1038 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
W. Concord Place
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

Ada Street

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Dining areas

Additional information

sparkling · orange · rosé

petillant naturel martin texier · rhone valley · ‘22USD 59.00

lambrusco ferretti vini · al cer · ‘22 · emilia-romagnaUSD 60.00

white

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22USD 52.00

sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22USD 68.00

gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22USD 71.00

chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22USD 50.00

verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20USD 52.00

sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20USD 65.00

pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21USD 75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21USD 60.00

barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20USD 71.00

gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20USD 65.00

syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20USD 65.00

red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22USD 80.00

cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19USD 92.00

de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16USD 82.00

cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20USD 105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’USD 13.00

peach mountainUSD 13.00

chilcanoUSD 14.00

fucking french martiniUSD 17.00

killing floorUSD 16.00

seven devilsUSD 16.00

me · myself an eyeUSD 15.00

little grass shackUSD 15.00

ruby leeUSD 15.00

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gfUSD 18.00

shishito peppers miso gfUSD 13.00

leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gfUSD 14.00

thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gfUSD 22.00

brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*USD 13.00

carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*USD 15.00

barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gfUSD 18.00

p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*USD 21.00

risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamicUSD 16.00

bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancettaUSD 20.00

parisian gnocchi truffle creamUSD 24.00

striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gfUSD 38.00

lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · dfUSD 28.00

16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*USD 50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jamUSD 4.00

chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea saltUSD 10.00

espresso martiniUSD 17.00

house amari blendUSD 10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel

orange azimut · penedès · es '21

rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23

sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22

chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20

pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22

grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%USD 7.00

hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%USD 8.00

ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%USD 8.00

sour rosè crooked stave · 4%USD 7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroniUSD 10.00

albatross lemongrass tonic & q sodaUSD 8.00

sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spiritUSD 11.00

italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beerUSD 6.00

proxies n/a wine red, white or bubblesUSD 43.00

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