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Benchmark, Chicago, IL

Benchmark

4.5
4.5
4 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Benchmark, located in the heart of Old Town, is open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner—Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to close, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to close. Indulge in our delicious new menu, refreshing cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere—perfect for enjoying great food, catching the game, celebrating parties, or just hanging out with friends.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–02:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Devitt
  • Delivery & takeout

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Innovative

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benchmark offers a lively atmosphere perfect for brunch, with highlights like "bottomless mimosas," a "great brunch buffet," and a "gorgeous atmosphere." Customers appreciate the attentive service and fun events like trivia nights. It's a fantastic spot for groups, especially for events like bachelorette parties or sports viewing.

41 Reviews
  1. Taylor VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in since the remodel. It looks great, vibes are solid and the food was delicious
    BenchmarkResponded on 15 February 2025
    Thank you so much Taylor, we are glad you loved the food & hope to see you again soon, cheers!

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  2. Gabrielle

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a fun happy hour with great drinks, delicious food and wonderful service. Really enjoyed the trivia night on Tuesday nights and the gorgeous atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a fun night with friends.
    BenchmarkResponded on 17 January 2025
    Thank you so much Gabrielle, see you next Trivia Tuesday!

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  3. John

    Grand Rapids2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, forgot our servers name but we were seated in the middle of the booths on this day. Server was awesome. Will definitely be back
    BenchmarkResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thanks so much John, see you next happy hour, cheers!

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  4. Alethia VIP

    Chicago72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A fun sport bar atmosphere . The food was what one would expect chicken wings, nachos. Empanadas. etc. A nice place to watch sporting events , have light meals with friends or as part of the crowd rounded out by a friendly staff
    BenchmarkResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thank you Alethia, we look forward to seeing you again soon, cheers!

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  5. The reviews below were submitted before 1 September 2024, when this restaurant changed its chef.

  6. Jamie VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun brunch location - bottomless mimosas and a great spread of food!

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  7. th79 VIP

    Dallas83 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I went with a group of 12 ladies for a bachelorette brunch. You can not beat their brunch buffet - $30 for a carving station, made to order omelets, homemade donuts, tacos, salads, mac and cheese, lots lots more and a make your own Bloody Mary bar. We paid an extra $20 for bottomless mimosas and our waitress was on top of refills, never once had to ask her for one. It's very loud and got rowdy with some younger overserved patrons. But definitely a fun atmosphere for a brunch while watching sports.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun and lively place. Great for the group of friends we had visiting in town for a fun boozy brunch.

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  9. AMD23 VIP

    Richmond20 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for food before a Second City show. Very fun environment with great service!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Brunch was alright. Was told there was no other option than the $30 endless brunch. Great for myself, not so much for my girlfriend who only eats one waffle and is full.

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  11. abberman VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and we enjoyed our experience

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FAQs

Benchmark offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Benchmark also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 649-9640.

Benchmark is rated 4.5 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Benchmark

1510 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–02:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 17:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Devitt
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
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