Chateau Carbide

4.0

221 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Romantic

Welcome to Château Carbide, a rooftop winter escape, just for you. See our inimitable seasonal style in full display, where luxurious, private lodges dot the rooftop scene, each adorned with cozy fireplaces and plush, intimate seating for up to 5 guests. Snack on a winter-inspired small bites including a French onion grilled cheese and sip seasonal cocktails while taking in the stunning city-wide views of Chicago and all its snowy splendor.

Please note the following policies:
**Chateau Carbide is a 21+ establishment
**Light Bite service is available until 10:00 PM
**Outdoor tables are subject to availability, and a reservation does not constitute an outdoor table. We do our best to accommodate all guest seating requests.
**Reservations are encouraged but not required, subject to availability.

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Additional information

Location
230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906
Phone number
(312) 777-9000
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mark Shoemaker

Perfect PairUSD 19.00
Vodka, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Demerara, Fee Foam
The CarbideUSD 19.00
Gin, Rhubarb Liqueur, Strawberry, Fresh Lime, Lemonade
CranarchyUSD 19.00
Blanco Tequila, Cranberry Triple Sec, Espelette Pepper
Darling ClementineUSD 19.00
Bourbon, Pamplemousse Liqueur, Grapefruit, Mediterranean Tonic, Fee Foam
Night Cap Espresso MartiniUSD 19.00
Rum, Espresso, Vanilla, Demerara
Hot to TrotUSD 19.00
Whiskey, Oolong Tea, Lemon, Turbinado, Anise
Absinthe FlightUSD 42.00
Selection of Old and New World Absinthes
Our ThingUSD 14.00
Costa Nostra Shrubbery, Lemon, Club Soda
- Add House SpiritUSD 5.00
Lime Basil SpritUSD 14.00
Lime Basil Syrup, Olive Oil, Club Soda
- Add Absinthe or GinUSD 5.00
Hot Apple CiderUSD 14.00
Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Clove, Orange
- Add House SpiritUSD 5.00

Bouchées

PopcornUSD 6.00
Herbs De Provence
Waffle Frites & BrieUSD 16.00
Melted Brie and Honeycomb
- Add Smoked Salmon RoeUSD 16.00
- Add California Sturgeon Caviar 1ozUSD 70.00
- Add California Sturgeon Caviar 4ozUSD 280.00
Castelvetrano OlivesUSD 12.00
Almonds, Chanterelle
Smoked Salmon & BaguetteUSD 12.00
Apple Cider, Bay, Bosc Pear
Croque MonsieurUSD 22.00
Brioche, Rosemary Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel
French Onion Grilled CheeseUSD 20.00
Beef Short Rib, Muenster, Gruyere, Boursin, Sourdough
Cheese & MeatsUSD 22.00
Accoutrements

Le Desserts

Espresso Crème BruléeUSD 28.00
Hazelnut Praline
Pistachio & Lingonberry BrestUSD 11.00
Pistachio Choux, Pistachio Mousseline, Lingonberry Jam

Wine by the Glass

Wine by the GlassUSD 14.00
NV Moët & Chandon, Brut Imperial | Champagne, France
NV VeuveUSD 32.00
Brut Yellow Label | Champagne, France
Grand Cru Cuvee RoséUSD 28.00
NV R.H. Coutier | Champagne, France
Chandon Sparkling RoséUSD 20.00
Chandon, California
Sauvignon BlancUSD 18.00
2020 Jean Marc Barthez | Bordeaux, France
SancerreUSD 22.00
Domaine De L'Aumonier | Lorie Valley, France
ChardonnayUSD 19.00
2021 Joël Curveux | Bordeaux, France
Chenin BlancUSD 16.00
2020 Domaine Guilloterie | Saumur, France
RoséUSD 22.00
2022 Rolle 'Rock Angel' | Provence, France
RoséUSD 18.00
2020 Rolle 'Whispering Angel' | Provence, France
RoséUSD 16.00
2020 Cotes de Toul | Lelievre, France
Pinot NoirUSD 21.00
2020 Domaine Manciat | Burgundy, France
Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Alios’USD 21.00
2019 Chateau Sainte-Marie | Bordeaux, France

Wines by the Bottle

NV Veuve ClicquotUSD 169.00
Demi-Sec | Champagne, France
NV Moët & ChandonUSD 171.00
Nectar Imperial | Champagne, France
NV Moët & ChandonUSD 195.00
Imperial Rosé | Champagne, France
- Served With Ice, Fruit, And Herb GarnishUSD 15.00
ChardonnayUSD 89.00
2021 Domaine Thevenet & Fils | Burgundy, France
RoséUSD 68.00
2020 Triennes Domaine Guilloterie | Saumur, France
RoséUSD 64.00
2021 Domaine D'Eole | Provence, France
RoséUSD 98.00
2022 Rolle 'Rock Angel' | Provence, France
Pinot NoirUSD 82.00
2020 Domaine Lebreuil | Burgundy, France
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 82.00
2020 Newton | Napa Valley, California

Large Format Wines

NV Moët & ChandonUSD 300.00
Champagne, France | 1.5L
NV Veuve ClicquotUSD 270.00
Champagne, France | 1.5L
NV Ruinart Blanc de BlancsUSD 450.00
Champagne, France | 1.5L
NV Ruinart RoséUSD 425.00
Champagne, France | 1.5L
Sauvignon BlancUSD 248.00
2016 Henri Bourgeois | Sancerre, France | 1.5L
RoséUSD 159.00
2021 Rolle 'Whispering Angel' | Provence, France | 1.5L
Syrah ‘Silene’USD 210.00
2018 JL Chave Selection | Crozes-Hermitage, France | 1.5L

Beer

Pacifico ClaraUSD 10.00
Alagash White
O'Dell's Sippin' Pretty Sour AleUSD 10.00
Bell's Brewery Hazy Hearted IPAUSD 10.00
Kronenbourg 1664USD 10.00
GuinnessUSD 10.00

Fortified Wine

Carpano AnticaUSD 16.00
Dolin BlancUSD 16.00
Dolin RougeUSD 16.00
Lillet BlancUSD 16.00
Pedro Ximenez La CigarrreraUSD 23.00
Quinta do Noval 20yrUSD 34.00
Quinta do Noval 20yr Late BottledUSD 21.00

What 221 people are saying

Chateau Carbide reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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Chicago / Illinois
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chateau Carbide offers a stunning rooftop setting with "amazing views" and a unique absinthe menu. Guests appreciate the "excellent cocktails" and attentive staff. While the food selection is limited and service can be slow, the ambiance and "fun cocktails" make it a memorable spot for drinks and views.

221 Reviews

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Jessica
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My best friend and I booked a table in the winter lodges at sunset and it was beautiful and the food and drinks were so yummy. The fire and blanket kept us pretty warm for a very cold night too thanks!
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Anthony
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a great, relaxed, and cozy environment. Looking forward to coming back again!
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Marlena
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even if you only experience this winter outdoor dining only once in your lifetime, you should! It is beautiful outside surrounded by the downtown Chicago skyline! You stay warm and cozy long enough to enjoy a meal and drinks. It’s a wonderfully unique experience!
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Wes
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful def want to come back in the summer really pretty outdoor Valentine’s Day setup
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Priscila VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came here with my friends, most definitely a summer thing, service was not the best but drinks were amazing. Will give it another try in the future!
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James
Indiana33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went for cocktails and an appetizer to the outdoor rooftop bar. The drinks were well made and waffle frites with melted Brie were good. The booth was cozy with a fire pit and blankets.
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Ralph VIP
Chicago76 reviews
2.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food and service were excellent! \ The "Heated Lodge" that we paid extra for was a lean-to with an inefficient fire table at the open end. It was impossible to stay warm inside. It is now clear why they do not show pictures of it. Very disssapointed that we paid extra for this.
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Kim
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The concept is really nice, however The waitstaff was unpleasant and not attentive to our small group on the roof. We waited too long for our order to be taken and then even longer to get another drink or order food.
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Bryan
Des Moines3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was almost nonexistent. Had to flag down our waiter multiple times. When we were done, waited over 20 minutes for someone to stop by to ask for the bill. We eventually had to go to the hostess stand. They weren’t sure how to help and suggested we wait for our waiter. Very disorganized. We received a wrong item when ordering too.
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Meghan
Chicago5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Menu food options were lacking. Ordered fries and the server said they didn't have any ketchup. The winter lodges could have been warmer. Overall, it was just ok but wouldn't recommend this place over others in the city.
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Chateau Carbide is rated 4 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 777-9000
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mark Shoemaker

Chateau Carbide

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Chocolate Chaud

Hot ChocolateUSD 24.00

Boozy Hot ChocolateUSD 36.00

Cocktails

Perfect PairUSD 19.00

The CarbideUSD 19.00

CranarchyUSD 19.00

Darling ClementineUSD 19.00

Night Cap Espresso MartiniUSD 19.00

Hot to TrotUSD 19.00

Absinthe FlightUSD 42.00

Our ThingUSD 14.00

Lime Basil SpritUSD 14.00

Hot Apple CiderUSD 14.00

Bouchées

PopcornUSD 6.00

Waffle Frites & BrieUSD 16.00

Castelvetrano OlivesUSD 12.00

Smoked Salmon & BaguetteUSD 12.00

Croque MonsieurUSD 22.00

French Onion Grilled CheeseUSD 20.00

Cheese & MeatsUSD 22.00

Le Desserts

Espresso Crème BruléeUSD 28.00

Pistachio & Lingonberry BrestUSD 11.00

Wine by the Glass

Wine by the GlassUSD 14.00

NV VeuveUSD 32.00

Grand Cru Cuvee RoséUSD 28.00

Chandon Sparkling RoséUSD 20.00

Sauvignon BlancUSD 18.00

SancerreUSD 22.00

ChardonnayUSD 19.00

Chenin BlancUSD 16.00

RoséUSD 22.00

RoséUSD 18.00

RoséUSD 16.00

Pinot NoirUSD 21.00

Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Alios’USD 21.00

Wines by the Bottle

NV Veuve ClicquotUSD 169.00

NV Moët & ChandonUSD 171.00

NV Moët & ChandonUSD 195.00

ChardonnayUSD 89.00

RoséUSD 68.00

RoséUSD 64.00

RoséUSD 98.00

Pinot NoirUSD 82.00

Cabernet SauvignonUSD 82.00

Large Format Wines

NV Moët & ChandonUSD 300.00

NV Veuve ClicquotUSD 270.00

NV Ruinart Blanc de BlancsUSD 450.00

NV Ruinart RoséUSD 425.00

Sauvignon BlancUSD 248.00

RoséUSD 159.00

Syrah ‘Silene’USD 210.00

Beer

Pacifico ClaraUSD 10.00

Alagash White

O'Dell's Sippin' Pretty Sour AleUSD 10.00

Bell's Brewery Hazy Hearted IPAUSD 10.00

Kronenbourg 1664USD 10.00

GuinnessUSD 10.00

Fortified Wine

Carpano AnticaUSD 16.00

Dolin BlancUSD 16.00

Dolin RougeUSD 16.00

Lillet BlancUSD 16.00

Pedro Ximenez La CigarrreraUSD 23.00

Quinta do Noval 20yrUSD 34.00

Quinta do Noval 20yr Late BottledUSD 21.00

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