Chemistry

Name: Chemistry
Address: 5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60615
Telephone: (773) 891-2106
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1673 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 130 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for live music

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Area
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUSD 22.00
Battered, tossed with spicy housemade garlic dressing
Wagyu SlidersUSD 19.00
Caramel glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun
Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)USD 18.00
Tossed with liquored house dressing
Truffle Alfredo FriesUSD 18.00
Alfredo sauce, grated parmesan, truffle oil

The Dating Phase

Pasta, Soups, Salads

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUSD 35.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushroom
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
Shaved parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
Pasta alla VodkaUSD 25.00
Penne pasta, top-shelf vodka, shaved parmesan, mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach
Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

The Engagement

Seafood & Poultry. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Airline ChickenUSD 38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUSD 42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUSD 54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUSD 48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUSD 48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak FritesUSD 48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*USD 54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*USD 74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb ChopsUSD 54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY StripUSD 79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu TomahawkUSD 184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat YouUSD 398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & TurfUSD 310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet MignonUSD 285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu TomahawkUSD 480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00
Truffle Potato al GratinUSD 14.00
AsparagusUSD 14.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUSD 14.00
Creamed CornUSD 14.00
Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter CakeUSD 20.00
Fried OreosUSD 14.00
Ice CreamUSD 8.00
Banana FosterUSD 22.00

What 1,673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers an exhilarating dining experience with a vibrant club-like atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "top-notch service." The ambiance is lively, with "great live music" and a DJ enhancing the vibe. While a bit pricey, many find the experience "worth it" for special occasions.

1,673 Reviews

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Keisha
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We made reservations but was not seated until an hour after our reservation. Host was apologetic about the wait. Food was delicious, but it was too loud. You can’t hear each other because it is extremely loud. Gratuity is included with your bill, however the server asked if we’d be tipping which I thought was very unprofessional.
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fushunna
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved this place. The food was beyond amazing, the staff was great and the entertainment was fantastic.
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Celakia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I feel like my server “Hispanic woman” didn’t really care about my experience. It was also my birthday and I didn’t receive the celebration even though I mentioned it and I came out of state. Aside from that, the restaurant is beautiful and the vibes are great!
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Latasha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an AMAZING experience for I will definitely return and recommend
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Candace
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Prices too high. Gratuity and they charge entertainment fee. Over rated and over priced it’s nicer restaurants that are better and wayyy cheaper. Food was ok not all that.
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Annette
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Chemistry was a good vibe overall, more of a club/restaurant atmosphere. My girlfriend and I had a server that was super inattentive to us but extremely attentive to other tables. The food was GOOD and not too expensive.
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Donald
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the atmosphere were outstanding. Love music was top notch. The prices for sub par food was the only discouraged part. Overall had a great time.
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Ajah
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is amazing and the waiters was amazing with the services.
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Marlen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to chemistry and I loved it. Service was great all very nice and friendly. Food was so good and the drinks were just a good. If you’re looking for an aesthetic atmosphere with great food/drink presentations, chemistry would be the place.
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Rosalyn
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, beverages, ambience, service, and entertainment were all top notch! An absolute premier experience.
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1673 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 130 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Hyde Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUSD 22.00

Wagyu SlidersUSD 19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)USD 18.00

Truffle Alfredo FriesUSD 18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUSD 35.00

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Pasta alla VodkaUSD 25.00

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

The Engagement

Airline ChickenUSD 38.00

Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUSD 42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUSD 54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUSD 48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUSD 48.00

The Marriage

Steak FritesUSD 48.00

Filet Mignon*USD 54.00

The Cowboy*USD 74.00

Lamb ChopsUSD 54.00

Dry-Aged NY StripUSD 79.00

Wagyu TomahawkUSD 184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat YouUSD 398.00

Surf & TurfUSD 310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet MignonUSD 285.00

Wagyu TomahawkUSD 480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

Truffle Potato al GratinUSD 14.00

AsparagusUSD 14.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUSD 14.00

Creamed CornUSD 14.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter CakeUSD 20.00

Fried OreosUSD 14.00

Ice CreamUSD 8.00

Banana FosterUSD 22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Chemistry offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chemistry restaurant rated?

Is Chemistry currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information