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

1600 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 186 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

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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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 1,600 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food," attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with live music and DJs enhancing the vibe. While some guests found the noise level high, the "beautiful setting" and "delicious dishes" make it a popular choice for special occasions.

1,600 Reviews

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Aijah
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing down to the band and the food I highly recommend going I’ll be go back also the staff on point!
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Kolbi
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Conversation starter cards on the table were great for breaking the ice! Salmon was great. Lamb Chops were pretty fatty. Drinks were delicious! Live music was amazing. Very loud. Parking and valet nearby. Dress to impress.
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Monique
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was from out of State… made reservations that weren’t kept with a long wait and no accommodations. Very disappointed to have traveled and no follow up
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Chloe
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chemistry was absolutely amazing! Aside from the logistic issues at the beginning of our reservation trying to get seated (we waited nearly an hour), the food was so great. They just need a stronger person handling the checkin and reservations. The tomahawk was soooo tender like velvet. Best one I’ve had in my life!
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Destiny
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made reservations for 2 they did not have any seats available at the time of my reservation the man told me that I would have to wait 45 minutes to an hour on a table they do not go by the rules on they website at all. He also tried to give me a small lil table in the corner that was not even big enough to fit me and my husband food on the table together.
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Candice
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, very entertaining. Really great service.
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Krystal
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my birthday and from the door to receiving the bill the entire experience was great! 10/10 recommend
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Raymaine
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true vibe and experience that most will crave to experience again and again 5stars highly recommended!
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Vanity
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Chemistry was amazing! The service was top tier and the atmosphere was breathtaking! I will definitely be double back!
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Tee
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
10/10. Staff was warm and friendly. Food was absolutely amazing as well as the drinks.
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1600 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 186 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