Chemistry

4.4

1708 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 70 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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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 1,708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing atmosphere," "delicious food," and "vibrant energy." The live music and attentive staff elevate special occasions, making it a top choice for celebrations. While some guests find the noise level high, the overall ambiance and unique presentations create a memorable visit.

1,708 Reviews

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devyn
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have amazing service! Drinks and food were delicious. 10/10 highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, very well experience food was pretty good. Ambience was pretty good was exceptional and I really enjoyed my time.
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Jazmine
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall vibe & ambience was definitely 10/10. Food was great as well was the service. We probably waited no more than 15 minutes before our food came out & it was cooked to perfection
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LatoyaM
Detroit9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant was amazing. I will be back when I go back to Chicago. Highly recommend!!!
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Corey
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chemistry was definitely a vibe overall. We went for the first time for my wife b day. Everything was good and enjoy the food, ambience and service. Only thing I disliked was we was charge a deposit because we had a party bigger then 5 people. The funds was suppose to be applied to bill but all funds wasn’t applied because 3 people didn’t show last minute but that wasn’t made clear. Only instructions was if no one showed funds would be lost. Other than that it was a good vibe.
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Elicia
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed Chemistry. The food was delicious, the service was phenomenal. They also had a live band that was great.
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Laquita
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my 28th birthday and it was completely a beautiful experience from the atmosphere to the food 10/10 recommend I’ll definitely be back .
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 1st time attending chemistry n I must say I really enjoyed myself. The ambiance was nice. The food was good and the dj was on point with the music. 10/10. I will definitely be going back soon.
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KenyattaW
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome time!! The vibes were amazing!!! Will definitely come back!!! Celebrating my Bestie Birthday ❤️❤️❤️
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Natasha
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
25% fee before you even order. The food for the brunch was not worth the amount that they charged. The service was mediocre and the food was basic. Overpriced and underwhelming.
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Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1708 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 70 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

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