Taste 222

4.8

290 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Taste 222 is the storefront showcase of Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital and consulting firm that invests in remarkable food, beverage and restaurant concepts.

Taste 222 is a restaurant and event space focusing on unique experiences with an upscale vibe. We are a full-service restaurant with rich beverage and culinary offerings set in a beautiful space reminiscent of home.

We provide “Cheers”- like service. We know our customers’ names, their orders...we HUG! With a family-like atmosphere, Taste 222 provides great service, and delicious, comforting food in a warm and sophisticated environment.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 383-6620
Website
https://www.taste222chicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jonathan Trubow
Catering
Catering available for pick-up or delivery, see our website for more details!
Private party facilities
Looking for an upscale and unique venue for your next social, corporate or civic event? Taste 222 is an intimate restaurant and gathering place where we celebrate innovative food and beverages with exceptional cuisine, service, and ambiance. We are located in the Fulton River District of downtown Chicago, just West of the river.

Location
222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
Canal/Lake/Milwaukee
Parking details
230 North Canal Street Parking (1-minute walk, south on Canal Street) Taste 222 will be on your right
Public transit
Clinton Subway Station, CTA Green, and Pink Lines Distance Ogilvie Transportation Center (North Western Metra Station) Metra Lines: Union Pacific North (UP-N), Union Pacific West (UP-W) and Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)Merchandise Mart | CTA Brown and Purple Express LinesClark & Lake CTA Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour Trivia!
11 Apr 2025 only
Friday, April 11th we’re hosting a special Trivia Happy Hour! Cocktails from Ten To One Rum and Bayab African Gin and Caviar Service provided by local purveyor, Caviar Dream. We’ll be featuring their incredible caviar on a couple of special bites and as an upgrade to some of your favorite happy hour items. Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia will be returning as well, reserve a table for your team today! Great prizes provided by Ten To One, Bayab Gin and Taste 222. Happy Hour available 4-6pm, Trivia sign-up 5pm, Trivia 6-8pm, last call for food 7pm.

Private dining

BBQ Bone In Chicken Breast
Amish chicken, molasses BBQ, sweet potato & kale hash
Ancho Glazed Salmon
Faroe Island salmon, baby spinach, fennel, ancho honey glaze, tomatillo crème
Blackened Catfish
Farm raised Mississippi catfish filet, blackening spices, braised collard greens, watermelon pico de gallo

Dessert

Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter mousse, Oreo crumble crust, toffee, chocolate & caramel drizzle
Key Lime Pie
Florida Key lime custard, graham cracker crust, whipped cream, citrus zest

What 290 people are saying

Taste 222 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Best Value
Chicago
Best Value
Chicago
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taste 222 is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing food" and a "warm and welcoming" ambiance. It's perfect for business meetings or casual outings, with a "friendly staff" and "stylish decor." The restaurant consistently delivers a "great dining experience," with standout dishes like shrimp and grits, and "incredible" beer and wine selections.

290 Reviews

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Samantha
Jacksonville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was quick! Very nice and knowledgeable servers.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and beautiful dining room. Enjoyed the Cobb salad, one of the best in the city.
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Ramona VIP
Chicago10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great lunch with a colleague! Always enjoy my time at this restaurant and will definitely be back
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Angelika
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My client and her guests enjoyed their lunch at your place. Thank you
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Randall VIP
Indiana68 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambiance, and service! The catfish is a “must have”.
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Kimberly
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and outstanding service I recommend this restaurant to everyone
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Vince
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the shrimp and grits and it was amazing!!! And the Key Lime pie for dessert was equally amazing.
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Laura
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place will definitely be back to try other thing on the menu.
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Aisha
Adelaide4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic... service was fast and friendly
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Kanika
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was very inviting. We were acknowledged and greeted right away. The service was good! We got a kick out of the robot delivering our food. That was so cool! The drink specials were very affordable. I had a glass of the red blend which was $7.25. I enjoyed the taste and appreciated that it wasn't an over priced glass of wine. The shareable appetizers were fairly priced and the portions were generous. We tried the cornbread and the macaroni and cheese. Both were tasty and I'm normally not a fan of cornbread in general. It had a sweet spicy taste combination going on as it had jalapenos in it but not overbearing to make it too spicy. I ordered the Salmon BLT. OMG!!!!!! It was so delicious! It was so flavorful and had some sort of sauce on it that had a little kick and I loved it! The fries were real potatoes which I appreciate in this faux food world today. My friend got the Salmon entree and the Salmon looked so moist and she said it was flavorful as well. As we closed out, our server said they didn't take cash. That was a bit surprising but in today's world who really ever uses cash. I just happened to have some on me that day but this didn't take away from the experience at all. I will definitely return! We are already planning to return in the Summer for happy hour! Looking forward to it.
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FAQs

Taste 222 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 383-6620.

Taste 222 is rated 4.8 stars by 290 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 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Canal/Lake/Milwaukee
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
230 North Canal Street Parking (1-minute walk, south on Canal Street) Taste 222 will be on your right
Public transit
Clinton Subway Station, CTA Green, and Pink Lines Distance Ogilvie Transportation Center (North Western Metra Station) Metra Lines: Union Pacific North (UP-N), Union Pacific West (UP-W) and Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)Merchandise Mart | CTA Brown and Purple Express LinesClark & Lake CTA Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jonathan Trubow
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.taste222chicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 383-6620
Catering
Catering available for pick-up or delivery, see our website for more details!
Private party facilities
Looking for an upscale and unique venue for your next social, corporate or civic event? Taste 222 is an intimate restaurant and gathering place where we celebrate innovative food and beverages with exceptional cuisine, service, and ambiance. We are located in the Fulton River District of downtown Chicago, just West of the river.

Taste 222

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour Trivia!

Private dining

Private Event Space

Custom inquiry

Menu

Salad

Farmhouse Salad

Cobb Salad

Entrée

BBQ Bone In Chicken Breast

Ancho Glazed Salmon

Blackened Catfish

Dessert

Peanut Butter Pie

Key Lime Pie

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Taste 222 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Taste 222 restaurant rated?

Is Taste 222 currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information