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The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago

4.6
4.6
1826 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Kitchen American Bistro in River North offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 amā€“3:00 pm Lunch Monā€“Fri 11:00 amā€“3:00 pm Happy Hour Monā€“Fri 3:00 pmā€“6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pmā€“10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pmā€“9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 836-1300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    The Chicago River
  • Parking details
    Though street parking in River North can be very tricky, Pay for Parking lots do exist, as well as our valet service along Clark Street (north of the restaurant entrance).
  • Public transit
    By Train: Clark/Lake Stop - Blue, Orange, Pink, Green, Brown Lines (.02mi South), State/Lake Stop - Red LineBy Bus: 22 Clark StreetBy River: Chicago Water Taxi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve on the River!

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Years Eve with us on the river! Featuring our regular menu featuring Chef Daniel's holiday offerings.

What 1,826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise ā€¢ Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Chicago offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "spectacular service." Its cozy yet chic atmosphere, creative menu, and prime riverside location make it perfect for both relaxed brunches and memorable dinners. While some patrons note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains "fantastic."

1,826 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    Central Georgia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place but the menu was poor, the portions were very small and the food was just ok. We feel like we waisted one dinner out in Chicago šŸ˜£

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  2. Vinny

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The fries looks very much appealing but hard and too crunchy.

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  3. jo

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We typically go to The Kitchen for brunch, but decided to try dinner with some friends. The food tasted greatā€¦ but the menu was confusing as to what was small plate and what was a traditional entree.

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  4. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed, the food was fresh and very flavorful, service has great and location pulled the entire evening together. Fun night out .

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  5. Shane

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were excellent, and the service was friendly and knowledgeable. The tapas-style small plate approach allowed us to the chance to try several different vegetables, pastas and proteins, and everything was excellent.

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  6. Ashley

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great array of shared plate options. Fresh and interesting spins on basic dishes. Some great entree sized as well. Decadent drink menu. Great place to bring clients for conversation.

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  7. Joy

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are on the pricier side but well made. Staff was knowledgeable and made a great suggestion on the wine pairings. Unexpected flavors were deliciously satisfyingly. Great family-style dining for groups.

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  8. Gary

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Had to seat in the bar area, which was noisy and the poor waitress had too many tables. Nice location.

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  9. Lauren

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We really liked this restaurant. The food was very good. Service was super slow. The slow service and lack of attention to the table is why we rated service poor. Maybe it was a new server, or an off day for her.

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  10. Kimberley

    Caribbean

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our seating was immediate and the greetings were warm. Our food was delicious (and we had a lot, trying fish, steak, vegetables, etc.) Sharing among our party of 9 was great. The wine was great but the cocktails lacked volume (they were small servings). We were never rushed and enjoyed our time.

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FAQs

The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 836-1300.

The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 1826 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago

316 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Chicago River
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 amā€“3:00 pm Lunch Monā€“Fri 11:00 amā€“3:00 pm Happy Hour Monā€“Fri 3:00 pmā€“6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pmā€“10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pmā€“9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Though street parking in River North can be very tricky, Pay for Parking lots do exist, as well as our valet service along Clark Street (north of the restaurant entrance).
  • Public transit
    By Train: Clark/Lake Stop - Blue, Orange, Pink, Green, Brown Lines (.02mi South), State/Lake Stop - Red LineBy Bus: 22 Clark StreetBy River: Chicago Water Taxi
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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