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The Walnut Room - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Walnut Room - Chicago

4.6
4.6
7346 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 263 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/

The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show.
Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 781-5219
  • Website
    http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gonzalez
  • Catering
    Private Dining and Catering available. Email: walnutroom@macys.com Check out our website: macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Private party facilities
    Our historic building is home to five unique venues, available to host a number of occasions including wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, fundraising galas, teambuilding cooking classes and corporate events.
  • Private party contact
    Gino Tarallo: (312) 781-3139
  • Location
    111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking for Macy's shoppers at the Randolph / Wabash parking garage. Validation available at Macy's Visitor Center on 1st floor. Valet is available on Wabash.
  • Public transit
    CTA Pink, Green, Orange, Purple and Brown lines at the Randolph / Wabash stop. Both the CTA Blue line (Washington stop) and CTA Red line (Lake street stop) are less than 1 block from the store.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Breakfast Buffet

    16 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
    Breakfast Buffet is $29.95 for Adults and $19.95 for Children under 12 (under 2 eat for free). Includes N/A Beverages. See our buffet menu on www.macyswalnutroom.com , also please see our Holiday FAQ.

  • Holiday Breakfast Buffet

    23 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    Breakfast Buffet is $29.95 for Adults and $19.95 for Children under 12 (under 2 eat for free). Includes N/A Beverages. See our buffet menu on www.macyswalnutroom.com , also please see our Holiday FAQ.

  • Santa Breakfast Buffet

    22 Dec 2024 only
    Meet Santa and have a Wonderful Breakfast! Santa Breakfast Buffet is $36.95 for Adults and $26.95 for Children under 12 (under 2 eat for free). Includes N/A Beverages. Entertainment Includes: Face Painters and Balloon Artists. See our buffet menu on www.macyswalnutroom.com , please check our Holiday FAQ.

Menu

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What 7,346 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Walnut Room in Chicago offers a magical dining experience, especially during the holidays with its iconic Great Tree. Diners love the "wonderful service" and "excellent food," including the famous chicken pot pie. While some find service inconsistent, the restaurant remains a cherished tradition for "family gatherings" and special occasions.

7,346 Reviews

  1. Paul

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Lex, and our host, Danielle, were both fantastic! They went above and beyond to ensure my family and I had a wonderful night. Truly a cherished family memory! Well done Lex and Danielle!

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  2. Geoffrey

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great holiday tradition to have dinner at the Walnut Room. Thank you for making the reservation process so much better than it was before. The meal never disappoints. The service was outstanding. Our waiter Lex couldn’t have been better

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  3. Joan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been trying to book them since November for our Anniversary celebration in December but they’re already booked and got lucky to get a reservation on the day. And the lady who seated us graciously grant our request to be seated close to the tree.

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  4. Jessica

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Walnut Room and I truly enjoyed myself. The menu choices, the prices, the ambience were all amazing. I was curious on the reservation details because I reserved for one, since that was all that was available online, but sat at a beautiful table for four...alone. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it, but I'm concerned the reservation detail when scheduling was off. I will be back again. It gives a high end feel on a budget!

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  5. AimeeG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was crazy busy, which is understandable considering it’s the Saturday before Christmas, but my family had so much fun.

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  6. Heather

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was on top of their game. Took a minute for food and drinks but it’s fine. Place was fully staffed and everyone was very friendly. Pot pie was delicious too. 10/10

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve come to the Walnut Room most years at Christmas time for holiday lunch. We were pleasantly surprised about how it’s really turned around for the better in the last 2-3 years. Our lunch was delicious (mushroom ravioli, salmon, chicken pot pies, Yule logs), the service was outstanding and the staff were friendly and helpful. We were very happy with our lunch this year and so glad to see someone is putting energy into making this a great, memorable experience again.

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  8. Sheri

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy sharing the Walnut Room with my family every year!

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  9. Leslie

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our yearly Christmas at the Walnut Room did not disappoint. Tried the breakfast buffet and it was delicious. Always a festive good time.

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  10. Sean

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m so sad to write this review because this is our yearly holiday tradition that we look forward to every year, and last night was the first time we didn’t have a an exceptional experience. The service was sub par and our wait staff looked extremely tired and overwhelmed, so we lowered our expectations however, we ordered our drinks and they didn’t come until after we had already finished our food. I added a grilled chicken to my dish and it was so overcooked that the ends and edges couldn’t even be cut off it was extremely dry. The middle was fine and our wait staff was nowhere to be found so I did not say anything. We were also celebrating my mother in laws birthday and again, staff was nowhere to be found- they kept ignoring our table. We got no water refills, no drinks until after our food was done. They came back and asked what we ordered so they could give us our check. Overall, it was such a let down.

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FAQs

The Walnut Room - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 781-5219.

The Walnut Room - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 7346 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 263 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Walnut Room - Chicago

111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking for Macy's shoppers at the Randolph / Wabash parking garage. Validation available at Macy's Visitor Center on 1st floor. Valet is available on Wabash.
  • Public transit
    CTA Pink, Green, Orange, Purple and Brown lines at the Randolph / Wabash stop. Both the CTA Blue line (Washington stop) and CTA Red line (Lake street stop) are less than 1 block from the store.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Phone number
    (312) 781-5219
  • Catering
    Private Dining and Catering available. Email: walnutroom@macys.com Check out our website: macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Private party facilities
    Our historic building is home to five unique venues, available to host a number of occasions including wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, fundraising galas, teambuilding cooking classes and corporate events.
  • Private party contact
    Gino Tarallo: (312) 781-3139
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