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Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge

358 W Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge

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  • Ai Japanese Restaurant, the hottest sushi bar in River North, features Chicago’s only sake bar, offering sakes from various prefectures of Japan. A unique variety of sushi and sake flights are signatures to Ai. The softly lit lounge with a warm fireplace provides an intimate setting for a relaxing cocktail. Open for lunch Monday to Friday, and late night on Friday and Saturday. Carryout and delivery are welcome.
  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
  • Neighborhood: River North
  • Cross Street: Orleans Street
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: $31 to $50
  • Website: http://www.aichicago.us
  • Email: info@aichicago.us
  • Phone: (312) 335-9888
  • Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu 11:30am to 10:30pm Fri 11:30am to 11:00pm Sat 5:00pm to 11:00pm Sun 5:00pm to 11:00pm Lounge open late night for special events
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: Toyoji Hemmi
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Public Transit: Brown Line train stop is at Chicago and Franklin, Red Line is at State and Grand, bus is Lasalle St and Ontario
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet is available, Street parking available.
  • Catering: Various off site catering options are available. Traditional Japanese lunch boxes, platters for conferences or meetings, banquets with chef, and more. Please call for more info.
  • Private Party Facilities: Our semi-private, dimly lit lounge can be rented out for special occasions. Please contact for more information.
  • Private Party Contact: Sandy Lim (312) 335-9888
  • Entertainment: SUN:All You Can Eat, $31.95 MON:1/2 price bottles of wine, sake and select apps TUE:INDUSTRY NIGHT WED:$5 Martinis THU:$3 Sapporo Drafts & Hot Sake EVERYDAY: Lounge menu consisting of small plates from $3-5 offered in lounge.
  • Special Events & Promotions:
    SUN:All You Can Eat, $31.95 MON:1/2 price bottles of wine, sake and select apps TUE:INDUSTRY NIGHT WED:$5 Martinis THU:$3 Sapporo Drafts & Hot Sake EVERYDAY: Lounge menu consisting of small plates from $3-5 offered in lounge

Deals and Offers

  • From Ai Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
    Valentine's Day
    Tuesday, February 14, 2012
    Join us for a weekend celebration of Valentine's Day w/ our $95 couple's dinner offered Fri 2/10, Sat 2/11 & Tue 2/14.

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