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Address:
112 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Neighborhood:
River North

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Epic Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.epicrestaurantchicago.com
Email: requests@epicrestaurantchicago.com
Phone: (312) 222-4940
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Lounge: Monday - Wednesday 2pm - midnight, Thursday & Friday 2 pm-2 am and Saturday 4 pm-3am, EPIC SKY: Open Seasonally, Monday through Saturday 4 - 12 am, weather permitting. EPIC is closed on Sundays.
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Executive Chef: Mark Pollard
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: DJ's on the first floor lounge Thursday-Saturday 10:00pm until Close
Special Events & Promotions: Epic offers 14,000 square feet of event space for both private and semi private events, with food and beverage package options. The grandeur of the 1st floor lounge offers guests a voluminous space with a 40-foot bar. The inviting lounge is an ideal spot to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, with a separate menu. The 1st floor mezzanine overlooking the 1st floor bar area is ideal for semi-private functions. Epic's main dining room, located on the 2nd floor, is a dramatic space with 23-foot tall floor-to-ceiling windows giving the space an energetic yet intimate city vibe. The 2nd floor mezzanine overlooking the main diing room is ideal for private event functions. The roof deck lounge provides an additional 4,000 square feet of breathtaking views of Chicago's downtown skyline. It's modern design makes it a perfect space for a cocktail reception. For information contact Cecilia at cecilia@epicrestaurantchicago.com

Getting there

Cross Street: Clark & LaSalle
Public Transit: We are located steps from the Merchandise Mart Brown Line stop and Grand Red line stop.
Parking: Valet

A word from Epic Restaurant

Epic brings three levels of dining excellence to Chicago’s River North neighborhood, where Executive Chef Mark Pollard offers a modern American menu. An industrial chic décor serves as the dramatic backdrop to signature dishes such as Coffee & Cinnamon Rubbed Rack of Lamb, Seared Foie Gras and an… extensive Raw Bar. An eclectic wine list and extensive cocktail selections, welcome guests to Epic’s first floor lounge; a voluminous space with exposed brick and intimate seating. A dynamic glass and steel staircase winds its way up to the second floor, revealing an elegant dining room. The energy, sights, and sounds of the room continue up to Epic Sky, a rooftop destination showcasing skyline views and an eye-catching crowd. Day or night, Epic Sky provides a sophisticated rooftop experience with the option of luxurious seclusion in one of the private cabanas. Continued

Epic Restaurant

4.1

313 $31 to $50 restaurant

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276 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

276 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(135)
hot spot(119)
vibrant bar scene(119)

special occasion(109)
good for groups(105)
romantic(69)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (276)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Epic. The food was excellent and the service was very good. After dinner we went upstairs to the outdoor bar area and continued our evening. The space is great! What a great to spend a Saturday night!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

In a very trendy part of town,

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"In a very trendy part of town, with lots of restaurants and clubs, we actually had a nice meal. The cocktails, food and wine were all very good. It's a large place that can get loud when it fills up. That said, I really enjoyed my meal and experience at Epic"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was good but nothing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was good but nothing extravagant. Our waitress was a little slow on the uptake which impacted our initial impression of the place."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Thought the restaurant was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Thought the restaurant was average. Bartender did not know that a straight up martini was served in a martini glass. Put that and a straight up manhattan in a water glass and was confused by our request for a martini glass even though there were plenty."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Parmesan gnocchi was oustanding.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Parmesan gnocchi was oustanding. Bench seating very comfortable for short people."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food and service was great.

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service was great. The sea bass was very fresh and well prepared. The vegetables were cooked to perfection. Usually brussel sprouts are cooked in too much oil but these were delicious. The server was very friendly and not too intrusive."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Epic is fabulous!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is one of my favorite places lately in Chicago. Been twice in three months. And the price point is not crazy expensive. Delicious food, wonderful service. The plates are all well thought out and they offer many different items that tend to change with what is the best. you must try the gnocci and the tuna tartare. Can't wait to go back and try more delectable dishes. The wine list is fantastic as well. Diego, our waiter, was polite and made great suggestions based upon our personal likes. He is very charming. Jason the Sommelier has assembled a nice list from around the world with various prices. He is quite nice and approachable if you have any questions about what wines. Thanks a lot. I'm still talking about you guys... keep it up!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The restaurant is quite large

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2009

Dined on 03/23/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant is quite large and does not lend itself to a romantic or intimate dining scenario."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2009

Special Features: hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Epic is an interesting restaurant.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Epic is an interesting restaurant. It has a large bar area downstairs with an energetic music track. Upstairs, it is a casual restaurant with a wide variety of clientele - from young to old, hip to buttoned down business types. The menu reads well and the food looks great, but the execution is very safe - not a lot of seasoning of bright flavors. Moreover, the sound track from the bar is also the sound track for the restaurant, and there is a disconnect. Prices are reasonable and the food is good, but not wow. If you want a meal that is much better than bar food but with more of a bar feel, Epic is the place for you."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our evening was made all the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our evening was made all the better due to our server, Sophie. She was fantastic! We were celebrating a birthday and the personalized birthday message on the menu was a nice touch! we enjoyed the variety of food selection and the care in prepararation, presentation and timing of the delivery of the courses made for a relaxed pace. It was a memoriable experience for all of us."