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Address:
600 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Neighborhood:
River West

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Cuisine:
Japanese

Price: $30 and under

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Japonais Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.japonaischicago.com
Email: Info@japonaischicago.com
Phone: (312) 822-9600
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Executive Chef: Jun Ichikawa
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (bar only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Full lunch or dinner packages including appetizers, sushi & main courses with cocktail packages.
Private Party Facilities: A 2012 Michelin Guide Recommendation Named one of the "Top 66 Restaurants in the World" by Conde Nest Traveler Received "3 Star Reviews" from both the Chicago Tribune & Sun-Times. Located along the River, Japonais is the perfect setting for your corporate functions, rehearsal dinners and special event for any occasion. Designed by Jeffrey Beers International, Japonais offers the best of Contemporary Japanese cuisine in an exciting, yet intimate setting. Featuring a 15ft waterfall, and fireplace in an industrial and modern setting, guests are immediately transported for a unique dining experience. Guests have the option of holding events in either of our two distinct dining rooms or on the lounge level with an outdoor café along the River. From Cocktail Receptions, Seated Dinners and Gourmet Food Stations with Interactive Elements, let us customize your event to suit your every need!
Private Party Contact: Lesley Stella (312) 822-9600

Getting there

Cross Street: Larabee Street
Public Transit: Chicago Avenue Bus, CTA Brown Line (Chicago/Franklin)
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet Parking is offered for guests’ convenience. However, street parking & a public parking lot are easily accessible.

A word from Japonais

Japonais Restaurant and Lounge located along the River offers its guests contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi by critically acclaimed Executive Chef Jun Ichikawa. Designed by Jeffrey Beers, Japonais features two distinct dining rooms featuring a limestone waterfall, 15 ft fireplace on the first… level in the spirit of Industrial Japan. The Riverwalk level features a bustling lounge & bar adjacent to a plush Riverwalk Café. Our Lounge offers the restaurant’s full menu of critically acclaimed contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi. Between 5PM-8PM Sunday-Wednesday, the Lounge also features our Tasting Menu. Exclusively featured in the Lounge our Tasting Menu highlights some of our more popular sushi dishes along with $7 small plates, paired with wine, sake or Absolut cocktails. The Lounge at Japonais also features a lively bar amidst a picturesque Riverwalk Café. To make a reservation in our Lounge where we feature our FULL DINNER MENU please indicate in your reservation notes.Continued

Japonais

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417 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

417 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(223)
fit for foodies(209)
hot spot(190)

good for groups(152)
romantic(152)
vibrant bar scene(128)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (417)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall the food and presentation

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall the food and presentation was great. However, I had a reservation at 8:30pm and it took almost an hour to get seated and this was for a birthday event."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Phenomenal

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This dining experience was phenomenal!!! Some of the best food we have had to date, and we eat at alot of different places all over the country."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

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

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great downstairs area and

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Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great downstairs area and the decor is beautiful. Loved the space in general."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

remember japonais as having

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"remember japonais as having great food when have been there quite a while ago. While food was decent, it was not up to what I'd remembered, especially for the price. Sushi should be much better."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2009

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very happy with our visit to Japonais. The food was delicious and sushi was amazing. The downstairs lounge area was really nice to go to after dinner. The view isn't much to write about from the outside seating area, but it had a nice feel/ambiance to it. We'll be back. PS- order the "Hot Rock" appetizer. You won't be disappointed!!!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

WaIt staff and food great.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"WaIt staff and food great. Host staff was rude and had nointerest in us"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and the service is

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and the service is great, they could lower the music just a little bit."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food...server unattentive...a

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food...server unattentive...a little pricey."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The tuna carpaccio and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The tuna carpaccio and the crab cakes were delicious. However, the spare ribs were so heavily covered in sauce that I had to scrape some off to eat them. The service was poor. We dined early as we had a child with us. We watched the servers gather near the kitchen door and socialize while we tried to get their attention (by waving our arms!!). I would not return due to the poor service and low value for what we paid. This restaurant thinks it is better than it is."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I love this place! When it's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2011

Dined on 04/01/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I love this place! When it's warm, I love sitting outside by the river, but the ambiance in the bar as well as the restaurant are memorable. Great food and decor. I highly recommend Japonais."