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The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago

4.5
4.5
1858 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
316 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The Kitchen American Bistro in River North offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch!

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Brunch & Bloom with us this Mother's Day!💐 When you reserve a table for brunch on Sunday, May 11th, add a stunning, locally crafted floral arrangement to delight the mom in your life. Our trusted floral partners in each city will create beautiful, hand-designed arrangements, ready and waiting at your table. Limited availability- reserve yours today!
    Mother's Day Brunch! Photo

What 1,858 people are saying

The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Chicago offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful location" by the river. Its trendy interior and tapas-style menu present "delicious" and "interesting" dishes perfect for sharing. Although occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience is "superb" and memorable for both casual dining and special occasions.

1,858 Reviews
  1. Bari VIP

    Columbus96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was phenomenal! I had the quiche and tomato soup and others in our party had more eggs and breakfast items. We were celebrating our daughter’s engagement. Everyone was happy, and the atmosphere is gorgeous. Will come again when in town. Service was great also!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so very much for the review Bari, we loved having you! Can't wait to see you again soon, have a fantastic rest of your celebration weekend!

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  2. Gari

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Definitely going back very soon! It’s now a Chicago favorite!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    We can't wait to have you back Gari! Thanks so much for the fantastic review. We'll be sure to pass on the good word to our staff and kitchen crews. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Vanessa VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere are great! We were seated by some larger tables so it was on the louder side, but that didn’t take away from our positive experience. Recommend!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    So glad you loved the space and the food Vanessa. Here's hoping we see you again soon!

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  4. Kevin VIP

    Chicago58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location …good food …excellent service. Overall ..wood definitely try again.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for the review Kevin! Have a great rest of your weekend!

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  5. Kevin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere are great. Wonderful river view and convenient spot for business lunch.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks a million for the great review Kevin! Come back for the food, the atmosphere, and the view anytime you want. Have a lovely weekend, and see you soon!

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  6. Gabrielle

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When making a reservation, I noted that I would prefer to sit outside if possible. When we arrived we were told that there was a 40-minute wait to sit outside, so we were led to a table indoors. Barely five minutes later, a party of the same size was sat outdoors, and another few minutes after that, a bigger party was sat outdoors. This was frustrating as we were really hoping to sit outside and we do not live in the city, so traveling to the restaurant that we were initially excited for was not easy. If we were informed of an accurate wait time, we definitely would have waited in order to be seated. Additionally, I ordered the steak and eggs as it was the lunch menu and ordered it at a medium temperature. The steak was very fatty and very salty to which I couldn't get myself to finish the meal. Even the water served seemed off as there was a weird smell and taste to it.

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  7. Janet

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. We had a large party and made all our dishes shareable. Food was outstanding! The owner was charming and very accommodating

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  8. Alejandra

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciosa la comida y excelente servicio. Regreso sin pensarlo.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded 5 days ago
    Nos encanto tenerte Alejandra, te esperamos lo mas pronto posible. Ten una preciosa semana!

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  9. Teresa

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food…the huevos rancheros and Turkish egg…and out waiter Zach was warm and gave great advice about everything!!! Truly a must visit!!!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thanks so much for the fantastic review Teresa! We'll make sure to pass on the great praise to Zach as well! We hope you have a wonderful rest of your week, and that we get to see you again at The Kitchen again soon.

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  10. Jillian

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful meal with great service. The food was excellent. Thoughtfully done. And we had a lovely view, and a great evening. 
    The Kitchen American Bistro - ChicagoResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you so much for this beautiful review Jillian! We loved having you. Hope to see you again soon!

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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 4.5 stars by 1858 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago

316 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Chicago River
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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