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The Drawing Room

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Address:
937 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Neighborhood:
Gold Coast / Streeterville

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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The Drawing Room Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.theDRchicago.com
Email: info@lepassage.com
Phone: (312) 266-2694
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 6:00pm - midnight, Friday 6:00pm - 4:00am, Saturday 6:00pm - 5:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Nick Lacasse
Dress Code: Smart 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, Private Room, Wine
Catering: Please call 312.266.2694 for details or you can visit www.theDRchicago.com

Getting there

Cross Street: Walton
Public Transit: Midway between the Division and Chicago Red Line stops on Rush street. From Division and Clark travel east two blocks to State. Turn right on State and walk until State forks and turns into Rush St. Follow Rush St. to the Drawing Room. From Chicago travel east turn left and continue on.
Parking: Valet

A word from The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room is a modern American-contemporary restaurant and Culinary Cocktail lounge. At the Drawing Room, our cocktails and food share equal billing and create a dining experience that is not to be missed. The Drawing Room features a dinner menu created seasonally by Chef Nick Lacasse,… protégé of James Beard award winner Shawn McClain. The culinary cocktails are crafted by highly trained Master Bartenders and Chief Mixologist Charles Joly. At your request, your cocktail can be prepared tableside using the Drawing Room's custom built mobile bar carts. Call 312.266.2694 to reserve the semi-private dining room with a custom menu and your own personal Master Bartender.Continued

The Drawing Room

4.3

158 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerLate Night Find

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159 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

159 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(101)
special occasion(93)
romantic(89)

hot spot(71)
vibrant bar scene(69)
late-night find(43)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (159)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

awesome awesome awesome. never

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"awesome awesome awesome. never had a bad experience at drawing room."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

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

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very original and interesting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very original and interesting drink menu. Fantastic selection of drinks and service was great. Full bar and able to make anything you want."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chi town's best kept secret!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We came to Chicago for a weekend get away and was told by some friends off the cuff to go to the drawing room. I am so happy we did! The drinks were fantastic! The waitress we had was very polite and well informed on their speciality bar. I felt like we were her only table because of how attentive she was. The food was just as fantastic as the drinks and service! The ambiance was quite and romantic. Great place to take a date or someone you want to have a convo with that doesn't require yelling over load kitchens or dining rooms. All in all I have not one negitive thing to say. We will be back!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food and drinks are great,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and drinks are great, but the faux doorman/bouncer is obnoxious and unnecessary. It does not fit with the ambiance inside."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

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

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ver good experience. Server

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Ver good experience. Server and service were exceptional. Chairs are nice looking, but a bit low & too cushy for me!"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Been here twice. It's a classy

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Been here twice. It's a classy cocktail lounge more than it is a restaurant, although that shouldn't stop you from trying the food - the one appetizer I had was quite good. Service is fantastic - for a place with such an upscale, fine dining feel to it, everyone from the "bouncer" to the coat check lady to our waitress was polite, helpful, and smiling. Prices are not low, so I wouldn't come here for any casual night, but it's perfect for a classy night!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

More than Just Drinks

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2012

Dined on 03/28/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The other reviews focus on the mixed drinks and the late-night aspect. My group of 7 was there pretty early and we generally eschewed the mixed drinks. But that doesn't mean it wasn't the perfect restaurant for us. The service was outstanding. It was surpassed only by the incredible dishes. Everyone couldn't stop gushing about the how sublime the food was. Although the wine list is short, the choices were very good. We had 2 bottles of a wonderful Sangiovese."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was good, but the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was good, but the cocktails are the real star here. First of all, they don't serve vodka! This place is legit, right down to the fact that you've never heard of anything on the cocktail menu. Never fear, they know their stuff. As a pairing to our prix fixe menu, our waitress asked if we wanted to limit any liquors on our bartender's choice pairings, and each drink was better than the next. The food sounded great and tasted fine, but did not wow.

I'd come here in the future for cocktails, then dine elsewhere."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

amazingly unique food. i

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"amazingly unique food. i truly enjoyed the experience!"

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good drinks and good food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2009

Dined on 03/17/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After reading other reviews regarding service I was concerned turns out there was no need to be, Elizabet was wonderful, very friendly and attentive. Food was better than I expected for a lounge spot with generous portions. I had the short ribs for the main and they were falling of the bone tender as they should be. Drinks were definitely unique and I enjoyed trying something different. Nice low lit lounge atmosphere."