Viand Bar and Kitchen

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Address:
155 E. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611

Neighborhood:
River North

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Viand Bar and Kitchen Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.viandchicago.com
Phone: (312) 255-8505
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. Breakfast 6:30am - 11:00am
Lunch 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Bar 8:00am - 11:00pm
Sat. Breakfast 6:30am - 12:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Bar 8:00am - 11:00pm
Sun. Breakfast 6:30pm - 12:00pm
Lunch CLOSED
Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Bar 10:00am - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Executive Chef: Mariela Bolanos
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please inquire regarding catering your offsite events. Viand also caters to the adjacent Courtyard Magnificent Mile which can host all of your business meetings, holiday parties, cocktail receptions, and much more.
Entertainment: Check out upcoming events, promotions, and entertainment at www.viandchicago.com/calendar/index.php
Special Events & Promotions: Please visit http://www.viandchicago.com/book.php for inquiries on private events!

Getting there

Cross Street: Ontario and Michigan
Public Transit: .5 Blocks away from CTA Bus Route 3, 10, 145, 146, 147, and 151.
4 Blocks West and 2 blocks North of Grand Red Line
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Parking available in Courtyard Chicago Downtowon Garage on St. Clair bewteen Ohio and Ontario Streets.

A word from Viand Bar and Kitchen

Situated in the electric Streeterville neighborhood, Viand Bar and Kitchen offers an oasis of serenity. Indulge in a time-honored meal infused with the multicultural heritage of Chicago. Wholesome, fresh ingredients are prepared and served by a passionate staff, and you may even find the Executive… Chef herself making sure patrons are enjoying their meals. The bold flavorful dishes celebrate our love for the city and its culinary traditions. From outings with family and friends, a Saturday night date or even a company gathering, this hidden gem is a wonderful place for any occasion.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"This is the worst restaurant ever. My dish of salmon tasted like a bag of salt. Upon telling my waitress she just smirked and continued her duties. The service itself was lackluster to say the least. I paid my bill and even left a $10 tip on a $30+ Bill. I wouldn't take my dog here for a meal. My meal was never addressed and I left feeling so bad. Avoid this place. I was the only patron on a Saturday evening. I should have known"
Dined on 7/12/2014
"Needed to be in and out for theater and they did that without any issues and without feeling rushed. Server was a sweetheart, but made a couple mistakes. Limited, but varied menu. Pretty empty for a Friday night, but it was early. Inside a Marriott Courtyard, but separate entrance keeps if from feeling like part of the hotel. Open and airy space. Bacon wrapped shrimp as a starter was very good. Rest was okay, but nothing special. Decent prices for the area."
Dined on 6/13/2014
"The food and music in the bar was great. Loved the shrimp warped in bacon. Some of he old songs that Ron sang was great listening."
Dined on 5/30/2014
"Although it was very quiet with only a few other tables filled, my group had a wonderful dinner. Among our choices were the beet salad, tomato bisque, salmon and pork tenderloin. All were incredible. I have already told whomever will listen to go there!"
Dined on 5/28/2014
"Imagine a round wine cellar, just off the main dining room, where you pull the pocket doors and have a quiet oasis in the city. THAT is Viand. And, after a visit or two, it's like the Cheers bar; everyone knows your name and welcomes you back."
Dined on 5/27/2014
"We selected this restaurant based on convenience and menu selection and the food exceeded my expectations by far. Everything was delicious and the food combinations were creative but simple. I look forward to returning"
Dined on 5/17/2014
"You might be tempted to overlook this restaurant in a Courtyard hotel. Don't succumb to that temptation! Although the menu and wine list at Viand are not extensive, the quality and tastiness of the foods are excellent and worthy of a visit. We enjoyed a delicious flatbread appetizer with mozzarella, tomato & lightly roasted arugula. Our whitefish entrees were exquisite. The desserts, cherry crisp and bread pudding, we're fresh and tasty. Our servers were friendly and committed to making our dining experience enjoyable. Yes, one may seek out higher priced, gourmet restaurants in this neighborhood - and we have many times. Viand is the place to choose when you are craving comforting, well prepared Midwestern cuisine."
Dined on 5/14/2014
"Resturants such as this one is exactly why I swear by Open Table! All around perfect!"
Dined on 5/9/2014
"Excessive loud music from bar spills over to restaurant area (in same room). Spoiled an otherwise fine dinner."
Dined on 5/2/2014
"Viand, just past Garrett's popcorn, off Michigan on Ontario, is a gem. High quality meats, name brand bar items, and great service"
Dined on 4/15/2014
"We cannot believe this place is not packed. Great food, excellent food, reasonably priced. This place is a real bargain. Why there are not lines out the door confounds us. Innovative food, well presented and delicious."
Dined on 4/13/2014
"We were a party of 3. Ambiance was pretty nice just a little to open and gave the feel of upscale banquet hall. I ordered the duck with the lamb and mashed potatoes. Duck was great with reduced apricot glaze. However the lamb was terrible it was the size of a 5year olds hand tough with no flavor. What was really disappointing is the waiter offered no resollution. Wife ordered talapia, was very good. Daughter ordered ravioli, it was good but really rich. Waiter forwarned as such."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Highly recommend checking out Viand. This is a great downtown restaurant that just happens to be in a hotel. Our group of 10 had the private wine room which was perfect for our special occasion. Bar menu offered many fun and trendy cocktail options. We all enjoyed trying new things. Lemon Ginger martini and Moscow Mules were the favorites. Service was phenomenal. The menu offered a choice to meet everyone’s expectations. Prix Fix menu was a very reasonable surprise at $33 for three courses and several in our group choose this option. Beet Salad and Carrot soup were the most talked about starters. For entrée’s the Mahi Mahi with Curry and pork tenderloin were the favorites. Dessert was a delicious chocolate tart with a pistachio mouse."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"My hunter's duo was a delicious entrée and the beet salad a wonderful start. My guest had the prix fixe menu and found her steak, soup and dessert to be a delight. The service is relaxed and the atmosphere is is candle-light romantic in the evening."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We had a really good experience hear on VDay. Service was prompt and knowledgeable, Lobster Bisque was delicious and our main courses (Ribeye and Amish Chicken) were both excellent. The only thing holding back the 5th star was a subpar dessert, raspberry twinkie and the panna cotta both went half eaten. We will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"While our entrées were tasty and well prepared, the server would have been wise to not bring out the over heated depleted looking rolls to start. Perhaps that isn't always the case, but it should NEVER be the case. Didn't particularly care for the large open room. We were there on the early side (6 p.m.) on a Sat. evening, and while things picked up some before we left, it was never full. The noise level was energetic in large part due to a big party that came in together and hung out at the bar. Not sure how it would be without that. Our main server was very pleasant and attentive."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Stopped in with a group of coworkers for restaurant week. The food and wine pairings were delightful. The blood orange panacotta was a perfect end to the meal."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Went for a four-course New Years meal. Everything was excellent! Great experience!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Place was perfect, nestled right off Michigan avenue. Great food, service and almost hidden... It was quiet and we were able to have a lunch and learn without any interuption."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"We had dinner with a group of 6. We were seated in a separate little party room (wine storage). We loved having our won little space and had a great time. We opted for the prix fix dinner of 3 courses and we all loved our entrees! The cocktails were delicious. The music was great. A musician played all kinds of great songs on his guitar. Love it and will definitely return."
Dined on 11/29/2013
"I was patting myself on the back for selecting Viand Kitchen and Bar for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm a person that loves variety, but without chaos and that's exactly what they delivered. Salad and dessert buffet, but a plate entree. Perfect! And, don't let the term buffet think wrong. It was more like a salad table and a dessert table. Best thing was the chocolate fountain. I only wish the items to dip in the chocolate would have been better. The cake and rice krispies were tough. The chocolate itself was excellent. The waitress was funny and friendly. I'm not sure of the position of the guy in the suit that helped my indecisive Mother on a drink choice, but he was just fantastic. I truly felt like this was a fine dining experience."
Dined on 11/28/2013
"Reserved on Thangsgiving day, and was advised when we arrived that the very limited Thanksgiving menu was the only choice. After I questioned why this was not clear when the reservation was made, they offered to open up the kitchen to cook whatever we wanted from the regular menu. We decided not to put them through that exercise and ordered from the Thanksgiving menu. Salmon was just OK with little flavor. What was stated on menu as "grilled sirloin" turned out to basically be a slice of either roast beef or possibly prime rib - which was well done when I ordered my "grilled sirloin" as medium. Overall was OK, but would not go again..."
Dined on 11/28/2013
"We had our mid-day Thanksgiving meal--perfect! Salad bar, dessert bar, and several entree choices. Services was excellent and the food yummy"
Dined on 11/28/2013
"The steak was horrible. I coul barely chew it becasue it was so bad and had fat veins all over."
Dined on 10/23/2013
"For an appetizer my group ordered the flat bread and it was really good. Everyone except for me got the half order of ravioli and they didn't even finish the 5 because it was so rich but it was really good. I had the burger and that was really good and they have great french fries and onion rings that come with the burger. When we arrived we were seated in a private room which was really kinda cool and we could still hear the live music. Our waitress was really helpful and nice, friendly and made good recommendations."
Dined on 10/11/2013
"Empty, less a business traveler dining alone and an elderly couple. a sign of how Viand is apparently not the place to go to. Too bad, since the food is actually pretty good. avacado appetizer was even better than it sounded on menu - light and fresh, incorporated all flavors well. ravioli are sinfully good, though a bit on heavy side with the cream sauce. Mahi Mahi dish is nicely prepared inducing both indian and latin food memories. Can't recall fish itself being outstanding but rest of the dish made it fantastic. Wine list limited, but decent prices. Don't go here on a date, to impress, or to kick off a fun night. But next time you just need a good meal and the top new restaurants are all booked, know you can always go to Viand."
Dined on 10/9/2013
"My and my wife went there for our first month anniversary. The restaurant was empty (4 people sitting by the bar), and still the waiter put us on the worst, tiniest table they had. Besides that, the service was pretty decent and the food was quite tasteful. But as the title of the review says, nothing outstanding, compared to other great restaurants in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, for us, not a recommendation."
Dined on 9/3/2013
"Excellent place for small group celebration. Our children treated us for our 40th anniversary to this place. It was walking distance to our show at Navy Pier. Four people in our group and we all loved our dinner. The appetizers are fabulous and their staff are young and friendly. Very clean, decorated well, nice ambience and just the right space. Next to Starbucks!"
Dined on 8/30/2013
"I was traveling for work and decided to try out this restaurant in the Courtyard and was surprised with the quality!! I had ordered the Filet Mignon with chimichurri sauce and the food came cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The staff was very attentive and I can't wait for my next business trip to return to this gem."
Dined on 8/20/2013
"I took my friend there for her birthday. The food was ok not bad just ok. I ordered my steak medium & they over cooked it & it took a while for me to get another one but when I did get it, it was perfect. The service was a little slow & our waitress was not that attentive & it was not that busy. But overall it was ok."
Dined on 8/2/2013
"We booked this reservation due to the advertised salad and stir fry specials on Fridays. I was very surprised when we walked in that the restaurant was almost empty at 1:30pm on a weekday. It is only a block off of Michigan Avenue. The rolls were very stale and not edible. All three of us had the salad special and two were good, one was quite bad. Also, it was very hot outside and the restaurant was not as cool as it should have been."
Dined on 7/19/2013
"I've lived in Chicago for 2 years and this is the best meal I've had. Great spot. So underrated. Get there, you won't be sorry!"
Dined on 7/5/2013
"Wow, read a review abut this place on Zagat's which recommended as good, fresh, hearty midwest/american food. It did not disappoint. Great location and really great food. Our party had the filet, striped bass and chicken-all were spectacular. The chef visited the table and she was really great to talk to (nice touch). Ended with some homemade ice cream and the flourless chocolate cake-best I've ever had. Highly recommended."
Dined on 6/18/2013
"My hub and I took my parents there for their birthdays. I had flowers delivered to the restaurant ahead of time, and the note I left on the reservation about me being a vegan was not ignored. In fact, the waitress and chef made me a special veggie stir fry and even informed me that if I wanted fries, I should be aware that they are cooked in the same oils that meat is fried in. A lot of restaurants won't tell you that, so the veg-head consumer is left to hope that their food was not in contact with animal flesh. I was grateful for the whipped up dish, tho it was very salty and there was way too much rice, but that's ok. I was glad they could accomodate me, and my family was very pleased with their meals and b-day dessert."
Dined on 5/8/2013
"Nice and simple. Good for business lunch meeting. Not too crowded and was able to provide round table for 6 people."
Dined on 4/30/2013
"We had early reservations for breakfast before attending a television taping at NBC tower. I was a bit disappointed with the food and service, although it wasn't terrible. The waitress was very nice but our drinks did not come until we were halfway through with our meal. The food came very fast but my Eggs Benedict was undercooked. I love a runny yolk of course, but this yolk was thin to the point of being watery. The bacon was of low quality (it reminded me of Oscar Meyer budget bacon). My friend originally ordered two sides of bacon for his meal but was persuaded by the waitress to order a single side because, "it comes with a lot." His order arrived and it was two small pieces. Not horrible but I would not return for breakfast."
Dined on 4/19/2013
"I've been coming to Viand for a few years now and it never disappoints. It's one of the rare finds in a city with vast choices for good dining. Although it's located in the middle of the highly touristy Michigan Ave, it is not one very well known by tourists so there are no lines. Wonderful food and excellent service! Try the Chilean Seabass dish and you won't regret it. A+"
Dined on 3/16/2013
"It's fine, although it's in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott and has that sort of atmosphere."
Dined on 2/20/2013
"Went for Valentine's Day and we had a great experience. There was live music, not too loud which was nice. Our server was very good - really nice and attentive. It's a very nice atmosphere and the restaurant looks really nice. Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely go back."
Dined on 2/14/2013
"I have eaten here twice, interesting menu with great food. For some reason both times I went, it was completely empty. I dont know why as it is in a very busy area. I loved the food, great staff, highly recommend!"
Dined on 2/1/2013

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