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Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago

4.2
4.2
639 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Hard Rock Chicago, marked by the giant illuminated iconic guitar that, is in the heart of the vibrant River North neighborhood. Blocks away from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Theater District and Tilt 360. For over 30 years, our cafe has been a one-of-a-kind dining, entertainment and shopping destination known worldwide for embracing funky styles and blending them with legendary food, beverages, live music and music history. Hard Rock International is the world’s largest curator of music memorabilia, and our cafe walls are lined with priceless pieces from musical legends like Freddy Mercury, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 943-2252

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Miguel Guerrero

  • Catering

    Whether you are looking for a quick, early morning breakfast, or an elaborate executive reception, our group menus can be customized to fit your every need. Our event and catering staff is here to make sure your event goes smoothly, from the seating plan right down to your favorite dishes. Let us know how we can ensure your next event goes smoothly.

  • Private party facilities

    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers events of all types from breakfast meetings, luncheons, corporate cocktail receptions and late-night parties. Semi-private and full facility buyouts available. Full service production and professional event planning services will make the planning process seamless!

  • Private party contact

    Sonia Hagopian: (312) 800-4866

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Cross street

    Clark Street

  • Parking details

    Limited street parking in the area (On Ontario or Ohio St.). Parking garages are in the 2-3 blocks area from café. Hard Rock offers $5 off valet. Simply show your Hard Rock receipt to valet, receive $5 off. Typical rates are $20 for 3 hours ($15 with your Hard Rock receipt). 30 minute complimentary parking offered retail and take out purchases.

  • Public transit

    2 blocks west & 2 blocks north of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop at Grand & State Streets.

  • Entertainment

    Live Band Karaoke every Thursday from 9:00pm-11:00pm ! Be a rockstar, anyone can sing.Acoustic sets every Friday and Saturday from local favorites.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Make Dad's Day!

    Jun 16 - Jun 18, 2023
    Celebrate Father's Day at The Hard Rock with a Smoked Old Fashioned and a NY Strip Steak with Bourbon Mushroom Sauce. It'll be almost as legendary as he is!
  • Formula 1 Viewing Party

    Multiple dates available
    Hard Rock Cafe is an Official Viewing Party Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing! Join us for our F1 Viewing Party and enjoy a victory lap with our specialty menu! Check out our website to view the menu: https://www.hardrockcafe.com/.../chicago/event-calendar.aspx

Offers

  • Goodman Theater Presents: The Who's Tommy

    Jun 13 - Jul 23, 2023
    Sun - Thu - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Dine out like a Rock Star at Hard Rock Cafe then rock out at Goodman Theater with this exclusive opportunity! Hard Rock Cafe guests save 25% on tickets to see The Who's Tommy with promo code HARDROCK, opening June 13th. Goodman Theater patrons receive 15% off their meal at Hard Rock Cafe when you show your ticket to The Who's Tommy! Be sure to grab a photo with Pete Townsend's iconic smashed guitar during your visit to the cafe!

What 639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

  1. GasparS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    It closes too early Tip should not be included by default in the check

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  2. JaneE

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The wait staff and management were super kind and gracious. The food is mediocre at best, not worth the cost. It’s unfortunate because it was probably a great place once.

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  3. MichaelG

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Loved this HRC. Had the big wide open space, like the one I remember in Honolulu (my favorite of all time), before the relocation. However, this particular evening was DJ Karaoke night at the time an entire class of about 50 young middle school aged children were occupying the entire ground level dining area. Although they were cute, the karaoke promoted an environment of 50 to 60 screaming youngsters that was ultimately unbearable. It’s a ritual of ours to dine at least once at the HRC in every city we visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to return, assuming, hoping that this was just an extraordinary event never to recur; but I wish circumstances were different for my first visit to Chicago. Better luck during my next visit.

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  4. JudithB

    Belgium

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We teally enjoyd our diner. The karaoke with the school.was very plesant and we had a great laugh. Loved it

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  5. AndresS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    Too loud we could not even talk. Ghhhbv bbbb.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Cook Messed several things up on order. No hot fudge in the hot fudge sundae

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  7. kmmora

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got the sliders and fries which was perfect. Just wanted to check out the place and get a pin.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on April 21, 2023kmmora, Thank you for visiting. Sounds like you had a good time in the cafe. Glad you enjoyed the sliders. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Rock On!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was a busy night, they did seat us tho at our reservation time which was nice. My food was decent but feels kinda over priced. Waiter was nice but took forever to get refills. Would come back tho

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  9. BrianM

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Would not recommend for food. Awful reheated Sysco slop

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  10. AMUK

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Booked for 8pm. Had to move tables as was freezing cold. Food was fine. Service really not good. Asked for extra blue cheese dip - completely forgotten. Waitress apologised for not checking on us and asking if we needed drinks etc as she had been on a bathroom break - didn’t need to know that. Evidently closing at 9pm and so shop was closed just before then and then man stood with keys waiting for us to go. Ladies bathrooms were in a terrible state. Two out of order and remaining floors swimming in water! Worst Hard Rock Cafe experience ever

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  11. AndrewS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was our first time here and we enjoyed it and enjoyed looking at the memorabilia

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on April 1, 2023AndrewS, Thank you for the great feedback. I look forward to sharing it with my team. Rock On!

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  12. Chris

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Drinks were not good at all. Had sharp bones in the fish that stabbed my mouth. Music was ok tho, but very very loud.

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  13. BaileyB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was awesome! The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and was accommodating to allergies. I loved the gluten free menu!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on March 23, 2023BaileyB, Thank your for the awesome review. Glad to here that your server was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Rock On! We hope to see you again soon.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Awesome music and singer the family lived the place just get there early the lot fills up fast

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  15. dauber

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    My wife's fajitas were decent - she said no complaints, just basic. Desswrt was great. The burger, however, absolutely sucked. Almost zero flavor, small, and barely seasoned (if at all). The two guys who started Hard Rock Café did so to guarantee that you could get a decent burger in whatever major city you went to; major failure here.

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  16. JoeO

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reserve para las 9:30 p.m. pero su página nunca me aviso que a esa hora ya casi iban a cerrar si bien era mi primera vez en éste lugar deberían de advertir eso pues casi que nos quedamos a limpiar con mi familia pues ya no había gente en el lugar.

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  17. KarenRL09

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1 year since my boyfriend and met. Had gone to our first Chicago Auto Show. Allyson made it very pleasure able. However, I did lose an important item of mine. Mike is doing his best in searching right after I got home the next day.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on March 2, 2023KarenRL09, Thank you for the great review. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. I'm happy Allyson gave such great service. We are all keeping our eyes pealed for the missing item. I hope we have good news for you soon. Appreciate you visiting us. Look forward to seeing you next time.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience2
    It was way too loud waitress couldn’t hear us and would just walk away. If you’re in a live music mood and don’t want to talk with your group then good place to go. Had to get the food to go because of the noise

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Logan was awesome!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 20, 2023Logan is awesome! Thank you for a great review. Look forward to seeing you next time. You also Rock!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    Waitees was terrible

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    The waiter was great but the food was horrible.

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  22. QuintellH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We truly enjoyed the night.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 16, 2023QuinteIIH Thank you for your visit and the great review. Glad you enjoyed your time. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Rock on!

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  23. LolaDiva

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Rock Vibe Of This Restaurant Was A Hard Rock & Roll!!! The Food Was Soooo Good & Tasty!! I Love The Atsomphere It Was So Vibrant!! And Our Waitstaff Was An Exceptional Service!! We Got Our Food On Time And Everything Was So Perfect!!! The Music Itself Was Really Loud!! But Hey!!! It Was What I Called A Hard Rock CAfe!!! Love It!!! I Will Come Again!!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 16, 2023LolaDiva, Thank you for the amazing review!! You guys rock as well. So glad to hear you had such a good time. I can't wait to share your feedback with my team. Rock on!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We definitely wanted to have somewhat romantic for us. We got sat right where literally the whole restaurant could see us and our shoes. It was alittle weird tbh

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  25. KatieC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience at Hard Rock Cafe! Shoutout to our server Hunter aka Batman who was incredibly attentive and friendly. It was my first time at Hard Rock but certainly not my last!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 8, 2023KatieC, Thank you for the great review. I'm so happy that Hunter aka Batman made your visit special. Can't wait to see you again soon. I will share your feedback with Hunter as well. Thank you again for visiting.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went here to celebrate my wife’s 55th birthday, and the service (Jess) was nothing but warm friendly and stellar. Also in the shop Dangelo was awesome too.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 5, 2023Rock'n review! Thank you for your visit glad your wife had a good birthday visit. I will share your positive feedback with the team. You rock!

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  27. royal

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We came here for restaurant week and enjoyed the food and the service from Alex.

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  28. MarieA

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Hard Rock is not a restaurant we normally would choose. However, their Restaurant Week 2023 lunch menu piqued our interest. We were pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and attentive from the staff member who welcomed us, the hostess who escorted us to our table to Andrea who gave us wonderful table service. The buffalo wings were quite meaty and had good flavor & heat. The noodle salad bowl was delicious with perfectly grilled salmon atop al dente noodles tossed in sesame soy dressing along with mixed greens, carrots, edamame, red peppers and scallions. The Messi burger was as good as it was impressively stacked. It was a tasty steak burger with provolone cheese, caramelized onions, chorizo slices and a sunny side up egg on a brioche bun. It came with crunchy fries. The warm apple cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce finished our meal well.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 30, 2023WOW MarieA. What a great review. That is some high praise you have sent our way. I can't wait to share with my team. Thank you for taking the time to post such positive feedback in such lovely detail. I'm so glad you enjoyed the food and the service. You Rock! Look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  29. MichaelV

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing all around . As a manger of a restaurant I was so impressed

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 28, 2023Awesome review MichaelV! Thanks for the the shout out. I look forward to sharing your feedback with my team.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Staff was friendly and very accommodating to diet allergies. Thanks for the free sundae! Our favorite: the fries, our least favorite: bbq sandwich sauce.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food n atmosphere. There was a lice band. My daughters n husband enjoyed everything as well.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 23, 2023Awesome review! Thank you for joining us glad you enjoyed the show. Can't wait to see you again.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Clientele is very touristy (as expected). Food and service was very average.

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  33. MeganE

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    HUNTER IS THE BEST SERVER EVER! It was our daughters birthday and he treated her like an absolute queen and and let her be “guest DJ.” It was amazing!

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  34. JaneT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for the dessert for our birthday celebration!!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 12, 2023Rockin' Review JaneT! Thank you for the feedback and shout outs. I will recognize them and share with the team. We hope to see you again soon.

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  35. dawnB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was super cool and the food and ambience were nice. Our kids enjoyed it too.

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 3, 2023DawnB, you ROCK! Glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you again soon

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Service was okay . Server kept leaving for long periods of time. But overall the drinks were great . Food was amazing . Everything came out hot and ready to eat . The greens beans wasn’t the best but overall it was a good first time experience

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on January 1, 2023Thank you for the feedback and review. Great to hear about the food and drinks! Who was your server/bartender? Did a manager stop by your table? I truly appreciate your feedback, feel free to email me directly at chicago.gm@hardrockdotcom

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  37. LeahH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Everything was fine just not enough help, had to wait a long time for things

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  38. KeelinM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply phenomenal! Had an absolutely amazing experience dining at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago! Fantastic decor/atmosphere as always. Food was genuinely brilliant, and excellent value too! Jess and the entire team are the best! Will definitely be heading back when I go back to Chicago!

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on December 31, 2022WOW, Rockin' Review. Great feedback and Shout out to Jess. We will recognize her and share with the team. We hope to see you again soon.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The service was slow and the food was less than average for the price

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  40. ElizabethP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly. Prices good. Hard rock always has cool things to look at .

    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on December 29, 2022ElizabethP, you ROCK. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago using the Order Online button. Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 943-2252.

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago is rated 4.2 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago

63 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Clark Street

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Limited street parking in the area (On Ontario or Ohio St.). Parking garages are in the 2-3 blocks area from café. Hard Rock offers $5 off valet. Simply show your Hard Rock receipt to valet, receive $5 off. Typical rates are $20 for 3 hours ($15 with your Hard Rock receipt). 30 minute complimentary parking offered retail and take out purchases.

  • Public transit

    2 blocks west & 2 blocks north of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop at Grand & State Streets.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Miguel Guerrero

  • Entertainment

    Live Band Karaoke every Thursday from 9:00pm-11:00pm ! Be a rockstar, anyone can sing.Acoustic sets every Friday and Saturday from local favorites.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 943-2252

  • Catering

    Whether you are looking for a quick, early morning breakfast, or an elaborate executive reception, our group menus can be customized to fit your every need. Our event and catering staff is here to make sure your event goes smoothly, from the seating plan right down to your favorite dishes. Let us know how we can ensure your next event goes smoothly.

  • Private party facilities

    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers events of all types from breakfast meetings, luncheons, corporate cocktail receptions and late-night parties. Semi-private and full facility buyouts available. Full service production and professional event planning services will make the planning process seamless!

  • Private party contact

    Sonia Hagopian: (312) 800-4866

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