HUB 51

Name: HUB 51
Address: 51 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 828-0051
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5235 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Whatever you’re craving, we probably have that. From the best nachos in Chicago to sushi, burgers, tacos and craft beers, we are River North’s go-to spot for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late-night eats. We also have carry-out and delivery.

Hub 51 is a social dining spot serving up contemporary American eats in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Our patio is open!

For 15 years, Ben Pao was known for serving classic Chinese comfort food dishes and hosting memorable celebrations. We are excited to reintroduce these Chinese-American favorites and to celebrate with you again.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 102 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 828-0051
Website
http://hub51chicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Looking to plan your next corporate or social event? Look no further! Hub 51 is the perfect spot for events of all kinds! Whether it's an intimate dinner for a few guests or a reception for 500 guests, our one-of-a-kind menu and unique beverage selection can be tailored to create your perfect event!
Private party contact
Allie Drazin & Robyn Minarik: (855) 398-6010

Location
51 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Dearborn
Parking details
Metered street parking available. Valet is $15.00
Public transit
36 Broadway bus, 156 LaSalle bus, Red Line at Grand
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Homemade Skillet Cornbread$9.00
salted butter
Bang-Bang Crispy Cauliflower$14.00
tempura battered, spicy mayo, togarashi
Spinach-Artichoke Dip$14.00
chips & salsa, sour cream
Chicken Egg Roll$8.00
cabbage, carrot, wood ear mushroom, peanuts, crisp shell served with sweet & sour. (Chinese hot mustard available upon request)
Chorizo Queso Fundido$15.00
Chihuahua cheese, chorizo, pico del gallo, chips and salsa

Yes

Our Famous Pulled Chicken Nachos$23.00
all-natural chicken, guacamole, tomato salsa, jalapeños, cheddar & oaxaca, sour cream *$1 from every nacho sold will be donated to the METAvivor Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month*

Five Salads

Our Favorite Chopped Salad$16.00
avocado, crispy bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, tubetti pasta, hub vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Salad$16.00
medjool dates, almonds, manchego cheese, mustard vinaigrette
Crushed Pistachio Caesar Salad$15.00
arugula & romaine, shaved parmesan, migas, yogurt dressing
Kale & Grains Salad$15.00
avocado, roasted cashews, quinoa, mustard vinaigrette, squeeze of lemon
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad$18.00
buttermilk fried crispy chicken tenders, cornbread croutons, tillamook cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, cucumber, carrot, scallion

Add To Your Salad

Grilled Chicken$7.00
Filet Mignon*$11.00
Char-Broiled Salmon*$10.00

Sushi

Crunchy Volcano Roll$19.00
ahi tuna, rock crab, fresno, cucumber, avocado, tobanjan, japanese bbq, tempura crunch
California$15.00
crab, cucumber, avocado
Crunchy Tuna*$15.00
spicy tuna, tempura rice, japanese bbq
Miso Salmon & Avocado$15.00
miso glazed salmon, sesame, cucumber
Tuna & Thai Basil*$16.00
avocado, wasabi cream
Shrimp Tempura Roll$18.00
shrimp tempura, fresno pepper, cilantro, scallion, avocado, yuzu mayo, sesame seeds
Spicy Salmon Roll$15.00
spicy salmon, cucumber, avocado, fried ginger
Spicy Alaska Roll$18.00
spicy crab, cream cheese, cucumber, smoked salmon
Tuna Tataki Roll$19.00
Seared ahi tuna, tamago, serrano pepper, arugula, shitake mushroom, jalapeno soy
Sweet Potato Roll$14.00
sweet potato tempura, avocado, yuzu mayo, Japanese bbq
Avocado & Cucumber Roll$14.00
sesame
Ahi Tuna Poke*$16.00
avocado, soy ginger. Served with sushi rice
Shaki-Shaki Tuna$15.00
crispy rice, spicy mayo, pickled ginger

Hub Specialties

Slow-Cooked Chicken French Dip$16.00
thinly sliced chicken breast, provolone, green peppers, giardiniera, au jus
First-Rate Prime Cheeseburger$18.00
fully dressed, served with crispy hub fries
Mediterranean Turkey burger$16.00
organic turkey, feta cheese, arugula, cucumber, tomato, cool cucumber sauce
Wagyu Smash Burger$19.00
two wagyu beef patties, american cheese & pickles. served with crispy hub fries
Bleu Cheese Peppercorn Burger$19.00
Point Reyes Bleu Cheese, Crispy Onions, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
Smash Anti Burger$14.00
two veggie patties, brioche bun, house marinated pickles, mustard, grilled onion, secret sauce, american cheese
Grilled Halibut Tacos$26.00
pepitas salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, seasoned cabbage slaw, corn tortillas.
Filet Mignon Steak Tacos*$21.00
grilled tenderloin cooked to your liking
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$18.00
buttermilk fried crispy chicken, honey mustard, bbq sauce

What 5,235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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VinodB
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good staff and food.
MA
MadelineA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server Kennedy took extra care to make sure that we had a great time. She even brought us a dessert for our anniversary. French toast was the best I’ve ever had Bottomless mimosas were delicious
SA
SARQ
Washington DC
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hub51 is a definite go to when in Chicago! The team is knowledgeable about menu, beer/wine selections and make for a welcoming, delicious and great experience. Thank you, Hub51!
TC
TeresaC
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Even though we made reservations ahead of time and the dining room was almost empty, we were taken to the worst table - by the kitchen and an open door to a very noisy banquet room. Once that was remedied, we had a really nice experience. The halibut and poke were excellent! ...but, the fixings that came with them were lacking in flavor. Our service was very good and the blueberry butter cake was scrumptious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service!
CC
CarlosC
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was not great. Sushi was really not edible. Waiter was friendly but not attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
mediocre food. great space and great drinks though
P
Phyre
Milwaukee
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed the blue cheese peppercorn burger. I added bacon to my burger, which only made it better. The only criticism, if I want to call it that, is that there was no binder in the burger, so it was falling apart while eating it. I ended up using a fork at times to get the meat off of the plate. Otherwise, it was good food, good drinks, and good service.
ND
NinaD
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, fresh food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable! LOVED the veggie burger.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Everything was pretty good, our server was sweet and generous. It was a blonde with shorter hair. and my food was super good except my boyfriend got a burger and got super sick afterwards.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great 8/10
MS
MattS
Chicago
81 reviews
vip
3.0
81 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Had a business lunch with a colleague. Ordered a chop salad and requested grilled shrimp. I for one don’t enjoy salmon on my salads. It’s too oily. They no longer carry shrimp?! Salad was good but overpriced. The chicken dip was great my colleague said. Valet at lunch was $20!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Hub 51 used to be one of my go-to places. Service was good. The food was good but menu very limited. Service was good. Ambience was okay just not very cheerful or upbeat, possibly still post-covid after effects.
MG
MichelleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger was melt in your mouth amazing! Chef made super yummy sushi!
SN
ShelbyN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casual date night with my lady. It was very nice. We always enjoy coming here!
M
Mary
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in the city for the evening for a concert at the Chicago Theater. We ate here first and had fabulous food and a lovely time
R
Rachel
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Solid lunch option for small to medium sized groups.
MI
MICHAELP
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Hub 51 has changed for the worse. They used to have half-priced appetizers and drinks, before 6:00. Now they offer a half order of nachos for five dollars less? The menu has been cut back to burgers and tacos mostly, with some crappy sushi rolls. They gave me the feeling that it will be closed, or reopened with a different format soon. I will not be returning until things change.
RB
RedBasset
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and friendly, efficient service staff.
S
Sam20366
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food with a lot of different options. Good value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cool place. Will be back next time in Chicago.
LM
LaurenM
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Mommy/daughter date before a show.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Server was not kind and not attentive. Did not bring requested lemon until asked a second time. Had to request drink refill. No effort even for pleasantries.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Fun evening out to try some good food
IL
IlyseL
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Exactly what I expected and what we were looking for. Hamburger and Chicken sandwiches were really good. Also, the fish taco was fresh and great. Wait staff were really friendly and nice. It was a bit noisy but on a Saturday night most places are.
TC
TimC
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good nachos but basically bar food menu and nothing really special though the service was good as was the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing! My only complaint was I did not get my frequent diner points.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and our server was very attentive and helpful... great experience and we'll definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The drinks were delish but the food seems to have shrunk. We always like ordering the nachos and it used to be stacked with all the works. However, this time the portion was smaller. Delicious nonetheless and still recommend hub 51
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BillE
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good. Apps outstanding and chicken club. Turkey burger was ok not great. Enjoyed everything else. Service was good considering how busy. Like that
LR
LindaR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed the food and it was the perfect setting for a business call.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We went for the Ben Poa Sesame Chicken which was discontinued , and then they were out of salmon.
AA
AimeeA
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good and the waitstaff was really nice.
JC
JohnC
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
The reduction in menu and elimination of Ben Pao will be our reason for never returning to one of our past favorites.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came in for bottomless mimosas but were intrigued by the chorizo queso fundido… SO GOOD! Definitely will be back!
BB
BrianneB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First start with the Hub punch and go bottomless but be warned it can sneak up on you 😀. Then food wise do whatever it’s all great! Sushi is so fresh, the cornbread has an AMAZING crust, and the nachos are a bit. We ended with the blueberry butter cake…sooooooo good!
JH
JohnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Hub 51 is classy but not too pricey, with something for everyone on the menu. I've been coming back for 15 years!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
It was very easy to check in for the reservation! Our server was not very attentive for one reason or another. Nevertheless, the food and drinks were excellent and the vibe was great! Very clean bathrooms.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous experience, as always! Food was delicious and service was perfect. My guests from out of town are still raving about it!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from HUB 51 using the Order Online button. HUB 51 also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

HUB 51 is rated 4.6 stars by 5235 OpenTable diners.

HUB 51 does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.