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Korean American Listening Cocktail Bar+Restaurant - Parachute HiFi, Chicago, IL

Parachute HiFi

4.8 (7)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
3500 N Elson Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Good food, great music, and standout drinks come together at Parachute HiFi, a listening bar and restaurant in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Led by James Beard Award-winning chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark, this spot offers a fresh take on the analogue experience with a focus on sound, flavor, and atmosphere.

The Korean-American bar food menu features a lineup of thoughtful small plates, mains, and bar snacks—like their well-loved bing bread and a bold tteokbokki pad thai. Drinks lean in just as creative with culinary cocktails, beers, wines, and Korean Sool if you're in the mood to try something new.

McIntosh amplification, vintage Altec speakers, curated vinyl collection, and DJ sets create an immersive backdrop that complements the food, not competes with it. Whether you're here for the music, the menu, or both, Parachute HiFi delivers great vibes in Avondale.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Korean, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 204-7138
  • Website
    https://www.parachute-hifi.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3500 N Elson Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Cross street
    Elston and Troy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Belmont Blue Line, Addison Blue Line, Addison and Kimball Bus Lines
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Book the Nook! (Parties 5-9)

    $250.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Host a cozy, intimate gathering for 5–9 guests in The Nook—a stylish lounge space designed for comfort and connection. Perfect for small groups, this semi-private area offers a relaxed setting for enjoying music, conversation, and great company. Your reservation includes a 3-hour seating and requires a $750 food and beverage minimum (exclusive of tax and gratuity). A $250 deposit is required to confirm your booking and will be applied to your final bill. Please note that cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

  • The Front Lounge at Parachute HiFi! (Parties 6-12)

    $250.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Reserve the Front Lounge at Parachute HiFi! Host an unforgettable gathering for 6–12 guests in the vibrant lounge area of Parachute HiFi. Enjoy a more intimate experience with a $1,000 food and beverage minimum. A $250 deposit is required to secure your reservation, which will be credited toward your final bill. Please note that cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will forfeit the deposit.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 7 people are saying

Parachute HiFi 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago / Illinois50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    When you arrive 5 minutes after your scheduled reservation and are told that they were just about to call you, you sure don’t feel welcome. And while the sound system is awesome, the volume was way too loud and seemed to get louder throughout the meal. Food was great however.

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  2. Cindy

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, especially the burger and the bing bread. Great music too. Our only complaint was the attitude of our server- he didn’t seem to want to be there. Otherwise lovely place and experience!

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  3. Char

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger- glad I got it, won’t get it again. Better burgers elsewhere so no need to get it here. Very messy, the burger meat was delicious. Spam kimchi rice bowl - THE BEST - I WILL CRAVE THIS and go back for it. Pad Thai was delicious, as was the salad. Don’t skip the salad, I loved it. Cocktails were also very good. Great space, hip but inviting. Good music.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Chicago / Illinois40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parachute is many things, a neighborhood gem, a slick destination restaurant and now a hi-fi bar! And all incarnations are welcoming, delicious and fun. The cocktails are inventive and go down very easily, the menu is slim but has something for everyone. I recommend it!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jim

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, extremely friendly staff. The food was amazing, the cocktails were thoughtful, the ambiance was great.

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  6. Jack VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe, sat at the bar. Oysters, burger, salad were awesome. Staff are great.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Matthew VIP

    St. Louis75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time! Food was delicious and such a fun vibe. Loved it!

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FAQs

Parachute HiFi is rated 4.8 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Avondale

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Parachute HiFi

3500 N Elson Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elston and Troy
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Korean, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Belmont Blue Line, Addison Blue Line, Addison and Kimball Bus Lines
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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