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Sifr, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Sifr

4.7 (312)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Meticulously researched, planned and executed by the team led by Chef Sahil Sethi, and mentored by none other than Chef Sujan Sarkar, SIFR is a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new lens of creativity.

SIFR’s dishes are mostly cooked over a charcoal and wood-fired hearth, offering Mezze and larger plates, best shared family-style, as is common in Middle Eastern culture.

We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. ​For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.

2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sahil Sethi
  • Catering
    On and off-site catering
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
  • Private party contact
    Rebecca Gesme: (464) 204-8711
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Orleans St & Erie St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Guests must be 21+
    Happy Hour at the Bar Photo
  • Sifr Anniversary Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 25, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    We’re setting the table for a one-night-only collaboration dinner for our 2nd anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, Chef Sujan Sarkar and Chef Sahil Sethi are joining forces in the kitchen with an incredible lineup of culinary talent - Chef Ryan Fakih of Beity, Chef Bill Kim of Urbanbelly, and Chef Diana Dáviola of Mi Tocaya Antojería. Enjoy a special menu that reflects our journey and passion for exceptional food and hospitality. Reserve your seat and be part of this unforgettable evening at Sifr. MENU Parsley spun hummus, lamb confit, lime fingers, pine nuts Tea smoked duck, taro cake, dried shrimp, red Thai curry sauce Rabbit albondiga, huevo de godorniz, heirloom pipián Chicken Fesenjan and tahdig pilaf Arabic chocolate, coffee cremeaux, tahini crumble, pistachios, rose
    Sifr Anniversary Dinner Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Elevate your evenings with great company and even greater deals at Sifr.

    Happy Hour at the Bar Photo

What 312 people are saying

Sifr 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sifr offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food and service" and a menu featuring inventive dishes like lamb kebabs and branzino. The restaurant's "impeccable" service and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests appreciate its vibrant atmosphere, though some mention a noisy environment. Overall, a must-visit for flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine.
312 Reviews
  1. Ram VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited Sifr the night after my graduation to celebrate the occasion, and had booked the upstairs seating, and we ordered the prix fixe menu. It was windy and colder than usual until the shutters were activated. They could have been activated earlier. As the restaurant filled up to peak (it was Saturday night) the noise levels rose, becoming unbearable towards the end. However, the food was excellent. In particular, the Cauliflower main, as well as the chicken and lamb kebabs. The pitas were also puffed, steamy, fresh out of the oven and studded with tuxedo sesame seeds. There was a little bit of an issue but it was handled excellently by the front of house and wait staff, who swiftly and effectively resolved it, making for an exemplary dining experience.

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  2. Pg VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always… I will be back for sure, thanks Tony and Team for the great service

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  3. Doria VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time celebrating my mom’s birthday at Sifr! Our only heads up would be that the pace of the prix fixe was super leisurely. We allotted 2 hours for dinner before a show and had to have them “rush” to make sure we got out in time. Not the restaurant’s fault but as a heads up to future diners - make this your only plan for the evening :)

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  4. frank VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and table. We did need to wait for our table Server was good but covering a lot of tables

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  5. Ana

    North Dakota2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Our server was so knowledgeable and made the evening a fun experience.

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  6. grace VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with Sasha!! Will definitely be back

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  7. Cecilia VIP

    Tulsa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic night. The food delicious, the service perfect. We loved it.

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  8. Kamal VIP

    Chicago / Illinois53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was very good. Had some guests from Lindon and brought them down to downtown for dinner. We were not disappointed at all. Edgar and Tony took good care of us. The guests enjoyed the dinner

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  9. Natalie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met my friend from home for dinner at SIFR and had asked the restaurant for a nice table since we hadn’t seen each other in a long time and they truly went above and beyond. Our waiter was fantastic, so nice and informative and brought us a complementary glass of bubbles at the start of our meal. He explained the dishes well and was attentive but unobtrusive. The food was outstanding. We had the four course tasting menu and the hummus was as delicious as advertised, but the lamb kebab was truly a stand-out, and the date pudding was light and just the right size for a sweet treat after dinner. I will be definitely be back.

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  10. Tracey VIP

    Chicago / Illinois54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a great overall introduction, try the appetizer platter and the main platter

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FAQs

Sifr offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (464) 204-8711.

Sifr is rated 4.7 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sifr

660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Cross street
    Orleans St & Erie St
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sahil Sethi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    On and off-site catering
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
  • Private party contact
    Rebecca Gesme: (464) 204-8711
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