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Sifr, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Sifr

4.6 (345)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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

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

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What 345 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sifr offers a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dining experience with "the best hummus and pita" and "inventive cocktails." The rooftop setting is a "fun" highlight, complemented by "flavorful" dishes like lamb and mushroom. Although noise and temperature can be issues, the "excellent" service and "amazing" food make it a place worth visiting.
345 Reviews
  1. james VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautifully presented. Great, attentive service. Unique cocktails. A/C was on the fritz though.

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  2. Toni VIP

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. A/C was out so made for a much hotter meal

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  3. Robin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always and roof top was beautiful!

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  4. Ruchita

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The pita was awesome, the items from the grill lacked flavor. The dips weren’t impressive. ( these were items from the regular menu) After an email confirmation that a couple of dietary restrictions can be easily accommodated , we booked this restaurant for dinner. The waiter was surprised and a little miffed that we expected accommodation. He kept on repeating ‘this is a middle eastern restaurant’. Yes, I know. I have been to a few. The manager stepped in and tried his best. But what came out was just edible.

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  5. jerry VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We very much enjoyed our food and service. The one complaint we have is their lack of sufficient air conditioning.

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  6. Constance

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Granted, it’s super hot outside right now, but I didn’t expect it to be equally hot, or even hotter, inside the restaurant. And I think everyone suffered in the heat. Our server seemed scattered and absent for long stretches, there were a bunch of dirty dishes and spots at the bar unattended… with all the fans it was loud…. I just couldn’t get into the experience. The standouts for me were the inventive cocktails, the pita, and the rice I wish I knew how to make. With so many options in this city, though, I’m not sure I would return.

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  7. Katie

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tray of meat & fish seemed overcooked / a bit dry - but everything else was outstanding! Hummus, pita & asparagus were all a big wow as well as the setting up on the rooftop! Waitstaff were nice!

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  8. Logan

    Nashville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not worth the price and the atmosphere was loud. The waiter was stressed and unattended all night. The bar was empty and the drinks were average.

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  9. Vivian

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service and Chef Sahil team provided superb food!

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  10. Laurie VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sifr is a charming restaurant with a fun rooftop! The food is very flavorful Mediterranean-inspired. Nothing fancy but really delicious! We started with the Mezze, which was wonderful, a sampler platter of sorts. The Maike mushroom was the real star of our meal, surprisingly! Service was very good and attentive as well. Highly recommend for a casual dinner or lunch!

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FAQs

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

Sifr is rated 4.6 stars by 345 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 35 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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