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Sifr, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Sifr

4.7 (290)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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
  • Mother’s Day Dinner

    $65.00 per person

    May 8, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us! Join us for a special 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for $65 per person. Let us take care of the cooking while you treat the amazing moms in your life to a memorable dining experience. We’d be honored to help make this Mother’s Day truly special!
    Mother’s Day 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 290 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sifr offers a dynamic dining experience with "amazing food" and a "great vibe." The tasting menu garners high praise, featuring standout items like the hummus, date cake, and lamb kebab. Service is often highlighted as "attentive" and "friendly," enhancing the vibrant atmosphere. Suitable for celebrations and group dining.

290 Reviews
  1. Shvetha VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food! Tried the tasting menu- the date dessert was amazing!

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  2. Thomas

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent which is the most important. Excellent flavor and combination of spices. Our server was not particularly helpful. Whenever asked about a word that was not recognizable on the menu, you got the same response, “It’s a spice.” That was for six different words with no further explanation or description . There was also a hard sell on the menu that is one price per person that everyone has to agree on the majority of dishes, very difficult for a party of five with very different tastes. It wasn’t until any decisions could be made after 10 minutes, and were basically on the verge of leaving, that an a la carte menu was offered.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and the service was good with a slight exception to the end of our meal. We were rushed out and told they overbooked, but we didn’t even get a 2 hour window for the meal. I understand overbooking, but please let us know this when we check in or at the beginning of the meal rather than taking food before the plate was empty and giving a dessert menu but letting us know we had 15 minutes. That’s not very welcoming or comfortable.

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  4. Akhil

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a decent place. I felt the food okay, but I do think that I've had tastier meals for the price point.

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  5. Manu

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience; we celebrated my daughter's birthday. The food was delicious, the service was attentive, and ambience was cozy.

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  6. Dee VIP

    Chicago47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an amazing meal! We were celebrating two family birthdays, so splurged for this evening out. We did the tasting menu and ordered one of each so we could try everything! Truly, every dish was exceptional. Highly recommend. The funny thing is, my absolute favorite was the hummus and pita! Unique, creamy, crunchy flavors all in one dish. LOVED it! It was pretty noisy, so hard to have a large group because we struggled to hear each other, but the service and food were so good!

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  7. John VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the tasting menu and it was all delicious and good value for the food and drinks. The chicken, duck, and lamb, hummus and date cake were all highlights !

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  8. Dana

    Washington DC16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Table was upstairs so different vibe than downstairs. Food was good but grilled chicken was cold and so was the lamb, and the rice. Portions of some dishes are very small to share. Didn't bother to do anything special even though I mentioned that it was a special occasion. All in all good but not the food would have been better served hot.

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  9. Michael

    Louisville15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service led to a nice first time experience. We enjoyed the manager/chef menu choosing different appetizers, mains and desserts. The pita, hummus and pickled vegetables to start the meal were fantastic. Main dishes had lots of flavor and even a little spice/heat but not too much to take away from the meal. Oh and get the potatoes on the side.

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  10. Craig VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to SIFR several times and always enjoyed my experience. The one constant criticism is that the room can get loud. I rarely write comments, and I know this one is not especially positive. It is not my intent to be mean-spirited. I did not enjoy the dinner last night. If that had been my first experience at the restaurant, I might never return. The appetizers are always good. We ordered the scallops and the duck. I didn’t think the scallops were very good. The scallops that I prepare in a variety of ways are better. As for the duck, it was simply OK. I would not order either item again. I don’t think my companions enjoyed the dinner and am embarrassed that I selected our dinner venue.

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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 290 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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