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Sifr, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Sifr

4.7 (335)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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 335 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sifr delights with "amazing food," "great service," and "fantastic vibe." Guests rave about the "best hummus and pita," and a "superb tasting menu." The rooftop bar is a highlight for "reasonable prices" and "delicious small plates." Perfect for celebrations, it combines "flavorful dishes," "spot-on hospitality," and a "relaxing atmosphere."
335 Reviews
  1. Laurie VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Rahul

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation for 8:30. No table available and then 8:45 a table opens up and hostess says they’re cleaning it for us to use. Right after cleaning, the manager swoops in and gives our table away. Hostess apologized on behalf but manger showed no accountability and care for diners who aren’t his buddies. Service was slow and inattentive.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Aside from hummus which was the best I ever had, the tasting menu was good, not great. A bit overpriced for what was served.

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  4. Mary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but the portion sizes were too large for a 4 course tasting menu. Service was poorly timed.

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  5. frederic VIP

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was amazing however the noise level and music choice did not fit the ambience and overall atmosphere of the restaurant. It lowered the quality of our experience unfortunately.

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  6. Peter VIP

    Chicago / Illinois75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We haven’t Ben at Sifr for about a year. This time both food and service are great like last time.

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  7. AMNA

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice experience, food was good. We liked the place vibes.

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  8. Ivan

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fun night out for a family group. Service was excellent and food was very good.

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  9. James

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We highly recommend the rooftop bar happy hour at Sifr. VERY reasonable prices for good drinks and a variety of delicious small plates.

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  10. Katherine

    Memphis / West Tennessee18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed the chef's tasting menu concept. Our food was very good, and beautifully presented. Our server was just attentive enough. GO!

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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 335 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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