South Branch

Name: South Branch
Address: 100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
Telephone: (312) 546-6177
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1168 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 546-6177
Website
https://www.southbranchchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
Private party facilities
Our restaurant offers a beautiful indoor and outdoor event space which can host groups of 15 to 300 people.Whether organizing a company outing, wedding, charity event, or just celebrating with friends, our restaurant’s five star-rated event coordinators will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
Private party contact
Events Team: (312) 546-6177

Location
100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Wacker & Adams
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,168 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,168 Reviews

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AgnieszkaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Excellent service on a beautiful September afternoon before our visit to lyric opera. Looking forward for the next reservation at your place!
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food4u
Chicago
95 reviews
vip
4.0
95 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
The chopped salad is excellent. Service was excellent. The atmosphere is conversationally challenged.
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Sniffy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Took a few minutes before we received assistance.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always have to stop here for the Nola salad whenever I am in Chicago!
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NoraG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AWESOME food, service, bar, great to watch sports events! A 10!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and nice place to have dinner with friends and family
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BobbyDubz
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was good. I had the fish tacos. Service was quick. A little pricey and I LATER LEARNED THERE WAS AN OPTOIONAL "INFLATIO CHARGE" THAT I COULD HAVE REMOVED.
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PaulC
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We met for a business lunch and were seat quick in a table with a nice view of the river. It was too hot too eat outside. The waitstaff was friendly and made great suggestions. Food can out within 10min of ordering- very fast. The poke bowl was amazing - no chopstick unfortunately. The others ordered the Batata chicken sandwich and it was tasty as well. The only downside was the noise level - it was loud and challenging for conversion. He dessert menu had two items - we ordered the cookie dough ice cream- it was delicious take on the concept. This seems to be a place for after work drinks - the liquor/ spirits menu was extensive
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Service and timing of apps to entrees - we ordered much more than necessary for only 2 of us and each dish impressed. Great find for our vacation!
South BranchResponded on August 25, 2023
Thanks for dining with us and leaving a glowing review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed everything. We hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
In the past my meals here have been excellent. I ordered the shrimp scampi and the quality of the shrimp and pasta were clearly inferior to what I’ve had in the past. The shrimp wasn’t fresh and the pasta wasn’t angel hair pasta.
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ReyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great place and ambience. Fun for lunch during work. Great food and spirits!
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Meshmesh
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, food, ambiance and services! Outstanding as always! I am supporting another Executive his name is Sid Deloatch, can you please remove Ken Librot from my profile as he left BMO since 3 years, thanks you!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside 8/2 in the evening we had Mikela Great server snd excellent service. Very knowledgeable and great suggestions! We had a great evening!
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loopdine1
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Must go lunch and happy hour site for professionals (or visitors) in the Loop
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CorlissM
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food was delicious and the outdoor patio was breathtaking.
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PaulK
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Went for a Birthday celebration. Noted it on the reservation. After a reminder, our waitress brought out a nice, cookie-ice cream desert. Assumed it would be on the house, but found, after leaving, that I was charge for it.
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ThisIsMe
London
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great lunch. Fast service and the food was great. Thanks.
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2Rodz
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Thank you. Our team had a nice time out for dinner.
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JodieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding and everyone was so nice and welcoming. The food and drinks were so wonderful! Can't wait to come back!!
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JoanneP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Your staff was friendly, efficient and the food was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got a table outside for a work outting, everything was great!
South BranchResponded on July 31, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed everything and we can't wait to cook for you again soon. Cheers!
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OliverH
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Been there 3 times, always very good food & service
South BranchResponded on July 27, 2023
Thanks for being a repeat customer, Oliver! We're so glad to hear you enjoy your visit each time.
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Tommy
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed eating outside. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Great spot!
South BranchResponded on July 27, 2023
Tommy, thanks for dining with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the patio in addition to the food and service. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was fantastic! Personalized attention & little extras. Will come back!
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Happy
Chicago
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went for the river view, which we didn't get too much of because there are only a few tables directly on the river, but the restaurant has a nice outdoor space and the food was unexpectedly delicious. I had almond crusted salmon with a lemon cream sauce that was out of this world and my husband a a tasty cashew chicken dish. Amazing.
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Caroline
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Busy spot in the Loop, great for an after-work happy hour or dinner before catching the train. In the early evening, there are often events which makes it pretty busy and loud, but the staff manages it all well!
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CAPSy
Indiana
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great after work spot for dinner. Great assortment of apps, handhelds and entrees. Generous portions. Guac and chips were delicious -- not just plain old guac and chips. Tuna poke bowl also delicious. Only downside was that it was ridiculously noisy beyond the energetic level of noise normally present. They had two business groups taking up about half the restaurant and the noise level was commensurate with the number of people in the space for happy hour that would normally be dining space. So make reservations and be prepared for an energetic level of noise as the norm.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Didn’t appreciate the server handing me the check and offering a to go box when I didn’t ask for either. It was a business lunch and we were there only 1 hour at that point. She implied “time to go” by her behavior.
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aryannap
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
this restaurant was very very good! the energy was very high, the food was good quality and good portions.
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Sean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and staff was attentive and polite. Would defenitly visit again.
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TaneshaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miha was awesome. Food superb. Ambiance very special. Each time we go we have an excellent experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, good food, good time overall. Would go back!
South BranchResponded on July 3, 2023
Thanks for dining with us and leaving a 5 star review. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Quiet on Friday evening, but great value and river views! Closed at 9.
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NQltr
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience2
Food and service were excellent but the indoor noice was awful. Patio was great, too bad it isn't larger.
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FremontCA
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Service was slow...3pm on a Friday. Food was good though.
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LisleDiner
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Went to South Branch before going to a Wednesday evening performance at Lyric. Requested outdoor table but was seated inside. Very busy. Very noisy. Servers and kitchen did a good job getting our food to us in plenty of time to get to the performance. Food was reasonably good, though I didn’t like the seasoning on my tuna.
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MarthaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met for lunch and had a great time! The food and drinks were excellent. The table was outside in the shade. Thanks for a lovely time!
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RobertReview
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great view. Great service. Highly recommend
South BranchResponded on June 23, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed everything, Robert! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. –Grace
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RhocelB
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an enjoyable lunch with my son. Was able to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoor!
South BranchResponded on June 23, 2023
We're glad to hear that you and your son had an enjoyable lunch with us. We hope to have you dine with us again soon!
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TonyA
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything about the restaurant was fine. View of river was great. Had just seen a show at the Civic Opera House, and this restaurant is only a block away. Very convenient as well as good.
South BranchResponded on June 16, 2023
Tony, thank you for leaving us a nice review. We're so glad you had such a great experience, and we appreciate you letting us know. We're looking forward to your next visit and cooking for you again soon. Cheers!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from South Branch using the Order Online button. South Branch also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 546-6177.

South Branch is rated 4.6 stars by 1168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

Cross street
W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Wacker & Adams
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.southbranchchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 546-6177
Catering
https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
Private party facilities
Our restaurant offers a beautiful indoor and outdoor event space which can host groups of 15 to 300 people.Whether organizing a company outing, wedding, charity event, or just celebrating with friends, our restaurant’s five star-rated event coordinators will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
Private party contact
Events Team: (312) 546-6177

South Branch

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 1,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does South Branch offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is South Branch restaurant rated?

Is South Branch currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information