The Brasserie - Waldorf Astoria

Name: The Brasserie - Waldorf Astoria
Address: 11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 646-1402
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

328 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Offering traditional American brasserie fare, The Brasserie offers a tip of its hat to Chicago with the warmth, hospitality and dining sensibilities synonymous with the Midwest.

Located on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, The Brasserie is a destination for lively drinks and convivial dining.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 646-1402
Website
https://www.waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Located on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago next to The Brasserie's dining room, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 40 for a seated dinner and up to 60 for a standing reception. Please reach out to Monica.Del-Llano@waldorfastoria.com for more information.
Private party contact
Monica Del-Llano: (312) 646-1318

Location
11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
E Walton between N State and N Rush
Parking details
Valet parking is available through the Waldorf Astoria for $18 for up to three hours. Meter Parking is also available on Walton Street and around the neighborhood.
Public transit
The Chicago Red Line State Street Stop is a five minute walk (North on State St.) to the restaurant.
Entertainment
During Sunday Brunch enjoy live music.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Onion Soup Gratinee$18.00
Beef broth, gruyere, croutons
Butter Lettuce Salad$16.00
Acadia mix, radish, green goddess
Steak Tartare*$22.00
Cured egg yolk shavings, potato chips, pickled seasonal vegetables
Grilled Octopus$25.00
Kalamata olives, piment d'espelette
Cheese & Cured Meats$25.00
Farmstead local cheese, jam, crostini
Bang Island Mussels$20.00
Spanish chorizo, fresno chiles, vermouth
Tomato and Raspberry Toast$15.00
Brioche, whipped ricotta, seasoned olive oil

Main

Wood Oven Roasted Chicken$39.00
Pomme pureé, brussels sprouts, roasted chicken jus
Steak Frites*$57.00
Mâitre d'hotel butter, red wine jus
Wild Caught Striped Bass$44.00
Baby kale, pommes pureé, spring onion soubise
Pancetta Wrapped Monkfish$48.00
Spring mushroom variety, trout roe, ramp butter
Lobster Tagliatelle$36.00
Lobster, garlic, tomato
Waldorf Astoria Hamburger*$21.00
Bibb lettuce, house sauce, duck fat fries

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Asparagus$14.00
Garlic Duck Fat Fries$11.00
Pomme Pureé$11.00

Wine by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

G.H. Mumm 'Grand Cordon' Champagne, France NV$22.00
Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label' Champagne, France NV$28.00
Delamotte Brut by Salon, Champagne, France NV$40.00
Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé, Champagne, France NV$35.00
Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Languedoc-Roussillon, France NV$14.00

White

Domaine Vocoret Chablis, Burgundy, France 2019$20.00
Stag's Leap, Aveta, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California 2019$19.00
Hartford Court, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, California 2020$20.00
The Eyrie Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019$18.00
Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard, Albariño, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020$19.00

Red

Argiano, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2019$16.00
Bouchaine Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Napa-Carneros, California 2017$16.00
Galerie, Pleinair, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2018$27.00
Les Cadrans de Lassègue, St-Èmilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 2018$22.00
Siduri, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California 2018$18.00
Ratti Ochetti Langhe, Nebbiolo, La Morra, Italy 2018$19.00

Rosé

Chateau d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel' Rosé, Provence, France 2020$16.00

Libations

Signatures

Cooler by the Lake$17.00
Ketel one orange blossom, cherry ginger, egg white, indian tonic
Stepper's Revenge$19.00
H by hine, grand marnier, liquor 43, pineapple, tarragon, lemon
General Lunaris$18.00
Duck fat infused bourbon, pineau de charentes, triple berry simple
Up in Smoke$16.00
Mezcal, roasted red pepper, lime, agave
Sweet Child O Mine$19.00
Casamigos blanco, mezcal, pamplemousse rose, elderfower, hellfire bitter
Espresso Martini$18.00
Grey goose, epresso, kahlua, espresso bean
Pretty in Pink$19.00
Casamigos blanco, orange curacao, lime, hibiscus
Good Humor$16.00
House infused shortbread titos, strawberry, lemon, cream

Classics with a Twist

I 57$15.00
Empress gin, lemon, lavender
Waldorf Collins$15.00
House infused lemon titos, velvet falernum, lime, soda
Strawberry Negroni$18.00
Strawberry infused gin & campari, carpano antica, chocolate

Non Alcoholic

Spiced Mule$14.00
Seedlip spice 94, ginger, lime
Eastside$14.00
Seedlip garden 108, lime, cucumber

What 328 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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OriginalDining
New England
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
The service and atmosphere was good and the food tasted okay, but we’re not able to give a higher rating until the very basic menu is more inspired.
PP
PamP
Chicago
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Delicious food. Perfect spot off Michigan Avenue for a quiet lunch.
TT
TatyanaT
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was outstanding but food was just basic especially for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Brasserie French Toast was so delicious. The bread they used is different from other french toast I’ve tasted. I will come back here to try their other brunch menus.
DG
DavidG
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden neighborhood gem! Small menu but every item on it is spectacular. Fabulous craft cocktails and a very nice wine selection.
DS
DanielleS
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
We were staying at the hotel. The menus online didn’t designate a certain time of day for each menu. We thought we were going to have brunch menu options but it was only breakfast until 10 AM. The hostess put a screaming child in the front room where there were only adults sitting. The back room already had children in it. Service was subpar.
m
makereservationsnotdinner
Orange County
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and accommodated special requests. Attentive but not pushy or over bearing. Delicious meal!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and even better food
KP
KevinP
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great, so were the drinks. Shout out to Kelly-thank you again.
RB
RobertB
Indiana
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend the Brasserie! Very much enjoyed the experience.
TD
TonyD
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fantastic Every aspect Food service Can’t wait to come back again!
A
Alexw
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my girlfriends bday and they hooked us up with a great piece of chocolate cake.
M
Milady
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food is just basic at twice the cost.
f
foodie101
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Restaurant has a very lovely ambiance. The steak tartare lacked seasoning and had imprecise knife cuts. The yolk shaving did not add to the dish, and I would rather have had an actual egg yolk. However, the raspberry sherbet was very good.
s
sallt
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sound was deafening!!! Way too loud for brunch!!!
AH
AnneH
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The restaurant didn't live up to my expectations. I was hoping for a more authentic French Brasserie. The menu was limited and didn't offer the dishes I would expect. The food was OK but not memorable, especially for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite Chicago stops. 5 stars all around
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Came for Fathers Day as was treated like a king 👑! Our server David was exceptional, we had the bottomless rose and David made sure my glass was never under half full! Definitely enjoyed the brunch, everything was perfect, I’ll post pics, the ambiance the service and the live band, we’re great! Thanks for a great time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
David was fantastic as a server.
JB
JBug
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was best dining experience we had in a long time. Amazing team and food/drink made for a perfect celebratory evening for my friend who was celebrating a birthday.
SL
SLSR23
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
James is the best! We love coming here for brunch and always ask for him by name.
DD
DivaDiner
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was world class!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Cold steak, non attentive service and very pricey. We don’t mind spending a lot of money on dining if the food quality is exceptional in the service as well, but they both fell short in this instance we would never return. We didn’t complain, but it was very upsetting to spend that much money literally on a cold steak and french fries and some French onion soup. It is a beautiful restaurant, and a nice location, and I am certain that they are sometimes on point. But this was definitely not one of those nights.
SO
StephanieO
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The host was very friendly as was the manager. I don't think the waiter wanted to be there. The food was mediocre not worthy of the pricing, for sure. Not one thing I ate did I say "This is good" My steak was burnt which we weren't charged for but I still wouldn't recommend this place. The ambience was nice.
BM
BridgetMK
Minneapolis
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience4
Terrible experience. Waited one hour for two burgers. The waiter was sarcastic and rude.
KH
KathleenH
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate my daughter's graduation. The service was excellent and the food - delicious. The location is ideal - we were able to walk there from my condo. Love that neighborhood!
MC
MichaelC
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent brunch with live music
MM
MoMi
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our experience was awesome! They were great and the food was amazing. I will be returning
EM
ElizabethM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply great food and beautiful restaurant. The waiter and bartender was great.
s
stchucktom
St. Louis
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food. Very enjoyable evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sommelier recommended a great wine and the Server recommended a great off-the-menu appetizer. The starters, entrees, and dessert were all amazing!
KP
KimP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I perfected spot to catch up with an old friend. Food was delicious and service attentive yet discreet.
DA
DAVIDF
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oysters and Cocktail then Waldorf Club with Duck Fat Fries and a crisp Rosé Allen served with exceptional service. Will definitely return
BW
BeverlyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always a pleasurable dining experience! I will continue inviting friends to join me for brunch or drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The place is beautiful and we were given a table in the far end room by the windows where it was quiet and we had a nice view. The food was tasty and the presentation was nice but I expected more because of the whole aura of pretentiousness and high prices. The place was a strange mix between luscious, luxury decor and people walking around in flip flops and torn jean shorts! The server was matching the place perfectly by being pretentious (he literally rolled his eyes at me once) and at the same time had no idea about etiquette! He was leaning up the back of the chair talking with my daughter about an order for couple of minutes before he realized my friend has been patiently standing and waiting to sit on that same chair! Overall 3 stars experience, 4 for the ambience and comfort!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect, as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
James was excellent! Will gladly be coming back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing experience! We were welcomed with open arms and to be quite honest, I was a bit overwhelmed by just how fancy the restaurant looked! My friend and I were a bit underdressed but nonetheless, amazing experience! James, our waiter was absolutely amazing as well! He helped me out with selecting a wine that I very much enjoyed! The food !! The FOOD !! Simply amazing !! Just this whole experience was over the top! I highly recommend coming here! And of course, I will be back to dine here! 💗
JJ
JJgourmet
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The dining experience at the Brasserie was enjoyable and delicious experience. The service was excellent and the service was very good.

Safety precautions

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

FAQs

The Brasserie - Waldorf Astoria is rated 4.6 stars by 328 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

Aug 11, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Google Map for The Brasserie - Waldorf Astoria

11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E Walton between N State and N Rush
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available through the Waldorf Astoria for $18 for up to three hours. Meter Parking is also available on Walton Street and around the neighborhood.
Public transit
The Chicago Red Line State Street Stop is a five minute walk (North on State St.) to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
During Sunday Brunch enjoy live music.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com/dining
Phone number
(312) 646-1402
Private party facilities
Located on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago next to The Brasserie's dining room, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 40 for a seated dinner and up to 60 for a standing reception. Please reach out to Monica.Del-Llano@waldorfastoria.com for more information.
Private party contact
Monica Del-Llano: (312) 646-1318

The Brasserie - Waldorf Astoria

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Onion Soup

Shellfish & More

Shellfish Platter*$62.00

Oysters*

Chilled Prawns$24.00

Starters

Onion Soup Gratinee$18.00

Butter Lettuce Salad$16.00

Steak Tartare*$22.00

Grilled Octopus$25.00

Cheese & Cured Meats$25.00

Bang Island Mussels$20.00

Tomato and Raspberry Toast$15.00

Main

Wood Oven Roasted Chicken$39.00

Steak Frites*$57.00

Wild Caught Striped Bass$44.00

Pancetta Wrapped Monkfish$48.00

Lobster Tagliatelle$36.00

Waldorf Astoria Hamburger*$21.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Asparagus$14.00

Garlic Duck Fat Fries$11.00

Pomme Pureé$11.00

Wine by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

G.H. Mumm 'Grand Cordon' Champagne, France NV$22.00

Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label' Champagne, France NV$28.00

Delamotte Brut by Salon, Champagne, France NV$40.00

Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé, Champagne, France NV$35.00

Gerard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Languedoc-Roussillon, France NV$14.00

White

Domaine Vocoret Chablis, Burgundy, France 2019$20.00

Stag's Leap, Aveta, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California 2019$19.00

Hartford Court, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, California 2020$20.00

The Eyrie Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019$18.00

Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard, Albariño, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020$19.00

Red

Argiano, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2019$16.00

Bouchaine Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Napa-Carneros, California 2017$16.00

Galerie, Pleinair, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2018$27.00

Les Cadrans de Lassègue, St-Èmilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 2018$22.00

Siduri, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California 2018$18.00

Ratti Ochetti Langhe, Nebbiolo, La Morra, Italy 2018$19.00

Rosé

Chateau d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel' Rosé, Provence, France 2020$16.00

Libations

Signatures

Cooler by the Lake$17.00

Stepper's Revenge$19.00

General Lunaris$18.00

Up in Smoke$16.00

Sweet Child O Mine$19.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Pretty in Pink$19.00

Good Humor$16.00

Classics with a Twist

I 57$15.00

Waldorf Collins$15.00

Strawberry Negroni$18.00

Non Alcoholic

Spiced Mule$14.00

Eastside$14.00

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