The Bristol

Name: The Bristol
Address: 2152 N Damen, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647
Telephone: (773) 862-5555
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1936 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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The Bristol has helped shape the Chicago hospitality scene since 2008 and remains a neighborhood staple. The food is deliberately created, packed with flavor and unpretentious. The menu is a hybrid of the classic and the contemporary and based in French techniques, but remains rooted in New American cuisine with farm-fresh produce and Midwest sensibilities. The Bristol wine program is built on a foundation of producers that are the benchmarks for their regions and styles of wine-making, while also focusing on the new generation of producers who've taken the baton and are re-shaping their region's historic styles. This philosophy trickles down to every element of The Bristol's 'Nouveau/Classic' beverage program from the redefined classic cocktails to quintessential European beer styles done in the American palate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 862-5555
Website
http://www.thebristolchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Larry Feldmeier

Location
2152 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60647
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross street
Damen & Webster
Parking details
Street parking available on Damen and surrounding neighborhood.
Public transit
Blue Line - Damen50 Damen Bus - Webster & Damen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,936 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting menu here is reasonable, delicious, and innovative. Cocktails are also fabulous. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious, and the staff was phenomenal.
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MEMV
Monterrey
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had one of the best experiences we've ever had in a restaurant!! It was simply amazing, not just the food and presentation of the plates, but the service was also outstanding!!! We were celebrating my husband's birthday, they had a bd card signed by everyone, they brought our desert with candles and the chef came out to say hello. Everyone was very attentive and nice: the hosts, all the servers, the barman, the chef and a cook who came several times to check on us. I would go back anytime!!!
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TomS
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place -- superb bartender who stocks hard-to-find spirits like Luxard, Green Chartreuse and Creme de Violette. Fantastic food which is presented beautifully and a truly kind staff. Highly recommended.
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KellyR
Salt Lake City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative choices for dinner. Wonderful atmosphere and staff
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Linny
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. In every way
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RichardT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants ever. I've been here for the eight-course tasting three times now, every season. Brilliant.
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David
St. Louis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly but professional service, prompt attention to needs. Food was excellent - very unique but enjoyable dishes Abs flavors. I highly recommend!!
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SusieB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great experience. I had the vegetarian tasting menu and was really blown away by the creativity, the flavors and textures of the food. All the staff were very attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend.
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foodislife
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite! We did the "8-Course Experience," and what an experience! Dishes were perfectly arranged and timed. Excellent wine list. GM and Chef were very down to earth and personable. Would do it 1000 times over again. We are from out of town, but hopeful to make it back for the refreshed Summer menu beginning in July.
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Hammer
Chicago
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was really delicious. Ricotta ravioli with peas, pea gazpacho, salmon/garbanzo tartar, chocolate entremet. All really delicious. Service was top-notch. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable.
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Shar
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very creative menu and delicious! Service was outstanding. I highly recommend Bristol!
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LanceI
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was upscale fine dining (8 course tasting menu) that tested our taste buds. The chef was able to meet our dietary restrictions (pregnancy) quickly and without fuss. Our server was very knowledgable, communicated well, and was great as a server. They do require the entire table to eat the tasting menu if one person orders it. This made our final bill somewhere in the $350 range after 2 tastings ($125 each), one canned beer ($12), still water ($7.50), tax, and gratuity.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Chefs/kitchen, manager and front staffs delivered an excellent experience - delicious dishes, timely & attentive service. Thank you & Best wishes to the entire team!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! The chef's tasting menu and wine pairings were exquisite! Incredibly attentive staff. We were there to celebrate our daughter's college graduation, and they made the entire experience absolutely perfect!
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SohailC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bristol was great! Our server was excellent (friendly, funny, very accommodating) and the food was wonderful...highly recommend the rabbit pesto, as well as the asparagus/caviar appetizer! Would definitely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our anniversary with the 8-course tasting menu and it was phenomenal. The staff was super attentive , friendly and knowledgeable of all courses being served. Lots of nice touches throughout the evening including an anniversary card signed by the staff for us, it’s that kind of place. Warm and lively room, fairly noisy but in an energetic way, not disruptive. Food was inventive and delicious, and well worth the price. Can’t wait to come back!
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KristyEats88
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting menu combined with the wine pairing was amazing. Everything was exquisitely presented and the staff didn’t miss a beat with coursing, menu and wine knowledge, and table touching by almost every staff member. Will definitely be back!
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FrankA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Isabella was the most wonderful server I’ve encountered. Kinda, knowledgeable, helpful, made the experience an unforgettable delight. The food was absolutely superb! The saddest part was I was getting full as more food was coming. But every dish was the most delicious adventure my date and I have been on. 10/10 on everything.
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Kimeliza
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
We opted for the early bird tasting with the wine pairing, but the food is the same as the full tasting. I started with an endive salad, which seemed a day old, it was still tasty but nothing special. Then the pasta dish which was the worse of the five dishes. It was swimming in some sort of Italian dressing with two mediocre and limp slices of what might have been bacon or prosciutto—it was hard to tell. The lamb roulade was amazing as was it’s wine pairing of a cote du Rhone. The dessert and it’s dessert wine pairing were outstanding, however the first two wine pairing were abysmal and actually fought against any flavor the first two sad dishes might have had. I’ve been going to the Bristol since they opened and this was the first time I was surprised. I will go back but will probably stick to the excellent choices on their menu.
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KirkT
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Mother's Day experience. Look forward to trying dinner. I recommend The Bristol highly!
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AshleyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attended for Easter brunch. Small menu but varied selections. I had the short ribs & they were exquisite. Best I've ever had. Would definitely come back to try different dishes.
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ScottH
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and good service. Great taskting menu and wine pairing. Nice ambience.
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PMon
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have the 8 course menu and a bottle of wine. Everything was fantastic and the service couldn't be better. Can't wait to go back.
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Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting menu was exceptional. Every course showcase complex flavors that perfectly complemented each other. Expert wine pairings. The quality of each ingredient was evident throughout. Knowledgeable staff and involved management. We are thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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KayleighM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night was my first time at The Bristol and it exceeded all expectations! The food was amazing and the service was even better. I will definitely be going back.
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JessicaZ
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to The Bristol for Chicago Restaurant Week 2022. Outstanding food, drinks, and team.
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Clwho65
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined with friends at The Bristol for Restaurant Week. Our party of six had the 4 course tasting menu. Gem Lettuce had a delicious carrot vinaigrette; Farro Risotto was my favorite course due to the flavorful pesto!; Short Rib Was prepared perfectly with lovely sauce; Basque cake melts in your mouth and the sherbet enhanced the flavor. The service was attentive and informative. Overall a very enjoyable evening.
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ClayH
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Cute restaurant.. very good service.. slightly noisy since smaller indoor space.. food was great
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friend visiting from Australia
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TristanH
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food. We did Chicago restaurant week and were slightly disappointed with size of meal. All 4 members left hungry. The fish was 2x2 inches which was incredibly small for price of meal. It was delicious just wish there was more.
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BenjieB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always creative, perfect portions, and amazing flavors.
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Gweb
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food with impeccable service
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MyRecommendations
Chicago
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an awesome restaurant. The menu was very creative. The little gem salad was a burst of ingrediants and flavors - risotto very savory - short ribs tender and tasty - and an old world dessert that was over the top. Our server Il Moon was very attentive and had wonderful smiling eyes. The place was packed from the time we arrived to when we left. This is a great dinner spot if you can get a reservation and enjoy the Chefs creativity.
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KiriM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite Chicago restaurants. Have been many times and it’s an exceptional experience every time. The staff rarely rotates so we get the same excellent service with every visit. Can’t recommend enough.
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annat116
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was so delicious! We went for Restaurant Week and also did the wine pairing. Highly recommend!
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HanaeM
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service we received was great. Our waiter, Imun, I believe was awesome. He explained each course and answered in depth questions about different food that piqued our interest. We met the beverage director who was also amazing. We discussed how the cocktails seamlessly connected with he menu. The food is one of a kind, the level of detail, plating, creativity and taste was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The chicken liver mousse melts in your mouth. All the food was delectable. We will definitely be back over and over.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing and thank you for an amazing service!
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CherieO
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice experience
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very, very good. Surprised they don’t have a Michelin star (yet) but I’m sure it’s going to happen soon
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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The Bristol is rated 4.5 stars by 1936 OpenTable diners.

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2152 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

Cross street
Damen & Webster
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available on Damen and surrounding neighborhood.
Public transit
Blue Line - Damen50 Damen Bus - Webster & Damen
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Larry Feldmeier
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebristolchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 862-5555

The Bristol

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Menu

1st Course

Milk Bread$10.00

Endive Salad$15.00

English Pea Gazpacho$16.00

Salmon & Garbanzo Tartare$21.00

Basil Lavosh$17.00

2nd Course

Pappardelle$23.00

Pea & Ricotta Ravioli$25.00

Rice Porridge$24.00

3rd Course

Half Chicken$38.00

Tempura Maitake$34.00

Short Rib$42.00

Halibut$36.00

What 1,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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How is The Bristol restaurant rated?

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