The Exchange

Name: The Exchange
Address: 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604-2505
Telephone: (312) 265-0591
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

173 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Housed in one of Chicago's most architecturally significant properties, The Exchange celebrates "makers" - those that mastered their craft through love, toil, and passion, ranging from culinary to music, and cocktails to art.

Five uniquely adorned rooms feature James Beard-nominated Chef Brian Huston's signature preparations of locally sourced vegetables, a beautiful selection of pastas and proteins, organic and biodynamic wines, and house cocktails. Make sure to check out our Listening Room -with a state-of-the-art sound system inspired by the fast-growing trend of listening cafes originating in Japan. Nightly playlists will be published daily on DMK's social media and website.

The Exchange is nestled across from The Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and next door to Symphony Center, located atop underground Grant Park South Parking Garage where validated parking will be offered.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 265-0591

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 265-0591
Website
http://thexchangechicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brian Huston
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Exchange can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Kerry Bowler: (312) 265-0591

Location
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604-2505
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
Jackson
Parking details
Grant Park South Parking Garage (Millennium Garages) located just in front of the building on Michigan Avenue. Rates vary depending on day and time.
Public transit
Red Line-Jackson or MonroeBlue Line-Jackson or MonroeBrown Line-Adams/WabashGreen Line-Adams/WabashPurple Line-Adams/WabashPink Line-Adams/WabashOrange Line-Adams/Wabash
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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CatherineB
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely under the radar spot in a location convenient to many attractions. Our waitress, Angel, was outstanding.
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BillSChicago
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our first time dining here, had a group of 7 and sat in the main area. Very good apps,ain courses, and attentive service. We'll definitely be back!
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NSLG75
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great choice before attending the symphony. We had a lovely lunch in a beautiful historic setting.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
we ordered mostly appetizers! it was delicious the atrium is beautiful and so historical. our waitress explained to us the history of how it was offices for the train system built in 1902. we will for sure be coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
I love this place but wish the food was a bit higher quality. Then it would be perfect!
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beantown
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are in the atrium which was stunning. Food and service were excellent!
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AnnieS
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great location for popping over to the alArt Institute. Great space and friendly people. Awesome food!
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MichaelK
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We went to the restaurant prior to an event at the Auditorium theater. We explained to the staff that we had theatre tickets and needed to leave in a timely fashion. We ordered a salad and a cheeseburger. We ended up getting our cocktails and not much else. Service was lacking and we never got our main course. Very disappointed
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diner
Chicago
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great location. Beautiful room. Excellent food choices. Kitchen slow by 6:00 pm. Staff young and not super well trained. But great experience nonetheless.
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KBMoore
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience4
The ambiance was great! The food? Not so much....
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Meme
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
The food is adequate, not a big menu but our salads with chicken were tasty. The chicken sandwich however was tough and dry. The ambience is good for conversation at lunch time. The service was very disappointing. first the margaritas (ordered with salt) come with a tear drop of salt down the side of the glass, while artistic it is not functional, they re made them without hesitation. The iced tea tasted like a blend of coffee and tea and it took 3 requests to get sweetener and never any lemon. Finally we order coffee (1 decaf and 1 regular) the waitress brings 2 regular and says they don’t have decaf (I think they just didn’t want to make a fresh pot as it was mid afternoon and there were few people in the restaurant. Again had to request cream.
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johnm
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful brunch like the small plates for breakfast
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JanetteB
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the live music, delicious food and great service!
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BrittanyG
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neto was great! Loved all of his suggestions. Cocktails were well balanced as well.
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djwess
Chicago
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
I was rushed, so didn't enjoy as fully as I might have. Would have liked sitting in the atrium area much more as a) prettier, and b) music level *much too loud* in first room (and I wasn't even close to the bar/speakers). Soup was too salty and salad was too peppery (wish I'd been asked, before being served with tons of pepper already on it!). The salmon was delicious. Service was so-so. At one point my server asked if I'd received my soup yet!! Why didn't he know?? But later, he and another waitstaff person were attentive to my needs.
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SteveB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Beautiful building with great ambiance. The food was good and the service excellent! Great location, highly recommended!
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RC18
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Unique architecture, good vibe, good food. Very convenient for theaters and Grant Park.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The Cocktails were very weak as if there was little to no alcohol considering the cost.
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BradleyL
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
The food was good but came out cold. Our waitress was not very attentive or friendly.
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ABAB
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious and plentiful. The venue is beautiful, great for large and small parties. And we enjoyed the jazz piano in the background. I will be recommending The Exchange to my friends.
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LoopDiner
Chicago
200 reviews
vip
5.0
200 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best darn burger ever! !
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Hippocampal
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience5
Beautiful lobby. Food was good but a bit overpriced for the quality.
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RonaldL
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
I believe that it is entirely likely that I got food poisioning from my meal It was the Amish chicken. Perhaps the mushrooms served with it. The chicken is the only item that my wife did not sample She did not get sick. That one outcome overshadows anything I might possibly comment on.
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Gloria
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience2
Food was good. Service not particularly good. Noise level was awful. Could not enjoy the good food they served because we could not hear each other.
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LarryP
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Dining in the large patio area was a treat - noise level pleasantly low. When it got busy, service was a bit slow but good.
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Novamatic
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
Spending $16 for a salad that consisted of chopped romaine, a small amount of crumbled blue cheese, and some candied pecans is unacceptable. I don't remember there even being a dressing. I'm glad I added steak, but the meal was not worth $32.
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Clarence
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent choice for our last meal in Chicago. We love the small plates and the drinks were delicious! Attentive and excellent service! Loved the piano player and sitting in the open atrium.
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johnm
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
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TereseT
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Menu very limited. Food was good. Had to ask for a server. Interesting location.
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lp525
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat in the Atrium which was such great atmosphere in a beautiful historic building. The food was delicious with just the right portion size. Would go back.
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RitaE
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Since we’re Chicago Symphony subscribers for the afternoon series, we were never able to enjoy a meal at the Exchange because it was only serving dinner. Since we realized the Exchange was open for lunch, we decided to try it, and really enjoyed it. The ambience is lovely and the food was good. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The brunch service is phenomenal. Small plates rotating throughout the meal is so fun. I love the atmosphere and the variety of tasty cocktails is just delicious. Personal favorite items: the bacon, the French toast, the yogurt with granola and the potatoes!
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MM56
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Wanted to sit at an open table for 2 in the main room, but told we could not. We sat in the quiet room, and it was way too noisy. Tables are so large we waved to each other, not very romantic. Our food took a very long time to show up. It was good food -- great chicken, nice brussle sprouts with grapefruit (a nice touch). The rigatoni was good but can call it bolognese without some hint of tomato sauce? It's a beautiful room close to Orchestra Hall, and we need a great restaurant in this location. But you need to make it more friendly for couples -- wake up! This is not a good place for a date.
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Amanda
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved having brunch here! Beautiful atrium, lovely piano player. Staff really cared about our experience. Food was good but know that it is tapas so either do the bottomless food or order 2-3 dishes per person (which you can do affordably).
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Chicagoan
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Very pleased. The food was good and the service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful venue. Loved everything
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SusanE
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The weekend brunch served butler style was incredible. Tray after tray of some of the most delicious dishes paraded out of the kitchen. The atmosphere in the atrium is unparallelled. Exchange brunch will be a weekend tradition!
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VikiG
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience5
I was dining alone and tucked into a lovely table in a not-very-visible part of the front bar. I was early for a 6:15 reservation. I waited 20+ minutes for my server and had to inquire at the host stand. Server arrived a few minutes later and said he didn’t know I was his table. Took about 15 minutes to get my first drink and then I was able to order. I’d informed him that I had a concert to attend next door at 8 pm at that time. I’d been there 45 minutes at this point. I did the restaurant week menu. My scallops took a while and the dish was cold, and though the menu specified “seared,” they were not, and both scallops were very sandy. I had to remind the server to bring the wine pairing. Second dish, the pork tenderloin, was also cold. Another reminder for the wine pairing. I picked at the dish and my friend arrived to go to the concert with me. I had to ask twice for my dessert, and I’d already paid, hoping to arrive on time for the concert. It was a few minutes after 8 when the dessert arrived, and I was unable to have more than a sip of the wine pairing. I did not send any of the cold food back because I simply didn’t have time. I see this morning that I was charged $217.91, and I don’t know if that includes the 25% tip I added for the server. That total is for a pre-dinner cocktail, the $59 restaurant week menu plus the wine pairing, and two additional glasses of wine for my friend. Seems like a lot, and I regret not looking at the bill. I’m disappointed to say the least, as this was my first time here, and the restaurant has been highly recommended to me by foodie friends. I believe the server was stretched too thin, which is why I was patient with him the entire meal, despite all of the issues, and why I tipped him well. I don’t understand why both dishes were so cold, nor why they took so long. Fortunately, this wasn’t a CSO concert, as I would have missed it because they don’t let you in once it’s started.
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CarolinaR
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Perfect for brunch. Ala carte is just as great as the bottomless brunch menu. Food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adolfo was fantastic and the food (Restaurant Week menu) was absolutely stunning - we cannot wait to return! Many thanks!
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FAQs

The Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 265-0591.

The Exchange is rated 4.2 stars by 173 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

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 265-0591

224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604-2505

Additional information

Cross street
Jackson
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Grant Park South Parking Garage (Millennium Garages) located just in front of the building on Michigan Avenue. Rates vary depending on day and time.
Public transit
Red Line-Jackson or MonroeBlue Line-Jackson or MonroeBrown Line-Adams/WabashGreen Line-Adams/WabashPurple Line-Adams/WabashPink Line-Adams/WabashOrange Line-Adams/Wabash
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Huston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thexchangechicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 265-0591
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Exchange can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Kerry Bowler: (312) 265-0591

The Exchange

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Exchange offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Exchange restaurant rated?

Is The Exchange currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information