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The Franklin Room, Chicago, IL

The Franklin Room

4.9 (1988)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
675 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
The Franklin Room celebrates the sense of connection one can only find in the neighborhood taverns of Chicago. Offering classic American tavern fare and no shortage of whiskey flair, our sophisticated speakeasy is your local go-to for quality meat dishes, fresh seafood, classic cocktails and the neighborhood tavern experience our city has perfected.

Our menu of delectable turn-of-the-century inspired American tavern fare starts there, then elevates the experience with a modern twist that creates a culinary experience you simply have to taste to believe. It's perfectly complimented by our beverage program, which showcases creative cocktails and a meticulous selection of spirits, wine and beer with a strong focus on independent distillers and limited-edition rare releases. Bring them together and you've got a uniquely Chicagoan experience, centuries in the making.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • FR Wagyu Burger Special

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Join us daily from 5pm to 6:30pm for our soon to be famous FR Wagyu Burger! Mishima Reserve wagyu beef, wagyu bacon, cheese basque, tomato tempura, bourbon miso, pickle. AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 5pm to 6:30pm only.

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  • Monday Half Price Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Half Price Bottles of Wine Every Monday.

    Monday Half Price Bottles of Wine Photo

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What 1,988 people are saying

The Franklin Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Franklin Room offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "fantastic cocktails" and the "cozy, elegant atmosphere." The seafood dishes, especially the Chilean sea bass and scallops, are highlights. Servers like Anthony and Andrew receive special praise for their "attentive" and "knowledgeable" service.
1,988 Reviews
  1. joe

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a really nice experience. The restaurant has a cool vibe. Food and cocktails were great.

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  2. Robert VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. I’ve been coming here for a few years now and it never disappoints.

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  3. CAREY VIP

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought out-of-town guests for dinner and enjoyed a couple of main courses and a bottle of pinot noir. The butchers steak was very good, but the fried plantains the accompanied the meal were dry, cold and inedible. Others had the scallops which were good. Side of charred broccolini that was recommended was so so. We chose not to have dessert, which was provided back at our condo for our guests. Service was somewhat disinterested. Pleased to not receive the 1.5 hour table time limit warning, as is typical at the Franklin Room.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Feel like it’s underrated. Vibes are impeccable and so is food and cocktails and service. 11/10.

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  5. William VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool restaurant downstairs in the basement of the building. Huge selection of scotch, including a lot that are held for owners all along the walls surrounding the bar and restaurant. Andrew was our waiter and made the evening extra special. Fully knowledgeable on the menu - he directed us toward the right meals as well as having wonderful conversation regarding jazz music. Only hiccup was the delay in getting our table because they were trying to put us at a high top when we specifically requested a standard table. Took a while to get that figured out, but finally were seated. 

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  6. Scott

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delectable. Our Sever, Jean (sp?) was attentive and conversational. Bourbon selection definitely better than average and not outrageously priced. Definitely try the house old fashioned, the multiple bitters used created so much depth of flavor. We will definitely visit again.

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  7. William VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time, waiter Andrew was very helpful and attentive!

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  8. Dave

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Portions are reasonably sized and provide nice value for the money. Menu is pretty limited though, could use a few more options or have some nightly/weekly specials.

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  9. Annie VIP

    Coastal North Carolina7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun vibe, good cocktails, great service and tasty food

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  10. Rebecca VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. This is one of our go to restaurants in Chicago that never disappoints. From cocktails to deserts every dish is delicious!

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FAQs

The Franklin Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 445-4686.

The Franklin Room is rated 4.9 stars by 1988 OpenTable diners.

The Franklin Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. River North (Chicago)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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675 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.
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