The Ives

Name: The Ives
Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
Telephone: (312) 792-3536
Price range: $30 and under

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$30 and under

Contemporary American

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

About this restaurant

Experience the elegance of the Cherry Circle Room, a culinary treasure within the historic Chicago Athletic Association. Here, history meets modernity in a beautifully intimate setting featuring original wood paneling, soaring ceilings, and a grand fireplace, all illuminated by warm candlelight. Executive Chef Peter Coenen presents a menu that honors the restaurant's legacy while embracing contemporary techniques. Enjoy timeless dishes like cold-smoked beef tartare and classic French onion soup, beloved for generations. The bar is a highlight, offering a wide range of handcrafted cocktails and fine wines. Indulge in a classic Martini or discover innovative creations from our skilled mixologists. Whether for a romantic dinner, a special celebration, or a memorable meal, the Cherry Circle Room promises an unforgettable experience. Let its timeless charm and exquisite cuisine transport you to a world of culinary delight.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Daily 7:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(312) 792-3536
Website
http://www.cherrycircleroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Pete Coenen

Location
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Madison
Parking details
Valet Parking is available with the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. 0 to 4 Hours---$18.00 (with validation from outlets) 0 to 4 Hours -----$28.00 (without restaurant validation) 4 to 8 Hours------$38.00 8 to 24Hours------$68.00 There is also underground parking available through the Millennium Park Garage. (Rates from $25-$39 hourly)
Public transit
Use the Brown Line Stop at Madison & Wabash for Brown, Green, Pink, Orange, and Purples Line transit. Walk East to Michigan Ave and turn South until you reach 12 S. Michigan Ave. Use the Monroe stop for the Blue and Red Lines. Walk East to Michigan Ave and then turn North.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Whiskey Toddy
bonded bourbon, spiced demerara sugar, water, nutmeg

For the Table

House Crafted Focaccia$6.00
herb butter, sea salt
Pretzel Baguette$3.00
goat butter, radish
House-Marinated Olives$12.00
sheep milk feta, baguette
Cheese 'N' Crackers
- MP

Raw

½ Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell
grilled rose, jalapeño mignonette
- MP
Big Eye Tuna$15.00
pickled papaya, carrot, basil, seaweed verjus
Beef Tartare$18.00
chili, quail egg, salsa verde, l' amuse gouda
Caviar and Toast$30.00
6 grams siberian ossetra caviar, scrambled eggs, runny yolk, traditional accompaniments

Hot

Crock of French Onion Soup$10.00
crostini, gruyere, swiss
Risotto$14.00
broccoli, smoke cured egg yolk, parmesan
Steamed Bouchot Mussels$16.00
lobster broth, coconut, red curry
Grilled Spanish Octopus$16.00
marcona almond romesco, olive, chorizo vinaigrette
Lobster Bisque$23.00
foie gras, uni, pearl onion

Cold

Simple Greens$9.00
radish, white balsamic, soft herbs
Beet Salad$14.00
buttermilk, grilled endive, pickled apple, walnut
Caesar Salad$11.00
crouton, grana padano, fried smelts
Cherry Circle Room Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Foie Gras Pate$18.00
fig, smoked duck "consommé, " pickled mustard seed, hazelnut

House Specialities

Cavatelli*$26.00
beef longue, sunchoke, hazelnut
King Salmon$40.00
baby leek, smoked fingerling potato, ossetra caviar
Heritage Berkshire Pork Shoulder$38.00
crepinette, sauerkraut, chestnut, quince
Dry Aged lacquered Rohan Duck$39.00
carrot, orange, confit, coffee pickled suck tongue
Skate$34.00
delicata squash, caper, brown , lemon drops
Miller Farm Chicken$29.00
lentil, salsify, celeriac, red wine jus
CCR Prime Triple Cheese Burger$16.00
american cheese, caramelized onion, b&b pickles, horseradish-mustard aioli

From the Butcher Block

Chateaubriand$45.00
8oz single cut
The "OG"$70.00
55 day dry-aged prime, 20oz bone-in ribeye
Axe Handle Prime Rib Steak
- 48oz$40.00
- per ounce$2.75
Catalpa farms Roasted Leg of Lamb for two$95.00
pomegranate lacquer

Sides

Cauliflower Gratin$9.00
bacon, reggiano, blistered tomato, bread crumbs
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Brussels Sprout Slaw$7.00
marcona almond, pickled papaya, dijonnaise

Draft Beer

Allagash Curieux$10.00
belgian-style tripel, 11%
Gouden Carolus Classic Ale$14.00
belgian strong dark ale, 8.5%
Hopewell Clover Club$10.00
sour saison, 6%
Hopewell and Cherry Circle Room Squad Goals (Limited Edition)$11.00
barrel aged belgian-style quadrupel, 11%
Miskatonic Antsy Prole$6.00
coffee porter 5.5%
Off Color Scurry$7.00
kottbusser, 5.5%

Soda

Coca-Cola$4.00
Sprite$4.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Ginger Beer$5.00
Root Beer$5.00
Grape Soda$5.00

Bottles & Cans

Allagash White$7.00
belgian-style wit, 5%
Avery IPA$6.00
India pale ale, 6.5%
BFM √225$16.00
saison, 5%
Hopewell First lager$6.00
german-style pils, 5%
Firestone Walker Bretta Weisse
berliner weisse, 5%
- 375ml$25.00
Off Color Troublesome$7.00
gose, 4.5%
Unibroue Terrible
belgian-style strong dark ale, 10.5%
- 750ml$30.00
Bosteels Deus
bière de champagne, 11.5%
- 750ml$75.00
Chimay Doree$12.00
belgian single, 4.8%
Chimay Red$12.00
belgian dubbel, 7%
Klein de Glazen Toren Saison$35.00
belgian saison, 7%
Kasteel Donker$15.00
belgian strong dark ale,
Kasteel Trignac$70.00
cognac barrel-aged belgian tripel, 12%
La Trappe Batch #23
barrel-aged trappist quadrupel, 11%
- 375ml$44.00
Orval Belgium Pale Ale$12.00
trappist pale ale, 6%
Rochefort$15.00
belgian strong dark ale, 11%
Tripel Karmeliet$15.00
belgian tripel, 8.5%
Hirter Morchl$7.00
balck lager, 5%
Ayinger Celebrator$10.00
dopplebock, 6.5%
Gaffel$6.00
kolsch, 5%
Sinebrychoff Porter$13.00
porter, 7%
Weihenstephaner$7.00
hefeweisse, 5.5%
Isastegi Cider$15.00
cider, 6%

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12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

Cross street
Madison
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Daily 7:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking is available with the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. 0 to 4 Hours---$18.00 (with validation from outlets) 0 to 4 Hours -----$28.00 (without restaurant validation) 4 to 8 Hours------$38.00 8 to 24Hours------$68.00 There is also underground parking available through the Millennium Park Garage. (Rates from $25-$39 hourly)
Public transit
Use the Brown Line Stop at Madison & Wabash for Brown, Green, Pink, Orange, and Purples Line transit. Walk East to Michigan Ave and turn South until you reach 12 S. Michigan Ave. Use the Monroe stop for the Blue and Red Lines. Walk East to Michigan Ave and then turn North.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Pete Coenen
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.cherrycircleroom.com/
Phone number
(312) 792-3536

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For the Table

House Crafted Focaccia$6.00

Pretzel Baguette$3.00

House-Marinated Olives$12.00

Cheese 'N' Crackers

Raw

½ Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell

Big Eye Tuna$15.00

Beef Tartare$18.00

Caviar and Toast$30.00

Hot

Crock of French Onion Soup$10.00

Risotto$14.00

Steamed Bouchot Mussels$16.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$16.00

Lobster Bisque$23.00

Cold

Simple Greens$9.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Cherry Circle Room Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Foie Gras Pate$18.00

House Specialities

Cavatelli*$26.00

King Salmon$40.00

Heritage Berkshire Pork Shoulder$38.00

Dry Aged lacquered Rohan Duck$39.00

Skate$34.00

Miller Farm Chicken$29.00

CCR Prime Triple Cheese Burger$16.00

From the Butcher Block

Chateaubriand$45.00

The "OG"$70.00

Axe Handle Prime Rib Steak

Catalpa farms Roasted Leg of Lamb for two$95.00

Sides

Cauliflower Gratin$9.00

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Brussels Sprout Slaw$7.00

Draft Beer

Allagash Curieux$10.00

Gouden Carolus Classic Ale$14.00

Hopewell Clover Club$10.00

Hopewell and Cherry Circle Room Squad Goals (Limited Edition)$11.00

Miskatonic Antsy Prole$6.00

Off Color Scurry$7.00

Soda

Coca-Cola$4.00

Sprite$4.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Ginger Beer$5.00