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Thorn Restaurant & Lounge, Rosemont, IL

Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

4.0
4
96 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Sip and savor at Thorn, the modern American restaurant & lounge located inside The Rose Hotel. The lounge features plush, comfortable seating areas or opt for a more formal dining experience in the restaurant area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as brunch and late night cocktails, the menu includes comfort food favorites, signature Rose items, and Chef’s daily specials.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Lounge

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (847) 260-4774

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Nicholas Malloy

  • Catering

    Catering options available through EZ Cater or our chef will work with you on custom events.

  • Private party facilities

    Reserve Thorn’s private dining room for groups of up to 14 people. With floor to ceiling windows, stimulating artwork, and optional rose mood lighting, reserve this intimate space for an unforgettable dining experience.

  • Neighborhood

    Rosemont

  • Cross street

    Balmoral Ave and Pearl St.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary parking available for restaurant guests directly in front of the hotel.

  • Public transit

    Rosemont Metra StopRosemont CTA L StopPearl/Balmoral CTA Bus Stop

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for brunch

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  1. JLo10

    Coastal Georgia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good variety of brunch food and drink options. Food was very good and the staff was welcoming immediately upon arrival.
  2. dejones4

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience at Thorn. Food was great, service was excellent. Overall, a great time!

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded 3 days agoHi Dejones4 my name is Mike and I am the food and beverage manager at the Thorn Restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave us valuable feedback. I see you were pleased with your experience at our establishment and that is what we strive for every day here. Very happy you enjoyed the food, drinks and ambiance. We look forward to serving you and your family in the future. Thank you, Thorn Restaurant and Lounge

  3. CarmenO

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We were sat upon entering and hostess was very friendly as was a hotel employee. Our server was friendly as well but didn’t let us know she was going on break and she nor anyone else came to check on us. When we got another servers attention he did take care of us but then brought our bill without asking if we wanted anything else, which we did. The food was not that tasty. I had the waffle and chicken.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 23, 2023Hello Carmen and thank you for stopping by the Thorn and leaving us valuable feedback. We never want our guests to leave here unhappy and apologize for the poor service that you recieved. Please email me at michael.vodin@hilton so we can work on a solution to get you back in here and give us another shot. Hope to hear back from you soon and have a great week.

  4. Meandthem

    St. Louis

    44 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Juan is an asset to the restaurant service at this hotel. He was personable, provided good information, helpful suggestions and professional service seating us and taking our orders. Then he was called to bartend and the service went downhill, the food was lackluster and did not conform to our requests. As a small hotel lobby restaurant, I kept asking why we had to make a reservation? This was not fine dining! As it happened and schedules allowed, we had three food service occasions at this restaurant: afternoon snack that was wonderful but served slowly; this dinner; and breakfast which was on par with dinner. The hummus plate is a delight. Ask for extra pita. Otherwise, skip the restaurant altogether.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 23, 2023Hello and thank you for stopping by the Thorn and leaving us valuable feedback. I am very sad to hear you did not enjoy your experience with us and would like to talk to you a little more about this so this does not happen again. Please email me at michael.vodin@hilton when you get time. Look forward to talking to you and have a great week.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    They understaffed the kitchen on a Friday night with a big show at rosemont theater. Ordered food (small plates - nothing difficult to prep) and hadn’t been served 45 minutes later. Ended up cancelling the order and getting fast food so we could make our show. Having to pay $25 for parking was just more salt in the wound. Won’t go back.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 23, 2023Hello and thank you for stopping by the Thorn and taking the time to leave us some valuable feedback. We are so sorry you had to deal with this and this is something we never want our customers to experience. Please reach out to me at michael.vodin@hilton so we can talk a little bit more about what happened. I hope to hear back from you soon and have a great week.

  6. Suburbanite

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We came here before seeing Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. It really has the feel of an airport lounge rather than a restaurant. The service was really poor. We waited 1 hour for our food. The server never checked in on us during that time. I got the pappardelle and my husband got the avocado toast and bao buns. Food is mediocre and it's expensive. I will not go again.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 23, 2023Hello and thank you for stopping by the Thorn and taking the time to leave us some valuable feedback. We are so sorry you had to deal with this and this is something we never want our customers to experience. Please reach out to me at michael.vodin@hilton so we can talk a little bit more about what happened. I hope to hear back from you soon and have a great week.

  7. Jade

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious breakfast our server was very nice and attentive. Food came out fast and coffee was great! Would absolutely come back here again next time I'm in Chicago.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 16, 2023Hi Jade my name is Mike and I am the food and beverage manager for the Thorn Restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are very happy and pleased to see you enjoyed your visit. We want to make every visit here a memorable one and if you ever feel otherwise please feel free to reach out to me. We appreciate your patronage and we look forward to serving you in the near future.

  8. SusanS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    In looking at the menu online i was very excited to try this place. I ordered the shrimp tacos and asked for no onion. It was shrimp on a tortilla with a side of sauce, no toppings. The shrimp mac and cheese weren't bad. Drinks were tasty but the service was horrible. There weren't that many people in the restaurant which is really just the lobby of the hotel. So, I'm not sure why it took us so long to get our food or even see the bartender very often.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 26, 2023Hi Susan and thank you for visiting the Thorn and taking the time to leave us some valuable feedback. We greatly appreciate it and I will work to make sure this doesn't happen again. We appreciate the support and feedback and have a great week.

  9. JBug

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, healthy options, well prepared and presented. Excellent service, wasn’t rushed, and overall, a great experience.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 26, 2023Hello JBug and thank you for taking the time to visit the Thorn and leave us some valuable feedback. I am very pleased to see you gave us a 5 star review and enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to serving you, your friends and family in the future and hava a great week.

  10. Trinka

    Chicago

    199 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the Bao bun but burger and bread for humus were a little greasy. Beat salad was very good. Wait staff were friendly.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 23, 2023Hi Trinka my name is Mike and we thank you for leaving us such a kind review. We are very pleased to hear that you were happy with your visit to the Thorn. We strive for excellence every day and we appreciate our customers and the support that you give us. If you ever need anything please feel free to reach out to me or my team. We look forward to seeing you in the future and have a lovely week

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Service was horrible. We made reservations for 6 and I felt like just bc the gratuity was already included on the bill they did us dirty with service.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 23, 2023Hi and thank you for taking the time for stopping by the Thorn and leaving us some feedback. I am very disappointed in my staff to let this happen to you. Please email me at michael.vodin@hilton so I can get more details about when and who took care of you. I appreciate the honest feedback and I hope to talk to you soon.

  12. Chicafoodie

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time here. Would come back. Cocktails your excellent. Food was very good, however our pasta dish was supposed to have goat cheese in it and there was none. Kept eating it thinking we would find some, but there was none. Server said new menu items, so it was somehow missed.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 14, 2023Hello Chicafoodie and thank you for taking the time to review us and leave us 5 stars. We are very happy you enjoyed the cocktails and the food. I'm very sorry they didn't have the goat cheese for your pasta dish but I do hope you still enjoyed it. We are very happy you enjoyed your experience and we can't wait to see you again. Have a great week and see you soon.

  13. KateH

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Didn't realize this restaurant was in the hotel. Food was good. The restaurant was quiet.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 29, 2023Hi Kate, Yes we are a little hidden gem. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at our establishment. Be sure to look out for our new menu coming out April 5th. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us and we hope to see you soon.

  14. ChicagoJay

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Great food - but expensive. $20 for a burger! The $18 chicken sandwich was amazing though! Medi platter was also on point. It was loud, with a (good and talented) guitar player and conversations going over the music. Very nice, modern decor.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 21, 2023Hi Jay and thank you for taking the time to stop by the Thorn Restaurant and review us. We are glad you enjoyed the food, live music, and atmosphere while dining with us. Although our burger is a little more expensive than other restaurants that is because our burger is made with very high grade meat and high quality ingredients and we hope you enjoyed it. We appreciate the feedback and the time you took to write about us, we hope to see you soon and have a great week.

  15. BinoyJ

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food, layout could be a bit better. Not a bad spot to grab a quick bite before going to a show nearby.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 21, 2023Hi BinoyJ and thank you for stopping by the Thorn and taking time to review us with your honest feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your visit here but next time you are here we would like to make it a 5 star visit. Please reach out to us anytime if you have any questions or need anything. Hope to see you soon and have a great week.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was my bday!

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 21, 2023Hello and thank you for coming by the Thorn for your Birthday and we hope you enjoyed it. We hope you got to enjoy one of our homemade desserts that are absolutely delectable for your birthday. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you soon. Thorn Restaurant

  17. STDines

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a few birthdays for brunch and absolutely loved it. Easy parking, beautiful new contemporary decor. Excellent service and the food was delicious and priced right. Great experience from start to finish Will definitely come again.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 15, 2023Hi my name is Mike and I'm the food and beverage manager at the Thorn Restaurant. We are so happy and excited that you enjoyed your visits at the Thorn. That is what we strive for and want all of our guest to feel. We are always staying innovative and want our guests to have a memorable experience while dining here. If you ever need anything please let us know. Thank you for taking the time to review us and have a great week.

  18. RachelL

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. You absolutely have to order the hummus. The pita was the best I have ever eaten in my life.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, the food was literally to die for!! And great prices, totally worth the food you get!

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 25, 2023Hello and thank you for reviewing us at the Thorn restaurant. We are very happy and pleased to see you enjoyed your experience at the Thorn. We are always striving for high standards and improvement and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you in the future and you have a great week.

  20. SusanR

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The decor is fantastic - you feel like you're in an expensive place. But the prices aren't bad. The food was excellent. I was reluctant to go to a restaurant in a hotel but you shouldn't let that stop you. Will go back.
  21. JillH

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite an enjoyable lunch experience. We got to try some new flavors and we had a great time. We’ll be returning.
  22. DonnaD

    Singapore

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Juan’s cocktails were the perfect way to end the day. We also enjoyed the wine and small sharing plates. Jonny was an efficient yet friendly server and represented Thorn well.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like it a lot food was great
  24. TheGab

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy, comfortable, and relaxing but classy environment. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, very hospitable. Cocktails and food were really tasty. Recommend: hummus, burger, salmon and petaltini
  25. KellyB

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The food was so greasy on everything we ordered. Flatbreads were nit cooked all the way and very doughy. Not for the price paid.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the turkey pita (subbed smoked gouda for the feta). It was amazing. The service was excellent and the ambiance was really nice!
  27. Malgosia

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hotel restaurant but surprisingly really good food. Wish there was more drink choices. Otherwise on point.
  28. SimonF

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience1
    Ridiculously loud music
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    The restaurant looks high quality, great ambiance, but the food was underwhelming.
  30. SueH

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get the delicious Manhattan! You will thank me for it;}
  31. ToddK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great for New Year's if you want great food, light background music and not a lot of noise and not a big crowd. We will go back.
  32. StewD

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Card was charged twice. Place is great besides that.
  33. Candace

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, mimosas were yummy and a great pour, avocado toast and the sourdough sandwich were yummy with perfectly cooked over medium eggs. We will be back!

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on December 26, 2022Hello Candace and thank you for the positive feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience here and we hope you continue so in the future. We strive for excellence and high standards here at the Thorn Restaurant and we look forward to seeing you again soon, thank you.

  34. Tracy

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Good food and drinks. Waiters were very nice and helpful. Only complaint was it took 2 hours from sitting down to getting the check. VERY slow service. We were going to a show and I finally had to go to the bar and ask for the check. Otherwise it was a nice time.
  35. BenjaminC

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great ambience, great food, so-so service. The overall experience was outstanding though.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The restaurant/lounge is actually right off the lobby of the Rose Hotel. It is a modern, open area setting. Full bar and nice cocktails. The menu had a decent selection of brunch and lunch options.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on December 5, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking time to review your experience with us. We sincerely hope to see you back in again soon! -Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, friendly staff, delicious food

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on November 4, 2022Hello, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! We're thrilled to see you had a great experience! We hope to welcome you back soon! -Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

  38. DivyaG

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Service was very slow. Some of us asked for items on the side or removed and they weren’t. Items were substituted without asking. My food was so bland. No salt, no seasoning. Great company, disappointing meal.
  39. JenJen

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The waitress didn’t write down our order. I even said, “you don’t get an award for getting it right if you don’t write it down.” She ended up getting the order wrong. Completely wrong. I had to send back the omelette.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on October 10, 2022Dear Guest, We are so sorry to hear your order came wrong. We will be addressing this with the team to better improve on our service in the future. Thank you for taking time to leave us your feedback. We hope this bad experience does not deter you from giving us a chance to make this up to you in the future! -Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

  40. Shawnasdaboss

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was surprised that the restaurant is actually housed in the lobby of the hotel. There is a private room for events, but your to the side of the front desk. Service was wonderful, everyone attended to us timely and were incredibly pleasant. The hummus with chorizo is amazing! Our group loved the drinks and starters. If you’re in the area, I’d stop by for drinks.

    Thorn Restaurant & LoungeResponded on September 28, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you had an awesome experience dining with us. We hope to invite you back to Thorn again soon! -Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

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
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Thorn Restaurant & Lounge using the Order Online button. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 260-4774.

Thorn Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

5200 Pearl St, Rosemont, IL 60018

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Balmoral Ave and Pearl St.

  • Neighborhood

    Rosemont

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Lounge

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary parking available for restaurant guests directly in front of the hotel.

  • Public transit

    Rosemont Metra StopRosemont CTA L StopPearl/Balmoral CTA Bus Stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Nicholas Malloy

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (847) 260-4774

  • Catering

    Catering options available through EZ Cater or our chef will work with you on custom events.

  • Private party facilities

    Reserve Thorn’s private dining room for groups of up to 14 people. With floor to ceiling windows, stimulating artwork, and optional rose mood lighting, reserve this intimate space for an unforgettable dining experience.

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