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Tradition, Chicago, IL

Tradition

4.1 (119)
$30 and under
American
160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
Tradition is Chicago’s newest Gastro Pub in the heart of the Loop. With a wide variety of classic American fare and elevated bar bites, drinks, and comfortable decor, Tradition is your spot for a quick lunch or a late night downtown. Check out our extensive draft beer list and monthly specials!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can host groups of all sizes for any celebration! Join us for corporate events, parties, fundraisers, and more. Several bar packages available. Full buyouts on the weekend are also available. Contact Bobby at bobby@traditionchicago.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clark/Lake Metra stop
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour

What 119 people are saying

Tradition reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

119 Reviews
  1. PaulaL

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 14, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a convenient meeting place for old friends. The salmon on the graze menu was definitely overcooked and it would have been nice to have the stems of the spinach trimmed. The burger that my friend ordered looked amazing. And I really enjoyed the Tradition IPA!

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  2. Chicagoan

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first lunch inside a restaurant since Covid. They were very careful, all the staff were wearing masks and they seated people in a socially distant manner. The food was excellent and the service was very attentive.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding!!

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  4. LaylaN

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! The server was super attentive and never left us waiting. Thanks for the great service!

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  5. JeremyK

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I used open table to book this lunch. I found it very odd that we were not allowed to have a booth because we didn't have 5 people in our party. There were many available and still available 30 mins later. I had a reservation, but couldn't sit in A more private area to discuss business. The rest of the service was very good. The food was average,but I'd go back if the hostess didn't dismiss me so quickly. How many people come in with 5 or more for lunch? You can't push tables together?

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  6. NAPAKRUM VIP

    Chicago / Illinois138 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and service was fine and we will definitely be going back. Thanks

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was awesome!!

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  8. MelanieB

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was bland. And I had a hair in my food. They apologized once, but didn't take it off the bill or say anything later on. The waitress also came over to fill our drinks at the end, and the place was not busy at all. Disappointing since it's close to work.

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  9. FayeGK

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Shrimp tacos were disappointing. Very noisy—understandable for a pub in a Friday afternoon. Slow service.

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  10. sewold

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 8, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. It is definitely more for the after work crowd who like a lot of noise. Noisier than I would have preferred, but dinner and drinks were very good.

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FAQs

Tradition is rated 4.1 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Downtown / Loop

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Google Map for Tradition

160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Randolph
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clark/Lake Metra stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We can host groups of all sizes for any celebration! Join us for corporate events, parties, fundraisers, and more. Several bar packages available. Full buyouts on the weekend are also available. Contact Bobby at bobby@traditionchicago.com.
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