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South Branch, Chicago, IL

South Branch

4.6 (1269)
$31 to $50
American
100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,269 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Branch offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food," perfect for lunch meetings or pre-theater dinners. Guests praise its "great ambiance" and riverfront seating. While noise can be an issue, the "excellent location" and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for both business and casual outings.
1,269 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and solid food as usual. Added bonus of outdoor seating near the river. Always a great place to meet out-of-town colleagues!

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  2. Spencer

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for my wife’s birthday. The staff knew about the event and tested us first class. Service was amazing. They gave us a complimentary desert which happened to be my wife’s favorite. The manger stopped by the table to greet us. Overall a wonderful evening. Would definitely go back.

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  3. Steven

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a lively lunch with colleagues and/or clients.

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  4. Debby VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for lunch meetings. Not very many vegetarian entree choices.

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  5. Tiffany VIP

    Chicago / Illinois75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch and ordered my favorite Nola Salad. This salad is very tasty

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  6. taylor-julianna

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food!! Love the ambiance of this place as well
    South BranchResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thank you for visiting us, and for the glowing review! We hope you'll be joining us again soon.

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  7. Leslie

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More day to sit outside. Excellent service and delicious salads.

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  8. Joe VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. One of the two were being trained and he did a nice job.

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  9. William

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  10. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was perfect and delicious. Wait staff extremely attentive without being in our face constantly

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FAQs

South Branch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 546-6177.

South Branch is rated 4.6 stars by 1269 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for South Branch

100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
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