Theory Chicago

Name: Theory Chicago
Address: 9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 644-0004
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

227 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Our goal is to make Theory your home away from home. Theory is a cozy, upscale sports lounge with an emphasis on comfort, good food, and great service. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 350 for dining and corporate events. Our menu features american cuisine with southern and Mexican touches. We hope to see you here soon.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 644-0004

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
Phone number
(312) 644-0004
Website
http://www.theorychicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joel Sorinsky
Catering
For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
Private party facilities
Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
Private party contact
Holly: (312) 644-0004

Location
9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
Near North
Cross street
State & Hubbard
Parking details
There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
Public transit
State & Grand Red Line Stop.
Entertainment
Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

F1 Racing
Multiple dates available
Make your reservation to view F1 racing!
Acoustic Brunch Experience
Multiple dates available
Join us for acoustic brunch every Saturday/Sunday 11am-2pm. Brunch Menu only. Offering bottomless brunch as well from 11-1pm includes mimosas, bloody mary's and donuts. Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you!
UFC Fight Night
Multiple dates available
Make your reservation and join us for the UFC Fights - will have fights on with audio. All reservations are subject to cover. Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you!

What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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TB
TheodoreB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Theory opened up early for this Formula 1 event and it was awesome. Friendly safe, great food and even a better atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall1food5service2ambience1
The pictures are overhyped. That place no longer looks or gives the vision of what it maybe once was. Morning/lunch times are quiet and the owner or manager sits in dining area with her laptop by the guests and just listens in to guests and their conversations. Micromanaging the servers. Felt uncomfortable.
KK
KK96
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
Service was fantastic. We got chips and guac, most stale chips I've ever had. Burger was great but not enough to offset the terrible chips
LL
LanaL
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed watching Formula 1 there last night!A lot of tvs,good food and drinks for reasonable prices! I’m looking forward to come back for brunch next time.
SK
SarahK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this bar! The servers are always wonderful and so is the manager. He checked on us several times to ensure we were good. We will be back!
BJ
BrianJ
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
These guys killed it on an F1 weekend. Everyone showed up at once for the race (and left at the same time too) but despite being short-staffed, they worked their butts off and we never waited for anything. Well done. Oh, and the pretzel was dank AF.
d
doryp
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to watch the F1 qualifier and had a great experience.
JA
JenniferA
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a larger group, but they were accommodate us and we had a great time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome spot to be at!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the spicy chicken sandwiches but asked for it to be fried instead of grilled and it was absolutely amazing! Should throw that on the menu! So good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Valentine’s Day special event they had!
DR
DanielR
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great amount of TVs, and a perfectly balanced atmosphere
E
Eloise606
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great bar food and drinks. They don't have all of the games on within view of the tables, however. Would expect the sound to be on for one game downstairs and another upstairs, but be able to view all in either location. Example: all bears upstairs, all pats downstairs.
CA
CABB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoy this place. The service is top notch which keeps me coming back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Fun place to go and watch games - very loud but a fun atmosphere for sports! We just got a couple appetizers and they were only okay. Didn’t see our waitress much but it was very busy and we were kind of back in a corner. Definitely recommend for Iowa fans and those looking for a good place to drink and watch sports!
JB
JimmyB
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great Iowa bar!!! Great atmosphere. Food was awesome. Just felt at home in Iowa but in Chicago.
RE
RecentEater
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best bar in the city hands down. Joel runs a a tighter ship than a nuclear submarine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food1service5ambience5
I had to rate the food but we didn’t have any so ignore the rating. Theory is a great bar for watching a game. We went for the FIFA World Cup and I’ve never seen more TVs in one bar. Amazing! Service was good despite being packed with people. All in all a great place to watch a game.
AO
AlejandroO
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for the France / Poland World Cup match early Sunday. Joel and team are always great at creating a great game viewing experience. The food was excellent.
PK
PaulaK
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The music is intensely loud!!! I don't complain about much but, when you can't hear the person next to you it's a problem for me.
CT
CoachTruitt
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are in Downtown Chicago, you can not go wrong with Theory. Joel and his staff are the best people you will find. They constantly make sure that you feel appreciated. I highly recommend Theory to anyone visiting the Downtown Chicago area, great food, great drinks, and even greater people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re in Chicago for the night after seeing Wicked. This was a perfect way to wrap up our evening. The food was fresh and delicious….we all cleared our plates, kids included! The service was wonderful and so kind!
ST
STEPHENF
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
THE place to watch sports and have delicious food in River North. So many TVs it feels like everyone gets their own screen! Beers are cold. Service is top notch, and the food delicious. Big fan of their wings!!
K
Kish
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great place to hang with friends and watch a game!
AC
ArmandoC
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great experience here. I was a little late to my reservation but as soon I got there, the server took care us. This is a great place to grab drinks and watch a sporting event. Thank you Theory staff for taking care of us
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily the best sports bar and best owner in Chicago.
KM
KarenM
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and service good. Noise level made it hard to talk to people across the table.
m
mythai
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
if you are looking for a place to watch college football while visiting chicago, this is definitely the place…make a reservation and let them know the game you would like to watch….100% accommodating….we had a variety of different foods and they were all amazingly tasty!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service perfect to watch the game. Kids and all!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great staff! We're often there for trivia and they make an effort to learn our names and remember our orders. The manager often walks around and thanks people. A great neighborhood bar feeling. Recent upstairs renovations look great! Great place to watch sporting events.
JC
JoseC
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place to be for football fans! We were greated by a great guy, the manager with a Pats jersey. He was so nice and put us where we could see the Eagles game. Great food. This place is top notch with friendly people. Fly Eagles fly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place to watch a game! Good hospitality and service.
BP
BrendanP
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Boston sports bar. Great place to watch a game - unreal TV set up. They pass out shots when a TD is scored!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a wonderful time during the Bears game. The staff was awesome.
TL
TerriL
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
First time going and it was great!!! Love love LOVED it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Awesome place. Great service and atmosphere
EB
EB4IA
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to watch some Iowa Hawkeye football. Owner was there and super nice.
RE
RecentEater
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Theory once again is an amazing place to play Tuesday night trivia. Came out with two tables and 14 people this week!
RE
RecentEater
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Theory is one of the best trivia spots in the city, hands down. Really love coming here every week. Great food, great trivia host, and an all around fun time!
RE
RecentEater
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Theory Chicago using the Order Online button. Theory Chicago also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Theory Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 644-0004.

Theory Chicago is rated 4.7 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 644-0004

Other options

Order online

9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
State & Hubbard
Neighborhood
Near North
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
Public transit
State & Grand Red Line Stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Joel Sorinsky
Entertainment
Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theorychicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 644-0004
Catering
For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
Private party facilities
Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
Private party contact
Holly: (312) 644-0004

Theory Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Experiences

F1 Racing

Acoustic Brunch Experience

UFC Fight Night

Menu

What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Theory Chicago offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Theory Chicago restaurant rated?

Is Theory Chicago currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information