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The Perfect Place to Fall in Love - Chemistry, Chicago, IL

Chemistry

4.5 (1871)
$31 to $50
American
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, Chemistry is Chicago's premier Black-owned Steakhouse! Enjoy the most delicious steak while experiencing excellent white-glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

When the creator of Chemistry first started dating, he wondered "If there were only a place that was breathtaking upon entry, amazing live bands and DJ's, delicious photographable food, good service, along with a place to get up and dance," he’d show up as much as his pockets could afford. However that place didn’t exist, until now. Chemistry, the perfect mix of a high-end late-night steakhouse, booming brunch spot, and tantalizing nightlife vibes all created to be the perfect place to experience love!

*Large Parties over 12 are unable to make an online reservation. Please email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Please note: We are not open for dinner service on Friday nights

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Offers

  • 🔥 LIT Sunday Brunch Buffet 🔥

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
    Join us on Sundays at either 11am or 1pm for our LIT Sunday Brunch Buffet - only $55 per person 🔥

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What 1,871 people are saying

Chemistry 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chemistry in Hyde Park is renowned for its "amazing vibe" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "energetic atmosphere" with live music and a DJ that makes it a perfect spot for celebrations. Though it can be loud, the "attentive staff" and unique touches like conversation starter cards create a memorable dining experience.
1,871 Reviews
  1. Sonya VIP

    South Carolina17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chemistry is a requirement when my feet hit the streets of Chicago! The lambchops are my favorite and this time I shared the butter cake and it was absolutely phenomenal. The live entertainment is always a plus as well as the DJ. Isabella was our Chemist and she was amazing!

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  2. Erin

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going there every time I visit Chicago will go again

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  3. Stephanie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I enjoyed everything about Chemistry! The customer service was excellent, and the overall experience went above and beyond. I’ll definitely be back! My mom had an amazing time celebrating her 81st birthday—it was nothing but good vibes all around. Thank you for making it so special!

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  4. Alecia

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great however I came with a party of 5, I was told when trying to pay that we could NOT split the bill and it all had to go on one ticket. Why wouldn’t they put that on their site!? Some of the members of my party were paying with their credit cards since it’s cashless so they do not accept cash or allow people to split the bill. I ended up paying for the entire ticket because I was the only one that had the amount on hand. I don’t have cash app so I’ll just have to wait to get my money back. Why won’t they allow parties to split the bill?

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  5. Keshan

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The music and the food were ok however, the service was horrible, The seating was horrible. We attended the Lit Sunday Brunch and they set us in the far back behind the DJ where we felt disconnected almost like a closet space in the far closed off back Also, the floor was elevated in that area and slippery that my guests and I almost slipped and fell, and on top of all that our server completely forgot that we were her table so we never got to try the drinks. In my opinion if the table placement had been better we probably wouldn’t have focused so much on the issues we were experiencing and more on the vibes that was happening around us.

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  6. Jean

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it. Will be back. The food was amazing, and the music made the experience even better.

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  7. Bria

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Total vibe !! Good food great drinks !! Went on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner!!

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  8. Alfredrick

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mannnn just go and see for yourself. It’s SUPA FRFR.

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  9. Alex

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Un general good but noisy, and the etiquette code is not really a thing.

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  10. Crystal VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. 10/10 revommend. Food was amazing. Services amazing

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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.5 stars by 1871 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Hyde Park

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today
Google Map for Chemistry

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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