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Name: Paramount Room - Permanently Closed
Address: 415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 829-6300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Paramount Room - Permanently Closed

4.4

63 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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Discover the Paramount Room - an acclaimed chef-driven modern food & drink spot in a 100 year old former speakeasy in River West - just minutes from the Loop.

Paramount Room features a unique, dual level space loaded with urban charm and contemporary design elements with a street-level open-air dining room and resurrected prohibition-era basement speakeasy completely redesigned with chic modern lounge elements and high, dramatic ceilings.

Chef/Partner Stephen Dunne (Volo Restaurant Wine Bar) creates a seasonally rotating menu of elevated pub standards and internationally inspired dishes of skillfully prepared but unpretentious and acclaimed cuisine.

A full bar selection includes "No Crap On Tap" Belgian, craft-brewed, domestic, and imported beers covering a range of stylistic, geographic, and flavor profiles plus craft cocktails, and boutique wine by the glass - all curated by Beverage Director John Douglass.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, International
Hours of operation
Lunch & Brunch Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday 3:00pm - 10pm, Tuesday through Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday: 3:00pm - 1:00am, Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm Bar open until 2am Tuesday-Friday, 3am Saturday, and Midnight Sunday-Monday
Phone number
(312) 829-6300
Website
http://www.paramountroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stephen Dunne
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 60 people in our Lower-Level Lounge, a former Prohibition-era speakeasy redesigned with modern elements. Amenities include audio visual services, multiple televisions, space for a DJ or small band. Events up to 75 for shut-down.
Private party contact
Kathleen McGrath: (844) 210-1481

Location
415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Kinzie
Parking details
Free parking available within 1 block of the restaurant on Kinzie Street west of Milwaukee Ave, and on Union Street or Milwaukee Ave north of Hubbard Street. Metered parking available within a half block on Kinzie Street east of Milwaukee Ave, and on Hubbard Street.
Public transit
Blue Line stop (Milwaukee/Grand/Halsted) 1 1/2 blocks north of the restaurant. Milwaukee Bus #56 stop 1/4 block south.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Oysters
east coast, west coast - best available cider mignonette, cocktail sauce
- A/Q
Oyster Shooter$5.00
bloody mary mix, with or without vodka
Mussels$13.00
ale steamed P.E.I. mussels, garlic, shallots, parsley and european butter
Beer Cheese$9.00
trappist style beer and cheese dip
Pork Belly$9.00
dry brine, slow roasted pork, dijon mustard
Mexican Scotch Egg$9.00
tortilla crusted, chorizo stuffed hard cooked egg with ancho aioli

Crisps

Frites$8.00
twice fried, hand cut, garlic aioli and ketchup
Poutine$14.00
smothered pulled pork & cider gravy frites with melted cheese curds
Rings$9.00
buttermilk dipped thick-cut onion rings, tzatziki sauce
Tempura Fried Green Beans$10.00
spicy dipping sauce

Salad & Soup

Caesar Salad$11.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, garlic crouton
Onion Soup$9.00
french-style, caramelized onion broth, gruyere, parmesan gratin
Beet Salad$11.00
beer braised beets, warm goat cheese, lemon oil

Burgers & Sandwiches

Paramount Wagyu Burger$14.00
Hand packed 100% wagyu beef, brioche bun, with lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce and a pickle. Add to your burger: vintage cheddar ($1), gruyere ($3), sautéed mushroom ($3), bacon ($3), or fried egg ($2) garnish with: tempura fried green beans ($4) or frites ($3) on the plate
Paramount Reuben$17.00
house brined, braised & hand sliced brisket, gruyere, and pickled sauerkraut served on marble rye with your choice of hand cut frites or tempura fried green beans
The Cuban$17.00
house cured pork loin, cider braised pulled pork, pickles, gruyere, dijon mustard, buttered telera roll; served with your choice of hand cut frites or tempura fried green beans

Mains

Falafel & Cucumber$14.00
ground chick pea, cucumber dill salad, tomato aioli
Braised Pork$18.00
fork tender ponzu braised shoulder, ginger carrot puree, stir fry green beans
Fettuccine Bolognese$17.00
home-made egg noodles, wagyu beef and tomato gravy
Fish & Chips$16.00
icelandic cod, beer battered and served with hand cut frites, coleslaw and malt vinegar. Don't miss Tuesdays for "All You Can Eat" Fish & Chips!
Grilled Chicken$19.00
boneless thigh, shallot potato cake, smoked paprika apple sauce

Dessert

Chocolate Bread Pudding$8.00

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Vespa
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely a hidden gem. The happy hour can't be beat. I highly recommend it!
LD
LisaD
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Paramount Room. If you're looking for really good and interesting meal choices i a hip atmosphere that is not pretentious then this is a good place for you. The bartenders are skilled, the servers are friendly and knowledgeable, the booths are comfortable, management is helpful and accommodating and did I mention that the tempura green beans are delightful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Paramount Room was great, as always. Food was excellent, and the bartender was really helpful. He did beer pairings with each course, and the beers went with the food perfectly.
J
Justin
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall3food4service2ambience3
LIMITED MENU. Decent food, but not as good as they pretend it is. They charge inflated prices for slightly elevated pub grub. Expensive beer. Low key staff, but hard to get attention, too.
AN
AnNg
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
$1 happy hour oysters on a Sunday afternoon made this a happy hour indeed. Will be back without a doubt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
My sister's and I ate here for a Sunday brunch during Restaurant week and we were very pleased. They had tasty cocktails and the food was delicious, particularly the breakfast BLT (my favorite) and the brioche french toast. I would like to see this place at night because the ambiance downstairs was very eclectic and interesting. I will definitely come back!
MW
MWNL
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food, drinks and service were all good. Bar was pretty busy. Seems like a good spot for some early evening cocktails.
WL
WLDK
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2017
overall4food3service3ambience5
Have been here a few time and have enjoyed my visit every time. The only reason that my ratings were low is because all of our burgers were over cooked (i.e., asked for medium rare got medium well), and plates looked hastily put together (i.e., ordered an egg and bacon on my burger and they were on my fries). Overall though it was a great time and we will definitely be back again.
P
Primed2eat
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
Only issue was waited 45 minutes for our brunch. Otherwise food is good. Specials great. Restaurant wek meals value
GO
GailO
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
Fun, great food. Friendly servers Sorry I missed the Happy Hour specials - they looked good.
T
Treasure
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paramount is a West Loop/River North treasure: inviting neighborhood bar, friendly staff who always remember your name and Michelin Bib Gourmand-quality food.
W
Westlooper
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Cuban sandwich here is a religious experience.
JD
JeromeD
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always !!! Great food in a cool casual environment
MW
MarkW
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Paramount Room is not much to look at from the outside but the food is consistently outstanding with a nice amount of variety. The beer list is always good and really like the seasonal offerings. The wait staff is always very pleasant and attentive.
BM
BobM
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2016
overall3food2service4ambience2
Just ok, the 1$ oysters were not cold. wagu Was good.
B
Birdfeeder
Chicago
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2016
overall1food1service2ambience2
Great website...in contrast to experience. Place was empty on a Saturday night. We were there with family (5). Cocktails were small and watery. Menu was interesting but food poorly executed. Both chicken entree and onion rings appetizer were over fried by A LOT, "pulled" pork sandwich was fatty. Service was ok...highlight was happy greeting from bartender. The music was loud making conversation difficult. We had such high expectations after viewing the website which made it look chic and delicious. Sigh...it was not for us.
WM
WilliamM
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2016
overall2food1service1ambience3
This place sucked. Six of us were crammed into a small booth with barely enough room to all fit. The food was god awful and the server was a royal &())&*. I will never eat here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool Bar. Awesome Service. Great food. Highly suggest.
JA
JimA
St. Louis
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience2
The restaurant needs to invest in an new exhaust hood. The dining area is very close to the kitchen and the hood does not remove the cooking smoke and grease very well, leaving diners with a very heavy grease/smoke smell to content with.....
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Paramount burger is as good as it gets - bring your appetite! Also very pleasantly surprised with the falafel. It too was absolutely delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2016
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great ambiance, food, beer on tap, cocktails. Thought it would be a hole in the wall but it turned out to be a GREAT find. Would highly recommend for drinks with friends or a meal with a date or small group. The muscles, poutine, and slim burger are out of this world.
RB
RBass3000
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience3
Granted I am partial because I live 2 blocks away, but the Paramount Burger at the Paramount Room is a top 5 Chicago burger. My wife and I decided to grab a last minute bite to eat out and about and we had been meaning to try the neighboring Paramount Room. It delivered. The Paramount Burger is huge, so bae and I split it. It was a magical moment in my mouth and I'll definitely be back for more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am on a mission to find the best fish-n-chips in Chicago, and so far this ranks the best. Hot, fresh, and quick! However, if you like tatar sauce with your fish, you must bring your own! Great drink options as well. Excellent service. I believe our server's names was Julianna. She was knowledgeable of the menu, and very attentive! Definitely returning!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
My type of place. Had oysters with the drink special. Great cocktail sauce with homemade horse radish. Been there a couple times now when I visit Chicago; and will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its just a cool place. Very eclectic , but good simple food. A small but high-quality wine list. Friendly helpful staff and relaxing atmophere with just enough of an edge
R
Rubenator1018
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best Cuban sandwich I've ever had! Cocktails were innovative and delicious. Service was outstanding. Our waitress was engaging and fun. The owner personally thanked us for coming in. On top of that, we booked our original reservation for 5 people at noon. We ended up getting there at 11:30 with 7 people and they managed it flawlessly! Can't wait to return.
JD
JeromeD
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Nice cocktails and great food!!! Lots of beers
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great burger and great beer list.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
After reading about Paramount Room online we were excited to give it a try. Our hamburgers were very good, as well as the fries and fried tempura green beans. Our server , tho, was indifferent. She spoiled the good mood we had when we entered. The drinks she brought were not at all good. My cosmopolitan was served in a wine glass and didn't taste like it was mixed correctly. The oysters were "ok". The main issue we have is an appetizer of calamari stuffed with sausage. $14. We asked if it was enough for three people and were assured that it was. When it arrived there were three small sections of calamari stuffed with sausage on the plate. Not worth the price. Flavor was good, but not enough to justify the cost.
b
bluekirby
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
Nice atmosphere, interesting decorations, good beer selection. Initial service was great, but it was 30 min to get the salad and soup to start, without any reason or apology. Over the three courses only the chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce was delicious, everything else average.
BP
BenjaminP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
Pleasantly surprised to find three bike racks outside the restaurant and a bike repair stand nearby. At noon on a Saturday the interior has a relaxed pub feel to it, with a modest but good tap list for beer lovers. I preferred my wife's simpler burger to my beef tartare. Looking over the menu the fare all seemed a bit on the pricier side of things, but I'd say the relaxed atmosphere and excellent service made up for the cost a bit. Would stop by again to try their seafood and for select beers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great place for bar food and drinks
JP
JoePa
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
Went to PR last weekend for the first time and everything was great. Wish I knew about it sooner. Really cool atmosphere. The Paramount Burger was perfect. So satisfying and tasty. Didn't order a drink but I'll be back for what looked like a lot of great cocktails and an awesome beer draft selection. Their menu was full of great options and I'll be back to try as much of it as possible.
NO
NORN
Chicago
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best frites in the city!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2015
overall2food4service1ambience3
Had to literally chase our server for her to take our order and deliver our bill.
n
nuric13
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is amazing. They have an great downstairs area that was a speakeasy during prohibition. I'm definitely coming back to this place.
TR
TheRunawayRN
Kansas City
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience3
$1 Oyster Happy Hour 3-6 EVERY DAY!!! Yum. Totally worth it!!!
K
Kate
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live right down the street, so we go here all the time. Their Wagyu burger with garlic aioli and fries are perfection. I always add bacon and a fried egg to the burger for extra deliciousness.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food - we had a large group so tried everything from their oysters to their filet mignon. They have a great drink offering, too - wines, cocktails and beers alike. Really cool aesthetics - we sat downstairs but I absolutely loved their upstairs bar area the most. Casual kitschy vibe with nothing but quality food and drink.
RG
RxGirl
Chicago
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2015
overall3food3service5ambience4
Small but lively neighborhood spot. Tables by the window allow for a little people watching which is always fun. Great service at the bar and table. Server made excellent menu suggestions and the chef was very accommodating for food allergies. Burgers at the Paramount Room are fantastic as well as the tempura green beans. Nice evening out.

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Paramount Room - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Cross street
Kinzie
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Lunch & Brunch Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday 3:00pm - 10pm, Tuesday through Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday: 3:00pm - 1:00am, Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm Bar open until 2am Tuesday-Friday, 3am Saturday, and Midnight Sunday-Monday
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking available within 1 block of the restaurant on Kinzie Street west of Milwaukee Ave, and on Union Street or Milwaukee Ave north of Hubbard Street. Metered parking available within a half block on Kinzie Street east of Milwaukee Ave, and on Hubbard Street.
Public transit
Blue Line stop (Milwaukee/Grand/Halsted) 1 1/2 blocks north of the restaurant. Milwaukee Bus #56 stop 1/4 block south.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Dunne
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.paramountroom.com/
Phone number
(312) 829-6300
Private party facilities
Private events for up to 60 people in our Lower-Level Lounge, a former Prohibition-era speakeasy redesigned with modern elements. Amenities include audio visual services, multiple televisions, space for a DJ or small band. Events up to 75 for shut-down.
Private party contact
Kathleen McGrath: (844) 210-1481

Paramount Room - Permanently Closed

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Oysters

Oyster Shooter$5.00

Mussels$13.00

Beer Cheese$9.00

Pork Belly$9.00

Mexican Scotch Egg$9.00

Crisps

Frites$8.00

Poutine$14.00

Rings$9.00

Tempura Fried Green Beans$10.00

Salad & Soup

Caesar Salad$11.00

Onion Soup$9.00

Beet Salad$11.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Paramount Wagyu Burger$14.00

Paramount Reuben$17.00

The Cuban$17.00

Mains

Falafel & Cucumber$14.00

Braised Pork$18.00

Fettuccine Bolognese$17.00

Fish & Chips$16.00

Grilled Chicken$19.00

Dessert

Chocolate Bread Pudding$8.00

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