freestyle food + drink

Name: freestyle food + drink
Address: 660 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 202-6050
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

3.7

115 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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At freestyle food + drink in downtown Chicago, we have a passion for food and a desire to share that passion. Utilizing fresh, sustainable ingredients, we add a pinch to this and a dash to that to create american tastes with a twist of global influence.

freestyle is open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
breakfast: 6:30a - 10:30a lunch: 11:30a - 2:30p dinner: 6p - 11p / dinner (sun): 6p - 10p lounge menu: 2:30p - close brunch (sat/sun): 10a - 3p
Phone number
(312) 202-6050
Website
http://www.freestylefoodanddrink.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ariel Bagadiong
Catering
Catering options available
Private party facilities
Semi-private and private spaces available both inside on restaurant level, upstairs in our "Raw Bar" and "Peristyle" rooms on second floor, or outdoors on our patio.
Private party contact
Aleen Boghossian: (312) 202-6000 ext. 6043

Location
660 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
State St. and Erie St.
Parking details
Valet available for $13.99
Public transit
Red Line: Chicago Ave at State Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shucked Oysters
Kombucha Mignonette, Traditional Cocktail Sauce
- Half Dozen$18.00
Chilled Seafood Platter$135.00
Half Dozen Shucked Oysters & Countneck Clams, Shrimp Cocktail, King Crab, Charred Squid, and a Whole Maine Lobster
Charred Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Two U-6 Tiger Shrimp, Traditional Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish

Toasts + Salads

Mixed Greens
Watercress, Herbs, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Californian$10.00
Avocado on an Everything English Muffin with Crispy Shallots, and Radish Sprouts
Foie Gras Toast$18.00
Frog Hollow Peaches, Candlenut Oil, & Basil Sprouts
Uni Toast$14.00
Uni Butter, Shiitake Mushroom, Asian Pears, Stealhead Caviar

Brunch

Sweet Potato Pancakes$9.00
Curry Lime Butter, Sweet & Sour Bacon, Toasted Pistachio
King Crab Bun$23.00
Bao Bun, Brown Butter, Fines Herbes, Sweet Potato Chips
Fried Fish and Waffle$16.00
Double Black Bean Burger$13.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Russian Dressing, French Fries
Portsmith Double Cheeseburger$12.00
American Cheese, Fried Pickles, Spicy Tomato Relish, French Fries
Portsmith Traditional$14.00
Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Charred Tomatoes and Chutney. Choice of Bacon, Chicken Sausage, or Fried Fish. Choice of English Muffin, Sourdough, or White Toast
King Crab and Eggs$16.00
Everything English Muffin, Hollandaise, Petit Salad
Portsmith Omelette$15.00
Kale, Anaheim Chilies, Brussels Sprouts, White Cheddar. Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Herb-Cured Lox$17.00
Loc Duart Salmon, Cippolini Onions, Capers, Cream Cheese, and choice of Bagel

Bloody Mary

Classic$11.00
Vodka, Celery, Charred Tomato, Dehydrated Cucumber, Old Bay, Mint
Blackwater Bay$12.00
Aquavit, Steamed Clam, Squid Ink, Kombu
Backporch$13.00
Bourbon, Bacon, Truffle Oil, Basil

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.6Service
3.7Ambience
2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

115 Reviews

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Whitney
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience1
Poor service, awful food, awful experience - would not return, would not recommend
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AshleyJ
Louisville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
Sat outside on a Sunday morning. The planters create a nice private space. The food was delish and the mimosas were very good!
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Michluvs2dine
Chicago
264 reviews
vip
5.0
264 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the ambience and the delicious food.
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Northendpasta
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2016
overall3food2service4ambience1
I did not realize from Open Table this was the restaurant in the DANA Hotel. Had I known, I would not have selected it as a dinner option. The main reason we picked this location was due to the menu on Open Table, imagine my surprise to find out this was not accurate, and menu items/pricing were significantly different. Our service was great, however the value, expectation, and overall quality was not. For 2 ppl, 2 rounds of drinks and 3 apps, we paid just over $100.00. I would have been much happier at an alternate location.
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StephanieP
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Michael the bar tender was fantastic! 10/10 service
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2016
overall2food3service1ambience4
Felt as if there was no leadership in the restaurant
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CulinarySeeker
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2016
overall3food3service5ambience2
Probably would not go here again... The service was great but the food was average and overpriced... Was hoping with a name like freestyle that it would have been more hip and fun but it was just another hotel restaurant trying to be more than it is...
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Great
Chicago
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Sunday brunch ! Amazing service and great food!
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DanielleD
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2016
overall4food3service5ambience5
The service was impeccable!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience3
This is a great place for brunch! Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the service. I arrived about 20 minutes before my friend, but asked to be seated so I could order a drink from the bloody Mary bar while I waited (the bloody Mary was tasty). After being seated I was brought some water, but a waiter did not come after 10 minutes. I finally asked the hostess if she could send someone over. When the waiter finally came, his excuse was that he thought I was part of some gingerbread house building brunch that they were hosting. When I asked what this meant (in case I was interested in the future) he would not elaborate and only asked if I had made a reservation for it. I decided to let it go and proceeded to order my drink. My friend arrived shortly afterwards and the rest of the meal was pretty good. Overall, the food was good, but the service was lacking. Since the food was tasty, I'm willing to give this place another chance as sometimes there are off days, but since the place wasn't very crowded I expected better.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2015
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food was disappointing (think hollow cheese curds) and our waiter was curmudgeonly
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Bari
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cute patio, good service, and the food was decent. I added chicken to my beet salad which wasn't anything extraordinary but the homemade "Oreos" were awesome.
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Jdwilson307
Portland
24 reviews
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2015
overall2food2service3ambience3
Definitely was looking forward to dining at Freestyle. Made a reservation via OpenTable and then had some issues with that as our party grew and apparently my reservation had not been processed as expected. We were seated outside until the night air became chilly. The heater next to the table ran out of propane and then could not be relighted with a new bottle. We then were moved inside, which was fine. Food and menu were as expected for a newer place, but overall I would say they are still figuring things out. Decent overall experience, but I'm not sure that the hype lived up to the real life setting and menu.
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JVaughn
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Kale Salad with quinoa was excellent. The small plates we had were very good especially the steak on crispy corn. My daughter really liked the dragon roll. The specialty cocktails are good. They even made one virgin for our 15 yr old which great! Love using OpenTable to find places that will accept reservations. No one likes to wait 2 hours no matter HOW good the food might be.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience3
Better options in the area
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wife and I went here for our last night in Chicago. Our server, Kevin, was awesome and very attentive. He answered all of our questions, and had some suggestions. The chicken wraps were delicious and refreshing; fresh Bibb lettuce, cilantro, mint, basil, lime wedges, and bean sprouts on a plate, in a build your own fashion. The rock shrimp appetizer was a tasty play on popcorn shrimp, with tempura batter, a chili-spice aioli, with dehydrated pineapple chunks mixed in. Our entrees were the braised beef short rib, with truffle mashed potatoes and the horseradish sauced sausage and beef burger, on a butter roll with lettuce and tomato. The braised beef was super tender and juicy and required only a tug with a fork to pull it apart. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy with the right hint of truffle oil mixed in. It also came topped with several roasted brussel sprout wedges. The burger came with a sausage and a ground beef patty, which we weren't expecting. She also decided to add pepper jack cheese, which helped round out the flavors. In addition to all that we split an order of the Gruyere Mac and Cheese. That, too, was quite tasty with a panko-herb topping. Finally, desserts. I had the Ricotta Stuffed Doughnuts. The dough itself reminded me of zeppoli dough and they had a light dusting of sugar and cinnamon. The filling was warm and gooey and not overtly cheesy. The wife had the white chocolate cheesecake parfait. It was smooth and creamy, and just the right amount of crunch from the graham cracker layers. All in all a delicious trip to the restaurant. We will return on our next visit to the Windy City.
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FoodieFromCHIATX
Austin
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2015
overall3food5service1ambience5
Terrible service. The truffle fries and brussel sprouts were delicious. Really enjoyed the sliders and sushi too. The drinks.... they're $11 or $12 and come in a kid-sized glass.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed... great food, great service! Always pleasure to get back.
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Shawn
Chicago
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2015
overall2food2service3ambience3
The restaurant is unfortunately situated for winter patronage. The entryway is doorless, but adjacent to a busy entrance for the hotel in which Freestyle sits. As people go in and out of the hotel, a cold breeze blows into the restaurant, and no walls or barriers prevent those breezes from going all the way to the end of the long, narrow establishment. Makes it very cold in there, and there is no refuge from it. We were there for dinner on Valentine's Day. We chose to go with the "pre fixe" menu rather than ordering from the regular menu. $59 apiece got us a small salad (okay), a bowl of lobster bisque (not bad), a chicken dish (sub-par), a steak dish (nice flavor, but tough/chewy in places), and a nice fondue dessert for two (the highlight, but not THAT remarkable). Add a couple of drinks, tax and tip, and we came in at just under $200. That would be fine for an exceptional meal in a climate-controlled environment, but makes for a major disappointment when the food is so-so and you feel like you're eating in a refrigerator.
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Eater
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2015
overall2food3service1ambience3
I went to Freestyle with a group of 5 people on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant wasn't busy, from what I can see there were about 2 other tables. We would go long periods of time without seeing our server and it took quite a bit of time each time we ordered a cocktail or any other food items. Overall the food was tasty but the lack of attention from our server has soured me on this spot. I feel there are too many wonderful options in this area to waste your time here.
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ChiSox82
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2015
overall2food4service1ambience3
The chef at freestyle is doing great work, but the staff made the experience unpleasant and I would now not return or recommend the restaurant.
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Rakes
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
We ate an early brunch/lunch on a Saturday. Not overly crowded; warm fire for a winter day. The menu was simple and tasty. Good for when you don't know what anyone wants to eat. Great service.
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kellym
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2015
overall4food5service5ambience4
For dinner, we ordered mostly small plates - so liked the chicken dish that we ordered another of the same... service was very good and friendly. We stopped for coffee the next morning and ended up staying for breakfast - equally good and service was excellent
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BSTW
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing service, amazing food! Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Amazing Brussels Sprouts! This Chef takes you on a journey! Try it!!!
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MelT
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my wife birthday and their food was pretty good, i wish they had more selection but it was not to bad.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2014
overall2food2service4ambience2
We had dinner at Free Style last saturday. I am 53 years old and felt that I should be somewhere else. The music is loud, impossible to just relax and have a meal and wine. The food is not so good. We won't go there again.
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LakeCountryDiner
Milwaukee
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a group of 5 wanting to meet up for a meal the night before the Chi marathon. Most of the Italian restaurants were booked so in browsing Open Table I found Freestyle Dining which was close to our two hotels and appeared to have good variety and had gotten good reviews. The interior of the restaurant is modern but warm and the staff was super friendly. Nice bar with some interesting drink specials and the food was foodie-quality (the foodies in our group approved). The meals were presented well and service was very attentive. The restaurant was surprisingly empty - which can be a bad sign - but I think in this case Freestyle is a little-known gem. The prices were reasonable for the area, and I would definitely recommend.
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FoodieK
Minneapolis
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience5
had a great time visiting with friends and eating multiple items- the city scene was also fun to watch I would go back!
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Mindee
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy food, great drinks, outdoor seating... it was perfect. <3
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davemclv
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2014
overall4food5service4ambience3
Usually, I don't order a steak if it's not specifically a restaurant known for steaks. However, the ribeye caught my attention & I had to try it. The flavor was awesome & the steak very tender. Was priced moderately also. The staff was very good. A good dining experience overall.
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yumyum
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
donuts and milk and cookies hands down! Must have for desserts. Rock shrimp and Guac are out of this world too!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2014
overall2food2service2ambience2
Group of 5 ladies from out of town. Seated next to the hostess table, which felt a bit intrusive. Cold air was blowing consistently making it uncomfortable. Drinks tasted very watered down. Only 2 servers were covering inside and outside tables resulting in long times for drink refills and food (1 dessert took 20 minutes) The order brought out was incorrect. The food was average. The server was friendly, but I would recommend that you spend your money elsewhere.
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GoldCoaster
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2014
overall3food2service3ambience4
I pass by this place often and was itching to get on their patio. The scene is great and the service was good - food was just ok. I was there for brunch and I ordered the frittata. There was nothing terribly wrong with it but it wasn't something that I'd go back for.
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JameyM
Indiana
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here with 5 of my girlfriends on a last-minute reservation. None of us had been here before and we all walked away thrilled to pieces with our experience. Everything was great; from the food to the service to the sights and sounds of a warm-ish Chicago evening. Minus the wailing of a few ambulance sirens (hey, it's downtown Chicago), our dinner couldn't have been better.
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ChicagoBelly
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2014
overall3food2service4ambience4
We had dinner and drinks here for Valentine's Day 2014--the ambiance was vibrant, server (Josh) was both friendly and knowledgable, and the restaurant was filled with a diverse group of young couples, which was just the type of atmosphere we were looking for. However, we found the food to be rather mediocre and had higher expectations based on both the menu offerings and the prices. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I'd be interested to go back for the craft cocktails exclusively (instead of ordering a bottle of wine)--perhaps the greatness is in the "drink" rather than the "food"?
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saint1
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very rare to go back to a restaurant twice in a week but 3 times , well , thats crazy. The flatiron steak with fries cooked in truffle oil is amazing.
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Tosha
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2014
overall4food3service2ambience4
We ordered from the special Restaurant Week 2014 menu. The rock shrimp, burrata, and chicken wings were all delicious. The osso buco entree was also very good. The service was not the best but I have friends who have been there before and they had good service. It is located in the Dana Hotel and Spa so I would imagine that the room service is very good. I will try it again.
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ChicagoDiner
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2014
overall5food4service5ambience4
Freestyle is located in the Dana hotel & the food and service did not disappoint. Appetizers: caesar salad with herb dressing & rock shrimp. Both were really good. Entrees: Both had short ribs with mashed potatoes. The ribs fell apart with your fork & the mashed potatoes were very good. My only complaint is that something on the plate had truffle oil, which I don't like, & it was not listed in the description. Dessert: Both had the brown butter sundae & it was excellent! It was a blondie with vanilla gelato, whipped cream & cherries on top. It is a BIG dessert! Portions were big and I was able to try the apple pie whiskey prior to ordering a Manhattan with it to ensure I liked it. Our waiter was really attentive and very friendly.
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Markus
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience5
The restaurant's ambiance was excellent with modern design and great background music. Food was very good (e.g., jumping beef, sea bass). However, the boneless chicken has bones and the chicken was dry.
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Brett
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2013
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were there with a group and the service was excellent, a very friendly and likeable server. The food was good, everyone like their food. Overall it was a very good experience.
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freestyle food + drink is rated 3.7 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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660 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
State St. and Erie St.
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
breakfast: 6:30a - 10:30a lunch: 11:30a - 2:30p dinner: 6p - 11p / dinner (sun): 6p - 10p lounge menu: 2:30p - close brunch (sat/sun): 10a - 3p
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet available for $13.99
Public transit
Red Line: Chicago Ave at State Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ariel Bagadiong
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.freestylefoodanddrink.com/
Phone number
(312) 202-6050
Catering
Catering options available
Private party facilities
Semi-private and private spaces available both inside on restaurant level, upstairs in our "Raw Bar" and "Peristyle" rooms on second floor, or outdoors on our patio.
Private party contact
Aleen Boghossian: (312) 202-6000 ext. 6043

freestyle food + drink

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Additional information

Menu

Seafood

Shucked Oysters

Chilled Seafood Platter$135.00

Charred Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Toasts + Salads

Mixed Greens

Californian$10.00

Foie Gras Toast$18.00

Uni Toast$14.00

Brunch

Sweet Potato Pancakes$9.00

King Crab Bun$23.00

Fried Fish and Waffle$16.00

Double Black Bean Burger$13.00

Portsmith Double Cheeseburger$12.00

Portsmith Traditional$14.00

King Crab and Eggs$16.00

Portsmith Omelette$15.00

Herb-Cured Lox$17.00

Bloody Mary

Classic$11.00

Blackwater Bay$12.00

Backporch$13.00

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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