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Name: Rivers
Address: 10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
Telephone: (312) 559-1515
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Rivers

4.0

1763 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Building, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. Rivers is an all occasion venue featuring a relaxed yet upscale dining room & a large outdoor deck for alfresco dining during warm weather months.
Rivers is the perfect place for a business lunch, or for meeting friends after work for happy hour drinks or dinner. It's next-door proximity to the Civic Opera House, as well as all downtown theaters makes Rivers an excellent pre-theatre choice before the show begins. The United Center is also close by & Rivers is an ideal "first stop" for meeting friends for a Bulls or Hawks game. Please note: Rivers Restaurant does not take reservations online for parties larger than 14. Reservations are for Dining Room only. Patio seating is on a first come basis.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of operation
Reservations taken for Dining Room only. Patio seating is not reserved. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am to 10 am. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sundays 5-8 on Lyric Opera performance days only.
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ivan Fonseca
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

Location
10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Healthy Start$13.00
Egg Whites / Fresh Spinach / Mushrooms / Roasted Tomato / Asparagus / Feta Cheese
Rivers Breakfast$12.00
Two Eggs Any Style / Roasted Potatoes / Choice of: Grilled Ham / Sausage / Bacon / Maple Chicken Sausage
Three Egg Omelet$12.00
Choose Any Three Ingredients: Smoked Salmon / Ham / Bacon / Cheddar Cheese / Goat Cheese / Tomato / Onion / Green Pepper / Spinach / Mushrooms / Asparagus

Skillets

Served with toast

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Skillet$11.00
Sweet Potatoes / Brussels Sprouts / Mushrooms / Roasted Corn / Asparagus / Onions / Fried Egg
Hearty Skillet$12.00
Maple Bacon Sausage / Andouille / Ham / Spinach / Tomato / Onions / Peppers / Potatoes / Egg Any Style

Specialties

Served with roasted potatoes or fruit

Eggs Florentine$12.00
Herb Roasted Tomato / Sautéed Spinach / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise
Eggs Benedict$12.00
Canadian Bacon / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & Berries$10.00
Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Griddled French Toast & Berries$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Gluten Free French Toast & Berries$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Muffins$4.00
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Toast & Bagels

Avocado Toast$10.00
Thick Cut Whole Grain Toast / Piment Espelette / Chili Lime Avocado / Roasted Tomato Garnish
Madison Street Bagel$6.00
Cream Cheese / Fresh Basil / Fresh Mint / Chives / Thyme / Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon Bagel$10.00
Cream Cheese / Red Onion / Capers
Plain Bagel$4.00
Cream Cheese

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & Yogurt$10.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Plain Yogurt / Berries
Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh Berries$8.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Choice of Milk
Organic Oatmeal$8.00
Brown Sugar / Raisins / Choice of Milk

Sides

Egg$2.00
Chicken Sausage$3.00
Maple Bacon Sausage$3.00
Pork Sausage$3.00
Smoked Bacon$4.00
Roasted Potatoes$3.00
Two Toast Slices$3.00
English Muffin$3.00
Green Salad$4.00
Roasted or Sliced Tomato$2.00
Fruit Bowl$4.00
Fresh Berry Bowl$8.00

Beverages

Coffee
Espresso Sgl / Dbl
Cappuccino / Latte
Hot Teas
Milk
Soy, Almond Milk
Iced Tea
Bottled Teas
Juices
Orange / V-8 / Tomato / Grapefruit / Cranberry
Mimosa
Bloody Mary

What 1,763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
3.7Value

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FergieFerg
Chicago
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Reviewed on January 14, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
The Rivers is always a nice place to have dinner before or after the opera. They have a wonderful selection of dishes and the food and service are always excellent.
YR
YolandaR
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on January 13, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Always enjoy myself will it be the friends or the wine tasting.
TF
TimF
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on December 16, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Average American businessman fare. Won’t disappoint, but doesn’t inspire either.
EM
EMKV
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on December 16, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
We go here often before the opera. They have always been very accommodating and the food has always been great. The menu doesn't seem to change much, though. Looking forward to something new there next time.
CF
ChiFoodieGal
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Reviewed on December 2, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Food here is actually really good, as are the drinks. Service was good and fast. We came for a pre-theater drink and snacks and had a great experience. the apps we ordered were all REALLY good - was pleasantly surprised. Would come back!
C
Casey
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on November 12, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
Bad service. Couldn’t figure out how to get service or a table. No real host. Just a cashier and bartender who ignored us. Finally someone said just table and eventually a server came by.
BQ
BusinessQ
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on November 3, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Decent restaurant good food. This is silly open table to require more than 50 words this is filler people should be allowed to write what then want as little as they want
LC
LizfromChicago
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on November 2, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Food : excellent, service: wonderful, company: the best.
EW
EWAG
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on October 10, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Great atmosphere, delicious food and wine, superb service.
NW
NancyW
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on October 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Excellent food, great service. Lunch, dinner, happy hour.
CH
CHIPO
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on September 20, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
OK TO BRING GUESTS OTHERS I WOULD RATHER RECOMMEND
C
Chicago
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Reviewed on September 9, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
It has been around for awhile. The views are nice and the outdoor area is also great after work.
BH
BrandiH
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on September 9, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Best burgers! Quick service and great for people watching!
N
luvNitelife
Chicago
772 reviews
vip
5.0
772 reviews
Reviewed on August 24, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
This is an amazing restaurant. View of the river, excellent food. We just don't come into Chicago anymore, so we haven't dined here in a while.
BL
BobL
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Reviewed on August 19, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
Overpriced for what you get. Not bad, just not worth what it costs.
S
Steve
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on August 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Great ambiance, chill vibe... Great appetizers and drinks! We will be back!
TH
TinaH
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on August 3, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Sandwiches are very big and tasty. Suggest sharing one if not super hungry.
JW
JohnW
Unspecified
1 review
3.0
1 review
Reviewed on July 28, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
rivers is a staple of the commuter crowds that work at CME and nearby. Patio river-facing bar is always crowded from 4-630 or there abouts. noisy. Have eaten lunch here often as well.
RS
RobertS
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Reviewed on July 23, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
Great location for lunch and workers in the buildings surrounding. Menu seems limited with the same thing over and over. Doesn't seem to be much change on the menu. Prices are a bit on the higher side but likely a repercussion of the location. Outdoor seating is really nice but you have to get there early, even if you have a reservation. But overall, good consistent food and a nice spot to take business meeting guests.
T
Thespian
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Reviewed on July 13, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
My favorite pre-Opera place and wonderful for lunch on the river. Delicious food, consistently good service, nice patio. Charred beef salad is incredible as is the spicy latin tomato soup. Love Rivers.
b
bookie
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Reviewed on July 5, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
LOved going with family after opera. Great service good food.
F
Foodie734
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Reviewed on July 4, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Great for business lunch during the week. An easy walk from the office near train stations.
AL
ALRA
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on June 25, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Really good food, slightly expensive for what you get. Nice setting by the river.
LH
LindaH
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Reviewed on June 21, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
quiet, nice variety in menu, and helpful getting service done in time for Lyric Opera curtain.
S
Sydney
Tucson
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Reviewed on June 19, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Haven't been here in a while, but it is always excellent. Good food, crowded (make reservations through OpenTable!), probably over-priced, but it is downtown Chicago. Nice to score a table by the river!
LV
LisaV
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on June 17, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
My friends and I had a wonderful time And will return soon
c
chgoziggy
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Reviewed on June 17, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
really good food, great room and patio, great service. BANG!
AC
AnitaC
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Reviewed on June 12, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
excellent food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices:)
VP
VanessaP
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on June 10, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
The ambiance is fabulous and a great venue for a party!!!!!!
H
Howlynwind
Chicago
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Reviewed on June 10, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Right next to Lyric Opera. Location will bring in people. However, the good food will bring them back. Pleasant dining experience.
C
Chicago630
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
2.0
43 reviews
Reviewed on June 5, 2019
overall2foodserviceambience
This place has been going downhill for awhile. Food was terrible last time I visited. Service mediocre. I will not be back. There are too many better restaurants in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice variety and very good food
j
jeff
Chicago
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
Service questionable this night but typically good. Foo is reliably delicious. It’s a great pre- theater restaurant.
l
loveart
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rivers is the perfect place for a dinner before the opera. I love this place and dine here often, the food always excellent and the menu changes with the season.
MJ
MJ16
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for the special birthday celebration! So sorry Rivers is not using Open Table going forward. I found Open table very convenient and helpful.
F
Frank
Chicago
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a very nice dinner at Rivers prior to the opera. Good service, good food, a bit pricey for the portions but otherwise a good choice for pre- or post-theater/opera/etc.
AS
AnnieS
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
We just had 3 salads (med size with the smallest pieces of chicken ever) & iced tea. Bill w/tip was 100. Very expensive for what we got.
DM
DaveM
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was better than expected the service was lack lustre. The restaurant has had a revamp and the menu and products are a good step in the right direction. The wait staff need to lift their game to compliment the quality menu.
k
kba312
Chicago
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation but were then told we'd have to be seated in a different area. Could not locate the hostess. Server was rude and bartender was incredibly snobby. The happy hour drinks were overpriced, slammed on the bar in front of people, and not made well. We decided to leave shortly after arriving, and we won't be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was served quick and fresh. The salad and soups were delicious. We sat outside which is nicely shaded and vivacious. Recommend for a summer business lunch.

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Cross street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Reservations taken for Dining Room only. Patio seating is not reserved. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am to 10 am. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sundays 5-8 on Lyric Opera performance days only.
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ivan Fonseca
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

Rivers

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Additional information

Organic Farm Eggs

Egg Centric

Healthy Start$13.00

Rivers Breakfast$12.00

Three Egg Omelet$12.00

Skillets

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Skillet$11.00

Hearty Skillet$12.00

Specialties

Eggs Florentine$12.00

Eggs Benedict$12.00

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & Berries$10.00

Griddled French Toast & Berries$10.00

Gluten Free French Toast & Berries$10.00

Muffins$4.00

Toast & Bagels

Avocado Toast$10.00

Madison Street Bagel$6.00

Smoked Salmon Bagel$10.00

Plain Bagel$4.00

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & Yogurt$10.00

Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh Berries$8.00

Organic Oatmeal$8.00

Sides

Egg$2.00

Chicken Sausage$3.00

Maple Bacon Sausage$3.00

Pork Sausage$3.00

Smoked Bacon$4.00

Roasted Potatoes$3.00

Two Toast Slices$3.00

English Muffin$3.00

Green Salad$4.00

Roasted or Sliced Tomato$2.00

Fruit Bowl$4.00

Fresh Berry Bowl$8.00

Beverages

Coffee

Espresso Sgl / Dbl

Cappuccino / Latte

Hot Teas

Milk

Soy, Almond Milk

Iced Tea

Bottled Teas

Juices

Mimosa

Bloody Mary

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