The Lobby

Name: The Lobby
Address: 108 E Superior, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 573-6760
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1707)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Romantic
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Select from a memorable Contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes in an environment that blends the classic understated elegance of The Lobby's décor. Take a table by the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Terrace. Breakfast is a favorite with both early-rising Chicago residents and hotel guests alike, who swear by starting the day with one of the many breakfast options, while The Lobby's approachable, yet American contemporary inspired à la carte is ideal for power lunches and sophisticated dinners.

Afternoon Tea is available on Fridays & Saturdays with seatings at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm and Sundays with seatings at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Please visit exploretock.com to book your reservation for Afternoon Tea.

NOTE: ALL AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED VIA TOCK & ARE FULLY PRE-PAID.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Baasim Zafar
Private party facilities

Location
108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,707 people are saying

The Lobby reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby offers a "beautiful setting" and "elegant" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Notable dishes include octopus, Malaysian cuisine, and Aloo Chole breakfast. While occasional service delays occur, the ambience remains "peaceful" and "gracious." Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant's "luxurious" atmosphere and attentive staff shine.

1,707 Reviews

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Christine VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wait staff was exceptional : attentive, anticipatory and delightful
The LobbyResponded 2 days ago
Dear Christine, Thank you for your kind words about your experience at The Lobby. I’m delighted to hear that our wait staff made such a positive impression with their attentive and anticipatory service. Your feedback is truly appreciated and will be shared with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage The Peninsula Chicago
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Jennifer VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting, elegant and the octopus was delicious..
The LobbyResponded on June 12, 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Jill VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Malaysian food served here was delicious. From the coconut rice to the eggplant dish, and the curry chicken….it was all very well done and really delicious. Great spicing, complex flavors, and a very large menu. Service should remove empty dishes, and before the check is delivered. It’s a pet peeve of mine and cost one star. Surprised this restaurant isn’t packed.
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pamela VIP
Chicago / Illinois53 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious experience but a little off their game this visit. Very busy and woefully short staffed. Waiter was running crazy, forgot our fries and we were unable to request dressing for the salad because we couldn’t grab anyone to assist. I’ve eaten here dozens of times and I’m sure this is a rare occurrence and I won’t let this stop me from returning again. The restaurant is beautiful!
The LobbyResponded on May 20, 2025
Dear Pamela, Please accept my sincere apologies for the lapse in service you experienced during your recent visit to The Lobby. This is certainly not up to our standards. I would love to speak with you directly, should you be open to it, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Thank you for sharing your review, and for being a loyal guest of ours. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Robert VIP
Southwest Florida18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a special place to bring special personal guests or clients.
The LobbyResponded on May 15, 2025
Dear Robert, Thank you for sharing your review of The Lobby, and for being a loyal guest of ours. We are delighted that you view it as a 'special place', and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Wayne VIP
Chicago / Illinois142 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Lobby has excellent service. There was a slight problem that was quickly addressed and corrected which was appreciated. The food was very good. It's such a lovely space. We look forward to returning.
The LobbyResponded on May 6, 2025
Dear Wayne, Thank you for sharing your review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you enjoyed the service and food, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Brigitte
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most luxurious spot for an afternoon lunch. Service, food, and ambience is 5-star - an experience to remember.
The LobbyResponded on May 6, 2025
Dear Brigitte, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you had an 'experience to remember'. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Julie
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased that staff were able to accommodate us even though we were late for our reservation. Our server , Uberto, was excellent. When we ordered the club sandwich and were offered the choice of fries or a salad. We chose fries but Uberto brought us both!
The LobbyResponded on May 6, 2025
Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your review, and for your kind words about Uberto. We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Dayle VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best if not the best meal I have ever had in Chicago. The food was incredible and the service impeccable. It was worth every penny.
The LobbyResponded on April 29, 2025
Dear Dayle, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. We are delighted and honored to read that your meal at The Lobby was 'one of the best' meals that you have had in Chicago. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and we hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Jennifer VIP
Chicago / Illinois42 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent Caesar salad. Very nice quiet experience.
The LobbyResponded on April 18, 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Lobby, including the service and Caesar salad. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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FAQs

The Lobby offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6760.

The Lobby is rated 4.8 stars by 1707 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Baasim Zafar
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Private party facilities

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