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 (1712)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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 1,712 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
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Best Ambiance
Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago
Best Ambiance
Chicago
Romantic
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby offers an "incredible experience" with "excellent service" and a "stunning" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding" duck, "delicious" Malaysian dishes, and "phenomenal" food like tandoori chicken and passion fruit mousse. With a "peaceful" setting, it's perfect for special occasions, though service can be occasionally slow.

1,712 Reviews

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Edward
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kim and Uvaldo were very friendly and we appreciated engaging in conversation with them- it allowed us to build a rapport and feel welcome. The food was delicious- no complaints at all there other than it taking a long time to come out especially given that there were only 3 other tables. We come here from time to time mainly for the food and the familiarity with some of the staff, however, it’s WAY too quiet and the silence can be uncomfortably deafening. We would return more often if the above was addressed.
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was delightful to sit by the large windows and look out at the Chicago skyline while enjoying a relaxing, quiet and delicious lunch. Service was friendly and the food served promptly and tasted delicious.
The LobbyResponded 2 days ago
Dear Mary, Thank you for sharing your experience at The Lobby. We are delighted to know that the views, peaceful atmosphere, and attentive service made your lunch both relaxing and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Ralph
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, each plate was full of flavour. We had the duck to share, which was outstanding. Great service by the whole team, with nice little touches to our special occasion and great service and sommelier recommendations by Kevin.
The LobbyResponded 2 days ago
Dear Ralph, We are delighted to read that your dining experience at The Lobby was memorable. Thank you for your kind words about the cuisine, service, and recommendations of Kevin. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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John VIP
Phoenix / Arizona164 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place, good menu, great food and service.
The LobbyResponded 6 days ago
Dear John, We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your overall experience at The Lobby. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Mark VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ray is the best! Favorite place for breakfast / brunch /high tea in Chicago.
The LobbyResponded on July 2, 2025
Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your review, and for your kind words about Ray. We are pleased to know that The Lobby continues to be your preferred destination for breakfast, brunch, and high tea in Chicago. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Christine VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wait staff was exceptional : attentive, anticipatory and delightful
The LobbyResponded on June 24, 2025
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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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 1712 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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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