Ada Street

4.9

1071 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Located in the Elston Industrial District--not quite Bucktown, not quite Lincoln Park--Ada Street offers dinner service five days a week.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

Location
1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
W. Concord Place
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22US$52.00
sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22US$68.00
gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22US$71.00
chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22US$50.00
verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20US$52.00
sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20US$65.00
pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21US$75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21US$60.00
barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20US$71.00
gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20US$65.00
syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20US$65.00
red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22US$80.00
cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19US$92.00
de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16US$82.00
cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20US$105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’US$13.00
white rum · branca menta · lime · ube · mint
peach mountainUS$13.00
dry gin · peach · falernum
chilcanoUS$14.00
peruvian pisco · amaro · ginger · seasonal fruit
fucking french martiniUS$17.00
vodka · passionfruit · raspberry · madagascar vanilla
killing floorUS$16.00
tequila · watermelon · jalapeno · sea salt · lime
seven devilsUS$16.00
bonded bourbon · bitter amaro · fresh orange · angostura
me · myself an eyeUS$15.00
mezcal · grenadine · vermouth · hibiscus · papaya bitters
little grass shackUS$15.00
rye whiskey · coconut · walnut · anogstura bitters
ruby leeUS$15.00
gin · pineapple brandy · sweet vermouth · rhubarb amaro

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gfUS$18.00
shishito peppers miso gfUS$13.00
leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gfUS$14.00
thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gfUS$22.00
brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*US$13.00
carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*US$15.00
barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gfUS$18.00
p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*US$21.00
risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamicUS$16.00
bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancettaUS$20.00
parisian gnocchi truffle creamUS$24.00
striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gfUS$38.00
lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · dfUS$28.00
16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*US$50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jamUS$4.00
ea
chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea saltUS$10.00
espresso martiniUS$17.00
vodka or reposado tequila
house amari blendUS$10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel
- 5ozUS$11.00
- 12ozUS$29.00
- btlUS$53.00
orange azimut · penedès · es '21
- 5ozUS$10.00
- 12ozUS$26.00
- btlUS$48.00
rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23
- 5ozUS$12.00
- 12ozUS$30.00
- btlUS$58.00
sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22
- 5ozUS$12.00
- 12ozUS$30.00
- btlUS$58.00
chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20
- 5ozUS$11.00
- 12ozUS$29.00
- btlUS$53.00
pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22
- 5ozUS$10.00
- 12ozUS$26.00
- btlUS$48.00
grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22
- 5ozUS$15.00
- 12ozUS$35.00
- btlUS$68.00

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%US$7.00
hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%US$8.00
ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%US$8.00
sour rosè crooked stave · 4%US$7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroniUS$10.00
albatross lemongrass tonic & q sodaUS$8.00
sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spiritUS$11.00
italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beerUS$6.00
proxies n/a wine red, white or bubblesUS$43.00

What 1,071 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Ada Street offers a "cool ambiance" and "cozy, intimate vibe" perfect for a date night. The "delicious and flavorful" food, including standout dishes like truffle gnocchi and lamb ribs, paired with "unique and creative cocktails," ensures a memorable dining experience. "Exceptional service" and a "hidden gem" location make it a must-visit.

1,071 Reviews

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Sandeep VIP
Chicago126 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Packed for a Wednesday night. For the 1st time, we tried Sweet Potato Fondant & Steak Tartare, both were delicious. We always order Carrots & Brussel Sprouts, Gnocchi is heavenly. Bass was a disappointment. The service can be a bit annoying because they prefer that patrons place the entire order at once. We prefer to pace our dinner.
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Irene VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding and our server, Michael, was awesome!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience overall was great. Outstanding food, however, the music was very strange
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Bill
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great off the beaten path find! Great sharing menu even for those who don’t like to share. We will be back.
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Stephanie
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner sitting at the bar. The wait staff would chat with us when they were at the bar so we got some good insight as to what to order, etc. Special place…you can tell that everyone that works there loves it! Highly recommend
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Erica VIP
Mobile3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time dining here and both times the service and the food were amazing. We got the steak, bass, and Brussels with gochujang. All were very good. Didn’t try any fun cocktails but they have good options. The vibes are also immaculate. Dimly lit with candles all around. Definitely a great date spot!
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Ynabon
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kyle was great, super informative and helpful navigating the menu. Ambience was fantastic. The vibes were there! Food was great as well
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Trish
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, super friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. Everything was fresh and delicious—I’ll definitely be back!
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Grace
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall had a tasty experience but nothing blew us away. The carrots and eggplant were probably favorites. We also had the bolognese, mussels, and lamb ribs — all well done but again, nothing incredibly memorable for us. Also, service was friendly but some of the random details left us a little wanting (no water until we asked halfway through, one of the drinks took 20 minutes, took away our plates before asking, etc.). Not wanting to nitpick because overall it was a nice experience but it was just an adding up of small things that puts this at 4 instead of 5 stars. The ambience was cool and a great vibe. Overall good, but went in with very high expectations and was just not blown away!
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David VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and attentive service! We didn’t feel too rushed and Kyle, our server, was very warm and friendly. Good ambiance for a night out.
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Ada Street is rated 4.9 stars by 1071 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 34 times today

1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
W. Concord Place
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

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Dining areas

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sparkling · orange · rosé

petillant naturel martin texier · rhone valley · ‘22US$59.00

lambrusco ferretti vini · al cer · ‘22 · emilia-romagnaUS$60.00

white

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22US$52.00

sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22US$68.00

gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22US$71.00

chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22US$50.00

verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20US$52.00

sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20US$65.00

pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21US$75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21US$60.00

barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20US$71.00

gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20US$65.00

syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20US$65.00

red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22US$80.00

cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19US$92.00

de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16US$82.00

cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20US$105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’US$13.00

peach mountainUS$13.00

chilcanoUS$14.00

fucking french martiniUS$17.00

killing floorUS$16.00

seven devilsUS$16.00

me · myself an eyeUS$15.00

little grass shackUS$15.00

ruby leeUS$15.00

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gfUS$18.00

shishito peppers miso gfUS$13.00

leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gfUS$14.00

thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gfUS$22.00

brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*US$13.00

carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*US$15.00

barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gfUS$18.00

p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*US$21.00

risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamicUS$16.00

bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancettaUS$20.00

parisian gnocchi truffle creamUS$24.00

striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gfUS$38.00

lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · dfUS$28.00

16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*US$50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jamUS$4.00

chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea saltUS$10.00

espresso martiniUS$17.00

house amari blendUS$10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel

orange azimut · penedès · es '21

rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23

sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22

chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20

pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22

grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%US$7.00

hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%US$8.00

ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%US$8.00

sour rosè crooked stave · 4%US$7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroniUS$10.00

albatross lemongrass tonic & q sodaUS$8.00

sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spiritUS$11.00

italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beerUS$6.00

proxies n/a wine red, white or bubblesUS$43.00

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