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Emerald Loop Bar and Grill, Chicago, IL

Emerald Loop Bar and Grill

4.5
4.5
1066 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Located in the Loop in the historic 35 East Wacker Drive Building. The fare is traditional Irish and American favorites. Serving Lunch & Dinner - indoor & outdoor seating available (max 6 guests per table)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 263-0200 ext. 0
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Lopez
  • Private party facilities
    https://emeraldloop.com/private-events-2/
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Upper Wacker Drive
  • Parking details
    Street parking metered.
  • Public transit
    CTA bus (134, 135, 136, 145, 146), Red Line train (State & Lake), Brown Line train (State & Lake), Green Line train (State & Lake), Purple Line train (State & Lake), Orange Line train (State & Lake), Pink Line train (State & Lake), Metra train (Millennium station), Cabs plentiful
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emerald Loop Bar and Grill charms with its "great food, location & atmosphere," perfect for pre-theater dinners or casual hangouts. The pear goat salad is a standout, and the happy hour specials, including flatbreads, are delightful. Service can vary, but attentive staff add to the welcoming experience.

1,066 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very festive! Service was great, and we were happy that hosts were able to accommodate us earlier than our scheduled reservation. Our table had the fish and chips, classic Mac and cheese, Shawarma bowl, fried pickles, and cheese curds. Everything was delicious!

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  2. Katie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was terrible but the food was great! Great value as well

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  3. Tim

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas vibe with decorations and music . Great burger and the wife loved the salad

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was just okay. Although our waitress was very nice, we were often waiting a very long time for things and she couldn't seem to handle our requests. She'd often ask. " Is there anything else I can get you," she'd kind of walk away while we were telling her the things we wanted or needed. Also, was crazy hot in there.

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  5. Kevin

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great, the food was very good and the prices are really reasonable! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a very good bar and grill to try in the Chicago loop.

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  6. Karin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. One of the last restaurant and bars that are affordable downtown Chicago.

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  7. Ruben

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and beer. The staff was friendly and nice. Fish and chips is amazing.

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  8. Maria

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very good, in general. It would be nice to have more options of foods for happy hour.

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  9. Mary Ann

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place to hang out after theater. Everybody nice. Service a bit slow at first but improved.

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  10. Kelly

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    overall the food was great but the service was very slow.

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FAQs

Emerald Loop Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 263-0200 ext. 0.

Emerald Loop Bar and Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 1066 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

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Google Map for Emerald Loop Bar and Grill

216 N Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Upper Wacker Drive
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking metered.
  • Public transit
    CTA bus (134, 135, 136, 145, 146), Red Line train (State & Lake), Brown Line train (State & Lake), Green Line train (State & Lake), Purple Line train (State & Lake), Orange Line train (State & Lake), Pink Line train (State & Lake), Metra train (Millennium station), Cabs plentiful
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Lopez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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