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The Perfect Place to Fall in Love - Chemistry, Chicago, IL

Chemistry

4.4
4.4
1556 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 105 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 18:00–22:30 Sat 19:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–23:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–13:30
  • Phone number
    (773) 891-2106
  • Website
    https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Menu

Love at First Bite

Starters

  • Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUS$22.00

    Battered, tossed with spicy housemade garlic dressing

    • Wagyu SlidersUS$19.00

      Caramel glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun

      • Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)US$18.00

        Tossed with liquored house dressing

        • Truffle Alfredo FriesUS$18.00

          Alfredo sauce, grated parmesan, truffle oil

          The Dating Phase

          Pasta, Soups, Salads

          • Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUS$35.00

            Roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushroom

            • Caesar SaladUS$12.00

              Shaved parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing

              • Pasta alla VodkaUS$25.00

                Penne pasta, top-shelf vodka, shaved parmesan, mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach

                • Soup of the DayUS$12.00

                  The Engagement

                  Seafood & Poultry. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

                  • Airline ChickenUS$38.00

                    Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash

                    • Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$42.00

                      8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash

                      • Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUS$54.00

                        Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies

                        • Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUS$48.00

                          8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash

                          • Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUS$48.00

                            Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

                            The Marriage

                            Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

                            • Steak FritesUS$48.00

                              10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries

                              • Filet Mignon*US$54.00

                                8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit

                                • The Cowboy*US$74.00

                                  22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion

                                  • Lamb ChopsUS$54.00

                                    Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash

                                    • Dry-Aged NY StripUS$79.00

                                      12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt

                                      • Wagyu TomahawkUS$184.00

                                        32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

                                        Meat the Family

                                        Chemistry Big Boards

                                        • Nice to Meat YouUS$398.00

                                          2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides

                                          • Surf & TurfUS$310.00

                                            Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

                                            Heart of Gold

                                            Gold wrapped steaks

                                            • Filet MignonUS$285.00

                                              Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit

                                              • Wagyu TomahawkUS$480.00

                                                Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

                                                Extended Family

                                                Sides

                                                • Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

                                                  • Truffle Potato al GratinUS$14.00

                                                    • AsparagusUS$14.00

                                                      • Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

                                                        • Creamed CornUS$14.00

                                                          • Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

                                                            The Honeymoon

                                                            Desserts

                                                            • Butter CakeUS$20.00

                                                              • Fried OreosUS$14.00

                                                                • Ice CreamUS$8.00

                                                                  • Banana FosterUS$22.00

                                                                    Last updated: 11 October 2022

                                                                    What 1,556 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.4
                                                                    4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Chemistry offers an unforgettable dining experience with "outstanding food" and lively ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and vibrant atmosphere, featuring live music and DJs. While some find the music loud, the restaurant is perfect for special occasions, boasting a beautiful setting and "delicious" cuisine.

                                                                    1,556 Reviews

                                                                    1. Willie

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined today

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Loved the whole experience and will definitely visit again

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                                                                    2. Destiny

                                                                      Memphis

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      It was a fun experience food was really good. Will be coming back

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                                                                    3. Tracey

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Food and overall vibe were excellent. Definitely more than what I expected. Went to celebrate a birthday, so we did the buffet brunch with the bottomless mimosa experience. I love that the buffet has servers, so people are not serving themselves as that is so unsanitary. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is because our server was slow at first with the bottomless mimosas and didn’t ask which type of juice we preferred and brought out OJ and we had to ask if we could have something else. Once we spoke with her about the flow and other juices, it was corrected. The host Terrell and hostess OShay (sp) and Leah were Top Tier. I definitely will return and recommend Chemistry to my clients, family and friends.

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                                                                    4. Arisdelsy

                                                                      Greensboro

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      the food was okay.. ive had better at other steakhouses.. For the price most deff not worth it and let me tell you why.. as a rest that is known for "the best steaks in the world" as it says on their menu.. i asked for a medium well steak and i got a well done.. i would most deff not go back.. We were charged the gratiuity fee for entertainment that started 2 min prior to our 90 min time limit being up.. Glad i had the experience but i wouldnt go again.

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                                                                    5. Nikisha

                                                                      Memphis

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This experience was the best! I wouldn’t change it for the world! The atmosphere was great, energy was a vibe, and the food was 10/10 (highly recommend)!

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                                                                    6. Moises

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Good service Great customer service by all of them!!

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                                                                    7. Tosheba

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Beautiful date night. The food was amazing, the service was great and the Dj was the icing on the cake. Great Sunday night vibe

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                                                                    8. Donnisha

                                                                      Houston

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      My parents anniversary it was really nice. Service , food , ambience everything was good! Thank you

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                                                                    9. Tonasia

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      vip
                                                                      1.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                      We made a reservation, still had to wait one hour to be seated. Cesar salad was wilted, and temperature of building was too warm.

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                                                                    10. Mary

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      It was perfect for the birthday celebration. I’m a frequent guest and every time I go the service don’t fall short from amazing.

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                                                                    FAQs

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                                                                    Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 105 times today

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Chemistry

                                                                    5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Hyde Park
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Mon–Thu 18:00–22:30 Sat 19:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–23:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–13:30
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      American
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Private Lot
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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