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Exchequer serving deep dish pizza in Chicago - Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Chicago, IL

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.4
4.4
64 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Exchequer, also known by regulars and locals as "The Ex", has been called the best kept secret in downtown Chicago.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Exchequer combines a welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic menu featuring a handful of Chicago staples, like Chicago style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, or a Combo. The Ex was rated #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune and received a 4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Over 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails, and delicious food for over 50 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Exchequer has a private dining space for up to 40 guests.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 64 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is loved for its "phenomenal food" and "fantastic deep dish pizza." With a lively atmosphere and "great service," it offers a wide menu including iconic Chicago dishes. Decorated with historic memorabilia, it's a cozy spot perfect for gatherings. Reservations are recommended due to popularity.

64 Reviews
  1. Kirk

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and food for the price exceeded our expectation. It was our first time there and we are likely to come back and try something different.

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  2. kevin

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, we will be back! Very fun setting!

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  3. Demetria

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Picked this place for my daughter’s birthday which I noted in the reservation. No one ever mentioned her birthday (it was a Saturday— it happens). But the vibe from the pictures online didn’t seem like the sports bar vibe we walked into. I didn’t realize how casual of a restaurant it is. The food was outstanding, the service was okay. Again, a Saturday night and so I understand. I was just hoping for a nicer atmosphere than a sports bar vibe. The food was excellent and that’s the main point of a restaurant. So we did enjoy the food.

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  4. Heath

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all cold from the pizza, ribs, trio apps too. If all were at temp it would’ve been very good

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  5. Julius

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service a little confusing. Staff was not sociable or welcoming. I’m not 100% sure our waitress understood our order. The order delivered was different, but just went with what was served. Nothing stood out about the place. Lots of Chicago (new) memorablia. Restroom was very clean.

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  6. Brian

    Brisbane

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good place to eat. Tables in the main bar/restaurant are a bit close together so there isn’t a lot of room to move. Our waitress didn’t bring out one of the dishes at all so one person in our party was left eating a starter only. By the time it was noticed everyone else had pretty much eaten.

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  7. Caleb

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, very cute place and lots of pizza for your $$ I was sad that I could not get a 2nd beer in a 30 minute span while we waited for food. Busy night but our waitress walked by us multiple times without looking down to my trying to ask her for another one, or at least another water

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  8. Scott

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. So was wide menu selections, of which we had veggie pizza, chicken parm sandwich and meatballs. Onion rings were fantastic but the marinara sauce tasted like ketchup. Overall pretty good bang for the buck. Very loud on a Saturday night, especially in the bathrooms where the music was deafening.

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  9. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good bar food. Very noisy, hard to talk with tablemates.

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  10. vicki

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great place to enjoy a pizza and a cocktail. The food was amazing!

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FAQs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 939-5633.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 64 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Private party facilities
    Exchequer has a private dining space for up to 40 guests.
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