Sifr

Name: Sifr
Address: 660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654-3916
Telephone: (464) 204-8711
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

202 Reviews

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

Sifr

4.7

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

River North (Chicago)

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Meticulously researched, planned and executed by the team led by Chef Sahil Sethi, and mentored by none other than Chef Sujan Sarkar, SIFR is a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new lens of creativity.

SIFR’s dishes are mostly cooked over a charcoal and wood-fired hearth, offering Mezze and larger plates, best shared family-style, as is common in Middle Eastern culture.

We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(464) 204-8711
Website
https://www.sifrchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Sahil Sethi
Catering
On and off-site catering
Private party facilities
Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
Private party contact
Heather Dougherty: (464) 204-8711

Location
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
Orleans St & Erie St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour at the Bar
Multiple dates available
Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Guests must be 21+
Chef's Tasting Menu
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Introducing Sifr's first tasting menu, a four-course journey through Middle Eastern cuisine by Chef Sahil Sethi. Each course is a testament to culinary creativity, drawing inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern ingredients and techniques while presenting them with a modern twist. Reservations for our Tasting Menu Experience will be seated indoors in the Main Dining Room. Gluten Free, Vegan, and Halal diets can be accommodated.
Late Seating: NYE Tasting Menu at Sifr
US$95.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable culinary experience at Sifr! Join us for an exclusive four-course tasting menu, featuring a lineup of seasonal flavors artfully crafted by chefs Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi. Savor a curated journey through gourmet creations, paired with fine wines and festive cocktails. Reserve your spot for an evening of celebration and unforgettable flavors as we toast to new beginnings! NOTE: Late Seating has reservation availability from 7:30 - 10 p.m., please select Early Seating if you'd prefer a reservation time between 5 - 7:15 p.m.

Offers

Happy Hour at the Bar
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:00
Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Elevate your evenings with great company and even greater deals at Sifr.

HalloumiUS$21.00
Halloumi cheese, fried, topped with honey, pomegranate molasses, and dukkah. Served with roasted beets. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy
- Beets OTSUS$0.00
- Nut-Free DukkahUS$0.00
HummusUS$15.00
Hummus spread made of chickpeas, tahini, evoo, garlic and salt. Topped with two pieces of falafel and Zhoug. Served with pita bread. Pita contains gluten. Falafel is made in a shared fryer with gluten. *Falafel is GF but is used in a shared fryer with gluten* (Hummus is GF, pita bread contains gluten. All Vegan.)
Chicken HummusUS$17.00
Hummus spread made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and salt. topped with Sliced Shawarma Chicken. Served with pita bread. Pita contains gluten. Contains gluten and dairy.
EggplantUS$17.00
Whole eggplant is roasted and mashed with tahini, yogurt and harissa. Served as a spread with pita bread. Topped with pine puts, pomegranate seeds and micro greens. *CONTAINS NUTS* (Pita contains gluten. Eggplant contains Dairy)
FalafelUS$15.00
Served with Harissa Tahini and Pickles (4pc per order) Vegan, GF* *(in a shared frier with gluten items)
- Add 1 pc FalafelUS$3.00
- Sauce OTSUS$0.00
Heirloom TomatoUS$16.00
Charred CarrotsUS$18.00
Smoked labneh, hazelnuts, curry leaf thecha. Gluten free, contains dairy, allium, nuts

From the Grill

Black Tiger PrawnsUS$25.00
Grilled Prawns served with Toum & Harissa Emulsion, Lemon, Dill, Pickled Onion (2pc per order) Allergens: Dairy, Fish
Maitake MushroomUS$22.00
Grilled Maitake Mushrooms with Charred Yellow Pepper Sauce, Zaatar, Meyer Lemon, Parsley Allergens: Sesame
Chicken KebabUS$22.00
Marinated and grilled Chicken Thigh served with Leeks, Cheese Fondue, and Pistachio Dukkah. Allergens: Dairy, Pistachio.
- No NutsUS$0.00
Hoikkado ScallopsUS$28.00
Hoikkado-style Scallops served with fermented Pepper Beurre Blanc (3pcs per order) Allergens: Dairy, Fish
- Add One ScallopUS$10.00
- Add 2 ScallopsUS$20.00
Lamb KebabUS$26.00
8 oz kebab of lamb with herbs and spices. Served with Tzatziki Sauce. Halal. Allergens: Dairy (Tzatziki), Allium
- Tzatziki OTSUS$0.00
- No TzatzikiUS$0.00
Beef KebabUS$52.00

Shareable Large

Confit duck legs and thighs, glazed with pomegranate molasses, finished with onions, pine nuts, parsley. Served on a bed of Persian Pilaf. Gluten free. Contains allium, dairy, nuts.

Hearth Roasted CauliflowerUS$26.00
Roasted Cauliflower in a sauce of Caramelized Onion & Tomato. Topped with Pumpkin Seed Dukkah ( GF, Vegan)
Roasted ChickenUS$30.00
12 oz of chicken thigh is marinated overnight before being roasted, then sliced over a bed of creamy cous cous in a yellow pepper sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Lamb ShankUS$52.00
Baharat Spice, Persian Pilaf, Sumac Onions, Pine Nuts & Herbs (Halal) Allergens: Allium, Dairy, Nuts (can be removed upon request)
- NO NUTSUS$0.00
- Pilaf OTSUS$0.00
- Dairy-Free PilafUS$0.00
Duck FesenjanUS$44.00
Turkish Pasta (Eriste)US$24.00
Housemade Turkish Pasta cooked with a Lebanese tomato Harra sauce, finished with Pecorino cheese, contains Harissa and Olives
Mixed GrillUS$124.00
1 Skewer of Lamb Kebab, 1 Skewer of Chicken Kebab, 2 pieces of Scallops, 2 Tigers Prawn, 2 Maitake Mushroom server over Persian Pilaf .
- HALAL - Sub Chicken with Lamb KebabUS$0.00
- PRAWNS ON THE SIDEUS$0.00
- NO SHELLFISH, sub Lamb KebabUS$0.00

Sides

Persian Zereshk Berry PilafUS$12.00
Saffron Pilaf cooked with Zereshek Berries, topped with Onion, Pomegranate Seeds, Sumac. Allergens: Dairy, allium
Batata HarraUS$10.00
Fried Fingerling Potatoes tossed in Harissa Sauce, Lemon, Chives and Parsley Allergens: Allium *Fried in shared oil as gluten*
Baby Gem FattoushUS$12.00
Baby Gem salad with balsamic vinaigrette, pomegranate seeds, and housemade croutons. Allergens: Gluten (can be removed)
Zhoug, Toum & EsmeUS$9.00
VeggiesUS$3.00
Freshly chopped crudite, intended to enjoy with mezze
Side Harissa 2ozUS$3.00
Side Toum 2ozUS$3.00
Side Esme 2ozUS$3.00
Side Zhoug 2ozUS$3.00
PicklesUS$3.00
PeppersUS$3.00
Side Tzatziki 2ozUS$3.00
White RiceUS$5.00
Side Plain Labneh 2ozUS$2.00
Side Tahini Yogurt 2ozUS$3.00
Side MuhammaraUS$8.00

What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sifr offers a vibrant culinary journey with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Diners rave about its "incredible rooftop setting" and creative Mediterranean dishes. While some find it "a bit pricey," the unique flavors and attentive staff create a "memorable dining experience." Perfect for special occasions or a lively night out.

202 Reviews

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Samantha
Charlotte
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service for dinner at the bar. Food was excellent. Bartenders friendly,helpful and efficient. Fun vibe. We will be back.
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Robin
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. The food was amazing and the bartenders made awesome drinks and had great recommendations for food! Thanks Roger and team!
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Rachel
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Sifr. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the entrance and bathrooms were fully wheelchair accessible. We started with the veggie mezze and tuna. The tuna was especially delicious, and we were offered crudite in addition to the pita because two of us are gf. We ordered the duck, beef, cauliflower and chicken kebobs, all of which were wonderful—highly recommend the duck! We will definitely be returning.
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Sydney
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the upstairs bartender was an absolute gem! We had such a wonderful evening visiting Sifr, even just through the drinks we could feel the hard work that has been put into this concept! We will absolutely be back
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Rimma
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Great food. Great ambiance. Will definitely recommend.
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Nicole
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere when you walk in the door was fantastic. The interior design is elevated and a beautiful space to dine in. The food was exceptional. The plating and the flavors were spectacular. Everyone in our party of six loved it. The service is 5-star. And our server David… I hope you all are lucky enough to get. He is exceptional at what he does and expert in guiding you through the menu. Our experience was elevated by the expertise of our server David. Thank you.
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Douglas
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We tried Sifr on our last night in Chicago. We had their mezze appetizer and an eggplant small plate. The harissa chicken on the platter was amazing and it should be available as a small plate but isn’t. The restaurant is a bit loud but has a great vibe. The food was overall excellent with friendly service that was great as well. The date cake desert is one of the best we have had and we have had that a lot. Highly recommend Sifr and we will be back the next time we visit the Windy City.
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Karen
Chicago
134 reviews
vip
5.0
134 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is killer. Dynamite Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food. The chef’s tasting menu at $75 per person is a steal. Run, don’t walk. ❤️
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My
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were awesome. The meza platter was so filling for two people. Service was also great!
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Kelly
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I came to SIFR and got their prix fixe menu. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, very tasty food, but the portions are so small for the price you actually feel like you’ve been robbed.
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FAQs

Sifr offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (464) 204-8711.

Sifr is rated 4.7 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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

Sifr

4.7

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

River North (Chicago)

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Orleans St & Erie St
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sahil Sethi
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sifrchicago.com/
Phone number
(464) 204-8711
Catering
On and off-site catering
Private party facilities
Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
Private party contact
Heather Dougherty: (464) 204-8711

Sifr

Sifr

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour at the Bar

Chef's Tasting Menu

Late Seating: NYE Tasting Menu at Sifr

Happy Hour at the Bar

Small Plates

HalloumiUS$21.00

HummusUS$15.00

Chicken HummusUS$17.00

EggplantUS$17.00

FalafelUS$15.00

Heirloom TomatoUS$16.00

Charred CarrotsUS$18.00

From the Grill

Black Tiger PrawnsUS$25.00

Maitake MushroomUS$22.00

Chicken KebabUS$22.00

Hoikkado ScallopsUS$28.00

Lamb KebabUS$26.00

Beef KebabUS$52.00

Shareable Large

Hearth Roasted CauliflowerUS$26.00

Roasted ChickenUS$30.00

Lamb ShankUS$52.00

Duck FesenjanUS$44.00

Turkish Pasta (Eriste)US$24.00

Mixed GrillUS$124.00

Sides

Persian Zereshk Berry PilafUS$12.00

Batata HarraUS$10.00

Baby Gem FattoushUS$12.00

Zhoug, Toum & EsmeUS$9.00

VeggiesUS$3.00

Side Harissa 2ozUS$3.00

Side Toum 2ozUS$3.00

Side Esme 2ozUS$3.00

Side Zhoug 2ozUS$3.00

PicklesUS$3.00

PeppersUS$3.00

Side Tzatziki 2ozUS$3.00

White RiceUS$5.00

Side Plain Labneh 2ozUS$2.00

Side Tahini Yogurt 2ozUS$3.00

Side MuhammaraUS$8.00

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