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South Branch, Chicago, IL

South Branch

4.7
4.7
1240 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 546-6177
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,240 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Branch offers a delightful riverside dining experience with "excellent food and drink" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "great staff" and "attentive service," particularly for outdoor seating. While some mention noise levels, the location and scenic views make it a favorite for "lunch and happy hour."

1,240 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is excellent! Service was slow to begin but once he was there server was very attentive! Food was hot and tasted delicious!

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  2. Ann

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Wide variety for lunch and really good food!

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  3. Michelle

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amberly was our server and she was amazing - we will definitely be going back

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  4. Rahul

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience overall. Great good, great service!
    South BranchResponded on 14 October 2024
    Thank you, Rahul! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with us. Our team works hard to provide great food and service, and your feedback means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Melissa

    Rhode Island

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    During my recent visit to the restaurant, I was truly impressed by the exceptional service and warm hospitality extended by the entire team. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere created a delightful dining experience. Additionally, the culinary offerings were nothing short of exquisite, with each dish expertly prepared and an absolute joy to savor. I highly recommend this establishment and eagerly anticipate my next visit to sample more of their delectable creations. Many thanks for the outstanding service!
    South BranchResponded on 14 October 2024
    Melissa, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service and delicious dishes. Your kind words motivate us to keep delivering delightful dining moments. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more culinary adventures!

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  6. Felicia

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    South Branch is great for lunch. I love all of their salads but sometimes it’s too loud. We were a table of 6 it was hard to hear the persons at the end of the table.

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  7. William

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect day to have lunch on the patio. Beautiful view of the river. Great food with attentive service. Very reasonable rates. Excellent venue.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good food and service here. It's my favorite lunch spot near the office!

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  9. Jeannie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really tasty tacos and great salads!! We will return!! Thank you!
    South BranchResponded on 23 September 2024
    We're so glad you had a great time! Thank you for supporting us and for the kind review; it means a lot to us. We can't wait to see you again soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everett was outstanding. Attentive but not too in our faces. Thank you!
    South BranchResponded on 16 September 2024
    We're so glad you enjoyed everything! We look forward to cooking for you again soon. :)

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FAQs

South Branch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 546-6177.

South Branch is rated 4.7 stars by 1240 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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South Branch

100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W Monroe St & S Wacker Dr
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Wacker & Adams
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 546-6177
  • Catering
    https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/south-branch-chicago
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant offers beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, hosting groups of 15 to 300 people.Perfect for corporate events, happy hour, and celebrating with friends, our five star-rated events team will help every step of the way.https://www.southbranchchicago.com/private-parties/
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