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The Franklin Room, Chicago, IL

The Franklin Room

4.9
4.9
1913 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:00

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Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Franklin Room celebrates the sense of connection one can only find in the neighborhood taverns of Chicago. Offering classic American tavern fare and no shortage of whiskey flair, our sophisticated speakeasy is your local go-to for quality meat dishes, fresh seafood, classic cocktails and the neighborhood tavern experience our city has perfected.

Our menu of delectable turn-of-the-century inspired American tavern fare starts there, then elevates the experience with a modern twist that creates a culinary experience you simply have to taste to believe. It's perfectly complimented by our beverage program, which showcases creative cocktails and a meticulous selection of spirits, wine and beer with a strong focus on independent distillers and limited-edition rare releases. Bring them together and you've got a uniquely Chicagoan experience, centuries in the making.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 445-4686
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Restaurant Week 2025

    US$60.00 per person

    24 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 2025
    Join us January 25th to February 9th for our Special Restaurant Week Menu

Offers

  • FR Wagyu Burger Special

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
    Join us daily from 5pm to 6:30pm for our soon to be famous FR Wagyu Burger! Mishima Reserve wagyu beef, wagyu bacon, cheese basque, tomato tempura, bourbon miso, pickle. AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 5pm to 6:30pm only.

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  • Monday Half Price Bottles of Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
    Half Price Bottles of Wine Every Monday.

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What 1,913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Franklin Room offers a "hidden gem" experience with a speakeasy vibe and "amazing" food and drinks. Patrons rave about the "top notch" service and "incredible" menu items like the chicken roulade, sea bass, and scallops. Known for its "extensive whiskey collection" and "fabulous" ambiance, it's a must-visit in Chicago.
1,913 Reviews
  1. Leonard

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Accommodating, Polite. Beautiful clean food. One of the best in the city. An example. 

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  2. Cole

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the service, the staff, the amazing food. The Franklin room teams always has the best attention to detail can always accommodate a food allergy. Their wait staff is fun and I always have the best time when I eat with them

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  3. Jenny

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time- waiter was awesome! Food amazing! Just a perfect cozy and delicious winter evening dinner!

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  4. Kenya

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a wonderful venue to kick off restaurant week! The food was fantastic and our server Jean was simply amazing. We are already looking forward to going back very soon.

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  5. Kristen

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Franklin Room is especially nice if you know a little about cocktails! The servers and bar tenders are very knowledgeable and creative. I indicated drinks that I like and spirits I wanted to like better...I was served a fantastic drink. The bartender, Jill, who had concocted it, stopped by at the end of our meal! She was thrilled to hear that I loved it! Anthony and Andrew were both excellent servers and directed our choices well!

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  6. Leeaht

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was a pretty good but felt like it was kinda salty.

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  7. Angelica

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood hidden gem. The food is high end and well presented. Great selection of whiskey and wine. Excellent service, thank you Andrew for your recommendations! This is one of my go to solid recos.

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  8. Kelley

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. From the Homemade sourdough bread to the Chilean Sea Bass to the homemade raspberry mango sorbet atop toasted meringue. Best Old Fashioned I’ve had outside of Wisconsin

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  9. Jed

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. The chicken roulade was heavenly and 100x better than I expected.

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  10. Desiree

    VIP

    St. Louis

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance—walking down the steps almost felt like walking into an old-time speakeasy—the food was fabulous, as was the service. All three of us chose different seafood options, and all three of us cleaned our plates. We shared the chocolate dessert, which was also wonderful. Small wine list, but quality options.

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FAQs

The Franklin Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 445-4686.

The Franklin Room is rated 4.9 stars by 1913 OpenTable diners.

The Franklin Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00

Select a time

Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Franklin Room

675 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 445-4686
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.
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