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State and Lake Chicago Tavern, Chicago, IL

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

4.1
4.1
1523 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The sleek contemporary State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on tavern fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients.
Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Taus
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and Lake<br />Brown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and Lake<br />Blue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Experience

    US$65.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Come enjoy the gathering of the holiday at State and Lake Tavern. Featuring an all you can eat salad bar, choice from classic fare menu and finish dessert sweet table. Begin your experience with our salad bar featuring coastal seafood bar, composed salads, and meat and cheeses. Then choose from a menu of holiday classics like roasted turkey, prime rib, and salmon. End the meal with a table loaded with seasonal pies, cobblers, cookies and cakes. $65 a person
  • Christmas Day Brunch

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Tis the season to celebrate family and friends at the Tavern. Come enjoy a bountiful seafood buffet, composed salads, and local cheeses. Then choose from a holiday created menu, and finish with a tasting dessert bar. Toast with our holiday cocktail menu and ring in the cheer of the season. $75 per person Featured Dishes Seafood bar 7 lettuces with toppings Composed Salads Choose from menu Turkey pot pie Salt and Pepper Prime Rib Double baked potato Honey glazed pork loin, corn bread stuffing Herb crusted trout, green bean ragout And other savory items Sweet Table Assorted homemade pies, cupcakes, cobblers,
  • New Years Eve Tavern Party

    US$90.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Rock around the clock event. Come celebrate at the tavern as the sparkling wines of America put on display. Ring in the year with a classic American fare, showcasing great farm to fork cuisine. $90 per person Choice of Lobster bisque Or 4 cheese ravioli with maitake mushroom, balsamic glaze ------------------------- Choice of Whitefish topped with blue crab, caviar champagne sauce or Blue cheese crusted tenderloin, butter potato, asparagus ------------------------ Chocolate hazelnut torte, vanilla custard

What 1,523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State and Lake Chicago Tavern offers a convenient location for theatergoers with "excellent service" and a "pleasant atmosphere." Diners praise the "great food" and a solid drink menu featuring local beers and cocktails. While some find the menu overpriced, favorites include deviled eggs and banana pudding.

1,523 Reviews
  1. Cody

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very under whelming I got the Cesar salad with grilled chicken and it seemed to have a vinaigrette dressing on it instead.

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  2. Charissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our brunch at State and Lake! The food was delicious and the service was above excellent.

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  3. Liza

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service, mediocre food, dirty bathroom, convenient location for theater

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  4. MikiF

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, pleasant atmosphere and great food. The drink menu was solid with nice cocktails and great local beers.

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  5. Thurman

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers very good, main a trees just ok, banana pudding the best I’ve ever had!

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  6. Daniel

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiter was utterly incompetent. It is ok to be inexperienced, but this waiter was clearly not properly trained by restaurant management. Food was just ok. Except for the roasted carrots which were overcooked and underseasoned. We have dined at State and Lake many times. Now we are afraid to go back.

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  7. Steve

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was terrible. At one point, she sat down so close to me that she touched me in 4 places. She was loud and very slow. We were at the restaurant 2 hours before the show at the Chicago Theater, which is next door, and we were almost late to the show. Having her wait on our group ruined our meal.

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  8. Brian

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really should have N/A for this because they gave away our table. We had bad traffic and called the restaurant 15 minutes before our reservation and at our reservation. Nobody answered either time and we left a message at 5:45. We never heard a reply and got to the restaurant at 6:20 (20 minutes late) and they did not have a table for 2.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for the Goodman! Close, quick and service was the perfect balance of as needed and not hovering. Salmon was cooked to perfection short ribs could have been a larger portion but he was hungry! Carrot cake was DIVINE!

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  10. JerreS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The cocktail I ordered didn't arrive until I had finished my salad. My server Sam was extremely hostile when I asked about the delay. The 1 I ordered for my entree also did not order arrive. Again Sam was hostile when I asked to cancel the order of wine

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FAQs

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 1523 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for State and Lake Chicago Tavern

201 North State Street, Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and LakeBrown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and LakeBlue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Taus
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
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