The Lobby

4.8

1696 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Charming

Select from a memorable Contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes in an environment that blends the classic understated elegance of The Lobby's décor. Take a table by the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Terrace. Breakfast is a favorite with both early-rising Chicago residents and hotel guests alike, who swear by starting the day with one of the many breakfast options, while The Lobby's approachable, yet American contemporary inspired à la carte is ideal for power lunches and sophisticated dinners.

Afternoon Tea is available on Fridays through Sundays, with seatings at 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Please visit exploretock.com to book your reservation for Afternoon Tea.

NOTE: ALL AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED VIA TOCK.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Baasim Zafar
Private party facilities

Location
108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross Street
Michigan Avenue
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,696 people are saying

The Lobby reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Best Ambience
Chicago
Best Ambience
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful and elegant atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "quiet luxury" and "attentive, professional staff." The ambiance is consistently praised, with many highlighting its "calm and pleasing" environment. While some note occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is "unforgettable" and "highly recommended."

1,696 Reviews

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Margaret
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was just wonderful! So patient and kind! A very gracious gentleman from Guatemala.
The LobbyResponded 1 day ago
Dear Margaret, Thank you for your compliments of your server at The Lobby. It is wonderful to read that he made a memorable impact on your dining experience. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Michael VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Also a perfect dining experience. Great food, professional staff and great ambiance. Great waiters....Aida, Leo, Ray and Ulvado.
The LobbyResponded 1 day ago
Dear Michael, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Lobby. Thank you for your kind compliments of our staff. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Anne VIP
Chicago5 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was much slower and less attentive than usual.
The LobbyResponded 1 day ago
Dear Anne, I am disappointed to read about the lapse in service that you experienced at The Lobby. Please accept my sincere apologies for this. I would love to speak with you directly, should you be open to it. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Lila VIP
Chicago12 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was shockingly slow. Between us we had one salad and one club sandwich. We were there from 12:15 to 2:30. Our waiter went on a break and I guess they forgot about us. After a long time they brought our food. The fries were so cold, had to send it back and wait more. Finally our waiter showed up after his break and found out the delay. He gave us a nice dessert which was very nice. We had a few things to do that afternoon. Needless to say that we could not do all. Didappointed.
The LobbyResponded 7 days ago
Dear Lila, Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay and lapse in service that you experienced while dining at The Lobby. I would love to speak with you directly, should you be open to it. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. I look forward to connecting with you. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Catherine
Chicago20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambience of The Lobby makes dining there a pleasure. Our wait staff was excellent!!
The LobbyResponded on 28 February 2025
Dear Catherine, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby, including your compliments of our staff. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Raj VIP
London123 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolute perfection in the Aloo Chole breakfast. Perfectly spiced and well cooked. As an Indian I give this 5/5.
The LobbyResponded on 28 February 2025
Dear Raj, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Aloo Chole breakfast at The Lobby. We are delighted that you enjoyed the dish, and we hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Christina
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! Promptly seated. Food was phenomenal - tried the soup, tandoori chicken, salmon, and passion fruit mouse cake.
The LobbyResponded on 24 February 2025
Dear Christina, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of The Lobby. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cuisine as well as the service provided by our staff. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Teresa
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Appreciated that the environment was quiet enough to be able to hear my own conversation. Dessert presentation was outstanding. Great service. Would definitely come here again.
The LobbyResponded on 24 February 2025
Dear Teresa, Thank you for sharing your kind review of The Lobby. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your dining experience, including the environment, dessert, and service. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Angel VIP
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed breakfast especially the pancakes! Freshly squeezed juice is offered. Very beautiful restaurant!
The LobbyResponded on 11 February 2025
Dear Angel, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed breakfast at The Lobby. Thank you for sharing your review. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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Chris VIP
Chicago30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An elegant experience, even for a weekday lunch. The ambience, service and food quality are all first class. Portions are large as to be sometimes sharable.
The LobbyResponded on 10 February 2025
Dear Chris, Thank you for sharing your review of The Lobby. We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience, including the ambience, service, and food. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Sara Sbai Food and Beverage Operations Manager
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FAQs

The Lobby offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6760.

The Lobby is rated 4.8 stars by 1696 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross Street
Michigan Avenue
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 11:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Baasim Zafar
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Private party facilities

The Lobby

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

Private dining

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Menu

What 1,696 people are saying

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FAQs

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