Basil's at the Talbot
3.8
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- 20 E. Delaware Pl.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-944-4970
Talbot Hotel owner Basil Kromelow has created a clubby atmosphere in the lounge half of this restaurant (brass horns and British-theme prints on mahogany-paneled walls, leather furniture). He found the mahogany bar--originally a bookcase--at an auction; its shelves are now home to bottles of wine and spirits. In the summer, glass-paneled doors open to outdoor seating, but guests can enjoy watching people go by on Delaware St. all year round. Leather-bound menus list light, traditional American fare. Basil's occasionally hosts live piano music; some guests may be lucky enough to catch a performance by singer Laureanne Lemay, Kromelow's wife. Vintage black-and-white photos of her grace the north wall of the restaurant.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Delaware and Rush.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Paid Lot: Validated parking at Bloomingdale's; $2.00 discount.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 36-Broadway. Red Line Train: Chicago Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Restaurant: 6:30 a.m.-10:00 pm, nightly.
Bar is open until midnight nightly.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families
- Hotel Services:
- Bar On-site
Features
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. In the Talbot Hotel private party rooms. Chef will accomodate.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. In the Talbot Hotel.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Checks Accepted, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Sidewalk Cafe.
- Seating :
- For 30
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"Went for breakfast today -..."
Chris Wells from chicago, IL - August 20, 2005
Went for breakfast today - bad food, decent service, not a good value. Denver omlette came with mushrooms, and was tiny. Potatoes were cold. Sau...
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"I've never received such bad..."
Tammy from Chicago, Il - July 14, 2005
I've never received such bad service! The waitress ignored us most of the evening, was rude when she took our order, didn't offer to have us chan...
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"I was walking down rush..."
Chris from New York, NY - August 25, 2004
I was walking down rush street and just had enouph of the crowd. I stopped at the Talbott Hotel looking for a quiet place to have a drink. I ende...
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