Rivers
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Loop
- 30 S. Wacker Drive
- Chicago, IL 60606
- 312-559-1515
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
A rich mahogany wood interior, spacious bar and elegant Italian marble floors give this restaurant a sleek, contemporary appeal. Its seasonal outdoor deck overlooking the Chicago River offers diners one of the best outdoor views of the city's bridges and skyscrapers. It's in a hustling, bustling part of downtown but makes a nice retreat from it. Right across the street from the Civic Opera House, the place does a strong pre-performance business.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wacker and Madison.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: 2-hour validation in Mercantile Exchange Building lot only, starting at 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 20 Madison, 56 Milwaukee, #13, #157
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dinner: 5-8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 5-7:30 p.m., SaturdayClosed Sunday unless opera is scheduled.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Pre Theater
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
-
Accepted.
Suggested before 8 p.m.; usually unnecessary afterward
Recommended on Opera nights.
- Dress Code:
- Business casual.
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Full Bar. Wine only, corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. only, Monday through Friday.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Every other Friday during the summer.
- Features:
- Catering and Scenic View. On and off-premises, call for details. No dancing. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private areas available.
- Specialties:
- Florida grouper; sea bass; crab cakes.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Summer only, weather pending.
- Delivery:
- Yes. Limited delivery for lunch only.
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"Hidden Gem"
By Tracyerin24 from Lincoln Park, July 22, 2009
I'd never heard of this place before going with some girlfriends last week, but I'm glad I know about it now! This is one of the few patios in dow...
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""1 Word...AWESOME!""
By LizzyChiTown from chicago, March 30, 2009
I went to Rivers with a few girlfriends..the food was so delicious! I would recommend the Spicy Latin Tomato Soup. The service was excellent! I w...
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"Use to be..."
By SoCool from westloop, July 21, 2008
Food - 3 stars - Our salad was small and the lettuce looked like it was on its last leg. The lobster risotto was not seasoned well, but the tirami...
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