Chocolate Bar at The Peninsula
3.5
- Neighborhood: River North
- 108 E. Superior St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-337-2888
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers hope for the clinically depressed with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more. $36 per person.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Superior St. and Michigan Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 66 Chicago, 125-Water Tower Exp., 151-Sheridan, 145-Wilson/Michigan, 146-Marine/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Express, 157-Streeterville. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
- Meals Served:
- Buffet and Dessert
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Snack Shop
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families. Children's buffet price is $12 (under the age of 12)
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- ATM:
- Across the street.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Jazz trio plays from 8 p.m.-midnight.
- Features:
- Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No dancing. In the hotel gift shop.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Through the hotel catering department.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Chocolate
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
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"What An Experience"
By jazzper from Mag Mile, December 5, 2007
Was at the Choc Bar a couple of Saturdays back and it was great.. Right from the Chrsitmas tree to the band and of course the well presented Choc B...
Report This Review"Go the Hershey Store!"
By egermata from South Loop, September 20, 2007
I was not at all impressed with the Chocolate Buffet. I expected a lot out of it (hey, it's the Peninsula!!!), but my hopes were quashed. We wait...
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By JuJu from Chicago, IL, January 28, 2007
I dragged my fiancee to the chocolate bar last weekend and was blown away. It was a little full, but I can understand why as we approached the choc...
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