Chocolate Bar at The Peninsula
3.4
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 108 E. Superior St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-337-2888
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers hope for the clinically depressed with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more. $36 per person.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Superior St. and Michigan Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 66 Chicago, 125-Water Tower Exp., 151-Sheridan, 145-Wilson/Michigan, 146-Marine/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Express, 157-Streeterville. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
- Meals Served:
- Buffet and Dessert
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($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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"Not worth it!"
By Jackie from Old Town, April 28, 2008
Well first the price has changed... It's $33 per person!!! Seriously, who can eat $33 worth of chocolate that is really just average. I went with 6...
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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...
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"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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