455 City Front Lounge
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Streeterville
- 455 N. Cityfront Plaza
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-494-1452
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Taste America Restaurant Group, whose stable includes Lloyd's Chicago, Catch 35 and The Tasting Room at the Randolph Wine Cellars, runs this wine bar in the lobby of the NBC Tower. Cityfront features an extensive international wine list, with about 20 by the glass offerings, plus a selection of about 30 premium vodkas and a signature martini list. Customized wine flights are available and staffers will help the wine-phobic negotiate the eclectic list. The cozy lounge, which is a popular hangout for both NBC employees and Michigan Avenue shoppers, offers both couch and table seating.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Ave. and Illinois Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet shared with Pazzo's.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65 Grand, 29 State, 66 Chicago, 124 Navy Pier.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of 10 or more only (call ahead for priority seating)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. The wine list features mostly small producers.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Wine
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. In the lobby of the NBC building.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Artisan cheese, charcuterie plates, wine-friendly small plates.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 50
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 50
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"Pre-Theater Martini & Wine..."
By swederunner from Ravenswood, March 5, 2009
A thoughtful and enthusiastic bartender took our order – one glass of red (fantastic suggestion, by the way) and a chocolate martini that smoothly ...
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"I really liked this place!..."
By streeterville resident from chicago, IL, January 27, 2006
I really liked this place! Very sophisticated! Informed service and subdued, relaxed atmosphere. The bar food is very, very good. Will definite...
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"Pretty nice place. Nice..."
By Amanda Gregory from Chicago, Il, October 29, 2005
Pretty nice place. Nice neighborhood. Tasty pizza, good wine selection. Chic environment. Nice evening, overall.
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