The Tasting Room
3.3
from - Neighborhood: West Loop
- 1415 W. Randolph St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-942-1313
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
A savvy and enthusiastic staff, which includes several sommeliers, work the room at this loft-like West Loop wine bar. Guests can order by the flight, glass or bottle from a selection of more than 100 wines, many of them from boutique producers. In 2008, the spot overhauled its food offerings, moving from just cheese and desserts to a full menu featuring more substantial eats such as lemongrass and Thai basil mussels and filet mignon with dark chocolate mole. The kitchen staff sources many ingredients from local farmers, and items change seasonally. Everything's designed to be paired with wine and can be ordered downstairs in the bar as well as upstairs, where you'll find comfy couches, eclectic sounds and a breathtaking skyline view of downtown Chicago. The adjacent retail shop, Randolph Wine Cellars, offers wine, beer and spirits for purchase.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA Green Line train: Ashland
CTA Pink Line train: Ashland
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Friday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday; closed Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Wine
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- For 250
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission and On-site Merchandise
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 300
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"disappointed"
By Doxiemom124 from Bucktown, November 20, 2009
I have been to The Tasting Room twice. Once was for a birthday party where the host of the party informed me of all the difficulties she had with t...
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"Great if you like a shot glass of wine for $20"
By ChiAlli from Wrigleyville, October 8, 2009
The most overpriced wine bar I've ever encountered (and this includes Vegas, NYC and Paris!). The wine flights weren't grossly inflated but the re...
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"Terrible Wine List and not so good service"
By winelover from South Loop, May 12, 2009
This place used to be the best wine bar in the city. However, my last two (maybe three) visits have been very disappointing. It is difficult to fin...
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