Hub 51
3.0
- Neighborhood: River North
- 51 W. Hubbard St.
- Chicago, IL 60610-4603
- 312-828-0051
Who are Hub 51 owners R.J. and Jerrod Melman, and why should you care, you ask? Well, they’re the sons of Richard Melman, founder and chairman of the board of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, whose restaurant portfolio runs the gamut from high-end L20 to fast-food fave Wow Bao. At the younger Melmans' American spot in River North, look for an "urban and industrial space" and a broad menu covering everything from seafood and sushi to tacos and burgers. After dinner, head downstairs to Sub 51, a table reservations-only, DJ-fueled lounge space.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Dearborn and Hubbard Streets
- Parking:
- Valet and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Broadway-36, State-29; Red Line "L" stop: Grand
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Wednesday; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday (food served until last call); 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch. Brunch served 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
- Price Range:
- Dinner $15-$30; lunch $8-$15.
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge. Reservations for Sub 51 (the lower level lounge) required Thursday-Saturday nights ($20 cover charge applies).
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Special "Cheap-ass lunch carryout menu" ($5-$9 items) available 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily.
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Lower-level lounge (Sub 51) doubles as a private party space.
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs spin at lower-level lounge (Sub 51).
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. 10 tables.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 300
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"Fantastic!"
By NCSN86 from Suburbs, August 27, 2008
Despite the other comments, this place was great! Went there with a dinner party of 8, got seated within 30 mins (usually helps if you make reserva...
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"Not a good first experience, but they're trying"
By Anon from Suburbs, August 26, 2008
My wife and I went for a weeknight dinner. I ordered tacos, which were fine, but my wife's cheeseburger was ordered medium well and arrived medium...
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"One of those specialty places...."
By Hi-Maintenance from South Shore, August 24, 2008
One word: CARROTCAKE The best I've ever eaten. I was more into the feel and decor of Hub then I was the food. I love the black theme and the y...
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