M Avenue
- Neighborhood: River North
- 701 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-440-1500
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This modern American bistro and lounge is located on the second floor of the Allerton Hotel and serves a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner in an art deco-inspired space. The lunch menu, popular with a business lunch crowd and business travelers, features soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and entrees from pan-roasted Atalantic salmon to filet mignon. The dinner menu expands on lunch (sans sandwiches) with entrees such as forest mushroom risotto, seared yellowfin tuna and braised lamb shoulder with Irish cheddar bread pudding; dinner entrees range from about $15 to $35. A separate menu is available in the lounge.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Avenue and Huron Street
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Valet. Lot is located across from Northwestern Hospital.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 3-King, 11-Lincoln, 125-Water Tower Express, 145-Wilson/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Exp. Red Line "L" train: Chicago stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; breakfast served 6 -11 a.m., lunch served 11 a.m.-5 p.m., dinner served 5-10 p.m., lounge open 3-11 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- American and French
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, and Lunch. Buffet at breakfast only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. More than 40 wines by the glass.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Restaurant can be partitioned off to accommodate groups of various sizes. Semi-private seating for up to 12 also available.
- Live Music:
- No
- Internet Access:
- WiFi.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Located in hotel.
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
- Seating :
- For about 90.
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"Location, Ambiance, Great $ Specials"
By akhamharn4834 from Uptown, May 12, 2009
What more can you ask for if your looking for a cool lounge in the Middle of Michigan Ave. Hip cool vibe and great cocktails. The lounge offers fr...
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