Nacional 27
- Neighborhood: River North
- 325 W. Huron St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-664-2727
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The "27" in the name refers to 27 Latin American nations, and this restaurant's cuisine is equally inclusive. Dining at Nacional 27 will satisfy your hunger, quench your thirst and expand your vocabulary, as well, with menu items such as pupusas (stuffed homemade tortillas), chimichurri (cilantro and chili salsa), chayote (an apple-like squash) and boniato (a Cuban sweet potato). The decor here is sleek and dramatic, with tubular lighting fixtures, blond wood, an elegant bar and a spacious dining room that doubles as a dance floor on weekends, when a deejay keeps the Latin rhythms coming. Mixologist Adam Seger's cocktail creations are always a highlight. Diners can choose from aperitivos, seafood cocktails, empanados, arepas and entrees. Look for geographically specific dishes, such as lemon- and garlic-roasted chicken Cubano and snapper Brasileno, cooked with boniato, coconut and brazil nuts.
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Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Huron and Orleans.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 37-Sedgwick/Ogden. Brown Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Dining Room: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday (last reservation is at 10:15 p.m.)
Bar: 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Central American, American Nuevo Latino, and South American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- No jeans, no hats, no athletic gear enforced after 9:30 p.m. on Fri-Sat.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Cover charge after 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Music Style:
- Latin
- Dance Style:
- Latin. Salsa and Merengue, 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday and 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Latin
- ATM:
- Yes. In the Green Door Tavern across the street.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live Latin jazz from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday; DJ spins in the lounge on Thursday and for dancing on Friday and Saturday.
- Features:
- Late Night. Friday-Saturday. No catering. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Semi private dining only or the entire reataurant can be reserved.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Mojitos, Margaritas.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 20
- Seating :
- Capacity: 166
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"ok!"
By escobs from waukegan, August 7, 2009
I liked the place. The food was a bit over priced. but the music was great. its a more classy place. recommended.
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"Bueno, pero no excelente..."
By Comensal from Oak Park, June 29, 2009
I always enjoy returning to Nacional 27 (though it’s an all-too-infrequent destination for me) for its dramatic, yet comfortable, ambience and it’s...
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"Don't waste you $$$ or your time!"
By kims from Chicago, March 16, 2009
I was at Nacional 27 this past weekend on a Friday night for dinner. This dining experience was the worst I've ever had in a downtown Chicago resta...
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Calendar of Events
Nacional 27
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Dinner and a show
12/01/2009 -
Dinner and a show
12/15/2009 -
Happy Hour Cocktail Class
12/17/2009 - 5:30 PM
Deals & Specials
- $27 three-course Latin meal with wine or sangria (5:30-6:15 p.m.), $36.95 four-course family style meal
- $2.27 latin snack bar 5-7 p.m., DJs spin Latin house and salsa 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Salsa Saturdays. DJs spin salsa and merengue 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
- $5 glasses of select reserve red wines
- $36.95 four-course tasting menu with wine pairings
- Salsa lesson 6:30-8 p.m., DJ Cairo spins sultry sounds 8-11 p.m.
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