Opera
3.4
from - Neighborhood: South Loop
- 1301 S. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-461-0161
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Opera, yet another offering from the KDK Group, (Red Light, Marche, Gioco) features classical Chinese dishes prepared in a contemporary fashion, such as kung pao beef, Maine diver scallops, crisp almond prawns and five-spice ribs.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wabash and Roosevelt.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Valet is shared with Gioco.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 12 Roosevelt, 29 State. Red Line Train: Roosevelt/State stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt/Wabash stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday; 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday - Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Encouraged for all size parties.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes. At the bar only.
- Bar Style:
- Asian and Lounge
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Asian
- ATM:
- In the Jewel across the street.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, and Late Night. Serving until 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. On and off-premise. No dancing. No children's menu No specific menu; chef will accommodate smaller appetities. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Large private room for 14-22, four smaller rooms accommodate four each.
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Peking duck, diver scallops, crisp jumbo prawns, steamed banana and date pudding.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 24-30
- Seating :
- For 200
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"Disappointing.... "
By jewel40cc from South Loop, September 10, 2009
We've walked past this restaurant several times and always thought it was somewhere interesting to try... after eating there this past weekend, we ...
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"This restaurant has CHANGED"
By Finny from Andersonville, July 17, 2009
Opera used to be great, but no longer. The ambiance is the same - colorful, lively. The service was fine, but the food is awful! I have been the...
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"User to love H.E.R."
By winelover from South Loop, April 28, 2009
Well it used to be my favorite restaurant, however, I do agree with some of the recently posted reviews. The food quality had gone completely south...
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