Blackbird - West Loop - Chicago, IL 60661 | Metromix Chicago

Blackbird



Neighborhood: West Loop
619 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60661
312-715-0708
Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)

Gourmet magazine named this Randolph Street hot spot from James Beard award-winning executive chef Paul Kahan one of the 50 best restaurants in the country in 2001. And for our money, it still is. Kahan and chef de cuisine Mike Sheerin serve contemporary American cuisine that relies on pristine produce and simple, pretty presentation.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Randolph and Clinton Streets
Parking:
Street and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: Halsted-9; Green Line "L" stop: Clinton
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch
11:30-2:00 p.m. (lunch) and 5:30-10:30 p.m. (dinner) Monday-Thursday; 11:30-2:00 p.m. and 5:30-11:30 p.m. Friday; 5:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
Cuisine:
American Contemporary
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$$$ ($26-$30)
Reservations:
Recommended
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge

Features

Carryout:
No
ATM:
In the White Hen at DesPlaines and Lake.
Live Music:
No
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. 48 seated, 80 for cocktails
Worth Noting:
Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
Payment Methods:
Diners Club, Cash, and Major Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For 14
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 60

Write a review
Rate Blackbird PoorBelow AverageAverageGoodGreat

No-pic-dude
2


"won't go again"

By JayDub84 from South Loop, October 11, 2009

"Rack of Lamb"??? Are you kidding me? it was 2 small chops for $36. The service from the host staff and our waitress was pretty solid and I have ...

More...

Report This Review
No-pic-chick
1


"Extremely Disappointing"

By mls724 from Lincoln Square, February 27, 2009

My boyfriend and I had the tasting menu with wine pairings. The entire experience was extremely disappointing with some parts of the meal almost i...

More...

Report This Review
No-pic-chick
4


"Fantastic"

By larue1286 from North Suburbs, August 14, 2008

Arrived for a mid-evening dinner reservation and was seated promptly. Excellent attention from the host both upon entering and leaving the restarau...

More...

Report This Review

What's nearby?

 

More on Metromix.com

Ornament-bottom-yellow