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

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"Who are these people who think this is good?"

By simpaticalady from ravenswood, January 27, 2010

i find it incredible that this restaurant has made a fool out of people for so long. It is amazing....the food is mediocre at best. the portions ...

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"Extremely disappointed"

By jenbrynrn from lakeview, January 27, 2010

All I can say is yuck. A couple of us had the short rib, and it was so fatty that only about 30% of the small portion was even edible. A high pric...

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"Could be better"

By Jlcousins from Bucktown, December 26, 2009

I was very dissapointed in my meal. None of our food lived up to it's description and it certainly did not live up to it's price tag. I do not mind...

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