Blackbird
3.6
- Neighborhood: West Loop
- 619 W. Randolph St.
- Chicago, IL 60661
- 312-715-0708
Gourmet magazine named this tres hot spot on Randolph Street one of the 50 best restaurants in the country in 2001. And for our money, it still is. Chef Paul Kahan, who won the James Beard Foundation's award for Best Chef-Midwest in 2004, serves contemporary American cuisine that relies on pristine produce and simple, pretty presentation.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Randolph St. and Clinton St.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8 Halsted. Green Line Train: Clinton.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dinner: 5:30-10:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5:30p.m.-11:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and Game
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- None
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- ATM:
- In the White Hen at DesPlaines and Lake.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission. No catering. No dancing. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Capacity: 60 for sit down; 90 for reception.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Seasonal, contemporary American cuisine.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 14
- Seating :
- Capacity: 60
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"No "WOW" here"
LRC from NW Burbs - July 17, 2008
A group of 4, two very accomplished chefs and two foodies, went to celebrate and enjoy a fabulous evening as Blackbird has been rated so well. We ...
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"Surprisingly Lackluster"
EvanstonChef from Evanston - June 19, 2008
I went to Blackbird last night with 3 friends. On a scale of 1 to 10, we would have given the dinner a 3. It was very noisy. We each were given ...
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"Worth it!"
Young from uptown - May 14, 2008
My husband and I had 8:30pm reservations on Saturday night which we made online. We were seated immediately. Although the space is small and seat...
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