Flatwater
- Neighborhood: River North
- River Level
- 321 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-644-0283
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
This River North spot offers something for everyone; an interior space with views of the Chicago River through large bay windows, a lower-level patio right on the river's edge, boat slips with on-craft service, and a 54-foot indoor-outdoor bar with a frozen drink focus. Although this spot is from Jay Vohra, the man behind the now-shuttered Narcisse, the decor here isn't as over-the-top; look for natural stone and warm wood accents instead. The menu features global choices like mango-chile ceviche, blackened swordfish and espresso-hazelnut lamb chops.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark St. and Kinzie St.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 22 Clark, 36 Broadway. Taxi cabs plentiful.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Summer hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday (the bar stays open until 2 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 3 a.m. Saturday)
Winter kitchen hours: 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday; 5-10 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Winter bar hours: open until 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 p.m. Friday; 3 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Several in the area
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night. Available for boats docked at Flatwater
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 300
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 80 on the riverwalk cafe; dockside dining
- Seating :
- Capacity: 80
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"You pay for the location ONLY"
By diptiravi from Gold Coast, July 23, 2009
Where can I begin... this place is a waste of your time and money. We were a party of about 8 for dinner. The waitress was a wreck, she never s...
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"Went for lunch"
By lmorgie1830 from lincoln park, July 17, 2009
I thought the lunch was fairly reasonable. I really liked sitting outside by the water and I had no interruptions from any birds. It was quite nic...
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"expensive, and you get pigeons at your feet"
By MAH972 from Wicker Park, July 8, 2009
We stopped in after work for a drink on the river. The drinks were 'OK', with LOTS of ice (I had to take some out before I sipped for fear of them...
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