O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe
3.5
- Neighborhood: Loop
- South bank of the Chicago River, between Wabash and Michigan Avenues
- 45 E. Riverwalk South
- Chicago, IL 60601
- 312-346-3131
Tucked in along Lower Wacker Drive just east of the Wabash Avenue bridge, this seasonal full-service Chicago Riverwalk concession (with wait staff) offers alfresco dining on the Chicago River. Like its flagship restaurant on Wells Street in Old Town, O'Brien's features steaks such as a filet mignon and NY strip, plus lighter fare like burgers, a steak sandwich and salads.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid lot: Several in the area. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 29-State, Michigan Avenue routes. Taxi cabs plentiful.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Steaks, Salads, and Sandwiches
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
-
Appetizers, salads and sandwiches: $6-$13
Entrees: $20-$34
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of six or more only
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- The casual concession favors plastic tableware. Rest rooms are port-a-potties.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Yes, call for details.
- Features:
- Scenic View and Water View
- Specialties:
- Specialty drinks include mojitos, margaritas and martinis
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 250. Dog-friendly.
- Seating :
- Outdoor seating only
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"Disappointing"
By DDFarms40475 from Lakeview, August 18, 2008
Well, the view was nice...the weather was great, but the service overshadowed it all by being so bad. We waited to be seated, while the hostess tal...
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"Just drink!"
By crazyforpeanut from goldcoast, July 23, 2008
Love that I could take my favorite little dog to lunch, but the ceasar salad was pretty pathetic - a plate of lettuce, cheese-flavored croutons tha...
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"Take a Pass On This Spot"
By Lisa From Chicago from Chicago, July 16, 2008
Not even a beautiful Summer day, coupled with a wonderful view of the city could entice me to ever dine at this spot again. Being close to our job...
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