Puck's at the MCA
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- 220 E. Chicago Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-397-4034
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Puck's offers a welcome oasis for weary museum-goers. Chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck is behind this latest endeavor which replaces the M Café. The décor complements the museum with sleek, modern lines. Murals, which change every six months, decorate the walls in this large, open space overlooking the sculpture garden.
Chef Rick Munoz fuses influences from Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, combining Spago classics with new items created exclusively for the restaurant. The seasonal menu has included specialties such as a Chinois salad; a smoked shrimp pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, leeks and cilantro; and a grilled salmon paillard with braised autumn vegetables provencal. A carry-out counter has sandwiches, salads and snacks and outdoor seating is available on the terrace during the summer months.
Chef Rick Munoz fuses influences from Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, combining Spago classics with new items created exclusively for the restaurant. The seasonal menu has included specialties such as a Chinois salad; a smoked shrimp pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, leeks and cilantro; and a grilled salmon paillard with braised autumn vegetables provencal. A carry-out counter has sandwiches, salads and snacks and outdoor seating is available on the terrace during the summer months.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Paid Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 157-Streeterville, 151-Sheridan, 147-Outer Dr. Exp., 146-Marine/Mich., 3-King Dr.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesday
Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday
Closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch and Lunch. Brunch: weekends only.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Highly recommended; required for dinner.
- Dress Code:
- Casual
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Full Bar. Wine only, $10 corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Scenic View
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Entire museum available for rent; call for details.
- Specialties:
- Daily specials.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. During summer on the terrace; 15 tables.
- Seating :
- For 150
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"Pleasant lunch, slow service, pricey"
By Comensal from Oak Park, July 11, 2009
Having had lunch at the Art Institute’s snazzy new Terzo Piano just the day before, Puck’s at the MCA completed my Artful Dining Double Crown for t...
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"Brunch is best kept secret "
By Iamafoodie from Gold Coast, December 22, 2008
This was suggested to me by a friend. I was looking for a nice brunch to take family. However didn't want to spend a fortune. For $25 the MCA o...
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"Surpised!"
By MunchBetterNOw from andersonville, April 25, 2008
Firstly, I don't like buffets. Secondly I though $25 was waayy to expensive. But then when I went here with my boyfriend, I was surprised how good ...
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Calendar of Events
Puck's at the MCA
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12/15/2009 - 6:00 PM -
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1/05/2010 - 6:00 PM -
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1/19/2010 - 6:00 PM
