Zest
3.5
from - InterContinental Chicago
- 525 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-321-8766
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This second-floor restaurant overlooks busy Michigan Avenue and is the hotel restaurant for the Hotel Intercontinental. Expect globally-influenced American cuisine like bacon-wrapped sea scallops, baby spinach salad with spiced nuts and blue cheese, paella and duck confit quesadillas. For starters, choose from around a dozen different hot and cold tapas. Desserts range from a Bosc pear poached in saffron and white wine to the chocolate duo, a warm souffle tart dripping with milk chocolate mousse. There's also daily breakfast that includes risotto with raisins and cinnamon, and brioche stuffed French toast with lemon curd and cream.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Avenue and Grand Avenue.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: $10
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Sheridan-151. Red Line Train: Grand stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7-10, Saturday and Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Moroccan and Spanish
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Spanish and Portuguese wines, ports and brandies.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Special events and holidays might feature flamenco dancers.
- Features:
- Kids Menu, Scenic View, and Tourist Spot. Hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Upstairs dining room can be rented out for private parties. Seats 150.
- Specialties:
- Meats, poultry, tapas, seafood, desserts and breakfast cuisine.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 200
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"Not worth your tea time"
By colandergirl from Lincoln Square, December 14, 2007
Most of the teas Zest serves for afternoon tea are of the Tazo variety. They do have a few loose-leaf teas, and our party ordered earl grey, orang...
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"I was very disappointed with..."
By Sara from Chicago, IL, November 6, 2006
I was very disappointed with my first visit to Zest. The food was mediocre (Vegetables were tastless), and portion was very small. The place was ...
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"I've dined at Zest three..."
By Jennifer from Chicago, IL, October 18, 2006
I've dined at Zest three times in the past two years. The food has always been amazing. Except for one occasion the service has been fantastic as...
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