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House of Blues

329 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-923-2000
The 1,500-person-capacity restaurant/concert venue/bar consists of four levels: an innovative multimedia restaurant, a classically designed music hall showcasing an elevating stage, and a bi-level Foundation Room enhanced with opera-style skyboxes walls covered with folk art.

The Back Porch Restaurant features Southern- and Cajun-inspired cuisine like jambalaya, as well as a selection of salads, sandwiches and pizzas, plus heartier pastas, steaks and 'cue. The Foundation Dining Room features an upscale menu in a quiet, refined atmosphere.

Diverse live music, from Aretha Franklin to Ted Nugent, War to current pop alternative bands, is usually booked seven nights a week.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Dearborn and Wacker.
Parking:
Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 22-Clark, 36-Broadway, 29-State, 65-Grand. Red Line Train: Grand.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. Entrance, elevators, restrooms.

The Basics

Hours:
Back Porch Restaurant Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Dinner: 5-10 p.m. seven days; Late Night Menu: served until 1:30 a.m., seven nights a week
Gospel Brunch: Seatings 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Sundays.

Cuisine:
American Regional and Cajun/Creole
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch, Buffet, Dinner, and Lunch. Gospel Brunch features a buffet.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. Strongly recommended for the Gospel Brunch.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Full bars at each level.
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Cover for late-night music starting at 9:30 p.m., $7-10
Music Style:
Rock, Jazz, Soul, Latin, World, Pop, Reggae, Acid Jazz, Alternative, Blues, Country, Funk, Gospel, and Rhythm & Blues
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes
Features:
Catering, Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Retail store includes blues specialty items, clothing, books, CDs and more. Live concerts seven nights a week; live concerts cybercast from other House of Blues locations; International Foundation Program for elementary students;
Worth Noting:
Chicago's choice winner.
Specialties:
Elevating stage; outsider art; 12 private opera-style boxes.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Music Hall has standing room and limited bar seating; be prepared to stand during concerts.