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Green Dolphin Street

2200 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-395-0066
Named after the well-known jazz tune, Green Dolphin Street is a slick and pricey restaurant and jazz club that caters to a wide age range. The sea-green dining room is roomy and luxurious while the club is described as a "'retro ballroom," by manager Richard Glass; the elegant, wood-paneled club has a dramatic floor-to-ceiling liquor case and a humidor filled with noteworthy cigars. The club menu features appetizers, pizza, sandwiches and the like for under $12.
Of course, patrons can choose only to dine or only see the band, but when both are served up so well and so conveniently it's hard not to indulge. (Plus, double dippers get their music admission comped.)

The club features jazz, from traditional to Latin to big band, as well as separate nights for R&B and soul.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Webster Ave. and Ashland Ave.
Parking:
Street and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 9-Ashland. Metra Train: Clybourn stop on Northwest line.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Dining room: 5:30-9:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 5:30-11 p.m. Friday
Nightclub: Opens at 8 p.m.; music begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday; 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday; 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Closed Monday.
Cuisine:
Bar Food, American Contemporary, International Fusion, and Seafood
Meals Served:
Dinner
Price Range:
$$$$ ($26-$30)
Reservations:
Accepted. Highly recommended.
Dress Code:
No hats, no athletic wear.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Extensive wine list; extensive signature cocktail list.
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
No cover Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday

$11 Wednesday

$20 Friday and Saturday.

Bar Style:
Dance and Lounge
Music Style:
House, Jazz, Latin, Rhythm & Blues, Acid Jazz, Big Band, Dance, Disco, Ethnic, Funk, and Soul
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
No
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme. Classic jazz ballroom with diverse music style.
ATM:
Yes. At Clybourn St.and Webster Ave.
Live Music:
Yes
Features:
Catering, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. On-premises. Hats. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Four rooms available, capacity: 30-500
Popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Worth Noting:
Critic's choice. Recommended.
Specialties:
Revolving regional organic menu.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Capacity: 100
Seating :
Capacity: 125 dining room; 175 nightclub.