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The Perfect Place to Fall in Love - Chemistry, Chicago, IL

Chemistry

4.4
4.4
1736 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

What 1,736 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chemistry offers an infectious and vibrant atmosphere with "outstanding" food, music, and service. It's ideal for celebrations or a night out with "great vibes" and "amazing" drinks. The ambiance is lively, often featuring live music, though it can be a bit loud for conversation. Reservations are recommended.
1,736 Reviews
  1. Sharrell

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 I definitely recommend I had a GREAT TIME the food was excellent the music was nice the drinks was strong I definitely will go back I went for my 30 birthday

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  2. Darius

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable and overall a great experience. Definitely will be back soon.

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  3. Celena

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place with great service! Went around dinner time so there was live music and made it very lively. A little hard to have a conversation with my larger group because of the music. Good was great, they had enough options for vegetarians! Members in my group felt like the food was not worth the price but was still delicious! I would come back again for a special event or date!

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  4. Jon

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Chemistry for my birthday and it was a vibe! Mr. Ray was an awesome manager making sure everything was on point! Music was great! The staff was on point! Food was great! The pictures were beautiful. If you’re looking to have a great birthday dinner book with them !!

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  5. Lisa

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding !!!!! Best food , music and customer service !

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  6. Loreal

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really disappointed with my experience at Chemistry. My reservation was for 12:30 PM, and I arrived 15 minutes early, expecting to be seated on time. However, I wasn’t seated until 1:40 PM—over an hour later. Once seated, I had to wait an additional 20 minutes and even had to flag someone down just to get assistance. The long wait and lack of attentiveness made the experience frustrating and disappointing. I hope this feedback helps improve the service for future guests. I was really looking forward to dining here, but this experience was unacceptable. I would appreciate a response on how you plan to address these service delays.

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  7. Donald

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was not able to get seated despite having a reservation

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  8. Ylonda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me tell you!! It was phenomenal , riveting to see a “Black Owned Business” representing US! The food was on point! The service was on point! I had a great time at Chemistry! I will be back for sure from Ohio!

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  9. Melissa

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chemistry is the place to be. I had a reservation for 2 people, but at the last minute my plans changed and it turned into a party of 1. I debated if I should still go and I'm happy I went. The hosts were so nice they accommodated me at the bar and lemore (sp) the bartender was so nice he made sure I had everything I needed even though the bar was busy he made sure to check on me. The food and drinks were great. The music was good, you will definitely have a good time. I would recommend making reservations, but you will not be disappointed.

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  10. Kenyatta VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great! Service, food, and ambiance was a 10 out of 10!

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Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1736 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today
Google Map for Chemistry

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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