South Branch

South Branch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Laurie

   West Virginia11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My favorite place in the loop. Great food, lively bar and good service.
   

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   Beldou

   Chicago19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great. Salads are great as they have always been.
   

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   Freda VIP

   Chicago11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   So noisy, totally impossible to have a conversation
   

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   Ken VIP

   Chicago78 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Met up with some colleagues to talk business opportunities. Convenient location for our offices and to commute home. Had some drinks and appetizers which were good, and the service is good. Depending on the crowd, it can get a little noisy, but sitting at a booth we didn't have to shout.
   

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   Anuj VIP

   Washington DC8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I recommend South Branch to a friend for its close proximity to transit in downtown Chicago. I've been there several times before, but not in recent years. The food came out super quick. Even the waitress was surprised. I was disappointed the food wasn't very flavorful & tacos came with flour tortillas instead of corn. The cocktails were watered down. Service was excellent & ambiance is great... Best when you can sit outdoors on the Chicago River. Overall, you can't beat the location. I'm just disappointed that the food/drinks were not better for the price paid in downtown Chicago.
   

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   LaTrisha

   Unspecified2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Pasta had NO salt what so ever! That would be my only complaint.
   

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   Dom VIP

   Chicago35 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This is really a place to grab a burger and a beer. My tuna tacos were tasteless and my husbands chicken was passable. Nothing unusual or super tasty here. Service was prompt but with an eye towards turning tables quickly so we felt rushed. While the room is nice overlooking the Chicago River the atmosphere is that of a pub. Loud and raucous. Pricing was on the high side for the fare and drinks IMO
   

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   Tiffany VIP

   Chicago74 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I ordered the NOLA salad and it was great as always. The blackened salmon was cooked real good and the devil eggs are a great addition. My guest ordered the chopped salad and enjoyed it. I will definitely be back again.
   

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   Tiffany VIP

   Chicago74 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food. Had to ask the waitress for a bag and bigger container. She should have known that I needed those things.
   

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    Tiffany VIP

    Chicago74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Good lunch last week and will definitely be back.
    

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