The Franklin Room

4.9

1908 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Franklin Room celebrates the sense of connection one can only find in the neighborhood taverns of Chicago. Offering classic American tavern fare and no shortage of whiskey flair, our sophisticated speakeasy is your local go-to for quality meat dishes, fresh seafood, classic cocktails and the neighborhood tavern experience our city has perfected.

Our menu of delectable turn-of-the-century inspired American tavern fare starts there, then elevates the experience with a modern twist that creates a culinary experience you simply have to taste to believe. It's perfectly complimented by our beverage program, which showcases creative cocktails and a meticulous selection of spirits, wine and beer with a strong focus on independent distillers and limited-edition rare releases. Bring them together and you've got a uniquely Chicagoan experience, centuries in the making.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 445-4686
Website
https://www.franklinroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.

Location
675 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
Public transit
Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Restaurant Week 2025
$60.00 per person
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Join us January 25th to February 9th for our Special Restaurant Week Menu

Offers

FR Wagyu Burger Special
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us daily from 5pm to 6:30pm for our soon to be famous FR Wagyu Burger! Mishima Reserve wagyu beef, wagyu bacon, cheese basque, tomato tempura, bourbon miso, pickle. AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 5pm to 6:30pm only.
Monday Half Price Bottles of Wine
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Half Price Bottles of Wine Every Monday.

Popular dishes

Oysters {1/2 Dozen)$24.00
Yuzu mignonette, spicy Nam Jim, lemon wedge
Truffled Tuna Crudo$23.00
Sunomono, truffle ponzu, rice puff, cheese tuiles, serrano
Wagyu Steak Tartare$23.00
Yuzu mustard, capers, pickled Hon shimeji, shallot, cornichon, smoked gouda, radish, toasted sourdough
Lamb Chops$23.00
Chimichurri, parsley, coconut milk
Wild Mushroom Tartine$19.00
Portobello, oyster, shitake, button mushrooms, gruyere, ricotta honey, parsley, pickled pearl onion
Spicy Bourbon Mussels$21.00
Miso, cherry tomato, roasted garlic pureé, herbs oil, parmesan, micro cilantro, toasted baguette
Whipped Formaggio$19.00
Ricotta, goat cheese, green peas, serrano, sweet corn, pistachio confit, sunflower shoots, mixed herbs, toasted baguette

Entrées

Pasta Al Pesce$34.00
Spaghetti, garlic cream, anchovy, sun-dried and cherry tomato, shrimp, scallop, mussels, parsley, parmesan
Truffled ricotta tortellini$31.00
Black truffle tuiles, morels, porcini, crispy sage, creme fraiche, onion
Chicken Roulade$30.00
Fire grilled maitake, fingerling potato, pickled mustard seeds, charred pearl onion, lemon, caper, soy butter, chervil
Miso Salmon$35.00
Pickled cauliflower, salmon croquette, zucchini, miso beurre Blanc, ikura, red vein sorrel
Chilean Seabass$49.00
sweet miso, morel mushroom, asparagus, edamame, créme fraîche, crouton, pistachio
Bristol Bay Scallops$45.00
Pearl couscous, pea and basil cream, asparagus, shallot, bacon pangrattato, pea tendril, parmesan
Marinated Butchers Steak$38.00
Chimichurri, fried plantain, bearnaise
Prime Bone-in Ribeye (18 Oz)$69.00
charred knob onion, scallion soy, roasted whole garlic, bearnaise

Side Dishes

Kale & Roots Salad$14.00
Dino kale, pickled red onion, watermelon radish, carrot, jalapeno, feta cheese, toasted sesame, sweet sesame dressing
Baby Gem Salad$14.00
Breakfast radish, avocado, chives, chervil, sourdough crouton, parmesan, mint yogurt dressing
Charred Broccolini$15.00
Labneh, ponzu, jalapeno, crispy shallots, peanuts, cilantro
Crispy Fingerling Potato$15.00
Charred pearl onion, cornichon, black truffle aioli, crispy herbs
Roasted butternut squash$15.00
Fried artichoke, toasted pepitas, pickled onion, sesame olive oil, crispy sage, caramelized onion cream
Taro Fries$11.00
Roasted garlic aioli

Desserts

Chocolate Crunch$14.00
Feuilletine, dark chocolate mousse, mascarpone, meringue, praline hazelnut, choco crumble
Mango Cheese Cake$14.00
Mango-passion fruit sorbet, toasted coconut flake, cheese cream
Seasonal Ice Cream$5.00
Raspberry-mango sorbet | strawberry lychee red wine sorbet | dark chocolate gelato | salted caramel gelato
Quinta De La Rosa 20 Year Old Tawny Port$16.00
Douro, Portugal. Rich apricot and fig. Complex aromas of almond and baking spices
Quinta De La Rosa 30 Year Old Tawny Port$32.00
Douro, Portugal. Plum, cherry cobbler, coffee, and hazelnut. Extraordinary elegance
Park Pineau des Charentes$14.00
Cognac, France. Livley, fresh and vigorous, with mango, apricot, fresh fig

What 1,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Contemporary American
Chicago
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Franklin Room offers a "hidden gem" experience with a speakeasy vibe and "amazing" food and drinks. Patrons rave about the "top notch" service and "incredible" menu items like the chicken roulade, sea bass, and scallops. Known for its "extensive whiskey collection" and "fabulous" ambiance, it's a must-visit in Chicago.

1,908 Reviews

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Kristen
VIP
Chicago
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Franklin Room is especially nice if you know a little about cocktails! The servers and bar tenders are very knowledgeable and creative. I indicated drinks that I like and spirits I wanted to like better...I was served a fantastic drink. The bartender, Jill, who had concocted it, stopped by at the end of our meal! She was thrilled to hear that I loved it! Anthony and Andrew were both excellent servers and directed our choices well!
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Leeaht
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was a pretty good but felt like it was kinda salty.
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Angelica
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood hidden gem. The food is high end and well presented. Great selection of whiskey and wine. Excellent service, thank you Andrew for your recommendations! This is one of my go to solid recos.
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Kelley
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. From the Homemade sourdough bread to the Chilean Sea Bass to the homemade raspberry mango sorbet atop toasted meringue. Best Old Fashioned I’ve had outside of Wisconsin
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Jed
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. The chicken roulade was heavenly and 100x better than I expected.
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Desiree
St. Louis
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance—walking down the steps almost felt like walking into an old-time speakeasy—the food was fabulous, as was the service. All three of us chose different seafood options, and all three of us cleaned our plates. We shared the chocolate dessert, which was also wonderful. Small wine list, but quality options.
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Laura
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good drinks and very good food. Will be coming back! 10/10
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Maureen
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Server was wonderful, food was all amazing.
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Hector
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at The Franklin Room is ALWAYS top notch. We’ve been there about 5-6 times now and it has never failed us. Everything that we have had off the menu had been superb… and a personal recommendation… if you get the muscles… get extra bread. Ugna at the bar is top notch and is super consistent on his cocktails and recommendations. We personally enjoy the Bourbon Dynasty Flight… Love this place and consider it special.
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Thomas
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely accommodating and knowledgeable service. Great wine recommendation. Great explainer on the Old Fashioned. They did a great job with my wife's birthday dessert. Food was amazing, they even brought out some lamb on the house.
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FAQs

The Franklin Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 445-4686.

The Franklin Room is rated 4.9 stars by 1908 OpenTable diners.

The Franklin Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

675 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
On Franklin St. between Huron and Erie
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
Public transit
Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.franklinroom.com/
Phone number
(312) 445-4686
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a private event, cocktail party, semi-private dinner or whiskey tasting, The Franklin Room has a variety of customized options for your next event.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

The Franklin Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Restaurant Week 2025

FR Wagyu Burger Special

Monday Half Price Bottles of Wine

Spicy Bourbon Mussels

LAMB CHOPS gf

TRUFFLED TUNA CRUDO gf

Starters

Oysters {1/2 Dozen)$24.00

Truffled Tuna Crudo$23.00

Wagyu Steak Tartare$23.00

Lamb Chops$23.00

Wild Mushroom Tartine$19.00

Spicy Bourbon Mussels$21.00

Whipped Formaggio$19.00

Entrées

Pasta Al Pesce$34.00

Truffled ricotta tortellini$31.00

Chicken Roulade$30.00

Miso Salmon$35.00

Chilean Seabass$49.00

Bristol Bay Scallops$45.00

Marinated Butchers Steak$38.00

Prime Bone-in Ribeye (18 Oz)$69.00

Side Dishes

Kale & Roots Salad$14.00

Baby Gem Salad$14.00

Charred Broccolini$15.00

Crispy Fingerling Potato$15.00

Roasted butternut squash$15.00

Taro Fries$11.00

Desserts

Chocolate Crunch$14.00

Mango Cheese Cake$14.00

Seasonal Ice Cream$5.00

Quinta De La Rosa 20 Year Old Tawny Port$16.00

Quinta De La Rosa 30 Year Old Tawny Port$32.00

Park Pineau des Charentes$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Franklin Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Franklin Room restaurant rated?

Does The Franklin Room offer gift cards?

Is The Franklin Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card