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State and Lake Chicago Tavern, Chicago, IL

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

4.0
4
1529 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The sleek contemporary State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on tavern fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients.
Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Taus
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Lake Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and Lake<br />Brown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and Lake<br />Blue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Brunch

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Tis the season to celebrate family and friends at the Tavern. Come enjoy a bountiful seafood buffet, composed salads, and local cheeses. Then choose from a holiday created menu, and finish with a tasting dessert bar. Toast with our holiday cocktail menu and ring in the cheer of the season. $75 per person Featured Dishes Seafood bar 7 lettuces with toppings Composed Salads Choose from menu Turkey pot pie Salt and Pepper Prime Rib Double baked potato Honey glazed pork loin, corn bread stuffing Herb crusted trout, green bean ragout And other savory items Sweet Table Assorted homemade pies, cupcakes, cobblers,
  • New Years Eve Tavern Party

    $90.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Rock around the clock event. Come celebrate at the tavern as the sparkling wines of America put on display. Ring in the year with a classic American fare, showcasing great farm to fork cuisine. $90 per person Choice of Lobster bisque Or 4 cheese ravioli with maitake mushroom, balsamic glaze ------------------------- Choice of Whitefish topped with blue crab, caviar champagne sauce or Blue cheese crusted tenderloin, butter potato, asparagus ------------------------ Chocolate hazelnut torte, vanilla custard

What 1,529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State and Lake Chicago Tavern offers a mixed dining experience with highlights in attentive service and a convenient location for theatergoers. Guests appreciate the "great bartenders and servers" and "pleasant atmosphere." However, some find the food "overpriced" and service inconsistent. The restaurant's proximity to entertainment venues remains a key advantage.

1,529 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The waitress barely acknowledged us, she didn’t come to check in until it was too late, and took forever to grab the check. Someone else ended up taking our order. The drinks were really slow. We wanted breakfast but on a Saturday at 11am, there was no breakfast. Food is mediocre.

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  2. Ruben

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The Thanksgiving menu was terrific and vast. We were so pleased that we came back the following day for dinner again.

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  3. Jim

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service on TG was really lacking, detached, indifferent

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  4. Roger

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Thanksgiving dinner which had a special menu. We chose the prime rib and it was very good. They so had great deserts. We were glad to have such a nice place to eat Thanksgiving dinner together while traveling. Reservations were required for this dinner. We came in early to have drinks, but they were able to seat us right away. The “Bootlegger” bourbon drink was very good.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, RogerP! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Thanksgiving dinner at State and Lake Chicago Tavern. It's great to know that our prime rib and desserts hit the mark! We're glad that you were able to enjoy your early drink with us despite the reservation requirements. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next visit. Cheers!

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  5. Wendy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience at State and Lake Chicago Tavern. The atmosphere was warm and the food was delicious. The waiter was very attentive and the decoration was beautiful. A five star experience.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a good experience at State and Lake Chicago Tavern. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our warm atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. We take pride in our beautiful decor, and it's great to hear that you appreciated it. We strive to provide a 5-star experience to all our guests, and we're glad that we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Jinni

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving menu review - Good customer service experience, we were sat early for our reservation. But the prefix menu was inaccurate and misleading. The “seafood bar” was a depressing shrimp salad and some lox salmon, and the menu didn’t mention asparagus coming with the prime rib and if I had known that was the case I would have asked if there were any alternatives. Overall just not worth the price, I could have gotten an a full sized prime rib for $20 less at a number of places downtown.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us at the State and Lake Chicago Tavern. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our early seating and our customer service. We're sorry to hear that you felt our Thanksgiving menu was not up to your expectation. We strive to provide accurate and enjoyable options for our guests, and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  7. Cody

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very under whelming I got the Cesar salad with grilled chicken and it seemed to have a vinaigrette dressing on it instead.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Hello, We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at State and Lake Chicago Tavern didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that you found it underwhelming. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into the salad dressing issue you mentioned. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our dishes in the future. Best regards, Mario Monarrez GM

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  8. Charissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our brunch at State and Lake! The food was delicious and the service was above excellent.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at State and Lake Chicago Tavern. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience for all our guests and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon! Mario Monarrez GM

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  9. Liza

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service, mediocre food, dirty bathroom, convenient location for theater

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  10. MikiF

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, pleasant atmosphere and great food. The drink menu was solid with nice cocktails and great local beers.
    State and Lake Chicago TavernResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, MikiF! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service at State and Lake Chicago Tavern. We take pride in offering a variety of delicious drinks and great local beers. Your comments about our drink menu being solid are appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon. Mario Monarrez GM

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FAQs

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is rated 4 stars by 1529 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for State and Lake Chicago Tavern

201 North State Street, Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered through the hotel:<br />0 - 3 hours: $28<br />3+ hours: $45<br />
  • Public transit
    Red Line: State and LakeBrown/Purple/Green/Orange Line: State and LakeBlue Line: Clark and Lake
  • Executive chef
    Michael Taus
  • Entertainment
    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Live Acoustic Music 10PM
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 239-9400
  • Private party facilities
    State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an ideal location to enjoy a breakfast event, business or girl’s luncheon, or a plethora of events including after work receptions, rehearsal dinners, or corporate dinners. A warm rustic space filled with organic colors and vintage elements.
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