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The Walnut Room - Chicago, Chicago, IL

The Walnut Room - Chicago

4.6
4.6
7253 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 321 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/

The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show.
Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 781-5219
  • Website
    http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gonzalez
  • Catering
    Private Dining and Catering available. Email: walnutroom@macys.com Check out our website: macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Private party facilities
    Our historic building is home to five unique venues, available to host a number of occasions including wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, fundraising galas, teambuilding cooking classes and corporate events.
  • Private party contact
    Gino Tarallo: (312) 781-3139
  • Location
    111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking for Macy's shoppers at the Randolph / Wabash parking garage. Validation available at Macy's Visitor Center on 1st floor. Valet is available on Wabash.
  • Public transit
    CTA Pink, Green, Orange, Purple and Brown lines at the Randolph / Wabash stop. Both the CTA Blue line (Washington stop) and CTA Red line (Lake street stop) are less than 1 block from the store.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 7,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Walnut Room in Chicago offers a magical dining experience, especially during the holidays with its iconic Great Tree. Diners love the "wonderful service" and "excellent food," including the famous chicken pot pie. While some find service inconsistent, the restaurant remains a cherished tradition for "family gatherings" and special occasions.

7,254 Reviews

  1. Kimberly

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a blast, definitely a favorite tradition of the holidays!

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  2. Carla

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walnut Room Holiday Brunch was fantastic. Of course the Christmas decorations are amazing. Service was very good. The wait staff professional and accommodating. The brunch lines were not long and food fresh. They served the typical breakfast foods with pastries and fresh fruit. All very good. There were complimentary photos with option to purchase others. I have to say photographer Ronit Bezalel did an amazing job capturing my husband and me. I expected the traditional stand in front of the tree type photo, but Ronit was much more creative. Don’t pass this up if offered. A great holiday breakfast. Cheers!

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  3. Marita

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Just lackluster overall. Lukewarm food, inattentive server, couldn’t get a fairy to stop by table even after we asked our server. My girls had to flag one over. Photographer wasn’t going to give me my change, I had to ask for it. Only received one of our keepsake mugs. My girls look forward to this and it was disappointing.

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  4. Cindy

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great!! Food was good, service was outstanding!!!

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  5. KatherineZ

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at the Walnut Room every year and it remains consistent and a great value. Food was superb and quick service as well, especially considering how busy it was. The tree this year was gorgeous. We always love to see how they decorate it different each year.

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  6. Gloria

    Naples

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful evening. It was our son’s girlfriend’s first time to be at the walnut room. She loved it

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  7. DeAnn

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad which was very dry. However, my daughter ordered the Asiago Crusted Chicago which was delicious. The Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie was a wonderful favorite as well yet the portions get smaller every year. The restaurant was extremely busy so our waitress rushed off often before we could finish our requests. Overall, it wasn't the normal relaxed vibe and attentive service as in past years but still a festive favorite tradition we will continue to enjoy for years to come.

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  8. Lisa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Walnut Room has a reputation of excellence, and they still meet the mark!

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  9. Rhea

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Chuck as our waiter. He was fabulous! Funny, bright, attentive but not at all annoying!!! The mushroom ravioli was delicious! I was disappointed that a free mug was Not included with my drink. Will definitely return!

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  10. Stellanna

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The bathrooms were very dirty. Dining room floors were very dirty. My food was ok, came out cold.

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FAQs

The Walnut Room - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 781-5219.

The Walnut Room - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 7253 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 321 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Walnut Room - Chicago

111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Randolph
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Discounted parking for Macy's shoppers at the Randolph / Wabash parking garage. Validation available at Macy's Visitor Center on 1st floor. Valet is available on Wabash.
  • Public transit
    CTA Pink, Green, Orange, Purple and Brown lines at the Randolph / Wabash stop. Both the CTA Blue line (Washington stop) and CTA Red line (Lake street stop) are less than 1 block from the store.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Phone number
    (312) 781-5219
  • Catering
    Private Dining and Catering available. Email: walnutroom@macys.com Check out our website: macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/
  • Private party facilities
    Our historic building is home to five unique venues, available to host a number of occasions including wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, fundraising galas, teambuilding cooking classes and corporate events.
  • Private party contact
    Gino Tarallo: (312) 781-3139
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