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Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago

4.3
4.3
807 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
Hard Rock Chicago, marked by the giant illuminated iconic guitar that, is in the heart of the vibrant River North neighborhood. Blocks away from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Theater District and Tilt 360. For over 30 years, our cafe has been a one-of-a-kind dining, entertainment and shopping destination known worldwide for embracing funky styles and blending them with legendary food, beverages, live music and music history. Hard Rock International is the world's largest curator of music memorabilia, and our cafe walls are lined with priceless pieces from musical legends like Freddy Mercury, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 943-2252
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Guerrero
  • Catering
    Whether you are looking for a quick, early morning breakfast, or an elaborate executive reception, our group menus can be customized to fit your every need. Our event and catering staff is here to make sure your event goes smoothly, from the seating plan right down to your favorite dishes. Let us know how we can ensure your next event goes smoothly.
  • Private party facilities
    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers events of all types from breakfast meetings, luncheons, corporate cocktail receptions and late-night parties. Semi-private and full facility buyouts available. Full service production and professional event planning services will make the planning process seamless!
  • Private party contact
    Celia Eppell: (312) 800-4867 ext. 37202
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Clark Street
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking in the area (On Ontario or Ohio St.). Parking garages are in the 2-3 blocks area from café. Hard Rock offers $5 off valet. Simply show your Hard Rock receipt to valet, receive $5 off. Typical rates are $20 for 3 hours ($15 with your Hard Rock receipt). 30 minute complimentary parking offered retail and take out purchases.
  • Public transit
    2 blocks west & 2 blocks north of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop at Grand & State Streets.
  • Entertainment
    Live Band Karaoke every Thursday from 9:00pm-11:00pm ! Be a rockstar, anyone can sing.Acoustic sets every Friday and Saturday from local favorites.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Work Hard, Happy Hour Harder! Monday Through Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm $5 Domestic Drafts $6 Import/Craft Drafts $6 Single Liquor Well Drinks $7 Select Wines & Cocktails $8-$10 Select Eats
    Happy Hour Photo
  • Captain Messi Kids Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Fuel up your little champs with our special new and improved Messi Kids menu and give your young stars a taste of greatness! Each delicious meal even comes with an incredible collectible superhero Captain Messi toy so don't miss out...
  • Formula 1 Viewing Party

    Multiple dates available
    Hard Rock Cafe is an Official Viewing Party Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing! Join us for our F1 Viewing Party and enjoy a victory lap with our specialty menu! Check out our website to view the menu: https://www.hardrockcafe.com/.../chicago/event-calendar.aspx
    Formula 1 Viewing Party Photo

What 807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" and a lively atmosphere filled with rock memorabilia. While some guests mention noise levels, the staff is praised for being "super friendly" and accommodating, especially for special occasions. Perfect for music lovers and tourists alike.

807 Reviews
  1. Katharine

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago has always been one of our favorite places to eat. Service is great, employees are wonderful, and the atmosphere is one of a kind. We love the food and they have a nice selection for their kids menu.

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  2. Alexander

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hunter was so awesome!!! The best service I ever had!!!

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  3. Kym

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service!!!!!!!!Great food and atmosphere!!!!!!

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  4. Alfredo VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, food, drinks, service, and memorabilia! Always a great experience to spend quality time among family and friends at Hard Rock! Highly recommendable...
    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hello Alfredo, Thank you for visiting the cafe, and taking the time to leave a positive review. I hope you come and visit us again. Rock On!

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  5. Kylee

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Long wait between getting checked on, partner asked for a souvenir glass and didn't get one, partner's food came out wrong. We weren't making a deal of it at all or mentioned it but the waitress passive aggressively pinned us not getting dessert on time on us not calling her over if that was really our responsibilty we couldn't even see where she was during that time. I get being understaffed but even taking that into account it was a very negative experience especially considering the price. The brownie sunday man was super pleasant though.

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  6. Judy

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was bad not seasoning at all and there waiter was never around

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  7. Tanesha

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server was AMAZING! I'm so sorry I can't remember her name.
    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 18, 2025
    Thank you for visiting the cafe, and taking the time to leave a positive review. I hope you come and visit us again. Rock On!

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  8. Ahlia

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it the service way fast and the drinks were great and the food was great.
    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 15, 2025
    Hello Ahlia, Thank you for visiting the cafe, and taking the time to leave a positive review. I hope you come and visit us again. Rock On!

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  9. stacy VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome start to our day downtown Chicago. We ordered the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger. Delicious. Service was excellent. We wanted to experience this location before it closes next month. Yummy lunch.
    Hard Rock Cafe - ChicagoResponded on February 11, 2025
    Hello stacy, Thank you for visiting the cafe, and taking the time to leave a positive review. I appreciate you swinging by before the close. Thanks for all the fun times. Rock On!

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  10. Laila

    Chicago2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I'm giving two stars instead of one solely because of the service. The staff was great—friendly and attentive. It's a real shame that they will be out of a job when the restaurant closes. After receiving my food, it made total sense why this place is shutting down. The food was awful, nearly inedible. I had a pulled pork sandwich that was more accurately described as "chunks of icky pork topped with BBQ sauce sandwich." Disappointing, to say the least.

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FAQs

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 943-2252.

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 807 OpenTable diners.

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago

63 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clark Street
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking in the area (On Ontario or Ohio St.). Parking garages are in the 2-3 blocks area from café. Hard Rock offers $5 off valet. Simply show your Hard Rock receipt to valet, receive $5 off. Typical rates are $20 for 3 hours ($15 with your Hard Rock receipt). 30 minute complimentary parking offered retail and take out purchases.
  • Public transit
    2 blocks west & 2 blocks north of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop at Grand & State Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Guerrero
  • Entertainment
    Live Band Karaoke every Thursday from 9:00pm-11:00pm ! Be a rockstar, anyone can sing.Acoustic sets every Friday and Saturday from local favorites.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 943-2252
  • Catering
    Whether you are looking for a quick, early morning breakfast, or an elaborate executive reception, our group menus can be customized to fit your every need. Our event and catering staff is here to make sure your event goes smoothly, from the seating plan right down to your favorite dishes. Let us know how we can ensure your next event goes smoothly.
  • Private party facilities
    Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers events of all types from breakfast meetings, luncheons, corporate cocktail receptions and late-night parties. Semi-private and full facility buyouts available. Full service production and professional event planning services will make the planning process seamless!
  • Private party contact
    Celia Eppell: (312) 800-4867 ext. 37202
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