Chemistry

4.5

1671 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 127 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for live music

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Airline Chicken$38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak Frites$48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*$54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*$74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb Chops$54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat You$398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & Turf$310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet Mignon$285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00
Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00
Asparagus$14.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Creamed Corn$14.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter Cake$20.00
Fried Oreos$14.00
Ice Cream$8.00
Banana Foster$22.00

What 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food," vibrant live music, and a "total vibe." Guests highlight the restaurant's "phenomenal" service and thrilling atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. While some mention logistical challenges like reservation issues, the overall ambiance and culinary delights create a memorable visit.

1,671 Reviews

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Celakia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I feel like my server “Hispanic woman” didn’t really care about my experience. It was also my birthday and I didn’t receive the celebration even though I mentioned it and I came out of state. Aside from that, the restaurant is beautiful and the vibes are great!
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Latasha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an AMAZING experience for I will definitely return and recommend
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Candace
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Prices too high. Gratuity and they charge entertainment fee. Over rated and over priced it’s nicer restaurants that are better and wayyy cheaper. Food was ok not all that.
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Annette
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Chemistry was a good vibe overall, more of a club/restaurant atmosphere. My girlfriend and I had a server that was super inattentive to us but extremely attentive to other tables. The food was GOOD and not too expensive.
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Donald
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the atmosphere were outstanding. Love music was top notch. The prices for sub par food was the only discouraged part. Overall had a great time.
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Ajah
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is amazing and the waiters was amazing with the services.
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Marlen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to chemistry and I loved it. Service was great all very nice and friendly. Food was so good and the drinks were just a good. If you’re looking for an aesthetic atmosphere with great food/drink presentations, chemistry would be the place.
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Rosalyn
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, beverages, ambience, service, and entertainment were all top notch! An absolute premier experience.
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Stephen
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went there for a valentine's day weekend. Everything from the ambiance to the food, music and service was top notch. Made the trip to Chicago worth it. We would definitely go again.
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Chantal
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, drinks were amazing. The ambience was amazing. They’re a bit on the pricey side and if you’re celebrating a birthday you get anything like a desert. But overall great experience I’ll definitely go back!
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.5 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 127 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon Strips$22.00

Wagyu Sliders$19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)$18.00

Truffle Alfredo Fries$18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine Alfredo$35.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Pasta alla Vodka$25.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

The Engagement

Airline Chicken$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00

The Marriage

Steak Frites$48.00

Filet Mignon*$54.00

The Cowboy*$74.00

Lamb Chops$54.00

Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat You$398.00

Surf & Turf$310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet Mignon$285.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00

Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00

Asparagus$14.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter Cake$20.00

Fried Oreos$14.00

Ice Cream$8.00

Banana Foster$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Chemistry offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chemistry restaurant rated?

Is Chemistry currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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