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Dearly Beloved, Chicago, IL

Dearly Beloved

4.4
4.4
109 Reviews
$31 to $50
Dining Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Dearly Beloved is a beautiful mixture of cocktail bar, restaurant and journey of the senses. The new venture from Machine Hospitality Group aims to challenge your taste buds through textures, scents, and a symphony of flavors with unconventional, globally inspired ingredients. With a beverage program curated by master mixologist, Aneka Saxon and a vegetable-forward menu from Executive Chef Kristofer Lohraff, Dearly Beloved is ideal for an intimate evening with friends or a unique date night spot. The stylistically sinister ambience puts the guest experience at the forefront for a memorable night.

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What 109 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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Dearly Beloved is a visual delight, offering a "beautiful atmosphere" and "great cocktails." The "service is attentive" and "music choices are delightful," making it perfect for a fun night out. The menu features unique dishes like French Onion Ramen, but some find it "pricey." A must-visit for aesthetic lovers!

109 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance matched most of what I expected from pictures, with the exception that it is a bit louder inside than I imagined. We had a side room and that just barely made it work to have a conversation. The drinks were amazing and the staff were very knowledgeable (which I really appreciated). This biggest disappointment I had was in the portions for food. I anticipated regular size dishes (especially since our server said we could get a couple plates and share), but the portions were very small. The maitake karaage came with two mushrooms and could not reasonably be split moreso than two people having one mushroom each. The campanelle alla vodka ($29) was served as the amount you may expect from a side. For $30, I expect enough food to fill a standard portion, not a small side. Again it is a great location for drinks, and the staff know how to talk about the drinks, but I do not recommend ordering food unless you are aware it is small portions (based on the price, the flavor itself was good).
    Dearly BelovedResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 4 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon and will relay your feedback to our team!

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  2. Josalyn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best customer service I’ve experience in a while, beautiful ambiance with great food and drinks 10/10
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  3. Nava VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here over a handful of time and it’s always the best experience!
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  4. ELDAR VIP

    Chicago58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Dearly Beloved is a visually stunning cocktail bar where every corner transports you into a different interior setting. The ambiance is beautifully curated, making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate aesthetic details. The bar seating itself is a highlight, offering an inviting space to enjoy drinks. From the moment we walked in, the hostess was friendly and welcoming, setting a great first impression. However, the service from the waitstaff fell short. The experience felt rushed, with little communication or engagement, making the hospitality aspect weaker than expected for a place of this caliber. As for the cocktails, we tried four to five different signature drinks, and unfortunately, none of them stood out. Given that this is a cocktail-focused establishment, it was disappointing that the flavors didn’t quite hit the mark. If you visit, it might be wiser to stick to classic cocktails rather than their signature creations. While it’s hard to judge the food too strictly at a cocktail bar, there is room for improvement. The caviar cigars were a solid choice, but most of the other dishes leaned too heavily on grease, which took away from the overall experience.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 3, 2025
    We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even with a reservation there was a bit of a wait for our party to be sat but every employee was very kind and attentive. Our server went above and beyond to make our evening special and, without us even saying anything, management made a point to thank us for waiting and comped us a round of drinks as well!
    Dearly BelovedResponded 1 day ago
    We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.

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  6. Maggie

    Denver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy classy vibes, delicious truffle fries. NA cocktails were okay, but overpriced.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 3, 2025
    We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.

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  7. Priscilla VIP

    Chicago51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was Mia as we celebrated Galentines Day. She was superb, knowledgeable and outstanding.

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  8. Ronald

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to have dinner. A little loud but mostly from people having very loud conversations try to talk over the music. Only thing I didn’t like was the tip amount of 20% added to my bill for a party of 2. I always tip well but that was not right and then the nerve to have additional tip option on the bill. Service was good but not that good.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  9. Jim VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Come to Dearly Beloved for great cocktails, awesome ambiance, and fantastic service. The food is forgettable, but the rest is great. Definitely a must, but cocktails only.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on February 24, 2025
    We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.

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  10. Clemente VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a reservation. Paid for parking. Walked to the entrance and doors were locked. Unable to get. Staff was working and people were sitting on the bar being served. Knocked and did not get in. Left after 10 minutes.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hello, what is the name your reservation was under? We are not showing any records of a reservation in our system for the time you're speaking of. If you can provide a screenshot for reference, we'd love to see where the error occurred.

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Dearly Beloved is rated 4.4 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610-8100

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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