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Dearly Beloved, Chicago, IL

Dearly Beloved

4.4
4.4
116 Reviews
$31 to $50
Dining Bar

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

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

What 116 people are saying

Dearly Beloved reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dearly Beloved offers a "visually stunning" ambiance with "creative and tasty cocktails" that make it a fantastic spot for drinks and socializing. The staff is "attentive and welcoming," enhancing the overall experience. While the food receives mixed reviews, the "atmosphere and service" are consistently praised as "top tier."
116 Reviews
  1. Angela

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night spot !! Fabulous Drinks and the Short Rib Ramen was off the hook 🔥

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  2. Neelo

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually come just for a good drink. I can always count on them to get me where I need to be. shoutout to the bartenders! best old fashions
    Dearly BelovedResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  3. Abigail VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was delightful as always! Had the same server I had the first time I came and she was a DELIGHT! Thank you for the lovely evening, I will certainly be returning!
    Dearly BelovedResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  4. Joe

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, courteous and attentive staff. The Old Fashion was on point, will definitely come back again.
    Dearly BelovedResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  5. Joy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan the owner is amazing! Very hospitable and friendly. We are from out of town and are industry workers so we appreciated the great energy and service. Ramona was our server, she was amazing !!

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  6. DBuff

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was top tier. Loved how the restaurant had different areas, with different vibes. The food was great, portions on the smaller side. Great for a girls' night or a date night.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!

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  7. Stephanie

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The space is nice, the service was lovely, the cocktails were good but not life-changing. We were there during Happy Hour, which I was grateful for--their version of a Manhattan is $28, regularly priced, which seems insane to me.
    Dearly BelovedResponded on March 17, 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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  8. 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 on March 10, 2025
    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Dearly Beloved is rated 4.4 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

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900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610-8100

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin & Locust
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Brown Line- Chicago stop
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