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Recess, Chicago, IL

Recess

4.4
4.4
1465 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Recess

4.4
$31 to $50
American
West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.

Recess is a 21+ establishment.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 801-1181
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Boo Kim
  • Private party facilities
    Our sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Green Street
  • Parking details
    A paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
  • Public transit
    Green or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    8:00 PM
    Join us this New Year's Eve for the return of the RECESS HOUSE PARTY featuring a 4 hour food and drink package, games, DJs, and dancing! Come as you are! Dress up, dress down, (hell, dress in a toga for all we care) this is your party and we'll be there to make sure you have everything you need to ring in 2025. Package is from 9pm - 1am. Doors Open at 8pm

What 1,465 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Recess offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations and gatherings. Patrons rave about the "great service, and great drinks," and the fun-filled environment with games. While some food reviews vary, the loaded tots and Philly cheese steak pizza are popular choices. Ideal for a lively night with friends or a relaxed brunch.

1,465 Reviews
  1. Gabrielle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lot of fun! It was our first time there and we didn’t know what to expect but it was definitely worth it! We’ll be back again for more brunch and possibly a happy hour or two.

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  2. Michelle

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place to spend a Saturday brunch! I was celebrating my birthday and it was perfect. The games on the tables made it even more fun with everyone!

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  3. Ismail I

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Recess !!! Good food , drinks , atmosphere and the service was impeccable.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had so much fun as we always do. Took friends who were visiting from out of town and they loved it!

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  5. Sherrie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience to gather with a group of friends

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  6. LionelL

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience and nothing new here. Would like to see a dog menu at some point since it’s such an animal friendly spot

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  7. Chloe

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great spot for a large party, shareable portions and the marg tower was delicious

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  8. Sandeep

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor overall experience wont recommend to anyone in the future

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  9. Marc

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It took insanely long to get a waiter to take our order. Once ordered the food came out reasonably quickly and it was tasty, but our drinks were forgotten.

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  10. Angela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderdul first time experience. It was a bit cool and windy outside very lucky that there's an inside option

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FAQs

Recess does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Recess is rated 4.4 stars by 1465 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Recess restaurant

Recess

4.4
$31 to $50
American
West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Recess

838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642-6532

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Green Street
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
  • Public transit
    Green or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Boo Kim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 801-1181
  • Private party facilities
    Our sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/
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