The Coach House

4.9

49 Reviews

$50 and over

South Indian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Coach House, 2x James Beard Award and Jean Banchet Award-nominated Chef Zubair's Mohajir’s latest venture, is a Tasting Menu experience featuring a heavy dose of South Indian flavors whilst avoiding direct tradition. Coach House is located in the rear of Lilac Tiger's street food location, on Division St.

Our 7-course Tasting Menu rotates seasonally, and is featured on Friday and Saturday nights at 5:45pm and 8:30pm; this experience gives insight into the culinary traditions that Chef Zubair was raised with, reimagined through a modern lens.

Your experience can be supplemented with one of our thoughtfully-curated wine and cocktail pairings, or you and your guests can select your sipper from our worldly wine list, elegant cocktails, and vibrant and non-alcoholic signature drinks.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
South Indian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 722-6911
Website
https://www.coachhousechi.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3229
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Parking details
None

Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu | Table
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The total for the pre-fix menu is $135 a guest. Your $50 deposit will be applied to your final bill. If your reservation is canceled within less than 24 hours of your reservation it will become non-refundable. In this 7-course tasting menu experience, curated by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir, you will be taken through Chef's food memories of his home in Chennai, Tamil Nadu while also exploring the South Asian subcontinent. The Coach House experience honors age-old traditions while pushing the boundaries of South Asian cuisine. No modifications allowed. Please only let us know of any dietary restrictions and allergies to note. We look forward to serving you.
7 Course Tasting Menu | Chef's Counter
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The total for the pre-fix menu is $160 a guest. Your $50 deposit will be applied to your final bill. If your reservation is canceled within less than 24 hours of your reservation it will become non-refundable. In this 7-course tasting menu experience, curated by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir, you will be taken through Chef's food memories of his home in Chennai, Tamil Nadu while also exploring the South Asian subcontinent. The Coach House experience honors age-old traditions while pushing the boundaries of South Asian cuisine. No modifications allowed. Please only let us know of any dietary restrictions and allergies to note. We look forward to serving you.

What 49 people are saying

The Coach House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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The Coach House is a culinary gem in Chicago, offering a "wonderful, thoughtful" dining experience with inventive South Asian dishes. The "amazing and unexpected" flavors are expertly paired with wines or cocktails, creating an "unforgettable" journey through history and culture. The warm, engaging staff and chefs make each visit feel special and welcoming.

49 Reviews

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MattL
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire menu is well thought out from each dish to the drink pairing. The service is very attentive and the entire experience was very intimate which gave an unexpected community feel.
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Kristofer VIP
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner and wine pairings for 4. Compared to prior visits, the courses were of varying quality - some of the courses were flavorful and memorable, while some missed the mark. Similarly, the first and last wine pairings were terrific, as was the melon-infused cocktail, while the intervening wine pairings fell flat. The orange wine in particular should be permanently retired. Chef spoke for only a minute this time, while in the past he shared more of his personal life story and journey, including more about each course. All in all, Chef has enormous talent but did not lean in with as much passion as we have enjoyed in the past.
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Ekrem
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was one of the best places we have been in Chicago. Definitely will come back every few months.
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AIsha
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and the staff was so thoughtful about each dish
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Thomas
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, thoughtful food and wine. A great experience I’d happily enjoy again.
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Alexa
Minneapolis7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasting menu and wine pairings - loved the duck, scallop and crab and enjoyed all the drinks that went along with the experience. Adored the bit by the sous chef engaging us with the nostalgic theme throughout the evening. Wonderful night.
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Anathi
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The valentines day tasting menu w/cocktail pairing was an incredible journey into South Indian cuisine. Chef Zubair takes you on a culinary cultural tour of his upbringing with a undertone of his fine dining journey as well. The cocktails were immaculately crafted for each dish, and we both enjoyed the side quest of learning about the different cocktails. We will definitely return to Coach House.
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Mijo VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing and unexpected experience. Chef is so creative and very bold. Must try in Chicago
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James VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. . Great food. Fantastic friendly staff
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Mark VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun experience and fantastic food. Sit at the bar, watch them cook and interact. Great night.
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The Coach House is rated 4.9 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3229

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
South Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.coachhousechi.com/
Phone number
(312) 722-6911

The Coach House

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7 Course Tasting Menu | Chef's Counter

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