The Lobby

4.8

1679 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for scenic views

Select from a memorable Contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes in an environment that blends the classic understated elegance of The Lobby's décor. Take a table by the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Terrace. Breakfast is a favorite with both early-rising Chicago residents and hotel guests alike, who swear by starting the day with one of the many breakfast options, while The Lobby's approachable, yet American contemporary inspired à la carte is ideal for power lunches and sophisticated dinners.

Afternoon Tea is available on Fridays through Sundays, with seatings at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Please visit exploretock.com to book your reservation for Afternoon Tea.

NOTE: ALL AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED VIA TOCK.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Baasim Zafar
Private party facilities

Location
108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Parking details
$28.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby at The Peninsula offers an "extremely beautiful" ambiance and "first-class service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "professional service," though some report slow service. The venue's elegant atmosphere and culinary excellence ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,679 Reviews

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Laura
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The host was a little rude but otherwise great experience!
The LobbyResponded 4 days ago
Dear Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Please accept my sincere apologies for any lapse in service that you experienced upon arrival at The Lobby. I would love to speak with you directly to learn more, should you be willing to share. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Julie
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Francisco our waiter was the best. I highly recommend especially around holidays.
The LobbyResponded 3 days ago
Dear Julie, Thank you for your kind recommendation of The Lobby, as well as your compliments of Francisco. We are delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Mark
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Poor service for a 5 star hotel. Quite poor. Dirty dishes left on table, sat unattended for nearly 15 minutes upon arrival. Had to ask for a server. Under seasoned food. Pretty room. Disappointed. Hadn’t been in many years and had always had a great experience but not this time
The LobbyResponded 4 days ago
Dear Mark, Please accept my sincere apologies for the most recent dining experience that you had at The Lobby, including the lapse in service. This is certainly not up to our standards. I would love to speak with you directly, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Tom
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Showed up 3 minutes before our reservation and seated immediately. Prompt service and coffee while reviewing the menu. The food was excellent! Would return on a regular basis if I lived in Chicago.
The LobbyResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Tom, Thank you for your wonderful review of The Lobby! We are pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to welcome you for another meal should you be visiting Chicago again. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Henry
Tampa
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and setting were excellent. The service was below expectations for this price point.
The LobbyResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Henry, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of The Lobby. I am pleased to read that you enjoyed the food and setting; however, I am sorry for any lapse in service that you experienced. I would love to speak with you directly about your experience, should you be open to it, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Kathleen
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
beautiful restaurant. Service amazing! Breakfast for 2 with tip- $100.00 Eggs/bacon/Toast/Coffee/Juice/Yogurt with fruit
The LobbyResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Kathleen, Thank you for sharing your 5-Star review of The Lobby! We are pleased that you enjoyed the restaurant, as well as the service provided by our staff. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Regina
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We haf our breakfast with you. My husband gorgot to say that we have a eeservation. Sorry
The LobbyResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear Regina, Thank you for dining at The Lobby for breakfast. We hope that you enjoyed your meal, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Sharon
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, good service, incredible atmosphere with holiday decorations.
The LobbyResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear Sharon, Thank you for sharing your review of The Lobby! We are pleased that you enjoyed your meal, the service, and the holiday decorations. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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HelenP
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Lobby for a family reunion and our annual kick off holiday lunch. Everything was exquisite! Service was impeccable, food quality great, ambience quiet and festive. Perfect for a holiday gathering. Lovely birthday dessert for our 18 yr old BD girl. You get what you pay for! The only thing I miss is the holiday brunch. Hope some day they bring it back.
The LobbyResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear Helen P., Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, and for choosing to dine at The Lobby for your annual holiday lunch. We are delighted that you enjoyed the service, cuisine, and ambience. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Dennis
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for holiday brunch and The Lobby delivered. Beautiful decorations created a splendid holiday atmosphere. The food was excellent, everyone enjoyed their dish. The volume was very pleasant, good for conversing. The room is just beautiful.
The LobbyResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear Dennis, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your holiday brunch at The Lobby! Thank you for sharing your kind review. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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FAQs

The Lobby offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6760.

The Lobby is rated 4.8 stars by 1679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$28.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Baasim Zafar
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.peninsula.com/en/chicago/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea
Phone number
(312) 573-6760
Private party facilities

The Lobby

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Lobby offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lobby restaurant rated?

Is The Lobby currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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