Chemistry

4.4

1595 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Airline Chicken$38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak Frites$48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*$54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*$74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb Chops$54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat You$398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & Turf$310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet Mignon$285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00
Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00
Asparagus$14.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Creamed Corn$14.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter Cake$20.00
Fried Oreos$14.00
Ice Cream$8.00
Banana Foster$22.00

What 1,595 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food," attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with live music and DJs enhancing the vibe. While some guests found the noise level high, the "beautiful setting" and "delicious dishes" make it a popular choice for special occasions.

1,595 Reviews

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Kolbi
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Conversation starter cards on the table were great for breaking the ice! Salmon was great. Lamb Chops were pretty fatty. Drinks were delicious! Live music was amazing. Very loud. Parking and valet nearby. Dress to impress.
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Monique
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was from out of State… made reservations that weren’t kept with a long wait and no accommodations. Very disappointed to have traveled and no follow up
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Krystal
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my birthday and from the door to receiving the bill the entire experience was great! 10/10 recommend
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Raymaine
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true vibe and experience that most will crave to experience again and again 5stars highly recommended!
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Vanity
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Chemistry was amazing! The service was top tier and the atmosphere was breathtaking! I will definitely be double back!
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Tee
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
10/10. Staff was warm and friendly. Food was absolutely amazing as well as the drinks.
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Courtney
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here twice…. First time it was my birthday the whole experience was a 10/10, Service was excellent, music, etc. I had lamb chops/Mac & they were so good. I went here on 12/23/24 the service wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t good either. I stated online in the comments that it was my bf birthday, didn’t get a birthday menu. Didn’t get the “table smoke” this time, didn’t get the cards that come on your table (when most younger content creators come for the aesthetic besides the food) didn’t get asked do we want to order drinks I almost forgot to get one! Speed up.. Everybody at my table had gotten they food atleast 10/15 minutes before me and the waiter had to ask me “what I order again”.. I ordered the same thing as the person across from me… The waiter was really nice he just seemed to be in a rush. It was busy but still. Slow Down. The vibes were there music is good, the band was okay to us I prefer the regular music it’s not worth the 5% live entertainment fee tbh. Overall it’s a cool restaurant with a nice staff, cool vibe and great food!
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Latashua
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed Funday Brunch. My son celebrating his 21st birthday here and really enjoyed his experience. The vibe was definitely fitting for his age group. The M.C. was energetic and the d.j. kept the crowd grooving. His friends said that they would for sure come back again.
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Veneta
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to celebrate my God-Sister’s 60th Birthday. Chemistry didn’t disappoint us!!! We had a phenomenal time together with our server, Jerrod, whom became part of our family! We enjoyed our delicious food, awesome singers & band, and joyous ambiance! We will be back again! Veneta and my 3 Sisters
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Aaron
Cleveland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The entertainment was too loud and the food was below average especially for the price point. The chair I sat in had wobbly legs and I felt as though I’d fall to the floor all night. I was served wine in a dirty glass and it took about 20 minutes for the issue to be rectified. Overall less than ideal experience
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1595 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon Strips$22.00

Wagyu Sliders$19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)$18.00

Truffle Alfredo Fries$18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine Alfredo$35.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Pasta alla Vodka$25.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

The Engagement

Airline Chicken$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00

The Marriage

Steak Frites$48.00

Filet Mignon*$54.00

The Cowboy*$74.00

Lamb Chops$54.00

Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat You$398.00

Surf & Turf$310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet Mignon$285.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00

Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00

Asparagus$14.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter Cake$20.00

Fried Oreos$14.00

Ice Cream$8.00

Banana Foster$22.00

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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