LIVA at Chicago Winery

4.2

268 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Good for groups

LIVA at Chicago Winery is a chef-driven, community-inspired restaurant for locals & visitors alike located in River North. Deriving its name from the Scandinavian word “liv”- meaning “life”- & evoking a sense of the passage of time and the joy of the journey, featuring a modern-American menu from Chef Andrew Graves that focuses on market-driven ingredients sourced close to home. LIVA’s communal setting, creative menus, beverage &
wine selections set the tone as the perfect gathering place, all set against the backdrop of a working winery. In addition to the crave-able savory menu, LIVA is pleased to offer an exciting range of cocktails, sourcing inspiration from around the world & using seasonal ingredients.

20% gratuity is applied to all parties with 6 or more guests

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 763-3674
Website
https://livachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andrew Graves
Catering
Our all-inclusive packages come with wines made on-site and chef-driven cuisine from homegrown Midwesterner Andrew Graves — past credentials include Alinea, The Promontory, and Tribeca Grill — who puts the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. Visit chiwinery.com
Private party facilities
Looking for a Chicago wedding venue with a view? You’ve come to the right place. With room for up to 215 of your nearest and dearest, Chicago Winery makes the perfect backdrop for any kind of wedding event, from ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours to engagement parties and send-off brunches. Visit chiwinery.com

Location
739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-3501
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Superior Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Chicago Winery
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Chicago's only working winery. We're offering a holiday menu crafted by our culinary team, as well as speciality sparkling cocktails and wine produced at our on-site winery here in River North. Our dinner menu will be available à la carte. Dinner reservations are available from 5:30pm-10:30pm. We are happy to welcome groups up to 12. Join us for a New Year's Eve to remember as a raise a glass to 2025!

Offers

Happy Hour at Chicago Winery!
Multiple dates available
Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Come join us Monday - Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Bar and on the Patio $7 Specialty Cocktail $3 Croquettes $9 Select Wines

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Great for fine wines
Chicago
Great for fine wines
Chicago
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

LIVA at Chicago Winery exudes charm and elegance with its "delicious food" and "excellent wine" crafted on-site. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" from staff like Carlos and Amir. The cozy atmosphere, highlighted by a fireplace, enhances its allure. Perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings, LIVA offers a genuine Chicago experience.

268 Reviews

J
John
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and a wonderful ambiance. We had a great meal and the chef’s choices were spectacular.
Is this helpful?
C
Caitlin
Detroit
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and food. As a solo diner, I felt a bit ignored in favor of other parties. The service was a downside, and the prices are high (I'd say this is normal for Chicago, but especially here when the experience wasn't outstanding).
Is this helpful?
J
JeTaun
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shared plates were perfect for a party of 2. The fire place makes for a very calm and cozy atmosphere.
Is this helpful?
j
judy
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food not great on happy hour menu. Some of their happy hour menu items were the same price as the menu items. Not very tasty, service was slow and just an overall weird vibe in there. I don’t think we’ll return.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on November 5, 2024
Judy - Thank you for your feedback from your visit with us on Friday. I am sorry to learn that your experience with us fell short, but I do appreciate the feedback, and will be sure to address this these concerns with our bartender and culinary team. I have also sent you a private message and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Toni Zuzolo
Is this helpful?
P
Phuong Anh
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was rather bright and didn’t have a super romantic vibe. The staff were nice and engaging, yet food was just OK. We ordered mussel (very salty, one of the mussel did not taste fresh), arugula salad (way too soaked in dressing. The dressing was not well balanced and some part was salty), and ribs (just a few small pieces that were covered in pickles. Overall, decent flavours but nothing amazing). Their riesling was great, and I purchased a bottle. I had to ask them to give me the wine bottle after paying as they have forgotten.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on November 5, 2024
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent dining experience with us. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the service and the wine. I will be sure to discuss your feedback on the food with our culinary team. I hope you enjoyed the bottle of Riesling, and we look forward to seeing you at the winery again soon. Cheers!
Is this helpful?
E
Erina
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall! So calm and had an enjoyable time with my family.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on November 5, 2024
Erina, Thank you for joining us, and for the 5 stars! We are glad to know you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you at the winery again soon. Cheers!
Is this helpful?
A
Alexandra
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place . Welcoming and friendly host . Happy hour food was good . Service and attentiveness was a little slow and the tables near the fireplace are too close together. There is music but no too loud . I would come back again .
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on October 6, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review of Liva! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and felt welcomed by our friendly host. It's great to hear you liked our happy hour food and the music vibe! We appreciate your feedback about the service speed and table spacing; we’ll certainly look into that to enhance the experience for our guests. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another visit!
Is this helpful?
J
Janner
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salmon skewers were wonderful. And the sweet potato chips with smoked yogurt was a unique and wonderful appetizer. Yum.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on October 6, 2024
Thank you for your delightful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the salmon skewers and found the sweet potato chips with smoked yogurt to be a unique appetizer. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to have you back for more delicious bites! Yum indeed!
Is this helpful?
K
Kristin
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The servers were great, but the food servings were small for the price and the food was just okay.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on September 13, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you had a positive experience with our servers. I’m sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations in terms of portion size and quality. We’re always striving to improve, and your comments will help us enhance our offerings. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future.
Is this helpful?
D
Doreen
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great food. We had trouble with a gift certificate but the manager went above and beyond to ensure he found it in his system and didn’t affect our experience. Loved it. Must go place.
LIVA at Chicago WineryResponded on October 6, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It’s fantastic to know that our manager was able to resolve the gift certificate issue and ensure your visit went smoothly. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to our must-visit spot soon!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

LIVA at Chicago Winery is rated 4.2 stars by 268 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

Experiences are available.

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-3501

Additional information

Cross street
Superior Street
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Graves
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://livachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 763-3674
Catering
Our all-inclusive packages come with wines made on-site and chef-driven cuisine from homegrown Midwesterner Andrew Graves — past credentials include Alinea, The Promontory, and Tribeca Grill — who puts the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. Visit chiwinery.com
Private party facilities
Looking for a Chicago wedding venue with a view? You’ve come to the right place. With room for up to 215 of your nearest and dearest, Chicago Winery makes the perfect backdrop for any kind of wedding event, from ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours to engagement parties and send-off brunches. Visit chiwinery.com

LIVA at Chicago Winery

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Chicago Winery

Offers

Happy Hour at Chicago Winery!

Menu

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is LIVA at Chicago Winery restaurant rated?

Is LIVA at Chicago Winery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information