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Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL

Carpenter Street

4.3
4.3
51 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Upscale American bistro serving Prime steaks, fresh seafood, special salads, sandwiches and pastas at neighborhood prices. Book a table now at your new favorite restaurant!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 900-0550
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, milestone celebration, or casual team lunch, Carpenter St is here to bring your vision to life. Explore our offerings and let us elevate your event with the perfect blend of exceptional food, service, and ambiance.
  • Private party facilities
    Carpenter St is perfect for business and private events, from small gatherings to full buy-outs. We offer a curated Chef’s Menu for guests to choose from, ensuring a personalized dining experience. With a sophisticated ambiance and attentive service, we create memorable, seamless events tailored to your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    At the corner of Carpenter and Washington, across the street from FedEx
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large parties of 10-20

    Multiple dates available
    Lola's welcomes parties up to 20 people and we have created an amazing Chef's choice menu. We have the Dinner and Lunch menus featured in the pictures. All Parties of 10 or more will be charged a non-refundable cancellation fee of $15 per person if cancellation is in 24 hours before reservation.
    Large parties of 10-20 Photo

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lola's Restaurant and Bar boasts a "hidden gem" status with an inviting atmosphere and "great service." Patrons enjoy "delicious food" with notable dishes like steak frites and burrata salad. While some diners experience slow service, others rave about "amazing" experiences, highlighting attentive staff and expertly crafted drinks. Perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.

51 Reviews
  1. Wesley VIP

    Detroit4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tried for the first time after the restaurant changed from Lola’s to Carpenter Street. The burrata appetizer was great. We ordered two different steaks for entrees, both medium rare, and they came out well done. Overall the quality was not near where it was when this was Lola’s. Service was a bit spotty during our meal but we’re hoping this was all due to the recent management change and that things will improve soon.

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  2. Foster

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay, kind of expensive for what it was. Not sure if I’d go back or not but great service and the atmosphere was still nice

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  3. carrie VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch spot. Food is delicious and the portions are huge. Love the staff too!!

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  4. Catherine VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lola’s has a great vibe. Food was delicious. We had a relaxed and pleasant lunch.

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  5. Kacper

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly overhyped. Paying $20 for pasta that my grandma would make when we couldn’t make rent…

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  6. Peter VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
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  7. Paige VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing- hidden gem of Chicago and service was great. Food portions as well.

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  8. Lindsie VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing Valentine’s Day dinner at Lola’s! The food was excellent - we shared the brussel sprouts & sweet potatoes, Carpenter salad, steak frites, & truffle fries. The service was fantastic - prompt, attentive and courses well timed. And a complimentary glass of Prosecco for Valentine’s Day! We can’t wait to come back!

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  9. Jose

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Showed up 5 minutes early to my reservation, they still didn’t have a table ready which is perfectly acceptable as my reservation isn’t for another 5 minutes. We were invited to sit at the bar so we grabbed a quick drink before the greeter told us our table was ready. She was very polite. After sitting down at our table, it took a while for our server to finally come see us, and I mean a WHILE. I understand that it was a Saturday and they were well booked but it shouldn’t excuse having the appropriate staff to accommodate for the volume of guests in the restaurant. Our server finally greeted us, didn’t seem too happy that I requested the Restaurant week menus for some reason even though that’s what we came in for. I believe she was stressed so that’s why she came off as if she didn’t want to be there. So as you can tell we felt unwelcomed. The food took forever to get to the table. To give you insight, our reservation was at 7:30pm and we weren’t out of there till a little past 10:30pm. For an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I wouldn’t imagjne a table of 2 staying at a restaurant past 2 hours, especially when they made us wait so long for our first course. As for the food, the Lola’s salad was a 100/10, Caesar salad was mid. Steak and frites were really mid, fries are almost carbon copies of Mcdonalds fries, except these are coated with minced garlic and herbs, steak was cooked well for the most part, it felt like it needed a better seasoning for it to stand out from other restaurants. My friend got a chicken dish, I don’t remember the name but hers was better than my steak. Very tasty and great portions. For dessert I ordered their version of a pazookie and it was great. Overall, food was fair, price was reasonable-ish, my service experience was poor but hopefully if you go, it’ll be on one of their better nights. Given that I went on Restaurant week that’s possibly why they were busy and stressed? I would not come back due to the long wait times and service

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  10. Ty

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere and of course the food. Great service and just a fun experience.

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FAQs

Carpenter Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 900-0550.

Carpenter Street is rated 4.3 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carpenter Street

111 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607-2117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the corner of Carpenter and Washington, across the street from FedEx
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 900-0550
  • Catering
    Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, milestone celebration, or casual team lunch, Carpenter St is here to bring your vision to life. Explore our offerings and let us elevate your event with the perfect blend of exceptional food, service, and ambiance.
  • Private party facilities
    Carpenter St is perfect for business and private events, from small gatherings to full buy-outs. We offer a curated Chef’s Menu for guests to choose from, ensuring a personalized dining experience. With a sophisticated ambiance and attentive service, we create memorable, seamless events tailored to your needs.
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