Recess
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- Good for groups
- Great for outdoor dining
- Good for special occasions
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Phone number(312) 801-1181
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBoo Kim
- Private party facilitiesOur sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Cross streetGreen Street
- Parking detailsA paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
- Public transitGreen or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
NYE 2025 - Recess House Party
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only8:00 PMJoin us this New Year's Eve for the return of the RECESS HOUSE PARTY featuring a 4 hour bar package, games, DJs, and dancing! Come as you are! Dress up, dress down, (hell, dress in a toga for all we care) this is your party and we'll be there to make sure you have everything you need to ring in 2025. Doors open at 8pm. Bar package begins at 9pm and lasts until 1am. Light bites will be passed throughout the evening. This is a mostly standing room event. Any inquiries, please email Info@chicagoinreces.com.
Popular dishes
What 1,465 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.2Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Gabrielle
Chicago
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michelle
Chicago
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ismail I
Chicago
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sherrie
Chicago
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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LionelL
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Chloe
Chicago
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Sandeep
San Francisco
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 1
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Marc
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.03 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
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Angela
Chicago
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Recess does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.
Recess is rated 4.6 stars by 1465 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642-6532
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetGreen Street
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsA paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
- Public transitGreen or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefBoo Kim
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(312) 801-1181
- Private party facilitiesOur sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/