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South Branch, Chicago, IL

South Branch

4.7
4.7
1250 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Branch offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service" in a perfect location near the Lyric Opera. Ideal for lunch or pre-theater dinners, it features a lovely patio with a "beautiful view of the river." While some find it noisy, the "great beer selection" and "delicious" dishes make it a favorite spot.

1,250 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I always have a very good experience at this South branch!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This experience was awesome. The customer service was great. My waitress, her name was Amberly, and she was very attentive and kind, her customer service skills are impeccable and made the experience even more pleasant. I can't wait to come back.

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  3. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant was recommended for Pre-Theater dinner. Our server was wonderful and the food was great and out in time for us to get to the pre-lecture at the Joffrey. BUT THE NOISE level was nerve racking. We couldn't hear each other and so discussion was impossible without repeating your self continually. This will be on our list to NOT eat at if you are having a date night of dinner and ballet/opera. Sorry if I work at CME I would have probably loved all the chatter.

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  4. Jerilynn

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food, but the restaurant is extremely noisy.

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  5. SHAUN

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    South Branch always takes care of myself and my company on all of our lunch and dinner reservations.
    South BranchResponded on February 27, 2025
    Shaun, thanks for choosing to dine with us! We're happy to hear your company enjoys their South Branch experiences. Cheers!

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  6. Lisa

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We did not get our order taken until 25 minutes after we sat down. I recommend hiring an additional waitress. On top of that, the food was very disappointing. The steak from the Honey Garlic Skirt Steak was fatty, The Chicken Kung Pao lacked flavor and had mushy rice. This is a huge departure from my last visit. I won't be back.

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  7. Sheila

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was too noisy. I shouldn’t have to shout at my companion during my meal.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good. The server was hovering quite a lot.

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  9. Linda

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a 4:45 reservation for a pre-Lyric Opera show at 7:00 pm and to catch up after the holidays. We had cocktails (Espresso martini and Tito’s martini) and shared two apps - the calamari and the poke tuna nachos. Food and drinks were excellent and enough for dinner. Service was perfect - attentive, but never too attentive. We were never rushed and had plenty of time to chat and have a coffee to finish. Location is PERFECT for the Lyric. It got a little noisy at 6:00. Highly recommended!

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  10. Kevin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service. Perfect spot for a catch-up lunch.
    South BranchResponded on February 4, 2025
    We love a yap session of lunch! Thanks for popping in and taking the time to leave a review. Cheers!

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FAQs

South Branch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 546-6177.

South Branch is rated 4.7 stars by 1250 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for South Branch

100 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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