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The Emerald City, Chicago, IL

The Emerald City

4.1
4.1
267 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Step into the magic of The Emerald City! ✨

Join us this season for Chicago’s ONLY Wicked x Wizard of Oz-inspired pop-up bar, where magic meets mystery for an unforgettable experience. From emerald-green décor to Instagrammable photo opps, themed nights, Emerald Elixirs and Oz Eats, we've created the ultimate escape to Oz! 💚

Want to make sure you’re part of the magic? 🌟
Book your table here and enjoy a reserved spot in the heart of The Emerald City, complete with our signature cocktails and delicious bites inspired by the land of Oz.

Whether you’re here for a perfect selfie, an enchanting night out, or just to indulge in some sweet treats and live tunes, The Emerald City has something for everyone. Grab your favorite people (or journey solo—we won’t judge!) and let’s make this season one to remember. 💚✨

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Wicked Trivia Nights!

    Mar 18, 2025 - Apr 1, 2025
    Test your world of Oz knowledge and compete for prizes at our magical movie trivia night! Seating starts at 7pm! Trivia will be taking place from 7-9pm!
  • Ariana's Eras Night!

    Apr 3, 2025 only
    Calling all Ariana fans from 7pm-9pm! Step into a night full of Ariana MAGIC where we’re taking you on a journey through all her iconic eras!
  • Family Night!

    Apr 4, 2025 only
    From 5pm-8pm bring the whole family for a magical night with characters, face painting, mocktails, Oz eats and plenty of enchanting photo ops for all ages!

What 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Emerald City offers a vibrant atmosphere with "incredible Wicked theme" and detailed decorations that captivate visitors. While the cocktails and photo opportunities shine, some guests find the food options limited and service inconsistent. Overall, it's a lively spot perfect for enjoying themed drinks and ambience, especially for fans of Oz.
267 Reviews
  1. Nia VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed every moment of it, the music, the vibes

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  2. Chickita

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere,music was great,food was excellent .Definitely worth going to

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  3. Allison

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was decked out for Wicked and it was great but the music was WAYYY too loud. Especially for a Sunday dinner.

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  4. Kathy

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Wicked theme was really cute. The chicken nuggets and dipping sauces, cheeseburger sliders and parmesan fries were all delicious. Drinks were great and kept to the theme. Finished off with the ice cream treat! My only complaint was that the music was way too loud. We couldn’t hear our poor server and were unable to converse at our table. Loved that they played music from the Wicked soundtrack and showed clips of the movie/s on the big screens; but again it was just too loud for our liking :-(

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  5. Hannah

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot has become one of my boyfriend’s and my absolute favorite hangouts, largely because of their amazing pop-up bars. This time we invited some friends and they had a fantastic time as well! The Wicked themed pop up was incredible, loved the decorations and vibe! The DJ was excellent, the drinks were tasty and creative, and so was the food. You really can’t beat $5 for a mini slider, especially in the city! One thing though, our waitress was very attentive throughout most of the night. Unfortunately toward the end she seemed to completely disappear, and we had to wait at least 30 minutes for her to return. After getting annoyed (since we were ready to head to Tunnel) we flagged down another waitress, who helped track her down so we could settle the bill.

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  6. Kaelyn

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lot of fun for wicked fans but even if you aren’t a fan, the atmosphere was fun and quirky. They had a lot of references to both the movies, the books and the musical which was very impressive. The drinks were very tasty with a great presentation and the food was very tasty as well! For it being a free admission and just a cancellation fee to reserve the table, well worth it.

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  7. Yvonne

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It's fine. The content on the screen is weird and not from the Wicked Movie or The Wizard of Oz. The pretzel we shared was good and drinks are not worth $16 or $20. With this being said, there were some nice people there and there were also some belligerent ones. Large group of poisers acting like it was bottle service and they were at a club. It was 5:30 pm for god sake! Worth one visit though!

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the munchkin brunch today. We enjoyed ourselves and the decorations are over the top. As a kid friendly brunch the menu was very limited and not targeted towards kids palettes therefore I knocked a star off. Our server was lovely and engaging. I suggest 1-2 more face painters as the line was so long.

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  9. Laura

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I got the Glinda’s bubble cocktail, the pepperoni pizza, and fish and chips. All of these were very good in my opinion. The Wicked theme was incredible. The place definitely has bar vibes more so than restaurant vibes. The volume of the TV’s was a little too high for my liking. I would have liked for it to be a little lower so that I could converse with my party easily.

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  10. Matthew

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible service, food very average and couldn’t keep the game on the TV.

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The Emerald City is rated 4.1 stars by 267 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 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Emerald City

149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wine
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