Tavern on Rush

“Its my favorite location for brunch, food was fine. Services is phenomenal. Big selection of food. Great place for brunch and to enjoy Chicago! I highly recommend and definitely coming back!”

“Tavern on Rush was a great experience. The potstickers were amazing and my steak was fire. The twice baked potato was just ok, but everything else more than made up for it. The drinks were really good too. One of the best margaritas I’ve ever had. The bartenders and servers were all super friendly and clearly knew what they were doing. The place was packed because of Women’s Night, but it actually made the atmosphere really fun and energetic”

“The food is amazing! I love coming here for dinner with my friends. The atmosphere is so beautiful and the staff is so nice. You can tell they really care about their customers. The manager even gave my girls and I a complimentary champagne to make the girls night even better! Highly recommend their ladies night as well where they give away a pair of shoes!”

“Despite living in Chicago for over a decade, I somehow managed to never step foot in Tavern on Rush. A personal failing, really. So when they opened their new, massive space, I decided Restaurant Week was the perfect time to finally correct history. The room is huge — dark, polished, and clearly built to handle everything from quiet Sunday dinners to full-tilt social energy. On a Sunday night, the volume was pleasantly moderate, though you can absolutely tell this place knows how to turn it up when the moment calls for it. Dinner started with a Caesar salad that was fresh, crisp, and exactly what a Caesar should be when it respects itself. I followed with the skirt steak, cooked perfectly and paired with chimichurri that did all the talking — it needed nothing more than a light pinch of salt. The branzino was also generously sized and thoroughly enjoyed, holding its own against the steak without trying to compete. I fully leaned into the cocktail pairing menu, which was delightful, well thought out, and eventually required someone else to drive me home. No regrets. Dessert was a single scoop of gelato, which sounds modest until you taste it. Be bold. Choose the cherry. Service was top notch, exactly what you’d expect from a place with this much Chicago dining history behind it — polished, attentive, and professional without being stiff. All told: worth the wait, worth the reputation, and worth wondering why it took me this long to finally show up.”

“Beautiful atmosphere and a great spot to enjoy brunch. The steak eggs benedict was delicious, and most of the food was very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the overnight oats/parfait missed the mark and wasn’t my favorite. The service was the weakest part of the experience. I had to ask for coffee refills and request creamer separately, which made the service feel inattentive. That said, the welcoming atmosphere and overall dining experience still made it worth the visit. I’d come back for the food and the patio ambiance.”