South Water Kitchen

(312) 236-9300

225 N Wabash Ave (Wacker Drive)
Chicago, IL 60601 41.886 -87.626

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Neighborhoods: Loop, Central

southwaterkitchen.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu 7am-3pm

Fri 7am-10:30am-3pm

Sat-Sun 7am-2pm, 5pm-10pm

Price:

$

Last updated 9.12.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

At the bar; In the lounge

Other Locations:

What People Are Saying About South Water Kitchen

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – This bi-level restaurant boasts a classy, comfortable bistro feel, with roomy booths, rich wood accents and a buzzing open kitchen. Corporate types power-lunch alongside a pre-theater and post-shopping crowd on two levels. Considering the hip location, the menu is surprisingly budget-friendly. The upper-level wine bar attracts a relaxed after-work crowd, enjoying daily drink specials and light bar menu. – – The Food – The smart, sophisticated comfort-food menu offers starters like mussels steamed in chowder-style broth with bacon, leeks, potatoes and…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
A seasonal prix-fixe menu offers three courses for $35.
Save Money:
Every night features a different daily wine, beer, and pint special
The Extras:
Kids get a chef's hats, paper and crayons, and a menu that features pepperoni or cheese pizza, crispy chicken and mac and cheese. Priced at less than $10, the meal also includes a drink and ice cream.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Loved this location, the room was so much fun.
  2. Nice atmosphere and ambience and the servixe was excellent!
  3. An absolute must for people that like this bistro atmosphere
  4. love the atmosphere!
  5. Great location, not so great food or service
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The berry cobbler for dessert was delicious.
drinks
0.0% positive
  1. The after dinner coffee was cold.
food quality
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. The service was extremely attentive and the food was moderately priced for the quality and quantity.
  2. We sat in a great table outside on a Saturday night, however, overall, our party of three was disappointed with the quality of the food, as well as the service.
  3. Good food, but restaurant is too smoky
  4. The berry cobbler for dessert was delicious.
  5. Great location, not so great food or service
  6. Price/Quality of the food was excellent as well.
  7. Upscale American comfort food - we had excellent prime rib and a fork-tender braised lamb shank.
service
90.0% positive
  1. The service was extremely attentive and the food was moderately priced for the quality and quantity.
  2. We sat in a great table outside on a Saturday night, however, overall, our party of three was disappointed with the quality of the food, as well as the service.
  3. The waiter was great!
  4. An absolute must for people that like this bistro atmosphere
  5. Great location, not so great food or service
value
100.0% positive
  1. Their lunch prices are reasonable.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/30/10

TWAS AWESOME!!!!

by latdhod at Citysearch

I love the atmosphere! The waiter was great! His recommendations were on point and I loved every single thing that went on my mouth. I went with two other women and needless to say all of our plates and glasses were completely empty when we left! DEFINITELY going back soon!!

  • Pros: Service, drinks, location, food
  • Cons: you have to go on a roadtrip to getto the bathroom ;)
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/26/09

New Chef... Better Food... I'll Be Back

by sarahmill at Citysearch

We had a FANTASTIC meal before going to theatre. I wanted to stay for dessert, but it was getting late, so we''l be back and try some sweets next time. I also appreciated the large selection of wines by the glass and not named Mondavi. Great place to stop when in the Loop.

  • Pros: Very Affordable Loop Restaurant
  • Cons: Dining Room Closes at 10PM
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/19/07

Great location, not so great food or service

by topchef_aj at Citysearch

We sat in a great table outside on a Saturday night, however, overall, our party of three was disappointed with the quality of the food, as well as the service. The filet was overcooked and had to be sent back, and upon return, it was overcooked yet again and the quality of the filet was far less than you would receive at a wedding reception ("bad"). The pork chop was oversalted, but mac and cheese side was pretty tasty. Our waitress was disinterested and unfriendly, even though we were one of her only tables that evening. The after dinner coffee was cold. The dessert was probably the best part of the evening. We would not return, as there are definitely many higher quality restaurants in the area for similar prices.

  • Pros: Location
  • Cons: Food, service
2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/24/07

"watered down" on flavor and service

by joankiser at Citysearch

disappointing...food is fair, at best; service slow; not crowded on a saturday evening and we know why! spinach artichoke dip was bland, dinner salad soaked in dressing-unedible, potato leek soup, again, bland ....even the iced tea and coffee were weak. the only saving grace was the dessert. avoid it, too many other great places to eat in the same vacinity!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/03/06

Good food, but restaurant is too smoky

by raedward at Citysearch

Upscale American comfort food - we had excellent prime rib and a fork-tender braised lamb shank. The berry cobbler for dessert was delicious.

This restaurant has a very large bar area up front that permits smoking. All the non-smoking seats are downstairs from the bar, and the cigarette smoke descends and is quite noticeable.

  • Pros: well-prepared food, large portions, great desserts
  • Cons: smoky, erratic service

The Details on South Water Kitchen

Place Categories:

  • like bistro atmosphere
  • great place
  • great food
  • nice ambience
  • extremely attentive service
  • nice servixe
  • loved location
  • excellent nice atmosphere
  • delicious berry cobbler
  • excellent forktender braised lamb shank
  • great waiter
  • disappointed party
  • fun room
  • reasonable lunch prices
  • excellent pricequality
  • excellent prime rib
  • cold after dinner coffee
  • great table outside
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