Flatwater
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (888) 572-3944
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Kinzie Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart; Bus: Clark 22 to Kinzie
- Best of Citysearch:
- First Date Spot 2008, Lounge 2007, Waterfront Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 7am-10pm, Thu 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 7am-12am
Editorial Review for Flatwater – by John Gerard McLaughlin
The Scene
A street-level elevator in a former bridge house descends to a long dimly lit lounge with '60s-inspired varnished dark wood paneling and peach-colored stone walls. Inside, unwinding office workers, tourists and couples relax on white sofas and huddle around a fireplace across from the bar. Tables tucked into glass dormers offer great views of the river and the violet-hued Clark Street bridge.
The Food
The globe-trotting menu includes starters like baked Brie sprinkled with Indian seasoning and served with apricot cherry chutney, or tender lamb chops that tease the taste buds with hot Moroccan spices and cooling cucumber yogurt. A zesty chopped seafood salad, large enough for two, is a tangy mix of romaine lettuce, citrus cured shrimp, scallops and calamari tossed with sweet chile vinaigrette and avocado mango salsa. A coconut cashew curry over chicken and ginger rice blends exotic flavors in a mild sauce.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitDiners intent on a romantic meal should request a table as far from the bar as possible. The post-happy hour volume level can run a bit high.
When to GoBreakfast is served from 7am to 11am and features break-the-routine dishes like eggs Benedict with red pepper hollandaise and capicola.
Know Before You GoThe bar closes at 2am Sunday to Friday and 3am on Saturday.
User Reviews for Flatwater
05/16/2008 Posted by chidiner08
My husband and I have tolerated the less than perfect service because the location and atmosphere are so great. We stopped in for a glass of wine recently, and the new young bartender was very rude and the food was horrible! We're really disappointed as this has been a favorite hang-out for us! We WILL NOT be going back.
Pros: It's on the river
Cons: The staff
01/04/2008 Posted by jenna312
We went to Flatwater while visiting Chicago on Saturday (12/29), we were a little skeptical after reading some of the reviews, but we received great service, we even got seated about 10 mins early, the food was excellent, one of the best filet mignons I've had in a long time (cooked to perfection), and the atmosphere was very nice. They play good upbeat music in the dining area. It is a very trendy feeling place, kind of reminds me of some of the trendier spots in London. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to go out for an upscale dinner, be prepared with drinks to spend about $100 per couple...they also have a cool lounge area with a fireplace.
Pros: Nice Riverside Location
Cons: Small
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