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(312) 444-9494
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago,
IL
60601
41.885803
-87.620661
Neighborhoods: Loop, Central
Hours:
Lunch - Sunday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Cocktails - Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sushi Menu - Sunday to Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday to Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Last updated 6.30.10
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Late Night Dining, Hidden Find, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
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What People Are Saying About Aria Bar
Featured Review
Fred Schlatter
Contributor
The Scene – Amber and violet lighting wash the oval room. Metallic tiles play nicely with shimmering drapery. The bar to the right offers stool seating, but modish lounge configurations throughout are more inviting for cocktails. A central communal sushi bar is glass and glows blue and offers a more serious eating space for loners or couples. Techno is perhaps too aggressive, and maybe too loud, but reinforces an intended nightlife vibe. – – The Food – From the illuminated sushi bar (and hidden hot kitchen) comes a pan-Asian menu focused on well prepared and…
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- Those craving privacy can slide into one of several nooks created by coiled drapes and angled seating.
- Know Before You Go:
- Adventurous eaters should put their dining fates in the practiced hands of Chef BK, who, with a nod, will happily create a customized menu based on preferences and what is particularly fresh that day.
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 37.5% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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01/30/07
Nice atmosphere, Minimal wine selection
by ganative79 at Citysearch
Visited the Aria Bar while staying at the Fairmont. I liked the atmosphere and would imagine that there?s plenty of people watching during the weekend. I was very disappointed in the wine selection, only 8 selections or so split b/w reds and whites, with the cheapest glass being $12. The food was subpar at best. While the miso soup was good, the beef noodle bowl was practically inedible. The broth was over-flavored and of course the veggies and noodles absorbed the unpleasant flavor. However, the beef strips were good, all 4 little pieces of them. My coworkers said the food in the main restaurant is better.
- Pros: Atmosphere, plenty of seating
- Cons: Poor wine list, pitiful food
11/22/06
Great place to sit and have a drink
by luvs2travel at Citysearch
We visited the old Aria bar which was very nice and the very next day were astonished to see that it was entirely torn apart for remodeling. When we returned it was an entirely new bar which looked great. It has a sushi bar that looks pretty good, we haven't tried it... yet. This is definitely a great people watching place and has many interesting spots to sit and talk. The waitresses are prompt and friendly. And on this visit we had a waitress when had served us before in the Fairmonts reception/lounge area. Unfortuantely we cannot remember her name, but she was really nice and attentive. And she knew her wine list, she was able to give a good description of and recommendations of the various wines.
- Pros: Great people watching, after work, before/after dinner spot
The Details on Aria Bar
Place Categories:
- nice atmosphere
- interesting spots
- great people watching place
- good beef strips
- practically inedible beef noodle bowl
- good miso soup
- subpar food
- unpleasant flavor
- very nice old aria bar
