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(773) 241-5200
5201 S Harper Ave
Chicago,
IL
60615
41.8009
-87.5882
Neighborhoods: South Side, Hyde Park
What People Are Saying About Park 52
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Vibrant colors, plush fabrics and over-the-top design are Kleiner's signatures, and those elements are no doubt present here. Who ever heard of a classic American bistro boasting velveteen polka dot chairs and palm trees? In this playful space--filled with as much drama as Carnivale and ROOM21--they're standard. Upstairs, a red-tinged lounge overlooks the energetic scene below. Executive Chef Chris Barron spins a locally sourced menu of salads, soups, steaks, fish, chicken and pork, with many ingredients plucked from Hyde Park's weekly Farmer's Market. A lack of fancy eats in…
09/11/09
My First time
by ejacobelli86 at Citysearch
After months and months of saying I wanted to go to Park 52 I finally found time last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised by the the range of the menu. The selection was mouth watering! Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable, and helped create amazing food pairings for us! I tasted tyku sake with my lamb. The lamb melted in my mouth! I would suggest Park 52 to everyone. The meals are delicious, the staff is courteous, and the prices are affordable.
- Pros: mouth watering selection
03/24/09
Great Dinner Destination
by Krazyinthecity at Citysearch
My friends and I choose Park 52 as our most recent pick for our monthly GNO dinner. The atmosphere is really lively with an impressive bar area. The entrees on the menu we found to be unique and we all enjoyed our choices. The winners with us were the Braised Short Ribs and the Scallop Entree served over Orso... both were very tasty. The wine list was short but impressive, and we enjoyed a nice bottle of Malbec. When the check came, we were all pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
02/14/09
Disappointing
by e84 at Citysearch
There aren't a lot of options for special occasion dining or date dining in Hyde Park, so my husband and I were excited when Park 52 opened just a block from our house. We were incredibly disappointed. The atmosphere is lovely, the decor is beautiful, and the service was astoundingly good (given that this is Hyde Park), but the food was mediocre. It had your typical fancy-steakhouse trappings and nothing more. Boring, boring, boring. But it is a new restaurant, and I certainly hope the menu improves because the atmosphere is so nice.
- Pros: decor, service
- Cons: mediocre steakhouse food
The Details on Park 52
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant shares a building with The New Checkerboard Lounge, so plan to grab a cocktail next door post-meal.
When to Go:
If you're looking for action, come late when the bar fills with grad school coeds from nearby University of Chicago.
Where to Sit:
If you're a food voyeur, you'll love the chef's table conveniently situated in view of the kitchen.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant shares a building with The New Checkerboard Lounge, so plan to grab a cocktail next door post-meal.
When to Go:
If you're looking for action, come late when the bar fills with grad school coeds from nearby University of Chicago.
Where to Sit:
If you're a food voyeur, you'll love the chef's table conveniently situated in view of the kitchen.
When to Go:
If you're looking for action, come late when the bar fills with grad school coeds from nearby University of Chicago. Wednesday nights, there's live jazz from 7pm to 9pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Private Rooms, Hidden Find, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
