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Opera

1301 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 461-0161
Not worth it
2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/31/2008 Posted by daw1999

Opera has a nice atmosphere but that is about it. The food is expensive and average and the service was incredibly slow. Ten minutes after we finished our apetizers the waitress came to take our main course order. My check for two (with tip) was $260 - this is partly due to the fact that we had to order two bottles of wine (what else are you going to do when the wait staff ignores you). We sat in one of the vaults - which sounds charming but is a bad idea; the vaults hide you from the only part of the experience that is worthwhile... the colorful interior. My advice - save yourself a few bucks and order Chinalite. Opera is an overpriced, average restaurant, with inadequate service.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Food, price, and service

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Editor's Review

Sexy, upscale Chinese hot spot slinks into the booming South Loop.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

Three sexy, semi-private vaults (tables 142-147) seat four apiece; there's also a private dining room hidden behind an eight-foot by six-foot foot oil painting that accommodates up to 12.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Bar

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Wed 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sat 5pm-12am
  • Sun 5pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Cash

Cuisines

  • Chinese
  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • People Watching
  • Group Dining
  • Notable Chef
  • Kid Friendly
  • Bar Scene
  • Private Rooms
  • Open 7 Days
  • Notable Wine List

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