Ada Street

4.8 (1092)

$31 to $50

American

1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642

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2 people

May 16, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Located in the Elston Industrial District--not quite Bucktown, not quite Lincoln Park--Ada Street offers dinner service five days a week.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

Location
1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross street
W. Concord Place
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Large Reservations
Multiple dates available
For parties of 6-16: KEEP READING Ada Street's private dining room offers an exclusive space to host your party of up to 16 guests. We've hosted countless birthdays, holiday parties, reunions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, micro-weddings, board meetings, work presentations, book clubs and more. Prefix menu required (ranging from $50-85) Drink packages available but not required Speak to our Events team to discuss dietary accommodations, food or beverage additions, and any other special planning. 📅 Tue-Thu: Any time ($500 food & beverage minimum) 📅 Fri-Sat: 5 PM or 8 PM – $500 minimum Other times – $1,000 minimum + $250 room fee Let’s make your event seamless—just choose a date and menu, and we’ll handle the rest! Text Ada Street directly at 773-234-1753 for: For standard reservations for 6 guests For parties of 16-40, we have the perfect space!

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22$52.00
sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22$68.00
gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22$71.00
chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22$50.00
verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20$52.00
sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20$65.00
pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21$75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21$60.00
barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20$71.00
gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20$65.00
syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20$65.00
red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22$80.00
cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19$92.00
de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16$82.00
cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20$105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’$13.00
white rum · branca menta · lime · ube · mint
peach mountain$13.00
dry gin · peach · falernum
chilcano$14.00
peruvian pisco · amaro · ginger · seasonal fruit
fucking french martini$17.00
vodka · passionfruit · raspberry · madagascar vanilla
killing floor$16.00
tequila · watermelon · jalapeno · sea salt · lime
seven devils$16.00
bonded bourbon · bitter amaro · fresh orange · angostura
me · myself an eye$15.00
mezcal · grenadine · vermouth · hibiscus · papaya bitters
little grass shack$15.00
rye whiskey · coconut · walnut · anogstura bitters
ruby lee$15.00
gin · pineapple brandy · sweet vermouth · rhubarb amaro

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gf$18.00
shishito peppers miso gf$13.00
leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gf$14.00
thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gf$22.00
brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*$13.00
carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*$15.00
barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gf$18.00
p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*$21.00
risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamic$16.00
bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancetta$20.00
parisian gnocchi truffle cream$24.00
striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gf$38.00
lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · df$28.00
16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*$50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jam$4.00
ea
chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea salt$10.00
espresso martini$17.00
vodka or reposado tequila
house amari blend$10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel
- 5oz$11.00
- 12oz$29.00
- btl$53.00
orange azimut · penedès · es '21
- 5oz$10.00
- 12oz$26.00
- btl$48.00
rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23
- 5oz$12.00
- 12oz$30.00
- btl$58.00
sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22
- 5oz$12.00
- 12oz$30.00
- btl$58.00
chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20
- 5oz$11.00
- 12oz$29.00
- btl$53.00
pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22
- 5oz$10.00
- 12oz$26.00
- btl$48.00
grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22
- 5oz$15.00
- 12oz$35.00
- btl$68.00

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%$7.00
hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%$8.00
ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%$8.00
sour rosè crooked stave · 4%$7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroni$10.00
albatross lemongrass tonic & q soda$8.00
sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spirit$11.00
italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beer$6.00
proxies n/a wine red, white or bubbles$43.00

What 1,092 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ada Street offers "amazing food" and a "cool, funky ambiance," making it a hidden gem in Chicago. With "outstanding creative, flavorful" dishes perfect for sharing, the restaurant is ideal for date nights or intimate dinners. Patrons rave about the "top-notch" service and "perfectly balanced cocktails," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

1,092 Reviews

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Kaylee
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The eggplant and lamb ribs are must tries! All of the staff was amazing and helpful. Best place I’ve eaten at in Chicago.
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Marianne VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food great atmosphere. Very enjoyable evening
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago2 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After asking hours in advance if I could be seated inside I was promised that the patio seating was, “heated and enclosed”. It looked like a glorified dog run (turf and stains included) with three tables set, a covering, and heat lamps. A huge let down as I’ve been before and inside is a wonderful experience.
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Patrick
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful restaurant. It’s really the only place around in the neighborhood other than the hideout and Salt shed. But definitely worth a visit. Small plates for sharing and EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. The service is also top notch. A Gem!
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Joanthan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My date and I went for our anniversary. It was our first time at Ada, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We each had a boozy but balanced cocktail, then ordered appetizers and entrees. Our bartender brought the courses out at the appropriate times and was attentive throughout the night. I'm excited to go back.
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Natnicha VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem with an effortlessly cool vibe. The food is outstanding creative, flavorful and perfectly portioned for sharing. Every dish feels thoughtfully crafted. The cozy, dimly lit atmosphere makes it ideal for date nights or intimate dinners with friends. Service is friendly and relaxed matching the restaurant's laid-back but classy feel. A great spot if you’re looking for a unique dining experience in a chill, stylish setting.
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Chris
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ada St once again provided a memorable evening of great food & exceptional service. The lamb ribs & sea bass were highlights but everything was incredibly delicious. We look forward to our next visit.
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Melissa VIP
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Veggie dishes were incredible! Octopus was overcooked and didn’t taste great. Really nice staff.
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Kelly
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is the number 1 reason to go here. I wish the menu was bigger but I understand that’s why the food is probably so good. Walking in is an experience. Dark (not a bad thing) my only issue was the music could’ve been 1 notch lower to allow for easier table side conversation. My only other recommendation is a Chardonnay by the glass option.
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Zachary
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always incredible. Love the new twists to seasonal dishes!
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Ada Street is rated 4.8 stars by 1092 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 16, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

1664 Ada St., Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
W. Concord Place
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of unattended street parking
Public transit
72 Bus to North Ave. & Throop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Bair
Entertainment
Tuesday: Industry Night - 50% for restaurant industry professionals
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.adastreetchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 234-1753
Private party facilities
Ada Street hosts private events from 10 - 100 guests. Reserve our private dining room for the evening, rent out our backyard for a birthday, or reserve the entire space for a rehearsal dinner. Whatever the occasion may be, we’d love to host you! Contact events@adastreetchicago.com

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Ada Street

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Large Reservations

sparkling · orange · rosé

petillant naturel martin texier · rhone valley · ‘22$59.00

lambrusco ferretti vini · al cer · ‘22 · emilia-romagna$60.00

white

riesling julian haart · mosel · '22$52.00

sauvignon blanc dom. pélle · menetou-salon, loire · ’22$68.00

gruner colston biblio · columbia gorge · '22$71.00

chenin blanc j. mourat · loire valley · '22$50.00

verdejo esmeralda garcia · segovia · spain · ’20$52.00

sylvaner vetter ‘sandstein’ · franken · ’20$65.00

pinot blanc brand 'pur' · pfalz · '21$75.00

red

chilled red les deplaudes · ciel d’orage · vdf · ’21$60.00

barbera la poeisa 'marassa' · emilia romagna · ‘20$71.00

gamay clotaire michael · vdf · ’20$65.00

syrah christian lericq · jamais malade · vdf · ’20$65.00

red blend dom. alexandra hote · tavel · ’22$80.00

cabernet sauvignon maître-de-chai · sonoma · ‘19$92.00

de-classified bourdeaux autrement · vdf · ‘’16$82.00

cab franc & syrah clos saron · sierra foothils · ‘20$105.00

cocktails

beach diggin’$13.00

peach mountain$13.00

chilcano$14.00

fucking french martini$17.00

killing floor$16.00

seven devils$16.00

me · myself an eye$15.00

little grass shack$15.00

ruby lee$15.00

dinner

shrimp ceviche serrano df gf$18.00

shishito peppers miso gf$13.00

leafy green salad avocado dressing · salsa matcha gf$14.00

thai beef tartare chili · rice cracker · peanut · herbs · df · gf$22.00

brussels sprouts gochujang glaze · v · gf* · vgn*$13.00

carrots harissa · feta · breadcrumbs · v · df* · gf*$15.00

barbacoa guajillo chili · smashed pinto beans · radish df · gf$18.00

p.e.i mussels garlic · white wine · nduja · focaccia · gf*$21.00

risotto blistered cherry tomatoes · balsamic$16.00

bolognese beef · mortadella · prosciutto · pancetta$20.00

parisian gnocchi truffle cream$24.00

striped bass salsa verde · fennel salad · grapefruit · df · gf$38.00

lamb ribs char siu · sesame · scallions · df$28.00

16 oz ny strip shoestring fries · garlic aioli · df* · gf*$50.00

after

brioche doughnut blueberry jam$4.00

chocolate ganache focaccia · olive oil · sea salt$10.00

espresso martini$17.00

house amari blend$10.00

wine b.t.g

sparkling elbling hild nv mosel

orange azimut · penedès · es '21

rosé dom. fouquette · provence · '23

sauvignon blanc la chapinière · touraine · ’22

chardonnay dom hoppenot · beaujolais · ‘20

pinot noir gaspard · loire valley · '22

grenache blend maître-de-chai · sonoma · '22

beer

munich lager paulaner · 4.9%$7.00

hazy pale ale modern dune · 5.5%$8.00

ipa more brewing ‘morever’ 16oz · 6.7%$8.00

sour rosè crooked stave · 4%$7.00

non-alcoholic

phony negroni st. agrestis n-a negroni$10.00

albatross lemongrass tonic & q soda$8.00

sound & vision salted honey · lemon · thyme · three spirit$11.00

italian pils untitled art non-alcoholic beer$6.00

proxies n/a wine red, white or bubbles$43.00

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