Award-winning

Parachute

4.6

1715 Reviews

$31 to $50

Korean

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

~Temporarily Closed~

10 years is an incredible ride—Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We expect to bring something new and exciting to the Parachute umbrella in the not-so-distant future. Until then, we look forward to seeing you at Anelya

-Chefs Beverly & Johnny

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Additional information

Location
3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(872) 204-7138
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston ave and side streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark

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Experiences

Private Dinner Nook for up to 9 People!
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an exclusive night out in our Semi-Private Dinner Nook with our shareable Chef’s Menu and Beverage Packages that seats up to 9 people! Just like back home, our communal dining experience is meant to be shared, and served in 4 courses. Chef's Menu is $75/pp + beverage pairings are $50/pp. $1200 minimum on weekdays, and $1500 on Fri/Sat. Does not include tax + 20% service charge Offerings are subject to change based on seasonality. Please tell us any dietary restrictions for your group at minimum 48 hours in advance in order to best accommodate. 6 - 9 guests for 3 hours. Deposit of $50/pp collected to secure the reservation which will be applied to the final bill. Fee of $50/pp if canceled within 48 hours.

What 1,715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parachute offers a "creative and high-end" Korean dining experience with inventive dishes and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "incredible flavors," particularly the seafood pancake and bulgogi. The ambiance is warm and inviting, complemented by attentive staff. Awaiting its new downtown location, Parachute promises continued culinary excellence.

1,715 Reviews

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foodie101 VIP
Chicago34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glad they brought back the delicious bing bread for closing night. Chef Kim embodies hospitality.
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ACH2020 VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad to say goodbye to Parachute but looking forward to what comes next!
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Anne
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED everything we ate at Parachute. We shared the Korean fried chicken, haemul pajeon, 30 day dry aged bulgogi, yukgaejang, and s'mores patbingsu. The vibe ws really fun and our service was great. When they open again, I'm certain they will bring the same care and expertise to another excellent experience.
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Wirr
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holly was fantastic! Food was great. Sad to see this place go from its original location… we’ll patiently wait for its new home and support them. Thank you for a great evening!
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Chgohunt VIP
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parachute has been a favorite gem and this was our last meal with them before its closing down service next week. I offer only the highest of praise to the chef/owners and their staff - what fabulousness you have provided. Looking so forward to the next adventure!
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Drinkwench VIP
Chicago21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say that hasn't already been said? There is a reason this restaurant has gotten award after award. Believe the hype. It's just that good. Despite the challenges a global pandemic has wreaked on the industry, Parachute remains exceptional. Flavors, combinations, presentation and service were excellent. I am sad to see this quality restaurant leave Avondale but am looking forward to coming back to their "new, larger space downtown" when it opens. Congratulations to Chefs Kim and Clark and their entire staff on 10 incredible years.
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RadmilaM
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Parachute. The seafood was the freshest and the addition of Korean style boudin noir to the appetizer menu made a very pleasant and satisfying experience. Sorry to read that the restaurant will be closing on March 23, 2024. Hope it re-opens soon at a location in Downtown.
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CharB
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were super excited to get a reservation at Parachute, but left feeling very disappointed. The vibe and service were good, although we did wait a long time between our starters and entrees. The restaurant is criminally overpriced. We paid $33 for a noodle salad that was basically cold noodles with gochujang. All the portions were very small though they say they’re all meant for sharing. Looking back through pictures in old reviews you can see that the portion sizes used to be much bigger. The food lacked both flavor and texture. Nothing was bad, but nothing was memorable either. We spent $100 each on dinner and left not feeling full. I feel genuinely confused by the situation because of the reputation of the restaurant and the prices they charge.
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CeCeM
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven't been here since before the pandemic. I'm beyond thrilled that this place is still around. Everything is still absolutely high quality - the food, the service, the ambiance - I can't wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu,ambience was good small restaurant. Will come back.
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Parachute is rated 4.6 stars by 1715 OpenTable diners.

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3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(872) 204-7138
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Korean, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston ave and side streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark

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Parachute

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