Chemistry

4.4

1623 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Airline Chicken$38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak Frites$48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*$54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*$74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb Chops$54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat You$398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & Turf$310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet Mignon$285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00
Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00
Asparagus$14.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Creamed Corn$14.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter Cake$20.00
Fried Oreos$14.00
Ice Cream$8.00
Banana Foster$22.00

What 1,623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing ambiance" and "great food." Guests rave about the "live music" and "interactive atmosphere," making it perfect for celebrations. While some note issues with reservations and pricing, the overall vibe and "top-tier service" leave many eager to return.

1,623 Reviews

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Jonetta
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the live band music and the food was amazing. The atmosphere is a whole vibe. The services was phenomenal. Did I mention the atmosphere was amazing. I give it 5 stars and I will be back.
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Nathaniel
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service was slow, the food was amazing and vibe was outstanding. If you’re going for live music and a great time this is your place. But if you want to have a serious conversation with someone i definitely do not recommend
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Jessica
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting from New York the food was so good big shout out to chef Kenny he did an amazing job with my steak 10out of 10 recommended !
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Torin
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was 10/10 + service was fast and helpful
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Anthony
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely was the best fine dining I’ve had … good food along with the party vibe. Made me and My Girlfriend highly satisfied and we recommend everybody to go there if you stop in Chicago everyone was welcoming and nice
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Franchesca
VIP
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Made a reservation here on open table for date night … only to be told the kitchen was closed . Google also said available until midnight . Tried calling multiple times before arriving … no answer . Very inconsiderate… could’ve called to alert customers of kitchen hours .
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Tasha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was PERFECT the food was GOOOD the service was excellent everything was right
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Chula
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish the night was a vibe! Would definitely come back. Definitely recommend to all. As a girls night or dinner date or whatever.
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Devidian
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good atmosphere, nice place all around. I would visit again.
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Monica
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef kisses all around, ambience, food, and customer service, excellent! Ms. O was the life of the brunch phenomenal energy!
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1623 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon Strips$22.00

Wagyu Sliders$19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)$18.00

Truffle Alfredo Fries$18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine Alfredo$35.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Pasta alla Vodka$25.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

The Engagement

Airline Chicken$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & Potatoes$48.00

The Marriage

Steak Frites$48.00

Filet Mignon*$54.00

The Cowboy*$74.00

Lamb Chops$54.00

Dry-Aged NY Strip$79.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat You$398.00

Surf & Turf$310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet Mignon$285.00

Wagyu Tomahawk$480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14.00

Truffle Potato al Gratin$14.00

Asparagus$14.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter Cake$20.00

Fried Oreos$14.00

Ice Cream$8.00

Banana Foster$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Chemistry restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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