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Dearly Beloved, Chicago, IL

Dearly Beloved

4.3 (128)
$31 to $50
Dining Bar
900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610-8100

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Dearly Beloved is a beautiful mixture of cocktail bar, restaurant and journey of the senses. The new venture from Machine Hospitality Group aims to challenge your taste buds through textures, scents, and a symphony of flavors with unconventional, globally inspired ingredients. With a beverage program curated by master mixologist, Aneka Saxon and a vegetable-forward menu from Executive Chef Kristofer Lohraff, Dearly Beloved is ideal for an intimate evening with friends or a unique date night spot. The stylistically sinister ambience puts the guest experience at the forefront for a memorable night.

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What 128 people are saying

Dearly Beloved reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dearly Beloved offers a "stunning and moody" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "friendly, attentive" staff and "creative, bold" drinks. While the food garners mixed reviews, the "truffle fries and steak burger" are must-tries. The venue is ideal for "a unique night out," but reservations can sometimes be challenging.
128 Reviews
  1. Shontele

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with amazing energy and esthetics but misses the mark on customer service and attentiveness.

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  2. Rosana

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s an amazing bar if you want to celebrate your birthday or any other important event. The staff is amazing, energetic and kind. I fully recommend this bar

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  3. Gordon

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience at Dearly Beloved. The decor is absolutely stunning—elegant, moody, and full of character. The drinks are creative and over the top in the best way, with bold flavors and beautiful presentation. The staff made the experience even better with their friendly, attentive service. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable night out.

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  4. Rogelio

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have a great time all staff was amazing and drinks where perfectly made

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  5. Shah VIP

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation for 8:00pm. Never ended up getting a table and was told to go to the bar. Was told I would receive a text- never received anything.

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  6. Vanessa VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, ambience and service! I’d absolutely come back!

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  7. Liz VIP

    Chicago82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time trying Dearly Beloved. The first time we just had drinks but this time we wanted to try the food. Our experience was okay could of been much better. The food took way too long to come out. Although they apologize in advance we were there almost a total of 2 hours. The server seems to have way too many tables so often times we had to wave her down. We were quite thrown back on why the kitchen was backed up with such a small menu? They could of offered a free dessert or something for the long wait. We really love the decor of this place and will give it another try at some point.

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  8. Donald

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour experience. Can be enjoyed for intimate settings or with a few friends. Drinks were top tier by top tier mixologist.

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  9. Malika

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dearly beloved🫶🏽...how romantic is that! The ambience, the food, the cocktails all amazing. The branzino delicious. The old fashion made to perfection. The truffles fries, the steak burger all a must try. To say the customer service is outstanding is an understatement. Management visited our table to personally ensure we had a pleasant dining experience. Great place for a sexy date night spot or evening out with family and friends. 10/10 highly recommend Sincerely, Cheetah Girl

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  10. Shay VIP

    Indiana20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time coming to this beautiful place. Happy hour was a perfect way to sample the offerings. Our server was engaging and attentive, the smoked olive martini was divine and the French fries to compliment it were perfect. Would’ve liked the portion to be a bit larger but overall it was good. Will definitely be back !

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Dearly Beloved is rated 4.3 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Dearly Beloved

900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610-8100

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin & Locust
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Brown Line- Chicago stop
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