
Recess
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About this restaurant
- Lively
- Good for groups
- Great for live music
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Phone number(312) 801-1181
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBoo Kim
- Private party facilitiesOur sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Cross streetGreen Street
- Parking detailsA paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
- Public transitGreen or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,468 people are saying
Recess reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Sergio
Chicago4 reviews
5.0Dined on February 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Melissa
Chicago1 review
5.0Dined on January 25, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Megan VIP
Cleveland14 reviews
5.0Dined on January 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Gabrielle
Chicago1 review
5.0Dined on November 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michelle
Chicago6 reviews
5.0Dined on November 23, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ismail I
Chicago2 reviews
5.0Dined on November 10, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 20, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sherrie
Chicago1 review
5.0Dined on October 5, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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LionelL
Minneapolis2 reviews
4.0Dined on October 5, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Chloe
Chicago1 review
5.0Dined on September 21, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Recess does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.
Recess is rated 4.6 stars by 1468 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642-6532
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetGreen Street
- NeighborhoodWest Loop
- Hours of operationMon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesAmerican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsA paid parking lot is available across the street on Kinzie.
- Public transitGreen or Pink Lines to Morgan StopBlue Line to GrandI-90 to Racine (right off of the exit)
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefBoo Kim
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(312) 801-1181
- Private party facilitiesOur sister venue – City Hall – is an unparalleled choice for weddings, private functions, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial video & photo production, and fundraising galas. The building’s industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes, enhance the space’s timeless decor. With your vision, our team is ready to expertly host your event of a lifetime. Learn more about City Hall at their website: https://thecityhall.com/