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Bar area at River North Bistro - River North Bistro, Chicago, IL

River North Bistro

4.1
4.1
17 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
River North Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary cuisine. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 202-6050
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    River North Bistro’s semi-private loft area with separate bar overlooks the spacious dining room and can accommodate up to 40 for a cocktail style reception. Up to 30 can be accommodated on our patio along State St., and an additional 30 can be accommodated (semi-private) in our main dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Mandy Jezewski: (312) 202-6050

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Buffet

    $55.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with River North Bistro! The neighborhood eatery will be offering a delicious buffet menu for $55 per person, available from 3-7pm on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28). Kids 12 and under dine for just $25. The seasonal menu offers a number of holiday favorites such as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; Buttery Mashed Potatoes; Roasted Fennel and Turkey Sausage Stuffing; Roasted Turkey with bourbon & herb gravy and house made cranberry sauce and Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Diners will also be treated to a number of other delightful dishes such as Roasted Salmon with pistachio gremolata; Slow Cooked New York Strip Steak with herb jus and Green Bean Salad with cranberries, toasted almonds, farro and fried shallots.

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River North Bistro is a downtown gem known for its "bottomless mimosas" and delightful brunch offerings. Guests rave about the "fluffy pancakes" and "tender biscuits," while the "friendly staff" and inviting ambiance enhance the dining experience. The outdoor seating is a lovely option, and the restaurant's happy hour is a must-try.

17 Reviews
  1. Betty

    Cancun

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is by far the best one we went to in Chicago. We went for lunch and loved it so much we went back for dinner. Food was excellent, service was excellent and the music was good and not too loud which most other places were. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back next time we are in the city.
    River North BistroResponded on October 21, 2024
    Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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  2. caren

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 of 4 of our group ordered eggs Benedict and the eggs were hard on all 3 orders. Very disappointing- the meals were not good

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  3. Gretchen

    Key West

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose River North because they advertised a small German menu for Oktober Fest. Food was passable. Not horrible but nothing to write home about. Staff was friendly.
    River North BistroResponded on October 7, 2024
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope that you'll give us another opportunity in the future.

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  4. ibtihale

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time at the bistro. The food was delicious and the service was top notch (and the drinks)
    River North BistroResponded on October 7, 2024
    Thank you! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you back again soon!

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  5. janet

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We made a reservation however they had a big party. We waited a long time for food. Mine was cold so I had to send it back. They we’re accommodating
    River North BistroResponded on October 7, 2024
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're disappointed to hear that you didn't enjoy your experience with us and hope that you'll give us another chance in the future.

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  6. Lee

    Orlando

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great finish to a fantastic afternoon. We did the River Architecture Tour and finished with dinner at River Roast. Our reservations were at 6:30 but we got there 30 minutes early. We were told we could be seated immediately inside or we would wait 30-45 minutes and sit outside. We elected to wait and it was well worth it. The combination of the food and the ambiance was superb.
    River North BistroResponded on September 30, 2024
    Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you back again in the future!

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  7. Megan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst service. Totally ignored while we were there. Bloody Mary's were served not how the menu described them. No bacon no pickled vegetable skewer just a $15 sub par Bloody Mary. Food was edible. Flagged down who I assume was a manger to place a drink order. The drinks never came. I had to get up and go to the bar to get a servers attention to get our check. An epic disappointment all around. I'm sorry we stayed. The red flags were there from when walked in the door.
    River North BistroResponded on September 9, 2024
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sending you a private message shortly.

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  8. D'Andre

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place exceeded my expectations! Been looking for new bottomless mimosas restaurants to try and this was was a BIG HIT!!! Will definitely be back! The food is delicious, mimosas were amazing, service was excellent!! 10/10 for me!
    River North BistroResponded on September 9, 2024
    Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us. Looking forward to seeing you back again soon!

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  9. bradford

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor service. Took way too long. Over priced. Bad experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best experience we had while in Chicago. The food and drinks were amazing. The staff was lovely and celebrated my husbands birthday so well. The patio was gorgeous. Can’t wait to go again

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FAQs

River North Bistro is rated 4.1 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for River North Bistro

660 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-3830

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 202-6050
  • Private party facilities
    River North Bistro’s semi-private loft area with separate bar overlooks the spacious dining room and can accommodate up to 40 for a cocktail style reception. Up to 30 can be accommodated on our patio along State St., and an additional 30 can be accommodated (semi-private) in our main dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Mandy Jezewski: (312) 202-6050
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