Rivers

4.0

1749 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Good for business meals
Great for scenic views
Romantic

Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Building, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. Rivers is an all occasion venue featuring a relaxed yet upscale dining room & a large outdoor deck for alfresco dining during warm weather months.
Rivers is the perfect place for a business lunch, or for meeting friends after work for happy hour drinks or dinner. It's next-door proximity to the Civic Opera House, as well as all downtown theaters makes Rivers an excellent pre-theatre choice before the show begins. The United Center is also close by & Rivers is an ideal "first stop" for meeting friends for a Bulls or Hawks game. Please note: Rivers Restaurant does not take reservations online for parties larger than 14. Reservations are for Dining Room only. Patio seating is on a first come basis.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of operation
Reservations taken for Dining Room only. Patio seating is not reserved. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am to 10 am. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sundays 5-8 on Lyric Opera performance days only.
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ivan Fonseca
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

Location
10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Healthy Start$13.00
Egg Whites / Fresh Spinach / Mushrooms / Roasted Tomato / Asparagus / Feta Cheese
Rivers Breakfast$12.00
Two Eggs Any Style / Roasted Potatoes / Choice of: Grilled Ham / Sausage / Bacon / Maple Chicken Sausage
Three Egg Omelet$12.00
Choose Any Three Ingredients: Smoked Salmon / Ham / Bacon / Cheddar Cheese / Goat Cheese / Tomato / Onion / Green Pepper / Spinach / Mushrooms / Asparagus

Skillets

Served with toast

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Skillet$11.00
Sweet Potatoes / Brussels Sprouts / Mushrooms / Roasted Corn / Asparagus / Onions / Fried Egg
Hearty Skillet$12.00
Maple Bacon Sausage / Andouille / Ham / Spinach / Tomato / Onions / Peppers / Potatoes / Egg Any Style

Specialties

Served with roasted potatoes or fruit

Eggs Florentine$12.00
Herb Roasted Tomato / Sautéed Spinach / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise
Eggs Benedict$12.00
Canadian Bacon / Poached Eggs / English Muffin / Hollandaise

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & Berries$10.00
Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Griddled French Toast & Berries$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Gluten Free French Toast & Berries$10.00
Cinnamon Vanilla Batter / Seasonal Berries / Pure Maple Syrup
Muffins$4.00
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Toast & Bagels

Avocado Toast$10.00
Thick Cut Whole Grain Toast / Piment Espelette / Chili Lime Avocado / Roasted Tomato Garnish
Madison Street Bagel$6.00
Cream Cheese / Fresh Basil / Fresh Mint / Chives / Thyme / Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon Bagel$10.00
Cream Cheese / Red Onion / Capers
Plain Bagel$4.00
Cream Cheese

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & Yogurt$10.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Plain Yogurt / Berries
Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh Berries$8.00
Walnut Almond Granola / Choice of Milk
Organic Oatmeal$8.00
Brown Sugar / Raisins / Choice of Milk

Sides

Egg$2.00
Chicken Sausage$3.00
Maple Bacon Sausage$3.00
Pork Sausage$3.00
Smoked Bacon$4.00
Roasted Potatoes$3.00
Two Toast Slices$3.00
English Muffin$3.00
Green Salad$4.00
Roasted or Sliced Tomato$2.00
Fruit Bowl$4.00
Fresh Berry Bowl$8.00

Beverages

Coffee
Espresso Sgl / Dbl
Cappuccino / Latte
Hot Teas
Milk
Soy, Almond Milk
Iced Tea
Bottled Teas
Juices
Orange / V-8 / Tomato / Grapefruit / Cranberry
Mimosa
Bloody Mary

What 1,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
1.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,749 Reviews

FF
FergieFerg
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Reviewed on January 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
The Rivers is always a nice place to have dinner before or after the opera. They have a wonderful selection of dishes and the food and service are always excellent.
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YolandaR
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Reviewed on January 13, 2020
1. Overall 4
Always enjoy myself will it be the friends or the wine tasting.
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TimF
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on December 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
Average American businessman fare. Won’t disappoint, but doesn’t inspire either.
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EMKV
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Reviewed on December 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
We go here often before the opera. They have always been very accommodating and the food has always been great. The menu doesn't seem to change much, though. Looking forward to something new there next time.
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ChiFoodieGal
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Reviewed on December 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
Food here is actually really good, as are the drinks. Service was good and fast. We came for a pre-theater drink and snacks and had a great experience. the apps we ordered were all REALLY good - was pleasantly surprised. Would come back!
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Casey
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on November 12, 2019
1. Overall 2
Bad service. Couldn’t figure out how to get service or a table. No real host. Just a cashier and bartender who ignored us. Finally someone said just table and eventually a server came by.
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BusinessQ
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on November 3, 2019
1. Overall 4
Decent restaurant good food. This is silly open table to require more than 50 words this is filler people should be allowed to write what then want as little as they want
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LizfromChicago
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on November 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
Food : excellent, service: wonderful, company: the best.
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EWAG
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on October 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
Great atmosphere, delicious food and wine, superb service.
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NancyW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on October 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
Excellent food, great service. Lunch, dinner, happy hour.
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10 & 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

Cross street
Madison and S. Wacker drive
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Reservations taken for Dining Room only. Patio seating is not reserved. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am to 10 am. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sundays 5-8 on Lyric Opera performance days only.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
2 hour parking validation after 5:00pm.
Public transit
Wells Brown Line / Metra
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ivan Fonseca
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riversrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 559-1515
Private party facilities
Rivers, located on the lobby level of The CME Center, is one of the Chicago Loop's most popular restaurants. Rivers offers creative, seasonally changing, contemporary American cuisine with influences from around the globe. The adjoining wine bar, Rittergut, accommodates small private parties.
Private party contact
Dan Letcher: (855) 614-4647

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Organic Farm Eggs

Egg Centric

Healthy Start$13.00

Rivers Breakfast$12.00

Three Egg Omelet$12.00

Skillets

Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Skillet$11.00

Hearty Skillet$12.00

Specialties

Eggs Florentine$12.00

Eggs Benedict$12.00

Grains

Sweets

Belgian Style Buttermilk Waffle & Berries$10.00

Griddled French Toast & Berries$10.00

Gluten Free French Toast & Berries$10.00

Muffins$4.00

Toast & Bagels

Avocado Toast$10.00

Madison Street Bagel$6.00

Smoked Salmon Bagel$10.00

Plain Bagel$4.00

Organic Oats

Homemade Granola & Yogurt$10.00

Homemade Granola & Milk with Fresh Berries$8.00

Organic Oatmeal$8.00

Sides

Egg$2.00

Chicken Sausage$3.00

Maple Bacon Sausage$3.00

Pork Sausage$3.00

Smoked Bacon$4.00

Roasted Potatoes$3.00

Two Toast Slices$3.00

English Muffin$3.00

Green Salad$4.00

Roasted or Sliced Tomato$2.00

Fruit Bowl$4.00

Fresh Berry Bowl$8.00

Beverages

Coffee

Espresso Sgl / Dbl

Cappuccino / Latte

Hot Teas

Milk

Soy, Almond Milk

Iced Tea

Bottled Teas

Juices

Mimosa

Bloody Mary

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