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Sifr, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Sifr

4.7
4.7
275 Reviews
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
Meticulously researched, planned and executed by the team led by Chef Sahil Sethi, and mentored by none other than Chef Sujan Sarkar, SIFR is a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new lens of creativity.

SIFR’s dishes are mostly cooked over a charcoal and wood-fired hearth, offering Mezze and larger plates, best shared family-style, as is common in Middle Eastern culture.

We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. ​For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.

2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sahil Sethi
  • Catering
    On and off-site catering
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
  • Private party contact
    Heather Dougherty: (464) 204-8711
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Orleans St & Erie St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Guests must be 21+
    Happy Hour at the Bar Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us at Sifr for a delightful happy hour experience every Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at the bar! Indulge in discounted wine, beer, and select cocktails while savoring our delicious bar bites. Elevate your evenings with great company and even greater deals at Sifr.

    Happy Hour at the Bar Photo

What 275 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sifr in Chicago delights with its "great cocktails," "amazing hummus," and "wonderful happy hour." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," and "delicious, fresh dishes," including standout options like "date pudding" and "duck with pomegranate glaze." The rooftop offers a "beautiful and quiet" dining space, perfect for a memorable experience.
275 Reviews
  1. rahul

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe, super service and absolutely terrific tasting menu. Well worth the visit — go with a group to try everything!

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sifr was a disappointment. The appetizer platter was a whopping $40 and didn’t have enough food for 4 people. We had to request extra pita bread but quickly realized the spreads were running low, anyway, so the extra pita did nothing. We ordered a branzino for $42 and it was not big enough for 4 people, especially because there were no sides that came with it. So we also ordered duck. The menu is very awkward given the expensive pricing (with little that comes with it) and the alternative price fixe option as well. But worst (beyond the bland food and pricing) was the cold weather on the 2nd floor, so much so that there were space heaters but they either weren’t working at full capacity or the draft was really bad in this retractable ceiling room so we all had to put our down coats on just to eat.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Chicago124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and an interesting menu. Many choices for people looking for vegetable inclusive options.

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  4. MonicaR

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails! Hummus and Falafel were delicious

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  5. Mico VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food is amazing. Will be back here next time in Chicago.

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  6. Kendra

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love their happy hour. I can't wait until the rooftop opens

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  7. Renu

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner at Sifr! Gave us all a champagne tasting to start the celebration. Amazing appetizers—we had the non veg mezze, salmon, eggplant and falafel. Mezze is wonderful as was the eggplant which was so flavorful and spicy! Then we had the branzino and duck — branzino was delicate and delicious. My husband and son loved the duck also. We were recommended to try the twice fried potatoes with harissa and those were devoured. Last we had the date pudding with salted carmel ice cream which they topped with a bday candle. All in all a lovely celebratory dinner. Great waitstaff and ambiance.

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  8. Rebecca VIP

    Austin51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first night in Chicago for a four-day visit. Sifr’s tasting menu was all I had hoped for: I recommend especially the hummus appetizer and the date dessert. Wow! The server helped so much, and everyone was lovely, even to a solo traveler.

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  9. Jake

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a good value. Very nice staff. I’m looking forward to my next visit

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loved it. Excellent staff! Will be back.

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FAQs

Sifr offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (464) 204-8711.

Sifr is rated 4.7 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sifr

660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Cross street
    Orleans St & Erie St
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line Stop, Chicago Brown Line Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sahil Sethi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    On and off-site catering
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-Private and Private Events, Happy Hours and Cocktail Parties, Seated Dinners
  • Private party contact
    Heather Dougherty: (464) 204-8711
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