Sifr

4.7

209 Reviews

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
(464) 204-8711
Website
https://www.sifrchicago.com/
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

Location
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916
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
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+
Chef's Tasting Menu
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Introducing Sifr's first tasting menu, a four-course journey through Middle Eastern cuisine by Chef Sahil Sethi. Each course is a testament to culinary creativity, drawing inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern ingredients and techniques while presenting them with a modern twist. Reservations for our Tasting Menu Experience will be seated indoors in the Main Dining Room. Gluten Free, Vegan, and Halal diets can be accommodated.
Late Seating: NYE Tasting Menu at Sifr
$95.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable culinary experience at Sifr! Join us for an exclusive four-course tasting menu, featuring a lineup of seasonal flavors artfully crafted by chefs Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi. Savor a curated journey through gourmet creations, paired with fine wines and festive cocktails. Reserve your spot for an evening of celebration and unforgettable flavors as we toast to new beginnings! NOTE: Late Seating has reservation availability from 7:30 - 10 p.m., please select Early Seating if you'd prefer a reservation time between 5 - 7:15 p.m.

Offers

Happy Hour at the Bar
Multiple dates available
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.

Halloumi$21.00
Halloumi cheese, fried, topped with honey, pomegranate molasses, and dukkah. Served with roasted beets. Allergens: Nuts, Dairy
- Beets OTS$0.00
- Nut-Free Dukkah$0.00
Hummus$15.00
Hummus spread made of chickpeas, tahini, evoo, garlic and salt. Topped with two pieces of falafel and Zhoug. Served with pita bread. Pita contains gluten. Falafel is made in a shared fryer with gluten. *Falafel is GF but is used in a shared fryer with gluten* (Hummus is GF, pita bread contains gluten. All Vegan.)
Chicken Hummus$17.00
Hummus spread made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and salt. topped with Sliced Shawarma Chicken. Served with pita bread. Pita contains gluten. Contains gluten and dairy.
Eggplant$17.00
Whole eggplant is roasted and mashed with tahini, yogurt and harissa. Served as a spread with pita bread. Topped with pine puts, pomegranate seeds and micro greens. *CONTAINS NUTS* (Pita contains gluten. Eggplant contains Dairy)
Falafel$15.00
Served with Harissa Tahini and Pickles (4pc per order) Vegan, GF* *(in a shared frier with gluten items)
- Add 1 pc Falafel$3.00
- Sauce OTS$0.00
Heirloom Tomato$16.00
Charred Carrots$18.00
Smoked labneh, hazelnuts, curry leaf thecha. Gluten free, contains dairy, allium, nuts

From the Grill

Black Tiger Prawns$25.00
Grilled Prawns served with Toum & Harissa Emulsion, Lemon, Dill, Pickled Onion (2pc per order) Allergens: Dairy, Fish
Maitake Mushroom$22.00
Grilled Maitake Mushrooms with Charred Yellow Pepper Sauce, Zaatar, Meyer Lemon, Parsley Allergens: Sesame
Chicken Kebab$22.00
Marinated and grilled Chicken Thigh served with Leeks, Cheese Fondue, and Pistachio Dukkah. Allergens: Dairy, Pistachio.
- No Nuts$0.00
Hoikkado Scallops$28.00
Hoikkado-style Scallops served with fermented Pepper Beurre Blanc (3pcs per order) Allergens: Dairy, Fish
- Add One Scallop$10.00
- Add 2 Scallops$20.00
Lamb Kebab$26.00
8 oz kebab of lamb with herbs and spices. Served with Tzatziki Sauce. Halal. Allergens: Dairy (Tzatziki), Allium
- Tzatziki OTS$0.00
- No Tzatziki$0.00
Beef Kebab$52.00

Shareable Large

Confit duck legs and thighs, glazed with pomegranate molasses, finished with onions, pine nuts, parsley. Served on a bed of Persian Pilaf. Gluten free. Contains allium, dairy, nuts.

Hearth Roasted Cauliflower$26.00
Roasted Cauliflower in a sauce of Caramelized Onion & Tomato. Topped with Pumpkin Seed Dukkah ( GF, Vegan)
Roasted Chicken$30.00
12 oz of chicken thigh is marinated overnight before being roasted, then sliced over a bed of creamy cous cous in a yellow pepper sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Lamb Shank$52.00
Baharat Spice, Persian Pilaf, Sumac Onions, Pine Nuts & Herbs (Halal) Allergens: Allium, Dairy, Nuts (can be removed upon request)
- NO NUTS$0.00
- Pilaf OTS$0.00
- Dairy-Free Pilaf$0.00
Duck Fesenjan$44.00
Turkish Pasta (Eriste)$24.00
Housemade Turkish Pasta cooked with a Lebanese tomato Harra sauce, finished with Pecorino cheese, contains Harissa and Olives
Mixed Grill$124.00
1 Skewer of Lamb Kebab, 1 Skewer of Chicken Kebab, 2 pieces of Scallops, 2 Tigers Prawn, 2 Maitake Mushroom server over Persian Pilaf .
- HALAL - Sub Chicken with Lamb Kebab$0.00
- PRAWNS ON THE SIDE$0.00
- NO SHELLFISH, sub Lamb Kebab$0.00

Sides

Persian Zereshk Berry Pilaf$12.00
Saffron Pilaf cooked with Zereshek Berries, topped with Onion, Pomegranate Seeds, Sumac. Allergens: Dairy, allium
Batata Harra$10.00
Fried Fingerling Potatoes tossed in Harissa Sauce, Lemon, Chives and Parsley Allergens: Allium *Fried in shared oil as gluten*
Baby Gem Fattoush$12.00
Baby Gem salad with balsamic vinaigrette, pomegranate seeds, and housemade croutons. Allergens: Gluten (can be removed)
Zhoug, Toum & Esme$9.00
Veggies$3.00
Freshly chopped crudite, intended to enjoy with mezze
Side Harissa 2oz$3.00
Side Toum 2oz$3.00
Side Esme 2oz$3.00
Side Zhoug 2oz$3.00
Pickles$3.00
Peppers$3.00
Side Tzatziki 2oz$3.00
White Rice$5.00
Side Plain Labneh 2oz$2.00
Side Tahini Yogurt 2oz$3.00
Side Muhammara$8.00

What 209 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Sifr offers a vibrant culinary journey with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Diners rave about its "incredible rooftop setting" and creative Mediterranean dishes. While some find it "a bit pricey," the unique flavors and attentive staff create a "memorable dining experience." Perfect for special occasions or a lively night out.

209 Reviews

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Judah
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall We had a great time (Rum Cocktail) very nice. The Original Hummus was cool, we’ll have to try some different next time! Dinner was Lamb Shank comes with rice which serves two people. Lamb was very dry and not good, we decided to order Lamb kebab which was very tasty definitely brought our spirits up!! Thank you for the amazing service
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Patrick
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food and service. Flavors and dishes you just don’t see everyday. An excellent location for a celebration.
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Lawrence
VIP
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, presentation, and preparation. Will definitely be back.
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jim
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food in a warm and friendly setting. A great experience all around
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Vijayalakshmi
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were made to wait for 25 minutes to get seated even though we had a reservation. And then they made us wait another 5 minutes because there was a chair missing. Food was good but not worth the price. The server didn't tell us that the from the grill items didn't come with any sides and we had to order a serving of pilaf separately after everything arrived and then wait another 10 minutes for it by which time our food went cold. Overall a pretty bad experience and will not be going again.
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SusanK
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The dishes we ordered were very good but the service and the ambiance were not of a sufficient level to support the price of the food. I'm glad I tried SIFR but I would not rush into a return visit.
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Annesha
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at SIFR. The food was delicious and our server was awesome!
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Samantha
VIP
Charlotte
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service for dinner at the bar. Food was excellent. Bartenders friendly,helpful and efficient. Fun vibe. We will be back.
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Robin
VIP
Chicago
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. The food was amazing and the bartenders made awesome drinks and had great recommendations for food! Thanks Roger and team!
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Rachel
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Sifr. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the entrance and bathrooms were fully wheelchair accessible. We started with the veggie mezze and tuna. The tuna was especially delicious, and we were offered crudite in addition to the pita because two of us are gf. We ordered the duck, beef, cauliflower and chicken kebobs, all of which were wonderful—highly recommend the duck! We will definitely be returning.
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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 209 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654-3916

Dining areas

Additional information

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 Dining
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sifrchicago.com/
Phone number
(464) 204-8711
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

Sifr

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour at the Bar

Chef's Tasting Menu

Late Seating: NYE Tasting Menu at Sifr

Happy Hour at the Bar

Small Plates

Halloumi$21.00

Hummus$15.00

Chicken Hummus$17.00

Eggplant$17.00

Falafel$15.00

Heirloom Tomato$16.00

Charred Carrots$18.00

From the Grill

Black Tiger Prawns$25.00

Maitake Mushroom$22.00

Chicken Kebab$22.00

Hoikkado Scallops$28.00

Lamb Kebab$26.00

Beef Kebab$52.00

Shareable Large

Hearth Roasted Cauliflower$26.00

Roasted Chicken$30.00

Lamb Shank$52.00

Duck Fesenjan$44.00

Turkish Pasta (Eriste)$24.00

Mixed Grill$124.00

Sides

Persian Zereshk Berry Pilaf$12.00

Batata Harra$10.00

Baby Gem Fattoush$12.00

Zhoug, Toum & Esme$9.00

Veggies$3.00

Side Harissa 2oz$3.00

Side Toum 2oz$3.00

Side Esme 2oz$3.00

Side Zhoug 2oz$3.00

Pickles$3.00

Peppers$3.00

Side Tzatziki 2oz$3.00

White Rice$5.00

Side Plain Labneh 2oz$2.00

Side Tahini Yogurt 2oz$3.00

Side Muhammara$8.00

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