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Soul Prime, Chicago, IL

Soul Prime

4.4
4.4
518 Reviews
$31 to $50
Soul food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
A new concept created by Chef Royce. It's soul food restaurant offering an elevated experience. We are located in the historic Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Join us for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. If you don't see the seat you want available online, please give us a call. We will be happy to make you a reservation.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    Armitage and Halsted.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    8 - Halsted,73 - Armitage,Armitage Brown Line stop--4 blocks away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 518 people are saying

Soul Prime 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Soul Prime delights with "amazing food" and "excellent service," offering a vibrant atmosphere complemented by soul food classics like collard greens dip and fried chicken. Chef Royce's personal touch and attentive staff make it "a must go." While "a little pricey," it's perfect for "special occasions." Expect flavorful dishes and "warm, welcoming" vibes.
518 Reviews
  1. Tanny

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was amazing and well prepared, wait staff was great and we were greeted warmly when we entered the establishment! 10 out of 10!

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  2. Benjamin VIP

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I was at the bar alone me myself and I and I was charged an automatic 20% service charge. The service was horrible. I had a reservation at 230 and the host told me upon arriving at 220p that my table wouldn’t be ready for awhile. Said it was overbooked. I ordered my food and it came at different times. I finished my food before the part of it arrived. The issue I have is being charged 20% automatic and I had a horrible experience. I wanted to go back but I won’t.

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  3. Charles

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this restaurant. It was very good. However it was pretty pricey. The dining area was somewhat small. The food was seasoned well and the portions was good. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back.

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  4. MARKETA

    Dallas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic! The pork chops and macaroni and cheese were the best I’ve ever tasted. My friend also thoroughly enjoyed the fish and sweet potatoes but we were seated well after our reservation and we weren’t alerted to the fact that they were out of the cornbread muffins we ordered until we asked for them. The place is small and decorated beautifully, but it was a little chilly in the restaurant. Our server quickly changed it once we asked so overall it was a great experience…until we got that BILL!!! I’m aware that you can’t put a price on someone else’s work but we had 3 entree and 4 sides and an appetizer and our bill was well over $250 (and no alcoholic drinks). I would definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions (anniversary date, milestone birthday or marriage proposal) but it’s a little pricey for casual dining.

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  5. Lorena VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    When we arrived, we felt welcomed. However, the waitress Karen M seemed rushed to take our order. She didn't recommend anything from the menu, whether it was cocktails, food, or dessert, and kept coming back to ask if we were ready to order. We explained that it was our first time there, but she still didn't offer any suggestions which would’ve probably only taken a few minutes. It didn't seem busy, so we're not sure why she rushed the experience. Additionally, the food didn't arrive at the same time. We would have loved to try dessert, but the waitress tallied up the bill before asking if we wanted anything else. The overall experience and food were okay, but the waitress should have been more informed about the menu options and provided some suggestions.

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  6. Dominique VIP

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good food however the service slow. The place was decorated lovely but tight spacing

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  7. Nykurica

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much for your service today. The food, the staff, the ambiance, everything. Perfect place for our book club meeting and we will be back.

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  8. Gerick

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely becoming a favorite of mine will definitely be back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Them greens was bogus asf mixed with cabbage salmon salad was terrible season meat

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  10. cheir VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I truly enjoyed my dinner last night. The food was really good, and service was awesome. Unique and Chef Roy are gracias and accomodating hosts. The bartender and male server were also great as well.

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FAQs

Soul Prime offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 526-3049.

Soul Prime is rated 4.4 stars by 518 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
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Soul Prime

1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Armitage and Halsted.
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    8 - Halsted,73 - Armitage,Armitage Brown Line stop--4 blocks away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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