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Taste 222, Chicago, IL

Taste 222

4.8
4.8
291 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Taste 222 is the storefront showcase of Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital and consulting firm that invests in remarkable food, beverage and restaurant concepts.

Taste 222 is a restaurant and event space focusing on unique experiences with an upscale vibe. We are a full-service restaurant with rich beverage and culinary offerings set in a beautiful space reminiscent of home.

We provide “Cheers”- like service. We know our customers’ names, their orders...we HUG! With a family-like atmosphere, Taste 222 provides great service, and delicious, comforting food in a warm and sophisticated environment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 383-6620
  • Website
    https://www.taste222chicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Trubow
  • Catering
    Catering available for pick-up or delivery, see our website for more details!
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for an upscale and unique venue for your next social, corporate or civic event? Taste 222 is an intimate restaurant and gathering place where we celebrate innovative food and beverages with exceptional cuisine, service, and ambiance. We are located in the Fulton River District of downtown Chicago, just West of the river.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Canal/Lake/Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    230 North Canal Street Parking (1-minute walk, south on Canal Street) Taste 222 will be on your right
  • Public transit
    Clinton Subway Station, CTA Green, and Pink Lines Distance Ogilvie Transportation Center (North Western Metra Station) Metra Lines: Union Pacific North (UP-N), Union Pacific West (UP-W) and Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)Merchandise Mart | CTA Brown and Purple Express LinesClark & Lake CTA Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour Trivia!

    Apr 11, 2025 only
    Friday, April 11th we’re hosting a special Trivia Happy Hour! Cocktails from Ten To One Rum and Bayab African Gin and Caviar Service provided by local purveyor, Caviar Dream. We’ll be featuring their incredible caviar on a couple of special bites and as an upgrade to some of your favorite happy hour items. Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia will be returning as well, reserve a table for your team today! Great prizes provided by Ten To One, Bayab Gin and Taste 222. Happy Hour available 4-6pm, Trivia sign-up 5pm, Trivia 6-8pm, last call for food 7pm.
    Happy Hour Trivia! Photo

Menu

Taste 222's menu was last updated 2025-01-04.

$30 3 Course Lunch - choose one per course

Salad

  • Farmhouse Salad

    Mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomato, cornbread croutons, honey cilantro vinaigrette

    • Cobb Salad

      Bibb & baby gem lettuce, cornbread croutons, avocado, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, creamy garlic vinaigrette

      Entrée

      • BBQ Bone In Chicken Breast

        Amish chicken, molasses BBQ, sweet potato & kale hash

        • Ancho Glazed Salmon

          Faroe Island salmon, baby spinach, fennel, ancho honey glaze, tomatillo crème

          • Blackened Catfish

            Farm raised Mississippi catfish filet, blackening spices, braised collard greens, watermelon pico de gallo

            Dessert

            • Peanut Butter Pie

              Peanut butter mousse, Oreo crumble crust, toffee, chocolate & caramel drizzle

              • Key Lime Pie

                Florida Key lime custard, graham cracker crust, whipped cream, citrus zest

                Last updated: January 4, 2025

                What 291 people are saying

                Taste 222 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

                4.8
                4.8 based on recent ratings
                • 4.7Food
                • 4.6Service
                • 4.7Ambience
                • 4.8Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Chicago / Illinois

                  Best Value

                • Chicago

                  Best Value

                • Chicago

                  American

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                Taste 222 is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing food" and a "warm and welcoming" ambiance. It's perfect for business meetings or casual outings, with a "friendly staff" and "stylish decor." The restaurant consistently delivers a "great dining experience," with standout dishes like shrimp and grits, and "incredible" beer and wine selections.
                292 Reviews

                1. Claudia VIP

                  Chicago10 reviews

                  1.0

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  I love this place, I really do. We go to or order from regularly in the evening as it is close and food is reliably good. BUT, I took a friend to lunch yesterday. With a reservation we were seated in the back bar by the obnoxious wall of tv screens. The guests in line behind us were seated in the front room...WHAT??? I objected but no effort was made to accommodate us. My friend ordered the steak frites med/rare, the steak came well done. At 1:30 (we had a 12:30 reservation) the staff began removing chairs and table. It appeared the were preparing to set up for an event? We finished our meal and conversation amidst the chaos of the teardown. No one came to our table to see if they could accommodate us in a quieter part of the restaurant. Unacceptable. Those of who dine at your establishment are paying guests. Please remember that without us you do not have a reason to exist.
                  Taste 222Responded today
                  Hi Claudia: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent lunch visit. We were disappointed to hear that you encountered some issues, especially since you've enjoyed dining with us in the past! We were indeed setting up for an event and are sorry that caused a disruption to your lunch. We strive to provide a consistently welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and it is clear we fell short on this occasion. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and dissatisfaction you experienced. We value you as a customer and would appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Taste 222

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                2. Whitney VIP

                  Chicago18 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 13, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Always a great experience at Taste 222. I had a caesar salad with cajun shrimp and cornbread croutons. Phenomenal.

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                3. Samantha

                  Jacksonville5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 7, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Food was amazing and service was quick! Very nice and knowledgeable servers.

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                4. OpenTable Diner VIP

                  Chicago5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 6, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great meal and beautiful dining room. Enjoyed the Cobb salad, one of the best in the city.

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                5. Ramona VIP

                  Chicago10 reviews

                  4.0

                  Dined on February 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Had a great lunch with a colleague! Always enjoy my time at this restaurant and will definitely be back

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                6. Angelika

                  Hawaii2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My client and her guests enjoyed their lunch at your place. Thank you

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                7. Randall VIP

                  Indiana68 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 24, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great food, ambiance, and service! The catfish is a “must have”.

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                8. Kimberly

                  Chicago5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 21, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Excellent food and outstanding service I recommend this restaurant to everyone

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                9. Vince

                  Chicago5 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 20, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I had the shrimp and grits and it was amazing!!! And the Key Lime pie for dessert was equally amazing.

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                10. Laura

                  Chicago1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 20, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great place will definitely be back to try other thing on the menu.

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                FAQs

                Taste 222 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 383-6620.

                Taste 222 is rated 4.8 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a reservation

                Booked 8 times today
                Experiences are available.
                Google Map for Taste 222

                222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

                Dining areas

                Additional information

                • Cross street
                  Canal/Lake/Milwaukee
                • Neighborhood
                  West Loop
                • Hours of operation
                  Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Smart Casual
                • Parking details
                  230 North Canal Street Parking (1-minute walk, south on Canal Street) Taste 222 will be on your right
                • Public transit
                  Clinton Subway Station, CTA Green, and Pink Lines Distance Ogilvie Transportation Center (North Western Metra Station) Metra Lines: Union Pacific North (UP-N), Union Pacific West (UP-W) and Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)Merchandise Mart | CTA Brown and Purple Express LinesClark & Lake CTA Station
                • Payment options
                  AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Executive chef
                  Jonathan Trubow
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                • Delivery & takeout
                  Order direct
                • Website
                  https://www.taste222chicago.com/
                • Phone number
                  (312) 383-6620
                • Catering
                  Catering available for pick-up or delivery, see our website for more details!
                • Private party facilities
                  Looking for an upscale and unique venue for your next social, corporate or civic event? Taste 222 is an intimate restaurant and gathering place where we celebrate innovative food and beverages with exceptional cuisine, service, and ambiance. We are located in the Fulton River District of downtown Chicago, just West of the river.
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