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The Coach House, Chicago, IL

The Coach House

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4.9 (61)
$50 and over
South Indian
1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3229

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2 people
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8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Coach House, 2x James Beard Award and Jean Banchet Award-nominated Chef Zubair's Mohajir’s latest venture, is a Tasting Menu experience featuring a heavy dose of South Indian flavors whilst avoiding direct tradition. Coach House is located in the rear of Lilac Tiger's street food location, on Division St.

Our 7-course Tasting Menu rotates seasonally, and is featured on Friday and Saturday nights at 5:45pm and 8:30pm; this experience gives insight into the culinary traditions that Chef Zubair was raised with, reimagined through a modern lens.

Your experience can be supplemented with one of our thoughtfully-curated wine and cocktail pairings, or you and your guests can select your sipper from our worldly wine list, elegant cocktails, and vibrant and non-alcoholic signature drinks.

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Experiences

  • 7 Course Tasting Menu | Table

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The total for the pre-fix menu is $135 a guest. Your $50 deposit will be applied to your final bill. If your reservation is canceled within less than 24 hours of your reservation it will become non-refundable. In this 7-course tasting menu experience, curated by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir, you will be taken through Chef's food memories of his home in Chennai, Tamil Nadu while also exploring the South Asian subcontinent. The Coach House experience honors age-old traditions while pushing the boundaries of South Asian cuisine. No modifications allowed. Please only let us know of any dietary restrictions and allergies to note. We look forward to serving you.
    7 Course Tasting Menu | Table Photo
  • 7 Course Tasting Menu | Chef's Counter

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The total for the pre-fix menu is $160 a guest. Your $50 deposit will be applied to your final bill. If your reservation is canceled within less than 24 hours of your reservation it will become non-refundable. In this 7-course tasting menu experience, curated by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir, you will be taken through Chef's food memories of his home in Chennai, Tamil Nadu while also exploring the South Asian subcontinent. The Coach House experience honors age-old traditions while pushing the boundaries of South Asian cuisine. No modifications allowed. Please only let us know of any dietary restrictions and allergies to note. We look forward to serving you.
    7 Course Tasting Menu | Chef's Counter Photo
  • Guest Chef Series

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 23, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025
    The total for the pre-fix menu is $125 a guest. Your $50 deposit will be applied to your final bill. If your reservation is canceled within less than 48 hours of your reservation it will become non-refundable. In this 6-course tasting menu experience, curated by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir, along with a selection of Chicago's top chefs, you will be taken through a one-night-only dining experience that you can only enjoy in Coach House. The Coach House experience honors age-old traditions while pushing the boundaries of South Asian cuisine, and a gorgeous showcasing of the Chicago culinary scene. Spring 2025 - Guest Chef Series: Brian Jupiter/Azazi Morsi - April 23 Stephen Gillanders - May 14 John Manion/Adam Meyer - May 21 James Martin - May 28 Rishi Kumar - June 4 Chris Jung - June 11 Margaret Pak - June 24 No modifications allowed. Please only let us know of any dietary restrictions and allergies to note. We look forward to serving you.
    Guest Chef Series Photo

What 61 people are saying

The Coach House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Service

  • Chicago

    Best Service

  • Chicago

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Coach House offers a "truly incredible dining experience" with creative and surprising dishes, standout vegetarian options, and a relaxed atmosphere. The tasting menus and wine pairings are "fantastic," with chef Zubair's bold flavors shining through. Service is top-notch, and the intimate setting creates a "community feel." A must-try in Chicago!
62 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single bite was a highlight. We were glad we got the counter seats to chat with the chefs and observe their craft and expertise. We are already planning our next visit.

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  2. Zachary VIP

    Charlotte12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This establishment offers an intimate, relaxing, and personalized experience. The thoughtfully designed surroundings and limited seating create an exclusive and engaging atmosphere. The staff was consistently attentive, friendly, and dedicated to ensuring a welcoming environment. The chefs demonstrated a genuine passion for their craft, sharing insights into the culinary traditions and cultural influences behind each dish. I wholeheartedly recommend this venue and look forward to returning during my visits to Chicago.

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  3. Emily

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly incredible dining experience. They went above and beyond. Food was creative and surprising, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, atmosphere was relaxed and fun.

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  4. Tom VIP

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience, cuisine terrific. Last night a combination of Indo/SE Asia, Zabhar and Stephen Gillanders creations that were visually and palate wise fabulous. Stand outs were the modest appearing fresh oyster that stunned with chef's add ons , 3+ star Maine Lobster skewered, with red smoked pimento sauce and golden lemon dollops. This alone worth a journey. I was told this will be showing up on the Valhalla menu Wine pairings we thought were in bouquet/palate complexity reticent to balance or compliment the courses. Macon blanc came closest, while a Sicily aperitif offered multitudes of combating spices that did not well enough honor the menu gone before.

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  5. Samy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tasting and wine paring menu. Definitely would recommend. Michelin star in the making 🙌

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  6. Giselle

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing experience! Took my husband for his birthday. One of the best and most reasonably priced tasting menus in Chicago will definitely be back. Don’t skip the pairing it was worth it with each bite!

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  7. Fedor

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was incredibly prepared, and chef Zubair was generous with his time and explained the inspiration behind every ingredient. A special meal with 0 misses, truly a gourmand experience from the first bite to the last

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  8. Leon

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the 7 course table menu with one wine/cocktail pairing. Food Loved every single course! The Gucci Musallam Faraa is one of the best dishes I've had in the last few years. The spice and heat level was perfect, the morels were earthy and amazing, and the rice gnocchi/dumplings rounded it out. The black cod with Moilee Sabayon was another standout as again the spice/heat level was perfect and the cod was melt in your mouth good. The Duck Numidian was a perfect way to end as it was a fatty cumin/fenugreek/coriander bomb in all the right ways. The Halo Halo was a fantastic dessert as it hit all of the flavor notes of sweet and savory, creamy and fruity. All of the other dishes were great as well and it says something that the NY Strip, which was excellent, was my least favorite dish. Wine/Cocktail The wines/cocktails on their own would have deserved a 5/5, especially The Finale (scotch, noyaux, chamomile, seville orange, vanilla) and R.López de Heredia Gravonia, 2016. But they paired perfectly with each course, with the cocktail pairings being even better than the wines, granted the steak with the Vignerons Les Matheny Arbois Rouge Trousseau, 2021 was outstanding. This could be the best pairing I've ever had. Truly. Service Phenomenal as all of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, with special shout out to the sommelier and executive chef. Overall, I would say the tasting menu at this price point is one of the best in the city, and paired with the wine/cocktail just made it even better. I will be going here again, and again, and again.

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  9. Ryan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and beyond amazing service. Coach House serving up one of the most exciting tasting menus available in the city right now.

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  10. Gavin

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible ambience. Expert service. Food? Beyond measure. Book, you won’t regret it.

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The Coach House is rated 4.9 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Bucktown / Wicker Park

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Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3229

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    South Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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