The Coach House

4.8

44 Reviews

$50 and over

South Indian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
South Indian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 722-6911
Website
https://www.coachhousechi.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3229
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Parking details
None

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 | 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.

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Coach House offers an "amazing experience" with inventive, South Asian-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding hospitality," creative dishes, and exceptional service. The intimate atmosphere and engaging chef interactions enhance the dining journey. Though portions can be small, the vibrant ambiance and "phenomenal" flavors leave a lasting impression.

44 Reviews

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Alexa
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasting menu and wine pairings - loved the duck, scallop and crab and enjoyed all the drinks that went along with the experience. Adored the bit by the sous chef engaging us with the nostalgic theme throughout the evening. Wonderful night.
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Anathi
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The valentines day tasting menu w/cocktail pairing was an incredible journey into South Indian cuisine. Chef Zubair takes you on a culinary cultural tour of his upbringing with a undertone of his fine dining journey as well. The cocktails were immaculately crafted for each dish, and we both enjoyed the side quest of learning about the different cocktails. We will definitely return to Coach House.
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Mijo
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing and unexpected experience. Chef is so creative and very bold. Must try in Chicago
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James
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. . Great food. Fantastic friendly staff
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Mark
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun experience and fantastic food. Sit at the bar, watch them cook and interact. Great night.
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Neal
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the counter and had a great time with the cooks and wait staff. Great meal.
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Steven
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Coach House provides invariably inventive and unusual riffs on South Asian cuisine in an informal setting. We have visited several times -- some dishes remain constant, but most are new. Each dish in the tasing menu is more surprising and interesting than the last.
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Suzanne
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, interesting and well thought out wine pairings, and phenomenal service! We’ll be back!
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Marissa
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way! Each dish was artfully prepared, complex flavors, and great back stories. Loved the experience.
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Cici
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious! But the service was lacking. There was a replacement chef and we weren’t notified until we got there, which was disappointing to us and also seemed to throw off the spirit and flow of the service. One of our servers was defensive when we inquired about why we were not greeted for long after we were seated. The wine pours were small and uneven; I’d recommend the cocktail pairings instead if you choose drinks. Thankfully, they did comp one of our wine pairings after we complained. Overall not what I expected for the price or reputation.
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The Coach House is rated 4.8 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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
None

Website
https://www.coachhousechi.com/
Phone number
(312) 722-6911

The Coach House

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Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu | Table

7 Course Tasting Menu | Chef's Counter

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What 44 people are saying

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