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The Lakefront Restaurant offers a casually elegant destination for delicious Midwestern fare and unmatched views of the Chicago lakefront. Windows encircling the entire building create a “snow globe” effect, showcasing spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. The historic building provides a cozy atmosphere in the winter, while our outdoor patio offers a beautiful setting during the summer months. Enjoy a chef-prepared, locally sourced meal and a beverage from our thoughtfully curated drink selection as you relax in a space unlike any other. **Please visit our website for the most up-to-date hours and open days. Google does not always update special closures in our regular hours.**
Regional American cooking with craft beer & spirits, served in a snazzy tavern setting on the lake.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 414-1313
Website: https://theateronthelake.com/
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Reviews
ACM_Nails 8.0
Enjoyed a most wonderful night out at the restaurant and theater. We started our evening with dinner and we were very pleased with our service and meals. The venue is beautiful, very industrial but modern.
Our server was wonderful. She inquired if we’re were there to attend the show and ensured prompt service so we make open doors.
For starters we got the bread & butter, crispy tuna and French onion soup. The bread was warm and soft and the butter was the perfectly salty. I enjoyed the tuna however I felt the sushi rice was a bit too thick. And my husband loved the soup.
For the entrees I got the Brisket dip and elote, and my husband got the burger and fries. He was not impressed with the burger and felt it tasted like a cheap grade beef but he said the fries were wonderful. The brisket dip was delicious and I loved the elote. Overall it wasn’t bad but I do think we would try some other options next time.
… moreOur server was wonderful. She inquired if we’re were there to attend the show and ensured prompt service so we make open doors.
For starters we got the bread & butter, crispy tuna and French onion soup. The bread was warm and soft and the butter was the perfectly salty. I enjoyed the tuna however I felt the sushi rice was a bit too thick. And my husband loved the soup.
For the entrees I got the Brisket dip and elote, and my husband got the burger and fries. He was not impressed with the burger and felt it tasted like a cheap grade beef but he said the fries were wonderful. The brisket dip was delicious and I loved the elote. Overall it wasn’t bad but I do think we would try some other options next time.
Amy Herring
What a lovely surprise to find on a cold Chicago Winter day. My husband and I decided to have an adventure and come to the lakeshore and view the frozen waves. It did not disappoint. We were headed to North Ave Beach but got off at Fullerton and drove into this pleasant surprise. For $15 we valeted our car and walked to the lakeshore for photos. Incredible view of the lake and Chicago skyline. Then, we went in for lunch and had a wonderful server, Frannie, who was staring a double shift since it was restaurant week in Chicago. She was engaging and attentive. I had the breakfast nachos, YUM, and my husband devoured the cheese board. Frannie recommended a hot toddy, which warmed me up quickly. We had a corner table that looked out on the lake and skyline. Our adventures that day were perfect because of the Lakefront Restaurant, Frannie, and Dominic who warmed our car.
… moreBrittany Hicks
Came here for restaurant week and had the most incredible meal. Appreciated the service and fantastic wine recommendation from our server Rich. He was fantastic! Highly recommend this spot for a casual meal or a fancy date night. Sunset views over the lake and city skyline can’t be beat!
… moreDamir Donlon
We visited today for Sunday brunch at The Lakefront Restaurant and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience.
The brunch menu is extremely limited — only about four main options, and oddly there were more side dishes and appetizers than actual main courses. Nothing looked particularly appealing. I ordered the vegetable omelette thinking it would be a safe choice, but it was honestly awful. It arrived in a bowl, and the egg was unusually thick and dense — not fluffy at all. It was topped with a few cherry tomatoes, pieces of broccoli and cauliflower, and arugula salad. When it arrived, it didn’t even look like an omelette — it looked like a salad. The dish was bland and had very little flavor. My husband ordered the same thing and felt the same way.
A friend ordered the burger, which was very greasy and she couldn’t even finish half of it.
The drinks were okay, the waitress was friendly, and the service overall was fine. The location and lake views are beautiful, which is really the main positive.
I understand when a more upscale restaurant offers creative dishes instead of standard brunch items, but that usually comes with high-quality food. Here, the food was mediocre at best, so it’s surprising that there weren’t even basic brunch options like a club sandwich, classic omelette, or BLT. The restaurant was also only half full for Sunday brunch, which says a lot.
It’s hard to understand why the menu hasn’t been reworked, and it makes me wonder whether the chef or owner has actually tasted these dishes. I can’t comment on the dinner menu, but based on this experience, I have no desire to return except maybe for the view.
… moreThe brunch menu is extremely limited — only about four main options, and oddly there were more side dishes and appetizers than actual main courses. Nothing looked particularly appealing. I ordered the vegetable omelette thinking it would be a safe choice, but it was honestly awful. It arrived in a bowl, and the egg was unusually thick and dense — not fluffy at all. It was topped with a few cherry tomatoes, pieces of broccoli and cauliflower, and arugula salad. When it arrived, it didn’t even look like an omelette — it looked like a salad. The dish was bland and had very little flavor. My husband ordered the same thing and felt the same way.
A friend ordered the burger, which was very greasy and she couldn’t even finish half of it.
The drinks were okay, the waitress was friendly, and the service overall was fine. The location and lake views are beautiful, which is really the main positive.
I understand when a more upscale restaurant offers creative dishes instead of standard brunch items, but that usually comes with high-quality food. Here, the food was mediocre at best, so it’s surprising that there weren’t even basic brunch options like a club sandwich, classic omelette, or BLT. The restaurant was also only half full for Sunday brunch, which says a lot.
It’s hard to understand why the menu hasn’t been reworked, and it makes me wonder whether the chef or owner has actually tasted these dishes. I can’t comment on the dinner menu, but based on this experience, I have no desire to return except maybe for the view.
hawksoccer33
Great spot with great views of lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline! Food is great, drinks are great and the service is fantastic.
The venue is modern and well lit! Would attend for a nice dinner, business meeting or any type of gathering really!
… moreThe venue is modern and well lit! Would attend for a nice dinner, business meeting or any type of gathering really!
Brenden
Awesome service it was a great place with a beautiful view. We had an awesome waitress named Francis who knew much about the city.
… moreAnita Flowers
The food. The drinks. The view! Everything was amazing, and even when there was a tiny glitch…they make it right. Come. Eat. Here.
We had the devilled eggs, brisket dip, and fish & chips. All were amazing. Try the French 75 to add a delicious libation.
… moreWe had the devilled eggs, brisket dip, and fish & chips. All were amazing. Try the French 75 to add a delicious libation.
Ashley Young
I had the dip sandwich with veggies. It was excellent and the veggies were incredible! Sat outside and enjoyed watching people walk along the lake. Valet parking only which is $15 cash only
… moreMon Hawkins
We came for Restaurant Week. This restaurant is sitting right by the lake, and even though we couldn’t see the lake due to the snowy weather, the atmosphere was still great. I can only imagine how beautiful the space is in the summer.
Highly recommend steak and frites on the regular menu.
… moreHighly recommend steak and frites on the regular menu.
karina k
The place is beautiful! I can’t wait to come here when it’s warm bc it’s right on Lake Michigan so the views are amazing. Today it’s 2/5/2025 and it’s cold in Chicago but the night view is pretty also w the lights on the restaurant and the outdoor seating area. Inside it’s cozy and warm. Even the bathroom has a heater that was on so it was nice and warm while washing hands. It’s a huge space and great for weddings and parties. And the reason they have 5 stars?! They have a great chef who doesn’t over salt the food! And the flavors are very good. We had Poblano beef stew $19 and the flavors were popping! The tomato sauce was cooked for a good while bc you can taste how much love and variety went into just the base of the stew. The rice was done just right and the carrots were stewed well where they didn’t smell or taste like carrots which I hate. And the addition of fresh cabbage and sprouts and the soft cooked butternut squash was a perfect add in. The beef was tender and cooked well … just wished there was more beef in this dish. The elote (corn) was good also with cheese on top … just a bit too much lemon maybe? But either way the corn was tasty. The Cobb salad $16 had high quality chicken that did not taste like plastic petrified stressed out chicken but it was tender and tasted real. I usually ask for dressing on the side but forgot but it was ok bc they didn’t drench it in dressing thank you. And it was tasty. The chicken Tinga tacos $14 were very filling with a ton of good chicken (again) and a tiny dab of cheese and dab of cilantro but it needed a little more veges in there like onions and more cheese would have been nice. The cheesecake was very unique and good! Toasted grapes with rose petals and fresh cream and graham cracker like base for the cake. I wished a little less graham cracker crust and a little more cheesecake. I wasn’t sure about the taste of the rose petals with the cheesecake but it was interesting but the grapes were very good and brought a nice juicy flavor to the gooey cheesecake. But it was very good on the whole.?Overall a romantic and nice experience w good food and ambience and lovely staff who were attentive. Thankful to be able to dine out.
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