The Kitchen American Bistro
Company Details
Tuesday: 5-10PM
Wednesday: 5-10PM
Thursday: 5-10PM
Friday: 5-10PM
Saturday: 10AM-10PM
Sunday: Closed
Contact Information
Chicago, Illinois, 60654
United States
The Kitchen American Bistro Reviews
Submitted by Deena H on 08/13/2022
Deena H 5 stars rating.
Delicious food, great views, and good service. We came here on a weeknight for a business dinner and got a seat outside facing the water. It was fun to get a full view of the river and see all the summer activities! The food was really tasty - definitely try the crullers, they are phenomenal.
Submitted by Sydney Pielak on 07/24/2022
Sydney Pielak 5 stars rating.
Amazing experience here for a bachelorette dinner! The carrots, crab fried rice, and the steak were especially great. All the cocktails were amazing too. Best of all, our server Fiona was delightful! She walked us through the menu, wished our bride well, and helped us take pictures. We thought the place might be a bit stuffy or too fancy for us but she made it so approachable. She was the hi-light of our weekend! Love you Fiona!
Submitted by Chanel Warren on 06/25/2022
Chanel Warren 2 stars rating.
Had dinner here before going to a show in the city. The ambiance is beautiful. Definitely a nice vibe right on the Lake. That’s all the nice things I have to say. The food was over priced and under seasoned. Salt & pepper goes a long way. The menu lacks depth. At our table we had 5 different menu items and none of them tasted like anything. Save your money before coming here. I’m sad too because the kitchen is pretty diverse. But the food is flavorless.
Submitted by Ines Wu on 05/21/2022
Ines Wu 5 stars rating.
Simply excellent. Came into town for a four-day trip and this was by far the most impressive place we visited. Food ordered: Oysters, Skirt Steak, Roasted Chicken, Crab Fried Rice, & Asparagus. Drinks: Live on Mars, Purple Rain. Everything was excellent. The service was also pretty fast. Would definitely revisit again someday in the future!
Submitted by Edmund Cashman on 05/08/2022
Edmund Cashman 5 stars rating.
This place has got my vote. My girlfriend & I were in search for a late night dinner on Saturday night on the river and we weren't having much luck (we'd been turned away from some places as it was late). Unbeknownst to the hostess it was our last night in Chicago in celebration of our anniversary and she was gracious enough to seat us with the kitchen so close to closing for the night. The manager overheard the comment of the kitchen closing soon and to our surprise was nice enough to bring us some comped champagne making the night even more special. The good things didn't stop there...our waitress Georgia was great and knowledgeable about the food which only added to how great our experience was here. The food was amazing, my girlfriend got the crab fried rice and I got the black pasta with cheesecake for desert. We definitely plan on returning to Chicago with Kitchen high on the list of a repeat place to go.
Submitted by Ivna Aragao on 04/15/2022
Ivna Aragao 5 stars rating.
Friend's birthday brunch. Food was great, specially the apple donut "what not" they served.
Submitted by Aasha Holmes on 02/28/2022
Aasha Holmes 5 stars rating.
Went for a girls night over the weekend- ambiance was great and the music was on point. Waiter had solid recommendations for cocktails and the fries were top notch (we had 2 orders)!
For our main course, we decided to split the skirt steak, lobster roll (those chips were delicious), and the tagliatelle. The food was decent, but the real star of the show came when our waiter surprised us with an order of the carrots. YOU MUST ORDER THE CARROTS!!!! I am writing this review mainly to tell everyone to order those carrots! They had the perfect char and the whipped feta really took them to the next level. I want to go back specifically for the carrots! Even if you're not a carrot fan, you can't go wrong with these!
Submitted by Nadia M on 10/14/2021
Nadia M 5 stars rating.
Loved everything about this place! Great vibe at the bar, the bartender was awesome! Made us drinks to our liking, the appetizers were delish. Best oysters I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to be back and explore more of the menu.
Submitted by Samuel Hamzem on 10/10/2021
Samuel Hamzem 5 stars rating.
The Kitchen is impressive! The waiters and manager are so well educated and trained that puts this restaurant above average.
The new pastry Chef made the Coconut Tres Leches Cake with passion fruit perfectly and so rich of flavors!! We were overwhelmed!!
The food was really good as well, we had the Black Linguine with Shrimp, the tomato starter which has a mix of salt and sweet, and the Peruvian steak.
Definitely 5 stars for the food, service, and the amazing staff!
Submitted by Laura Xu Chen on 08/28/2021
Laura Xu Chen 5 stars rating.
American bistro is an exception place of casual yet fine dining! The outdoor patio is located quietly in the middle of Chicago downtown inside the historic WirlPool building. You have a view of the river, the bridge, and skyline. The staff is excellent. We had delicious Kansas City style steak and crispy roasted cauliflower with pickled veggies. Chèvre Cheese with blueberry was mouthwatering! Overall a great restaurant for private events, celebrating with a party or just a date night for two! The menu has all the apps entries and desert. The interior is rustic and artsy and outdoor patio is easily accessible next to the bridge.
