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Pump Room

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American Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Gold Coast, Chicago

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Pump Room

Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Chicago magazine

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Martin SlusarzMay 1, 2016
Great ambiance and decor; excellent menu, food and service! Loved the wide range of choices. Bar was hopping. Very good place and will go again for sure!
Kindall HAugust 17, 2016
A Chicago landmark recently renovated, this places is super chic and cool. The food and service are outstanding as well as their drinks. Best blue cheese olives of my life!
Naz F. GérdabiNovember 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
neighborhood gem! gorgeous lights, great service, delicious & unique cocktails...it's really hard to not like EVERYTHING on the menu. Recommend - ginger margarita, salmon crispy rice, tuna tartare!
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014
The secret of this food is its spice: It’s the toasty cumin seeds tying together the roasted carrots and dollop of sour cream in a salad—a salad!—that is the best dish. Read more
Lee CochranMarch 14, 2015
Everything is delicious. The bass is blackened with pepper and awesome. The fried chicken is deliciously juicy. The flatbreads to die for and forget about the cookie dessert. Unreal.
AngelaNovember 20, 2014
Restaurant is great for wine and they offer great appetizers to pair up with the wine. Nice, cozy atmosphere here as well. The bar gets too crowded though so stick with the dining room.
Lani LoveAugust 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Salmon appetizer w/ crispy rice & chipotle aioli is always a crowd pleaser. Salads might sound boring, but here they're usually a highlight of the meal. New peach cobbler w/ bourbon ice cream, yes!
Mitzi LawrenceNovember 24, 2013
Food better than expected. Some of the best in the city, actually. Short ribs are amazing, beef tenderloin perfectly prepared, tuna tartare is heavenly, and don't forget dessert!
ISC ChicagoMay 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Gilt City had an excellent deal: $90 for two - one app, two entrees, one side, one dessert to share, plus two cocktails each (or a bottle of wine). Loved the peeky toe crab toast!
Linda DSeptember 8, 2012
Food was awesome. Tuna tartare extremely fresh and tasty. The House Roasted Turkey sandwich wonderful. Cherry Cobbler a great finish to an amazing lunch. Service was gracious and professional.
F Lo LoMay 1, 2013
NYC transplant? Here's home away from home. Come for brunch ( order the french toast and a PB&J donut ) and stay for games by the fireplace. If you're lucky, you just might meet an angel.
James Wooten IIIDecember 8, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Chicly decorated. The crispy walleye is perfectly prepared as is the beef tenderloin. If you're at the bar, you must have the crab toast. Pair it with the prosecco. You'll thank me. Bon appetit.
Dolce&GabbanaOctober 26, 2011
Reopened focusing on farm-to-table and organic cuisine. On the menu, among the dishes are: slow-baked Atlantic salmon, over roasted lobster, chicken-liver toast and roasted carrot and avocado salad.
Veronica HApril 5, 2013
Thursday evenings you'll find the well-heeled downing cocktails in the lounge. Great open area with fireplaces and cozy seats and its a historic Chicago spot!
Hotel IndigoJanuary 24, 2013
Legendary bar where you might rub elbows with Chicago’s A-list! The Old English Gentleman is made with scotch, sweet vermouth, egg whites, lemon juice and simple syrup infused with tobacco. Read more
Time Out ChicagoMarch 6, 2013
Cocktails at this revived classic nightspot are competently executed versions of the classics. Order the ginger margarita made with Olmeca Altos tequila: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more
Chicago magazineDecember 5, 2011
Say yes to the parmigiano-topped tagliatelle with Brussels sprouts on pistachio pesto and the crisp, warm Italian bread layered with chicken liver and fried sage. Skip the salt-and-pepper shrimp.
Sanaz LimoueeAugust 24, 2014
LOVE!! Amazing menu and so many gourmet small plates you can enjoy at the bar. Favs: foie gras + flatbreads.
Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014
Maybe I was buzzed off of the best Moscow Mule I've ever shamelessly guzzled, but I'm pretty sure the Spinach, Goat Cheese and Herb Flatbread told me the meaning of life. #vegetarian
Hotel IndigoJanuary 23, 2013
Choose from substantial wine & beer listings or try a specialty cocktail. The Old English Gentleman is made with scotch, sweet vermouth, egg whites, lemon juice and simple syrup infused with tobacco. Read more
Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011
Try the roast carrot and avocado salad from our 100 Best list:Crunchy with seeds, redolent with spices and enhanced with crème fraîche, this is proof there is such a thing as salad evolution.
MahiOctober 4, 2013
Chair next to the fireplace, champagne in hand and anything dessert here is amazing especially the one with caramel popcorn and coffee ice cream
Cory StevensSeptember 14, 2014
Salmon sashimi is like heaven on a plate. The fried chicken and cucumber cake are phenomenal and the wait staff are friendly, attentive, and skilled.
Time Out ChicagoApril 17, 2012
Executive chef Moosah Reaume seamlessly churns out farm-to-table dishes such as roasted beets with housemade yogurt, and whole-wheat flatbread topped with spinach, goat cheese and herbs. Read more
LaurieApril 23, 2012
Mixed age range. Young and old together in the newly renovated lounge. In terms of the specialty cocktails, the "Pump and Circumstance" is my favorite (hint of egg wash and lavender too).
Crain's Chicago BusinessOctober 31, 2011
Pay special attention to the sandwiches, made with chewy ciabatta, meats cooked in-house and wonderful spreads like the herb mayonnaise on turkey with bacon, arugula and jalapeños ($12). Read more
Emily JurlinaNovember 10, 2014
Extensive cocktail menus. The flatbreads are more like a pizza and they are awesome.
Bryant "Breeze" HortonSeptember 21, 2011
Been here 50+ times
A new Ian Schrager hotel that gives guest and customers a unique and classy experience. The Pump Room offers a great atomosphere to eat, socialize, and to drink a fabolous cocktail.
Brandan OrtegaNovember 3, 2011
Very contemporary style with views of the bar from dining room. Amazing ambience with spherical lights. Great service and food meet at an affordable price-point.
Ausra DabkuteAugust 10, 2012
lounge, laid back atmosphere, cool decor and delicious "Pump and Circumstance"(gin with a hint of lavender syrup and egg white foam) specialty martini!
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
An exemplar of its form, this French toast teams thick-cut slices of challah with two strips of extra-crispy bacon for the perfect sweet-salty combo. Read more
Marie-Claude DessureaultMarch 23, 2017
The Faroe Island salmon sushi is out of this world. Raw salmon, crispy sushi rice...
LaTosha JohnsonApril 28, 2012
Everything was amazing. Definitely try the spinach goat cheese flatbread swordfish and ended our meal with an awesome sundae. Yummy!
Matt 👀February 24, 2015
Calamari, short ribs and salmon are amazing. Flatbread is good but spend your cash on a better dish.
stephanie brassinneApril 4, 2015
Nice atmosphere and good place for drinks and diner, Recommended for young crew who want to party. A bit pricy and noisy.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
Grab a seat at the sleek white bar, which still preserves all the old-Hollywood glamour of the '30s and '40s. Read more
EArchitectAugust 7, 2015
Don't opt for the prix fixe meals. Portions are ridiculously small. Wait service is painfully slow too. Good for drinks but not sit down meals. Nice ambiance.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015
Cocktails are great! Love the ambiance!
Melissa JonesFebruary 11, 2015
Salmon, crispy sushi rice and chipotle aioli
Kevin RaglandOctober 3, 2013
Good food. Great drinks. Amazing people watching.
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 17, 2012
The crab toast and the carrot-avocado salad prove exceptions to the rule, competing for attention with the room and its once-again A-list clientele. Read more
Benny ThomasApril 11, 2013
Try the passion chili bourbon cocktail. Comes with a kick.
Jennifer GrantOctober 25, 2011
Breakfast has fast service, great food and decent prices. If you are staying in the hotel definitely check it out
JRJanuary 1, 2013
Try the Sunnyside Up Frittata - Breakfast at the hotel on New Year's morning turned out to be damn good.
Adriana ibarraFebruary 26, 2015
The Best food I have had in the area! Nice, clean, good service.
Dave NathanAugust 11, 2013
Skip the simply grilled Filet Mignon. It's 7 ounces AT BEST and is simply a waste. You're better off getting the burger which looks amazing.
ChristopherAugust 28, 2015
Try the flaming lime boat tequila drink
hellaHongKongDecember 28, 2011
Beet + yogurt salad = amazing x 10. Everything else was okay (pork chop too salty, snitzel really light but a little too much spice, brussel sprouts/avocado swimming in balsamic)
Isa GJanuary 15, 2013
The lobster ravioli was magnificent! Absolutely delicious!!!
Robert GibbsSeptember 11, 2011
Have the Wiener Schnitzel and a side of broccoli... a fun combination of both Jean-George AND classic Pump Room. Delicious.

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