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The Franklin Room

The Franklin Room

American Restaurant, Burger Joint, and Comfort Food Restaurant$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Tunisia C.
    "$1.50 Oysters during Happy Hour and try the whiskey boy cocktail."(8 Tips)
    Katie
    "just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour."(2 Tips)
    Tyler R.
    "Great cocktails and relaxing, intimate ambience!"(5 Tips)
    michelle j.
    "Good for dates!"(2 Tips)
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  • Katie
    KatieSeptember 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.
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    AnnaOctober 12, 2015
    Oysters are the bomb! Good classic drinks (except for the part where there is too much garnish in your glass), shaken - not so much. Huge whiskey selection. Delicious food menu
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    ISC ChicagoJune 4, 2018
    Squid Ink Pasta (Hand-made fettuccine, alaskan king crab, sauteed shrimp, tomatoes, house pesto sauce, parmesan) sans parmesan
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    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    A house-made strawberry (and caramel!) waffle with honey, vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream. Also known as the best breakfast ever. Read more
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    ReserveMarch 17, 2016
    Get the waffles & ice cream. A house-made strawberry (and caramel!) waffle with honey, vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream! Read more
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    Paul GrimyserFebruary 26, 2016
    Good food, loved the surf and turf burger. Solid beer and cocktail selection!
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    Tunisia CarterSeptember 6, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The $1.50 Oysters during Happy Hour and try the whiskey boy cocktail.
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    Eric MunnJanuary 18, 2015
    The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.
  • Olivia
    OliviaApril 2, 2017
    $1 beer & wine, $3 martini at lunch! Do you need anything else? Oh, did I mention food is full of flavors?
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    Lou EdwardsJuly 22, 2016
    Whisky. If you like it you must go in and try s new one. The hand crafted old fashion is outstanding!!!!!
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    Christopher MichaelJuly 28, 2019
    Place has an awesome ambience with dark lighting and cool Kong’s on the walls. Must try their old fashioned. Nothing short of divine.
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    michelle jimenezAugust 1, 2015
    Good for dates! Intimate lighting!
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    Connie ShaubJune 11, 2017
    Madame Chareau - yum! Served in a champagne glass.
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    Zach Solomon-BeloinDecember 4, 2014
    Great menu and whiskey selection. Love their cocktails.
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    Andy SwindlerMarch 6, 2015
    $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.
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    Sean Maccarone-ReedOctober 21, 2016
    Every whiskey you could imagine. What a great place!
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    Ricky SherrillAugust 13, 2015
    They have a nice selection of Bourbon & a tasty bar menu.
  • Tyler R.heart icon on user image
    Tyler RoncaJuly 14, 2022
    Great cocktails and relaxing, intimate ambience!
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    Adam BJanuary 2, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    try the lobster tail and the Chilean sea bass.
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    Anne ChenebenoitNovember 19, 2019
    Everything is over the top delicious
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    ISC ChicagoJuly 16, 2017
    FIVE different kinds of Kavalan!
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    Andre WilliamsJanuary 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great drinks and great service!
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    Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015
    Awesome drinks and filling lunch!!
  • Ceyhun G.
    Ceyhun GocenogluMay 5, 2022
    Great atmosphere, friendly staff.
  • Kathy L.
    Kathy LopezMay 11, 2015
    Josh the bartender is awesome.
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    Edward YehJanuary 8, 2015
    Whiskey selection.
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