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Tortoise Supper Club

Tortoise Supper Club

American Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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    Christopher F.
    "Great bar ambiance with live jazz on Fridays at 7:30!"(4 Tips)
    Stephen L.
    "I love the Jazz on Friday better."(2 Tips)
    Richard S. G.
    "Pheasant pie (if available) is amazing."(2 Tips)
    Moe D.
    "The nuts on the relish tray are fried I."(2 Tips)
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  • Travis T.heart icon on user image
    Travis TindellDecember 21, 2017
    Best dining experience in Chicago. Classic cocktails, Jazz music, grasshoppers, just perfect ambiance. We had New York strip and surf & turf (lobster ravioli and short rib). It was too die for.
  • PureWow
    PureWowFebruary 23, 2017
    The grilled cheese and tomato soup at this River North spot is just like your favorite childhood comfort food, only better: Mom never made it with aged cheddar and seeded multigrain. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 13, 2017
    The fireplace at the Tortoise Club makes this place for a classy holiday lunch. Grab a great meal before heading to the House of Blues or any of the other downtown attractions. Read more
  • Jane L.
    Jane LeeSeptember 19, 2015
    Had a Devine meal Asiago crisps were wonderful The Short ribs were inhaled pork chops perfect Moet in the old time glassware
  • Bianca
    BiancaAugust 3, 2019
    Old school jazz bar, great atmosphere, fantastic food - try the oysters and the roasted bone marrow. One of the best places in town
  • Christopher F.
    Christopher FlossOctober 15, 2016
    The dollar shrimp is a great appetizer. Great bar ambiance with live jazz on Fridays at 7:30!
  • Paul C.heart icon on user image
    Paul CrosbyNovember 30, 2014
    Must have the cherry pie for dessert. One of the best pies I've had in years. The cherry flavor just pops!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMarch 20, 2013
    The burger here passes the ultimate test: The flavorful beef, a house blend, would be good sans condiments. But it’s even better with just a hint of pickles, red-wine onions, aioli and Uplands cheddar Read more
  • Shannon B.heart icon on user image
    Shannon B.February 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great cocktail program and supper club ambience. 1/2 off Craft Cocktails in the bar on Wednesdays.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMay 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Get appetizers to share. Love the steak tartare, smoked trout spread, and baked crab dip.
  • Chad C.heart icon on user image
    Chad CurryOctober 6, 2015
    The meatloaf was wonderful. The Worcestershire is made in house and was a wonderful complement to the beef.
  • Jyoti G.heart icon on user image
    Jyoti GillApril 11, 2016
    Come on Wednesdays. Half priced cocktails Wednesday 4-7:30pm. $1 oysters & $1 shrimp Monday-Friday 4:30-6:30.
  • Julie A.heart icon on user image
    Julie AndrusykDecember 13, 2016
    The Kale and Quinoa Salad with shredded chicken is out of this world good.
  • Nathanheart icon on user image
    NathanJanuary 26, 2016
    The waitstaff absolutely made this experience. Cocktails are creative, give one a try!
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
    Accented by Live Jazz, this is definitely a must experience restaurant. Apps, Entrees and the Dessert (Cherry Pie) you are going to love this club. YUM.
  • Zomulaheart icon on user image
    ZomulaApril 2, 2017
    good local fish, nice athmosphere, live jazz. pleasant evening in Chicago
  • Michael S.
    Michael SheehanDecember 23, 2012
    Pork chop was out of this world, risotto was amazing and you have to get 2 orders of the Cauli Mac, or whatever it's called. Extremely good!
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SupertJune 6, 2015
    If you are doing dinner and a show at a nearby theatre they will valet your car for free.
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SupertJune 5, 2015
    Great steak and seafood place. Excellent bourbon based drinks.
  • Amy S.heart icon on user image
    Amy SullivanAugust 6, 2014
    Super unique cocktail menu. Seasonally appropriate and delicious.
  • Angie O.heart icon on user image
    Angie OsmanskiOctober 10, 2015
    Great outdoor space. Love the dining room atmosphere!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 19, 2013
    This summer, Tortoise Club takes advantage of its prime location with 20 additional seats on the State Street sidewalk. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more
  • Roger S.heart icon on user image
    Roger SchonfeldJuly 3, 2013
    Fantastic service and excellent steak. Oysters disappointed in late June.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BoettcherNovember 19, 2017
    The relish tray is updated old school. The prime rib and rib eye were better than the filet and new york strip.
  • Doug C.heart icon on user image
    Doug CouchMarch 12, 2023
    Make a late dinner reservation of 7:00 or 7:30 on Sunday and stay for the jazz band
  • Steve H.
    Steve HillJune 18, 2015
    Try some of the apps, they are fantastic.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
    Even at 6 p.m., this sultry restaurant gives off a late-night vibe. Read more
  • Richard S. G.heart icon on user image
    Richard S. GoodsOctober 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Pheasant pie (if available) is amazing.
  • SpringRewards
    SpringRewardsJuly 16, 2015
    Try Tortoise Club's amazing Filet Mignon and earn real cash back! Join Tortoise Club's rewards program and get exclusive offers today. Read more
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJanuary 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the old club atmosphere
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike St. ClairMay 24, 2022
    The beef short ribs were HEAVENLY. Melt in your mouth.
  • Scott Kleinbergheart icon on user image
    Scott KleinbergJuly 4, 2013
    The drinks here are top notch, as is the service and atmosphere.
  • Peter P.heart icon on user image
    Peter PaceApril 20, 2013
    Mushroom and ramp risotto... split it as an appetizer. You're welcome.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoNovember 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Old school private club atmosphere. I can eat the sides all day.
  • Vikki Y.
    Vikki YSeptember 5, 2013
    All the dessert is made in house!
  • Moe D.heart icon on user image
    Moe DexlerMarch 12, 2020
    Watch out. The nuts on the relish tray are fried I. The same oil as the calamari.
  • Darrel P.
    Darrel PapillionMarch 16, 2013
    The Bartenders are hilarious and full of great tidbits about Chicago!
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MunnJuly 30, 2014
    The Peekytoe Crab Pasta is amazing
  • Kaitlin H.
    Kaitlin HoinesNovember 25, 2013
    Great service!
  • Robert C.
    Robert CichockiJuly 27, 2013
    Calamari. Brought in fresh daily. Amazing.
  • Christopher H.
    The pheasant pie was outstanding!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Old school charm
  • Michelle F.
    Michelle FaracoAugust 22, 2014
    Adult milkshake!
  • Meredith K.
    Meredith K.February 14, 2013
    Brussels sprout salad is amazing!!!
  • Andre G.
    Andre GordilloNovember 27, 2013
    DO NOT GO ON A SUNDAY NIGHT...unless you want the restaurant all to yourself. Place was absolutely dead. We arrived at 7:15 and there were 3 other tables plus ours.
  • Костя Т.heart icon on user image
    Classy. Try the lobster roll.
  • Jayme T.
    Jayme TutorMay 2, 2013
    Can't beat a good lobsta roll
  • Djuana S.
    Djuana StoakleyMay 12, 2013
    Try the "Southside"!
  • Stephen L.heart icon on user image
    Stephen LuoFebruary 22, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Now they close at 12AM on Friday and Satuarday. I love the Jazz on Friday better. Anyhow. Still great jazz place. The drink is good but not amazing.
  • Tina W.
    Tina WachelFebruary 10, 2014
    Pork chops came too rare, server never asked how dishes were so couldn't send back. Disappointed.
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