Lloyd's Chicago offers an upscale casual dining experience with an eclectic Midwest American influence & comfort food for that unique Chicago experience.
"Perfect for the opera (across the street), with lovely food, delightful service, not too noisy though very full, and discount parking in the same building. We will definitely be back often."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2006
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"We tried LLoyd's because of it's proximity to the Lyric Opera. Our reservation was for 5:30, but the opera was over around 4:30. We were seated before our reservation. The service was fabulous. Our party of four sampled the filet medallions, tilapia, spareribs , and the entree fish salad. All of the entrees were delicious . I would recommend this restaurant to others and will return. What more could you ask for."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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"The meal I had was pretty good. (I will admit that a bacon cheeseburger wasn't the most adventurous thing to order.) My complaint had to do with dessert. I ordered a hot fudge sundae and it was halfway to soup consistency when it was brought to me, so it must have been standing around for awhile before I actually got it."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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"we were late for our reservation and still were seated and able to eat before curtain time for oklahoma! quick service, good food, and very fair prices. i'll be back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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"The downtown location caters the Civic Opera House crowd and service is like clockwork. Enough time to enjoy the food and make the respective performances."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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"Lloyds is right across the street from the Lyric Opera House -- and they're prepared for the onslaught after/before a performance. Definitely on performance days you would need a reservation. They are very efficient at handling patrons and there isn't a lot of "waiting around" for a table. They had a decent wine list and the menu is diverse enough for everyone. We both had seafood -- the tuna and the crab cakes and they were quite good. They weren't outstanding because they could have been seasoned better, but the dishes weren't bad, just a little dull. The service was great, the atmosphere is very pleasant and I would defintiely go there again. It can't be beat if you're heading to the Lyric."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"This was our first time dining at Lloyd's. We chose Lloyd's, based on it's proximity to the Lyric Opera, and it's parking offer. The garage was difficult to locate, but now that we know how to find it, we will continue to use it! The food, and wine at Lloyd's was just great! Our server, Kurt, was exceptional. I had the skirt steak salad, and a delicious glass of Fire Road sauvignon blanc, both Kurt's recommendations, and my daughter had the burger. The restaurant was vibrant, the service excellent, and the food, great--that coupled with the $7.50 parking, makes this a must go place when attending the Lyric!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"We were on our way to the Lyric. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous. We had arrived late because of nightmare traffic and the waiter had us out in plenty of time."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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"I went to Lloyd's with a colleague for lunch. Nothing particularly stood out about my experience. The service was ok but a little slow and the food mediocre."
Dined on 3/20/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Hostess was a little rude seating a party before us. Claiming she didn't see me--standing literally two feet in front of her. After I complained she sat us at a table off to the side by the servers prep stand. Not a great table for people with reservations. But our waiter was very nice and accommodating us by supplying a light to see the menu better. Food was terrific!!!! . Being timely for our opera house showtime across the street was very very good. I would go again!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Lloyd's was an excellent choice for a pre-theatre (and especially Lyric Opera) event. Really good food, great service and a convenient and nice spot on Wacker. We just all felt relaxed and had fun. Good wine selections from waiter."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Menu is gold old-fashioned food updatedly flavored and presented.
We always dine at Lloyds before Lyric and ALWAYS (can't help ourselves) order the delicious mac & cheese. One in our party ordered salmon this time and it was yummylicious as well. Hummus quite nice, too. The New Zealand sauvignon was quite nice. We'll be back!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly
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"Going to the Lyric Opera is always great A relaxing dinner at Lloyd's Makes for a great evening. The food has a large and varied selection so you will be able to satisfy all tastes. And the food was very very good! Open table makes reservations easy, and you can't beat parking in the Lloyd's garage what a bargain!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"I had read many reviews of Lloyds before going, which were very mixed. So, I wanted to go and decide for myself. The service was good, the food was good and I would definetly recommend Lloyds. But people made it sound like it was really a fancy place and you should dress up. Not true. The menus were paper, the tables had paper on them, so not your standard fancy restaurant. Although, it was simple and clean and certainly not overdone on the decor. It's a nice place with good food, to put it in a nutshell. The prices, very good for the quality of the food. I'll go again for sure."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We were at Lloyd's on Friday evening, (April 5th) for a pre-Opera dinner. Our waiter, Matt, was terrific: personable, knowledgeable about the menu, aware of our time constraints. He's a credit to your restaurant."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
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"It was okay but nothing great. Everyone had good food but nothing great. Our waitress was okay until she disappeared from her tables and we were all waiting to pay to go to our shows and we had to find someone else."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
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"Glad to say things were back to standard from our prior week's visit. My friend had the filet mignon medalions which were excellent and I had the Lloyd's burger, also cooked properly and the bun holds together. Service was quick and attentive. We had no trouble getting to the 6:30 PM lecture before the opera having started dining at 5:30 PM. Lloyd's remains our favorite per opera dining, as the food is very good and the service quick and polite. We recommend it."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
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"Lloyd's is our favoite for after the Opera matinee before we head back to Union Station. Food and service are always excellent, nice variety, and not overly pricey."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Poor service rating due to slow service. Our waitperson was put on a big group after greeting us at our table near the bar(#31). The big group was in the far back room and she simply forgot about us. We waited and waited for everything. I had to ask bus servers for help. It wasn't until we were visibly upset that she tried to attend to us. By then there was no need for anything until the end when we needed our check. Again we waited for that to be resolved. Not really her fault because management made bad decision to place her in both places, but she really seemed put off when I complained to her. Then at end she came by a few times knowing we were finished. I felt it was in a mockingly way because we dared to say something to her."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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"The food was very good, our group was very satisfied with everything we ordered. I would highly recommend the chicken and waffles appetizer. The only drawback was that we were eating here before going to a Bulls game, and I felt we were slightly disregarded since we were not dressed up to go to the opera. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone as long as you're dressed to fit in!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
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"Nothing above fits. We had not been there before and going to the Opera we thought we would try it. Very convenient and accommodating for our needs. Food good to very good. Service very friendly and efficient. Would return. M"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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"We often dine here before attending the opera and find it very satisfying, but I must admit this particular visit was not up to the usual standards. Two of the three of us had the macaroni cheese grilled chicken plate and both of us wondered where the cheese was. The third actually shared some of this and had a bowl of their clam chowder, which was also not as good as usual. The sauce on the macroni was more like a mushroom than a cheese sauce. The chicken was fine, nicely breaded and cooked. Service also was a bit less attentive than usual. Either it was a somewhat off day for them or we are being more critical than usual. We will return and trust the next visit will be up to their usual standards."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
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"The good was great. We like Lloyd's. Our waiter this time wasn't very good. He didn't even bring us water. We had to ask the girl who was delivering our soup."
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"Do not even try to go to this restaurant during lunch without a reservation. It is a popular place for business lunches. Service is snappy, but you don't feel rushed. The food is good quality -- I especially like the pulled pork sandwich. When I go with a friend we'll normally split a dessert and I would recommend the flourless chocolate cake. I usually spend about $22-25 on lunch when I come here and that includes a beverage."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2002
Special Features: great for lunch
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Lloyd's
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
great pre-opera dining
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location and food for pre-opera dinner. service was perfect, food was very tasty and creative. parking was close and a good price for attending the opera."
Special Features: special occasion
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"The food was wonderful. Second visit to the restaurant, tried something new and was not disappointed. The wait staff is attentive and very friendly. Our first choice for dining before the opera!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The best part of our dinner was the outstanding service by one waiter for several tables. He made certain everything was served promptly and paid attention to small details. He made it a point not to rush us yet to be certain we made it to the opera in time.
We had asked for a quiet table, and there was a not very attractive room in the rear where it was much more quiet than the energetic bar and restaurant scene out front. The food was very good and in adequate portions, but not very inventive."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
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