South Branch is Chicago’s hottest weekday gathering spot, and newest and boldest riverside event space. Envision lavish outdoor parties in the warm summer sun or holiday parties where the sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River accentuate the occasion. Big enough to host the largest affairs, but versatile enough to accommodate many smaller gatherings at once, South Branch can handle groups from 20-500. Closed to the public on the weekends, South Branch is exclusively available for private events.
"Reservations recommended, because South Branch gets busy at lunchtime - especially on a Friday. That said, once seated, service is friendly and efficient. The menu never misses - hard to find something that isn't good (I haven't yet)."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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"The food was really great and the service was awesome, our food came out fast. The portion sizes were the only negative. I ordered red snapper which is a thin filet (understandable) and it came with a sweet potato/sausage hash which probably was 1/4 of a sweet potatoe chopped into tiny cubes and MAYBE 4 or 5 tiny cube pieces of sausage. The sausage tasted amazing so I wished for more! The person I was with ordered the skirt steak which was a decent size cut of meat but again the vegetables on the side were someone smaller portion, a very small scoop of mashed potatoes and a few veggies."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Service was friendly and professional. Good advice from server about the daily special. Lunch was great. The restaurant was crowded and loud, but not so loud that we couldn't carry on conversation. Patio overlooking the river looks great, but due to cold and rain, it wasn't open."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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"South Branch offers a high quality dining experience with reasonable prices. The variety on the menu is excellent and I recommend the Baja Fish Tacos. Excellent spot for business meetings. Conveniently located near the Willis Tower and right along the Chicago River."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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"South Branch is an after work sort of place. Nice spacing for people to stand and just have drinks and appetizers, but if you're there to dine, there's enough room. The food is decent. The stringy cheese has got to be the best thing we had! It was delicious!!! The buffalo chicken wrap and burgers were fairly good. I'd go back there for a quick bite to eat - lunch or dinner."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"It's a great spot for lunch in the loop. Menu has lots of sandwiches and pastas, American type food.. It took a little long to get what we ordered, but it was pretty busy. It's right on the river and there are floor to ceiling windows, very nice view. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"I was meeting a group for a birthday lunch. South Branch is a perfectly convenient meeting place. Located across the street from Union Station and just blocks from other train hubs. It was a lovely experience. Wonderful food and spectacular service. We will return!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I loved eating outdoors on the river at South Beach last summer; I was equally delighted with my recent lunch experience inside the restaurant. The tomato bisque was hearty and warming on a chilly day. The main course salad was fresh - dressed, not drowning - in a tasty vinaigrette, with fresh tuna cooked perfectly. The occasion was a reunion with an old friend, and the staff graciously allowed us to linger, refilling our iced teas, but with no hint of hurrying us. My friend and I were both delighted from the ease of making an on-line reservation right through to the key lime pie and coffee at the end of the meal. I will definitely do this again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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"The food was pretty good, we went for restaurant week. I was not very happy with our waitress though. It was busy, but she really was not pleasant at all. She was very terse when we asked questions about the prix fixe, and did not bring napkins or dessert menus as we requested. We may be back, but I hope we don't get the same waitress!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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"South Branch is my favorite after-work drinks and dinner spot. It is sometimes a bit loud, but not terribly so. The drinks are good and the food is tasty and the staff is friendly and good at their jobs. The place is great to look at and sit in."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"This place is always busy and very hard to get into especially on a nice summer day if you want to sit outside. Perfectly situated along the Chicago River near the train station, makes it a convenient place to go after work."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"This is my fourth time at this restaurant, but my first time eating inside. The food was great as always and the energy was there as well. I do love their summer outdoor dining!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Our service was not the best from either the hostess or the waitress. It took a very long time for our food to come out, which was extremely inconvenient given the fact that we were entertaining a client who needed to get back to work for an afternoon meeting. The manager did come over to apologize for the wait, but offered nothing more than refilling our soft drinks. Not the best impression."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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"The food was rather good and our waitress was very, very good. She was always there but not pushy. She was constantly filling up our water and soda glasses with a smile. My Waldorf salad was very good."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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