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Townhouse Chicago
This distinctly urban restaurant and wine bar provides an elegant yet casual feel, ideal for lunch, dinner or after work cocktails. Townhouse's unique menu offers a large selection of small plates, sandwiches, salads and entrees to suit any taste.
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125 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 125 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(57)
3 stars
(35)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(58)
- vibrant bar scene(27)
- good for groups(24)
- fit for foodies(16)
- hot spot(14)
- notable wine list(10)
Townhouse Chicago Reviews List
Review 1 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Loop Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Solid menu, packed at lunch and happy hour. Nice change from the run in, run out loop lunch spots. Good for clients who are in the loop."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service very good. However, the restaurant is so loud that one cannot have a conversation without shouting--all in all a very exhausting and non-relaxing place. Will not return."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 3 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for a business lunch and ate outside. It was the perfect upper end laid back atmosphere. Eating outside allowed us to talk freely. Located between two buildings you did not have to deal with too much noise off of Wacker. The food was delicious too and they are very accommodating to "selective" eaters like us. I will definitely come here again!!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too Loud for Dinner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When this restaurant first opened, it was quiet and the food was really good quality. It's now extremely noisy and appears to be the place to stop for a drink after work. The food quality has gone down (coldish salmon with tons of barbeque sauce dumped over the top and brown leaves in a drink with crushed mint), but the service was as good as ever. The waiter was knowledgeable and there when I needed him. That being said, I think this restaurant works very well as a great place to stop for a drink with your friends or work colleagues, but I won't be going back for dinner."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for most business lunches,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good for most business lunches, but quite noisy. Nice menu - more extensive than Chicago location."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 6 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
always have great food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always have great food and service. Go here 1-2 times a week minimum. Only good upper scale dining in the area."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very loud, and cold by the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very loud, and cold by the windows."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
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Review 8 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect spot for a team lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect spot for a team lunch at reasonable prices."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Try somewhere else
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way too loud for a serious business lunch. Looks like a good place for happy hour.
Menu was interesting, execution was not good. I had trout - dry. Client #1 has a salad with duck breast, medium. Meat looked as if it was rare and microwaved to make it medium. Meat was tightned and grayish with pools of juice on it. Client #2 had a turkey burger covered with cheese and bacon. Thought it was weird to offer a turkey burger and then coving it with those ingredients. She seemed to like it."
Menu was interesting, execution was not good. I had trout - dry. Client #1 has a salad with duck breast, medium. Meat looked as if it was rare and microwaved to make it medium. Meat was tightned and grayish with pools of juice on it. Client #2 had a turkey burger covered with cheese and bacon. Thought it was weird to offer a turkey burger and then coving it with those ingredients. She seemed to like it."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loud at lunch when crowded...food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loud at lunch when crowded...food & service are very good..."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 11 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fabulous hidden gem on Wacker!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff was fabulous! We came for a birthday and they gave us three excellent desserts on the house. The food itself was so very good. I had the duck. It was the best duck dish I have EVER had. I'm trying to think of a reason (excuse) to go back there! It's a somewhat fancy and moderately priced menu, so I'd definitely need a good reason to spend at that price point, but man if it's not worth it!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed a decent lunch with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed a decent lunch with a colleague. Food was decent and approachable, service was friendly and effective. Noise levels varied through the lunch our, but conversation was still easy.
Reasonable change of pace for a lunch outing with colleagues, though probably not where I would take a client."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Brought some people here for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brought some people here for a business meeting, and since I'm new tithe city, chose his restaurant. The restaurant it nice but very loud. Loire music and lots of people. Not good to talk business and have to bunch over other all the time. My mistake on choosing the location. But the food was okay and it would be better for a party of 2. Tables small and can get cramped in here real quick."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2007
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 14 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good for a business lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Townhouse is a nice business lunch choice if you work in its proximity. The food is rather average, and the noise level can be annoying at times. Also, the temperature in the restaurant was quite cold the day we were there. The service, however, is outstanding, particularly for the business lunch crowd, as they keep drinks, food, desert moving at just the right pace. Overall, the food was okay, the ambiance was on the loud side, but they get you in and out in sufficient time to talk business; we didn't feel rushed, and we didn't wait excessively for anything."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2007
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Review 15 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A little loud but other than that it was nice. Even though they were out of lobster for the Mac&Cheese the subitute shrimp was cooked perfectly! It was awesome. Must try the Lobster next time!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too loud, tables too close
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Too loud, tables too close to one another, mediocre food, small portions with big prices. It is probably a handy spot for the office bldgs. on and around Wacker - that is, probably good for the downtown lunch set - but we were there before an opera and it was not suitable for conversation or lingering dining."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been to Townhouse a few
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to Townhouse a few times now and food is good, but nothing to go out of your way for. It's a handy, reliable place if you work in the nearby area."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 18 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise level makes business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise level makes business lunch discussions challenging."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A bit loud, but like the tables
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bit loud, but like the tables by the window. Trout was yummy!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 20 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My go to place for a business
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My go to place for a business lunch in the west loop area"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not a place for children or
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not a place for children or families. The food is eclectic & may not appeal to most people."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After waiting 10 minutes for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After waiting 10 minutes for the hostess to seat us, our waiter bringing us the wrong wine, and then having to wait over 30 minutes for our appetizer, things got better. Our appetizer was given to us for free and the food was wonderful. It was a little noisy, but once the after work crowd left, it was very nice. I'd be willing to give it another chance."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 23 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre Lunch Establishment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is mediocre & selections don't change much. Often you can get there about 12:30P and they are already out of some of the specials for the day. The service is friendly but slow. This is definitely more of a lunch place than a dinner spot. Go out of convenience but not if you only have an hour for lunch."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
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Review 24 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, mediocre food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was top notch. The food leaves something to be desired though. Nothing was bad but it was just mediocre."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good. We particularly liked the spicy pickle jar and the bacon donut dessert. Our server, Casey was absolutely awesome. I'd come back just to have her wait on us again. Overall a great night."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 26 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overlooked dinner spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is more a lunch and happy hour place and very quiet for dinner, given location. This is too bad, as our dinner was excellent. Great food and great service, with an $8 wine flight."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and location are great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and location are great for lunch. Very noisy however and difficult to hold a conversation with more than one or two people."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a wonderful time but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We had a wonderful time but we could hardly hear ourselves talk, much too noisy."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 29 for Townhouse Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was just average and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just average and temperature inside restaurant was cold with constant draft from doors opening to outside (very cold day in Chicago). Great summertime outdoor space, but not so great on cold winter day."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Townhouse Chicago
Based on the average of (96) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic