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The Walnut Room - Chicago
The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street the Walnut Room is the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. With Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers, the 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theatre district the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show. And don't forget about the Wine Bar at the Walnut Room. Opened in November of 2007, the Wine Bar features a small plate menu as well as more than 20 wines by the glass. After all, in our store, we have been feeding the shopping tradition since 1905.
Enjoy a classic Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie, French onion soup, or choose from the more contemporary menu offerings created by some of the country's best known chefs as members of the Macy's Culinary Council.
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Enjoy a classic Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie, French onion soup, or choose from the more contemporary menu offerings created by some of the country's best known chefs as members of the Macy's Culinary Council.
160 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 160 reviews
5 stars
(58)
4 stars
(69)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(87)
- special occasion(63)
- good for groups(51)
- neighborhood gem(43)
- kid-friendly(33)
- great for brunch(31)
The Walnut Room - Chicago Reviews List
Review 1 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to te Walnut Room and I was afraid to go there off-season since everyone seems to visit during the Holidays. We were pleasantly surprised with a beautiful brunch featuring their specialties like Chicken Pot Pie and much, much more. Jesus our waiter was superb!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
never had a bad meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would like to say that I never had a bad meal at the walnut room. Whenever I am in the Loop,I have to stop by for Mrs. Herrings Chicken Pot Pie. The menu has alot of options to choose from, and they are all delicious..The staff is great and friendly.. I can see why they have been in business for over 100 years."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love that the tables are not on top of each other."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
First and Only time
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Don't go, it was a waste if money"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
dine for mom
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for mothers day and special occasions. My family loved it"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good, but boring. Their signature mint chocolate cheesecake was great."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, wonderful service, and very kid friendly for our large group of kids."
Dined on 3/02/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 8 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Missing Marshall & Field & Company
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A couple of times a year I return to what was MF&C to enjoy some of the old favorites that still are available on the Menu. It's bittersweet in many ways as the staff has changed so much in the way they approach the guests. The food is still good and the ambiance more of a tea room experience than a restaurant but that has always been part of its charm. State Street is a long way from being the great street it once had been."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Why bother?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Don't really know why I am writing this. The room is always enjoyable and convenient for theater and shopping. The food is okay to good. The service is always poor. That about sums it up. We go back because it is there. We always leave irritated that we have waited through this again."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 10 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every trip to Chicago requires a visit to the Walnut Room. It's become a family tradition that we hope to continue for several years! A "must" is a visit over the holidays to lunch beside the magnificent Marshall Fields (Now Macy's) Christmas tree, and to let the fairies sprinkle "fairy dust" to grant the children's wishes."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Glory days in the past
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time to Walnut Room to eat; lived in Chicago 22 years. It was a disappointment. Food is average and no TLC to the restaurant ambiance. Arrived early and read about all the great things in Marshall Field's history, but then expectations dashed. Macy's has definitely ruined this restaurant. About $100,000 from Macy's CEO salary would go a long way to restoring restaurant to prior glory and pride. I'm sure he would not miss that money and it would be well spent.
Plenty of other great Chicago restaurants to go and eat."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 12 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not just for Christmas Holidays!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Walnut Room is always a favorite spot at Christmas, but it's also great for lunch, tea, or meeting friends for dinner after work. I like the Walnut Room's traditional food - friends are likely to try changing specials. Prices, thankfully, are reasonable. Memories rush over me every time I'm there."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 13 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for a lunch date...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great location, on the 7th floor of Macy's on State street. Easy to find if you are trying to have a lunch date with co-workers if you work nearby or with out of town friends staying downtown area. The restaurant offers traditional sandwiches, soups and salads, not expensive at all, even better than the food court pricing. The waiter is very friendly, seems to know to leave us alone. My co-worker and I ordered salad and soup combo, light and tasty, presentation looks great too. Would love to go back again."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Administrator
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great and the ambiance was wonderful. Great place ot meet right after work."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waiter - a Brazilian gentleman
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter - a Brazilian gentleman - was especially nice."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 16 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent restaurant in a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent restaurant in a historic store.."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 17 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Menu is seriously out of date.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Menu is seriously out of date. Salads were made with old lettuce. "Special" of the day did not live up to it's name -- salmon was overcooked and dry and not even hot when brought to the table. Surrounding salad had no flavor or interest. Nasty greasy tortilla under all. Just terrible."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
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Review 18 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I always look forward to dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I always look forward to dining at the Walnut Room when in the Loop. The chicken Pot Pie is a tradition not to be missed. Excellent Service and atmosphere."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 19 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Swen our waiter was fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Swen our waiter was fabulous and should get some nice praise from his supervisor for giving such a positive image of the staff at the walnut room."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love the Walnut Room, and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the Walnut Room, and have been going there since before I can remember. This was the second visit for my guest, and I chose the location because we wanted to have a conversation and not have to shout. The food, while usually great, was not up to previous visits -- the waiter did tell us they are in the process of changing up the menu. They had a wine special, which we both took advantage of, and the dessert was incredible (white chocolate bread pudding)."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quite elegance. Unexpectedly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quite elegance. Unexpectedly great food. Tradition!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I eat lunch at the Walnut
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I eat lunch at the Walnut Room nearly every time I come to Chicago. It is quiet and refined and the food and service is always great."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 23 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Walnut Room - what a beautiful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Walnut Room - what a beautiful room!
A very nice selection of choices for lunch."
A very nice selection of choices for lunch."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
better than average cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"better than average cuisine that is super close to the theater district in Chicago"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Liked the food. Service a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Liked the food. Service a little slow but the wait staff is part of the fun of the Walnut Room. Its nice seeing older wait staff in a historical restaurant. Food was good. Dessert was great-the Key Lime Pie, scrumptous! Will go back and partake on a weekend for a late brunch and try out the wine list!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 26 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant was chosen
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant was chosen because it is within a block of the Chicago Theater and we had show tickets. It was so convenient with parking right across the street. It was a great way to begin the evening - a moderately priced, yet great meal in the historic Marshall Fields (now Macys) building. The elevator ride to the 7th floor restaurant takes you back in time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Again, my husband and I enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Again, my husband and I enjoyed lunch at the Walnut Room on a Sunday. The specials are usually the best choice and we have never been disappointed with them. Our server, Michael, was great and we had a lovely, relaxing lunch."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 28 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service matched our mood,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The service matched our mood, which on the day was relaxed. We appreciated not being rushed."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 29 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Close to theater District
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were looking for a place to eat on a Saturday night before going to a dance show at the Harris Theater. The prices were extremely reasonable.
My meal was outstanding. I had the meat loaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was presented beautifully and was delicious. My friend was very happy to find an Argentinian wine on the wine list that she had just tasted while in Argentina. She had the cod fish special and was equally impressed. The service was a bit slow but the Walnut Room has a history and ambiance of its own since it is located in Macy's which was formerly Marshall Fields."
My meal was outstanding. I had the meat loaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was presented beautifully and was delicious. My friend was very happy to find an Argentinian wine on the wine list that she had just tasted while in Argentina. She had the cod fish special and was equally impressed. The service was a bit slow but the Walnut Room has a history and ambiance of its own since it is located in Macy's which was formerly Marshall Fields."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 30 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We sat next to the fountain....fake
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We sat next to the fountain....fake flowers...no water....not much ambiance. I went because I wanted to try the historic chicken pot pie."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
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Review 31 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If shopping in Macy's, this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If shopping in Macy's, this is a good spot to visit for lunch as it is on the 7th floor of the store. Wide menu at reasonable process."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 32 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had an enjoyable and wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an enjoyable and wonderful lunch"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 33 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A must 2 experience history/food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a great experience in a totally historic setting. The food was great, the service - by Jesus - was classy but the kitchen was ever so slow. After 45 minutes we were still with only bread and wine. The waiter apologized as the restaurant was not busy at all."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
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Review 34 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cheese plate was great, and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cheese plate was great, and the salmon salad was enough to share. Overall food was very good and service was excellent. Will return and recommend to others."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful restaurant with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful restaurant with attentive staff. Liked that tables generously spaced for comfort and privacy among diners."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 36 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Walnut Room is a Chicago
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Walnut Room is a Chicago tradition especially around the holidays. The food was good as was the service. No complaints at all."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Visiting the Walnut room during
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visiting the Walnut room during the holidays is one thing, but visiting any other time of the year is not worth the effort."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
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Review 38 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They didn't confirm our reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They didn't confirm our reservation with Open Table and our note that we were celebrating a special birthday went ignored. The Food and atmosphere was very good."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 39 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was descent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had been wanting to go to the Walnut room for some time because I heard so much about it. Well, the ambiance was great. It is well lit and has a comfortable atmosphere. The food was also very good -- I had the Roasted Salmon. The only thing I was a bit disappointed about was the service. Although, our server was nice I think he had too many tables to wait. We sat for more than 10 minutes before we were even approached with menus. Then our bread and water arrived several minutes later. Our server forgot that we had requested more bread with our soup and salad although it arrived when we were finishing up and lastly I was celebrating my birthday on that day and wasn't even approached about dessert. Overall, it was descent."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 40 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
On the one hand...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited for a Sunday lunch and it recofirmed what I have noticed over the last year or so--sadly, the Walnut Room is not the great place it once was. Staff were arguing with each other and seemed very short-handed, food was not as nicely presented as it used to be. Having said this, the Walnut Room is still not a bad place, especially if you are shopping on State Street--prices are fair, nice wine list and the special menu always has an interesting option or two."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 41 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 42 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Chicago gem not to be missed.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A Chicago gem not to be missed."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 43 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been to The Walnut Room
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been to The Walnut Room numerous times and have never been disappointed. The food and the service are always top notch!! It's the perfect beginning or end to a night/afternoon at the theater."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 44 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
On what has now become a monthly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On what has now become a monthly trek to the Walnut Room, my party and I enjoyed a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne (the real deal, not sparkling wine, which we also like) -- at half price! What a treat!! The rest of the meal -- salmon for two, rockfish for two - and desserts were just lovely. Service is attentive, efficient, and a little whimsical. No surly waiters here to deflate the impact of a lovely traditional space, great view, and classical music as accompaniment."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 45 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is good and nicely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is good and nicely presented. The service is also extremely friendly. In terms of prices, extremely reasonable."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 46 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Historic gem. Great location,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Historic gem. Great location, service, good food, and very good prices."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 47 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Walnut Room is a little-known
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Walnut Room is a little-known gem for friends and family to get together. It's a great place to talk, and the food is consistently good. There's something for everyone, and the staff is welcoming. The beautiful paneling contributes to the ambience. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 48 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nostalga with a view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were in Chicago for a romantic weekend and what better way to cap-off the weekend than a visit to the State Street Marshall Fields? The Walnut room was what we remembered (even if it was February and the Christmas Tree was long gone). The Chicken Pot Pie is still just as good as we remembered too. Always a special place for a romantic meal."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 49 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were so glad to discover
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were so glad to discover this wonderful place tucked on the 7th floor of Macy's. A perfect restful lunch stop during our State Street shopping!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 50 for The Walnut Room - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service Subpar!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, view was great, service was subpar. The waitress didn't have many tables so I'm not sure what took so long to get our food. I know there was a group of 55 people that were going to see Book of Mormon that got sat down ahead of us. We, also, were going to see Book of Mormon after lunch that day. We had to order our dessert when our meal came to make sure we received our food in time before the show started. I will go back but not for a while. I would like to have better service, next time."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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