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North Pond, Chicago, IL
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North Pond

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style.

We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses.

North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe.

We do not offer valet parking.
Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables.
All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room.
We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.
A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

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Executive chef: Cesar Murillo

From the OpenTable editors: Chef César Murillo’s seasonal tasting menus are just as stunning as the lush Lincoln Park setting of this beloved restaurant. An alum of Grace, Murillo combines classical technique with hyperlocal ingredients—including fresh produce from the restaurant’s rooftop garden—in elegant dishes that could include a Cornish hen with summer squash and charred cherries. Snag a seat by one of the windows in the Arts and Crafts-style dining room for the best garden and skyline views.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 477-5845
  • Website
    http://www.northpondrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    North Pond provides one of the most distinctive settings in the city for private social and business events. Our Lincoln Park location offers stunning views of Chicago’s dramatic skyline. We offer an inclusive evening for your special occasion, complete with a seasonal four-course dinner
  • Location
    2610 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    Lakeview & Deming
  • Parking details
    Taxi drop off location: Drop-off is at the intersection of Lakeview and Deming, on the West side of the park. From there, the restaurant is a short walk into the park.
  • Public transit
    At the corner of 2600 N. Lakeview Ave. and Deming. Enter the park through the underpass leading to North Pond Restaurant. <br /><br />CTA 151, 156 (Wrightwood), 22, 36 (Clark &amp; Deming)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve at North Pond

    US$195.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We are serving a six course New Year's Eve Tasting menu for $195.00 per person, with an optional wine paring for $95.00, and 21% Service Charge. We can accommodate vegetarians and pescatarians, but no other food restrictions or allergies. The cancellation fee is $100.00 per person withing 48 hours of your reservation. Deadline- Sunday, December 29. Thank you for booking your New Year's Eve dinner with us. -North Pond

Menu

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What 4,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Best Ambience

  • Chicago

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, North Pond offers a "truly remarkable" dining experience with its "beautiful setting" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "creative and delicious" cuisine, the "picturesque views" of the pond, and the attentive staff who make every occasion feel special. Highly recommended for memorable celebrations!

4,764 Reviews

  1. Christina

    Key West

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dishes on the brunch menu were all delicious, the service was excellent, and we loved the ambiance of the historic 'ice skating warming house' building. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

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  2. Jeff

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu was fantastic, Gerald. Our waiter was also fantastic. 

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  3. Don

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambience. exquisite service, excellent food with complex flavors.

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  4. Cynthia

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Every course was creative and delicious! Will be back for sure!

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  5. Gary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to North Pond for special occasions for years now. They have excellent service and we love the ambiance. Chef always prepares a well rounded experience with special touches along the way. We highly recommend North Pond for fine dining without all the noise and crowded feel of some restaurants.

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  6. zachary

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Head Chef Ceasar really knows how to bring unique pairings together, both flavor and texture, that will leave you meditating over each bite. An absolute must! Top service from every staff person; from the head chef to the host to the waiting staff. Everyone takes pride in their work and it is tangible in the overall experience

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  7. Thomas

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Loved all the courses. Wagyu was great

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  8. Colin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I celebrated an engagement with North Pond on Sunday and the service and attention paid by all the staff to us and other parties was phenomenal.

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  9. Susan

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    North Pond never fails! Consistently excellent food and service.

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  10. Jim

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic evening at North Pond. We hadn't been in a couple years and it's still just as delightful as we remember. The location in the park with the view of the city over the pond is stunning and the restaurant itself is cozy, warm and inviting. Our evening started at the small bar at the entrance as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The bartender was knowledgable and friendly and the cocktails were really interesting and tasty. Everyone working at North Pond is friendly and makes you feel like they're genuinely glad you're there. We were celebrating two birthdays and the personalized menus and desserts were a fun touch. Our server Jeff was great -- knowledgable, friendly, attentive but not overbearing. Really, like I said, the entire staff is really superb. The tasting menu was interesting and delicious. Highly recommend North Pond for a date night where you're looking to impress, or any sort of special occasion with special people.

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FAQs

North Pond is rated 4.8 stars by 4764 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for North Pond

2610 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lakeview &amp; Deming
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–1:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Taxi drop off location: Drop-off is at the intersection of Lakeview and Deming, on the West side of the park. From there, the restaurant is a short walk into the park.
  • Public transit
    At the corner of 2600 N. Lakeview Ave. and Deming. Enter the park through the underpass leading to North Pond Restaurant. CTA 151, 156 (Wrightwood), 22, 36 (Clark & Deming)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.northpondrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (773) 477-5845
  • Private party facilities
    North Pond provides one of the most distinctive settings in the city for private social and business events. Our Lincoln Park location offers stunning views of Chicago’s dramatic skyline. We offer an inclusive evening for your special occasion, complete with a seasonal four-course dinner

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