Chemistry

4.4

1711 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for live music

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.

**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night.

ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

Large Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation.
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Location
5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Neighbourhood
Hyde Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUS$22.00
Battered, tossed with spicy housemade garlic dressing
Wagyu SlidersUS$19.00
Caramel glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun
Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)US$18.00
Tossed with liquored house dressing
Truffle Alfredo FriesUS$18.00
Alfredo sauce, grated parmesan, truffle oil

The Dating Phase

Pasta, Soups, Salads

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUS$35.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushroom
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Shaved parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
Pasta alla VodkaUS$25.00
Penne pasta, top-shelf vodka, shaved parmesan, mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach
Soup of the DayUS$12.00

The Engagement

Seafood & Poultry. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Airline ChickenUS$38.00
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$42.00
8 oz, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUS$54.00
Miso glazed, fried rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUS$48.00
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUS$48.00
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions by chef fab. Gravy contains dairy

The Marriage

Steak & Lamb. The enhancement (complimentary): garlic & herb butter, smoked sea salt, jerk sauce, steak sauce, truffle butter +$5, truffle oil (vegan) +$5, dairy-free primavera sauce (vegan) +$5

Steak FritesUS$48.00
10 oz waygu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon*US$54.00
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy*US$74.00
22 oz USDA prime, herb roasted carrots & onion
Lamb ChopsUS$54.00
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Dry-Aged NY StripUS$79.00
12 oz 45-day aged, rosemary, garlic butter, smoked sea salt
Wagyu TomahawkUS$184.00
32 oz, truffle potato al gratin

Meat the Family

Chemistry Big Boards

Nice to Meat YouUS$398.00
2 racks of lamb, 2 cowboy steaks*, 2 sides
Surf & TurfUS$310.00
Order of lamb, cowboy steak*, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 faroe island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Gold wrapped steaks

Filet MignonUS$285.00
Gold wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted, garlic confit
Wagyu TomahawkUS$480.00
Gold wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato AU gratin

Extended Family

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Truffle Potato al GratinUS$14.00
AsparagusUS$14.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Creamed CornUS$14.00
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

The Honeymoon

Desserts

Butter CakeUS$20.00
Fried OreosUS$14.00
Ice CreamUS$8.00
Banana FosterUS$22.00

What 1,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chemistry offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing atmosphere," "delicious food," and "vibrant energy." The live music and attentive staff elevate special occasions, making it a top choice for celebrations. While some guests find the noise level high, the overall ambiance and unique presentations create a memorable visit.

1,711 Reviews

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EvelynC
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I travel to Chicago to celebrate my Birthday! Chemistry was a whole vibe! The live band and the Dj were excellent. The food was amazing. The waiter was energetic and in good its spirits. I’d definitely visit again .
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Erika VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time! Drinks and food were great. Vibe was everything!
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Tina
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. The band, the staff the free parking all were great. I think the drinks and food are just a bit overpriced. Don't get me wrong, the food was really good! The price you pay for drinks you should get a free refill. It also would be nice to know up front that gratuity and entertainment fee will automatically be added to your bill. Other than that, everything was great. Thanks
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devyn
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have amazing service! Drinks and food were delicious. 10/10 highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, very well experience food was pretty good. Ambience was pretty good was exceptional and I really enjoyed my time.
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Jazmine
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall vibe & ambience was definitely 10/10. Food was great as well was the service. We probably waited no more than 15 minutes before our food came out & it was cooked to perfection
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LatoyaM
Detroit9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant was amazing. I will be back when I go back to Chicago. Highly recommend!!!
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Corey
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chemistry was definitely a vibe overall. We went for the first time for my wife b day. Everything was good and enjoy the food, ambience and service. Only thing I disliked was we was charge a deposit because we had a party bigger then 5 people. The funds was suppose to be applied to bill but all funds wasn’t applied because 3 people didn’t show last minute but that wasn’t made clear. Only instructions was if no one showed funds would be lost. Other than that it was a good vibe.
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Elicia
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed Chemistry. The food was delicious, the service was phenomenal. They also had a live band that was great.
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Laquita
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my 28th birthday and it was completely a beautiful experience from the atmosphere to the food 10/10 recommend I’ll definitely be back .
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FAQs

Chemistry does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Chemistry is rated 4.4 stars by 1711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

5121 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Hyde Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chemistrychicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 891-2106
Private party facilities
Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

Chemistry

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon

Love at First Bite

Honey Garlic Salmon StripsUS$22.00

Wagyu SlidersUS$19.00

Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)US$18.00

Truffle Alfredo FriesUS$18.00

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine AlfredoUS$35.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Pasta alla VodkaUS$25.00

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

The Engagement

Airline ChickenUS$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$42.00

Miso Glazed Chilean Sea BassUS$54.00

Faroe Island Mango Jerk SalmonUS$48.00

Can't Believe It's Not Steak & PotatoesUS$48.00

The Marriage

Steak FritesUS$48.00

Filet Mignon*US$54.00

The Cowboy*US$74.00

Lamb ChopsUS$54.00

Dry-Aged NY StripUS$79.00

Wagyu TomahawkUS$184.00

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat YouUS$398.00

Surf & TurfUS$310.00

Heart of Gold

Filet MignonUS$285.00

Wagyu TomahawkUS$480.00

Extended Family

Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Truffle Potato al GratinUS$14.00

AsparagusUS$14.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Creamed CornUS$14.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

The Honeymoon

Butter CakeUS$20.00

Fried OreosUS$14.00

Ice CreamUS$8.00

Banana FosterUS$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Make a reservation

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