Soul Prime

Name: Soul Prime
Address: 1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614-5008
Telephone: (312) 526-3049
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

475 Reviews

$31 to $50

Soul food

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

A new concept created by Chef Royce. It's soul food restaurant offering an elevated experience. We are located in the historic Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Join us for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. If you don't see the seat you want available online, please give us a call. We will be happy to make you a reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Soul food
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 526-3049
Website
https://soulprimechicago.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5008
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Park
Cross Street
Armitage and Halsted.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
8 - Halsted,73 - Armitage,Armitage Brown Line stop--4 blocks away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Short Rib Street TacosUS$15.00
Cilantro and onion mix, cotija crumbles.
Fried Green Tomatoes US$21.00
Lightly dusted in seasoned corn meal, lump crab, drizzled with cajun ranch aioli.
Collard Green DipUS$20.00
Chef Royce styled with sautéed cajun greens, mixed cheeses, house-made tortilla chips.
Firecracker Buffalo ShrimpUS$23.00
Gulf shrimp, bleu cheese and ranch drizzle.
Herb Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$17.00
Fried sage, thyme & rosemary, cherry peppers, garlic ranch aioli.
Lobster Bisque US$16.00
Topped with puff pastry.

Chef's Signatures

Seafood Fried RiceUS$37.00
Jonah crab, gulf shrimp, lump crab. **Only available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday**

Main Attractions

Hot Honey Fried ChickenUS$24.00
Served with french fries.
Fried Pork ChopsUS$26.00
Center-cut, signature apple onion jam. Served with french fries.
Oh Soo Good CatfishUS$27.00
Good ole classic fried catfish fillet, served with french fries.
Black + Bleu SaladUS$29.00
Ribeye medium well ONLY, heirloom tomatoes, roasted corn, bleu cheese, avocado, red onions, balsamic glaze.
Smoked Salmon Caesar SaladUS$27.00
Parmesan chips, red onions, lemon caesar dressing.
World's Best Baked ChickenUS$27.00
Slow roasted for 4 hours in our signature spices, creamy mashed potatoes.
Bone-In Short RibsUS$37.00
Savory short ribs, creamy mashed potatoes.

Side Show

Mixed Cajun GreenUS$11.00
Mac & CheeseUS$11.00
Sweet PotatoesUS$11.00
Corn Bread MuffinUS$5.00
2 pieces
Red Beans and RiceUS$11.00
French FriesUS$9.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00

Sweet Ending

Velvetty Smooth Banana Pudding US$9.00
Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie w/ Vanilla Ice CreamUS$11.00

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Soul Prime offers a cozy vibe with "soul food and cocktails" that'll remind you of grandma's cooking. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and delicious dishes like fried chicken, mac and cheese, and the famous collard greens dip. Chef Royce's warm hospitality and "fantastic" playlist make this a standout dining experience.

475 Reviews

A
Angela
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is very intimate. The owner and staff make you feel like family. The food was beyond delicious! If my waistline would allow, I would eat here every day!
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Tasia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was AMAZING! We had the collard green dip which was so good.. I ordered the catfish with mac and sweet potatoes… fish was seasoned perfectly… the sides were great. My sister ordered the hot honey fried chicken which was very good! We can’t wait to come back.
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Ama
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The catfish was crispy, lite and delicious. The cornbread was moist and cooked just right. The ribs were tender and had a unique, savory flavor. The restaurant was quiet and the ambience was peaceful and comfortable. The waitstaff were thoughtful, attentive, hospitable, and friendly. I really enjoyed myself.
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Brandon
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely amazing experience. Staff was so nice and welcoming. Food was even better. Chef Royce came and introduced herself to our table and made us feel right at home. This restaurant is definitely a go-to. Tens across the board
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Toyar
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, and service was excellent. I highly recommend.
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Janine
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was phenomenal. Quaint establishment but in no way is the food compromised! Everything we had was amazing!! From the drinks from the bartender to the appetizer (especially the baked collard green dip), to our meals! We couldn’t stop talking about it the next day! The vibe was on point and our server was spectacular! If you want an elevated experience while dining on soul food, this is the place!!!
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LiveWell
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time eating at Soul Prime and it did not disappointed. The service was great and the food was on point!!! Love the atmosphere as well! I will definitely be going back soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food was just okay. It was quite expensive for what we ate. The music was loud and it was difficult to have a conversation. They had issues regulating the heat. While the service was great, everything else was not.
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Rosemary
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, friendly Manager came around asked how the service was Definitely will come again
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Jordan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff. Great food. Amazing experience. Worth a second visit.
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FAQs

Soul Prime offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 526-3049.

Soul Prime is rated 4.5 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1969 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5008

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Armitage and Halsted.
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
8 - Halsted,73 - Armitage,Armitage Brown Line stop--4 blocks away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://soulprimechicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 526-3049

Soul Prime

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Fried Green Tomatoes

Hot Honey Fried Chicken

Catfish and Grits

Opening Act

Short Rib Street TacosUS$15.00

Fried Green Tomatoes US$21.00

Collard Green DipUS$20.00

Firecracker Buffalo ShrimpUS$23.00

Herb Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$17.00

Lobster Bisque US$16.00

Chef's Signatures

Seafood Fried RiceUS$37.00

Main Attractions

Hot Honey Fried ChickenUS$24.00

Fried Pork ChopsUS$26.00

Oh Soo Good CatfishUS$27.00

Black + Bleu SaladUS$29.00

Smoked Salmon Caesar SaladUS$27.00

World's Best Baked ChickenUS$27.00

Bone-In Short RibsUS$37.00

Side Show

Mixed Cajun GreenUS$11.00

Mac & CheeseUS$11.00

Sweet PotatoesUS$11.00

Corn Bread MuffinUS$5.00

Red Beans and RiceUS$11.00

French FriesUS$9.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00

Sweet Ending

Velvetty Smooth Banana Pudding US$9.00

Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie w/ Vanilla Ice CreamUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Soul Prime offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Soul Prime restaurant rated?

Is Soul Prime currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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