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Soul Prime, Chicago, IL

Soul Prime

4.6
4.6
460 Reviews
$31 to $50
Soul food

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Soul Prime delivers a memorable dining experience with "amazing service," "delicious food," and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about standout dishes like the fried chicken, collard greens dip, and mac and cheese. Chef Royce and her team create a "home-like" feel, making this "exceptional" soul food spot a must-visit in Chicago.

460 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't wait to go back!!! I went on Taco Tuesday and I will be there every Tuesday the one thing I loved is that the meat was marinated!!🤪 Any foodie knows marination is key!

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  2. Rai

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, experience, and customer service! I’m going back next month!

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  3. Denise

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was flavorful and entrées were portion nicely.. I’ve eaten here with several groups of friends and each time it was a hit.

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  4. Alex

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for Sunday brunch. The ambiance was very nice with good music for a chill Sunday vibe. However, the food left something to be desired. The fried tomatoes were crispy and well seasoned, but I wasn’t given the crab meat included in it. Everyone else that ordered it at other places at the bar did. When I did bring it up, the bartender quickly said we don’t do that on the weekends. That wasn’t stated on the menu. She came back and apologized. It was refunded, but I missed the experience I wanted. Also, the fish and grits are 6/10, the cream for the grits is good but the fish is very thin. For 30 something dollars I think there should be a better quality of fish.

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  5. LeVar

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing and I can’t wait to go back again.

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  6. Marlon

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Presentation was good for the food. Drinks were okay. Portions for baked chicken with grits should have been more especially the grits. It didn’t feel complete. Fish was nice and crispy and large portions. Tacos were SUPER salty. Hot sauce on the side was a good touch of flavor. My hostess was SOOOOOOOO NICE! Very cheerful. Id go back.

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  7. Danisha

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I can give more stars I would ! Food and hospitality amazing.

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  8. Eboni

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Sunday night before the dinner rush and after brunch. The food was EXCELLENT! Everything came out fresh AND in a timely manor. Our waiter gave good suggestions and checked in on us just the right amount of times. I can’t wait to go back and try more of the food.

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  9. Miriam

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soul Prime is exactly what is needed in Chicago. Great food, awesome service and good ambiance. Hard to find after the pandemic!

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  10. Mallory

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely enjoyed my visit to Soul Prime. Everything was on point from the service to the food. I arrived 15 minutes prior to my reservation & my family appreciated that we were still seated early. The dining environment is small however, was cozy & comfortable. I couldn't help but to sing & dance a little bit while enjoying their 90s R&B soul throwback playlist that played in the dining area. The Fried Green Tomatoes & collard green dip are must have starters. Those Fried Green Tomatoes are fried & battered perfectly & topped with a lump crab meat enhancement. The collard Green dip served with fresh homemade tortilla chips was amazing. Hot, cheesy & creamy. These starters are both unmatched & a must have. My family was quiet as we dove into our main course which consisted of Hot, honey glazed Fried chicken, Catfish & fried pork chops. Hmmm so good. All of the food was well seasoned, made to order & arrived to my table hot, fresh & timely. In the restaurant world of soul food today, Soul Prime sits at the top spot. I've been tothe best of the best, but no one is throwin down in the kitchen servin' creative, southern style dishes like Chef Royce! If I have to choose where to get good authentic, fresh soul food, without a doubt, I'm headed to Soul Food EVERY TIME!!!

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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 4.6 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Soul Prime

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
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