Chemistry Chicago

Food was good but definitely not worth the price. I got the mango jerk salmon and my boyfriend got the lamp chops. Service was okay but there were a lot of people there for their bdays and our server was gone attending to them & holding sprinklers. The atmosphere and music was nice and there's an automatic 20% gratuity & 5% entertainment fee. Overall the experience was okay and I may go back.

The night was amazing my husband and I were celebrating a birthday with a love one. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and warm. The vibe and music options was amazing. The lemon drop flight is a must try! 😉 The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and made awesome suggestions for food options. Our server was RAY! He was fast paced but provided an awesome service. If you are in our amazing CITY this place is a must to visit. Be prepared to be amazed. My rating for this restaurant is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PLEASE BE ADVISED CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED ON PREMISES!

I would give it a 2.5 at best for my experience. Went for my wife’s birthday that I made a reservation for on a Sunday at 8pm and we are out of towners. We got there and waited 15-20 minutes to be seated they obviously couldn’t seat our 2 person table at a table for 5 so we waited longer while guest who arrived after us got seated. The hosts was nice and pleasant and asked my wife’s name which we learned later they do print your name on a menu for your birthday. But regular guest have to use a QR code for the menu and we didn’t get the paper menu until we were done with our meal and saw a table next to us with the customize menu and we asked the host for the menu and she apologized for forgetting. We got seated while they had a live band and singer then switched to DJ during our visit. The volume was too loud the waiter couldn’t hear us ordering we had to yell at one point he sat at the couple’s table next to us, took their order then leaned over while still sitting to take our order. We ordered garlic cheesy bread and the roll was Hawaiian bread and I hate sweet bread it should have been written on the menu that it’s sweet. I ordered the wagyu bavette HORRIBLE piece of meat I spit out. I usually order ribeye but they don’t offer a ribeye on their menu. I ordered medium came over cooked with frites that I expected to be cooked crispy maybe be julienne cut no they were soft and under cooked. With a side of chimichurri that was COLD. My wife ordered lamb chops and mashed potatoes which she did enjoy entirely. The best item was the butter cake served warm with ice cream only thing I recommend. Now from the name chemistry I expected more drinks with special effects but the menu didn’t give good descriptions of exotic drinks I ordered the “flaming martini” and it was the only drink listed with flare. Now like I said we did get the customized menu after we finished eating because we asked the host for the menu again because the regular menu was only available by QR code and the first item listed is the lemon drop flight is listed for the wrong amount on the actual menu. Last they charge an entertainment fee and then added the gratuity on top of that. There shouldn’t be a gratuity on the entertainment fee, the fee should be added at the end not then taxed and gratuity. Total we spent $241 and the meal was not worth the money I didn’t even eat my steak and we were never served steak knives how can a place be upscale and not serve you a steak knife. So yes it was cute and the uniforms were nice they even come out with sparklers for your birthday but the food was underwhelming.

Me and my friends celebrated our annual Galentine’s Dinner here. It was just the night we were looking for! Right when we pulled into the lot for valet, we were treated as if we were regulars. Valet was super nice and it was a chilly night so they let us stand by their heater. Getting seated was fast and we came at the right time. Our reservations weren’t until 9:15 but sat down by 9pm. Right when we sat down we were given sparklers and the whole restaurant turned into a party. It was so hard to eat and enjoy the music at the same time. We got the tomahawk to share with 3 people, Mac and cheese, and Brussels. Everything came out delicious and perfectly cooked. The chef who prepared our steak at the table did such an amazing just I was in “awe” and forgot to record it!!!! Such a memorable night! If you’re looking for more of a party vibe, go at 9pm or later!!! 10/10 experience.

Im writing my review based off the 3 times I have visited. My overall experience has been great. I have been here twice for dinner and once for brunch (my absolute favorite). Im not really a big dinner person but my food has been delicious. My drinks last night were excellent! Now the brunch….babyyyyy! I can’t get enough! Each visit our host has been phenomenal! THANK YOU RAY for providing wonderful service last night! The pictures attached are from two different visits.

We were warned but it was Friday night and we wanted to step out close by the house and try something new. It was clean and pleasantly decorated but could definitely step it up as far as materials especially at that price point. Perhaps this place is for a less refined palate because everything thing we ingested was extremely disappointing. The highlight of our experience was our friendly server Evanye. She did her best to help improve our experience but it was extremely overpriced and such a food let down. The Wagyu sliders looked worse than Wendy’s burgers and the drinks were limited in selection and experience. We planned to stay for more courses but I was eager to leave and not spend any additional money. So many rules on what they serve for it to be nasty and overcooked. Limited bar menu and served old OJ which we sent back. Plz peep the pics and see for yourself. They had the nerve to charge an entertainment fee for listening to the DJ. Had I known that I would have made specific requests. Never again. 0 out of 10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere is dope, Mocktails were good, food was subpar! I understand why people go for the vibes, aesthetics, and drinks! I expected so much more from the food. We had pasta, lamb chops, salmon strips, and several drinks (mocktails and cocktails). I will be back to give them another try, Hoping it was just an off night!

There are some items that were listed that they didn’t have so they didn’t have waffles and there is no spicy grapes, but the salmon and grits was really great. Very flavorful. There is lamb chops. It was nice and tender season potatoes were very good. I like the variety and the quantity of food was on points full of flavor, it was enough for you to go up and get more & more they swapped out some items from the buffet Cinnabon to French toast.There was fresh fruit, peach cobbler, like it was a really great vibe like the food was delicious 9.5 out of 10 I’ll be back.

The food was great the service/waiters were awesome a nice clean laidback atmosphere everyone was so nice and friendly great customer service I enjoyed my breakfast dinner with my family and will be back again real soon

I've been wanting to try chemistry for a while now and boy am I glad I had the opportunity. My bestie and a couple friends did brunch. And Of course we had unlimited mimosas. The food was divine. So tasty! I've had shrimp and grits before, but never salmon and grits! And the potatoes chefs kiss! The lamb chops delicious! (Not better then my moms tho). And to top it off they had the juiciest grapes/fruit & a table full of mouth watering sweets. The server, fine asl. Really attentive. I do feel like the bussers could've cleared the plates from the table a bit quicker though. Really dope ambiance. Definitely a place to throw on a cute fit. Great DJ & a dope guy who walks around with a mic getting the crowd involved/hyped. Nice LED backgrounds and flower wall photo ops

Went to dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. From the moment we arrived (at 450, they opened at 5. We had reservations), we were greeted by the friendly hostess and several other workers. Upon seating, Gerald would be our 'chemist'. He explained the menu and took our drink orders. He told us EVERYTHING was good, so we wouldn't go wrong with anything we ordered, haha. He was RIGHT! Our drinks, food, service and the ambience was great! The band was really good as well!! Will I return?? Most definitely!! Should you go??? U still reading this...... GO! LOL

We prepaid and attended the NYE "Mascarade Ball". The event wasn't as described and we paid to enter the building. Nothing was included with the tickets. Then upon arrival was told to wait in our car until 10:30 then waited in line another 30 minutes. Once inside we learned we couldnt stay in the table we were lead to after ordering and even eating our apps. We were told to eat the remaining food at the bar. We'd ordered steak and sides over $200 in food. The hostess explained she was new and also didn't understand why we needed to move. It was a pretty sad experience, we decided to leave only to learn people who were in line with us had tables with the same GA tickets but they knew the host so he gave them a table. When we left at 11:40 there was no line and many empty tables. I'd heard the service was bad but this was ridiculous we'll never support this establishment!

Everything was top tier.Hostess.Chemist.Management.Clean restaurant.Clean bathroom.Beautifully decorated.DrinksFood

Food, Service, Fraudulent Photographer I was enjoying my experience at Chemistry until the fraudulent photographer asked to continuously take photos. When she brought them back around, I was quoted a price of $25. I did not have cash, and asked if they accept a form of electronic payment. I am charged 28.55, I am unsure if the woman tipped herself. But I am very disappointed at the unexpected and fraudulent price gauging. I will be disputing with my bank if I am unable to he refunded. The food was a 1/10. My steak was served cold with congealed grease at the top and my fries were old!!! Its obvious my food was not made fresh. It was a highly disappointing experience. My waitress disappeared after the food was served and it was just a very low level experience overall. I have heard mixed reviews but was willing to experience for myself Not only that, the host was really rude. I hate when restaurants try to do the upscale vibe, but it ends up being tacky and classless. Why are your waiters kneeling on the floor to take customers orders. thats literally insane!!!!

I went for my birthday and had an amazing time. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. The presentation on the drinks was impressive and added to the celebration. Our server along with the rest of the staff were very attentive. The band was excellent and our server even grabbed the mic to sing. And the decor was perfect for pics. I would definitely recommend it.

Definitely a 5 star experience! From the moment we walked in until the time we left, we felt comfortable and well taken care of. The live band was amazing! The private room that we had was super cool. It was enough space for the entire party (it was 11 of us). There are also many photo opps, space for navigating around, and more! We started with water and cocktail order. The drinks made it to us pretty quickly. They came back and took our food order. I tried the lemon drop flight and it was amazing. The food was even more delicious! I had Australian marinated Lamb Chops with demi glaze on a bed of garlic mash potatoes. The meat was super tender and juicy. Each bite was filled with flavor. The potatoes were buttery and whipped to perfection. It is very filling and worth every dime spent. Overall, this was a nice eating experience. I love how they made everyone that was celebrating a birthday feel special. They do have a photographer as well that comes in and take photos that you can purchase at the end of your visit. I would definitely say this is a must try if you are visiting the Chicago area!

Everything was perfect thanks to our Chemist Jarrod C He was the truth from helping with drinks entree down to the deserts. I had very spectacular evening the staff was ready to serve you and the food was delish I mean soon as I placed my order the food was at the table no more than 10 min I opted for the lambs Cho's mashed and mac n cheese and the lemon drop flight which was amazing and Smokey the ambiance here is the bomb def a place for a wonderful celebration I say come in enjoy some live music great food and cool people

It was okay, and that's being nice. I went for a friend's birthday and it was just average. The plates were dirty, once I found a decent one the food was pretty good (that's why they get one out of those 2 stars). For the price I could've done about a million other things with my $145 dollars. The prices, fees, and surcharges are outrageous. Oh the DJ was amazing (hence the second star) but the music volume was WAAAAAAYYYYY TO HIGH! Do better Chemistry. ‍

Took them 2 hours to seat us. reservation was for 10:45 we didn't get seated until 12:50.

So I found this place on tik tok. They had some good reviews so I added this to my list of places I wanted to go to while in Chicago. I should have known it was be issues when I was able to change the reservation to a different time and it was hella times I could pick still . Anyway we arrived there for 8:45 reservations. I loved the ambiance and decor they had live music and we were feeling the place. We asked to be seated closer to the live music and that's when the issues started. We switched table and for someone reason they got confused of who was now going to be serving us. We waited for a minute and finally someone came to assist, but let me get to the food. Food was mid. It came out quick but it wasn't hot. I ordered the chicken with some type of cream sauce and mashed potatoes were thick and semi warm. I hate eating food and feeling as if my own home cooked food is better than the food I'm paying for. My friend ordered the steak she liked it. I wished I would have gotten the steak it was better . My daughter order only an appetizer some salmon strips strips they were just ok. We ordered a total of 4 cocktails. The waitress disappeared after dropping a glass and never coming back I couldn't even tell anyone my food wasn't hot so I ate it. Here's the kicker. The bill came out and it was total of 250.00. Wtf how! After scanning the bill we realized that they charge a automatic gratuity 20% no matter how large the party is and the service was crap. Waiter never came to check on us, never refilled our water, had to wave her down eventually to get some help. There was another charge of 9.00 called an entertainment charge. Plus taxes so basically we paid an additional 69 dollars for gratuity and entertainment fees. I was so mad. Especially with the food not being so great the service not being good at all. I felt slighted, upset, taken advantage of. I love fine dining and I don't mind paying when service and food is top notch!! These restaurants need to get a clue about how to run a place. Don't try to take people up top. I can tell this is a place is where people come for only one time events like birthday (and it was a lot of birthdays that night). and don't ever come back again. They couldn't have repeat customers. Business's don't understand that if people feel taken advantage of they won't come back! Expensive mid drinks, mediocre food, bad service all those extra taxes. Wtf would I have to pay for the entertainment for an establishment. I'll stick to my regular places who won't charge an automatically gratuity for three people, good service , good food and inexpensive drinks. That I return too often because of that.I promise I will never return to this restaurant.

The Ambiance was beautiful, the music was a vibe. Food was Delicious the salmon was perfectly cooked and that sauce whew baby took it over the top.

The reviews should definitely be higher I rarely leave them but this was the best food I ever had in my life! So tasty and I highly recommend it

The price point and experience do not align. Can't tell if they want to be a restaurant or a club. I'm not sure the website accurately describes the ambiance. Decor is cheap and floors are concrete. For what they are charging patrons the decor should be upscale. Food was mediocre at best and not hot even though the steaks were supposedly cooked table-side. The steaks were for certain cooked in the kitchen and then blow torched table side. Music was also entirely too loud. One day WE as a people will recognize that every experience doesn't have to be a turn up. Some of us want to support our people and actually have a normal, fine dining experience. No dj. Just dinner music and the ability to converse with the people at your table and actually be heard!

Here's the revised review: My husband and I chose this venue to celebrate his birthday, and it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was vibrant, the service was impeccable, and the food was outstanding. I ordered the salmon, which was truly exceptional, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his steak, beautifully presented. Our friend relished the lamb chops. The drinks were plentiful and delicious. The attention to detail in presentation and decor, including the captivating smoke effects, added to the experience. Live music on a Sunday night was a delightful touch. We would eagerly return and wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to others.

As a chemist myself, this was an amazing experience. I like how they incorporated dry ice within the drinks and the food was immaculate. Great service and go here if you wanna have fun.

This place was ok. I love the live music.. that's the best part for me. They have questions on the table to help with conversations. That's a nice touch. Staff were all nice and helped each other out. A dj came in later to play music and the music was great. It was just too loud. My guy and I had to keep repeating ourselves as we set right next to one another. Appetizers were good. Main course I had steak and it was cooked perfectly and it was delicious!

Nice Black-Owned restaurant with good vibes & pretty tasty food. I have been to Chemistry twice over the past two -ish years. I really like the ambience or vibe of this restaurant. I think it puts you in the mood to celebrate something (whether that's a birthday, anniversary, a promotion, etc.). During my first visit, I came with my boyfriend for a date night. We got the truffle Alfredo fries, the butter cake, the grilled salmon, and vegetarian steak and potatoes. Overall, we enjoyed our food and the live music that was happening that night. A few weeks ago, I came with some friends to celebrate someone's birthday. We were able to get a pretty large table and appreciated the sparkler birthday service that the staff did. This time around, I ordered several items and split them with friends. We got the Wagyu sliders, the chicken wings, and the Alfredo (added in steak). The food was pretty good and was the perfect amount to share between three people.

Enjoyed a date night here. It was early evening on a Saturday, so it wasn't busy when we arrived but got progressively busier. Overpriced & underwhelming.

Came here Saturday after Valentines Day. We didn't have a reservation but the hostess was so pretty and accommodating she added us to the list, checked us in and got us seated right away! The music was a bit loud but the ambiance was beautiful and the food and drinks were top tier. SN: if you're a whiskey girl like me get a Queen B drink was phenomenal!! Thank me later.

I really want to give chemistry a higher rating as I love the food and the two other times I was there I had an amazing time however this time was not enjoyable. My friends and I attended the Sunday brunch which was buffet style but didn't include drink like orange juice or apple juice. I have never experienced that before. I can understand cocktails but no juice or coffee ? Also the music was way too loud and the dj wasn't catching the hint about the mic. I wasn't very fond of the mic being shoved in my face or hearing the other attendees cursing up a storm on the mic. I was also very displeased when the bill came. Firstly I think the way they train their servers to offer water is misleading especially when it comes off like a simple glass of water but it turns out to be a ten dollar bottle water. Furthermore the bill included gratuity which I'm not tripping about as someone who used to be a server. However when asked the servers stated they don't get the gratuity so I would like clarification on that because who gets the gratuity then ? Also we were charged a 10% entertainment fee. WTH is an entertainment fee ? Is this not a restaurant ? I didn't ask for a concert I just wanted brunch. I have been to many establishments that had live bands and I have never seen an entertainment feee. Im not sure what's that's all about. A lot of the reviews are saying the same things. It such a waste because the other two times I was here it was nice and I loved it. I'm not sure when they added this loud music and all these Extra fees. The food Is already expensive so I'm not sure what's the issue is. You don't need a DJ if you can't afford to pay them. I also don't like the whole giving people the mic thing like I want to come out for brunch with my friends and spend time with them. I am not in a club mood. Besides I'm not young and this isn't karaoke night. Overall the food was amazing I have to give them that. The grits and those lamb chops was EVERYTHING! I can't lie. My friends don't want to come back but I haven't lost hope on chemistry I just hope they make a few adjustments.

My 1st time Went during happy hour And music was bumping Drink was NICE! Him thought the drink I picked was girly... well he was pleasantly surprised and we both had 2 Food was good

Chemistry was absolutely amazing! Aside from the logistic issues at the beginning of our reservation trying to get seated (we waited nearly an hour), the food was so great. They just need a stronger person handling the checkin and reservations. The tomahawk was soooo tender like velvet. Best one I've had in my life! The ambiance is one of a kind. My favorite vibe! R&B music

Amazing Experience! The live music was great, and we loved the DJ once they transitioned to mixing music. Wait staff was so attentive...Jerrard C really took care of us. Food was super yummy too and great cocktails!

I'd seen Instagram videos of Chemistry a couple years back, and knew I had to go!! It was dubbed as the only black owned steakhouse in Chicago and perfect for date night. There are cards that act as conversation starters on each table. That was unique, so I had to go! Fast forward to a few weeks ago, my friends and I confirming that none of us had been and we'd like to go. I made a reservation on Open Table, a deposit isn't required, which is great. I'd looked at the menu beforehand, as well as Yelp. Many reviewers mentioned the 5% entertainment charge for live music. Ehh, I figured not a big deal if there was a singer or musician playing on the night of our reservation. The menu didn't scream steakhouse, as there are only 4 cuts of steak on the menu and only one size per cut. When we arrived, I saw neon lights, faux flowers, gold Amazon chairs with no cushion, tables with no tablecloths, and the concrete floor. For the price point they are asking, the ambience nor clientele gives upscale steakhouse vibes -- moreso overpriced black restaurant. I truly thought that I would have an experience similar to BLVD, or Maple & Ash, or even STK. That did not happen. I ordered the petit filet, which comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I was able to sub my asparagus for creamed corn. I also got a side of mac, which I asked to start with. My food all came out at once. My steak was unseasoned, and just not good for $50+. My creamed corn on the other hand was amazing! That was the best dish that we had the entire meal. My friend ordered the lamb chops, and she was unimpressed. The Mac and cheese for $14 tasted like Stouffer's and had a bit too much cheese for my preference. I prefer creamier mac than cheesier, but again that's just my preference. One of the highlights that we all came for were the conversation starter cards. Our cards were dirty, like people with greasy hands kept touching them, but they staff hadn't wiped them down between guests. There is a large projector at the front of the restaurant, which played a basketball game. There was a DJ for the first hour of our meal (from 9-10pm). The music was R&B and hip hop, but the volume was entirely too loud to have a conversation with people at your own table. I thought the entertainment fee was just for live music, but I guess the DJ is considered live music, so the 5% + 20% gratuity fee was included on our bill. Would not recommend and won't be back. Chemistry is just not for me, and that's okay. Other parties seemed to enjoy themselves, but this was not the level of service or quality I was expecting.

My friends and I went to Chemistry today for brunch. These were my pros: The food was delicious the employees were friendly the bathroom was clean the other customers there were also well dressed and well mannered. Now the cons: A lot of the dishes (the plates specifically) they had for serving were full of stains and their cutlery wasn't clean. Drinks weren't included in the 60 dollar buffet package. Why would you not at least include mimosas in that deal? We couldn't get to go plates. Everything either had to be consumed or they threw the food away. What a waste The DJ didn't know how to read the room. The music was way too loud and the songs being played did not fit the event. Most of the people there I would say were in the mid to late thirties and up but the music was for a younger crowd. Then they added an entertainment fee which none of us were aware of. The restaurant was clean and the people (customers), their vibe was nice but Chemistry is too money hungry for my taste and the quality didn't exactly match the prices.

Ambience is amazing with alot of good photo ops spots. Service and food was great. And on top of everything there's live music and good R&B playing when there's no live music is present.

The ambiance is nice.Customer service is on point.Drinks are perfect.And the food is chefs kiss.We shared the tomahawk as it's big enough for two. With brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes.I had the Hyde Park to drink.Twice.Great place to get some good photo opts.Every song that came on was a classic hit.We're definitely coming back.I definitely going on you birthday.They really turn up for you!

The food was absolutely amazing, the service was phenomenal and the ambiance was incredible. I love the band. The entertainment was a perk while enjoying your meal. My cousin birthday was this particular day and they surprised her with dessert and a birthday cheer. This location is top tier and I can't wait to return.

The food and service here were really good. We got the salmon strip and garlic bread for appetizers and steak alfredo pasta for dinner. The drinks were really good, too, and our server, Rich, was amazing. I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for great food and a great vibe.

A cute lil vibe in Hyde Park. Everything was good and cute. Great food hot in temperature and fresh. Great service very polished and pleasant

Chemistry was not what I had hoped for. It was a friend's birthday and she reserved a table. Upon arrival, we were seated and did not see our server for 25-30 minutes. Finally, he arrived to take orders. 30-40 minutes later, our food arrives. My friend and I ordered the chicken and a side of macaroni. The macaroni did not arrive with our food we were told it would be out shortly. 10 minutes later we asked again and was told again it would be out shortly. 10 more minutes and no macaroni. We ask that it be taken off the bill since we were done with dinner. We then ask for the check it arrives with both macaroni on it, and we ask again that this be taken off. 10 minutes later, he comes back, and only one order of Mac had been removed. 10 minutes later, he's back with the corrected check and takes payment. BUT the deposit for the table reservation was not removed from the bill. At this point, we ask for a manager and was told he was the maitre-d and the manager. He explained he was sorry, they were short staff and he usually doesn't work in this section of the restaurant. After being here for close to 3 hours, we were over it and promised to never return. The food wasn't bad, but the service was so bad and slow it's definitely a no for me as far as a return visit.

Chemistry is a very nice establishment in Hyde Park that is pretty different than the other restaurants you'll find there - keep reading for the important info. I've been here twice and I didn't want to judge them off my first experience being that I only got drinks. I want to start off by letting you know that they are pretty pricey and they add on a 20% gratuity + a 5% entertainment fee though there was no live band or dj there while I was in, but I didn't want to complain either (I don't appreciate that tactic though - it gives finessing). I shouldn't be paying for your live music.. pay for it your self! I didn't ask for it nor did I even receive any entertainment lbs. I don't appreciate stuff like that... very shiesty. Anywho.. the first time I grabbed drinks they were just okay. Nothing too special about them and they didn't "hit" the way I personally like. They are also $16 for your average or less than average sized drink. After the automatic tip, taxes, and fees you looking at a $22 drink for ONE. With that I expect to be feelin good.. not feelin like I drunk juice or pop. So, this time I came for food only. Heads up, they will ask you if you want spring or tap. The difference is $10 or $0 haha. The tap tasted perfectly fine to me. I understand you're trying to give "bougie" but don't nickel and dime me. Anyway... the salmon strips were good! I enjoyed the sauce/glaze on it, it wasn't fried too much, and it was cooked decently - $22. The wings sauce was good, but unfortunately they didn't cook the wings all the way so it was cluckin a little bit so eh - $24 The Brussel sprouts were decent - had a good seasoning on them and weren't tooo crunchy - $14 I'm not sure I'd go again honestly.

Brunch was delicious! We has a great time celebrating my sister's bday! Also, service was excellent!

Beautiful restaurant with a beautiful staff. We came in (no reservations) and was immediately greeted and seated. Their happy hour is limited and a bit pricier that most I have seen...but the food is amazing! We ordered the fried salmon, wagyu burgers, and Caesar salad. SO GOOD!! And the drinks were amazing! I also love they give you fun icebreaker conversation cards....such a cool and fun touch! I seriously enjoyed this beautiful restaurant and will be sure to visit again!

Funny thing about Chemistry, it starts with a spark and either you have it or you don't. From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted by the maitre d' and offered a seat at the bar to wait for the rest of your party to arrive. The bartender both professional and friendly offers to fix you a drink. Not knowing what to order and being mesmerized by all of the beauty and splendor you allow him permission to be creative. He pours, mixes and shakes, then pours and perfects. After the first sip you ask "what is this I'm drinking?" "That shit" he states. I smile. Both for my drink and that everyone has finally arrived. We are escorted to a beautiful half circle booth roomy and comfortable with white table cloths and pink feathered centerpieces. A great view of all of the reminders of how pretty you are or how much you are loved with so many lighted wall reminders strategically placed. Our server comes to the table wearing a white lab coat and bow tie placing strawberry popcorn and a smoking vase on the table for a dramatic visual effect. She asks if we would like appetizers. We decide on wings. Sweet, sticky and saucy with a slight hint of heat. By the time the last wing is gone we are ready to place our order; I chose the lamb chops and had them jerked. Oh my. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we decided to share dessert. Butter cake with ice cream and strawberries. So good. Before we took our last bite, live R&B music began to play so we ordered another drink. Talk about a party! If you are looking for a spot with a spark whether it be for a girl's night out, date night or brunch Chemistry is sure to deliver. AND, they have FREE parking.

My visit to Chemi was everything!!! The ambiance, the LIVE music, the service and most importantly - THE FOOD! The taste and presentation of everything was so beautiful! I can't wait to go back. Oh, and they have happy hour and brunch! This black-owned steakhouse oozes glamour What I tried : Truffle Alfredo Fries Honey Garlic Salmon Strips Airline Chicken Steak Frites The parking can be a bit tough, but there is valet and a lot nearby as well as street parking. The weekends, of course expectly are more difficult. reservations are strongly recommend it! I'm sure that walk-ins are welcome, but was super busy nights, I wouldn't want to chance it You won't be disappointed!!!

Really creative concept and atmosphere. Service was great. Our server was very attentive and gave really good recommendations. The food was delicious, came out hot, and the portion sizes were great as well.

The Food was good. Please get the Seabass it was very delicious. The ambiance was great. We were there New Year's Eve. They had a live band. Service was great! I send my lamb chops back because they didn't come out hot. I think they put them in the microwave because they gave me the same plate back in less than 3 mins because I ate off of one. That's the only reason for the 4 stars. If it was truly upscale they would have given me a new plate of food.

PSA Do Not Go To "Chemistry "Restaurant in Hyde Park !!! So yesterday my little sister decided to go to the restaurant Chemistryin Hyde Park with some friends for her birthday and her friend decided to take some food home to go and look what was in her food !!! My little sister said she didn't feel well ,mind you they had the same meal . That is why your stomach was hurting. We are all disgusted with this restaurant!!! Do not go to Chemistry in Hyde Park!!

I dined at Chemistry last night and it was a deplorable experience. We arrive on time for our reservation but still was seated almost a half an hour later. We immediately ordered drinks after we were seated but they arrived after our meals were delivered. Our waiter was extremely unpleasant but I'm assuming he did not care because there is an automatic 20% gratuity charge. The music was loud making it difficult to have a conversation. Chemistry also charged some weird entertainment fee. I've never seen that before. It was automatically added to the bill. Overall, an extremely pleasant experience. I will never visit this establishment again and would encourage you to look at other options. As a black woman, I expected better from a black owned establishment. I'm extremely disappointed.

Love Chemistry. Came for dinner with my fiancé and my parents. Food and drinks were pretty good but the best part was the music. We were seated right up front next to the live band which turned an ordinary dinner experience into a jam session. They also took some great photos of us however we weren't able to take them with us as we were headed out on the town. I really wish there was some way for guests to make arrangements to pick up the photos at a later date. Anyways... Will definitely come back.

The ambiance of this place gets 5 stars. Aesthetically, it was very pleasing to the eye...girly brunch vibes. This is definitely a place where the influencers can get their shots off for IG and TikTok pages. I was late to the party never been here or heard about it, I'm a Narwf Sida now. Lol It reminded me of Joy District or Hubbard Inn, I thought I walked into a night club. Speakers were blastin hip-hop and a few ppl were dancing. I only had appetizers and I was full, Caesar salad and the glazed wings. They both were good and filling. I had a bite of my friends lamb chop, it was decent but I could do without the glaze. It was a party of 12 and 80% of our party enjoyed their food. The people that had the Airline Chicken didn't care for theirs. Pasta and salmon eaters enjoyed. Everybody enjoyed the butter cake they gave to the birthday girl. Our sever was the bomb, he was very attentive, funny, and accommodating. The ONLY negative was it was a bit ghetto but fabulous...not ratchet tho. If that's what you're looking for then you'd be in heaven. I felt like I was in Atlanta. I could definitely come back here knowing the vibe I'm walking into but would like to try a night other than Saturday.

You'll definitely have a good time while dinning here, there's a live band at times & a live DJ playing music at all others times,-it's like a fine dine in Club along with your dinning experience I enjoyed it (music may be a little loud for some & it's well above conversation level). However The theme of the place is very nice I will not give it away but think of *Chemist as in the places name "Chemistry". We really liked the food...we had 24K gold lemonade, strawberry lemonade, honey garlic salmon strip, Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon, the plant based steak, Airline Chicken, & Wagyu Sliders. We also went on a night that a lot of Birthdays were being celebrated mine and my cousins also so the night was full of the their *at table birthday celebrating song & display...I really enjoyed myself

I finally dined at Chemistry. It's been on my bucket list since it opened, but I finally made it. Chemistry is so aesthetically pleasing from everything I have seen online. I knew Chemistry would be the perfect place to visit after my and my fiance's engine photos photoshoot. The booking process was effortless, and I appreciated the convenience of doing it online. As soon as I arrived, I was seated promptly. They take your attire into account when assigning seats, so don't be afraid to dress up for the occasion. This is the first and only black-owned steakhouse in Chicago, and I loved the overall aesthetic of the place. The service was exceptional, and my waiter Ashley was amazing. The gratuity was included, but the service was so outstanding on par with fine dinning The food was good, but I would rate it an 8 out of 10. I really enjoyed the appetizers, and my favorite were the Hennessy wings. They also have great salmon strips. We ordered the steak and chicken dish, and while Rob thought the steak was good, he's had better. However, the presentation of the dish was fantastic. The drinks were also very unique and smoked, which added to the overall experience. I order mac and cheese and I'm a mac and cheese connoisseur I didn't like it intially but I ate if for left overs and it was so good. If you're looking for a cute spot with great food, I would definitely recommend Chemistry.

Awsome vibe great dinner I love it here the people were wonderful they all made you feel at home. Survival was awesome. The music was great.

the absolute best steak house in the world s/o to the server ray & the owner chuck i strongly suggest you get here. the bday luv they show is crazy. vibes are top tier. food is above the highest tier

We ubered to this location but there was street parking. It looks like it would've been hard to find parking available since it is street parking & when we got there the street looked full. When we went in it was dark. They were having a live music performance which is pretty cool. I enjoyed the performance. Our group was pretty large so we ended being split up which wasn't a big deal for us. The ambiance of the restaurant was dark, a little too dark because it made it hard to see. There was some low light around our area but it still wasn't enough. I had the chimi strip steak with fries. The steak was tender and cooked to perfection, the chimi sauce was really good. The fries were ok but not super crispy. We shared the mac n cheese. The mac n cheese was really cheesy but also really good. It was baked really well. The veggies that came with the steak was good also. The asparagus was cooked to perfection. My friend had the Tomahawk..... Please be aware that the Tomahawk is pricey and comes with an awesome cutting show. It came with sparklers and the works. We enjoyed the show. The tomahawk is really tender, juicy and melts in your mouth good. I think it's worth the price point & it isn't a small Tomahawk. They had a lot of specialty drinks that were really good. We wanted sweet drinks so the ones we picked was good for us. The drinks bubbled, melted, and was a creative experience. The service was really good. They were attentive and they gave a full presentation when the item we ordered warranted it. Also, there were some eye candy working while we were there so that added to the vibe. Overall, the food, drinks and level of service were Top Notch.