Chemistry Chicago
Restaurant · Hyde Park ·
Steakhouse with live DJs, comedy, brunch buffet, and cocktails
Steakhouse with live DJs, comedy, brunch buffet, and cocktails
"One of several bars partnering with the artist's spirits brand to serve a special Texas Buckliin' cocktail—made with lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger beer, and garnished with a lemon wedge—offering fans a themed drink to connect with the tour energy." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Chemistry brings the fine dining steakhouse experience with a side of nightlife to diners in Hyde Park. You’ll need to follow the dress code here (the spot’s vague about the exact rules, but we’re assuming flip-flops and jeans are frowned upon). Once you’re in, expect everything from live DJs to comedy shows, all while digging into refined steakhouse fare. Think: steak frites with a wagyu bavette, a filet mignon with fire-roasted garlic confit, and a surf ‘n’ turf that brings together a cowboy steak and mango jerk salmon. Around for the weekend? Be sure to visit for the Funday Brunch, which offers unlimited drinks and a buffet of glorious sweet and savory options (like peach cobbler and lamb chops)." - Ariel Kanter
"A venue called Chemistry has applied for a liquor license at 5115-5121 S. Harper Avenue, which previously housed speakeasy-style bar the Hyde." - Naomi Waxman
"A food-hall style operation housing multiple concepts that consolidates happy hour deals across its vendors, offering items like $1 oysters and half-off select drinks and appetizers during weekday evenings — a casual, multi-concept destination for varied tastes and budgets." - Naomi Waxman
"After closing its 1516 Harper Court spot on Saturday, owner Jovanis Bourgoub plans to reopen Pork Chop a block away at 5121 S. Harper Avenue, moving from a 2,000-square-foot Hyde Park space into a much larger 5,000-square-foot room that it will share with Bourgoub’s seafood restaurant. The shared dining room has been split with different decors to make room for both concepts, there are two signs outside but a single entrance, and Bourgoub will offer both menus with customers able to order from either regardless of where they’re seated. Pork Chop is an established brand that debuted on Randolph Street in the West Loop and has multiple locations around the city (including Midway Airport and South Loop); the Hyde Park location opened five years ago. Bourgoub said he struggled to find reliable workers for Pork Chop, and hopes the move will introduce barbecue fans to his seafood restaurant and grow his customer base." - Ashok Selvam
