Hub 51

This was our second time stopping in here while waiting for our flight. This time we only got drinks, but we ate there the first time. I recall our meal was good, but spendy. I can say the same This time about the drinks. They were good and made as expected. However the price is definitely outrageous! Our bartender was very nice and friendly! She even offered to fill up my water bottle for me! I appreciated that a lot! The fun feature they offer is drinks to go as well! We had one drink while sitting there and took a second to have on the plane! A fun option to have! The only dinged here are the prices. Otherwise it's a great spot to grab a drink and bite to eat while waiting for or getting off a flight!

Hub 51 in Terminal 5 is a standout choice for travelers looking for a quality sit-down meal that feels more like a city restaurant than an airport terminal. It is frequently recommended for its diverse menu and consistent service, making it a reliable refuge during a long layover or before an international flight. ​Diverse Menu Options: Reviewers often praise the eclectic selection, which ranges from fresh sushi and fish tacos to hearty burgers and breakfast favorites. ​Vibrant Atmosphere: The space offers a modern, high-energy vibe that is much more inviting than the standard terminal seating area. ​Quality Beverage Program: Travelers appreciate the well-curated list of local Chicago beers, wines, and craft cocktails. ​Convenient Location: Situated in Terminal 5, it provides a much-needed upscale dining option for international travelers. ​If you’re looking for a meal that actually tastes like it’s from a top-tier Chicago kitchen while you’re on the go, this is a must-visit spot at O'Hare

Didn't have a great experience here. I knew it was a red flag when the entire drink menu did not list a single price. However, it was a comfortable booth seating in the international terminal with convenient plugs at the table. Server was semi-response, however the hostess was very rude and short. Beers were massive, maybe 24 oz. didn't have a lot of interesting options but had a few cool local beers in cans and bottles. Their house-made salsa was weird, but their margarita price was ridiculous (which I didn't know given there weren't prices on the menu). It was $22 for a small 6 oz. glass with ice. It was strong but would not have ordered if I knew the price. 2 draft beers, 1 bottled beer, ~$7 chips and salsa plus the small margarita set us back $76 before tip.

Very friendly service and very accessible right past security. Putting pricing on your food but not your drink menu is tacky. $24 for a Bloody Mary is a 50% up charge from downtown prices.

Honestly, the atmosphere is the only decent thing about this place. First of all, in what world do 2 beers cost $29?? I mean it was an IPA and a bigger glass but I don't think I have ever in my life seen that. The hostess was really lovely and nice to talk to. Our server was decent at best. Super annoying when you're trying to like enjoy family time and go on vacation so you're not on a huge time constraint and the server comes over and says hey do you mind paying you're my last table and I want to head out. I mean it's really in bad taste. She also seemed more interested in chatting with the other servers than actually serving. Also, I usually tip over 20% but I was super annoyed that a gratuity was added for our "party of 6" when 4 of them were children under 10. I didn't tip extra because I dont even know if she deserved the 20% after that trip. 2 cocktails also cost us 39, which is just asinine. Honestly, I would save your money and hit the Dunkin next door.

Very poor service. Waited patiently in line as they struggled with the volume. Was finally seated and after 10 minutes without a server, tried the QR code to order which didn't work as it stated table wasn't ready. Finally decided to just order our drinks from the bar, which were served in plastic glasses "to go" I guess. Sat back down and enjoyed our drinks for a few minutes until Alma ordered us out of the restaurant as we had to go cups that were meant to be taken to the food court. I argued for about 1 minute but it was clear she didn't care about what was going on. Awful service.

“Great spot in Terminal 5 — good drinks, lively vibe, and food that’s better than typical airport fare. A bit pricey, but perfect for a meal or drink before a flight!”

Avoid going here at all cost!!! Management need to know that the service is absolutely horrible. We were told it was a 30 minute wait. No problem. Our table was ready in 30 mins. We sat down and waited 10 minutes before anyone even came over to get drink orders. We ordered drinks and chips and salsa. 4 of the 5 drinks came out over a 15 time frame. The last drink was delivered AFTER the food was delivered because we had to prompt the waitress that she forgot it. We waited at least 45 minutes for the food to come out .. Including the chips and salsa. There were 3 burgers ordered at medium and as you can see from the photo that's not what came out. But at this point our plane was boarding and we had to just deal with it. To note other things I witnessed while waiting. I counted 5 parties that walked away never to be seated because no one was attending the hostess stand. And those that seated themselves.....Just sat never to be served. 2 servers shifts ended during our time there and replacements never showed up. Don't waste your money or time here.

It seems airport restaurants are generally reviewed as if they're supposed to be a Michelin Star restaurant. They aren't and should instead be reviewed for what they are. As far as airport restaurants go (for breakfast), Hub 51 did a pretty decent job. First, our server, who was not only the bartender but also acted as the waitress for the whole place, was super nice and helpful. Mark got the breakfast nachos after she described everything on it. His breakfast was huge and it looked pretty tasty. I ordered a few sides for my meal - English Muffin, Hash Browns and Bacon. These three items filled the plate and together were cheaper than any single item on the menu. I was pleased. The hash browns were good, but greasy. One note - all of our food and coffee were listed at the top of the check. Following was the total and a line item for N/A beverage. The price for the coffee matched the N/A beverage line; it appeared we were double charged. Our server explained the total was just for the food and that the N/A beverage was indeed the coffee. She gave me time to review and what she explained was exactly what was reflected on the check, but it was weird. There is no way a normal person wouldn't think there was an error. I'm guessing the server has to explain this several times a day. All that said, breakfast and the experience were pretty good overall. Overall, breakfast hit the spot.

Great service. Good pours. Fair prices. Nice bar. I definitely would return and also would recommend.

It gets busy here! Luckily I walked in and got seated right away! Great food and service! Anna was fantastic! I recommend coming here before your flight out of O'Hare!

Where to begin....my daughter and I sat down just as the bartenders were changing shifts from a Hispanic guy with a mustache to a heavy set black woman. Apparently I was invisible to them as I listened about how the Hispanic guy didn't care he was being written up for having a bad attitude and the black woman telling him she always rolls that way. Both of them intentionally kept their backs to me which gave them the result they wanted....us leaving. Across the bar were a few poor traveling souls sitting... and their faces showed they were receiving the same poor service that I was. Apparently the 51 stands for the workers IQ's. Oh well, won't ever go back. Whoever owns or operates this should just close up shop and fire these two.

Date of visit: May 29, 2024 It's been almost a year since I visited and I still remember how awful this whole experience was. Thankfully Terminal 5 at ORD has started to expand their dining options because before you had only these handful of shabbily-run stands with lousy customer service and poor food quality. We stopped her for some food before boarding an overnight flight to Berlin and I really wanted something good to ensure I could stay up and adjust to the time and the pickings here were slim. Should you see this place when you pass through the Duty Free store into Terminal 5, do not stop, keep on trucking as there are better options available!

As far as airport restaurants go, this place is great. They make their own Bloody Mary's, they don't use a mix. They are very good!!! They also make their own margarita mix, those are great too!! Their portions are huge!! Their salads are fresh, lots of toppings and huge. Definitely one of the better airport restaurants that I have been to. Friendly staff as well.

Best I could find at O'hare's Terminal 5. Chopped salad add grilled chicken. With tax and tip you're at $25. The service was ok. I was in no hurry so the time it took to bring me my check was fine. Others had a bit more frustrating experience. The food was decent. Chicken was a little over cooked. Light and pleasant salad dressing. Actually, now that I think about it- they didn't put bacon on it, so I lost some protein and it didn't match the menu... Anyway, still a good choice for airport fare.

I seem to stop here waiting for my SW flight. Everyone I forget to ask the prices of drinks which are outrageous. Granted it's an airport bar but seems overpriced. This time I had the chopped salad. It was perfection but def a smaller portion. Probably better to not have leftovers to take on the plane. The prices were still high. What made me think about deciding to go to another restaurant while waiting for a flight, was the poor attitude of the server. It didn't seem busy as it was late morning. Maybe she was having a bad day but not much conversation, asking if everything was ok and definitely not a smile from the server. When I've sat at the bar it's been a bit better with service. For one drink and the chopper salad my bill was $40.90 before tip.

Whoever works the host stand needs to get let go. We were polite & she just stared and pointed us to a table. She looks like she hates her life. We also saw a couple complaining about her because she's rude??? Why are you working the host stand if you're miserable? Only giving two stars because our server was phenomenal.

Thank you to Anthony the GM and Diana at the hostess desk for helping me get in my table because I was a mess. TSA overwhelmed me. You both were so kind! I knew it was gonna be OK when my beautiful amazing waitress Destiny showed up with above and beyond service! Truly, this is somewhere I hit every time I'm at O'Hare and she is truly the best bartender/server human being ever

Don't go here unless you are craving soggy chicken nachos and tequila with but a whisper of a fruit mixer. Literally the worst most strong margarita I've ever had tastes like a full glass of tequila. The water and nacho toppings were the only edible/drinkable thing here. The service was fine but the food and drink portion was TERRIBLE!

Unfortunate. I wish I can five this restaurant more, but here me out. I ordered the chicken sandwich and a beer and let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious. For an airport chicken sandwich, it was really good. The reason for the 3 stars is service. I sat to the bar and since I got there, the bartender kept moving me or telling me to move my labtop or anything around to make space for other customers. I'm a small guy so I'm not taking up space but she insisted and that's really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm a customer too. Regardless besides the poor service and feeling like I shouldn't even be here, the food was great! Ambience was general as it's at the airport.

Bar meet airport. Airport meet bar. Now that we're not strangers anymore I can come aboard! Bartender was efficient and nice. Makes a good bloody Maria!! Chill as you can be in O'Hara. But had a good playlist going!! If you need a spot to chill waiting for a flight and you need an adult beverage! Come on over here and grab a chair.

My family and I were flying out to Denver for a quick weekend trip, and to our surprise, the gate for Southwest has been moved to the international terminal. I assume they've moved lots of things around in the wake of the pandemic. It wasn't at all inconvenient, but just a heads up. I actually frequent this terminal a few times a year when my husband and I fly back to England, so we've been to Hub 51 quite a lot. However, this was my first time ordering any food. Now I know it's seems irrelevant to point out how outrageous airport food prices are, but hot damn, $20+ for a salad is far out. Their menu is fairly small, and in the end my mom and I decided to split something. We had a simple chopped salad and added chicken. The dressing gave it a good flavor and the meat was nicely blackened. There wasn't much more to the dish however; mostly lettuce, a few croutons, and cherry tomatoes. The whole thing just didn't live up to the asking price. Our server was sweet, but we didn't see much of her. It was a packed house by the end, so maybe a few extra staff members would help them out during the dinner hour. I'll definitely continue to return to Hub for some pre-flight beers or drinks, but will probably plan to pack my own snacks ;)

Sadly I don't even get to sit and eat or grab a drink. The place was crowded and that's fine but I stood in line for a while and no one ever greeted me and my guests. After waiting we left. We came back in hopes that we would be seated but again....no one come to greet us. Employees walked past me a few times and didn't say a thing. The least they could have done was tell me they would be with me momentarily but they didn't. I would five it mo stars if I could for customer service

Decent place for a quick bite before you board your flight. Terminal 5 in O'Hare has minimal food options and Hub 51 has to be one of the good spots. The menu has a couple of good options ranging from salads, tacos and nachos. Service is fast and friendly exactly what you need prior to boarding a flight!

Had a corporate dinner outing here last week. Appetizers were above average. I love my wife's spinach dip, and their spinach dip was equally good. Loved the the chopped salad. One of the best I've had. Entree was a bit of a disappointment. Had the filet and brussel sprouts. Filet was seasoned unevenly, and sprouts were over done with little seasoning. Restaurant was clean. We only had two servers for a group of 33 and my drink was never empty, and food was never lacking. I would recommend.

It is airport food, so we didn't have very high expectations. It took a while to be seated and place our orders. Thankfully we were not in a rush because our flight was delayed. Food was decent, service was just ok.

Burger was awesome, overpriced but expected. Service was a little slow, waited a good 20 minutes for my server until I flagged down a different staff member. Best part of my trip was the host Quinn, was so upbeat, friendly, and kind and he is the best part of your restaurant. I gave a double tip for my server (who really wasn't great) just to split with him. Hope you treat him well and give him a raise.

One of my favorite restaurants in River North. Stylish contemporary vibes with amazing food and great service. I have been coming here for years. Some of my personal favorites are the bang bang cauliflower, the chicken nachos and the egg rolls. I love the veggie burger. Tastes exactly like a high end Big Mac. One of my absolute favorites it's the pistachio Caesar. I also love the chicken French dip! The vibe here is great for a date night, meeting or just hang out at the bar with a lively atmosphere. Just a solid overall experience that fires on all cylinders. Def worth a try

It seems like a pretty cool spot in the middle of the airport.We're in terminal 5 just next to the Dunkin' donuts and the tax and duty free store.You can grab some snacks as well as some booze before your flight. The ambience manages to be casual and yet still a little bit upscale. They have a full bar although only one kind of tequila.... ?? The bartender was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. She checked on us several times and was very polite. This seems like a hip little spot to chill out and relax in between flights or if you arrived a little early.

The wait is long to be seated, to order, to get food, to get check and to pay. Don't be in a hurry. The salad is okay. We chose to add chicken and you get about 4 oz of chicken breast. The chicken is good but small. There is no way this salad is worth $23.55. That is absolutely ridiculous but we orders it and paid. We also got the hummus plate. It was good. $12.10 is a little pricey but again we paid it. $40 check total. I guess it's expected at an airport these days. If you are in any kind of rush don't bother. If you got time then maybe try the burger.

Fast friendly service. Food was great and margarita was fantastic. I'm heading home and I'm usually cranky in an airport but this place made it a positive feeling.

If you're waiting for an international flight to take off at O'Hare, Hub 51 is a great option to get some eats and plop down for awhile. My friend and I were pretty happy with our whole experience. It's more expensive than you'd expect, but that's airport prices for yah. What can you do!? And honestly...the beer is what's expensive here. The food prices aren't terrible. Even with the $10.50 price tag, I was so happy they had some craft beers on tap here. I went with the a Revolution Anti-Hero on draft. If you're not from Chicago, get this. It's one of our classics. Slightly sad it came in a plastic cup like I was at a frat party, but not serving in an actual pint glass may be some weird O'Hare rule. What do I know? My friend and I weren't starving so we decided to split the First Rate Prime Cheeseburger ($15.95). The staff was so kind to actually cut it in half for us & serve it on two plates since we said we were sharing. I was so surprised and happy! Made life earlier. Plus, it was a solid burger. I mean it wasn't Kuma's but was completely acceptable and a higher grade than the other airport food. The Hub 51 staff was so great while we were there. We had a very friendly & prompt main server, but other staff checked in on us while we were there, too. They really seemed to all get along well & were working as a team! Kind of rare to see at an airport establishment. Hub 51 is bright with tons of sunlight coming through the glass ceiling. They have comfortable booths you can sit in or belly up to the bar. Plus most tables have outlets so you can charge your phone or use your laptop. Truly a relaxing and more importantly, reliable place to chill in the international terminal. I'd definitely eat & drink here again in the future.

Not much to write home about unless you're writing something poor. Honestly, it would be middle-of-the-road if it were cheaper, but at the price point. it's insulting. Most generic chicken tacos for $20 could make anyone's trip suck, and the servers don't exactly seem like they work there to support the ambiance or atmosphere. Yikes!

Great comfortable club vibe with delicious shareables and entrees! The menu has something fir everything between Asian, Mexican and American inspired dishes. Their ranch dressing is creamy and cool and a 10/10! The queso fundido was as good if not better than some Mexican restaurants I've been to. We've heard the egg rolls and nachos are life changing, can't wait to try those next time!

The rudest staff I have ever experienced. I left after I waited 15 minutes to get a menu (I was sitting at the bar) and then got yelled at when I asked what they have for breakfast.

So - being the only sit-down spot in Terminal 5, there was no other choice for my dinner on a recent work trip when I was not only at the terminal 2 hours before the flight, but the flight was then delayed an hour. I waited in the line for only about 5-10 minutes before a seat opened up at the bar. I ordered the chicken french dip and it was actually quite good. Service was excellent and I was in and out in about 45 minutes!

Ordered the chicken philly. The au jus was simply warm, gross oil with seasoning. Same "au jus" smothered the cold sandwich which made it inedible. The Cobb salad next to me looked much better...

We had about an hour before boarding a 13-hour flight. Drinks were what was called for, so we're lucky that Hub 51 was right by our gate. We grabbed one of the only empty booths and set in to relax a bit before boarding. Hub 51 offers several beers -- mostly national brands, but you'll likely find something that will work -- along with wine and cocktails. The beer especially was what you would expect for being in an airport, meaning prices that were slightly more expensive than normal. And then for food, we were going to get the guac, but it carried a hefty price tag of roughly $14. "Guac should never cost that much," we thought. So we got the hummus plate instead. This included a delicious dollop of hummus, some spices to dip in, giant olives and pita and veggies. It was OK. It hit the spot of giving us something to munch on while we waited. When we were about to leave, a neighboring booth ordered the guac, and I must say -- that looked like one helluva guacamole. It was piled high with chips, and the avocado was generous. In fact, my friend did say, "Wow, we should have ordered that." Consider that noted for my next visit to the international gate. The service was fast -- also important for an airport. All in all, we got what we desired, arriving at our gate happy.

My friend and I came here for a couple of cocktails before our flight. There were 7 servers/bartenders on the floor. After we finally received our first drink which was almost pure liquor, we managed to flag someone else down to get it corrected. While we enjoy our liquor, we do like to taste the drink we ordered. A new drink was made only this time with no liquor. An hour later, we had to flag another person down just to pay. Terrible product and terrible customer service, not ok. Will not recommend and will not return.

The bartenders and servers bust their ass, while the managers are no where in sight. Who ever does inventory sucks, how are you out of almost everything by noon?! Water and chips is all you guys have to offer ??!

Food was horrible. Lettuce was getting brown, fries were cold, burger bun came out soggy. Way overpriced. I know it's an airport, but still overpriced. Service OK but they were understaffed so they kept forgetting things and it took a while to get stuff. Definitely won't eat here next time I'm in O'Hare. better to go with one of the more fast food options vs this sit down place.

I sat at the bar while my plane was delayed. I was eating a burger that was decent and having a drink. I asked the bartender to please leave my food at my seat while I used restroom and she was willing. I came back to see half of my lunch and drink thrown away, and someone in my seat. The manager essentially said "oh well nothing I can do". I had already paid because the previous bartender's shift ended and I wanted to make sure it closed out with her getting the gratuity. Taking into account I had eaten half, they essentially ripped me off for $35 of food and drink without an apology. Horrible treatment of customers.

I stopped here after seeing their online menu. After waiting ages to sit down, I found out they only have 4 items on their menu. The food wasn't terrible but the service is very slow, its crowded and uncomfortable and they try to trick you. Never again,

Horrible customer service. The Hostess stopped me from getting an empty seat at the bar and made me wait 10 mins for her to bring me to the same empty seat. As soon as I get there the bartender disappeared, finally comes back and I have to tell him my order twice. Bartender seemed annoyed people were ordering.

I gave 5 stars based on just one thing on the menu. PULLED CHICKEN NACHOS This is so good. Yes its a bit on the pricey side but its good for 2 to 3 people. I dont have a picture cause i always do take out and they split the serving into 2 containers.

See the attached text exchange. It's 20 min before our flight boards. We ordered 20 minutes ago. The only reason this gets 3 stars is that an AMAZING manager came out and fixedit. But seriously read the message. "This is rare" WHO CARES? They made me chase this down. If I didn't complain I was just out of luck. "You recently placed an order at Hub 51. Unfortunately, we had to cancel your order. This is rare but we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. You have not been charged for this order."

Came and asked the hostess (older lady with glasses) to sit at the bar top ... her first response verbatim was "NO We're full!" .... I was completely thrown off by her attitude and tone and I proceeded to ask that's fine can I put my name on a list I have no problem waiting she literally got angry for me asking to be on a list that she had let every other person be apart of that came to ask... don't know why she excluded me and disrespected me so bad but I will never go here again that was the worst customer service I have ever witnessed.. she should be fired no question

Completely horrible service. They know you have no other options. Waitress is rude as hell the other is ignoring us. Pathetic

Older lady with glasses is extremely rude and disrespectful. Talks to people as they are unimportant. My personal opinion, she should not be greeting and working with people at all. I felt I was bothering her. I watched her be rude to other customers. It's a shame because the ambience is great however the customer service ruins it. The food is decent. Such great potential.

The bar looked like a good time when we walked by, so we decided to grab a drink. Ordered two bloody mary's, they seemed like they were light on vodka so we ordered an extra shot for each. This made them at least bearable after Spirit canceled our 8:30am flight. We were starting to get back to neutral, but then we got our tab... $70 for two people to get a decent drink. Just like Spirit did before, we got honeypotted! Highly suggest stopping at another bar!

@ O'Hare tonight. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our children. They did not have a children's menu so we just split an entree. It was pretty good for an airport restaurant and the service was excellent.

I was beyond surprised by this airport eatery. I had an Anti-hero IPA and the chicken French dip. The sandwich was truly the best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten!! It was packed with tons of flavor. The service at the bar was fast and pleasant to deal with to boot. It helped the bartender was very handsome, but I digress. When I back in Chicago in December, this place will be on my list to make sure to visit.

Not too many options in Terminal 5 at ORD. So, we gave Hub 51 a try. I was a bit concerned that we were in store for a long wait seeing the crowd, but service was pretty quick. My turkey stack sandwich was fresh tasting and the fries were well seasoned. The Moscow Mule I had didn't have the fizz that I wanted from a beverage with ginger beer. That was my only complaint. That and the bill. Seemed a bit high even for airport prices.

Great food and not just for an airport! The burger was one of the best we have had and the chicken nachos were fantastic! Our service was great, too! I would definitely stop here again if looking for a meal in the International Terminal at O'Hare Airport.

Absolutely the worst service imaginable. I've never gotten so much attitude from a server. She was so put off when asked for anything, then when it finally arrived it was thrown on the table and she'd just walk away never to return again. She wanted nothing to do with us and it showed every time she walked by. Wow.

I came into Hub 51 with high expectations. The presentation of the restaurant was titillating. Beautifully placed bar, good table arrangements and smiling staff. The server promptly took our drink And food orders. I ordered a chicken French dip sandwich that came with fries for $16.50. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time. The fries were thin cut which is my favorite style, but they came out cold. The sandwich was average. If I didn't have the French dip the chicken would have been too dry. The establishment was under staffed and waited about 15 minutes before they checked in on how our food was. They were kind enough to replace our fries but it seemed as if they reheated old ones because they came out with Luke warm and crunchy/dry fries. I decided not to continue my pursuit of these fries and call it a day. But also took at least 20 minutes after we finished for them to bring the bill. Over all a below average dining experience for the price we paid. Will likely not go back.

International terminal (5) at O'hare is a bit limited. Hub51 for us was a good choice - cook to order, good ingredients, (Ice Tea! - not on menu but that's have fresh brew). It's the the food court area and very open feeling. They had jalapeños for my burger! For a sit down service this was best of breed in T5 for lunch on our visit - would enjoy you sharing what you find.