Quay Waterfront bar complex in Chicago’s River North

92 top rated
  • Quay

  • 465 E Illinois St Chicago, IL 60611 USA 312-981-8400
reviewed by
Ann Vine Editorial Review Author
  • hours
    11am-late, daily
  • Located inside a perennial River North dining space, Quay offers a lively waterside bar and dining room popular with local residents and warmer weather revelers. A lofty design merges industrial elements of exposed brick, rafter ceiling and floor-t-ceiling iron windows amongst a modern palette and bold minimalist furnishings and main bar alit in plasma screen bliss. The perfect Sunday brunch destination or sport watching epicenter, a delicious menu of Hamachi crudo and wood-fired flatbreads adds a foodie component from the well-received dining room that’s just a few steps away for those looking for a more formal restaurant experience. 

  • Last Word

    Handcrafted cocktails and foodie bar menu at lively River North sports bar and dining room known for its summer singles scene.

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