It wasn't crowded when i went. Food selection was good, quality, taste, presentation, and service were all very good. I'd go back again.

Very charming and open area offering outdoor seatings. Our server was very friendly and kind. The food is what you would expect from a bistro. read more

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Went down for breakfest..... server droppwd water withour saying a word Took 10 mins to come back....food was not good....then to top it off 2 waitresses are standing at the bar talking about how rude tables they had today. Unacceptable to me. read more

Everything we had was excellent. The link sausage was the star of the show. Very fair pricing. Bumpy service but we will visit again read more

River North Bistro - Ham, Swiss, and hollandaise omelet. Delicious. The link sausage was the star of the show - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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TLDR: service was good and food was solid but it's a hotel restaurant prices for sure. Also, some of the breakfast items look identical! We ordered the American Breakfast, Avocado & Goat Cheese, and Wild Mushroom Toast and they all came out looking like the photo below. We were so confused for a second! Apparently, bc the egg goes on top of the toast with stuff on it, everything looks the same lol. Anyway, our food was pretty good but portions are smaller (compared to other brunch places). Service was spot on. It's definitely hotel restaurant prices, imo. read more

River North Bistro - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved the pancakes here! After yoga on the rooftop, we came down for brunch and drinks. I was surprisingly pleased! We did not expect to enjoy such a flavorful meal! The eggs were good, loved that salsa that came on top! Pancakes were to die for! Fluffy and delicious! Tequila expresso, was one of the best I've ever had. Took one star because the service was a bit slow; found ourselves constantly looking for our waiter, initially and at the end of our meal however I will say, once we ordered, that food came quick! I'd definitely return! Waiter was helpful and easy on the eyes! Good space for everyone! read more

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Came to breakfast as it was included with my hotel reservation. Seated very quickly, orange juice really good and fresh! Croissant sandwich was good, would've liked more bacon/meat. Pairs well with the garlic aoli sauce. Potatoes cooked very well and seasoned! Indoor and outdoor seating, very nice and quiet ambiance. read more

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The place was empty at 5pm on a Wednesday. Servers were nice. The happy hour menu seemed like it was geared more for summer and had not been updated for the fall/winter season. (Aperol spritz was one of the drinks featured) The food left much to be desired. Very mediocre. Nice place, cute decor, good service, but the food and drinks need improvement. read more

River North Bistro - Corn & Cheddar Fritters - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good service, cute outdoor patio. The patio was quite full so it seems business has picked up, but we were able to be seated right away. This was my second visit for brunch. The first time was several months ago when I believe the restaurant was fairly new. At that time the restaurant was pretty but the food was great and also very reasonably priced. This time, however, the food was just ok - the house potatoes were great but the granola tasted slightly overtoasted and our scramble a bit dry/overcooked. If I remember correctly, it seems the prices have increased as well, though I can't say for certain. Hopefully next time, the food will be as good as we remembered it being the first time we went, because we could always use more good brunch options in the neighborhood! read more

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Walked in on a Sunday at noon and was able to snag a table inside. Tomas, the manager, was quick to greet us and make sure we were spoken to because the hostess had stepped away. Although they seemed understaffed a bit because he also had to take our orders and seat us- we would've never noticed! He was quick to take orders, refill drinks, and bring our check. All around great service. As for the food, we were very happy with everything we ordered. I had the Ham & Swiss Omelet with avocado on the side and my friends got Steak & Eggs and the American breakfast. The Ham& Swiss omelette was a great size and delicious- and the breakfast potatoes were just as good. The avocado was fresh and an appropriate amount for a side order. My friends both loved their orders and said they would definitely order the same things again when we come back. As a plus, the interior was nice, modern, and very clean. Will definitely be back! read more

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After checking out of our Hotel Eurostar we decided to try River North Bistro. We tried the Hot Honey Chicken which was pretty standard- though we didn't really taste any "heat" or any honey. This dish was still acceptable as it was crunchy and had flavor. Our second course was the Egg Scramble which was pretty good.... We should've added some sort of meat to it as that's all it was personally missing. The service was superb. We didn't wait long for anything and they extremely quick with everything. I will definitely be back to check out more of their menu. read more

River North Bistro - Egg Scramble - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for a nice afternoon brunch with my two best friends. Seated quickly without a reservation, served water promptly. We all ordered the American Breakfast, came with Cholula and ketchup. The eggs were perfectly scrambled. Potatoes were well seasoned and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I got the turkey sausage, it was juicy and slightly sweet. The bacon was well cooked and crisp, you get 3 per order. The ice tea was really good, unsweetened but had flavor to it that made it just right. Staff will attentive, took a bit of time to get our check. The ambiance was fresh and modern. read more

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Came here for brunch, stayed for the bottomless mimosas. At $22 a pop, this is a very good deal for a downtown location. I was happy that they allowed you to select the juice of your choice (OJ, cranberry or pineapple). Food was good, Lake Benedict (smoked salmon, poached eggs, béarnaise, house made biscuit). This also came with potatoes, which were nicely seasoned. Biscuit was nice and tender and the béarnaise sauce was very good. I also got a "side" of pancake, which was one....should have gotten a full order as it was very good and my daughter dipped into it. The cake was nice and fluffy and the coloring was great. I am picky about pancakes and like a certain brown coloring for them and this one was perfect. My hubby go the steak and eggs and said it was nicely prepared. My daughter got the Truffle and Wild Mushroom scramble with potatoes (scrambled eggs, truffle oil, sautéed wild mushrooms, sautéed leeks). She cleaned her plate, so you can say she enjoyed it :-) She said that the flavors were light and the dish itself was just the right amount of food. Service was great, with the server being attentive. He kept those carafes of mimosas coming. The time limit for mimosas was 1.5 hours, but we were not rushed or stopped from our quest to get hydrated. We also met the GM, Tomas, who was also very nice and helpful, doing things in and outside of the restaurant. There is a lovely covered outdoor seating area. Would have sat out there as it looked inviting but the wind was too crazy that day. We will definitely be back as they offer a Happy Hour from 4-6 pm, Sun-Thurs. Happy Hour on a Sunday? Count me in. read more

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Great brunch spot! We ordered an omelette and the mushroom toast and both were really good. The bottomless mimosas were a great value, and they made sure to keep them coming the whole time. The server was super nice and made sure we got everything we needed. The outside seating was super cute and perfect for a summer morning. read more

River North Bistro - Ham & Swiss Omelet - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little place for breakfast! I had the bacon and Swiss omelette. It was delicious and huge! The potatoes were also good. And, coffee was delicious. The wait staff was very attentive. Inside it is very classy. In total, the bill was around $30 with tip. Not too bad for a sit down restaurant right off Michigan Avenue. I would definitely eat here again. read more

River North Bistro - Bacon & Swiss Omelet - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service and food. We live in the neighborhood and this is a top place in our rotation. Top choices for us are the land and lake benedicts and the truffle wild mushroom scramble. Enjoy! read more

Overall, I would not recommend River North Bistro nor would I visit again. The service was lackluster and I was embarrassed to have brought out of town guests here. The service was incredibly slow. We needed an extra chair for our party of 8 and it was never brought to us as promised. We eventually took one from an empty table. This first experience of being forgotten was echoed throughout our meal. We were only given coffee refills once over the course of the entire brunch and that was only after flagging down another waiter for assistance. The coffee was weak and lukewarm. My mother ordered a chocolate croissant as a dessert and she was promptly forgotten. We had to ask for the croissant again after the bill arrived (don't worry, they charged us for the croissant on the bill.) One food order was missing a component (bacon) for no reason so one dining guest had to wait to eat their meal. Additionally, my father found a huge shard of plastic in his egg scramble. The food was decent overall with no complaints but it was pretty average compared to any other brunch options in the area. Nobody raved about their food at the end of the meal which is pretty disappointing when having guests visit from out of state. read more

Went for breakfast. Nice welcome, good solid tasty food. Try the Truffle & Wild Mushrooms Scramble, also the Croissant Breakfast sandwiches. Could improve in having better coffee though. Efficient service although the server was alone. Still was nice and timely. Quiet airy ambiance with lots of natural light. Would definitely return. read more

River North Bistro - Nice ambiance - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was sooo excited to try another brunch in Chicago, but unfortunately my partner and I were both pretty disappointed. The vibes were a bit weird, as hotel guests leaving kind of stand at the bar area. Service was subpar, had to ask like three different guys to bring a straw. The food was pretty meh too, save for the biscuit, which was actually inedible. Only positive thing we experienced was their aperol spritz, that was lovely. read more

Stopped by for an early dinner this Sunday and was immediately impressed by the decor and ambiance of the place. We were immediately greeted with friendly smiles and attention. Our server had some great recommendations on the menu and was very knowledgeable. Once our food arrived, there was no conversation at our table die to us digging right in! Everything was SO delicious! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

River North Bistro - Truffle Seared Chicken Breast (subbed for Whipped Garlic Potatoes!) - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Generous portions but the food is mediocre. There were a few tables open by the window, but they couldn't seat me at any because they had to "save them for bigger groups" -- which never showed up. This was actually my second time there, and there had been no improvement. read more

If you're looking for quality brunch with strong BOTTOMLESS mimosas, do check out River North! I'm from out of state and we found this spot on a whim while walking the streets of Downtown Chicago. The prices are reasonable for the portions and service & they have options for everyone! read more

River North Bistro - bottomless mimosas - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hello I wanted to say the RUS was amazing he was accommodating, nice , friendly and Very attentive. He seemed to be the only waiter on the floor and still balance everything so well . Thanks for a great experience. read more

We went here for brunch. The food was alright. I had buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon. They were nothing to write home about. Nothing else on the menu seemed very exciting either, except for a decent offering of eggs benedict options. The cocktails were a lot more interesting. I ordered the Pear Flower, a grapefruit juice, vodka and elderflower liqueur cocktail. For some reason this drink was quite bitter. I like grapefruit juice, but this felt like it was made with grapefruit extract or something. The ambiance is elevated and cute, so if you don't care so much about the food, this would be a good, calm brunch spot with no frills read more

Came to River North Bistro while visiting Chicago. It's downtown and underneath a hotel, making it a great spot for anyone staying downtown. We ordered the pickled vegetables to start and they were sooo good! Tasty mix of green beans, onions, potatoes, carrots and cauliflower. I loved the little jar it came in too. We each got sandwiches with french fries and they were all delicious! Perfectly made with fresh ingredients. Our server was really nice, though the service was a little slow. Ambiance was casual with dim lighting. There were a handful of people at the bar area ordering drinks. Overall we had a good experience here. I highly recommend the Buffalo chicken burger, and definitely sit out on the patio if you can! read more

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I went here for a late brunch with my partner on the last day of touring Chicago, and it was such a great brunch spot! The interior is very elegant and made dining in feel very high end and classy. We got a scramble, French toast, coffee, and Bailey coffee cocktail and it tasted all very great. The potatoes in the scramble was a bit too salty for our preference and the Bailey coffee cocktail was also a bit too sweet. Regardless though, everything was absolutely amazing and it was a great experience to dine here. read more

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This place is amazing! My friend and I stayed at the hotel it's located in and ate there just about everyday of our trip. The ambiance is beautiful and the service is 10/10 (shoutout to our bartenders Gabino and Lindsey)! The food was sooo good, we didn't want to risk eating elsewhere since we had bad experiences at other places our first day in town. Best hotel restaurant :) read more

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Hosted a client/agency dinner/happy hour here this month. The staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming, and made sure that all of our needs were met. The food and drinks were also incredible. They went above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience. Will definitely be going back. read more

Great Happy Hour menu here. We sat outside at their nice patio. And Kevin took care of us!

I had the burger wife had the wings both were great, service was unbelievable! We sat Outside and it was super nice. People of Chicago in this area need to try this place. Prices are great!!! read more

River North Bistro - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stayed at the hotel above this restaurant and decided to try it for breakfast instead of traveling out. We had no idea how amazing it would be! Best French toast I've ever had and my husband said the omelette was very good too. It is located a couple streets down from magnificent mile so there is a lot to do around the area also. We ended up going back for dinner a different day we were so impressed! read more

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This place is so cute! The staff were super nice, I enjoyed my burger and margaritas on the outside patio. read more

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Food service was great, we enjoyed our server. The food was good, we had breakfast on a Friday morning. Plus we had great screw drivers. Funny story, we tried ordering screwdrivers from the bus boy, and we are pretty sure he was running around the restaurant looking for a tool for us. read more

Don't go, scammers with a terrible beer selection. Service is trash, always empty, food is average, and the drinks are expensive and limited. read more

Ahh! This used to be Portsmith, remember that? This is another by the L.M.R. Group which is behind Land & Lake, Bistronomic, Grant Park Bistro and etc. I had the Buffalo Marinated Crispy Cauliflower. It was very good. The Staff and service is superb. I'll be back for that Carrot Cake! read more

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Ordered the steak and eggs and the flavors were out of this world. The steak was cooked perfectly, the eggs were runny as I requested and the potatoes were like nothing I've had before. Would recommend the restaurant and the steak and eggs specifically. read more

River North Bistro - Steak and Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yesterday I ------once again------had lunch at River North Bistro. The wonderful waiter, Eddie, suggested the braised short ribs, and they were wonderful! $29 and superb service by Eddie, and attention aid by manager Tomas. This restaurant is a State Street gem. I like their wine selections, too! read more

Food was good ! Service was fast & efficient . Nice music playing in the background & beautiful greenery if done outside !

The service was great. I ordered the wrong Benedict and they offered to bring me the one I preferred - be careful not to mix up land and lake :-). The breakfast potatoes though simple were done well. I wish other breakfast joints would learn to make these potatoes. My only complaint is the coffee was plain and little thin. With such great coffee shops around, find a good one to serve. read more

River North Bistro - Lake Benedict - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Rivernorth bistro with my husband to have breakfast, and it was spot on!! The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon were amazing!! Eddie was our server and he did an outstanding job. Always accommodating and on top of coffee warm-ups. I highly recommend this hidden gem in the Rivernorth neighborhood!! read more