I've passed by Hampton Social a few times and always thought it looked like a fun time. I had the chance to stop by recently and it was definitely that and more! They have the cutest nautical theme going on and strike the balance between upscale yet casual, definitely giving "social" as advertised. The happy hour was excellent, so we took advantage of a few deals in addition to some shared plates. Our servers were super nice, but difficult to flag down so we almost missed the end of it. To drink, I tried the Golden Hour and spicy Skinny Margarita. Neither were too sweet and also strong yet refreshing. For food, we split the shrimp and crab bruschetta, dynamite shrimp, and buffalo cauliflower. The bruschetta was a bit fishy for my taste, but the portions were generous. I enjoyed how crispy the shrimp was and loved the sweet, spicy sauce. The lightly dressed slaw underneath added a nice, fresh contrast. My favorite was hands down the buffalo cauliflower, which tasted exactly like a super moist chicken wing. This is 100% a must order! Throughout the visit, there was also a wonderful guitarist/singer who played a lot of favorites so well in his own style. I would definitely return and highly recommend paying a visit when you're looking for a fun night out! read more

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food: unfortunately pretty mid. calamari didn't have that much actual meat just a bunch of fried bits. smash burger taco was unique and yummy service: nice staff amrine: good interior for a happy hour read more

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Hey friends! Last week I had the pleasure of visiting this hidden gem tucked away near the tracks. I've always loved how when stepping into this place I feel like I'm on vacation by the beach! I've been here a few times while the lobster toast was on the menu! I was very much addicted lol. I head over last week and it didn't disappoint! The mussels & toast appetizer was very filling! As well as the lobster/crab bruschetta. I also grabbed their Ceasar salad with chicken 20/10 And my guest had the lobster roll & rated it 20/10, she did say the lobster was a bit dry but overall delicious! I love the mocktail options but I ofc love a good espresso and they aim to please!! Great for a quick lunch date in between errands and kid pickups! Our servers were very attentive and the host were very welcoming! For aesthetics here are my color options. On this day I just threw on clothing and it worked! Swag options for the season: City chic Fall resort (linen sets, cashmere) Denim on denim Black and brown leathers. Anything blue is very fitting! Blue hues, cream & white, and reds standout here! Ofc I'll be back. Full video is attached for a recap, no music, just my reaction! 20/10. I'll be back for dinner. I've never tried the dinner. Any idea on what to order? read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Honestly, Hampton social is such a solid spot. Happy hour deals are great, nice live music, good portions of delicious food and tasty drinks. I've had multiple dishes and drinks here and always know I'm getting something good. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - HS Crab and Shrimp Bruschetta - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a beautiful place! The vibe in here was very chill, even the live music was nice, not too loud and great singer. I ordered the matcha latte martini and I did not taste the matcha at all. I tasted more of the vanilla bean than anything which made it taste more like ice cream. The mango aperol was pretty good though. Thank you to Yelp for the appetizer! The calamari was a surprise because they had other fried things like lemon, peppers etc. I don't know how I feel about it though but it wasn't terrible. The service was amazing and fast. Even though there was water at the table I never had to refill it on my own because someone was always around to do it which I thought was nice. Not sure if I will be back but thanks to yelp I was able to try a new spot Ive never thought about! read more

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First time here and I absolutely loved it. The aesthetic is so pleasing with the warm lights and a slightly nautical feel to it. I enjoyed the pumpkins on the steps when you come in and the staff are so personable and welcoming. The food is fantastic...i could only do a appetizer and drink from happy hour menu because I have dinner plans later but the shrimp I had was super yummy along with my pearl diver...i will definitely be back read more

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I've waited a few years to visit this spot & it was worth the wait... Service was amazing from the time I walked inside. The hostess was extremely pleasant with a big smile in her face. " made my day :) To play it safe I ordered the double Wagu smash burger with fresh potato chips 10/10 & an old fashioned 10/10 My server, Nigel recommended both food and drink, and he sold me. His customer service was unmatched. Very patient , very consistent polite and friendly. I highly recommend this place on Mondays, And ask for Nigel he's the best. read more

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We walked in on a Friday afternoon around 4:00. No one was there to greet us for a few minutes. We saw workers busy & a couple of them just texting. Finally a guy comes up, still texting and says 2? Ok, not the best welcome. But the place was decorated so cute for Christmas & it was warm & cozy. So we're were happy. Also, didn't ask where we'd like to sit. The bar/restaurant area had people & lots of open booths. We were sat in the front. Our server was attentive & friendly. We both got warm lobster rolls. I got French fries, my guy got chips. Both delish. $38 was well worth it. Lots of lobster, perfect garlic roll. They had holiday drink specials, and appetizers too. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We went here for the second time and was pleased with everything Hampton Social had to offer. We got a martini, bang bang shrimp, and a salad. It was a really quick turn around time after we ordered, the food came out so fast. Our waiter was nice and attentive for the most part. The seating is bar seating, regular tables and tall tables. Love the vibe of the restaurant, very modern and chic. It is clean and not unreasonably priced. Probably will be back here in the future :) read more

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The Hampton Social is a great place to have a private party. They can accommodate a large party. The appetizers were delicious and the buffet started with fresh beets which were crunchy and paired well with the creamy guacamole. The crab cakes were amazing. read more

Always a big fan of Hampton Social! First time at the River North location, and it did not disappoint. Our drinks were delicious, we got the pink reverie, I like is yacht , and espresso martini. The Pink Reverie was our favorite, but they were all delicious. John our waiter was attentive and knew the menu well. For entrees we we ordered the Caesar salad, truffle lobster bisque and melt, and shrimp tacos. Don't sleep on the salsa for those tacos! What really put is over the edge was the kitchen made too much crab and shrimp bruschetta, and even though we were all full, we couldn't say no to that! We would absolutely go back again. read more

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Came here for my mothers birthday. The vibes are great. I walk in, very open space with a strong warm ambiance, I feel like I teleported from Chicago to the Hamptons fr. Great service, waiter was very nice. Then we got our food. And that's when things got rocky no ASAP. We ordered the fried calamari, and it came out over cooked. We had to send it back, but it came out better. Then we got our food, and D's fries were cold. Yikes. And one thing about D, if something piss him off, he gon let everybody know so his attitude was off the entire time. But I was cool! Up until... I found a hair in my food. And from then it was over! Ion play about that. The fish and chips was fine, nothing spectacular or out of this world, but it was something to eat and I can't complain about that (i can and am). And they ain't even bring my momma nun for her bday D's double wagyu smash burger was really good though. Aioli sauce too, yea it was a hit, I would definitely come back for that. The service and atmosphere made it worth a return, but next time it would be for that and the drinks, won't be enthusiastic for the food. Oh the drinks are probably so good. Anyways, this is a 3/5 for me. I'd give them another chance. Tbh the future burger and drinks might be they saving grace! read more

This restaurant applies 20% auto gratuity to the bill. It's not made very evident and the server didn't mention it. I find it very sneaky when restaurants do that. It makes me not want to go back ever, which is the case with this restaurant. read more

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Great happy hr, $1 oysters are a rare find! Fries were perfectly cooked as well. Would recommend! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Oysters, Parmesan Truffle Fries - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to Hampton Social club while visiting Chicago for lollapalooza. Thought they had a really solid brunch menu with an assortment of fun drinks as well. I ordered the fried fish sandwich - was a big fan of the pickles and overall thought it tasted like a lighter alternative to a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Parmesan fries were also a great addition - they even come with a side of truffle mayo. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

this is like the 7th stop on our restaurant week tour and this place was very mid. Let me start by saying Victor G was beyond nice and attentive, also the buss boy, host, and bartender. The food was another story tho. the appetizers were really good beside the 4 Brussels you get with the appetizer, crab and lobster bruschetta was super bomb. The salmon was overly fishy and not seasoned. the best part of the dish was the greens (sad), the "roasted carrots" were also not roasted enough because they were still hard. The bisque was good but the lobster melt was also unseasoned and underwhelming. they didn't even have one of the desserts but the lava cake was amazing. Chocolate cake was mid and store bought. The vibe felt like a boat/ beach house w/ a bar and tvs. "poop deck" sign for the bathroom was funny too. only gave it 3 stars because the staff was so cool. Food should've gotten 2 stars read more

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Beachy vibe! Decor was super pretty and there was even live music playing which is always such a treat! Food was tasty but portion sizes could be larger (specifically the spinach dip). Our waitress was super sweet - we didn't feel rushed at all. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - SPINACH DIP MARGHERITA MONKEY BREAD LEMONADE or PALMER - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You're basically paying for the aesthetic here. The food and drinks are decent but way overpriced for what it is. The interior is super cute! If you're looking for a girl's brunch with a coastal photo op, this is the place to go! As a Californian, the restaurant really did remind me of home, which I appreciated. They did have very aesthetic drinks as well. I got one that glittered which was cool. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG! This restaurant hit all the bullets on my list. The decor is so beautiful and elegant. Live music, great food, and chipper staff. I ate here for Father's day. I had rhe most AMAZING eggs of my life. So fluffy, bright and fresh. The lightly fluffed French toast with a taste of lemon, to die for! The drinks were also good. I had the strawberry mint something lol It taste like a strawberry water with alcohol. Not to sweet not to strong but just right. Let's just say if a Sunny Day was a place. I would totally dine here again. 5 stars read more

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The food was fine, service was good, and the ambience was good. The menu options weren't exciting. There is an automatic gratuity of 18% but 6% of that doesn't go to the servers. The restaurant seems to nickel and dime for everything, and take out of the servers pockets in addition to that. Not a very exciting place, but I'm sure others might have had a better experience. read more

We had a Saturday evening reservation and were promptly seated. The place was nicely decorated for the holidays. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often. Started with a round of drinks and skipped the apps since we were in a rush to make a movie nearby. We got the smash burger and upcharged the side to fries, dynamite shrimp and then a side of Mac and cheese and carrots. The burger was a bit overcooked and wasn't really smash burger. No crispy edges or anything. Seemed more like 2 thin patties, but not smashed. Flavor was good, meat quality seemed good, but needed some sauce. Fries were great. The dynamite shrimp was tasty, well fried but we wish it had a bit more spice. The Mac and cheese and carrots were both delicious! read more

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Great ambiance specially on the summer weekends with open windows and live music. Great bar selection. Food can be a hit or miss depending on what you order. Overall good service. read more

We hosted our joint 40th birthday party at The Hampton Social River North, and it could not have gone better! The party planner was amazing -- super responsive, organized, and helped us build the perfect food menu for our group. Every guest raved about the food; everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had the cute front room, which was the perfect vibe -- bright, stylish, and felt special without being stuffy. The only minor hiccup was that drinks came out a little slow at times, but honestly, it didn't take away from how much fun we had. Overall, such a great spot for a celebration -- highly recommend booking here for any party or event! read more

We tried The Hampton Social for lunch while on a business trip to Chicago. This chain restaurant has beach vibes with wicker throughout and nautical decor in blue and white. I thoroughly enjoyed my warmshrimp roll made with butter on a toasted bun. The accompanying chips were also good. You can also get it cold and creamy. They tried to seat us on the heated patio and it was stiflingly hot right by heater. He kindly moved us inside. read more

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Stumbled upon this place for happy hour on a Friday while visiting Chicago for the first time. We saddled up to the bar and were pleasantly surprised with the HH menu. All the drinks we had were delicious and service was prompt. There was live music and it is pumped throughout the restaurant (including the bathroom!) Which is such a nice touch. Beautiful space as well -- it's hard to tell from the street since it's higher than the street level. read more

Summertime Chi' delivered and then some! My sister who is a brunch connoisseur recommend the Hampton Social! Beautiful vibe on the rooftop, perfect weather and delicious food. We caught an uber from our hotel although the could've walked as it was such a nice day! Everything at the Hampton Social was so fresh! the Drinks were top tier. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the French toast and burrito! I remember everyone on that roof top that afternoon laughing, and having such a great time! The service was excellent and attentive! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 drew me here for dinner! The menu had some great options to choose from so I went with a few others so we could share!! Had the Sand and Smoke cocktail and I think the brown sugar bourbon makes it sweeter than expected! I am such a fan of the honey glazed brussels sprouts here! The roast was so crisp, and the honey glaze gave it a wonderful sweet and savory taste! YUM. The whipped goat cheese and almonds also make the dish taste different than others I've had elsewhere. Dynamite shrimp came out hot and crispy, and heavy on the creamy chili sauce taste. The main dishes we had were okay (honey glazed norwegian salmon, filet mignon, & truffle lobster melt & bisque), but nothing that was a must-try or standout in terms of taste, and portions felt a little small. I thought the tomato bisque was very tart, as well. Got to try all three desserts on the CRW menu (caramel lava cake, triple threat chocolate cake, & apple crumble). The caramel lava cake was the best of the three, by far!! It was ooey, gooey and decadent. The vanilla gelato tasted like vanilla bean and was a nice cold contrast to the warm lava cake. Enjoyed same vanilla gelato and contrast on the apple crumble but the apples on the apple crumble were a little bland. The chocolate cake was exactly what I imagined it to be, and actually tasted better chilled as leftovers. The restaurant is spacious with a nice, warm and elevated ambiance. Attentive service. Had a good time but don't think I'd come back for CRW. The regular prices for the same dishes are a bit pricey for what it is. It's definitely a vibe in the restaurant though if you don't like casual dining! read more

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Found this place in passing and decided to stop in on a Friday afternoon which led into happy hour. I had the buttery lobster roll which was delicious and everything I expected for it to be--Market price ran about $40.00. Food was on the pricey side as everything on the menu was about $20.00 and up. Cocktails were quite punchy which I could appreciate; can't remember the name of the drink but I believe it's called island water or tequila water lol it's their spin on a classic margarita--Can't go wrong with that one, it's the perfect balance. Would definitely come back to this place especially for happy hour! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My second time at Hampton Social, but my first time at this location. Both locations are gorgeously decorated and match their theme of the Hamptons. The food is good but very pricey for the quantity to be honest. I ordered the shrimp tacos and it didn't come with a good amount of filling unfortunately but the sauce was good and the shrimps were cooked well. Their drinks are also average for the price. Overall this place is for the aesthetics. I do hear they do cute private events! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Shrimp Tacos Hampton Frosé - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our first official night in Chicago, this was where we landed for dinner. This location is walking distance from the voco IHG Hotel and convenient to the Riverwalk. The ambiance is very nice with the nautical decor, a grass wall and indoor/outdoor dining. We didn't make a reservation but on this Thursday evening it wasn't very busy. A few couples and groups from happy hour were still hanging out. We were immediately seated at a high top table by the bar overlooking the street. It was so hot and the breeze coming through was nice. Their menu has some fun seafood dishes, chicken, salads and cocktails. We skipped the drinks this time but ordered dinner. We shared the roasted brussel sprouts (no photo), shrimp tacos, Greek bowl, and the chicken sandwich. They were out of the fish sandwich (original order) so it must be a hit! We really enjoyed our entrees - like surprisingly good. The brussel sprouts were amazing! Our server was chill, but attentive. They easily split the bill 4 ways and no automatic gratuity. I learned they have a few locations and recently opened in my home town too! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Came here last night after our Christmas party with my girls! I was super excited to get the lobster roll because it's always delicious. I had hoped to sub the chips that come with it for truffle fries, even with an upcharge, but the waitress said that wasn't possible. Always do this every time I order or come to this restaurant and it's never been an issue. My friend and I decided to split an order of truffle fries from the appetizer menu instead. Since we ordered the fries separately, I asked if I could substitute the chips for a different side, and she said I could swap them for a side salad. However, she failed to mention there would be an additional charge for that, which was frustrating when the check came. Had I known about the extra cost upfront, I might have ordered differently. To make things worse, our truffle fries were cold, which was disappointing. On the bright side, the guy who brought us our food suggested hot garlic butter for our lobster rolls, and that was an awesome touch--it really elevated the dish. Overall, I feel like I just caught them on a bad night. The food and experience are usually better, so I'm hoping next time will be back to their usual standard. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

5 years later - still loving this place. Easy to book via Open Table, easy to pay via InKind or online. Our server Marco was awesome - not only friendly and attentive, but also pulled off a small birthday surprise for me :) All the food was great as well - this might be a hot take, but their lobster roll tasted better than most places I tried in NYC, Boston, or Maine/New Hampshire. Drinks were excellent, too. Only reason for 4 stars - the mandatory gratuity part threw me off. This is usually something that people get charged for parties of 6-8 or more, not every single guest. Also, while I appreciated their live music (the guy is really talented), it was a bit too loud and I felt like people at the restaurant were shouting over it. read more

Food is good but their ATM in the entryway seems to be fraudulent. It did not dispense what my account was charged and both the restaurant and the ATM customer support were very unhelpful read more

This review is based on a very limited work function happy hour. A group of us got there around 4:30 to get our drinks on. Besides the other groups within our company, there were plenty of people whom had gotten their grooves started. Definitely a fun, lively atmosphere. Servers were awesome and attentive. It might have been the spot we grabbed, but our server Karla was more than amazing in not letting our wells dry for a second. Tapas were ordered by the company and they were all above average. All in all, it was definitely a good time. If I get a chance to come again, I'd definitely give it another try. read more

I went here on a corporate dinner. We had a party of about 20 people. We sat at a very long table and had a couple different servers. As you would expect with the party that big timing and distribution of entrees and appetizers and drinks is tough. The food was good and came in out the right temperature. The drinks were also solid. But nothing really blew me away and considering the price I'm not sure that I would go back on my own. But they were easily able to accommodate the corporate dinner so I got to give him that read more

Oh my goodness 5 thousand stars, the food is awesome, the drinks were fantastic and the service was out of this world. The ambiance is like being at a yacht club, there was a lady with a guitar that was singing. I just can't tell you enough how flipping awesome this place is. But the best part was the employees, they deserve two thumbs up and a raise lol. Caroline was our bartender, she was fun and outgoing. The staff made me laugh because they all got a long , you could feel that their a close knit group. Then there was Rome, I did not think he knew how to smile but I finally saw him smile. You could feel the positive energy from the staff and that is what you want when you're at a restaurant. There was plenty of tv's to watch a game, it was walking distance from the local areas. I hope the general manager is this restaurant reads this review because you have one of the best staff ever! So if you go check it out and Caroline is there tell her Nicole said hi. read more

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Nice vibes, lots of space. Good place for social hangouts. I got the lobster roll in Manhattan style, it was delicious but honestly way too expensive for the portion size. I had mine cut in half, but even then $29 for the whole thing is overpriced. Service was okay since it took us a while to get seated. But during the meal the service was fine. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's always nice when a restaurant accommodates you even though you walk in less than an hour before they close. The service was really good. The food was just amazing. We had the shrimp tacos and clam chowder. The depth of the flavors really made these dishes stand out. The bacon in the clam chowder and the fact that it was really steaming was such a plus for this dish. It was enough for a whole meal. The tacos were very generously filled and very flavorful. We had the Palm and pepper drink which was excellent. read more

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What a cute little relaxing vibe for Chicago! The food was phenomenal and we sat at the bar and Jakob was an excellent bartender! The happy hour prices were amazing for the spicy marg and oysters but the star of the show was the warm lobster roll on Texas toast which melted in your mouth. Will be back for sure thank you for having us! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - FRESH OYSTERS* LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went for Valentine's Day dinner. We were obsessed. The vibes were everything.the service was outstanding. The food was amazing. We shared the calamari for an appetizer, I had the shrimp tacos and they were some of my favorite I ever had. They were filling and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. My husband had the lobster roll, he couldn't get enough of it. I highly recommend going here for a date night! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois