Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3000 reviews

What OpenTable Diner likes about The Franklin Room:
The Franklin Room remains one of our favorite places. With an outstanding whiskey selection, great food, wonderful service-the Franklin Room doesn’t miss a thing! View all feedback. What Damion Morar doesn't like about The Franklin Room:
I don't know. it was just very strange and the bartender was just really not interested in serving my friend and me. he was very dry basic and not attentive as most barkeepers. the lambs were amazing, though. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Opentable
4.8 ★ from 114 reviews
Kate
20.09.2024 - 13:36

Beautiful restaurant and cozy. Wine pours gods be better. Overall great experience.

Shauna
20.09.2024 - 13:36

Great service for date night out celebrating my husband’s birthday.

GARY
20.09.2024 - 13:36

The food was amazing! Everything tasted great. The service was excellent. Highly recommend it. Our waiter Dan was awesome.

TERESA
20.09.2024 - 13:36

Fantastic service, great cocktails, and wonderful food! A gem!

Vin
20.09.2024 - 13:36

First… I never leave reviews on these types of sites. Second… I have been dining in Chicago for business and pleasure for 20 years as a visitor from NY. I have...

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The Franklin Room is a must-visit restaurant in River North with a prohibition-era ambiance that will transport you back in time. The staff is top-notch, the cocktails are amazing, and the food is simply delicious. From the exceptional Branzino to the mouth-watering Wagu steak tartare, every dish is a treat for your taste buds. The chef, Namo Chowcharoen, showcases his talent in creating thoughtful, flavorful dishes that are sure to impress. While some may find the initial smell off-putting, the overall experience of dining at The Franklin Room is one that will have you planning your next visit before you've even left.

Menu
4.2 ★ from 13 reviews
Yvonne
06.11.2022 - 05:21

Eating was uninspiring and bland. the ambiente is cool for a drink, there is so much better eating in chicago.

Mary
06.11.2022 - 05:21

This place is a jewel. I'm gonna have to be every time I get to chicago.

Damion
06.11.2022 - 05:21

I don't know. it was just very strange and the bartender was just really not interested in serving my friend and me. he was very dry basic and not attentive as...

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Josianne
06.11.2022 - 05:21

Very pleasant dining experience and wonderful eating.

Stacey
06.11.2022 - 05:21

Food and cocktails were fantastic! Celebrated my birthday and had great service! Definitely will be back.

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 765 reviews
Mangia
16.08.2023 - 04:13

Under the radar great neighborhood place. They hit on all cylinders!!!

Dominic
16.08.2023 - 04:13

Wow, always so good at The Franklin Room.Great FoodGreat DrinksGreat Service/StaffGreat Experience!!

matt
16.08.2023 - 04:13

If you want an amazing ambiance with great food and drink this is the place. Portions are just right and beautifully designed. Great date spot.

OpenTable
16.08.2023 - 04:13

Great experience at the Franklin Room. Peter took great care of my wife and I. Food and drinks were brilliant!!

RyanA
16.08.2023 - 04:13

Always a great time when we get a the opportunity to get out. It is great for friends, for a date night, and the bartenders know their stuff. This is one of our...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 978 reviews
Jared
12.10.2023 - 06:02

This restaurant is a gem in the area. I appreciate the prohibition ambiance and the staff are all so good at everything they do. The food is exceptional and the...

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Robert
12.10.2023 - 06:02

Really cool space with great cocktails. Didn't have food

Lizzy
12.10.2023 - 06:02

Namo chowcharden an absolutely amazing chef! I can’t wait to come back!

Kirstjen
12.10.2023 - 06:02

This restaurant has a bad smell when you walk in, which is not something you want in a restaurant. It smells like they need to run a dehumidifier or work on som...

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Yasser
12.10.2023 - 06:02

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 133 reviews
Ken
12.10.2023 - 06:02

A super cool ambiance and fabulous food and service. The tuna crudo was amazing and the sea bass was excellent. The old fashioned is a great drink with deliciou...

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Gastroranking-us
4.4 ★ from 997 reviews

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