Hawksmoor Chicago
Kyra Williams · 482 Google reviewsHawksmoor Chicago — River North seafood that sets the standard. The cocktail list is worth exploring. The staff makes it feel personal. Kyra Williams: "Cooked flawlessly, the steak was seared with a perfectly salty crust that gave way to deeply flavorful"
What 1,111 diners keep saying
What 1,111 diners keep saying
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“Stopped here today for the first time ever and enjoyed the Sunday roast at the bar. The bartenders were great and the food was exceptional! It was my first time but it definitely won't be my last!”
“Really enjoyed the building they chose. Went back in the day when it was Ginos, but would much rather have this. The pork belly was incredible, and the 14 ounce wagyu strip with the peppercorn sauce was a perfect combination. Two of the best desserts I have tried too. Overall a lovely experience and couldn't recommend enough. Our server, Alex, was awesome as well, he was very kind and gave great recommendations, thank you!”
“Great food and relaxed, intimate vibes. Our server, Finn, was great and explained the menu very well. Service was attentive but not intrusive and struck a perfect balance. We started with a shrimp cocktail appetizer which was a top three (if not #1) shrimp cocktail for me, the chili crisp cocktail sauce made it a standout. The full fat old fashioned absolutely blew my mind, a must order if you like old fashioneds. The steak was amazing but this is a steak place after all! I highly, HIGHLY suggest the peanut butter St Louis dessert, it was incredible. The chocolate layers melt in your mouth and the praline crisp is out of this world! Again, I have to shout out the amazing hostesses, management and Finn who made our date night special. Service is top tier here!”
“Really friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable and thoughtful. My partner loved his steak. We also got the Caesar salad which I’d recommend. The crispy beef potatoes and the chicken were really good as well for a beef alternative.”
“Honestly, I don’t know why this place isn’t more popular! We came back specifically for the seafood after our first visit, and it exceeded our expectations again. The $2 happy hour oysters are incredibly fresh, briny, and an amazing value. The seafood platter was the highlight—every item was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly with just the right seasoning. The cold appetizers were also delicious and showed great attention to detail. Beyond the amazing food, the service was outstanding. Elena was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a wonderful experience, and Pedro, the general manager, was very welcoming and thoughtful. Fresh, high-quality seafood, excellent flavors, and warm hospitality. We’ll definitely be back to explore more dishes!!”
“Amazing place. The best Caesar salad I've ever had. So impressed—can't wait to come back.”
“What a wonderful night we had at Hawksmoor. Food was incredible and our servers were so friendly and treated us so nicely. Tiara was our waitress and Tori the floor manager checked on us throughout the night. They even prepared a special dessert for us on our anniversary night.”
“Great appetizer. Great dinner. We ate every single thing, no leftovers.”
“Amazing Sunday Roast, I'm a Brit expat living in the US and this lived up to expectations. The team were excellent behind the bar Jacob and the other gent who's name escapes me.. and if the lovely GM Kelly from Barnsley 🤗. You need to open one up in California where I now reside!”
“How can I begin… I won’t keep you in suspense! This was hands down one of the best if not the best meal of my life! We had the pleasure of being attended by our waiter Diego and the GM Pedro was super attentive throughout out our dining experience. We were the first couple to try their new shareable roast and it was phenomenal. I can’t recommend this establishment enough. They were AMAZING 10/10, Five Stars all the way”
“Amazing time .. Humberto was excellent very knowledgeable with the menu and drinks! Delicious food wonderful atmosphere can’t wait to come back”
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