SIFR

Name: SIFR
Address: 660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, 60654.0, US
Telephone: +1 464-204-8711
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Middle Eastern·Mediterranean

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About

SIFR — honest middle eastern in River North, where the Hummus is worth ordering. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. Strong pours and a bartender who takes pride in the work. Rakhshaan Ali: "The roasted red pepper soup was so rich and the chicken kababs were spectacular, highly recommend"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

4.9

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.6

💬Sentiment

4.4

Yenderson Jss

215 reviews

Highlights

RomanticCozyTrendyOld SchoolGreat CocktailsOutdoor DiningQuick BiteFast Service

Must Try

Hummus

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Warm, welcoming staffCreative/unique menuGreat for date nightPatio/outdoor seatingStrong cocktail menuBeautiful presentation

Some noted

Specialties

Hummus

Location

660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

What 489+ diners say about SIFR

Bojana B was more than just a friendly waitress, but soon became a food and travel adviser and honestly genuine friendly human being. The food here was very impressive, heightening even the simplest of foods such as pita bread, and adding something special that left me wanting more. Bojana’s recommendations included the scallops, branzino, and date pudding with salted caramel ice cream…. As I was fed plate by plate, I was left dreaming of eating this food and traveling the world to find these flavors. This was a God given experience and pleasant surprise! Thank you!

“Fantastic food, service and ambience.”

Fantastic food, service and ambience. A wonderful experience. Loved the hummus and The date pudding is amazing. Truly their cuisine reigns supreme!

Jason M

Jan 2026

“We did the tasting menu and really enjoyed each dish The hummus was really good and perfect start...”

We did the tasting menu and really enjoyed each dish The hummus was really good and perfect start to an enjoyable meal. Very fair price given the quality of the food and experience.

David Rosol

Dec 2025

“Really impressed by the food: rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and great attention to detail.”

Really impressed by the food: rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and great attention to detail. Service was quick and kind. Highly recommend for a solid meal.

j n

Nov 2025

“My friend and I sat at the bar and had the best experience for Sifr happy hour.”

My friend and I sat at the bar and had the best experience for Sifr happy hour. We ate the lamb kebab, just about every food item from the Happy Hour menu, and our drinks were equally phenomenal. Notable mention to our AMAZING bartender Sebastian, who mentioned to us on our way out that it was one of his first days. Hold on to that gem, we would have never known! 10/10 experience, I took a photo of the tasting menu because I will be back.

Caitlin Beyer

Nov 2025

“What wonderful service.”

What wonderful service! My young daughter got sick just was we were sitting down. The management couldn’t have been nicer and packed our whole order to go with haste! Thank you so much for the kind service. The food was amazing once we got home - interesting and complex flavors prepared to perfection we can’t wait to go back. PS the innovative cocktail menu is very special. Try something new!

S NY

Nov 2025

“Absolutely fantastic middle eastern place with a lot of great Indian influences -- the eggplant...”

Absolutely fantastic middle eastern place with a lot of great Indian influences -- the eggplant starter and pita bread with labneh was amazing. We also loved the lamb. Service and cocktails were great too!

Pranav Dhingra

Oct 2025

“We got the a la carte menu and I would say the mezze platter was really good, lamb shank was also tasty.”

We got the a la carte menu and I would say the mezze platter was really good, lamb shank was also tasty. We ordered these for 3 of us and it was plenty of food and we were very satisfied at the end. Spent about $60 pp after everything.

Yining Lu

Oct 2025

“Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant.”

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! The food was phenomenal; we ordered way too much, but it was worth it! We had the vegetarian mezze, a must in my opinion! You have so many different spreads to try, every single one was super tasty and full of flavor! We also got the halloumi, the way it is prepared is different from what I've had before so I loved it! For our mains, we had the chicken kebab and the prawns, which were absolutely delicious! We also got the potatoes as a side, not my favorites, but still tasty! We were so full that we couldn’t get dessert. 🤣 We also got some drinks; I had a very refreshing mocktail! The service was quick and super attentive, I would definitely go back!

Yenderson Jss

Oct 2025

“Incredible experience from beginning to end.”

Incredible experience from beginning to end. The beverages were outstanding in presentation and flavor combinations. The food was equally satisfying. The dishes were satisfying to the eyes, nose, and palate. The ingredients were fresh and the food options were plentiful. Great variety of meat/ vegetarian options. The service was immaculate. The servers were attentive and dishes were removed and silverware was reset with each course. 10/10 recommend Sifr for a great food and beverage experience. The price is fair for the food quality and service.

Jynelle Armstrong

Aug 2025

“The tasting menu for $60 was completely worth it as it offered a four-course meal that included dessert.”

The tasting menu for $60 was completely worth it as it offered a four-course meal that included dessert. Everything was flavorful and super delicious! The service was amazing and was very attentive. He made us feel very welcome and the atmosphere of the restaurant is divine. The candlelight on the tables make for a sweet romantic dinner or for relaxing night with friends. I would recommend reservations ahead of time since this place does get busy. If you're thinking about celebrating a special occasion here go ahead and book the reservation. You will not regret it!

Jennifer

Aug 2025

“Love! We went there last night (we've walked by multiple times this past year we've lived here but...”

Love! We went there last night (we've walked by multiple times this past year we've lived here but never stopped) so glad we finally did. One of the best meals we've had since moving here. I am a celiac, so need GF options, they did not disappoint. Tonoy, was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful - he answered our questions and even remade a drink. We shared everything we ordered, and would get everything again. No complaints! Oh and the drinks were equally amazing.