The Press Room
Richard Woo · 401 Google reviewsThe Press Room — clean, consistent seafood in Fulton Market. Dim lighting, small tables, and all the right energy. Strong bar program alongside the food. [$$]
What 400 diners keep saying
What 400 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The Staff was awesome. I irdered the Turkey burger &fries and a lemon drop martini. Everything was delicious even the ice cold glass of water. Great atmosphere!”
“We want to give a shout-out to Jorge and the entire Press Room staff! We hosted our night-before-the-wedding welcome reception here a couple weeks ago. The food and the drinks were EXCELLENT and the service from the staff was five stars. When we walked in, each member of the staff introduced themselves to us, and from then on, made sure that we always had a drink in our hand. Since we were hosting and talking to people, we didn't get to eat too much food but they were kind enough to pack us a doggy bag which we enjoyed immensely after we got back to our hotel room (I'm still dreaming about their sliders..). Thank you so much to the entire Press Room staff for a great event and starting our wedding weekend off on a high note!”
“Good atmosphere, good drinks. Definitely would recommend and visit again.”
“Wow the care and attention to servand customers was amazing 👏🏿 We had a great night.”
“Cute basement wine bar! Service was great! Happy hour was a good value. Sangria was delicious! This place is in the lower level so there are stairs however they do have an elevator. Definitely recommend!”
“We randomly searched and found out this place that was literally across the street from our hotel, and boy am I glad we did. The atmosphere , food and service were amazing. We popped in shortly after opening and sat at the bar for a quick bite before the Bulls game, and had 3 plates and cocktails. The Al Pastor Tuna, tiger shrimp, and peri peri cauliflower were all unique and fantastic. The sauces were all deeply flavored and paired with the food perfectly. Dinner was so good we came back AFTER the game for another cocktails and the picanha steak plate with spring asparagus. No surprise, this was phenomenal as well. Top it off with live music Friday night and we will definitely be saving this place and coming back when we are in the area!”
“Jorge, Luigi and the team deliver an incredible experience.. my craft cocktail (bitters and bourbon) was great. However, the real differentiator is the incredible service the entire team delivers. It is heartfelt and noticeable. The space is incredibly cool.. and the atmosphere (my daughters say”vibe” ) is truly unique.. thank you Press Room crew”
“Great staff and amazing cocktails! We went to another bar afterwards, and it felt like those drinks were one dimensional after how great the cocktails were here! Highly recommend. The mussels were delicious!”
“First time there for happy hour and the vibes of this place were so phenomenal. The bartenders and servers were extremely attentive. I really enjoyed myself”
“I’m writing this the morning after because I can’t stop thinking about dinner at The Press Room in West Loop. The drinks were absolutely delicious, and the secret cocktail of the day was explained so eloquently it made me feel like I was in on something exclusive. But the star was the food. The skirt steak came out perfectly charred on the outside, juicy and tender inside, with a bright, herby chimichurri that lit it up with flavor. The corn salad was colorful and refreshing, with sweet kernels, crunchy greens, and just the right touch of zest. I asked for a spicy aioli on the side and the kitchen nailed it... creamy, bold, and fiery enough to take every bite up a level. Just look at the plate: vibrant greens, golden corn, glistening steak, and that rich sauce pooling underneath. It’s the kind of dish you want to stare at before diving in, and then you can’t put your fork down once you start. The Press Room is elegant without being stuffy, and the service is sharp, thoughtful, and on point. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago this year.”
“Salmon’s finally on the menu this week—so good! Super happy with this plate! four cocktails + salmon = 100 + tip! Reasonable price”
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