I was apart of a party of 5 and we all ordered different starters & entrees so I think we sampled a large number of items on the menu. I ordered the Chicago restaurant week dinner pros-fixe menu’s oyster casino & heritage pork chop. Presentation was wonderful. Service was good. Honestly, taste was just okay for me. I won’t be running back for the food but the cozy and intimate atmosphere was wonderful. And the drinks were top notch. Kudos to the bartender. I had the Waldorf gloom lifter and let me tell you! That name was spot on. There’s no way you don’t feel instant happiness after one sip. I’m in love. I’ll be back for the bar… and I guess I’d order the Brussels. T

Very unique atmosphere with good food and service. When you walk into this restaurant you feel that you are walking into a movie. Very cool and intimate restaurant. Cocktails are some of the best that I have had so far. The truffle pasta that we ordered was amazing but fish was just okay. Service was amazing! Highly recommend it if you’re in Chicago.

Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! After being absent for a few years and only having cocktails my first time, it was nice to actually dine in this speakeasy-type-of-vibe joint. Sat at the Bar Top which was busy on a Friday night a little before 6pm. It was the beginning of Chicago Restaurant Week but did not opt for that menu. Black Truffle Croquettes at $8/piece are to die for! Rich and decadent. Crock of French Onion Soup has got to be in my Top 3 list of Best French Onion Soups! Plenty of cheese and you definitely have to fish for the Crostini. The cheese in the Half Pound Dry Aged Cheeseburger was not overwhelming. Would be interesting to see a double option. Not pictured here is the Soother Cocktail which was perfect and tasted like an orange gummy candy slice. Can't wait to come back to try other Cocktails, Food, and Dessert items!

We decided to have the Chicago Restaurant Week as an excuse to try one of the fancier restaurants in downtown Chicago haha To be honest, finding the restaurant itself felt a bit of a challenge because it was hiding inside the Athletic Association building and you have to go through The Game Room. But the experience there was great! Their pork chop was one of the best I've ever had and it came out in a HUGE portion. Their chocolate cake dessert had butterscotch cognac ice cream on top, and I personally enjoyed the ice cream part more than the cake itself. The venue was much darker than in the pictures (I noticed several parties having a hard time reading the menu) and smaller than I expected. In fact, it might not be the best place to go with a party bigger than 4?

We visited Cherry Circle Room - located in the Chicago Athletic Hotel - for their New Year’s Eve party and had such a fun time. Friendly and relaxed service in stylish, swanky surrounds. Loved both of the cocktails I tried (the Mount Pelée and the Polynesian Pick Me Up) and my husband was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the beer selection. The meal consisted of several stations for unlimited blinis, a seafood bar, pasta, steak and sides, and dessert. My husband loved his filet mignon steak and I really enjoyed the truffled pasta and the steak-sides: creamy skin-on mashed potatoes and charred brussel sprouts. The dessert bar (chocolate fondue, brownies, cookies, macarons) was fun and tasty too. It wasn’t cheap (over $500 for 2 people) but we really enjoyed ending the year in this sophisticated and intimate venue.

All hash browns are not created equally. The Cherry Circle Room in Chicago is part of the historic Chicago Athletic Association. The breakfasts, especially the hash browns, a heavenly experience reminiscent of giant tater tots. The restaurant's reinvention beautifully blends its iconic history with modern design says the James Beard Awards in 2016. This spot won Outstanding Restaurant Design. Highly recommended breakfast. Open for Breakfast and Dinner Daily Sunday - Tuesday Dinner: 5p – 9p Wednesday – Saturday Dinner 5p – 11p Sat & Sunday Brunch 7a – 2p Weekday Breakfast 7a – 11a

We stopped into Cherry Circle Room during our trip to Chicago and during their restaurant week. We were immediately impressed with the ambiance and friendly staff. Our waiter was fine but the bus staff really impressed us, never letting our water glasses get less than half full, removing our plates promptly when we finished and even cleaning the table in between courses. The food was great as well as the drinks. A must stop when visiting Chicago.

A great setting. Visually, a very good room. Tasty, unique drink menu. Pricey food, but high quality. Somewhat "Joe Cool" vibe from the bar staff. I felt rushed to order my whole order....appetizers to entre to sides, just after seating. Also, please don't start "tearing down" the bar (in front of bar diners) three hours before closing.

Amazing dinner before the play. Our server was great, extremely knowledgeable, friendly. All of our dishes were delicious. Unique ambiance.

Went with my boyfriend to celebrate our 2 year relationship birthday. I loved the romantic, intimate atmosphere. It felt like going back to the roaring 20s. The bartender was very sweet and friendly and made us amazing cocktails. The cuban milk was one of our favourite drink of that night.

Went with a couple friends to celebrate a birthday. Could not be more disappointed. Ordered the large steak medium-rare; it came out rare - as bloody as you can imagine. The staff was extremely reluctant to heat it back up and asked if we wanted to purchase another steak. They begrudgingly agreed to cook a new one, which came out 45 minutes later and this time was well-done and WAY too salty. We also purchased a bottle of wine, which they kept chilled away from the table and forgot to come by the table to serve it to us. We were served the last third of the bottle after we had already paid for our check. Overall, the server and the manager - despite us being extremely polite - treated us passive aggressively after we asked if the steak could be cooked a bit more. The rest of the food was OK. The fish was the best part. I wouldn't under any circumstances order steak at this restaurant or go here to celebrate a birthday/anniversary with a friend or loved ones.

Wow, this restaurant was phenomenal. Truly enjoyed the brunch, everything was made with such care and precision. Also a really beautiful environment.

We've been here twice and both times it has been excellent. It's quickly becoming a must when visiting Chicago.

Always outstanding. This is an intimate, upscale restaurant. There are maybe 20 tables plus the bar, so reservations are highly recommended. The lighting is dim, but you can see without straining and the walls and ceiling have wood paneling. They have a changing and avant garde menu in both substance and presentation. This applies to the drinks as well which are reasonable topping out at $12 at entrees around $40. The food is top notch and I always try something new. The staff is also outstanding as they really make every effort to ensure that you feel special and taken care of. There is a large open room bar just outside the entrance to the restaurant, but you will not hear it inside the restaurant. I don't think they have a Michelin star, but they easily should. Fabulous restaurant.

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Probably the best French onion soup I’ve had in the city. Tonight I also ate what is possibly the best pork chop I’ve ever had. Great cocktails too!

I'm visiting from out of town on business and thought I might stop in for a cocktail and a snack before wandering the gardens across the street. When I walked in and asked the person at the desk where the Cherry Circle room was, he directed me to stand in line in front of an elevator. I asked if that was normal and he said yes. So I went and stood in that line for about 20 minutes. Finally was ushered into an elevator and taken to the top floor where I could see immediately that this was not the Cherry Circle room. It was Cindy's. So then I got directions to the actual Cherry Circle room and made my way down there. It turned out they didn't open till 5 and it was 456 so I just waited a few minutes. When the restaurant opened I told the hostess it was just me and she placed me at the far end of an empty bar with about 30 stools. Since most of the restaurant was empty at that point I decided to move myself to the middle of the bar. The bartender was really nice and I got a martini, a truffle croquette, and the burratta mint peas dish. The croquette did not taste like truffle and was cool in the middle. The peas with fresh cheese was flavorful. Oddly, after I got my Martini but before I ordered any food two other people came into the restaurant and they were seated right next to me. So out of 30 bar stools, we three were seated right next to each other. It was really odd and I couldn't help wondering if the hostess was being passive aggressive because I moved earlier. Luckily we were all sociable types and didn't mind the close contact. But it did seem kind of inhospitable. We asked why they did that and they said for the convenience of the bartender who was serving us. The other thing is the ambiance is not that great. A lot of medium tone wood paneling. Very masculine feeling. I was hoping for something more beautiful. I wouldn't go back. Even though the bartender was great, the rest of the feel of the place was weird and also quite expensive.

It was my 9th anniversary and I was looking forward to visiting Cherry Circle Room. The building is beautiful and walking through was fantastic. The restaurant is tucked in the back past the game room and the ambiance is a great surprise as it’s dimly lit and has an overall great appeal and vibe. When we sat down Imani came and gave us complimentary glasses of champagne for our anniversary, which was a beautiful and thoughtful touch. To be honest she was the only pleasant part of my experience. The server wasn’t knowledgeable of the drinks which is always a little off putting but I digress. We started with the seafood tower, which I wouldn’t recommend. Not only because of what you get for the price, it was just underwhelming. To add the cherry on top, the server rushed us and actually came and removed the tuna tartare from the ice tower and placed it on the table for us to continue eating so she could make space I guess and clean . I was so off put by this that everything else was a blur and I just wanted it to be over. We intended to share the sirloin and Mac and cheese. The sirloin was awful, there had to be a restaurant in Chicago that can find a good cut of beef. The Mac and cheese was good. I can’t say that I won’t return but if I do, it won’t be for an 8 pm reservation and I won’t be getting the seafood tower or steak.

Why did we wait so long to go here!? So happy my husband suggested it!! The whole room is beautiful; dark wood and cozy vide. There is a gorgeous bar along one side of the restaurant. It’s sort of hidden behind the game room area of the Athletic Club; almost like a secret, exclusive dining experience which adds to the ambiance. The food is phenomenal. I had the fried chicken and side of creamy macaroni and cheese. Both outstanding. The mac & cheese is truly the best I’ve had in Chicago! My husband had the Whole Fried Sea Bass and a side of fried Brussels Sprouts that he thoroughly enjoyed.

An interesting if overpriced restaurants in the Chicago Athletic Club. Cocktails are high quality and also high prices. Their ribeye steak is $109, tastes good and it’s too expensive. The place looks great. Last time I was there there I was a bit disappointed by the whole thing. The first time, about a year ago I had a great time… but maybe it is me

A hidden gem in the middle of the most touristy part of the city! Hidden within the Chicago Athletic Association, The Cherry Circle Room has an updated old-world elegance to it, with deep, cushy, leather booths and a beautifully adorned bar with a mix of interspersed oddities to keep the eye busy while enjoying the food and catching up with company. The brunch fare was excellent, and their hash browns, while probably not what you're expecting, were the perfect addition. The service was also superb. Will absolutely be back.

The place is located in a very nice building. The entrance is a bit discreet and hard to find. However, once you enter, the space is really nice and is a perfect date spot. The bartender was professional, polite and the cocktail was amazing. The service was very pleasant, the food came out fast and fast amazing. Order an appetizer and it was pretty yet delicious. Overall, highly recommend

Out of towners who made this our super swanky meal of our trip. We came in with high expectations because of ratings and awards. My wife got the sea bass and me the filet mignon medium rare. I cook alot my own steak so I am a really tough judge. Anything above a 9 is great score from me. The filet got a 9.4. Cooked just right and not stringy/chewy. A 9.4 mostly because it was $70. I am not use to those prices back home! They surprised us with a complimentary birthday cake for me even though I didn't want anything showy. Waiter was really good adjusting to our needs and answering questions. I told him I drink alcohol fast and to bring drinks out quicker then most ppl allow. Particularly, it was a holiday weekend and I wanted to feel good. He did not disappoint. I had 3 beers and a double of whiskey with the steak. We spent $300 for two ppl includes tip.

I went here with my family and the food was amazing. The server we had had such great energy and we had a great time. We devoured the food and I highly recommend the ribs.

Just was there last night celebrating our anniversary. Our waiter was the sweetest, the food was amazing (healthy Midwestern portions lol!!) And the drinks were phenomenal. Loved the cozy quiet atmosphere. We had an amazing time.

The food and service are excellent. The food is unique, and flavorful, if a bit heavy. Make sure you're hungry. The wait staff are very friendly and attentive. Great drinks, and a large drink menu. But it's honestly way too dark, and it has bar vibes at all times of day. Even breakfast has the lights turned down low and upbeat music playing loudly. I understand they're playing up the 1920s vibe, but they could honestly make it 20% brighter and it would still work just as well. Or at least consider brightening things up more and turning down the volume for breakfast to help folks wake up.

There are a variety of reasons that someone may visit Cherry Circle Room. You may come here for an anniversary, business meeting, birthday, or another celebration. I come here for the simple fact that they have the best food in Chicago. Hands down, this is one of the top three steak restaurants to go to. I personally believe that the combination of steak, cocktails, and environment make this the best location. I do not like the fact that it is inside of the Chicago Athletic Hotel for one reason, we do not think the staff is very reasonable at times, but I do think that the Cherry Circle Room is the best with regard to quality of food. You need to eat here at least one time.

Stunning design and restoration in this room. Service was top notch and attentive the whole time, even when we arrived 30 min before closing. Stopped in for a night cap after a show at the CIBC Theatre. Drinks are a bit on the pricey side but everything we had was very good and unique/creative.

We had the best brunch! Incredible cozy vibe on a winter day, and the food is much more affordable than it should be given gorgeous space and high quality service. We were taken care of by our lovely waitress who’s name escapes me, but she was sure to make us feel VIP! I’m reluctant to write this review because I want this place to myself; will be returning soon!

Amazing service, atmosphere, food quality, everything. My top 5 best restaurants. The staff could not be better!

Excellent tenderloin filet steak. Milk bread was super dry and the quark, a cold cheese, was not good. Cool vibe. Experience somewhat marred by extremely loud large group that shone their phone flashlights at the menu, and our eyes, for 15 minutes. Not an exaggeration. When we needed light, the staff gave us flashlights, but not the large groups.

What a magical hidden place. Incredible French onion soup, the Colt .59 was very interesting and the burger is massive. Great spot, will definitely return.

I haven’t actually been inside the actual restaurant I love the drawing room so much though! Their guava creme brûlée is amazing!!!!! Can’t wait for it to come back in season.

My pictures are not crazy but the place is REALLY cool. The service is above and beyond. Cocktails are good. Amazing wine choice. This is an experience. Well located

Absolutely wonderful! Amazing crab eggs Benedict and a lovely skillet breakfast. The ambiance is a total throwback to the early 20th century. The servers were fantastic and the place was nearly empty for our late workweek breakfast. It wasn't cheap though! Will definitely return!

Very interesting place to go. Old fashion restaurant in the back of a game bar. Food was delicious, drinks were average and service a bit slow. Overall we had a good time but there is room for improvements

This was a fun place for lunch and the food was great! I had the beef sandwich and my husband enjoyed the fish & chips.