Hyde Park · Chicago

You can't denythe Chemistry.

Chicago's premier Black-owned steakhouse, a high-end blend of steak, Sunday brunch, and late-night vibes, built to be the perfect place to experience love.

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The Concept

Breathtaking on entry. Unforgettable by midnight.

The perfect mix of a high-end late-night steakhouse, a booming brunch spot, and tantalizing nightlife. Amazing live bands and DJs. Photographable food. Real service. And room to get up and dance.

Chemistry was built to create the environment that encourages Black excellence at its finest. A place to experience love.

4.3★: 2,285 OpenTable reviews
170: car private lot, validated
21+: an elevated evening

The Plates

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$189

32 oz · USDA Prime

Wagyu Tomahawk

Dry-aged, fire-finished, carved tableside with truffle mash.

$59

8 oz · Prime

Filet Mignon

Charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit.

$19

The Introduction

Wagyu Sliders

Caramel-glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun.

$24

Signature cocktail

24K Gold Lemonade

Hennessy VSOP, Casamigos, limoncello, edible gold.

$189

32 oz · USDA Prime

Wagyu Tomahawk

Dry-aged, fire-finished, carved tableside with truffle mash.

$59

8 oz · Prime

Filet Mignon

Charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit.

$19

The Introduction

Wagyu Sliders

Caramel-glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun.

$24

Signature cocktail

24K Gold Lemonade

Hennessy VSOP, Casamigos, limoncello, edible gold.

Our Menus

A love story, told in courses

A love story told in courses, from first bite to the honeymoon.

Water

Sparkling$10
Still Spring$10
TapComplimentary

Introduction

Honey Garlic Salmon Strips$22
Battered, tossed with spicy housemade garlic dressing
Wagyu Sliders$19
Caramel-glazed onions, house dressing, buttered bun
Chemistry Glazed Wings (6)$18
Tossed with liqueur house dressing
Truffle Alfredo Fries (V)$18
Alfredo sauce, grated parmesan, truffle oil
Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)$10
Grated parmesan, truffle oil
Extra Truffle Oil (V)+$5

The Dating Phase

Truffle Malfadine Alfredo$35
Add grilled chicken +$5, salmon +$10, ribeye +$10, wagyu +$20, lamb +$25. Additions: spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, mushroom
Caesar Salad$12
Shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing. Add chicken +$5, salmon +$10, ribeye +$10, wagyu +$20
Spicy Pasta Alla Vodka$25
Rigatoni pasta, top-shelf vodka, shaved parmesan. Add chicken +$5, salmon +$16, ribeye +$10, wagyu +$20, lamb +$25
Soup of the Day$12

The Engagement

Airline Chicken$38
Garlic & herb cream sauce, garlic mash
Stuffed Chicken$43
Oven-roasted chicken breast filled with whipped cream cheese, served over saffron rice with sautéed peppers and onions
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$42
8 oz, garlic & herb sauce, blackened, charred lemon, garlic mash
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$54
Miso glazed, yellow rice, steamed veggies
Faroe Island Mango Jerk Salmon$48
8 oz, mango salsa, charred lemon, garlic mash
Stuffed Salmon$47
Grilled, house-seasoned salmon filled with cream cheese, served over saffron rice with a medley of sweet peppers and onions
Plant-Based Steak & Potatoes$48
Plant-based meat, garlic mash, grilled onions (gravy contains dairy)

The Marriage

Steak Frites$48
10 oz Wagyu bavette steak, chimichurri, ranch-seasoned skinny fries
Filet Mignon$59
8 oz prime, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
The Cowboy$79
22 oz USDA prime, herb-roasted carrots & onion
Lamb Chops$59
Australian lamb marinated to perfection, demi-glaze, garlic mash
Hawaiian Prime Steak$55
Char-grilled prime steak, pineapple-habanero purée, grilled pineapples, red onions, Hawaiian flora
Wagyu Tomahawk$189
32 oz, truffle mashed potatoes

The Enhancement

Add to any steak
Parmesan crust +$5 · garlic & herb butter · smoked sea salt · jerk sauce · steak sauce · truffle butter +$5 · truffle oil +$5

Meat the Family

Nice to Meat You$403
2 racks of lamb, 2 Cowboy steaks, 2 sides
Surf & Turf$310
Order of lamb, Cowboy steak, 2 mango jerk salmon, 2 Faroe Island salmon, 2 sides

Heart of Gold

Filet Mignon$154
Gold-wrapped, 8 oz, charred lemon, fire-roasted garlic confit
Wagyu Tomahawk$480
Gold-wrapped, 32 oz, truffle potato au gratin

Extended Family — Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese$14
Asparagus$14
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$14
Creamed Corn$14
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14

The Honeymoon — Desserts

Butter Cake$20
Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding$10
Fried Oreos$14
Ice Cream$8
Banana Foster$22
Birthday Platter$45

Hot Tea

Lux loose-leaf assortment$15
Green tea · lemongrass · tulsi holy basil · hibiscus fruit punch · chamomile lavender · white vanilla rose · peppermint · peach cobbler blend

20% gratuity added to all bills · 5% entertainment fee applies during live entertainment. Wine, happy-hour & full beverage lists available in-house.

The Experience

Dinner becomes a night out

Steak first. Then the lights drop, the music swells, and Hyde Park's most photographed room comes alive.

Live Bands & DJs

The room turns up after 9, comedy nights too.

Bottle Service

The Chemistry Room seats 8 to 12 for the inner circle.

Made for Moments

Sparklers, tableside flair, birthdays done right.

Funday Brunch

Sundays were made for this

A $60 buffet stacked with fried chicken, lamb chops, salmon & grits, waffles, and peach cobbler, with bottomless mimosas on the table and a DJ in the booth. 21+, 11am to 3pm.

$60 BuffetBottomless Mimosas $40Mimosa Flight $20

Party Bus

The night starts before you arrive

Roll up in style. Our luxury party bus brings the energy, music, and celebration straight to your door, to and from Chemistry.

2 Hours

$1,200

Promo rate

3 Hours

$1,250

4 Hours

$1,400

Private Events & Gallery

Host the night they'll talk about

Plan Your Visit

Good to know

Dress Code

Business casual to formal. A high-end spot, so dress like it.

21 and Over

Sunday brunch, and dinner after 9pm, are 21+.

Cashless

We happily accept all card options. No cash.

Parking

Free underground Mon to Wed at 51st & Lake Park, validated 90 min.

Celebrations

Birthdays and anniversaries welcome. Outside cake $25, no balloons.

On the Bill

20% gratuity on all bills, plus a 5% fee during live entertainment.