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Food - The Exchange, Chicago, IL

The Exchange

4.3 (263)
$30 and under
American
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604-2505

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The Exchange

4.3
$30 and under
American
South Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Exchange is among Chicago's most stunning dining and celebratory experiences. The local, vegetable-driven menu spotlights pristine produce from the region's finest farms along with beautiful steaks, seafood, wines, and cocktails. The Exchange is comprised of a series of distinct rooms that are equally comfortable, bespoke, signature, and designed for pleasure.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Huston
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Exchange can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Cross street
    Jackson
  • Parking details
    Grant Park South Parking Garage (Millennium Garages) located just in front of the building on Michigan Avenue. Rates vary depending on day and time.
  • Public transit
    Red Line-Jackson or MonroeBlue Line-Jackson or MonroeBrown Line-Adams/WabashGreen Line-Adams/WabashPurple Line-Adams/WabashPink Line-Adams/WabashOrange Line-Adams/Wabash
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join PDR for business meetings

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Reviews

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4.3

4.3
(263)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Exchange boasts a "spectacular" main space with a "unique ambiance" in its historic atrium. Diners praise the "amazing architecture" and "beautiful interiors." Service often shines, attributed to standout servers like Igor and Charlie. While some dishes impress, reviews suggest occasional inconsistency. Overall, it's a "great place to meet friends downtown."
263 Reviews
  1. Karen Gold

    Chicago100 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful venue with delicious food. Service was leisurely, but we were not looking for fast food either.

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  2. Donald

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host at our entry is a special woman, warm, welcoming, efficient and respectful. The serving staff, quality of food and beauty of the atrium makes fir a very nice evening

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  3. Elisabeth Gold

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for group of 6. Easy to converse and good value on menu

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  4. Frank

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was excellent - our server (Igor, I believe his name was) was top notch. The portion of the poké bowl has decreased even though the price has not. And please get rid of the pianist; the room is live enough without having to listen to endless Liberace-style versions of pop tunes.

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  5. Barbara Gold

    Chicago17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing food in a lovely room if you are seated in the atrium. Poke bowl had none of the promised soy-ginger vinaigrette. Chicken Milanese cried out for some pasta or other starch. Chicken sandwich was just ok and $6 up charge for small salad rather than fries was disclosed only as “small”; we had to ask for amount and thought excessive. Some chairs are hard wood rather than padded. We won’t be returning.

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  6. Laura Gold

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food - service great and the restaurant is so beautiful and the historic building is insane!

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  7. Craig

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed this experience. Service was attentive. Food was good, especially Chicken Milanese. Pasta alla vodka also good.

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  8. michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess was as gracious as she could be.. My high rating of this venue is primarily based upon her .

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  9. Cynthia Gold

    Chicago48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed that request for atrium could not be fulfilled. Hostess said the tables near the back area were for overflow gy The party room. Tables were never used . Inside the restaurant is too noisy from the giant speakers and drafty from the open door.

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  10. Christian

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 14, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite having made a reservation well in advance, we were only able to be seated in the smaller room at the front of the restaurant rather than the more expansive room at the back, which we would have preferred. The food, while good, was fine rather than amazing. Overall, a good experience, but not one that I was blown away by.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Huston
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Exchange can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • Cross street
    Jackson
  • Parking details
    Grant Park South Parking Garage (Millennium Garages) located just in front of the building on Michigan Avenue. Rates vary depending on day and time.
  • Public transit
    Red Line-Jackson or MonroeBlue Line-Jackson or MonroeBrown Line-Adams/WabashGreen Line-Adams/WabashPurple Line-Adams/WabashPink Line-Adams/WabashOrange Line-Adams/Wabash
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, with no formal attire required.

Saturday is the day for brunch at The Exchange, the menu features a dedicated 'Saturday Brunch Favorites' section with brunch dishes and cocktails.

Yes, The Exchange offers a dedicated Happy Hour menu with cocktails, small plates and rotating wines/beers, and a Saturday Brunch program with brunch favorites and brunch cocktails.

The Exchange is a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner, guests explicitly recommend it for both, with several visitors praising their lunch and dinner experiences.

Yes, The Exchange has an extensive drinks program: handcrafted cocktails (Clover Club, Hellfire Margarita, The Exchange Express), a curated selection of red, white and sparkling wines, and a broad beer list.

Yes, The Exchange's stunning atrium, distinct rooms, attentive service and thoughtful wine list make it a strong choice for anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, The Exchange lists clearly labelled plant-based, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes, including the Vegan Yellow Curry, several vegetarian starters and soups, and items marked gluten-free.

The Exchange is known for its stunning interiors and atrium, a series of distinct rooms, dramatic stairs, and memorable architecture create a celebratory, museum-adjacent dining experience.

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A photo of The Exchange restaurant

The Exchange

4.3
$30 and under
American
South Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
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