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Red Light


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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3.5 of 5 stars 100 ratings
100 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
19
4.0 of 5 stars
35
3.0 of 5 stars
33
2.0 of 5 stars
11
1.0 of 5 stars
2
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#242 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Chinese, Eclectic, International
  • Price range*: $12-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet

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4 of 5 stars
junebugChicago   2 contributions
Chicago, IL
Oct 8, 2009

I have been here multiple times and enjoy it thoroughly each time. The friendly staff, the trendy feel and the terrific food together always make for a terrific evening. I always order the whole catfish, which is amazing, and the asparagus on the side. Frankly, with the side of rice that comes with it, it's enough for two people! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 25, 2009

Festive, delicious, energetic, and fun. more

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3 of 5 stars
G_Food_Lover   1 contribution
CA
Jun 2, 2009

Red Light serves very good food. The taste is a little different from American food and yet it is close enough that everyone will enjoy. However, do NOT set up a large party in this restaurant and here is the reason why: They require you sign a party agreement form with your credit card number, expiration date, and your personal... more

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2 of 5 stars
Aussiegirl26   2 contributions
Burke, VA
Mar 23, 2009

We recently went to the Red Light for the first time and when we heard they were owned by the same owners that own Opera we were not expecting great food, as we are not impressed by Opera either. The atmosphere is the only saving grace to this restaurant. The food itself is mediocre at best. For the quality of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jon Deaux   3 contributions
Dec 11, 2008

My wife and I have been going to Chicago at least once or twice a year for the past 5 years, and someone told us about Red Light three years ago. We have there three times, and have never been disappointed. The cuisine is Pan Asian with a strong Thai influence with an excellent presentation. The whole fried catfish is... more

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2 of 5 stars
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Nov 2, 2008

Adequate, but nothing special - expensive more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 31, 2008

I had a reservation but wanted a table outside, it took a good 40 minutes for that table. But other than that....the drinks, the food, the service, the atmostphere were all amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant. It's Pan-Asian, you can book your table on opentable.com. You won't be dissapointed, just remember to make a reservation. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 16, 2008

They need half star ratings on this but I bumped it to a 4. Good food, fun atmosphere, solid drinks, suprising desert. Part of the Marche, Red Light, Giocco group more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 13, 2008

I always love red light - it is a great west loop spot; I am never disappointed. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 12, 2008

High end Asian fusion...pretty good. more

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Red Light Address

820 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2308
Tel: (312) 733-8880
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.