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Custom House

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4.5 of 5 stars 41 ratings
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#163 of 4,313 restaurants in Chicago
  • Address: 500 S. Dearborn St. at the Blake Hotel, Chicago, IL
  • Phone:  312-523-0200
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 3, 2008

Inventive cuisine, even for somebody who is not a big meat eater. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 2008

Food is a little pretentious, but good. Nice décor. Capable service. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 10, 2008

Clean, smart looking space. Excellent beet appetizer, very good rabbit entree. American bistro is probably the best description. Solid overall. more

Feb 19, 2008

We celebrated a birthday at Custom House this winter and were so happy we did. The service was attentive and informative. They made a big deal out of our birthday person. But the best part was the food. Unbelievable. It is worth going for the short rib and horseradish puff alone. The menu is a la carte, and pricey. But... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 16, 2008

Reminds me of Blackbird. Organic and free range types of meats, many things on the menu are braised. Very rich food - the small portions are perfect because if you had too much of this food (all cooked in animal fat), you would be ill. Service is great, but I've had better new American (MK). more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 7, 2008

cool atmosphere, good food. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 5, 2008

Didn't really impress me. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. I had salmon and I didn't like my drink. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 31, 2007

Great place. menu has alot on it good tea list. great platting. only down side is the tables are a little close together on one-side of the restaurant. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 13, 2007

Truly a good find!! Great Food, can't miss restaurant!! All types of food, something for everyone. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2007

Graet Sunday brunch, and evening app. spot! more

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Custom House Address

500 S. Dearborn St. at the Blake Hotel, Chicago, IL
Tel: 312-523-0200
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.