The Franklin Room

The server was meek and hard to hear but the food and atmosphere were amazing!!! The branzino was the best I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned with just the right balance. Not so much to overpower the taste of the fish, but enough to enhance it. The oysters were a fantastic start and I highly recommend the tartare.

The server was meek and hard to hear but the food and atmosphere were amazing!!! The branzino was the best I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned with just the right balance. Not so much to overpower the taste of the fish, but enough to enhance it. The oysters were a fantastic start and I highly recommend the tartare.

The food is good in a dim, intimate atmosphere that is not too dark. My favorite fish we tried was actually the kale salad. Staff are super friendly. Great place especially if u like whiskey! If you order a whiskey, they'll leave the bottle for u to examine and then u know what others are drinking too which is cool. You can also pay to have a bottle on reserve here.

The food is good in a dim, intimate atmosphere that is not too dark. My favorite fish we tried was actually the kale salad. Staff are super friendly. Great place especially if u like whiskey! If you order a whiskey, they'll leave the bottle for u to examine and then u know what others are drinking too which is cool. You can also pay to have a bottle on reserve here.

The Franklin Room has outdone themselves yet again. Every experience we have there has been phenomenal. We take all of our friends there and suggest the restaurant to anyone who is visiting and asks for recommendations. We have been going there for 2 years and nearly always see the same people working. This tells you they take good care of their employees and that care shows up in the guest experience. We really appreciate their commitment to excellence.

The Franklin Room has outdone themselves yet again. Every experience we have there has been phenomenal. We take all of our friends there and suggest the restaurant to anyone who is visiting and asks for recommendations. We have been going there for 2 years and nearly always see the same people working. This tells you they take good care of their employees and that care shows up in the guest experience. We really appreciate their commitment to excellence.

I loved my server. He was very sweet and really lovely. He made me a custom drink with tequila in it and it was so good and he also made my mom a custom drink that she really enjoyed. The food was great and the service was just a 10 out of 10 we came here to celebrate my father for his birthday and he really enjoyed the whiskey boy, he is really into whiskey himself and he really enjoyed that. Thank you

I loved my server. He was very sweet and really lovely. He made me a custom drink with tequila in it and it was so good and he also made my mom a custom drink that she really enjoyed. The food was great and the service was just a 10 out of 10 we came here to celebrate my father for his birthday and he really enjoyed the whiskey boy, he is really into whiskey himself and he really enjoyed that. Thank you

From the moment we walked into The Franklin, we felt right at home. We were greeted warmly and taken straight to our table. Julia, our server, was fantastic and really set the tone for the evening. She was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food was incredible – every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, and you could tell the chef put real care into each one. Honestly, it felt like we were eating at a Michelin-star restaurant. We’ll definitely be back!

From the moment we walked into The Franklin, we felt right at home. We were greeted warmly and taken straight to our table. Julia, our server, was fantastic and really set the tone for the evening. She was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food was incredible – every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, and you could tell the chef put real care into each one. Honestly, it felt like we were eating at a Michelin-star restaurant. We’ll definitely be back!

Delicious, interesting and high quality food, great vibe, awesome service! We definitely will be back. Update: Went there a second time. Impressed by the food again, and service was just as lovely!

Delicious, interesting and high quality food, great vibe, awesome service! We definitely will be back. Update: Went there a second time. Impressed by the food again, and service was just as lovely!

This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. This says a lot because Chicago has many fine dining venues ! The reasons: 1. Top notch delicious and healthy food. 2. Outstanding selection of whiskeys bourbons and other spirits. Exquisite mixed drinks. 3. Knowledgeable, friendly service. These guys know their stuff and have introduced me to different whiskeys ! 4. Cozy environment with tasteful decor from the mobster era of Chicago. I used to live in River North area and this was our neighborhood go to for good food and drinks for a fair price. These days I visit Chicago for business and to visit family and friends. But I always dine here and bring guests or come with my wife for a quiet peaceful dinner. My guests also love this place.

This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. This says a lot because Chicago has many fine dining venues ! The reasons: 1. Top notch delicious and healthy food. 2. Outstanding selection of whiskeys bourbons and other spirits. Exquisite mixed drinks. 3. Knowledgeable, friendly service. These guys know their stuff and have introduced me to different whiskeys ! 4. Cozy environment with tasteful decor from the mobster era of Chicago. I used to live in River North area and this was our neighborhood go to for good food and drinks for a fair price. These days I visit Chicago for business and to visit family and friends. But I always dine here and bring guests or come with my wife for a quiet peaceful dinner. My guests also love this place.

The atmosphere gave an underground speakeasy feel, so it was definitely one of the better spots I’ve been that gave a nice atmosphere. The food wasn’t bad, pricy and portion size was inconsistent. Like with the steak, it was delicious but as you can see, only a couple pieces with the plantains. The pasta was pretty good and portion size was normal! But if you really want to get something, indulge in the whipped formaggio! Both my boyfriend and I were amazed at how good it was and how we wished we ordered more !

The atmosphere gave an underground speakeasy feel, so it was definitely one of the better spots I’ve been that gave a nice atmosphere. The food wasn’t bad, pricy and portion size was inconsistent. Like with the steak, it was delicious but as you can see, only a couple pieces with the plantains. The pasta was pretty good and portion size was normal! But if you really want to get something, indulge in the whipped formaggio! Both my boyfriend and I were amazed at how good it was and how we wished we ordered more !