Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Theater on the Lake in Chicago
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Phone: +1 312-414-1313
Site: http://theateronthelake.com/
Site: http://theateronthelake.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–10PM
- Friday:11AM–11PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:10AM–10PM
Comments (199)
Just amazing! The sound- the hosts- the music... Wonderful! Was a cool breeze coming in.. Via the doors. It is winter.. Lol.
Stopped by to take a look at the restaurant as well as the theater next to it. Both of them look great, new and spacious. Best of all its right in front of the lake and the views are awesome. The theatre is big and spacious and it had its own Windows and doors facing the lake. I like the high ceilings mostly. The bathroom had sensors for both the soap, water and dryer. Fancy.
Andrew was awesome!Amazing venue!Perfect for private parties and a perfect time.The staff really took care of everyone so well!
Great restaurant with great food and views. Located close to Lincoln Park Zoo.
Great food and pretty decent service! A gem on the lake and I can’t believe it’s only $10 to valet as well. Had an odd smell like a barn on the inside though
This place has a great view of the lake and also the city skyline. The beer and cocktail menu is great. I wish there wereore food choices on the menu. Mostly modern dishes.
We really wanted to like this place, but everything was three stars. The staff must have been having an off night because host, server and support staff were not friendly. The bread was good, but the prosciutto was THICK, which made the fat, if cut thinly enjoyable, chewy. The Cobb salad had a guacamole that seemed store bought. My UnderTow wasn’t very good either. We will give it another shot because there were too many things that seemed off for this to be a normal experience.
Very cool place for a wedding reception. The view of the lake is beautiful. Cocktail hour, right outside and a few steps from the lake is fun. There are a few trees near the entrance and it is the perfect place to hold a wedding ceremony. Food is good, everything is well managed as super clean. A+ recommendation!!Ray – The Connexion Band
I was surprised to see blinds on the windows and a staff member asked if I was blind because I didn’t see the blinds. Wasn’t really necessary. Overall looks like a nice place
Best Cobb Salad I have ever had. Service at the bar was lacking because they were understaffed at the bar. 25 patrons at the bar and only one bartender for that many people. The weather is 53 degrees today so a lot of people decided to come here. The one bartender was great and was working within his limits... just needs more support and staff. Also keep your to-go boxes behind the bar. It’s all about speed and efficiency in the restaurant business .
Wonderful view good service food okay. My shop because some of the stuff is really spicy. Youre right on lake Michigan you couldnt ask for a better view. I would have given it a five but the food is just okay its not bad its just not terrific.
Attended a wedding here. Nice,clean venue. Great view of the lake. Plenty of space for dancing and mingling after the ceremony.
Great views of the city. Extensive drink menu. Awesome place for drinks and having low key night. Food menu was less than desired. Only item that was good was the thick cur bacon appetizer.
I love the setting, food is very good, and nice drink selection. Seemed a little petty to charge me an extra $2 for 4 extra crackers to finish off a $20 cheese board. Especially after having to ask for olive oil which was supposed to come with the board but did not.
Awesome venue. Great views of the lake obviously. Clean, updated.
One of my favorite Chicago spots. The food is delicious and affordable, the views are to DIE for, the ambiance and staff are warm and welcoming. Whether coming for a professional dinner or brunch with booze for a friends birthday, this is THE go to spot. Susan and Connor have been here since the beginning supporting this fabulous venue and providing best-in-class hospitality. Best thing- you can make a reservation!!! We love the Lakefront restaurant and are so happy to have them in the neighborhood.
Beautiful venue, right on the lake. I attended for a wedding. Service throughout the evening was friendly and consistent. They were able to expand the space between the ceremony and reception while serving drinks and appetizers outside.
Good food and service great for Brewers. Nice view.
We ate lunch. Very relaxing and food was good.
Beautiful setting right in front of the lake. Parking is scarce. Views are spectacular.
Beautiful late lunch on the lake. Menu was simple but food was very tasty. Patio seating was full but indoor is always acceptable. We had a hightop with great views of the lake.
This 1920s historic prairie style landmark restaurant and theater is in a beautiful prime location on Lake Michigan. Great for private parties and weddings! The contemporary cuisine is well portioned and presented. The service is courteous and attentive. 👍🏻
Outdoor patio is great, drinks are delicious. Brunch here is better than the dinner menu but cant beat drinks on the lake as the suns going down.
Had the Hot Green Toddy and Tomato Bisque with grilled cheese on a chilly fall day. Yummo. I also enjoyed the spectacular views of Chicago and the lake.
Beautiful venue situated right on the lake. Modern industrial feel. Onsite bar and kitchen, excellent staff. Extremely limited parking, highly suggest taking other transit or planning where to park well in advance.
Great venue with good views of the Lake.
Beautiful view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline from this restaurant. Food was fantastic! We ordered the shrimp sandwich and mixed vegetables for lunch - beautifully seasoned and delicious!
As a Wedding & Event Planner based in Chicago (Christine Janda Design & Events) I cannot recommend Theater on the Lake enough as a truly fabulous Wedding and special events venue.Not only is it located in one of the most gorgeous locations in Chicago, the venue itself provides endless value to their Clients.From in-house lounge vignettes and furniture to sound & lighting that can enhance any fabulous band to an excellent bar offering. My Clients (who just held their wedding there on August 6th of 2021) were beyond thrilled, as was I!Anna Phillips, who manages the space, is excellent to work with and doesnt miss a bit. She is incredibly personal and takes such time and care with each of her Clients - a breath of fresh air in the event world!As we continue to work through unchartered waters for event planning in 2021, having a venue with ample space to safely spread out, both inside and outside, is a true gift. I already cant wait to have my team and Clients back at Theater on the Lake.
Valet employee was very ugly and rube. I just left restaurant inquiring about correct parking and her was unprofessional. I know we should give young people a chance but they wast just bad customer service. I decided to take my business somewhere else. Would give them a zero stars if I could.
Great venue for taste of Lincoln Park restaurants!
Great location on the lake. Beautiful views. Fun outdoor games. We had a private event here and it turned out awesome.
What an exceptional facility! I attended a Gala here lastnight. It was easy to get to and valet was affordable. The venue itself is gorgeous. The view of the lakefront is spectacular. The staff was attentive and courteous. Food was just okay, but Im a picky eater. I am definitely looking to host an event at this facility.
Amazingly inexpensive for a lakeside restaurant. Kind of an upscale grill vibe. Chicken was good with nice slaw and mashed potatoes. The side of grilled vegetables was cooked well. White fish was good tho cooked a little to firmly for my taste. Included broccoli and rice pilaf. Good selection for kids menu (thanks).Varied selection of beer. And , surprise to me, the two bottles of hot sauce definitely has some kick.What? Midwesterners eat spicy food? I thought ketchup was it?Parking is valet which was worth the $17 since it was raining heavily.I recommend checking this place out!
Wonderful brunch experience with chill vibes, very open space, and lovely views in this restored venue hall. We had excellent service and tasty entrees. The portions are generous. We started with homemade donut holes and shared the “eggel,” chicken fried chicken, and omelet. I would not recommend the omelet dish; rather I wish we went for the cereal French toast. Will be back.
Great Venue to hold events. My only complaint is no handicap parking. Valet for the event was great to park near venue.
This place is AWESOME! THE VIEW! THE DRINKS!! THE FOOD!!! Did I mention that drinks? The wine selection exceeds my very selective girlfriends expectations, and the cocktails are always wonderful. I havent had a bad meal there, either. I cant wait to visit in the summer!
This is a beautiful theatre in the woods with views of the water. Its magical at night with special lighting among the trees. The word charming is not sufficient. The theatre is well designed with some extra wide seats if needed. It is handicapped accessible. We were amazed, thrilled and absolutely delighted by the play Silent Sky. If we could have extended our Door county stay, we would have seen the play a second time.
Great rental space. Enjoyed Amy Winehouse event I found on Fever.
Good venue with a good ground level view of the lake. It has a great ambiance, great for presentations or yearly events.
Wonderful location to enjoy the picturesque Chicago skyline. We went to celebrate a dinner and really enjoyed the ambiance. Our waiter was very helpful. The only downside (I would give it 4.5 stars was the rather limited menu options, especially for anyone with dietary restrictions.
A great place to eat and drink on the lakefront. Beyond the novelty of converting the old theater into a modern event space and restaurant/bar, its just lovely to be able to go someplace nice down by the lake. Its a great brunch spot on the weekend. Always get the smashed and fried potatoes regardless of any other food orders. They are ungodly good.
Super nice! The place is right on the lakefront, and has excellent food and drinks, I will definitely be back
Excellent place for events! I was there for a wedding, and it could not have been better, absolutely perfect. The in-house catering is awesome, the facilities are clean and well-kept, the facilities staff are very professional, and the view is about as good as you can get without being in the clouds. Highly recommended.
The venue is absolutely wonderful. Great place to have private events.
We just went for the time and absolutely loved it! We sat at the bar. We loved the atmosphere. The food was great. We had the burrata to start, and then a burger and the market vegetable salad. We loved everything. Highly recommend! However, do not drive; rather walk or Uber as the parking is horrendous.
What an amazing venue! The food was out of this world especially for a wedding. I cant wait to head back there again for just a table service meal. The staff and ownership was wonderful!
Such an aesthetically pleasing. Location. The sound of waves, view of the loop, roomy/airy bar and eating area. Very nice menu - reasonably priced, and valet parking. Great place for a date, or to bring out of town friends. A Chicago Gem
Beautiful place to eat watch a game on numerous TVs gaze out at the blue sky and the lake .
Very nice venue with a very nice view for events. The tapas food was very good for our event as well. There is a full bar and (I believe) restaurant although I only had shots at the bar so no possible to review either at this time.
A well-run place at an great location. Close to the Lincoln Park zoo and Conservatory as well as the Nature Museum. Plenty of bike parking. I restaurant was doing valet parking. Nearby street parking exists, but is limited. You may be best off using the zoos paid lot or taking a taxi/Lyft/Uber. Good views of the lake with outdoor seating at the restaurant, not many places in Chicago can claim that. I didnt eat at the restaurant, but the bartenders were very friendly. There was a decent, limited beer selection. I came for a performance. The newly renovated space is larger than it used to be. It feel like the acoustics are not great towards the back because of slight echo. This didnt affect my experience because my event had a pretty small audience. They may set-up additional speakers for larger events. All in all, the venue hosted everything perfectly. Helpful and pleasant staff were not hard to find. This is definitely one of the coolest venues in town and a lovely location to grab I bite to eat.
Went here as part of a bike tour on a very cold and dreary day. The building is beautifully restored, which apparently was once a sanitarium for patients suffering from tuberculosis. The theater/concert hall is amazing and can easily accommodate weddings and parties. The staff there were attentive, fun and very willing to answer any and all questions. We particularly enjoyed our bearded bartender, Dallas! The beer we had was a craft beer created especially for the restaurant and the bar area was beautiful. I would come here again to try the food.
We came here for our daughters engagement party. The staff is excellent to helping us out. Definitely coming back another day....
Very nice setting, decor, service and execution however the brunch menu was very limited. While they offer about a dozen pages of drink options, there were less than dozen choices of brunch entrees (none of which were to my taste)
Nice venue. Great views. Valet parking is $17. Good hors doeuvre selection.
Large foot print on Lake Michigan shore line. Several room for events and a small theatre room.Large dining area with stunning view of the lake and shore. Floor to ceiling glass adds the sky to the mix.Probably will have outdoor seating in the summer. Valet parking.Above average menu and a large wine list. Serving flights of wine and beer.Large rectangular bar with television .Dinner and drinks for two was $100.00.Nice space. Have to wait to see how the summer beach crowd effects the place
Delicious dark crispy fries. Superb bread and whipped butter. I didnt try the deviled eggs. Attentive and patient service. I just wish they had a more interesting beer list.
Overall I really like this place. All of the food we tried was delicious. Started with doughnut holes. All I can say is YES! I decided on the Brunch Hash which was full of flavor. I especially liked the addition of sausage patties and smashed potatoes in it. My girlfriend had the Brunch Omelet which I assumed she liked based on all of the moaning I heard from her. Haha We couldnt resist ordering a side of the bacon which was well worth every penny. The service was fine but the views are unbeatable. Stop in here. Its not as expensive as you may think.
The food and atmosphere are awesome at this place, and the views cant be beat. Highly recommended. Had a large group and never felt rushed or ignored due to the great service. Scallops were excellent!
Great place to see good locally produced top notch Chicago plays at a very reasonable price by lake front. Its housed in recently renovated building at Fullerton by the lake which it shares with a restaurant by the same name. The theater is run by the Chicago Park District, hence the reasonable price of shows. The restaurant is privately run. Both venues operate year round (at least thats the plan). It will be interesting to see the frozen lake right outside the windows while be warm and cozy enjoying meals and/or catching some plays indoor.
We went to a wedding here, and were blown away by the venue. From the convenient valet parking, to the multi-room setup, to the food, to the staff, to the setting, it all was so well done. Plus, with the renovations to the facility, it was just the perfect spot for an event.
Had a company outing here and the food and service were excellent. Spent most of the time in the outdoor areas as it was a perfect day to be outside. Perfect location right next to Lake Michigan. Highly recommend for a company outing or large get together.
This venue was amazing. I went for a wedding and it was truly remarkable. Amazing sized dancefloor. Great views of the Michigan and downtown Chicago. Only criticism k have is the food (disappointed with that, tasted like bad baquet food). Overall, though, the venue was great and would recommend for weddings or any other celebration really
Highly recommend! Very skilled cook- all of the appetizers as well as all of the entrees delicious. Great views, great service. Well be certainly going back!
What a great idea-a lakefront dining experience with higher end food and drinks in an upscale setting! Unfortunately, these guys are taking longer than usual to iron out the wrinkles. The service at the bar is fine, table service is abysmal. One pet peeve, whats with the sugary mustard?
One of the best locations in the city for dinner. Restaurant is right on the lake and walking distance to Lincoln park zoo. The burger is pretty good but wish it had more of a trendy organic menu.
Amazing location! We went for a family brunch. The bartenders did their best to make me a not-so-spicy bloody mary. I wouldnt exactly call their bagel a bagel, but the rest of the food we had was spot on. Our server was a little pushy and we ended up with more food than we needed, but she was very attentive. They do have coffee, but no espresso drinks, something they could definitely use. But this is a place you can definitely have a relaxing Sunday afternoon at. Another thing to watch out for is the $17 valet parking...
Had the deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail and cauliflower tacos, all were very good! The service was great, friendly and attentive.
Very limited menu and $10 for valet which isnt really valet because your vehicle is 20ft away. Excellent fresh tasty food but have to wait along time and there was only a few people there.
Interesting revamp of the old 20s theatre. Done more to be a catering than a performance location. Summertime reboot of successful storefront productions. Depends on what is performed on how well the space works for the company. Valet parking is offered as there is nothing avaliable otherwise and its a good hike from any street parking.
Lovely venue. Staff are incredible here. I was just passing through Chicago and it was lovely. The food was excellent and the waiter was very attentive. I wish this place the best of luck in its future career and if Im passing through Chicago again I will be visiting again.
I really want this place to succeed but was disappointed this past Saturday. 4 of us visited for lunch at 1:30 pm and the menu was essentially only breakfast items and an option for a burger. The waitress stated the reason was that there was an event starting at 3 pm so they would be closed. I found it bizarre that typical lunch options were not available and furthermore I feel that if their normal business hours are not consistent then I cannot really count on going there often. 3 of us had Margaritas and they seemed watered down. Lastly, I ordered an amoretto sour and the bar didnt stock amoretto which I consider a standard drink. I guess be be sure and call before going to make sure an event isnt going to interfere with the menu or hours. The atmosphere is great. I will give it one more try.
Thanks to our server Valerie and all the wonderful staff who took care of my wife and I last Sunday. No better or more beautiful place for brunch in Chicago. Thanks Cleetus for a delicious meal. We will be back.
Beautiful vista, delightful cozy theater, a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on an August afternoon. Highly recommended, a gem of a locale, another fine example of the Chicago Park District at its finest
Great food and drinks. Love the outside seating and the inside has great decor! The service was awesome! Would definitely recommend this place!
Can someone confirm if theater on lake is even open? I have called and sent online inquire but have not heard back. I even tried going there in person but the gate was chained. Thank you!
It is the thing the name says, but...meh.
John Wrenn and his staff are the best!
Was here for the first time for a large function and it did not disappoint. Numerous people have noted that it is a great place to grab a summer lunch. I will be back to try out the lunch.
Theater on the Lake is a great venue now that they renovated it from the inside out. It is a much larger space and is great for hosting all kinds of events. Scenic views of the beach and lake to the east and downtown Chicago to the south.
Valet parkers paired their phone, changed all our seat setting and hung out in our car long enough to fog up the rear windows. Seriously!?!?
Had terrific appetizers and drinks - terrific view. Kind staff. Unfortunately had the place to ourselves. Advertise and beef up the crowd! I dont want to see you close.
I paid a lot of money to be at this bar and it was fun but at the end, They didn’t care and kicked everyone out; we were waiting for uber’s They just called the cops. The managers were screaming at people’s faces. I do not recommend this bar
One of the best summer places in the city! The view is simply stunning. You may even run into some local celebrities while there. I highly recommend the hummus.
This place is the epitome much of what is wrong with Chicago and America today.Let me start by going over the good points. Location and view.Beyond that the place is a -10.Food mediocre.Drinks: badThey have spent a lot of time/energy and money by creating artificial scarcity by (massivey) cutting down the number of seats and tables. The aceess to the place is horrendous.The waste of space is in your face and deliberate. Large open spaces with few tables and manufactured lines.Is sad to see that impresses so many people today.Chicago is what it is due partly to making the strip of land by Lake Michigan public.This place gives the flying middle finger to that history and revels in ugly American wasting precious land and resources thinking. If you want to make a statement about how little you care about global warming and wasteful destruction of resources then go here.And the food and drinks are bad.
The managers of this establishment are terrible. They called the cops on people that were trying to stay warm. I do not recommend coming here or coming to any event here, A manager was yelling in the face of someone who was trying to keep his date warm and kicked them out without mercy.
Amazing views, atmosphere, food and service
Fantastic space with amazing views! Drinks and food a little pricey, I guess it is worth it for the view. Staff was a little slow but very friendly.
Great views of the lake and city. Generally good food but dishes can be a little uneven. Staff seemed a little inexperienced, but friendly. Overall good experience.
I had no idea the shows here are free! Reserve your tickets in advance or walk up 2 hours before a show. Great way to spend a Chicago summer night!
Food was good and the fire pits were so romantic.. Great place for friends to laugh and have fun..
We had a wonderful time last night at Theater on the Lake. This newly renovated venue was host to the James Beard Awards, Chefs Night Out. Theater on the Lake is yet another example of the efforts Mayor Rahm Emmanuel is making to bring more business and attention to our beautiful city.
Massive open space with good skyline views. A bit pricey but expected when you’re on the lakefront.
Sat at the bar for 15 min and did not even get acknowledged by any of the staff. So, we left. The host did not greet us and did not say anything when we left. There was a bartender that was making drinks right in front of us and even looked at us a couple of times but did not say anything. Will not go back to this place!
Overpriced. Cocktails are not good. Fruit salad for brunch had 2 fruits in it. 22$ salmon sandwich was simply disappointment.
Great food which I wasnt expecting and nice views of the lake. Wish you didnt have to valet but at least theres an option for parking.
Another overpriced part of the public area of Chicago devoted for only the wealthy. Pay a lot of money for overpriced stuff and feel special. Just the way the mayor intended this city to become. Looks like it could be nice too bad most of us wont be able to enjoy it
Lovely outdoor restaurant that practices social distancing. Food was good. Service was great.
Beautiful building in a scenic location, good food at reasonable prices, friendly attentive staff and a good selection of craft beer. Perfect pitstop on a lakefront cycle.
Great location! Service was friendly, but slow. Food was good, but significantly overpriced.
Visited for Sunday brunch. It was fantastic! Loved the menu and all of our food was superb
Beautiful views, decent brunch menu, friendly bartender.
This was a reservation made by my son. Great view of Lake Michigan good food and service. If you like a meal with a view this is it!!
Watched an amazing performance of The Light. Absolutely memorizing. Love the intimacy of the small theater space, will definitely be going there again soon.
The ambiance alone is reason to go again and again. The food is also delicious.
This place is a spectacular view of the lake! I loved having Dirtybird Festival here. It was the perfect venue!
Lovely place to hang out. WED , half price wine!
Amazing views! great food, wonderful responsive waitstaff! cant wait to go back...
Lakeside Restarant great Sunday Brunch. Server was excellent. His name was Jason and he was outstanding
Excellent roomy place in a great location right off the bike trail.
A great venue with gorgeous views of the skyline and the lake.
Understaffed. We waited ten minutes at the host stand to be told that they didn’t have a table and were not able to give me estimate on wait. The place was empty. The host was not pleasant.
Great space and food. Waiter was very nice but kitchen was a bit slow. Overall great dinner.
Beautiful venue, great open space. Clean and modern with all the amenities youd expect.
Very nice venue. Great view of lake Michigan. Cater company didnt have cold drinks
A beautiful location that is great for hosting large events. I went for a charity event and was very impressed with the views.
Beautiful venue for your next special event can accommodate up to 800. Book j&l catering for this special venue
Food good.... not a fan of the valet service 🙄
Amazing views of the lake and fabulous food. Cant wait for their patio in the summer
American menu, Chicagoan prices (expensive for the kind of food you eat), veeeery beautiful view (the lake). I come from Spain.
We had our annual US Women in Nuclear conference social event here and it was a fantastic venue!
Beautiful bar area and outdoor place for a great wedding or business event. Lots of great photos as it’s right on the beach.
Excellent food, not too crowded, definitely a hidden Lincoln Park gem!
Great experience to dine and enjpy the view. the foods were great.
Food was superb but had to wait too long for it. Server was informative.
Great new restsurant in a restored, almost 100 year old building. Fantastic Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago views.
Beautiful venue with great food and very nice staff. Views of the lake are fantastic.
Beautiful little theater and bar that sits on Lake Michigan.
Beautiful contemporary venue, with amazing view of Lake Michigan! Great service & food, very attentive staff!
Limited menu but everything was good. Beautiful vistas overlooking the lake.
Great venue for a a show or festival
Fun place to experience something new in the city. The food is wonderful as well
Great restaurant sports bar and can also be booked for special occasionsFabulous location it is actually near the Lakeshore
Location was beautiful, but the food was unimpressive and the service was slow even though it wasnt crowded.
Great view and cocktails!
Really nice and a wonderful place to have any party, event, and/or services.
Great views and great food! What more can a man ask for at lunch
Fantastic views, exceptional food, attentive service, the perfect location!
Had a great time, food is descent, drinks were good.
Great bar with incredible view of Lake Michigan. Pricey, but worth the location.
Great food, atmosphere, and service. Great location with easy parking.
Great place by the lake. The beers are to die for and the owner is very happy to explain everything
The view was stunning, the food was delicious, and the service was perfect.
Hurt my knee on the bike path... came in asking for ice to reduce swelling was told “no, don’t have anything, go ask the ambulance people”. Couldn’t be a decent human being.
Nice wine list and a beautiful view of the lake. Try to get there for the sunset!
Amazing and fresh food will return!
Beautiful venue for a wedding.
Awesome food! Awesome view! Great drinks and food!!!
Beautiful place, great bar and scenery, and excellent staff!!
The manager’s of this establishment left everyone out in the cold. Called the cops and had no remorse they are terrible.Good luck coming here.
Food and service was great
Food is a little overpriced & just ok but the view is magnificent
Service and food great! Hummus and veg salad tasty!
I like coming here. Great venue. Needs more parking.
Really good: views, food, brunch and drinks. Come for the view, stay for the food.
Excellent staff, wonderful atmosphere, great food and drinks!
Was nice, very good, fun place to plan wedding reception
Nice for lake views, but food is just okay.
Great place and nice view. Food is ok
Great view with good food and Friendly service
Great views but mediocre food and service.
Attended a wedding here. So lovely and beautiful sunset views.
Great food and service--spectacular views!
Nice people and atmosphere my daughter had a performance there
Came for Bloody Mary Fest. Love this venue- great views!
Outstanding service, very good food, super view
The views are lovely and events are elegant with Theater also.
It is a very large place and it was beautiful lots of bars
Beautiful facility...friendly and efficient staff..parking is limited
First class! Service, setting and staff
Great views of the lake. Great place for events
Oh my where does one begin, okay its somewhere between excellence and frickin amazing! Do it !
Just go its worth it. Atmospheres was welcoming on all fronts.
Great chefs, delicious foods and wonderful location.
Awesome setting, great service, very good food
It was real nice nice people night food nice place
Location of the venue is great and the view is epic.
Private event. Staff were great, food was delicious!
Don’t recommend this place. Rude host and management.
Great food. Great view.
No better way to cure a hangover. Bike ride to brunch
Large open space. Beautiful view.
Very creative and sensitive play about dementia by the Neo-futurists.
Beautiful locale, great food.
Great Ambiance. AWESOMELY Prepared Dishes
One of the cooler spots in chicago. Incredible view and great staff
Friendly staff; high quality, creative, tasty fare.
Great for events and banquets
Beautiful venue! Valet parking is $19.
Terrible service, food was only ok....will not be going back
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Theater on the Lake 2023:
Review №1
2021-11-05Came here for my birthday with my grandparents in September. I had always meant to visit this place, and it didn’t disappoint! Great ambiance and tasty food - pictures are grilled cheese and tomato soup and the fish and chips! Highly recommend the cocktails as well.
Review №2
2021-11-30Attended for the candlelit Amy Winehouse tribute band event. It was a good time. The band did a good job. Drinks were available throughout the show. If you’re planning on having dinner beforehand at the restaurant make sure to show up early. The restaurant is at the forefront of the building, the theater is in the back part of the building (connected but separate). Valet was $10, not bad. Really nice view from restaurant.
Review №3
2022-01-13Beautiful venueFood okayWine deliciousService top notchWill be back absolutely!
Review №4
2022-02-23We finally went to Theatre on the Lake for the Amy Winehouse candlelight jazz tribute. We went on a snowy, windy February evening. The lake was churning and crashing dramatically against the sea wall.We did the $10 valet. They were quick and efficient and awesome. When we left, they even help us clean the snow off our car. Outstanding! Bring cash to give the valets a hefty tip. They deserve it.On our way to the performance space, we walked past the bar and restaurant area. The space has high ceilings and the walls are mostly windows. The tables were well spaced (because of Covid precautions?).It had a nice vibe. I definitely want to go for a drink and a meal soon. Id also like to go when the weather is warm and the patio is open.The performance space was big with a great view of the lake. There was a small bar in the back of the performance space with a cool bartender.The staff here are cool and professional. I get the impression that this place has it together and does things right. I love it and cant wait to go back and bring friends.
Review №5
2021-03-07Lovely open terrace, good food, nothing esoteric. Good service. The tables are a bit small and get crowded easily. Prices are ok. Overall enjoyable experience.Not pictured: pretty good burger.
Review №6
2021-07-05There was no line but the stuff was unfriendly and we waited to solve their problem.noone simile or apologized while we wait. There is a disgusting smell inside the building. We need to sit outside. Menu was so limited there is no gluten-free item. They are not flexible for your food allergy.
Review №7
2022-05-01We were there for breakfast on a saturday morning. Beautiful setting overlooking Kake Michigan. All 4 of us were happy with our meal, but my breakfast nachos with Nueskes bacon, and my friends fried, smashed potatoes were the stuff of legend
Review №8
2022-06-05Theater on the Lake acted in an arrogant and illegal manner on June 4, 2022. They cordoned off an a large area east of the theater, and they rudely demanded the bicyclists immediately remove their bikes from the racks. They also blocked the sidewalk and allowed trucks to drive on the bike trail. All of this was done without a city permit. When challenged, the organizers lied and said a permit was not necessary for them.This company had to right to infringe on public property. They also showed that they have no understand of how to treat people with respect. Their arrogance means they should go out of business. They will never get a penny from me.
Review №9
2022-06-03I was trying to make a reservation two months in advance, we contacted Maggie Geoghegan, she told us that everything is ready and that we needed to wait a few days for an answer. she told us that she was going to call us she never called us. and now it turns out that everything is already booked and we cant do anything! I wasted my time in this place! what a big disappointment! I am so upset that they have treated us with no respect!
Review №10
2022-06-22I work at this venue almost weekly. The view is spectacular. My only complain is that there no parking for staff. Guests need shuttles or vallet.