Aria Restaurant & Bar
The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr. (South Water St.)
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Chicago, IL 60601
312-444-9494 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Lunch & Dinner dailyFeatures
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Valet parking
- Business casual
Wine
Great Wine List* Click here for rating key
Opened in 1945, this remains one of the landmark soul food restaurants in Chicago. Service is warm and most personable with a no-rush, no-fuss approach. The food follows accordingly. Don't miss the chicken gumbo soup, greens with smoked ham hock, baby-back ribs or peach cobbler. But we also happen to think that this place also serves some of the best fried-chicken you'll find. Daily specials add yet another exciting eating element. Live local jazz on Friday nights gives a taste of “real” Chicago. The first Sunday of each month, a brunch buffet brims with dishes like smothered chicken and ribs.
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Opened in 1945, this remains one of the landmark soul food restaurants in Chicago. Service is warm and most personable with a no-rush, no-fuss approach. The food follows accordingly. Don't miss the chicken gumbo soup, greens with smoked ham hock, baby-back ribs or peach cobbler. But we also happen to think that this place also serves some of the best fried-chicken you'll find. Daily specials add yet another exciting eating element. Live local jazz on Friday nights gives a taste of “real” Chicago. The first Sunday of each month, a brunch buffet brims with dishes like smothered chicken and ribs.



