Best restaurants near Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk has several on-site options ranging from quick coffee at Link Café to formal dinners at Shula's Steak House; casual choices include Riverside Café, CHI Bar, and the seasonal Chicago Burger Company along the Riverwalk. For reservations or hours, check the specific venue—Shula's takes reservations; Chicago Burger Company is seasonal and may be closed off-season.
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On-site dining at a glance
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk offers multiple on-site outlets covering quick coffee, casual meals, bar service, and fine dining, so you can find something without leaving the hotel.
Venues named on the hotel's dining page include Shula's Steak House, Riverside Café, Link Café, CHI Bar, A La Carte (in-room dining), and the seasonal Chicago Burger Company along the Riverwalk.
- Shula's Steak House — steakhouse, dinner service
- Riverside Café — breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch with river views
- Link Café — Starbucks® drinks, pastries, grab-and-go items
- CHI Bar — bar with cocktails, beer, wine and casual American fare
- Chicago Burger Company — seasonal Riverwalk burger spot
- A La Carte — in-room dining / room service
| Venue | Typical service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shula's Steak House | Dinner | Reservations available; smart casual dress code |
| Riverside Café | Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch | River views; casual dress |
| Link Café | Coffee & snacks | Open early; quick service |
Shula's Steak House — when to go
Shula's Steak House at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the hotel's evening fine-dining option, serving steak and seafood. The hotel's information lists Shula's hours as 5:30 PM–11:00 PM.
A smart casual dress code is specified on the hotel's dining page; OpenTable lists the dress as Business Casual. Reservations can be made (OpenTable) and the restaurant phone is published on the hotel site.
- Hours: 5:30 PM–11:00 PM (hotel listing)
- Dress code: Smart Casual (hotel); OpenTable lists Business Casual
- Reservations: available via OpenTable; phone listed on hotel site
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Steak, seafood, American |
| Private dining | Private spaces up to 70 guests; event capacity larger per OpenTable |
| Contact | Phone listed on hotel site (Shula's phone +1 312-464-1000 ext. 6178) |
Casual meals and quick picks
For low-key meals and quick starts to the day, Riverside Café and Link Café cover breakfast and grab-and-go needs. Riverside Café serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch with river views; Link Café provides Starbucks® drinks and light bites.
CHI Bar offers a casual bar setting for drinks and American bar fare; note CHI Bar's published hours and weekly closures when planning an evening there.
- Riverside Café hours: Mon–Fri & Sun 6:30 AM–12:30 PM; Sat 6:30 AM–1:30 PM (hotel listing)
- Link Café hours: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM daily (hotel listing)
- CHI Bar hours: Tue–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM; closed Sun–Mon (hotel listing)
| Venue | Typical hours | Dress |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Café | M–F & Sun 6:30 AM–12:30 PM; Sat 6:30 AM–1:30 PM | Casual |
| Link Café | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM | Casual / grab-and-go |
| CHI Bar | Tue–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM | Casual |
Seasonal dining: Chicago Burger Company on the Riverwalk
Chicago Burger Company is a seasonal, casual burger restaurant located along the Riverwalk adjacent to the hotel. It offers burgers, vegetarian options, thick shakes, and cocktails when it is open for the season.
Because it is seasonal the restaurant may be closed at certain times of year; the hotel's dining page notes it can show as 'CLOSED FOR THE SEASON', so check current availability before planning to dine there.
- Typical hours when open: listed as 11:30 AM–9:00 PM on some aggregators, but seasonal schedules can vary
- No reservations required per hotel/aggregator notes
- Good for casual lunches or relaxed riverside dinners while the Riverwalk seating is available
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Menu focus | Burgers, vegetarian options, shakes, cocktails |
| Seasonality | Open seasonally; may be closed off-season |
| Reservations | Not required (per hotel/aggregator) |
In-room dining and family-friendly options
The hotel offers A La Carte in-room dining so guests can order food to their room or suite. Riverside Café and Chicago Burger Company are cited as family-friendly on the hotel's dining pages.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is marketed as family-friendly; up to two children age 17 or younger can stay free in a parent's room on existing bedding, and casual dining outlets are suitable for families.
- A La Carte: in-room dining / room service available (hotel listing)
- Family dining: Riverside Café and seasonal Chicago Burger Company are appropriate for families
- Dietary options: hotel notes vegetarian and vegan menu options are available
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| In-room dining (A La Carte) | Room service available; check menu at time of stay |
| Child policy related to dining | Hotel is family-friendly; casual outlets accept families |
| Vegetarian/Vegan | Hotel provides vegetarian and vegan options per dining information |
Practical tips: reservations, hours, and what's seasonal
Hours are published by the hotel for each outlet—Shula's, Riverside Café, Link Café and CHI Bar have specific hours on the hotel's dining page. Hours and availability (especially for the seasonal Chicago Burger Company) can change, so confirm on the day you plan to dine.
If you want a formal dinner, reserve Shula's in advance (OpenTable is listed as a booking channel). For casual, walk-in spots like Link Café and Riverside Café you can usually arrive without a reservation.
- Check the hotel's dining page or call the hotel to confirm current hours and seasonal openings
- Shula's accepts reservations (OpenTable) and lists a phone contact on the hotel site
- CHI Bar is closed Monday and Sunday—plan evenings accordingly
| Question | Advice |
|---|---|
| Want a steakhouse dinner? | Make a reservation for Shula's; check dress code |
| Need coffee early? | Link Café opens at 6:00 AM daily |
| Looking for riverside casual dining? | Check if Chicago Burger Company is open for the season |
