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Southern Chicago
Contemporary•Chicago•moderate
Southern Chicago is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Southern Chicago is a contemporary pick in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
919 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 919 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Chicago · 2000 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.0 from 919 reviews
Phone
(312) 818-2000
Why go
What makes Southern Chicago worth the move
Southern Chicago looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 919 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.0 from 919 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Contemporary in Chicago
Spend
moderate
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 919 reviews
Price point: moderate
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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9.0 from 919 reviews
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For now, Southern Chicago holds a 9.0 rating across 919 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2000 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Phone
- (312) 818-2000
- Price
- moderate
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (919 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Contemporary
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Southern Chicago serve?
Southern Chicago is a Contemporary restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Southern Chicago is a contemporary pick in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is Southern Chicago best for?
Southern Chicago is best for new openings, dinner, date night, new. Southern Chicago looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 919 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Southern Chicago?
Southern Chicago is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 919 reviews
Is Southern Chicago worth visiting?
Southern Chicago holds a 9.0 Google rating from 919 reviews. Southern Chicago looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 919 Google reviews.
Where is Southern Chicago located?
Southern Chicago is located at 2000 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Southern Chicago good for a date night?
Yes — Southern Chicago is tagged for date night dining. Southern Chicago looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 919 Google reviews.
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