Shore Club Chicago

To start our experience getting here was a bit tricky. Google Maps wanted to bring us directly to the restaurant. However there is no road or parking lot here. We finally realized that we had to park in the public lot nearby and walk over. It was annoying to realize that we had to pay $27 just to be able to enjoy a meal here. On our walk over from the parking lot we were amazed at such a beautiful location in Chicago! The wide open beach views are fantastic! As we got to the restaurant I was amazed and excited to be there! The atmosphere here is fantastic! If I could give it six stars I would! This type of place is right up my alley and my kind of vibes! They have built and furnished something very impressive here! All the decor, colors and tropical plants and flowers are wonderful! Then the appreciation started to decline rapidly after we were seated. Somehow after we were seated we were forgotten about. I thought maybe the server was busy. Then we noticed more people come in and order and receive drinks before we were even talked to. If the atmosphere wasn't so amazing we would have left by this point. After what felt like ten minutes I went back to the hostess to let her know we hadn't seen a server at all yet. She apologized and went off. (I assume to find a server, but she didn't specify, just left.) Another few minutes after that a server finally came by. He apologized and we remained friendly because of course accidents happen, but it was definitely a sour experience in the hospitality area. Once we ordered we received our drinks and then food fairly promptly. My first drink - a majito wasn't made right and was missing the frest mint, but it was ok otherwise. I order a Mai Tai next and that was done well. Our food was overall really good! The flavors were really good. The presentation was also done very well! The fries were the best I've ever had in life! Seriously up there! The steak I ordered was placed on the fries rather than next to them. Having the steak on top made the fries absorb the flavors making them fantastic! We were due to catch a flight so we took our club sandwich to go and it was still fantastic hours later when we finally ate it! Overall I think this is a fantastic place due to the amazing atmosphere and good food. However bad service always makes me hesitant to give a full recommendation. I really hope this was just an off time and that they generally have good service. If not this is definitely an area to improve on. Had the service been good I would give 4.5 stars! The remaining half star would only be dinged due to the expensive parking situation. To be fair though I have discovered that to drive and park anywhere in Chicago is an expensive experience. So if you are going to pay to park this would be a place that's worth it overall!

The place is pretty cool and has a good vibe to it. Food was good, I had shrimp and lobster tacos from the menu. It’s a bit “do the bare minimum to be good” wish they had draft beer or at least would serve my beer in a glass. The service slaked a bit but I guess whatever, it’s probably some of the best you can get on the Chicago beach.

Great beach vibe - energetic and chill at same time. Service impeccable. Food excellent - which is remarkable since I entered expecting to trade off less for food quality in exchange for fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the beach and the beautiful ambiance here at the restaurant. Drinks delish - I enjoyed Blackberry Mojito then Life’s A Beach

We got married here in June and wow what an amazing experience! Great atmosphere, food, and drinks! We seriously couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Special shout out to Christie, director of events, you truly made our dreams come true! Thanks to all the lovely staff and to the chefs that made the delicious lemon tarts! Our guests are still raving about the wedding. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts 💕

Came here for brunch with my cousins who were visiting from out of town and we immediately knew the vibes were good. The music, the service, the atmosphere, the drinks, the FOOD! All 10/10. We had such a memorable, pleasant first experience here and we definitely will be coming back!

Pros: Located at North Avenue Beach with great views of the lake and skyline. I hear that it is a great place to watch air n water show. It’s definitely a beach, day party vibe. Some of the Menu items were really good. I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos (my new favorite) and coconut gelato. I shared cinnamon rolls with my table mates, but I wasn’t too fond of them. I’d rate the cinnamon rolls a 2 out 5 stars. Service was great with a few minor hiccups. Cons: cinnamon roll was a disappointment. Also, they check IDs, but I saw a small child sitting in the dinning area which makes me wonder why IDs are checked.

Wonderful place, delicious and special plates, beautiful view of Lake and beach, inside and outiside tables, shady, dreamy umbrellas, auperb cocktails, relaxing. It's like being on the Mediterranean !

This is a hidden gem right on the beach of Lake Michigan. Lake Shore Drive and North Avenue. Very nice atmosphere. Lots of young locals. You have 4 options to enjoy this place. You can sit by the bar watching TV. You can sit inside at the tables or on the comfortable couches, or you can sit outside under the pink umbrellas, or you can watch the lake while relaxing on the cabanas. The place is on the expensive side, but it is worth it!

French toast is more like monkey bread with minimal berries. My wife enjoyed the egg Benedict’s. Would not recommend coffee, 0/10. Service was great. View was outstanding, mostly. Lake Michigan is cool to see while enjoying a meal. Very loud music. Can hardly hear - the environment is suitable for young millennials and Gen Z people. Overall, good brunch experience.

My reviews a little late but came here over the summer and it was such a good time! It’s right on the beach and has beautiful light coming in from all directions! We did a girls brunch here and it was fantastic! I split the shore club sandwich (is absolutely giant!) and baked French toast with a friend. They were both fantastic and a perfect blend of savory and sweet. The French toast is a pretty small portion on its own so would recommend pairing it with something if you’re hungry. Overall, a great experience!!