Chicago lunch spot with high, private booths?

March 19, 2025 11:04 AM

I am looking for a restaurant in Chicago, either close to downtown or in Hyde Park, which is open for lunch on Mondays(!) and has high, fairly private booths conducive to quiet conversation. I'd prefer to avoid steakhouses, but am otherwise open on both cuisine & cost. Any suggestions?
posted by Westringia F. to Travel & Transportation around Chicago, IL (4 answers total)

I immediately thought of the Gage, which I wouldn't really call a steakhouse although it's on the borderline. What it definitely has is high backed booths and is open on mondays for lunch.
posted by dis_integration at 11:19 AM on March 19 [5 favorites]

Downtown has a place that could be straight out an 80's Chicago movie: the Italian Village. The upstairs has booths that aren't just tall - they are enclosed.
posted by zenon at 9:22 PM on March 19 [3 favorites]

In Hyde Park I am fond of Ascione Bistro which has comfortable booths. Open Mondays.
posted by BibiRose at 5:00 AM on March 20

Seconding The Gage. It's immediately what came to mind on your description.
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:10 AM on March 21