The Lobby at The Peninsula

Enjoy spectacular dining in The Lobby amid the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows for breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea, dinner, or Chocolate at The Pen.

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Address

108 E Superior St (The Peninsula Hotel) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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VegNews Magazine

Their afternoon tea service offers a full separate vegan menu . Three tiers of scones , pastries , and finger sandwiches await you, along with an excellent selection of teas from around the world.

A. K. M.

The chinese breakfast is tasty and filling. A great breakfast to start the day!

Chicago Tribune

Octopus is superb. Matches pepper-dusted octopus pieces with chorizo , crisp-edged potatoes , tomatoes and sea beans. Read more

Chicago Tribune

For dedicated dessert lovers, there is the Chocolate Bar , a three-hour chocolate dessert buffet ($45, $55 with chocolate martini ) presented at 9 on Friday and Saturday nights. Read more

ISC Chicago

Just a little dessert after Sunday brunch , if you still have room for dessert

Crain's Chicago Business

Desserts are absolutely worth it, including an impeccable ginger crème brûlée and a variety of terrific house-made cookies . It's the perfect place to linger over coffee and seal a deal. Read more

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Hearty plates like slow-braised lamb shank or crisp-skinned roast chicken bring high-class appeal to American classics. – Green Guide Editor

The Peninsula Chicago

Visit one of the only restaurant venues that features live music seven days a week and experience The Peninsula Trio and Duo for yourself.

Chicago Tribune

Though dinner is Wolen's primary focus, The Lobby is a fine lunch destination as well . Read more

Suzanne EL-Moursi

The best Brunch Buffet for Christmas Eve, Day , New Year's Day and Easter.. the afternoon high-tea is also quiet Chic !

Soyoung Koo

The continenal isn’t good. But egg benedict is sooo nice!!

Lana Rifkin

Incredible whole chicken for two. Perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner .

AmateurConcierge

Dont worry there's a nice free sweets plate. Macaroons are amazing

ISC Chicago

The brunch was exquisite, as always! So nice to be able to share experience with good friends.

Josefina Saldana

Grilled organic chicken cesar salad to die for!

Carlos Butler

They only offer a small menu but can create quite a few dishes off menu .

Emilio O

Great ambiance and overall place but food is really crappy...

JJ Lee

The live orchestra upon the balcony was a lovely touch

ISC Chicago

The Chinese breakfast was so worth the $45 pp

Adam Ronan

Great views . Great dessert

ISC Chicago

Dessert Tasting

Molly E

Fantastic Sunday brunch .

Ramon c

Finally lobby restaurant for a late night dinner . Peninsula is hosting his eminence the Chinese president

Kerry Gunther

Quite possibly the best cheese grits I've had.

Robin Hillier

The Sunday brunch is a must!

Urban Nomad

One Michelin star

Shirley Liu

Afternoon tea !!

Irene Yin Liang

Beautiful live music

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