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Exchequer serving deep dish pizza in Chicago - Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Chicago, IL

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.4
4.4
49 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
Exchequer, also known by regulars and locals as "The Ex", has been called the best kept secret in downtown Chicago.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Exchequer combines a welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic menu featuring a handful of Chicago staples, like Chicago style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, or a Combo. The Ex was rated #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune and received a 4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Over 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails, and delicious food for over 50 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers a delightful dining experience with its "really solid pizza" and "amazing" ribs. Patrons appreciate the "great ambiance" and attentive service. The menu boasts a variety of options, from deep dish pizza to steak and ribs, all at "reasonably priced" rates. Perfect for pre-event meals, customers are consistently impressed by the "wonderful" food and historical decor.

49 Reviews
  1. Doug

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great deep dish and wonderful salad. Would definitely go back when visiting Chicago.

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  2. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was lacking. After 10 mins we had to stare down a waitress then again when we needed another drink. The french fries were cold. Chicken fingers and ribs were good. We just felt invisible. The look of the place was great.

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  3. Sharon

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great ribs! Cool historical photos/posters on wall from 1920s.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun and cool experience. Expresso martinis were lacking 6/10. The food was great. We had deep dish pizza and goat cheese dip both were great 8.5/10. Highly recommend.

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  5. Sharon

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent Chicago deep dish pizza! Cool historic decor from 1920s.

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  6. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great spot. Good was great. Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend if in Chicago.

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  7. Pamela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exchequer is a great place to get together with friends and family. Their pizza is top notch, but so are the staples on the menu like burgers, pasta, salads. Usually busy on the weekends with a lively bar. The decor is so much fun with all the memorabilia and gangster photos.

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  8. Bill

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & great service! We had cheese curds, wings, and onion rings appetizer - the wing were the BEST! Entrees were Greek Chicken, and their prohibition burger. Both were awesome, and portions were huge. Coulda shared one. Very close to the Auditorium theater Chicago which was our destination. Recommend reservation, was busy on Thursday night.

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  9. Victoria

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Chicago food and very interesting restaurant. Lots of fascinating, historic pictures and news articles on the walls. The only problem was the music was so loud that I could barely hear the waitress talk to us.

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  10. Arbra

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a last minute lunch reservation and thank goodness we could sit here. The food was delicious, the kid's menu was perfect, price-wise it was great and the service was great!

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FAQs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 939-5633.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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