The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake

2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago - 60614
422 reviews
American Beer Bar
(312) 414-1313

Great location right by the lake with a view of the skyline and a patio. The elote tostadas were definitely 5/5 - I loved them. Fish and chips were okay (fries were trash). Overall the food is overpriced which makes sense given the location. For some reason the restaurant smelled like horses when we walked in. Our waiter was also really cute.

I was trying to make a reservation two months in advance, we contacted Maggie Geoghegan, she told us that everything is ready and that we needed to wait a few days for an answer. she told us that she was going to call us she never called us. and now it turns out that everything is already booked and we can't do anything! I wasted my time in this place! what a big disappointment! I am so upset that they have treated us with no respect! I am so upset that they have treated us with no respect

$10 valet parking is the easiest way to this scenic location. The restaurant hosts a simple brunch menu with plenty of sweet and savory options. Lots of alcoholic drink options - definitely $$. Also a decent list of non-alcoholic options. Service was excellent, lots of folks making sure you have everything you need during your 90 minute visit (which the host explicitly tells when you when they seat you). Food arrived quickly and the entrees were flavorful and well-portioned. A successful brunch experiences leaves me curious to try their lunch/dinner fare.

Unassuming spot on the lakefront. Great views of the city skyline and the lake. I'd recommend coming at sunset. When we were there, it was not busy, but make sure to get a reservation.The food was great. It's a mix of of American with a Mexican fusion. For example, the brisket I had was covered in a mile sauce. Many of the dishes had a similar take, including Mexican cheeses. For dessert, we had the apple pie, complete with homemade whipped cream.Valet parking is available for $10. I'd highly recommend a visit.

Delicious food and a cool lakefront setting. If you are having brunch here on the weekend, I highly recommend the donut holes as a starter!

This is an experience. From the valet parking, mandatory cash only, to the views and the menu. While the brunch menu is small there is something for everyone and the cocktails are remarkable.

Absolutely beautiful to be able to sit outside enjoy great food and a gorgeous view

We happened to be in the city looking at condos and wanted to go to lunch so I opened up Open Table for the closest restaurants. The posting, pictures and reviews made it look very interesting and inviting. It was easy valet parking right on Fullerton Beach. The interior gave us an awesome view of the frozen lake . Mary our waitress went through the brunch menu with us and gave us several suggestions which were spot on. We started off with the selections of breads with honey butter (scrumptious) and doughnut holes (also very tasty). Then we moved on to the sausage and egg on ciabatta, orange churro French toast and breakfast nachos. Go for the sausage breakfast and the French toast. Both were fabulous! A totally enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

I love Theater on the Lake and would have given this 5 stars but the hostess was very rude. Explaining all the rules like we were being processed into a prison and even though I specifically asked for and was confirmed by a call from the restaurant, a table by the window closest to the lake, the hostess had major attitude and seemed annoyed and bothered by this request. The place was mostly empty and plenty of couples were seated at 4 tops but when we asked for a four top, the rolling of eyes and attitude serviced again. The valet, waiter, and everyone else made up for it and we enjoyed our brunch. Again, LOVE theater on the Lake even though we were greeted with toxicity.

We happened to be in the city looking at condos and wanted to go to lunch so I opened up Open Table for the closest restaurants. The posting, pictures and reviews made it look very interesting and inviting. It was easy valet parking right on Fullerton Beach. The interior gave us an awesome view of the frozen lake . Mary our waitress went through the brunch menu with us and gave us several suggestions which were spot on. We started off with the selections of breads with honey butter (scrumptious) and doughnut holes (also very tasty). Then we moved on to the sausage and egg on ciabatta, orange churro French toast and breakfast nachos. Go for the sausage breakfast and the French toast. Both were fabulous! A totally enjoyable Sunday afternoon.