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Japonais

600 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610 (Near North Side)
(312) 822-9600
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Ranked #488 of 7,339 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: RM124 - RM242
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
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Good for: Bar Scene, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
Cross street: Larabee Street
Transit: Chicago Avenue Bus, CTA Brown Line (Chicago/Franklin)
Description: Located along the River, Japonais offers its guests contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi. Designed by Jeffrey Beers, it features two distinct dining rooms featuring a limestone waterfall, 15 ft fireplace on the first level in the spirit of Industrial Japan. The Riverwalk level features a bustling lounge & bar adjacent to a plush Riverwalk Café. Our Lounge offers the restaurant’s full menu of critically acclaimed contemporary Japanese Cuisine & Sushi. Between 5PM-8PM Sunday-Wednesday, the Lounge also features our Tasting Menu. Exclusively featured in the Lounge our Tasting Menu highlights some of our more popular sushi dishes along with $7 small plates, paired with wine, sake or Absolut cocktails. The Lounge at Japonais also features a lively bar amidst a picturesque Riverwalk Café. To make a reservation in our Lounge where we feature our FULL DINNER MENU please indicate in your reservation notes.
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Upminster, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Went on a Sunday night as a group of 3. We arrived early and so stopped for a drink in the bar downstairs first. The bartender was very helpful, and assisted us with choices of sake (unfortunately unsuccessful but that was due to my fussiness rather than her excellent knowledge!) The restaurant itself was quiet (as it was a Sunday)... More

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Panama City, Panama
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Went with some friends to Japonais one night for dinner and had not only delicious food but amazing service. We were 4 but wanted to try these stem buns which only came with 3 and the server was so nice to ask to get the 4th added at no extra cost. The ambiance of the restaurant is also great and... More

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Linden, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Awesome atmosphere and fantastic sushi. Excellent staff and very accommodating to large parties. Follow the staff's recommendations and you won't be sorry. I will definitely return.

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Gillette, Wyoming
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Fodd was ok. We ordered the tempura vegetables - 2 orders - and they came with diffferent vegetables. Over priced for the amount and quality of the food

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florida
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52 reviews 52 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Great food. Definitely go for the pork roll appetizer it is a must. I had the fish and my husband loved the sushi. Make a reservation this place is popular.

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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52 reviews 52 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I had not been here for many years, but it is still as good as I remembered. Had sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers. The only thing we didn't like were the drumstick appetizer. Just not very flavorful. Waitress was great. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. Be aware that you may end up sitting very close to the couple next to... More

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Clinton, North Carolina, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

My friend and I had never been there but met friends that had. I can't speak on what they had,but I know they had the Rock, some sort of roll, and some dumplings and enjoyed them. We had the asparagus roll, the Hamachi roll, and the Salmon Tuna Tuna roll. They were excellent. We also had the orchid martini and... More

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See 5 more reviews by Cara H for Chicago
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Great Great Food! Excellent service, way better than reviews as recent as mid Feb 13. They must have made some improvements. Our table was one of 11. My best friend was served his main entree 20 minutes after everyone else was served and he had ordered Sushi. Our server made up for it with a round of drinks...after that I... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The Rock is a must, great sashimi great everything. Nice wine and good service. I am definitely going back!

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Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Went there in a large group,with a preselected menu served family style.... I thought some items were good and some just ok. Not the easiest way to judge given large group setting. The ambience was nice and service was helpful.

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