Full Chemistry Chicago menu and prices for 2026 -- the complete dinner menu, Sunday brunch buffet, handcrafted cocktails, and gold-wrapped steak offerings from Hyde Park's premier Black-owned steakhouse and lounge. The Wagyu Tomahawk is $189; the Gold-Wrapped version is $480. Sunday brunch buffet is $60 per person. All prices are from the official chemistrychicago.com menu.
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32 oz wagyu tomahawk with truffle mashed potatoes. Chemistry's centerpiece dish.
32 oz tomahawk wrapped in edible 24K gold, truffle potato au gratin.
Full buffet including lamb chops, fried chicken, waffles, French toast, peach cobbler. Sundays 11am-3pm, 21+.
Hennessy VSOP, Casamigos Reposado, Limoncello, lemonade, edible 24K gold.
Every steak and lamb offering, ranked from most to least expensive. Note that 20% gratuity is automatically added. Cuts from the "Extended Family" boards are listed separately below.
Chemistry's "Heart of Gold" tier wraps premium cuts in edible 24K gold for a luxury tableside presentation. These are experience-driven orders, often reserved for birthdays, anniversaries, and celebration dinners.
An 8 oz prime filet mignon presented wrapped in edible 24K gold, with charred lemon and fire-roasted garlic confit. Same cut as the standard Filet Mignon but elevated to a tableside showpiece.
Chemistry's most dramatic offering: a 32 oz Wagyu Tomahawk wrapped in edible 24K gold, served with truffle potato au gratin. Reserved for milestone celebrations. Call ahead for availability.
| Cut | Weight / Detail | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Frites | 10 oz Wagyu Bavette | $48 |
| Hawaiian Prime Steak | Char-grilled prime | $55 |
| Filet Mignon | 8 oz prime | $59 |
| Lamb Chops | Australian rack | $59 |
| The Cowboy | 22 oz USDA prime ribeye | $79 |
| Wagyu Tomahawk | 32 oz wagyu | $189 |
| Gold-Wrapped Filet Mignon | 8 oz prime + edible 24K gold | $154 |
| Gold-Wrapped Wagyu Tomahawk | 32 oz wagyu + edible 24K gold | $480 |
All steak prices are before the 20% auto-gratuity and any applicable 5% entertainment fee. Tax not included.
Sunday Funday Brunch runs every Sunday from 11am-3pm. The buffet is $60 per person, payment required at the door and non-refundable. Age 21+ required for the brunch experience.
Sundays 11am-3pm. 21+ only. Payment upon entry, non-refundable. Made-to-order Cowboy Steak ($79) and Wagyu Tomahawk ($189) available as add-ons.
Sunday brunch only. Add to your buffet reservation.
Sunday brunch only. Good option if you want variety without committing to bottomless.
All Chemistry Chicago menu categories with item counts.
Like-for-like price comparison across premium Chicago steakhouse options. Prices are approximate national/Chicago averages for each chain.
| Category | Chemistry Chicago | Morton's Steakhouse | Capital Grille |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry filet / signature steak | $59 | ~$62 | ~$65 |
| Premium tomahawk / showpiece | $189 | ~$185 | ~$175 |
| Signature appetizer | $18-22 | ~$18 | ~$20 |
| Cocktails | $18-26 | ~$16 | ~$18 |
| Weekend brunch (per person) | $60 | N/A | N/A |
| Auto gratuity | 20% | Varies | Varies |
Chemistry Chicago's auto-gratuity (20%) and entertainment fee (5%) mean effective spend runs 25% above listed menu prices on entertainment nights. Morton's and Capital Grille data are approximate 2026 Chicago market pricing.
20% gratuity is added automatically to every bill. On DJ and live entertainment nights, an additional 5% entertainment fee applies. Budget accordingly -- a $100 dinner runs $126+ before tax on a DJ night.
Chemistry enforces a business casual to formal dress code. Athletic wear, casual sneakers, and ripped clothing are not permitted. The door is strict, especially on weekends and during entertainment events.
Chemistry prioritizes reservations over walk-ins. On popular nights the wait for walk-ins can be substantial. Book via OpenTable or email Reservations@ChemistryChicago.com. Large-party deposits are non-refundable.
The $60 Sunday Funday Brunch runs 11am-3pm (last entry ~1:30pm). Payment is required at the door and is non-refundable. Arrive in the first hour for the best buffet spread. Must be 21+.
A 170-car lot is located south of the Whole Foods on 51st St. Mon-Wed: free underground parking at LL2 (51st & Lake Park) with 90-minute validation. Five-hour validation also available -- ask at the host stand.
The Gold-Wrapped Wagyu Tomahawk ($480) and Gold-Wrapped Filet Mignon ($154) are ordered primarily for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals. Birthday platters ($45) are also available. Personal cakes allowed with a $25 fee; no balloons.
Chemistry Chicago was founded with a vision of combining breathtaking design, live entertainment (bands, DJs, comedy), and chef-driven steakhouse cuisine in one Hyde Park destination. The restaurant positions itself at the intersection of fine dining and nightlife -- upscale enough for a proposal dinner, energetic enough for a late-night celebration.
The venue is Chicago's premiere Black-owned steakhouse. It operates as a lounge and entertainment venue alongside dinner service, with a Sunday 21+ brunch that has built a loyal following. The "Chemistry" theme runs through the menu naming: appetizers are "The Introduction," entrees are "The Engagement" and "The Marriage," desserts are "The Honeymoon."
Chemistry is located in Hyde Park -- the same South Side neighborhood as the University of Chicago -- at 5121 S. Harper Ave., with a large free parking lot south of Whole Foods.
Address: 5121 S. Harper Ave., Chicago, IL 60615 (Hyde Park)
Phone: (773) 891-2106
Dinner: Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight · Sat 7pm-midnight · Sun 5pm-midnight
Happy Hour: Mondays & Fridays 4pm-8pm
Sunday Funday Brunch: 11am-3pm (21+ only, $60/person)
Confirm current hours at chemistrychicago.com or call (773) 891-2106 -- holiday and event schedules may vary.
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Answers to the most common questions about Chemistry Chicago's menu, prices, dress code, brunch, and reservations.
Chemistry Chicago is a Black-owned upscale steakhouse, lounge, and entertainment venue at 5121 S. Harper Ave. in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL 60615. It blends fine-dining steakhouse cuisine (headlined by the 32 oz Wagyu Tomahawk at $189) with live music, DJs, and a 21+ Sunday brunch experience. Phone: (773) 891-2106.
The 32 oz Wagyu Tomahawk is $189 on the standard dinner menu, served with truffle mashed potatoes. A gold-wrapped version of the Wagyu Tomahawk is available for $480 -- it is presented wrapped in edible 24K gold with truffle potato au gratin and is Chemistry's most dramatic showpiece. Note that a 20% gratuity is automatically added to all bills, and a 5% entertainment fee applies during live entertainment.
The Sunday Funday Brunch Buffet is $60 per person, payable upon entry and non-refundable. The buffet includes fried chicken, lamb chops, beef and turkey bacon, chicken sausage, salmon bites and grits, scrambled eggs, cajun grits, roasted potatoes, waffles, French toast, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, and peach cobbler. Add bottomless mimosas for $40 or a mimosa flight (3 flavors) for $20. Brunch runs Sundays 11am-3pm and is 21+ only.
Chemistry Chicago enforces a business casual to formal attire dress code. The venue positions itself as an upscale lounge and entertainment destination, so casual or athletic wear is not appropriate. The dress code is strictly enforced, particularly for Friday and Saturday evening service and the Sunday 21+ brunch.
Yes. Chemistry Chicago adds a 20% gratuity automatically to all bills. An additional 5% entertainment fee is charged during live entertainment, including DJ nights. Factor these into your budgeted cost: a $59 Filet Mignon on a DJ night effectively runs around $73+ before tax and any additional drinks.
Hours as of spring 2026: Happy Hour Mondays and Fridays 4pm-8pm; Dinner Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight, Saturday 7pm-midnight, Sunday 5pm-midnight; Sunday Funday Brunch 11am-3pm (21+ only). Chemistry is closed for brunch on weekdays. Confirm current hours directly at (773) 891-2106 or via chemistrychicago.com, as holiday and event schedules may vary.
Yes. Chemistry Chicago offers free parking in a 170-car lot south of Whole Foods. Monday through Wednesday, complimentary underground parking is available at LL2, 51st and Lake Park, with up to 90-minute validation. Five-hour validation is also available. Ask at the host stand for parking validation.
Chemistry's signature cocktails include the 24K Gold Lemonade ($24) (Hennessy VSOP, Casamigos Reposado, Limoncello, topped with lemonade and edible gold), the Date Night Flight ($40) (three Casamigos Reposado tequila cocktails in lemon, strawberry, and blueberry), and the Peach Cobbler Martini ($20). Handcrafted cocktails are $18 each. Mocktails are available from $8-$13 for non-drinkers.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Chemistry states that reservations are honored before walk-ins, which can mean significant wait times on busy nights without one. Reservations can be made via OpenTable or directly at Reservations@ChemistryChicago.com. Large-party deposits are non-refundable. Sunday brunch requires payment in full upon entry and is non-refundable regardless of booking method.
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