Restaurants nearby: good meals within a short walk
There are several good meals within a short walk of InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. On-site options—from Center Court breakfast to Michael Jordan’s Steak House & Bar and Nikkei-focused Casa Chi—cover breakfast through late-night drinks; the Magnificent Mile and Chicago Riverwalk outside the hotel add many more walkable choices.
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On-site fine dining and steakhouse
Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar is the hotel's steakhouse on the street level and serves lunch and dinner with a steak-and-seafood-focused menu. Dinner hours and bar hours vary by day; reservations are accepted and recommended.
The restaurant keeps a Business Casual dress code, though guest reports indicate it is often enforced loosely. Michael Jordan's also offers private-event and party facilities for larger groups.
- Cuisine: American steakhouse (prime, dry-aged, hand-cut steaks and seafood)
- Reservations: OpenTable and by phone (hotel listing notes phone reservations available)
- Hours (dinner/bar): Vary by day—see hotel dining listings for current schedule
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar | Lunch & Dinner; Bar service with happy hour and weekend brunch in the bar |
| Michael Jordan's Bar | Cocktails & bar fare on hotel street level |
Nikkei and cocktail-focused dining: Casa Chi
Casa Chi is the hotel's Nikkei concept blending Japanese and Peruvian flavors, with sake-based cocktails, sake tastings, and a menu of small plates and shareables suited to a lively dinner.
Casa Chi accepts reservations (OpenTable) and runs weekday happy-hour promotions and a Sunday brunch-style experience some weekends; dress code is listed as Casual Dress.
- Cuisine tags: Contemporary Latin American / Japanese / Peruvian (Nikkei)
- Reservations: OpenTable; private dining options available
- Typical programs: Margarita/Happy Hour Monday–Friday and Sunday 'Boozy Tea' events (per restaurant listings)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) dishes and sake-forward cocktails |
| Hours | Dinner nightly; specific hours vary by day (check current listings) |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
Breakfast and quick bites nearby
Center Court is the hotel's full-service breakfast restaurant, open daily for breakfast with weekend extended hours. It focuses on breakfast classics with some signature twists and a family-friendly setting.
An on-site Starbucks offers quick coffee and grab-and-go items with early morning hours on weekdays and weekends for fast starts before walking the Magnificent Mile.
- Center Court hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; Saturday–Sunday to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Starbucks hours: Early weekdays ~5:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., weekends ~6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (roughly listed on hotel materials)
- Good for: families, early departures, coffee and light breakfasts
| Spot | Best for |
|---|---|
| Center Court | Full breakfast, family-friendly sit-down meal |
| Starbucks (on-site) | Coffee, pastries, grab-and-go items |
| Room service (in-room dining) | Orders delivered to rooms between early morning and late night |
Room service and in-room dining
In-room dining is available at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile; the listed hours for room service run from early morning through shortly after midnight. Guests can download the room service menu from hotel resources.
Room service is a convenient option if you prefer to eat in a room type such as Classic Room, Executive Room, or Suite, 1 Bedroom; details and menu items are provided by the hotel at time of stay.
- Room service hours: Listed as 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Good for: late arrivals, families wanting private meals, guests who prefer to dine in their room
- Check your room (for example Classic Room or Suite, 1 Bedroom) for the downloadable menu and current offerings
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| In-room dining | 6:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m. (hotel listing) |
| Hotel restaurants | Varied—see individual venues for current hours |
Late-night drinks and bar options
Michael Jordan's Bar (the street-level bar associated with the steakhouse) lists extended bar hours some days and weekend late-night hours. Casa Chi also offers cocktail-focused service into the evening on several nights of the week.
If you want a drink without leaving the building, these two venues are the primary options; for more late-night neighborhood choices, the Magnificent Mile and downtown bars are a short walk away.
- Michael Jordan's Bar hours: daytime through late night on varying days (hotel listings show bar open as late as 1:00 a.m. on some nights)
- Casa Chi: cocktail-forward menu and happy-hour promotions; hours vary by day
- Concierge can confirm same-day availability and seatings or recommend nearby options on the Magnificent Mile
| Bar | Notable |
|---|---|
| Michael Jordan's Bar | Bar fare, cocktails, weekend brunch in bar area |
| Casa Chi | Sake cocktails, late-night service on select nights |
Practical tips for dining within a short walk
The hotel sits at 505 N Michigan Ave in the center of the Magnificent Mile; Michigan Avenue, Tribune Tower and the Chicago River are steps away, so many off-site restaurants are within easy walking distance. The concierge can help with reservations and current local recommendations.
Reservations are recommended for Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar and for Casa Chi, especially for dinner. Dress codes vary: Michael Jordan's lists Business Casual and Casa Chi lists Casual Dress; Center Court is family-friendly and casual.
- Ask concierge for same-day reservations and walk-up options
- If traveling with children, Center Court is family-friendly—children are welcome at hotel restaurants, though the person checking in must be 21+
- For private events or larger groups, Michael Jordan's and hotel catering teams handle private dining and event requests
| Question | What to do |
|---|---|
| Need a dinner reservation tonight? | Contact concierge or book via OpenTable for Michael Jordan's or Casa Chi |
| Traveling with family? | Center Court is suitable for breakfast and casual family meals |
| Prefer to eat in your room? | Use in-room dining (6:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.) |
