My parent company is headquartered right next to The Emily Hotel so I know the Fora restaurant well. Food is consistent if not pretty good and service is always great. I've had every meal here and most of the menu, no complaints. Only major bummer is that they no longer serve breakfast on weekdays. Had the crispy chicken sandwich without the bun for dinner, as well as the beet salad to start and tiramisu for dessert. I'll be back, every 6-8 weeks! read more

Fora - Tiramisu - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything we ordered was delicious! I hosted my visiting colleagues for dinner here. The ambience was great and intimate, and we didn't have to yell to be held. Always a plus! Service was attentive enough - not overbearing while not feeling ignored. We started with the salmon crudo, octopus, and baby beets to share. The first two were amazing. I'm not big on beets in general, so I could have done without the third appetizer, but they enjoyed it. My entree was the spaghetti à la chitarra. It was good. My colleagues had chicken sandwiches and a burger. We shared all 3 dinner sides: carrots, potatoes and broccoli. I'd have all 3 again. I had a warm, spiked drink. I can't remember the name of it...maybe a cider (in May), that I very much enjoyed. read more

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Food was just fine here. I ordered the salmon crudo for a light dinner before going out with friends. The salmon itself tasted great, but I thought the puffed rice was too oily and took away from the fish. Given the price point, I expected better quality. Service was quick though and I did enjoy my espresso martinis. read more

The afternoon tea experience at Fora is the perfect girls day or celebratory lunch! Their pastries and snacks are delicious and the presentation is beautiful. Very friendly service and so much fun! read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great brunch option with a nice ambiance and pretty good food. The 2 eggs with sides was good especially the crispy potatoes and toast with jam. The latte was good as well. The yogurt parfait was my favorite with the fresh fruit and super thick/creamy yogurt. Not too many people were there during the time we went so it was spacious feeling and great for chatting with family or friends. Service is friendly. I was very surprised that it's the restaurant attached to a hotel. Parking is relatively easy to find on the streets or nearby garages. read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday late afternoon around 430 for happy hour with a friend. We were seated and told that the happy hour menu isn't accurate but our server would be able to tell us what isn't available and what is. We asked her, she had no idea. There were 3 snacks on the happy hour menu and 2 weren't available anymore. We grabbed a quick drink and decided to walk around the corner to the Guinness brewery. read more

Fora - Daisy - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came by for a little Sunday brunch. It was pretty empty when we arrived, so service was super quick and attentive. I ordered the basic two eggs any style breakfast which comes with potatoes, sausage, and toast. The eggs were fine, unsalted, but cooked well. Sausage was pretty good too. A little on the salty side, but went well with the egg. The potatoes were the standout. They were super crispy and flavorful. Easily one of the best breakfast potatoes I've had. Overall, not a bad place for brunch/breakfast. Has ample seating inside that's bright and airy and even a pretty large patio area. read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Enjoyed brunch at Fora! Such a beautiful patio with perfect ambiance. Service was good! Breakfast burrito: 3.8/5 STEAK CHILAQUILES: 4/5 read more

Fora - STEAK CHILAQUILES & breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Located in the Emily Hotel. The food was a miss for me and did not match the bougie atmosphere. I got a poke bowl and thought it was below average, and wasn't a huge fan of the citrus sauce to pour on it. The burrata we got to share was also very small, and the citrus sauce drizzled on the fruit and tomatoes with it was a miss for me. The service was accommodating and friendly though. read more

Fora - Poke bowl - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beautiful scenery inside and out, at 6:45 in the evening on a Friday the restaurant was relatively quiet. There is a great assortment of choices when it comes to basically everything; appetizers, drinks, and mains. We ordered the cheesy monkey bread for the table which was great paired with the special butter. For 6 people we spent about $340, that included 6 mains, 1 app, and 8 drinks. They gave us a complimentary dessert for my friends birthday! The food was quick and the waitress was fun and attentive. The Singapore sling drink almost tastes reminiscent of a spicy Paloma, it has a little bit of earthy heat taste to it. It's not sweet but it is a good drink and you can't really taste the gin in it. The build your own bowl with the quinoa and salmon was great, it came out steaming hot and it was well paired with the green goddess dressing. This was a fun spot to have a get together. I see they have a high tea which looks amazing, so I'd love to come back and try it again! read more

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Brunch was really really bad, on every level. Service was abysmal--starting with the hostess who could not be bothered, waitress was never to be seen once the food was dropped. Bus boy was asked for a knife (multiple times) to cut through the Benedict English muffin, because the regular knives were not usable. Cappuccino served with no sugar and no tea spoons. Very nice patio, but we will not be back. (However, the Hugo was delicious). read more

I went for brunch yesterday and the vibe was awesome with a DJ , holiday decor and lights and great music . I wonder if this was for just this holiday week/weekend or all weekends since I've only previously been for happy hour. Even though the coffee was cold on almost every refill, the avocado toast more than made up for it. Between the Texas toast used, plenty of avocado or the toasted coconut which took it up a notch, this was perhaps one of the best Avocado toasts I've had. I also added a poached egg and it was exactly what the doctor ordered. My friend got a Caesar salad and an order of fries. The fries too were delicious. read more

Fora - Avocado Toast with a poached egg - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm extremely disappointed with this experience. My mom flew in specifically so we could do afternoon tea together for Mother's Day, and we were really looking forward to it. We even received a confirmation email the day before saying our reservation was set. When we arrived, we were told they weren't doing afternoon tea at all. No prior notice, no explanation that made sense--just a flat "we're not doing it." It completely ruined what was supposed to be a special day. What made it worse is that there was zero effort to make it right. No accommodation, no alternative offered, not even an apology that felt genuine. We were essentially left scrambling to figure out a last-minute plan on a holiday. For something as simple as honoring a confirmed reservation--especially on Mother's Day--this was incredibly unprofessional. I would not trust them for special occasions read more

Quick friendly service. I made a reservation for 6:15 and was seated immediately. Loved the dim lighting!! The house daiquiri, and the fora margarita...would order again. Oh and the 50% off happy hour ends at 6. Had to pay full price read more

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Ordered the impossible smash burger and it was absolutely delicious. Well cooked and the burger was made well. The pasta on the other hand needed more flavor and spice. The guava cheesecake was delicious with a unique taste! The outdoor seating was so cute. We went during the day, but at night time this place would be even nicer. Service was great! Can't wait to come back! read more

Fora - Guava cheesecake - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One word: WOW Tucked in the hotel Lobby of Emily Hotel is Fora. Based on brunch only but the food literally blew me away! Everything tasted impeccable and I can't wait to come back to dine during other hours like HH or dinner cause the food looks amazing too. Vibes are immaculate. Service was quick and very attentive. Appreciate them checking in with us and giving us ample time to check out the menu cause it's been a minute since we all saw each other so it even took us a minute to review the menu. Can't wait to come back. read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute restaurant. The patio and the inside are very cute and our server was very friendly. The drinks are good, but I have had better espresso martinis. The food was good, but nothing special. Portions are big so keep that in mind. It was a good experience overall but somewhat average / forgettable. read more

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I came here yesterday and the ambiance was perfect! The dim lights and table set up was set up just right. I got there close to closing so it wasn't crowded at all. The server was really nice and switched out my dirty glass that was on the table for a new one immediately prior to putting in our order. The spicy Paloma was really good and you can actually taste the jalapeño. The fried chicken sandwich was really good too. The black truffle aioli was okay read more

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Food - 4/5 Service - 3/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Chicken sandwich was fantastic, pork belly was a bit dry. Waiter was really nice but didn't check up on us after food was delivered until 30 mins had passed & we were trying to get some condiments. Outdoor patio space is fun, heaters kept it warm despite 50 degree weather. read more

Fora - Pork belly scramble - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fora is a cute hotel restaurant. I went for happy hour and they have great specials. Drinks aren't very spirit forward, but service and ambiance are amazing. The food was fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced. Overall beautiful classy space. I much prefer going for lunch or happy hour vs breakfast fyi. read more

(G)o or no go - go! Such a beautifully decorated spacious interior, swanky if I may say so (W)ow factor - it has the luxurious hotel lobby vibe and the service is fast and attentive. (A)ge range - lots of hotel guests and trends younger (M)enu - got the restaurant week menu which was three courses: solid burrata, thick fried chicken sandwich and fries, and savory guava cheesecake with mini kiwi cubes on the side read more

I had nice meal here with a friend and the food was wonderful! The mushroom arancini is spectacular! With a very calm ambiance with nice fixture snd elegant simplicity, it was exactly what I needed. To top it off, the service is just right. Great attentiveness, without being overbearing. Overall, I completely recommend it. It's wonderful! read more

I visited Fora for the first time during Restaurant Week and decided to take advantage of their happy hour, but unfortunately...despite their website and menu clearly stating happy hour lasts until 6:30 PM, we arrived at 6:10 PM only to be told it had ended 10 minutes prior--which was both frustrating and misleading. As for the food, it was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the vegan vanilla ice cream, which was a nice highlight. Overall, Fora was just alright, and I likely wouldn't rush back, but I appreciate the effort on the dessert! read more

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Solid 3.5 stars! The patio space is amazing, and service was really good. Food for the price just did not stand out to me but I'd come here for the vibes. read more

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Came here with a group of friends for bottomless brunch. There was a live DJ inside during brunch. He was playing chill, light house music throughout our meal. The music wasn't very loud or noticeable, we honestly forgot the DJ was there a little while after we were all seated and chatting. The interior of Fora is stunning! There was so much natural light pouring in through large windows. In front of the restaurant, there is also a lovely patio with small fire pits throughout. The restaurant was pretty empty while we were there which added to the chill, laid-back environment. Everyone at my table ordered the bottomless brunch package, which comes with an entree and bottomless mimosas for $40. For anyone not participating in bottomless, it's also an option to order a starter & entree for $25 instead. Both of which are excellent deals! I ordered a veggie burger and loved it. They have a house-made veggie patty instead of the usual impossible or beyond burgers, which I appreciated. My partner ordered a breakfast burrito without meat, this was a bit more bland than we would've liked. Not bad but nothing special either. Our waitress was very attentive, refilling our mimosas and checking in with us often. I would come back here to try their happy hour or the weekday lunch menu! read more

If you're reading this review and you're trying to decide if you should stop by here, then the answer is yes! The brunch package is the best deal to get. It comes with a $15 bottomless mimosa upgrade), a starter & an entree. The food was delicious & the mimosas were good! The staff members were amazing shout out to our friend Vasille & our waiter. We've recommended this lowkey spot as a new hit to all of our friends. We will definitely be back with more friends sooner than later. read more

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My husband and I went for happy hour at Fora. The happy hour menu is well priced and has a few cocktails, wines and beers to choose from as well as 4 food items. The lobby area is massive and we didn't make a reservation on a Tuesday so there was plenty of space. The drinks were awesome obviously. Mozzarella bites were good, warm, cheesy and went well with the sauce, can't go wrong. Monkey bread with cilantro lime butter came out so warm and is best eaten while fresh, it's not on the HH menu but we thoroughly enjoyed it still! read more

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The food was pretty good. We went for lunch. The spicy chicken sandwich was good. Coffee was great. The burrito was good as well. The brunch package was a nice touch to the menu wish we had time to enjoy bottomless! The service was good and the ambiance was lovely. Worth a try if you can! read more

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Tucked away in the Emily hotel in busy Fulton market , so nice to see fire pit in their outdoor space on a cool Chicago evening.Met with friends for drinks and dinner and we were going to make an exit as soon as we goth there because it wasn't very crowded. We took a chance and stayed and was well worth it!! Our server Katie was energetic, pleasant and attentive . We ordered various cocktails and beer and I enjoyed my old fashioned very much. The appetizers were burrata, Brussels sprouts salad and monkey bread. All of which were good and quickly brought to the table. We had veggie burgers and flat bread for dinner which was also delicious. Overall a great evening, like the indooor and outdoor space , clean bathrooms and good service . I will be back! read more

I love the ambiance of this place. They have fire pits outside. My friend and I went on a Mon night for happy and hr and I will definitely be back. Cole was our host and he was nice and attentive. The apps are shareable but we both ordered 2 items each. The quality and quantity were great for the price. The wings were fries to perfection and great flavor. The beef meatballs were delicious as well after adding a little salt/pepper. That goes for the guacamole too. We were not disappointed, overall. read more

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This place is really cute. It's great for a happy hour or catch up with friends. There are plenty of seating options and our server was very attentive and quick. There is a limited happy hour menu but they have many options as part of their full menu. I will definitely say the fried mozzarella and goat cheese meatballs were delicious read more

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Food was so good! I loved the ambiance it was super relaxing. The service was very good as well. Everyone was super nice and friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

Fora - Smash burger with avocado, bacon, and egg along with truffle fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had a couple of apps, which were delicious. We had orange wine & a cocktail each, which were very good. Service was excellent! Very chill environment and definitely recommended. read more

Fora - Orange wine - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a beautiful space. I went here for a Christmas wreath making class and really enjoyed myself. I must go back to enjoy food and drinks, as the food looked delicious. There was a nice crowd of people at the restaurant which is attached to a hotel. The artwork and the decor was beyond beautiful. They also have a rooftop with great views. read more

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This restaurant is located in the Emily Hotel. By combining a cozy and fancy vibe, the interior is warm and inviting. I enjoyed the salmon rice bowl with the green goddess dressing. I would describe the dressing as... green! A pleasant combination of cilantro, herbs, and lemon. Our waitress Shayla was delightful! She made our dining experience memorable with her kind presence and positive personality. I would recommend dining at this establishment. read more

Fora - Salmon Rice Bowl - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a lovely time here. I came with a friend and service was excellent. Our server was attentive and even checked in before happy hour was over to make sure we didn't miss anything off the menu. We split the meatballs and the guac off the happy hour menu. The serving size was large. For happy hour, I expected maybe two meatballs; there were 4 and they were large. The sauce was excellent. The meat was slightly dry but overall tasty. The guac was smooth and well seasoned, and the chips were great. I ordered the steak frites. The ribeye was cooked exactly like I wanted, and at 14 oz, I had enough left over for the next day. The fries were also good and well seasoned. The dish also comes with bordelaise sauce, and it was one of the better ones I've had. My friend ordered the roast chicken, which was cooked and seasoned well. The Brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes were excellent as well. We each ordered the Empress and I ordered the Written Word. Both were good and the Written Word was strong. The dining room was lovely and had a nice calm ambiance, and the bathroom was clean. I would definitely return to try the rest if the menu. read more

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We came to Fora before our movie at the Rooftop Cinema above. Overall, delicious meal! Monkey bread: 4.5/5 Such a surprising and delicious combo of cilantro lime butter with the warm, cheesy bread. The favorite of the night! Meatballs:4/5 The meatballs had a satisfying bite and featured dollops of creamy goat cheese on top -- the cheese was soft and slightly colder than the warm meatballs and sauce, which added such a lovely flavor and texture profile. I wish the meatballs had a little more spice to them. The toast was thick and buttery. Great dish. Burrata: 4.5/5 A great cheese with toast and a delicious salad mix of peppery arugula with creamy pesto and an acidic lemony flavor. The best part was the crunchy fresh pear and pistachios. Paired excellently with the cheese. Flatbread: 3.5/5 Classic flatbread. Cheesy, meaty, good crust. Was a great size to split between two people after three appetizers. Yummy, but no surprises or risks taken here! For drinks, we tried two: The espresso martini was strong and tasty, but did have quite a bit of loose grinds in it. It did not stop me from downing the whole drink, though... The New York sour was sweet and absolutely delightful. Definitely one that I would reorder. Beautifully presented, as well. The food was great, the service was great, and I really enjoyed my time here overall. However, we sat on the patio for a 7:30 pm reservation and it quickly turned into gnat-central. The patio is very pretty and has many light fixtures. It also has some fire pits, but those were not lit. I will not be eating outside at Fora again for any later reservations to avoid the bugs -- if you're having lunch or brunch, sit outside! If it's dark out, best to eat inside. read more

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Came here with friends last weekend. I was surprised to be able to get a reservation so easily given the neighborhood. Strange how these things work. It was pretty dead when we arrived. We had a bunch of appetizers. Brussel sprout salad was kind of ok. Not too flavorful. Brussel sprouts can be kinda bitter and they didn't have enough flavor to country balance that. I did like the monkey bread. Decent bread. Lastly, the burrata was ok. For dinner I shared a veggie burger. It was good. It was a custom made veggie burger instead of impossible or beyond, which I enjoyed. More places need a custom burger. Fries were fine. In also shaded a veggie flatbread, though it wasn't that great. Nobody really ate it. Didn't do dessert, so overall it was an ok experience. I still can't understand why it's so dead. read more

I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. We sat on the patio and it was super cozy and cute! We came for drinks and light appetizers and got an order of the bread, which was extremely underwhelming and small. Considering the pricing, I don't think I would come back to try the entrees. However, our waitress was extremely sweet and answered any questions that we had! She even surprised us with cocktails which were delicious. read more

Fora - Bread - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted to like Fora!! I was so excited that I actually booked brunch here for my birthday two weekends ago, a table for four at 11:30am. When we walked in we were a little confused, there's no signage and it looked like a dead-zone. We entered near the hotel lobby and kind of stood there awkwardly until we went up to the bar and asked where we can check in. He gestured to the other side of the room. We walked to the other side of the restaurant to the host stand to check in. There was only two other tables in the whole restaurant.. and it was prime Saturday brunch time, middle of the summer in the West Loop. We asked if we could sit outside (I mentioned we preferred outside seating in the reservation), and we were told we can't 'because the seats are wet'. It rained overnight.. but at this point it's 11:30am, sun has been out for hours.. but no one wiped down the seats? At that point I would have offered to wipe down the table myself if it meant we could enjoy the patio. They weren't going to give us the option to sit outside, so we got a booth in the silent dining room. Our waiter....... was interesting. After our first interaction with him- my parents, my friend and I all look at each other dumbfounded wondering if we all caught the same thing. We started laughing because it was so awkward... he's just looking at us silently like he's hungover and mad, or maybe still feeling funky from the night before? Not sure.. but the entire interaction with him from start to finish was pretty painful. Even though there were only two other tables in the entire restaurant (and an empty bar..), we had to flag him over almost every time. For food- we ordered the Yogurt Parfait to share which honestly was so good. It had fruit, and pumpkin seed granola.. I thought it was outstanding. To eat I ordered the Avocado Toast and a side of bacon, which I also thought was pretty good. We also got the bottle of champagne with juices- but as I'm looking at the menu now it seems like they now offer Bottomless Mimosas? We would have ordered that if we knew it was an option. On top of all this it was my birthday brunch- which realistically could have been spent anywhere. Waiter did not acknowledge it, and it felt like a waste of a Saturday morning. I was looking for some sun, good food, and a good time. Instead we got silence, indoors while the weather was perfect, and a waiter who was mentally somewhere else. Why have a nice patio when you won't let anyone sit on it if it rained 5 hours before you even open? If a restaurant has a nice patio and wants to attract guests... you should probably have a system for wiping it down or covering them? Seemed like a waste and I imagine that's why we were one of the only patrons in the restaurant during a prime time. Overall.... after a lack-luster birthday spent here, I'm not dying to come back. read more

Fora - Yogurt Parfait... actually really good! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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