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    Society 1854

    3.7 (38 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM

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    Scott G.

    Amazing food, super-attentive service, great food - Loved it! Great time with some incredible food. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I had everything the way the chef suggested and it was worth every moment. Thank you!

    Strawberry dessert
    Casey J.

    I was fortunate enough to be invited to a trial feeding in preparation of opening. We were warmly greeted and seated at our leisure as I wanted to have a cocktail in the bar before dining (prefect cocktails were had). Once seated, our sever Tad went over the menu and highlighted some of the local ingredients. Our party of 4 started with the bone marrow aka beef butter as the server put it, clams, watermelon/burrata salad, and couscous. I ordered the wagyu filet with hollandaise for my main course. So good! It was cooked to my exact liking and the sauce was perfectly balanced. Sides were zucchini, beans, and asparagus. All were delicious. The pole beans were tender yet had a slight crunch, and I loved the addition of grilled peaches to the zucchini! Dessert was also enjoyed by all. So excited to have this beautiful restaurant in town and cannot wait to go back.

    Spicy Braised Pork Sandwich
    Chris D.

    Stopped in during the week for lunch. The hotel in itself is really nice. Everything looks and smells so new and nice! The valet parking guys are fantastic...really everyone that works there is super nice and personable. When we went into the hotel someone greeted us and walked us to the restaurant and gave us a little history on why the restaurant was named Society 1854. Very cool! Started out with a Moscow Mule, and while I was disappointed it didn't come in a copper mug it was quite delicious! We ordered the Charcuterie Board for an appetizer and it was very good. For my entrée I ordered the Spicy Braised Pork Sandwich. It came on a toasted sesame seed bun and had Gochujang, Sesame Greens and garlic mayo. While there were a couple pieces of dry pork, overall the sandwich was tender. It was tasty with just a little kick of spice. Came with house made potato chips that were good as well. My dining partner had the Wagyu burger, and while she ordered it well done it still looked juicy inside. She raved about how good it was. I enjoyed my visit however the price was a bit too high for me to frequent. Typical hotel prices for sure. Worth a try for sure though!

    Cuban and chips
    Josh N.

    Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night and the place was pretty dead at 630, unfortunately a large group got seated behind us and the way the building is set up you are basically eating in the lobby and large hall way and the acoustics are terrible and a lot of echoing. I still have to give 5 stars because our server was exceptional. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was a bit overwhelmed with a couple large groups so a little slow for us but her attitude and attention to detail made up for anything. They gave me my Black Manhattan on the house due to slow service. That drink was strong to say the least. They normally fry their brussel sprouts but to accommodate a gluten free diet they sauteed them and gave a garlic aioli that was very good. My wife enjoyed her bunless burger and salad but the burger was a bit over cooked. My cuban sandwich was top notch and I really enjoyed the home made crunchy chips. Overall the prices are a bit higher for what it is but given the area etc its about right. If I'm in the area again I wouldn't mind stopping in to try some other items on the menu.

    Brent S.

    We went to society 1854 for their thanksgiving lunch event - the area they had sectioned off was very nice and they added to the mood with a saxophone musician. Food was served family style so you really felt "at home" with whoever you were sharing the meal with. The waiters and waitresses were all very kind and fun to talk to. The thanksgiving meal was a traditional thanksgiving dinner. They poured us complimentary cranberry mimosas and gave us as much dessert as we could take home (they literally gave us a container and told us to fill it up with sweets haha). I don't have a picture of the food but the setting and dessert table looked amazing.

    Lani P.

    Although the menu itself is not super vegan friendly, the staff was VERY accommodating! The chef offered to modify the special and created a vegan farro risotto with veggies, microgreens and a butternut squash purée. Be still, my heart! One of the best meals I can remember having! It had subtle spices, layered flavors and was cooked to perfection. The chef is obviously a magician in the kitchen! I can't wait to stay here again and see what he can create next time!

    Whole sea bass with a ginger slaw
    Paul C.

    2nd trip and it's officially 5 stars. The wait staff is so good and every dish for both of us has been on point. If the restaurant was in a better "ambiance location", it would possibly be my favourite in town.

    Violette - excellent!

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    They only had a Buffay. There was no menu to choose food from. Not a good place to eat.

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    The food leaves way too much to be desired. The burger I ordered was burnt to a crisp. The bar and drinks however are nice.

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    Service was great. Subtle take on classics but good food and fresh ingredients. Did not disappoint.

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    Thank you for the great review! We greatly appreciate it. Grant

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    On a business trip - ate in the bar - service was super slow / ordered soup and veggie appetizer- soup was cold and veggies were weak

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    Annie's Irish Pub

    Annie's Irish Pub

    3.3(30 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
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    Fun little watering hole in the captiol district. If you're heading there before a concert, plan…read moreaccordingly! It can be busier than say a normal weekeday night. They serve a large variety of drinks and beers on tap. It has a large spacious interior and great outdoor patio. It's a nice stop on your way to CHI.

    Annie's is an Irish bar in the Capitol District, and it's a nice option for a few drinks that's a…read morelittle bit more laid back than a few others in that area. We were doing a pub crawl and had a drink at each of the Capitol District bars. I think Annie's would rank probably in the middle somewhere of the places we tried. The ambiance is like a "hole in the wall" style pub with concrete floors and booths like you'd find in Dublin. There's an area at the back with leather chairs, dart boards, and a few board games. I'm not sure if it gets pretty busy at times, but we were the only group of people there when we went, and it seemed rather large and empty. The bartender was a little snippety, but I wasn't sure if this was part of the "schtick" or not, because she wasn't mean or rude, just a little short and hurrying us up to order (humming the Jeopardy theme song when someone was looking at the menu to decide). I took it as funny, so not mad about it or anything. I liked the vibe of the place feeling like you're in Ireland almost, but the cost is a bit expensive for the tiny beer sizes you get. Also you would think for trying to be an Irish pub type theme, they'd serve drinks in real pint glasses, but I got a tiny 12oz or so plastic cup of beer for $5. There are some good things about Annie's, but I think I prefer a few other places in The Capitol District, like Let it Fly or Roxxy.

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    Society 1854 - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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