We went here for the second time and was pleased with everything Hampton Social had to offer. We got a martini, bang bang shrimp, and a salad. It was a really quick turn around time after we ordered, the food came out so fast. Our waiter was nice and attentive for the most part. The seating is bar seating, regular tables and tall tables. Love the vibe of the restaurant, very modern and chic. It is clean and not unreasonably priced. Probably will be back here in the future :) read more

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We walked in on a Friday afternoon around 4:00. No one was there to greet us for a few minutes. We saw workers busy & a couple of them just texting. Finally a guy comes up, still texting and says 2? Ok, not the best welcome. But the place was decorated so cute for Christmas & it was warm & cozy. So we're were happy. Also, didn't ask where we'd like to sit. The bar/restaurant area had people & lots of open booths. We were sat in the front. Our server was attentive & friendly. We both got warm lobster rolls. I got French fries, my guy got chips. Both delish. $38 was well worth it. Lots of lobster, perfect garlic roll. They had holiday drink specials, and appetizers too. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Always a big fan of Hampton Social! First time at the River North location, and it did not disappoint. Our drinks were delicious, we got the pink reverie, I like is yacht , and espresso martini. The Pink Reverie was our favorite, but they were all delicious. John our waiter was attentive and knew the menu well. For entrees we we ordered the Caesar salad, truffle lobster bisque and melt, and shrimp tacos. Don't sleep on the salsa for those tacos! What really put is over the edge was the kitchen made too much crab and shrimp bruschetta, and even though we were all full, we couldn't say no to that! We would absolutely go back again. read more

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This restaurant applies 20% auto gratuity to the bill. It's not made very evident and the server didn't mention it. I find it very sneaky when restaurants do that. It makes me not want to go back ever, which is the case with this restaurant. read more

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I've waited a few years to visit this spot & it was worth the wait... Service was amazing from the time I walked inside. The hostess was extremely pleasant with a big smile in her face. " made my day :) To play it safe I ordered the double Wagu smash burger with fresh potato chips 10/10 & an old fashioned 10/10 My server, Nigel recommended both food and drink, and he sold me. His customer service was unmatched. Very patient , very consistent polite and friendly. I highly recommend this place on Mondays, And ask for Nigel he's the best. read more

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Went to Hampton Social club while visiting Chicago for lollapalooza. Thought they had a really solid brunch menu with an assortment of fun drinks as well. I ordered the fried fish sandwich - was a big fan of the pickles and overall thought it tasted like a lighter alternative to a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Parmesan fries were also a great addition - they even come with a side of truffle mayo. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You're basically paying for the aesthetic here. The food and drinks are decent but way overpriced for what it is. The interior is super cute! If you're looking for a girl's brunch with a coastal photo op, this is the place to go! As a Californian, the restaurant really did remind me of home, which I appreciated. They did have very aesthetic drinks as well. I got one that glittered which was cool. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beachy vibe! Decor was super pretty and there was even live music playing which is always such a treat! Food was tasty but portion sizes could be larger (specifically the spinach dip). Our waitress was super sweet - we didn't feel rushed at all. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - SPINACH DIP MARGHERITA MONKEY BREAD LEMONADE or PALMER - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had a Saturday evening reservation and were promptly seated. The place was nicely decorated for the holidays. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often. Started with a round of drinks and skipped the apps since we were in a rush to make a movie nearby. We got the smash burger and upcharged the side to fries, dynamite shrimp and then a side of Mac and cheese and carrots. The burger was a bit overcooked and wasn't really smash burger. No crispy edges or anything. Seemed more like 2 thin patties, but not smashed. Flavor was good, meat quality seemed good, but needed some sauce. Fries were great. The dynamite shrimp was tasty, well fried but we wish it had a bit more spice. The Mac and cheese and carrots were both delicious! read more

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OMG! This restaurant hit all the bullets on my list. The decor is so beautiful and elegant. Live music, great food, and chipper staff. I ate here for Father's day. I had rhe most AMAZING eggs of my life. So fluffy, bright and fresh. The lightly fluffed French toast with a taste of lemon, to die for! The drinks were also good. I had the strawberry mint something lol It taste like a strawberry water with alcohol. Not to sweet not to strong but just right. Let's just say if a Sunny Day was a place. I would totally dine here again. 5 stars read more

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We hosted our joint 40th birthday party at The Hampton Social River North, and it could not have gone better! The party planner was amazing -- super responsive, organized, and helped us build the perfect food menu for our group. Every guest raved about the food; everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had the cute front room, which was the perfect vibe -- bright, stylish, and felt special without being stuffy. The only minor hiccup was that drinks came out a little slow at times, but honestly, it didn't take away from how much fun we had. Overall, such a great spot for a celebration -- highly recommend booking here for any party or event! read more

We tried The Hampton Social for lunch while on a business trip to Chicago. This chain restaurant has beach vibes with wicker throughout and nautical decor in blue and white. I thoroughly enjoyed my warmshrimp roll made with butter on a toasted bun. The accompanying chips were also good. You can also get it cold and creamy. They tried to seat us on the heated patio and it was stiflingly hot right by heater. He kindly moved us inside. read more

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Stumbled upon this place for happy hour on a Friday while visiting Chicago for the first time. We saddled up to the bar and were pleasantly surprised with the HH menu. All the drinks we had were delicious and service was prompt. There was live music and it is pumped throughout the restaurant (including the bathroom!) Which is such a nice touch. Beautiful space as well -- it's hard to tell from the street since it's higher than the street level. read more

Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 drew me here for dinner! The menu had some great options to choose from so I went with a few others so we could share!! Had the Sand and Smoke cocktail and I think the brown sugar bourbon makes it sweeter than expected! I am such a fan of the honey glazed brussels sprouts here! The roast was so crisp, and the honey glaze gave it a wonderful sweet and savory taste! YUM. The whipped goat cheese and almonds also make the dish taste different than others I've had elsewhere. Dynamite shrimp came out hot and crispy, and heavy on the creamy chili sauce taste. The main dishes we had were okay (honey glazed norwegian salmon, filet mignon, & truffle lobster melt & bisque), but nothing that was a must-try or standout in terms of taste, and portions felt a little small. I thought the tomato bisque was very tart, as well. Got to try all three desserts on the CRW menu (caramel lava cake, triple threat chocolate cake, & apple crumble). The caramel lava cake was the best of the three, by far!! It was ooey, gooey and decadent. The vanilla gelato tasted like vanilla bean and was a nice cold contrast to the warm lava cake. Enjoyed same vanilla gelato and contrast on the apple crumble but the apples on the apple crumble were a little bland. The chocolate cake was exactly what I imagined it to be, and actually tasted better chilled as leftovers. The restaurant is spacious with a nice, warm and elevated ambiance. Attentive service. Had a good time but don't think I'd come back for CRW. The regular prices for the same dishes are a bit pricey for what it is. It's definitely a vibe in the restaurant though if you don't like casual dining! read more

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Summertime Chi' delivered and then some! My sister who is a brunch connoisseur recommend the Hampton Social! Beautiful vibe on the rooftop, perfect weather and delicious food. We caught an uber from our hotel although the could've walked as it was such a nice day! Everything at the Hampton Social was so fresh! the Drinks were top tier. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the French toast and burrito! I remember everyone on that roof top that afternoon laughing, and having such a great time! The service was excellent and attentive! Would definitely recommend! read more

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this is like the 7th stop on our restaurant week tour and this place was very mid. Let me start by saying Victor G was beyond nice and attentive, also the buss boy, host, and bartender. The food was another story tho. the appetizers were really good beside the 4 Brussels you get with the appetizer, crab and lobster bruschetta was super bomb. The salmon was overly fishy and not seasoned. the best part of the dish was the greens (sad), the "roasted carrots" were also not roasted enough because they were still hard. The bisque was good but the lobster melt was also unseasoned and underwhelming. they didn't even have one of the desserts but the lava cake was amazing. Chocolate cake was mid and store bought. The vibe felt like a boat/ beach house w/ a bar and tvs. "poop deck" sign for the bathroom was funny too. only gave it 3 stars because the staff was so cool. Food should've gotten 2 stars read more

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Found this place in passing and decided to stop in on a Friday afternoon which led into happy hour. I had the buttery lobster roll which was delicious and everything I expected for it to be--Market price ran about $40.00. Food was on the pricey side as everything on the menu was about $20.00 and up. Cocktails were quite punchy which I could appreciate; can't remember the name of the drink but I believe it's called island water or tequila water lol it's their spin on a classic margarita--Can't go wrong with that one, it's the perfect balance. Would definitely come back to this place especially for happy hour! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My second time at Hampton Social, but my first time at this location. Both locations are gorgeously decorated and match their theme of the Hamptons. The food is good but very pricey for the quantity to be honest. I ordered the shrimp tacos and it didn't come with a good amount of filling unfortunately but the sauce was good and the shrimps were cooked well. Their drinks are also average for the price. Overall this place is for the aesthetics. I do hear they do cute private events! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Shrimp Tacos Hampton Frosé - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our first official night in Chicago, this was where we landed for dinner. This location is walking distance from the voco IHG Hotel and convenient to the Riverwalk. The ambiance is very nice with the nautical decor, a grass wall and indoor/outdoor dining. We didn't make a reservation but on this Thursday evening it wasn't very busy. A few couples and groups from happy hour were still hanging out. We were immediately seated at a high top table by the bar overlooking the street. It was so hot and the breeze coming through was nice. Their menu has some fun seafood dishes, chicken, salads and cocktails. We skipped the drinks this time but ordered dinner. We shared the roasted brussel sprouts (no photo), shrimp tacos, Greek bowl, and the chicken sandwich. They were out of the fish sandwich (original order) so it must be a hit! We really enjoyed our entrees - like surprisingly good. The brussel sprouts were amazing! Our server was chill, but attentive. They easily split the bill 4 ways and no automatic gratuity. I learned they have a few locations and recently opened in my home town too! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Came here last night after our Christmas party with my girls! I was super excited to get the lobster roll because it's always delicious. I had hoped to sub the chips that come with it for truffle fries, even with an upcharge, but the waitress said that wasn't possible. Always do this every time I order or come to this restaurant and it's never been an issue. My friend and I decided to split an order of truffle fries from the appetizer menu instead. Since we ordered the fries separately, I asked if I could substitute the chips for a different side, and she said I could swap them for a side salad. However, she failed to mention there would be an additional charge for that, which was frustrating when the check came. Had I known about the extra cost upfront, I might have ordered differently. To make things worse, our truffle fries were cold, which was disappointing. On the bright side, the guy who brought us our food suggested hot garlic butter for our lobster rolls, and that was an awesome touch--it really elevated the dish. Overall, I feel like I just caught them on a bad night. The food and experience are usually better, so I'm hoping next time will be back to their usual standard. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great scene, amazing food! Service was amazing and hosts were quite accommodating despite us being late for my reservation.

5 years later - still loving this place. Easy to book via Open Table, easy to pay via InKind or online. Our server Marco was awesome - not only friendly and attentive, but also pulled off a small birthday surprise for me :) All the food was great as well - this might be a hot take, but their lobster roll tasted better than most places I tried in NYC, Boston, or Maine/New Hampshire. Drinks were excellent, too. Only reason for 4 stars - the mandatory gratuity part threw me off. This is usually something that people get charged for parties of 6-8 or more, not every single guest. Also, while I appreciated their live music (the guy is really talented), it was a bit too loud and I felt like people at the restaurant were shouting over it. read more

This review is based on a very limited work function happy hour. A group of us got there around 4:30 to get our drinks on. Besides the other groups within our company, there were plenty of people whom had gotten their grooves started. Definitely a fun, lively atmosphere. Servers were awesome and attentive. It might have been the spot we grabbed, but our server Karla was more than amazing in not letting our wells dry for a second. Tapas were ordered by the company and they were all above average. All in all, it was definitely a good time. If I get a chance to come again, I'd definitely give it another try. read more

I went here on a corporate dinner. We had a party of about 20 people. We sat at a very long table and had a couple different servers. As you would expect with the party that big timing and distribution of entrees and appetizers and drinks is tough. The food was good and came in out the right temperature. The drinks were also solid. But nothing really blew me away and considering the price I'm not sure that I would go back on my own. But they were easily able to accommodate the corporate dinner so I got to give him that read more

Oh my goodness 5 thousand stars, the food is awesome, the drinks were fantastic and the service was out of this world. The ambiance is like being at a yacht club, there was a lady with a guitar that was singing. I just can't tell you enough how flipping awesome this place is. But the best part was the employees, they deserve two thumbs up and a raise lol. Caroline was our bartender, she was fun and outgoing. The staff made me laugh because they all got a long , you could feel that their a close knit group. Then there was Rome, I did not think he knew how to smile but I finally saw him smile. You could feel the positive energy from the staff and that is what you want when you're at a restaurant. There was plenty of tv's to watch a game, it was walking distance from the local areas. I hope the general manager is this restaurant reads this review because you have one of the best staff ever! So if you go check it out and Caroline is there tell her Nicole said hi. read more

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It's always nice when a restaurant accommodates you even though you walk in less than an hour before they close. The service was really good. The food was just amazing. We had the shrimp tacos and clam chowder. The depth of the flavors really made these dishes stand out. The bacon in the clam chowder and the fact that it was really steaming was such a plus for this dish. It was enough for a whole meal. The tacos were very generously filled and very flavorful. We had the Palm and pepper drink which was excellent. read more

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What a cute little relaxing vibe for Chicago! The food was phenomenal and we sat at the bar and Jakob was an excellent bartender! The happy hour prices were amazing for the spicy marg and oysters but the star of the show was the warm lobster roll on Texas toast which melted in your mouth. Will be back for sure thank you for having us! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - FRESH OYSTERS* LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went for Valentine's Day dinner. We were obsessed. The vibes were everything.the service was outstanding. The food was amazing. We shared the calamari for an appetizer, I had the shrimp tacos and they were some of my favorite I ever had. They were filling and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. My husband had the lobster roll, he couldn't get enough of it. I highly recommend going here for a date night! read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice vibes, lots of space. Good place for social hangouts. I got the lobster roll in Manhattan style, it was delicious but honestly way too expensive for the portion size. I had mine cut in half, but even then $29 for the whole thing is overpriced. Service was okay since it took us a while to get seated. But during the meal the service was fine. read more

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Waited 30 minutes for this? Waitress asked us if we had received yet. Who else you think is bringing it out?? Other food was good though. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Some HS Caramel Lava Cake - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Caroline is the BEST! If it wasn't for her, I would probably be leaving a bad review. I was there on friday 1/16 with a friend around 730/ 8pm. Prior to the rush, we had a great salad, great rose & great service, with Caroline who was bartending by herself on a friday night....then the rush came, from all directions. Major kudos to the way she was handling it, her entire bar filled up and the dining room was also clearly picking up judging by the tickets she was trying to tend to in her well..which all seemed to happen in minutes. It was so truly appalling to me to notice her manager just sitting there on his laptop offering not even a single finger of help until I had to prompt him. Even simply greeting the guests with menus would have helped her. Instead he went in her well, unable to make drinks efficiently (even picked up a recipe card at one point). I had to tell him to get out of her way. I needed a glass of wine and my friend needed a beer. Something he surely could manage to do for us, and probably half the people sitting at the bar while staying out of her way at the same time..but still..why was she alone on a friday night?!!! (especially with bassment closed for a private event next door) Thankful that the manager actually seemed to receive my feedback, but i hope that's not a normal night over there. Caroline handled the rush like a champ and a smile on her face the whole time!!! Learn how to support your staff guys! Communicate!! read more

Very cute brunch place! The server was so kind and even helped us with adjusting the AC/Vent that was blowing on us! Monkey bread -- wow this monkey bread is soooooo good, I almost got full off it it. Great shareable option and worth the price! Denver Scramble -- the egg part of the dish tasted good but nothing too special. However, the HASH BROWNS I think were the best hash browns I've ever had, not joking at all. It was creamy and I loved it. Forgot to take a photo, but a heads up that the largest size for drinks comes in a literal gigantic clam shell. Make sure that if you're sharing, you're sitting close together because it is not easily share with the whole table. read more

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Carolyn and the manager were super sensitive to my food allergies, they went above and beyond to make sure I wouldn't have an allergic reaction. We had brunch. I had the Berry ricotta French toast, which I highly recommend, delicious. My friend had the tuna tartare which he said was really good. We shared a bottle of the Hampton Rose, it was was refreshing and crisp, perfect. Thanks. read more

The Hampton Social - River North - Berry ricotta French toast, tuna tartare and two glasses of Hampton Rose in the bar area. - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ate at Hampton social twice while in town for work. Really appreciated their healthier alternatives compared to other dishes while traveling. Food was all tasty and service decent. Ambiance was very nice as well. read more

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I came here with a huge group recently, and enjoyed our brunch. The service was pretty quick and our server was very nice and attentive. I asked for a sausage add-on to my Hampton Caesar Salad and the kitchen accidentally gave me breakfast sausage (which isn't a huge deal at all), but our server was kind enough to comp the sausage add-on for me. Everyone enjoyed their food. Nothing spectacular or drool-worthy but definitely hit the spot for savory breakfast. The restaurant is super cute inside and very busy on the weekends around brunch time, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation! Overall: I would definitely go back for the nice ambiance and great service, but if you're looking for a unique, not busy, Chicago breakfast I would probably recommend somewhere else. read more

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Food was yummy! Took a long ish time to come out but we were satisfied with everything we tried. read more

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My wife and I walked in for brunch on a Monday at about 11:15 am. We stood at the hostess station for a good 2-3 minutes while the hostess spoke on the phone to somebody about how to contact HR for the company. That wouldn't have been so bad except that she did not acknowledge, look at us or give me acknowledgment that we were waiting and that she would be off the phone in the moment.. Another woman finally walked up and escorted us to a table and gave us menus. We sat there for another five minutes without being acknowledged, offered. We had had enough, so we stood up and left. On the way out the same hostess, who was on the phone, simply said, "Have a nice day," without asking or wondering why we were walking out. Oh, and by the way, the place was nearly empty. read more

Came here for dinner and actually quite liked it! It's a very different vibe for lunch but I think the dinner menu options are actually better. We got the crab cake to share and each got a lobster roll, which were both very good! read more

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This place is a vibe! Like literally you walk in and instantly feel like you're out of town. Think beach town vibes...light, airy, sunny. Live music and packed crowd. Visited for brunch and it did not disappoint. We sat by the window and the windows were opened and man the bees wouldn't leave us alone. We were moved no problem and proceed to indulge on a couple of drinks. I ordered the burger, while fries were kind of cold the burger did not disappoint and our server was adorbs ...so we went easy on him lol. My friend ordered the chicken sandwich with a side salad and again a phenomenal option. We split everything in half and shared our meals. Definitely looking forward to revisiting and trying other menu options. read more

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I truly do love this place. I love the food, I love the employees. But they recently changed the menu and policies. They reduced the shrimp tacos to only two, with the third shrimp taco replaced by a few tortilla chips. Please, list the number of tacos on the menu, so folks don't order expecting the usual three only to be bait and switched. We don't be ordered the 24$=$12 per tacos, anymore. They also made it so there's an auto gratuity of 18%. And it's added BEFORE tax is charged to the entire bill. Not cool you guys. Also, not cool for your waitstaff who not only will be taxed more on tips because of this but also because each employee already has to pay to cover the cost of credit card charges. I get it, things are getting pricey for us all and the place has to turn a profit. It's a privilege to be able to eat out, I know this. But !clearly! communicate these changes on the menu. read more