Rafael’s · Lunch & Dinner
A Table Facing Grant Park
Comfort classics and new American favorites on Michigan Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the Art Institute.
Lunch & Dinner
Comfort Food with a View
Comfort food classics and new American favorites, served with a view of Grant Park and Michigan Avenue.
Burgers, club sandwiches, Caesar salads, shrimp cocktail, lamb, and strip steak. Stop in for a quick lunch before the museums, or settle in for dinner after a day in the city.
- Serving
- Lunch and dinner. Hours change with the season; the front desk has today’s times.
- View
- Grant Park and Michigan Avenue
Your Day
Museums, Lunch, and a Nightcap
See the Impressionists
The Art Institute of Chicago is about a 10-minute walk up Michigan Avenue.
Lunch at Rafael’s
Come back for a burger, a club sandwich, or a Caesar salad, with Grant Park out the window.
Dinner, Then a Drink
Settle in for lamb or strip steak, then finish the night in the Congress Lounge.
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Questions About Rafael’s
Does the Congress Plaza Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. Rafael’s serves lunch and dinner inside the hotel, with a view of Grant Park and Michigan Avenue. The Gazebo serves breakfast, and the Congress Lounge serves drinks and pub food.
What are Rafael’s hours?
Rafael’s serves lunch and dinner. Hours change with the season, so call the front desk at (312) 427-3800 for today’s times.
What kind of food does Rafael’s serve?
Comfort food classics and new American favorites: burgers, club sandwiches, Caesar salads, shrimp cocktail, lamb, and strip steak.
Is Rafael’s near the Chicago museums?
Yes. The Art Institute of Chicago is about a 10-minute walk up Michigan Avenue, and the Field Museum on Museum Campus is about 20 minutes on foot.
Can I host a private dinner at the hotel?
Yes. Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and team dinners have a home here. Email our catering team at Catering@congressplazahotel.com.
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Stay Upstairs
Dinner, Then Room to Unwind
Everything is under one roof, and Grant Park is outside the door.