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Aria Bar - (312) 444-9494


Aria Bar

The slick spin-off of the Fairmont's adjacent Aria aims to draw hipster and foodie attention to the East Loop.

200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 444-9494
Neighborhoods: Central,Loop
Markets: Chicago, IL Metro



Owner Message

  • Culturally Inspired
  • Sari-inlaid Tables
  • Traditional Noodle House

Blending equal parts restaurant and lounge, Aria Bar is an adult's playground, anchored by a gold amorphic sofa and an illuminated sushi station, Aria Bar is a sensory experience set to a global soundtrack. Sari-inlaid tables, influenced by traditional noodle houses in Japan, provide communal space to enjoy aria bar's noodle menu, while private recesses enhanced by gold and amber shears provide a discreet getaway to experience aria bar's exemplory sushi and sake. East meets West at Aria Bar, Chicago's only sushi club.


Tips

  • Where to Sit
    Those craving privacy can slide into one of several nooks created by coiled drapes and angled seating.
  • Know Before You Go
    Adventurous eaters should put their dining fates in the practiced hands of Chef BK, who, with a nod, will happily create a customized menu based on preferences and what is particularly fresh that day.


Customer Reviews

Nice atmosphere, Minimal wine selection
Reviewed by ganative79 on 2007-01-30T11:14:14Z

Visited the Aria Bar while staying at the Fairmont. I liked the atmosphere and would imagine that there?s plenty of people watching during the weekend. I was very disappointed in the wine selection, only 8 selections or so split b/w reds and whites, with the cheapest glass being $12. The food was subpar at best. While the miso soup was good, the beef noodle bowl was practically inedible. The broth was over-flavored and of course the veggies and noodles absorbed the unpleasant flavor. However, the beef strips were good, all 4 little pieces of them. My coworkers said the food in the main restaurant is better.

Pros: Atmosphere, plenty of seating

Cons: Poor wine list, pitiful food

Great place to sit and have a drink
Reviewed by luvs2travel on 2006-11-22T16:43:38Z

We visited the old Aria bar which was very nice and the very next day were astonished to see that it was entirely torn apart for remodeling. When we returned it was an entirely new bar which looked great. It has a sushi bar that looks pretty good, we haven't tried it... yet. This is definitely a great people watching place and has many interesting spots to sit and talk. The waitresses are prompt and friendly. And on this visit we had a waitress when had served us before in the Fairmonts reception/lounge area. Unfortuantely we cannot remember her name, but she was really nice and attentive. And she knew her wine list, she was able to give a good description of and recommendations of the various wines.