Somerset
Gold Coast, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Somerset is a practical Gold Coast choice when the plan needs polish, centrality, and flexibility more than a tightly defined culinary point of view. Book it for mixed groups, hotel-adjacent dinners, or an easy Chicago meal; cross-shop more specialized nearby venues if barbecue, steakhouse spend, or a garden-style American setting is the real brief.
About Somerset
Somerset is a Chicago venue open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM with a smart casual dress code.
A flexible Chicago pick when timing matters
The clearest reason to consider Somerset is its daily schedule. With hours from 7 AM to 10 PM every day, it may be useful when a plan needs broad timing rather than a narrowly defined dinner slot. Guests should confirm current offerings directly before building a detailed plan around breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a particular dining experience.
The dress code is smart casual, which makes it reasonable to dress neatly without assuming a formal requirement. For a solo visit, a pair, or a larger party, the safest approach is to use the hours and dress code as the planning baseline, then contact the venue for reservation policies, seating details, and any additional needs.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book Somerset if the priority is a Chicago option with daily 7 AM to 10 PM hours and a smart casual dress code. If your group is choosing based on a specific cuisine, price point, chef, awards history, dietary accommodation, or service format, those details should be confirmed directly before booking.
For broader planning, use Our full Chicago restaurants guide alongside Our full Chicago hotels guide and Our full Chicago bars guide. If the day is built around more than one stop, a wider Chicago plan may be more useful than over-optimizing one meal.
Located inside
HotelViceroy ChicagoFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 1112 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
- Phone
- +13125862150
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Somerset occupies a deliberate middle ground on the Gold Coast: more polished than a neighbourhood bistro but less performative than a tasting-menu temple. The kitchen leans New American with serious, seasonal sourcing, and the room is built for a measured, two-hour service—comfortably intimate without theatrical flourishes. The result is a relaxed, charming dining environment that feels purposeful rather than precious: a place to settle in for thoughtfully executed dishes (from burrata to crispy branzino and house burgers) where the meal’s quality is the draw rather than showy plating or gimmickry.
Best For
This is a smart pick for diners who want finely tuned cooking without a full-blown tasting commitment. Lunch works for a compressed, efficient experience—think power lunches and pre-theatre stops—while dinner unfurls the kitchen’s range and is better when you have time to linger. It suits neighbourhood regulars, business visitors seeking dependable seasonal cooking, and anyone who prefers an elevated but approachable night out. The address and service model position Somerset as a dependable Gold Coast option when you want serious food in a relaxed, well-ordered room.
Ordering Tips
Menus shift between services: lunch compresses choices for a quicker visit, while dinner expands plates and technique. If you’re short on time or headed to a show, opt for the lunch format; book dinner when you want the kitchen to demonstrate range. Standout signatures to seek out include the Crispy Branzino and the Burrata, with the restaurant’s signature burgers offering a more casual anchor. Because Somerset emphasizes seasonal sourcing, ask servers what’s highlighted that week to capture the freshest preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and inviting with Art Deco influences, evoking country club elegance through marina-inspired bar and cozy clubhouse dining areas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crispy Branzino
- Burrata
- signature burgers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1112 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Planning details
Location
1112 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Somerset is not the right fit
For a more price-conscious American meal, start with Blue Door Kitchen & Garden. For a higher-spend steakhouse plan, Maple & Ash is the clearer match.
Restaurant context
How Somerset compares in the Gold Coast set
Somerset is the flexible middle lane: easier to place into a mixed itinerary than Maple & Ash, and less category-specific than Chicago Q. Choose Maple & Ash when the group wants a higher-spend steakhouse night; choose Chicago Q when barbecue is the point rather than a general-purpose dinner.
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is the cleaner value comparison because it is American and $$, so it suits diners who want a more clearly priced, relaxed American option. Somerset makes more sense when the Gold Coast location and a polished room matter more than maximizing value.
The Bellevue and Tavern On Rush are stronger cross-shops for diners deciding by ambiance. Pick Somerset for a calmer all-purpose booking; pick those when the brief is a bigger Gold Coast social night.
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Compare Somerset
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| The Bellevue | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Chicago Q | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Tavern On Rush | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Blue Door Kitchen & Garden | Chicago | American | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Maple & Ash | Chicago | Steakhouse | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6742025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1822024 Michelin Plate |
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How Somerset Chicago compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Somerset?
Somerset is open from 7 AM to 10 PM every day. If you are deciding between lunch, dinner, or another time of day, confirm current service details directly with Somerset.
What should I wear to Somerset?
Somerset's dress code is smart casual. A neat, polished outfit is the safest choice, without assuming a formal dress requirement.
What should a first-timer know about Somerset?
Start with the basics: Somerset is in Chicago, it runs every day from 7 AM to 10 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. Before making plans around a specific cuisine, price point, menu format, or special service, check directly with the venue.
Is Somerset good for solo dining?
The daily 7 AM to 10 PM hours may make planning easier, but seating style and availability should be confirmed directly with Somerset.
Does Somerset handle dietary restrictions?
Guests with allergies or strict dietary needs should contact Somerset directly before visiting.
