Dining & Refreshments
Levy Restaurants, in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, is reimagining the food and beverage experience at Symphony Center. From lobby bars serving thoughtful selections to sit-down dining experiences and unforgettable private events, the two world-class institutions are now working together to deliver an elevated concert experience.
Forte at Symphony Center, coming late fall!
Symphony Center’s new restaurant, Forte, will offer a contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine. Get a sneak peek and learn more about Forte at Symphony Center.
Audience dining now available at the Thomas Club
The Richard & Helen Thomas Club (located on the ninth floor of Symphony Center with sweeping views of Lake Michigan), is now open on select dates for audience dining. When not reserved for Club Member dining (an amenity for Chicago Symphony Orchestra donors), the Thomas Club will offer ticket holders delightful dining experiences right here at Symphony Center.
Learn more below about dates available and custom menus created to correspond with select concert programming — such as one planned for The Princess Bride in Concert — giving patrons another sensory option to enhance the concertgoing experience.
Audience Dining: à la carte menus
Reservations available through Tock
Friday, December 2, 5:30-8 p.m.
Menu | The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Celebrates Dave Brubeck
Sunday, December 18, 5-7:30 p.m.
Menu | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass
December 16-23
Brunch Menu | Dinner Menu | Merry, Merry Chicago!
January 12-14 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Menu | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert
Tuesday, February 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Menu | Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, February 26, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Menu | Marc-André Hamelin
Thursday, March 2, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Menu | Joshua Bell & Daniil Trifonov
Saturday, March 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Menu | Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Sunday, March 5, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Menu | Kodo One Earth Tour
Friday, March 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Menu | Maria Schneider Orchestra: Data Lords
Sunday, March 19, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Menu | Hilary Hahn
Friday, March 24, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Menu | An Evening with John Williams
Audience Dining: ticketed themed event style menus
Reservations available through Tock
Friday, November 25, 5-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 26, 5-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 27, 12:30-3 p.m.
Member Dining
Available for CSO Classical concerts, Member Dining is a donor benefit for those who give $4,500 or more a year to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, and for Stradivarian Associates of the Theodore Thomas Society. Reservations may be made by calling 312-294-3585 or emailing The Club. For information about making a gift to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, please call 312-294-3165.
Local Restaurant Partners
Check out our list of local restaurant partners for more dining options.
Refreshments at Symphony Center
Enjoy drinks and snacks before the performance or during intermission at various bars located throughout Symphony Center, including the Bass Bar in the Rotunda and most of the lobby spaces in Orchestra Hall. Please note, all Symphony Center bars are cashless, and concessions may not be available for some events. Only bottled water is permitted inside the hall for most concerts.