private dining The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant 1401 South Michigan Avenue 312.786.1401 chicagofirehouse.com For more information, please contact our Private Dining Sales & Event Manager privatedine@chicagofirehouse.com
Plan your event in a historical landmark building. Originally built in 1905 and located in the South Loop at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 14th Street, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant offers turn-of-the century charm with a variety of unique settings to host your special event. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering, corporate meeting or a large celebration, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant will help you find the perfect solution. The Mayor s Room is equipped for small business meetings, the Veranda and Patio provide beautiful warm weather settings, and the Parlor Rooms create an elegant space for a wedding reception. Our Private Dining & Special Events Manager will help you plan a unique private dining event where Chicago history, great food, and elegant surroundings combine to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
private dining rooms THE PALMER PARLOR reflects the rich history and integrity of the firehouse with reclaimed hardwood floors and rich walnut walls. Once home to the Fire Chief s Room in 1905, this elegant space has large windows overlooking Michigan Avenue and faces north, allowing for natural light. The Palmer Parlor has its own private bar and can accommodate 64 people seated and 100 for a cocktail reception. THE KIMBALL PARLOR shares a similar aesthetic to the Palmer Parlor with reclaimed hardwood floors and rich walnut walls. Unique features of the Kimball Parlor include a fireplace, large windows allowing for an abundance of natural light, and a view of the veranda. The Kimball Parlor accommodates 48 seated and 75 for a cocktail reception. The Palmer Parlor and the Kimball Parlor can be combined to accommodate 140 people seated or 225 for a cocktail reception. THE MAYOR S ROOM is warm and sophisticated with large windows, vintage exposed brick, and a built-in fireplace. The 46" TV can be used in business meetings for presentations or to cheer on one of your favorite Chicago teams. Boardroom seating can accommodate 20 people while an elegant dinner or cocktail reception can seat up to 25. THE SOLARIUM is a beautiful new addition on the first floor with charismatic open windows and a view of our outdoor patio. The Solarium is perfect for bridal showers, brunch, or afternoon tea and can accommodate 40 people seated and 75 for a cocktail reception. The Solarium and the Patio can be combined to accommodate 70 seated and 150 for a cocktail reception. THE SECOND FLOOR VERANDA is a lovely option for warm weather gatherings and is the only space of its kind in the South Loop. The veranda overlooks the patio and can accommodate 40 people seated and 70 for a cocktail reception. THE PATIO can accommodate 30 guests seated and up to 80 a cocktail reception. The outdoor space features lush greenery and blooming flowers that offers a beautiful setting for cocktails or dining.
dinner menu $69.00 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity, administrative fee and beverages starters (SELECT ONE) Soup of the Day Seasonal Mixed Green Salad Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette Firehouse Caesar Salad Whole Leaf, Confit Tomatoes, Parmesan Crostini main course (VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) Airline Chicken Breast Chicken au Jus Roasted Scottish Organic Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Filet Mignon 8-Ounce Center-Cut Prime complements (SELECT TWO) Robuchon s Buttered Potatoes Roasted Cauliflower Sautéed Wild Mushrooms Grilled Jumbo Asparagus Truffle Potato Gratin Roasted Cellar Vegetables dessert Creamy Rum Cheesecake Walnut-Graham Cracker Crust, Raspberries Valrhona Chocolate Crémeux Shortbread Cookies, Sweet Cream
dinner menu $79.00 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity, administrative fee and beverages starters (SELECT ONE) Oxtail And Onion Soup Caraway Toast, Gruyère Cheese Seasonal Mixed Green Salad Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing MightyVine Tomato & Burrata Salad Pickled Red Onions, Basil Vinaigrette main course (SELECT THREE. VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) Sunday Gravy & Rigatoni Pasta Braised Short Ribs, Pork Shank & Fennel Sausage Berkshire Pork Loin Chop Maple Bourbon Glaze Roasted Scottish Organic Salmon Lemon Herb Butter New York Strip 10-Ounce Prime New York Sirloin Filet Mignon 8-Ounce Center-Cut Prime complements (SELECT TWO) Robuchon s Buttered Potatoes Roasted Cauliflower Sautéed Wild Mushrooms Grilled Jumbo Asparagus Truffle Potato Gratin Roasted Cellar Vegetables dessert CFH Key Lime Pie Oreo Cookie Crust, Candied Lime Valrhona Chocolate Crémeux Shortbread Cookies, Sweet Cream
dinner menu $90.00 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity, administrative fee and beverages first course Shrimp Cocktail (2 Pieces per Person Served Family Style) Jumbo Shrimp, House-made Cocktail Sauce second course (SELECT ONE) Lobster Bisque Served with Crostini Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing Seasonal Mixed Green Salad Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette MightyVine Tomato & Burrata Salad Pickled Red Onions, Basil Vinaigrette main course (SELECT THREE. VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) Grilled Swordfish Steak Four Peppercorns Au Poivre Sauce, Crispy Onion Strings Berkshire Pork Loin Chop Maple Bourbon Glaze New York Strip 14-Ounce Prime New York Sirloin Grilled Rack of Lamb Grilled 12-Ounce Rack of Lamb, Mint Jelly complements (SELECT TWO) Robuchon s Buttered Potatoes Roasted Cauliflower Sautéed Wild Mushrooms Grilled Jumbo Asparagus Truffle Potato Gratin Roasted Cellar Vegetables dessert CFH Key Lime Pie Oreo Cookie Crust, Candied Lime Valrhona Chocolate Crémeux Shortbread Cookies, Sweet Cream Creamy Rum Cheesecake Walnut-Graham Cracker Crust, Raspberries
menu enhancements 14-Ounce Bone-In Filet $17 Bone-In Rib Eye $20 Dry-Aged 21 Days 14-Ounce New York Strip $10 Grilled Swordfish Steak $8 Grilled Rack of Lamb $12
passed hors d oeuvres Priced Per Piece (Minimum Dozen) cold Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Truffles $3.50 Shrimp Cocktail $4 Burrata & Tomato Relish Crostini $3 Nduja Salami, Apple & Parmesan Crostini $3 Steak Tartare, Onion Crackers $3.50 Chilled Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters $3 Potato Pancakes, Whipped Yogurt, Caviar $3 Blue Cheese Stuffed Marinated Mushrooms $3 Ahi Tuna, Mango, Lotus Chip $4 hot Steak & Frites Cone, Chimichurri Sauce $3.50 Fennel Sausage & Roast Pepper Skewer $3 Crispy Polenta Parmesan Fries, Romesco Sauce $3 Mini Crab Cakes, Chipotle Aïoli $4 Shrimp DeJonghe, Garlic, Bread Crumbs $4 Escargot, Garlic Butter & Parsley in Puff Shells $3.50 CFH Burger with Grumpy Goat Cheese, Parker Roll $3 Oysters Rockefeller $3.50 Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops $5 Corn Meal Fried Chicken Sliders, Spicy Honey Gastrique $3
chef s table $48.00 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity, administrative fee and beverages Domestic and Imported Cheese Display Artisan Breads, Crackers Seasonal Mixed Green Salad Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette Shaved Vegetable Salad Carrots, Fennel, Apples, Beets, Parsley, Tarragon, Aged Gouda Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Rosemary, Oregano, Garlic, Lemon Roasted Scottish Organic Salmon Lemon Herb Butter London Broil Bordelaise Sauce Prime Rib add $7 Slow-Roasted and Herb-Crusted with Horseradish Cream and Dijon Mustard Sauces complements SELECT TWO Robuchon s Buttered Potatoes Sautéed Wild Mushrooms Truffle Potato Gratin Grilled Jumbo Asparagus Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Cellar Vegetables dessert Chef s Selection of Assorted Pastries
chef s station menus Prepared and Served by our Team of Chefs carving station (SELECT TWO) $29.00 per person Hand-Carved Meats Served with Petite Rolls and Assorted Condiments Roast Turkey Breast Natural Turkey Jus Poulet Sauce Slow-Roasted Berkshire Pork Rack Blackberry BBQ Sauce or Confit of Garlic Purée Prime Rib add $7 Slow-Roasted and Herb-Crusted with Horseradish Cream and Dijon Mustard Sauces pasta station $19 per person Penne Pasta or Cheese Ravioli Tossed with Your Choice of Sauces (Select Two): Tomato Garlic Sauce Basil Pesto Sauce Alfredo Sauce Fennel Sausage Bolognese Sauce sweet station $10.00 per person Chef s Selection of Assorted Mini Desserts
chef s station enhancements Smoked Salmon Shaved Red Onions, Cucumbers, Tomato, Capers, Crème Fraîche Small (Serves 20) $80 Medium (Serves 40) $160 Large (Serves 80) $320 Charcuterie Imported Meats, Domestic Cheese, Seasonal Condiments, Grilled Vegetables, Artisan Breads & Crackers Small (Serves 20) $100 Medium (Serves 40) $200 Large (Serves 80) $400 CFH Chilled Shrimp Display Chilled Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon $4 per piece CFH Deluxe Shellfish Display Cocktail Sauce, Shallot Mignonette Sauce, Lemons, Tabasco Half Lobster Tail (2.5 ounce) $11 each King Crab Bites $5 per ounce Oysters $3.50 each Shrimp $4 each