Bold Midwestern Cooking of South Water Kitchen, a Downtown Chicago Restaurant

Take comfort and indulge your taste buds at South Water Kitchen. Located in the lobby of the Hotel Monaco Chicago near the Chicago River, South Water Kitchen showcases bold Midwestern cuisine with a contemporary twist in an inviting downtown setting. Chef Roger Waysok creates menus that satisfy and surprise, and speak to the heart of Chicago.

Local, sustainable products play a starring role in everything from breakfast to casual tavern fare. Daily specials, American craft brews, great wine and creative cocktails also make South Water Kitchen a neighborhood favorite.

For native son Roger Waysok, Midwest ties run deep. South Water Kitchen is a culinary love letter to Chicago, the home the Executive Chef loves and has always lived in. Drawing inspiration from the diversity of Chicago's culinary heritages and quickly changing seasons, the Executive Chef captures the spirit of the windy city with bold, calendar-driven Midwest fare at South Water Kitchen. Learn more about Chef Roger

Private Dining

South Water Kitchen is perfect for private parties and events. Bathed in natural light, the restaurant's River Room is a semi-private dining space for up to 32 guests. Chef Waysok and his team also provide customized catering for Hotel Monaco's meetings and events. For more information and to schedule your event, contact Frances Yi at Frances.Yi@southwaterkitchen.com or (312) 236-9300.