The Soul Food Lounge

Name: The Soul Food Lounge
Address: 3804 W 16th St, Chicago, Illinois, 60623, US
Telephone: (312) 635-4272
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.70

American restaurant

Discover a delightful slice of soul in Chicago at The Soul Food Lounge, located within the MLK Legacy Apartments. This cozy, casual eatery showcases American comfort food with a dash of live music magic. Priced affordably, their grand tasting menu is a favorite, offering a hearty selection of dishes like fried catfish etouffee and Korean BBQ short ribs. With wheelchair accessibility and a friendly atmosphere, it’s perfect for families and groups alike. Don't miss the sweet treats that round out your meal!

Contact Info

Location: 3804 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Located in: MLK Legacy Apartments
Phone: (312) 635-4272
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4-8:30 pm
Thursday: 4-8:30 pm
Friday: 4-8:30 pm
Saturday: 12-8 pm
Sunday: 12-8 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Identifies as Black-owned
Identifies as veteran-owned

Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Great dessert
Live music

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Comfort food
Small plates

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space

Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Scallops

Brussels Sprouts

Juice

Beef soup

Chicken Wings

Laksa

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

Menu 6

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Reviews

Went here the other night, and I was very excited, however I left disappointed.
I let the waitress know that I didn't eat meat so she recommended the fish and grits.
The grits were good as I was eating them until I felt something in my mouth similar to meat.
And lord behold it's bacon 🥓 the server apologized and did what she felt she needed to do to make things right.
But I was over the whole night at that point.
The fish was really good My cousin did however enjoy her food she has no complaints. We didn't care for the grilled pound cake org or peach cobbler.
But it was free so we weren't complaining. Not a place I would return to especially after feeding me meat 😒😒

Owner response

We apologize for the disappointing experience you had at our restaurant, KoriAnn Carter.
Your feedback is important to us, and we will address the issues you mentioned to ensure they are not repeated in the future.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

The food exceeded my expectations.
The short rib was so tender and the sauce was to die for.
Our waitress, Anna, was amazing.
She checked upon my wife and I occasionally to refill our drinks and provide us some more napkins as needed without having to ask for it.
New silverware were provided for our dessert.
I suggest doing the grand tasting meal package.
You certainly get your money's worth.
My wife and I got the Korean short rib, Marsala pot roast, and the Fried maple glazed chicken.
All of our dishes tastes great and the service was great.
We look forward to coming back in the future the next time we visit Chicago.

Owner response

Thank you for your 5-star rating, Tim Omotade (Tiny Tim)! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the short rib, Marsala pot roast, and Fried maple glazed chicken during your visit to The Soul Food Lounge.
We're glad you had a great experience with our amazing waitress Anna and look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Chicago!

Tonight I dined here with my sister for our outing and it was wonderful! We did their grand tasting and added 2 sides.
We also had dessert & I tried their passion fruit lemonade.
Everything about this place is exquisite from the staff to the chef, the live entertainment, the paintings on the wall and even the decor in the bathroom.
The only critique I have is it initially seemed like we couldn’t share a grand tasting between 2 people but they allowed my sister and I to do so.
The grand tasting is a lot of food for 1 person to eat in my opinion so maybe they should allow the grand tasting to be split between 2 people only.
If there’s a bigger group then I understand ordering 2 seperate orders of the grand tasting option.
Besides this, everything and everyone was delightful and I will be returning!

Owner response

Thank you for your 5-star rating, Kiki Brown! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with your sister at The Soul Food Lounge.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return visit!