Coq D’or Restaurant & Lounge

This is a Classic Historically Significant Chicago stop for us whenever we are in town. This legendary bar and lounge opened in 1933 and has maintained an elegant sense of old world charm and class with its wood paneled lounge to its piano bar offering live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. It is elegant without being stuffy. The staff is excellent, but for us it is the Executive Martini and delicious bar snacks that add so much to a wonderful day in the Windy City. It is a place that makes it too easy to eat, too easy to drink — and such an enjoyment to do too much of both!

Way below expectations. Service was terrible. We sat at the bar and waited 30 min for our appetizer. Counted 17 people in the place with either no drink or an empty drink. Ambiance is «this place has seen better days». It’s neither new nor old nor classy nor fun. Just sort of tired and worn out.

Expensive (it is a hotel bar after all), dark and historic. Cool ambiance where you can meet some super locals and of course of business people just passing through. The drinks are good (stingy but good) and the food is way above average for bar food.
Highly recommended especially if you happen to be staying at the Drake

It was our first night in Chicago and we were staying at the Drake. The winds outside were gusting to 50 mph so we came here simply to avoid outdoors. But we’re glad we did. We shared a turkey club sandwich. The turkey portion was generous enough that half a sandwich was fine. We each had soup. My wife selected onion and I had the bookbinder. The bookbinder bowl, served with sherry, was superb and loaded with fish. I would return just for the soup. The cocktails are a bit pricey, as you may expect in an elegant hotel bar. If you have serious drinking in mind, there are dozens of bars around the Drake with more reasonably priced alcohol.

I just love the atmosphere here but last night we sat up at the bar to have a light dinner and the bar tender was very unattended to our needs. Must had asked 3 times for ice water and I’m a pretty patient person. The food was delicious but the service was slow. Maybe next time it will be different

Old school vibes with this place. It feels like you stepped into the 70s or 80s when you walk in. It’s very dark and the service is slow but the drinks were decent.

Two stars for the marginal food. I had pancakes and bacon with coffee. $ 25 plus tip. Pancakes were DRY and so tough. I hate half of them due to my flight and lack of food later.
I can’t believe such a lovely hotel serves such bad food.
service was professional and cordial. Ambience was clubby and dark. I can see why you might have a drink here in a cold day just don’t eat here and waste your time and money.

A manly bar w a fabulous bartender. Great conversation with a mix of the true Chicago sarcastic humor. I’ll be back time and time again!

This is a nice little place to go for a drink or two. I didn’t try the food here, but the menu seemed like it would be okay for lunch or a snack. We came here twice in one day while staying close by in the city and both times came for drinks/​desert. The service both times was pretty terrible. We snagged a table both times without too much effort even though it was packed. I will say that I went here for dessert because of some of the things that were posted on the menu that someone posted on Unilocal.However, when I got there the dessert menu was much smaller. They no longer seem to have as many selections as they used to. However what I had was still good and as long as you don’t mind being completely ignored by your server this won’t be such a bad place to be.

Solid service — great atmosphere and an excellent musician tickling the ivories with popular mix of songbook standards

The Coq has the BEST Old Fashioned in the City, hands down! Order the Executive Old Fashioned and you get a sidecar to keep the good times flowing. Go with Bulleit Rye for the whiskey.
Food is great. Get the Lobster Roll. You will not be disappointed. Plenty of lobster, just the right amount of dressing, and a buttered roll. Just like out East.
Ambience is old school cool. Stay late for the piano when the place gets rolling.
Perfect spot to relax and throw back an adult beverage. Before you know it you’ll order some food, be into your second sidecar and need to get a room.

Been here before, still great. 1pm on a Tuesday, quiet with GREAT service. Food was spot on.
Server was Scott, really great.

This place is pricey and stuffy. Drinks are not bad and it looks like they can make anything you want. Don’t expect the people working here to be friendly. Everyone seems to be an a##hole (at least if you are under 50). You could probably spend your money elsewhere and get better service.

So disappointed and cannot understand why the high reviews. Worst butternut squash rigatoni with cheap vegetables in the dish that were frozen. Clam chowder was not much better and less than average service. Guess I am spoiled living in Austin.

We came here late to hear Pam Fernandez perform and we were charmed! The place looks like a old Winnetka basement. Its definitely nothing cutting edge décor wise, but it has a certain charm that would bring us back. We didnt eat and just had drinks at the bar which were well made a well priced. The two bartenders work like a well oiled machine and nobody waits for drinks at the bar.
Around midnight the crowds from the weddings upstairs spilled in for a steady stream of entertaining drunks in bridesmaid dresses and suits. Hilarity!
The signing was great and we loved our evening.
Oh…and the parking on East Lake Shore is easy and cheap

The location is claustrophobic but it’s in a old style. Saturday there is only old people but they play jazz. .The only big problem are the waiter that are very rude! Just the music and the place make you feel in a old age… so if you are in this area I suggest you go to viagra triangle!

Some of the best (and biggest) drinks I’ve had in this city. The waitstaff is incredible. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. Good bar food. What’s not to like?

We started our trip with a drink at Coq D’or — an incredible treat to sit in a bar that is so infamous and in which the likes of royals have mingled. We had the calamari appetizer, which might just be the best that I have experienced in a very long time. My husband the Bloody Mary and he said that is was good. I had the Moscow Mule and it was also good. This is a great place to start or finish a trip to Chicago!

Had lunch here after a site visit at The Drake— and was absolutely blown away. The restaurant is dimly lit and decorated with red furniture that gives it a cozy and intimate feel. I couldn’t spend too much time in this restaurant– I need windows and natural light! But it totally makes sense that back in the day people would come here for their cigar and brandy fixings— gives you that feel of doing something bad and you feel so cheeky about it.
The chef brought out a split pea soup with lobster amuse bouche— FRIGGIN’ DELICIOUS. I normally hate peas and the sound of split pea soup did not seem good— but I took one sip and didn’t want to stop. It was sooo good– very refreshing, but still flavorful. We had the crab cakes, which weren’t too breaded, which was delightful to see and not have to taste the breading! I only wish that I ordered the bookbinder soup— since I’ve never had it and now I’m intrigued— I feel like I always eat crab cakes every time I order seafood. Should have tried something new!
Had the salmon with cheese grits and asparagus— it was the cheese grits that got me. It was good but now I wonder if I should have tried the lobster roll instead since that was recommended. Anyway, I love that the salmon had the skin on and was crispy— I love grilled salmon skin.
BTW, I ordered the deep sea margarita, and not only was it HUGE (felt like I was on vacay), but delicious— right amount of saltiness. We were also served a basil gelato with strawberry champagne sauce. There’s just something about basil and strawberry that goes so well together, and this was another affirmation of it.
Service was great too— I’m definitely going to have to check this place out after hours for a cocktail— and to get the bookbinder soup and lobster roll.

Why 1 Star? Service alone was A W F U L!
After 6 hours of flight I just wanted to get some nice appetizers or soup and tall glass of soda water w/​lime. (I really wanted a martini but reasons beyond my control why I can’t indulge).
The place was dim, I like that. I got a seat at the bar on the end and Bartender Carl approached and asked if I wanted to see a wine list. I politely said «no thank you but I would love to see a dinner menu». Things went downhill VERY quickly after he realized I was taking up a seat and not ordering a drink. Rude doesn’t even begin to describe his demeanor.
Note to Bartender (Carl): It’s a Tuesday night, snowing outside, 15 degrees and late. We aren’t tourists here. We aren’t locals. Locals are in bed eating a warm grilled cheese. We are business diners. Easy tip of you are polite and provide good service. Even if we don’t order a drink.
I ordered the Bookbinders Soup. It was good. I also ordered the Salt Cod Coquettes. Not the best. All in all $ 30. I had to take the coquettes to go bc he was so rude I couldn’t stand it any longer.
And don’t put my check there and wait for me to pull my card out. I get it! You want me out!
Skip this place. Go get your monies worth and great service at Rosebuds!!!

Meeting w/​old high-​school buddies — drinkys were most definitely in order!
Seeing there was an hour-​long line at Harrison Building & that was *just* to get to the elevator — we said no way & headed over the The Drake
Coq D’or provided excellent ambiance — lots of rich woods & leather benches in a darkened setting. made for a very cozy feel
Malbec for 1 buddy — she loved the berry prominence
Disaronno for other buddy — neat & delish
Pom martini for me — looking for something fruity & a bit fizzy — this hit the spot & was the epitome of girly drink
Made for the ideal girly-​day catch up
Our waiter was perfectly fine sacrificing his table for drinks-​only but have to say their munchables menu looked awfully tempting
Next time for sure!