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Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences.

Steakhouse in Chicago” by the Chicago Tribune Dining Poll, Best of Citysearch Poll and Metromix on CLTV, Harry Caray’s serves the finest prime, aged steaks, chops and Italian favorites. The sophisticated, high energy restaurant pays tribute to the beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster for whom the restaurant is named.

We source the finest USDA prime, aged steaks available and cook them to perfection. Our Italian favorites combine old school techniques with the best and freshest ingredients. Our servers are the best in the business and will make you feel right at home. Guests seeking a welcoming spot to catch any major sporting event can hang out in Harry’s plasma-packed bar.

Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences. Every event held at Harry Caray’s is customized to meet each client’s individual needs. We are happy to help you enhance your events with uplighting, custom linens, flowers, A/V equipment, live entertainment and branded gift shop items.

WRIGLEY ROOM
Reception Style: 100 guests | Plated Events: 70 guests

The Wrigley Room features a series of large scale black and white photographs taken by official Cubs photographer, Steve Green.

OLD COMISKEY ROOM
Reception Style: 100 guests | Plated Events: 70 guests

The focal point of Old Comiskey is the originalantique bar from Arlington Park Racetrack. The meticulously preserved bar serves as the perfect backdrop for buffet receptions.

WRIGLEY/OLD COMISKEY COMBINED
Reception Style: 250 guests | Plated Events: 180 guests

Wrigley and Old Comiskey can be combined to accomodate larger events, and the entire second floor can be rented for a reception of up to 400 guests.

MVP SUITE
Reception Style: 100 guests | Plated Events: 70 guests

The MVP Suite features hardwood floors, an authentic tin ceiling and abundant natural lighting. Nitti’s Speakeasy adjoins the MVP Suite.

NITTI'S SPEAKEASY
Reception Style: 14 guests | Plated Events: 25 guests

Long before 33 W. Kinzie was one of Chicago’s most famous steakhouses, it was home to the notorious enforcer of the Al Capone gang, Frank Nitti. Nitti ran the Chicago Mob after Capone went to jail. Relics from his life of crime, including a safe and a phone book with alderman’s phone numbers, were discovered in the walls of the building. In 1998, an electrician drilled a hole in the wall of the basement that revealed a hidden room spanning the length of the upstairs bar. The room was used as a hideout during the Prohibition era as well as a passageway to Chicago’s underground tunnel system, allowing Nitti and his associates to come and go without being seen on the streets of Chicago.

We’ve since uncovered evidence that 33 West Kinzie also housed a speakeasy and two illegal slot machine manufacturing companies in the 1920’s. As an homage to the building’s storied past, we have reconstructed the speakeasy on the second floor. Guests gain entry by pushing a hidden button on a bookcase and are immersed in vintage décor which transports them back to the 1920’s. Once in the Speakeasy, they will be served special prohibition-era cocktails through a secret opening hidden in the wall.

Nitti’s Speakeasy is available exclusively for private events. It can also be used as cocktail space or after dinner drink space for the adjacent MVP Room.

Total Capacity of Venue
400
Private or Semi Private Space Available
1. MVP: 70 Seated, 100 Reception
2. Old Comiskey: 70 Seated, 100 Reception
3. Wrigley: 70 Seated, 100 Reception
4. Wrigley/Old Comiskey: 180 Seated, 350 Reception
5. Nitti's Speakeasy: Reception Style: 14 Seated, 25 Reception
Unique views
Depending on the room you can have views of downtown Chicago.

Our most Important Target Market is?
Corporate events as well as celebratory events for up to 400 guests looking for high quality food in a sophisticated environment.
We are most proud of our ability to?
We combine our proud Chicago history by adorning our walls with historical moments while honoring our rich food culture by offering prime steaks and fresh seafood.
We are famous with customers for our ability to?
We offer a high quality dining experience with knowledgeable staff and cuisine that is sure to satisfy.
We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?
We provide the best overall dining experience; from our knowledgeable staff, to the history of Chicago, to prime cut steaks and fresh seafood.
We offer our customers the best?
Overall dining experience, from the food to the ambiance.
Recent Clients
1. Canon 2. Accenture 3. National Football League 4. Audi 5. American Bar Association

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Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse & Private Speakeasy, Chicago

33 West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Neighborhood: Chicago River North
Capacity: 400

Harry Caray’s offers valet parking for $15 per car during lunch hours and dinner hours. Street parking is available in addition to several parking garages in the area.

Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences.

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Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse & Private Speakeasy, Chicago

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