Balena Est. 2012
Balena, North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Balena creates our own specialty sodas based heavily on seasonality.
- A/V Equipment
- Wifi
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
2-Star Certified Green Restaurant
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2013
2012 Eater Awards: Chris Pandel Named Chef of the Year
- Wine Cellar:
- The reception area features a dedicated private bar, uniquely back-lit by a tapestry of vintage wines set into the wall and accentuated with an antique cast-iron safe (origin circa 1900). The fully-functional dining room offers a distinctive view into Balena’s Italian wine-closet, and is framed by distressed brick archways.
- - View: Wine Cellar
- - Max Capacity: 36 (seated) - 60 (cocktail)
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Upstage Dining Room:
- The reception area features a dedicated private bar with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows framing the view of Halsted Street and the historic Steppenwolf Theatre.
- - View: Street view
- - Max Capacity: 65 (seated) - 80 (cocktail)
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Full Restaurant Buyout:
- Balena is the first combination of Boka and B. Hospitality Restaurant Groups. Chris Pandel has created a menu he calls “Honest Italian cooking.” The 10,000 square foot space designed by Karen Herold of 555, is dramatic and bright with 30 foot ceilings, a glass façade, a leather topped bar, reclaimed wood shelves, and a custom Balena clock on the back wall.
- - Max Capacity: 150 (seated) - 225 (cocktail)
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
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The reception area features a dedicated private bar, uniquely back-lit by a tapestry of vintage wines set into the wall and accentuated with an antique cast-iron safe (origin circa 1900).
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
![Balena Balena](https://d3emaq2p21aram.cloudfront.net/media/cache/venue_gallery/uploads/venues/27383/originals/Balena.jpg)
The 10,000 square foot space designed by Karen Herold of 555, is dramatic and bright with 30 foot ceilings, a glass façade, a leather topped bar, reclaimed wood shelves, and a custom Balena clock on the back wall.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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Enjoy a delicious meal with your friends and family at Balena in Chicago.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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Unique view of the kitchen from the main dining room.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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Behind the bar
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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Balena creates our own specialty sodas based heavily on seasonality.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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Main Dining Room
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
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The reception area features a dedicated private bar with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows framing the view of Halsted Street and the historic Steppenwolf Theatre.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena
![balena_ebkphoto08 (2) Balena](https://www.venuereport.com/media/cache/resolve/venue_gallery/uploads/venues/27383/originals/balena_ebkphoto08+%282%29.jpg)
The fully-functional dining room offers a distinctive view into Balena’s Italian wine-closet, and is framed by distressed brick archways. Balena provides complimentary votives.
- Photographer: Courtesy of Balena