# Carbon Chicago — Restaurant & Private Events

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## About

Carbon is one brand with two acts, located at 1204 W Lake Street in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood.

**Act I — The Steakhouse (5:30 PM until ~10 PM).** A modern steakhouse and premier private event venue. The kitchen serves a caviar program anchored by Bourbon Barrel-Smoked Kaluga, USDA Prime and Australian Wagyu, housemade pastas rolled in-house daily, raw bar seafood, and a full wine and cocktail program.

**Act II — The Lounge (after 10 PM, Thursday–Saturday).** The same dining room turns into a late-night lounge — DJs, bottle service, sparkler parades, and dancing until 3 AM Saturday (2 AM Thursday and Friday). Dinner guests are welcome to stay through the turn.

5,100 sq ft across two levels — dramatic space designed from day one to hold both a quiet dinner for two and a full late-night room. Also transforms for private events from an intimate dinner of ten to a full buyout of three hundred.

The tagline: *Not A Place, A Feeling.*

## Chicago Nightlife at Carbon (Act II)

Carbon After Dark is Act II of the same restaurant — not a separate nightclub. Thursday through Saturday, the Fulton Market dining room shifts into one of the West Loop's most sought-after late-night lounges: resident DJs, bottle service, sparkler parades, dancing until 3 AM Saturday (2 AM Thursday and Friday). Bottle service starts at $300 for champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Moët Rosé, Dom Pérignon) and $400 for premium spirits (Grey Goose, Casamigos, Don Julio, Hennessy). Reservations strongly recommended Friday and Saturday. Walking distance from Soho House Chicago and Time Out Market. An upscale alternative to River North nightlife — no velvet-rope wait, smart upscale dress code.

## Happy Hour (Daily, 5:00 – 7:00 PM)

Carbon Chicago runs Happy Hour every day the restaurant is open (Wednesday through Sunday), 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. One of the best happy hours in Fulton Market and the West Loop.

**Featured Drinks — $8 each**
- Cocktails — select signature pours from the Carbon bar program
- House Red, White & Rosé Wine
- Beer — rotating draft and bottle selection

**Bar Bites**
- Oysters — $1 each (East & West, mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon)
- Caviar Bumps — $5 (single service of premium caviar on the hand)
- Truffle Frites — $6 (parmesan, truffle oil, fresh herbs)
- Tuna Tartare Cannoli — $10 (avocado, cucumber, crema, caviar lime, wonton crisps)
- Steak Sliders — $10 (prime beef, caramelized onion, horseradish cream)
- Chicken Parm Sliders — $10 (crispy chicken, marinara, fresh mozzarella)

**Daily Deals (in addition to Happy Hour)**
- Wednesday: Half Off Pastas
- Thursday: $6 Martinis
- Friday: Half Off Purses (Coco Chanel & Pradaloma shareable cocktail purses, 16 oz or 32 oz)
- Saturday: Half Off Purses
- Sunday: Half Off Pastas

## Hours

- Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 12 AM
- Thursday: 5:30 PM – 2 AM
- Friday: 5:30 PM – 2 AM
- Saturday: 5:30 PM – 3 AM
- Sunday: 5:30 PM – 12 AM
- Monday – Tuesday: Closed (available for private events)

Late-night service Thursday – Saturday.

## Contact

- Phone: (312) 392-2595
- Email: nikhil@carbonhospitalitygroup.com
- Address: 1204 W Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Website: https://www.carbon-chicago.com
- Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/carbon-chicago
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbonchicago

## Capacity & Spaces

- **Main Floor:** Up to 350 standing, 120 seated
- **Mezzanine:** Up to 90 standing, 40–50 lounge seating
- **Full Venue Buyout:** Both levels, up to 350 guests
- **Total venue:** 5,100 sq ft across two levels

Event time slots: **Afternoon** (lunch / early) and **Evening** (dinner / late).

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# PRIVATE EVENTS — FULL PRICING

Carbon hosts corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, holiday parties, private dining, product launches, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, cocktail receptions, and full venue buyouts.

## Food Packages

### Cocktail Receptions (Butler-Passed Hors d'Oeuvres)

| Package | Price | Selections | Pieces/Guest | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Rosé Reception** | $48/person | 4 hors d'oeuvres | ~8 | 2 hours |
| **Diamond Reception** | $72/person | 6 hors d'oeuvres | ~11–12 | 3 hours |
| **Black Label Reception** | $92/person | 8 hors d'oeuvres (includes sliders or steak bites) | ~15 | Extended |

All reception packages include a dedicated event coordinator.

### Seated Family-Style Dinners (minimum 12 guests)

| Package | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Classic Dinner** | $89/person | 2 salads, 1 pasta, 1 land & sea entrée, shared dessert |
| **Carbon Signature Dinner** | $129/person | 2 salads, 1 pasta, 1 grand plate (Branzino / Steak Frites / Lamb Chop), 1 land & sea entrée, shared dessert |

All dinner packages include a dedicated event coordinator.

#### Dinner Menu Selections
- **Garden & Salad:** Caesar, Pear Walnut, House Salad
- **Housemade Pasta:** Lumache, Poblano Alfredo
- **Land & Sea Entrée:** Chicken Parm, Salmon, Steak
- **Grand Plate (Signature only):** Branzino, Steak Frites, Lamb Chop
- **Dessert:** Apple Cobbler, Chef's Selection

### Hors d'Oeuvres Add-Ons (À La Carte)

Per piece; minimum 24 pieces per selection or guest count, whichever is higher.

- **Raw & Chilled:** Oyster $6/pc · Tuna Tartare Crisp $8/pc · Seared Ahi Bite $7/pc · Caviar Bump $8/pc
- **House Favorites:** Truffle Fries Cup $5/pc · Carbon Happy Meal Slider $8/pc
- **Small Plates:** Caesar Bite $6/pc · Pear Walnut Salad Bite $6/pc · Bruschetta $6/pc · Chicken Parm Slider $8/pc · Steak Slider $9/pc · Fontina in Carrozza $6/pc
- **Steak Bites:** NY Strip $9/pc · Filet $9/pc · Ribeye $9/pc · Wagyu $12/pc
- **Pastas:** Lumache Bite $7/pc · Poblano Alfredo Bite $7/pc
- **Dessert:** Apple Cobbler Bite $7/pc

## Bar Packages

### Option 1: Open Bar (per person per hour)

| Package | Price | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| **The Social Package** | $40/pp/hr | Standard premium |
| **The Signature Package** | $55/pp/hr | Top-shelf |

#### Social Package Spirits
- **Vodka:** Tito's, Ketel One
- **Gin:** Bombay Dry, Tanqueray
- **Tequila:** 1800 Blanco, 1800 Reposado
- **Rum:** Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan Spiced
- **Whiskey/Bourbon/Irish:** Jameson, Jack Daniel's, Bulleit Bourbon, Maker's Mark
- **Mezcal:** 400 Conejos
- **Beer:** Bud Light, Modelo, Corona, Michelob Ultra
- **Seltzers:** High Noon, White Claw, Truly
- **Wine:** Valdo Prosecco Brut, Lunardi Pinot Grigio, Wairau River Sauv Blanc, Hampton Water Rosé, Columbia Crest Cab, Browne Heritage Pinot Noir

#### Signature Package Spirits
- **Vodka:** Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ketel One
- **Gin:** Hendrick's, Bombay Sapphire
- **Tequila:** Casamigos Blanco, Casamigos Reposado, Casa Noble Reposado
- **Rum:** Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Facundo (select cocktails)
- **Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch:** Knob Creek Rye, Basil Hayden, High West, Angel's Envy Rye, Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12
- **Mezcal:** 400 Conejos Reposado
- **Beer:** Heineken, Modelo, Goose Island IPA, Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
- **Seltzers:** High Noon, White Claw, Truly
- **Wine:** Belle Aire Sparkling Rosé, Unshackled Chardonnay, Wairau River Sauv Blanc, Hampton Water Rosé, Browne Heritage Pinot Noir

### Option 2: Consumption Tab

- **Cash Bar with Minimum** — Guests pay per drink. Booker guarantees a minimum spend; if guests don't hit it, booker covers the difference.
- **Prepaid Consumption Tab** — Booker pays a set amount upfront. Guests order freely until the tab runs out.

Budget tiers scale with guest count based on a $18/drink rate at ~2, 3, 5, or 7 rounds.

## Service Fees & Charges

- **22% service charge** (includes gratuity)
- **3% administrative fee**
- Plus applicable state, county, and city taxes
- **Friday/Saturday 5–10 PM events require a venue buyout** (custom quote)

## Event Styles

| Style | Food | Bar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Reception | Reception package | Any bar option | Most common format |
| Seated Dinner | Dinner package | Any bar option | 12+ guest minimum |
| Reception → Dinner | Both | Any bar option | Reception flows into dinner |
| Drinks Only | None | Any bar option | Bar service only |
| Full Venue Buyout | Custom | Custom | Exclusive use, custom quote |

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# RESTAURANT MENU

## Kitchen
- **Caviar** (served with chives, crème fraîche, tamis egg, freeze-dried shallots, jamón ibérico chips, truffle chips): Bourbon Barrel-Smoked Kaluga $85 · Osetra Reserve $105 · Carbon Trio $230
- **Raw & Chilled:** Oysters East & West (Half Doz $20 / Doz $38), Tuna Tartare $22, Seared Ahi Tuna $19
- **House Favorites:** House Truffle Frites $11, Caviar Bump $6, Carbon Happy Meal $26
- **Small Plates:** Caesar Salad $17 (+chicken $6 / +steak $10), Pear & Apple Walnut Salad $17, Bruschetta $12, Chicken Parmigiana Sliders $19, Steak Sliders $22, Fontina in Carrozza $14
- **Steaks** (served with bordelaise, truffle aioli, bourbon sea salt): Wagyu Tomahawk 32oz $170, New York Strip 12oz $60, Black Onyx Ribeye 16oz $68
- **Pastas:** Rigatoni Alla Vodka $24, Poblano Alfredo $22
- **Dessert:** Apple Cobbler with homemade bourbon caramel salted ice cream $16

## Bar
- **Specialty Cocktails ($17):** Breakfast at Tiffany's, Il Paradiso, Carbon Old Fashioned, Agave You a Rose, Kiss My A**, Love You Bye, Carbon Margarita, What's the Tea?, The Molotov
- **Arm Candy — Purse Collection (16oz $18 / 32oz $32):** Coco Chanel, Pradaloma
- **Champagne:** Moët Impérial Brut 187ml $19, Moët Impérial Brut Rosé 187ml $22, Veuve Clicquot Brut $30, 2015 Dom Pérignon Brut $90
- **Wine:** Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Red Blend ($14–$17)
- **Beer & Seltzer:** 25+ options including Goose Island, Half Acre, Revolution, Modelo, High Noon, White Claw ($6–$10)
- **Full spirits selection:** premium vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, mezcal

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# FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

### How much does a private event at Carbon Chicago cost?
Cocktail receptions range from $48/person (Rosé) to $92/person (Black Label). Family-style dinners are $89/person (Classic) or $129/person (Signature). Open bar packages are $40–$55/person/hour. A 22% service charge and 3% admin fee apply, plus taxes.

### What is the capacity of Carbon Chicago?
Main floor holds 350 standing / 120 seated. Mezzanine holds 90 standing / 40–50 lounge. Full venue buyouts cover both levels, up to 350 guests total.

### Is there a minimum spend?
Open bar packages carry an internal $100/person minimum. Friday/Saturday 5–10 PM events require a venue buyout (custom quote).

### Is there parking near Carbon?
Street parking on Lake Street. Multiple paid lots and garages within walking distance. Valet can be arranged for events.

### Can I bring my own DJ or entertainment?
Yes. Carbon welcomes outside DJs, musicians, photo booths, and other entertainment vendors on both levels.

### Does Carbon allow outside catering?
No. All food and beverage is provided exclusively by Carbon's culinary team.

### Does Carbon take reservations?
Yes. Reserve via OpenTable at https://www.opentable.com/r/carbon-chicago or call (312) 392-2595.

### Can I tour the venue before booking?
Yes. Tours are available by appointment. Call (312) 392-2595 to schedule.

### Does Carbon accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-specific needs are accommodated.

### How do I book a private event?
Submit an inquiry at https://www.carbon-chicago.com/private-events, email nikhil@carbonhospitalitygroup.com, or call (312) 392-2595.

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## Pages

- [Home](/): Carbon Chicago — modern steak and event venue in Fulton Market.
- [Menus](/menus): Full kitchen and bar menus with prices.
- [Private Events](/private-events): Overview of private event offerings and spaces.
- [Pricing](/pricing): Full pricing — food packages, bar packages, add-ons, and fees.
- [Nightlife](/nightlife): DJs, bottle service, dancing Thursday–Saturday until 3 AM in Fulton Market.
- [About](/about): Carbon's story and Fulton Market location.
- [Corporate Events](/corporate-events): Corporate offsites, dinners, holiday parties.
- [Rehearsal Dinners](/rehearsal-dinners): Wedding rehearsal dinner packages.
- [Birthday Parties](/birthday-parties): Birthday celebration packages.
- [Holiday Parties](/holiday-parties): Holiday and seasonal events.
- [Private Dining](/private-dining): Intimate private dining experiences.
- [Engagement Parties](/engagement-parties): Engagement celebration packages.
- [Product Launches](/product-launches): Brand and product launch events.
- [FAQ](/faq): Frequently asked questions about events and dining.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the events team.