Welcome to Sifr
Sifr offers a modern Middle Eastern dining experience in a cozy setting. With a focus on family-style sharing, their menu features flavorful dishes like grilled prawns with toum & harissa emulsion and roasted chicken with yellow pepper sauce. The halloumi cheese small plate and charred melon with smoked labneh are standout starters. The restaurant's attentive staff and elegant ambiance make it perfect for special occasions or group gatherings. While prices may be on the higher side, the quality and taste of the dishes make it worth the cost. Overall, Sifr impresses with its unique flavors and inviting atmosphere.
- 660 N Orleans St Chicago, IL 60654660 N Orleans St Chicago, IL 60654 Hotline: (464) 204-8711
Welcome to the world of Sifr, a Middle Eastern cocktail bar located in the heart of Chicago. Offering a unique blend of flavors and ambiance, Sifr promises an unforgettable dining experience for all.
With a focus on small plates, Sifr tantalizes the taste buds with dishes like the halloumi cheese topped with honey, pomegranate molasses, and dukkah. The charred melon with housemade smoked labneh is a refreshing treat for the senses.
From the grill, options like the grilled black tiger prawns with toum & harissa emulsion and the maitake mushrooms with charred yellow pepper sauce showcase the skillful preparation and bold flavors at Sifr.
For larger shareable plates, the hearth roasted cauliflower and roasted chicken are must-try dishes that will leave you craving more.
Customers rave about the modern and cozy atmosphere at Sifr, with friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a delightful dining experience.
Overall, Sifr is a hidden gem in Chicago, offering a unique fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and cocktail bar vibes. Don't miss out on the chance to experience this culinary journey at Sifr.

The restaurant was so beautiful. A very modern and somewhat cozy feel. The staff was so friendly. We ended up going for dinner and just tried a few items on the menu. The server was so much help in deciding what items were their favorites and the ones that they recommended. It was lovely! Also the halloumi cheese small plate was so refreshing. It was tasty and beautifully plated, but the dessert was one of my favorites. I am still actively think about that house made cardamom ice cream. It was to die for !!

Had an amazing visit to Sifr! I came with my family while my parents were visiting for their anniversary. Upon arrival, our waitress brought us all out some champagne to celebrate, which was so nice. She then walked us through the menu and explained how everything is meant to be family style. We ordered the meat appetizer platters, the chicken entree, prawns, the cauliflower entree and falafel. Everything was delicious! The flavors were so good on each dish. We all really liked the smoked labneh -- highly recommend. And the chicken thigh entree was a personal fave. The cocktails were also great. Highly recommend for a delicious meal!

This place is so fun. I had a networking opportunity here and it was great! I thought it was a perfect place for a group setting I loved the food and the White Russian was to die for the only other White Russian I've loved in the whole city was alla vita. Our waiter David was very attentive and knowledgeable as well! Will definitely be b

Came for a work dinner and we had a great time. We were there for a Thursday dinner and it wasn't too loud, it was dimly lit (but not too dark), and a really nice and spacious space. As a table of 7 we shared: - Classic Hummus - 2 Halloumi - Charred carrots and individually ordered different mains. I got the chicken kebab - delicious, don't be fooled by the size of the plate as it is very filling. I ordered a side of pilaf on the side to accompany. I didn't order a drink myself but my coworkers really liked their cocktail, especially the cucumber/mint one. Service was great as well, with friendly and fast service.

The food was flavorful and delicious. Service was great. I first tried this kind of food at Laser Wolf in Philly and have been seeking it out in other places. I love the variety with all the mezze plates.

TLDR: One of my new favorite restaurants in town! We didn't have a lot of expectations coming here, seeing as the reviews are sort of a mixed bag--but we loved it! The chicken shawarma hummus was absolutely delicious! The chicken was nice and tender and the hummus didn't get upstaged by it either. Lots of great bold flavors. The charred melons with the smoked yogurt was savory yet sweet and absolutely refreshing. It was a nice palate cleanser before the lamb shank came out!! Which, btw, all three of us LOVED. The lamb was just so tender and flavorful; it was literally fall-off-the-bone tender! Also, don't snooze on the house wine. We ordered a bottle of the Dar Richi 2018 which was a nice bold, dry red with dark berry-forward notes. It was my first time trying Lebanese wine and I thought it paired really well with the lamb. I've already recommended this place to a bunch of people! It's definitely a great value meal analogous to a Bib.

We went for a birthday celebration and had a great time! The staff was very accommodating and we were able to get a table on the terrace. The server went over the menu and made sure the recommendations fit our dietary needs. They gave us a complimentary rose toast to start off the celebrations, which was very sweet. The veg mezze platter was a great starter- we got to try a bit of everything and loved the fluffy bread and hummus. We then tried the cauliflower and mistake mushrooms and both dishes were so unique and flavorful.

The food was good and while our server was very friendly, the overall service was just slow and the meal was quite pricey. We started with the halloumi and chicken schwarma hummus. For me these were maybe the best two things we ate. That said, can't remember the last time I paid $16 for hummus or $20 for halloumi. I would still get these again though. The chicken was delicious and we should've gotten a second plate of it. The halloumi was also good and the dates covering it were great. The chicken kebab was just ok - really needed more spicing and seasoning. I've had better kebabs for half the price. Found myself putting a bunch of harissa on it and yes we had to pay extra for harissa and extra for some pita to put it all together. The cauliflower was quite good too, this was more flavorful and heavily seasoned than the chicken thankfully. Service was slow, but our server was very friendly and accommodative. But for such prices and then a 4% surcharge and I think even then a credit card surcharge, and then the implication of a giant tip, it's just too pricey to frequent.