Robert B.
12/25/2025
Kindling is amazing. Seriously. I've been here several times now and every experience has been just as good (or better) than the last. This place is run by Jonathan Sawyer, who is a seriously...
Kindling Downtown Cookout & Cocktails
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202 S Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60606
Situated within Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling boasts a live fire show kitchen, wood-fired plates, and tasty cocktails in the heart of the city. At the helm of the kitchen is James Beard Award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldly perspective and decades of wood-fired cooking to our internationally inspired menu.
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4.0173 reviews
Jennifer F.
1/1/2026
We had no problem getting a reservation that night and it was a fun surprise to see Sawyer working in the kitchen. Our waitress was very friendly and had overall great service. We started with...
Michelle M.
12/15/2025
Wanted so badly to love but was left way too disappointed after being so excited. In 2023 there was a deal with the Skydeck for "golden hour" where your ticket came with a drink at Kindling after....
Gregg H.
12/26/2025
If there were a sixth star, Kindling would get it. The service is perfect. Rudy, our waiter, knows the menu, has great recommendations, and was amazing in all respects. Now, on to the food...the...
Olivia M.
10/5/2025
We had the Oyster Royale, Caesar Salad, Cedar Grilled Salmon, and Crème Brûlée. Everything was delicious. Potato cream on the Oyster Royale was an incredible pairing with the caviar. Salmon was a...
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