The Delta

Was looking for another Black-owned restaurant to try and came across this hidden gem. When I think about, I have passed this place by several times not realizing its a restaurant that I needed to try. So, tonight I tried The Delta for the 1st time with some friends and I was thoroughly impressed. From the time we were greeted at the door until we left, service was impeccable and food was excellent. Sometimes it’s hard to find a restaurant that has both good food & drinks and then topped off with great service. My friends and I ordered food like we were having a Thanksgiving feast. Everything we ordered was great including the desert bread pudding except for the mac n cheese w/crab. Our waiter David was excellent and the entire staff was so attentive. Also, the Delta Bouquet drink which is served in a vase is a MUST. Please note that it’s a shareable drink.

The service was okay. None of the food came out together. Some of the people at our table got their food and some had to wait an hour. They ran out of the vegan po boy after our order was placed. Then I ordered the shrimp po boy and it was soggy and just not good at all. The sun dried tomatoes is not a good pair with the shrimp and bread smelled like sour dough but wasn’t. I will never go back. My friend ordered the chicken wings and the inside was still raw.

Southern food done best! We need more spots for good soul food in Chicago. The vibe here in unbeatable. Their red hot tamales and fried shrimp rock! Love that they have vegan fare as well! So festively decorated right now. Try their Elotes drink! It’s interesting!

The Delta is a nice, comfortable place with an inventive menu. The food is delicious and the drink selection, while not huge, has a good selection of options. The staff is very helpful and attentive. Thanks for a great time, David!

Phenomenal food and service! Definitely need reservations but excellent service and food! I would recommend sitting out back if you don't want to be near the loud music but other than that great place!

Great place! Stopped in for a few cocktails before a previous commitment on NYE. Wish we could have stayed longer! The bartender is amazing, that man didn’t stop moving the whole time we were there, slinging top quality cocktails like a true professional. I wish some of these other places had his speed and accuracy. Friendly vibe and the music was the best I’ve heard in a long time.

I recently visited The Delta for the Sunday Soul Brunch and had a phenomenal experience. The food, drinks and service great job Jordan were excellent! The only small thing I would change is the volume of the music from the DJ and add some blues music. You can't have a Mississippi Delta centered restaurant without the sounds of Howlin' Wolf and BB King. As a son of Mississippi, I was a bit skeptical to visit to be completely honest. I have been to my fair share of "Mississippi focused" or "Southern" themed restaurants that have left a bit to be desired. I am so glad that The Delta is quintessentially Mississippi, quintessentially Southern. I can't wait to go back!

Been here many times and seems to get better each time I come back. The drinks are strong and delicious, but the food and music takes center stage. Came in on a Friday night for dinner and was surprised to find Chinese food on the menu. This is not their new daily menu by the way, but shows the chefs are open to taking risk and trying new things. The risk was well worth the reward, because the food was perfectly executed. The Duck confit, crab Rangoon, pot stickers, and pork bun were all bursting with flavor. They have a DJ a few nights a week and they’re always busting out the best Hip-hop and R&B jams. Dancing is encouraged. Great spot to have dinner and transition into late night music and drinks. Highly recommend.

We've been to the Delta many times and each time is better than the last. It's a great spot for drinks, dinner & music. There is usually a DJ when we've been in but the music is always a vibe no matter what! Amazing vegetarian/vegan options for food & the service is always good from both the bartenders and servers. I definitely recommend a reservation if you're planning on eating at a table as it's a smaller space but you can always eat at the bar too.

This place is profoundly mediocre and way overpriced. The hush puppies were pretty good but everything else was just okay. One of us got the burger and for $22 we expected A LOT more. The fries are very average. Two of us got the vegan jambalaya entree and I could have made better at home; it was too salty and spicy. Not everyone's food came out at the same time, we had to ask our server where the burger was because it took so long. The drinks were okay but overpriced. Also, the music was SO LOUD at 7 pm that we couldn't hear each other over our little table. At dinner time at a place that doesn't even have space to dance, I don't get why that's necessary. Overall, pretty disappointed considering how much everything cost, won't be returning.