A historic department-store dining room inside Macy's on State Street — now restored to its Marshall Field's Walnut Room name.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Families with kids
Couples
History & culture buffs
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Solo travellers
Photographers
Foodies
Not for
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Worth it for families with kids, couples and history & culture buffs.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Mrs. Hering's Chicken Pot Pie — the 1890s house recipe and the dish to order here
Seasonal holiday menu items — reliable and in-keeping with the setting
Anything ambitious — stick to the comfort classics — that's what this kitchen does
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Dating to the early 1900s, it's a genuine piece of Chicago history — the famous towering Christmas tree makes it a beloved seasonal ritual for local families.
Not independently verified — estimated
Come for the room and the nostalgia, not the cooking — the classic-American menu is competent but unremarkable.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Families
A holiday-season tradition — kids love the giant tree; book far ahead in December.
Couples
Worth a stop for the historic setting, but don't plan your best meal of the trip around it.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
$$ — moderate American comfort fare
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
December for the tree; otherwise quiet midday
Booking
Reservations essential in the holiday season
Accessibility
Inside the State Street store; large, accessible room
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