The Walnut Room is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Old-Chicago grandeur — dark Circassian walnut paneling, a vast room, and a holiday tree tradition that draws families every December. Macy's restored the 'Marshall Field's Walnut Room' name with a commemorative plaque in 2025, which is exactly the nostalgia people come for. The food is classic-American comfort, not the draw; the room is.