The Purple Pig Restaurant

Category: Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 444 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Phone: +13124641744

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–10PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Joshua W

Jul 4, 2022

Very delicious restaurant. We sat at the kitchen counter and saw the cooks which was a fun experience. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered mussels, pork ribs, and a goat cheese salad. Every item was delicious in it's own way. If recommend everyone getting some of those ribs! We will definitely make sure to come back here in the near future!

Lorren Cotton

Jun 26, 2022

This was my first time here and I'll definitely go back. We didn't have a reservation but were open to bar seating, which meant we had a front row seat to the kitchen. Just watching the magic happen was amaze. The tuna tartar was divine with a buttery, nutty hint from what I think we pistachios. The mandarin orange and avocado sent it over the top. The mushroom 3 ways was decent. My partner liked it more than me, but it wasn't bad. Get the broccoli... enough said there For our entrees he got the crab pasta, I got the scallops - both recommended by our server. Both were yummy, but severely small portions for main dishes, especially seeing those other plates. I was still pretty full by the end. My partner was satisfied but still open to eat more. Men, 😆

Kexi Jin

May 16, 2022

So many friends recommended this place so here we are. We were warned that the dishes could be a little bit too salty so we asked for less salt. It turned out great! My favorite is the half duck. Cut it and put it in the slider with the yogurt - tastes amazing. The duck meat is very tender. My second favorite is the mussels soaked in rich tomato soup. Love this place and will come again.

xinning wu

Dec 5, 2021

I have not been to this new location of the restaurant since it moved, so here I am. I was glad about the new space as it is wider and can contain more people without being overly crowded. There was a nice operational change that purple pig takes reservation via Tock now. This is a huge improvement since in the past it was first come first serve and wait time was always around 2 hours. The waiter suggested 3-4 dishes between two people, so we got the crispy pork ear as appetizer, pork shoulder and half duck as entry, and eventually latte and Sicilian iris as desert. The food was quite extraordinary. Crispy pig ear was certainly innovative and fun to start with, pork should is super comforting, the half duck impressed me and the portion was generous, and finally the Sicilian Iris was rich and delightful. The only disappointment was the latte, I think their espresso did not have a good quality, and therefore the coffee tasted badly. I guess people can’t expect too much from a cup of dessert coffee that only costs $5, but if a restaurant like this has anything on the menu, they should consider about the quality . One odd thing I noticed during the visit was that several individuals from the big group next to us were standing on the seat and tried to see something outside of the window. Their waiter or any staff seemed not making an attempt to check on them or even stop them. I am not sure if that because everyone was occupied at that time, but it was slightly disturbing to other customers. In general the visit was good. The price tag was certainly high, $40-60 per person without drink, so I recommend the restaurant for special occasions.

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Questions & Answers

can i make a reservation?

ANA ESPERANZA Perez | Dec 7, 2019
Jason Houdek | Dec 8, 2019

Nope; no reservations. Walk up, put your name in, go have a drink nearby. They'll text when your table is ready.

Do you take reservations?

Liza Jane MacNaughton | Dec 7, 2018
Keith Newstrom | Dec 8, 2018

No, they "do NOT take reservations or call aheads."I literally just called to confirm for you. Its on their pre-recorded message as soon as you call; you should try that next time.

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What do the prices range from when it comes to the main plates?

Natalie Martinez | Dec 7, 2018
Mitchel Reuter | Dec 8, 2018

If I remember correctly, most of the main dishes ranged somewhere between $15 - $40.

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Is open today?

Karla Arce | Dec 7, 2019
David Sherman | Dec 8, 2019

The Purple Pig hours are as follows: Monday 11:30AM–11PM Tuesday 11:30AM–11PM Wednesday 11:30AM–11PM Thursday 11:30AM–11PM Friday 11:30AM–11PM Saturday 11:30AM–11PM Sunday 11:30AM–11PM

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Can I make reservations

Pamela Caito | Dec 7, 2017
Margaux Balagna | Dec 8, 2017

When you arrive, you give your name to get on the waitlist. What's nice is that you can walk around the street and they will text you when your table is ready. Then you have 10 minutes to get back.

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By chance is this restaurant related to the purple cow that existed in Hardin Montana ,?

Kendall Johnson | Dec 7, 2017
Theodore Mall | Dec 8, 2017

No, it is unique to Chicago. BTW a great restaurant with a unique menu and excellent service.

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Is there a private room for a group of 40 - 50 of my closest friends on Nov. 22, 2019??

Kathy Groboski | Dec 7, 2019
Luis Bravo | Dec 8, 2019

No and there are not reservations

Do you have vegan options?

violet abreu | Dec 7, 2019
Laura Payne | Dec 8, 2019

We do actually have a vegetable section and offer options and alternatives for vegans.

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Do you open at thanks giving day and black Friday too?

Jungyeon Kim | Dec 7, 2018
Greg Gonzalez | Dec 8, 2018

Their website says they'll be closed on Thanksgiving, they will reopen on Friday at 11:30. You are in for a treat when you go. Ask for Adam to be your server, he is awesome! But then again, everyone who serves at Purple Pig is too!

Do they sell shirts

Dwayne Donn | Dec 7, 2018
Jerome Lindsay | Dec 8, 2018

Yes

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Where is the best place to park near this restaurant? (New to visiting the city)

Edgar | Dec 7, 2018
David M. Turnbull | Dec 8, 2018

Park at Nordstrom just around the corner

What would be a good time to arrive for dinner with 5 people on a late afternoon this Sunday, 12/22, to have a shorter wait time?

Lola Yoder | Dec 6, 2020
Henrik Hedberg | Dec 7, 2020

Be prepared to wait, you can go to a nearby bar, and they will message you when your table is free.

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It is 444 east or west

Rodolfo Franchi | Dec 7, 2019
Enrique Chavez | Dec 8, 2019

If in itself, it was a magnificent place, now with the change of premises, it was fabulous. And about the food, the atmosphere, the drinks and desserts, not to mention. All this with the special touch of the friendly treatment of the con.

how much does the purple pig cost to eat there? ; )

Olivia Swavey | Dec 7, 2019
Jo Brill | Dec 8, 2019

We paid about $105 for a delicious lunch: one main and two small plates, plus a cocktail for one of us and a glass of wine for the other - not including gratuity. (The wine-by-theglass menu is unusually extensive!)The service was friendly and prompt and again the food was outstanding.

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Can anyone eat here?

T P | Dec 7, 2019
Nathaniel Skiba | Dec 8, 2019

What kind of question is this? It's not 1885... Anyone can eat anywhere.

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Is there parking?

Mz Sand | Dec 7, 2018
Jerome Lindsay | Dec 8, 2018

No

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Is there loukamades

definitelynotalex _ | Dec 7, 2018
Rachel Walton | Dec 8, 2018

No

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Do they offer happy hour?

Doug Elsa | Dec 7, 2018
Pedro Menezes | Dec 8, 2018

Never seen it to my knowledge

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Does it do take out?

Eric Wong | Dec 7, 2018
Guillermo Fernandez | Dec 8, 2018

Yes

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How much does maken cheese cost?

Stephanie Gualtieri | Dec 7, 2018
Julia Tam | Dec 8, 2018

Average price of a dish is between 15 to 20 dollars

How much does it cost

Abbagail Ronfeldt | Dec 7, 2018
Charles Gauthier | Dec 8, 2018

About $20 a plate. Everyone should order something different and all share. Expect to pay for the wine... Cheers

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where can we park

Ulana Liskevych | Dec 7, 2018
Yunfan Niu | Dec 8, 2018

I has been there twice, I found maybe the easiest way is to park in the self-parking around the purple pig. There are a lot of such parking in a 5min walking range.

Is this a good place for watching football

Gary Graichen | Dec 7, 2018
Steffi Johnson | Dec 8, 2018

Nope, really good for the other kind of pig skin though!! Food... just the food kind

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do they take reservations yet?

Joyce Solberg | Dec 7, 2017
Susan Hanson | Dec 8, 2017

Not as of lately. We go after it first opens and get right in. Also outdoor heated seating has been added.

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Why is this place so good?

Gary Jenkins | Dec 7, 2017
Robert Silk | Dec 8, 2017

The food is delicious. Tapas style dishes, fresh ingredients and unusual combinations of fantastic food. Try it, you'll love it.

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Do you need reservations for an evening visit?

Sharon Dassey | Dec 7, 2017
Patricia Woodhouse | Dec 8, 2017

Purple Pig does not take reservations.

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How long is the wait for a table on the weekend?

A Google User | Dec 7, 2017
Caner Pekalp | Dec 8, 2017

Depends on the time, but I would say an hour max.

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