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L2O PRIVATE DINING HIGHLIGHTS:
● all guests attending a private event at L2O are invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour 
of our kitchen
● L2O can host corporate events, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, upscale bridal showers, 
intimate weddings, cocktail receptions, pharmaceutical programs, incentive dinners, 
product launches, retirement parties, business meetings and more
● chef matthew kirkley 2013 James Beard “Rising Chef of the Year” Nominee
● 2 Michelin star rating
● all-inclusive menu pricing available
● built in audio visual, high-speed internet access
● competitive valet rates at $14 per car
● complimentary coat check
ENJOY YOUR EVENING IN OUR KITCHEN: 
an interactive affair
In addition to three intimate private dining rooms,
L2O has an event space like no other in Chicago. 
Distinct yet simple, our beautifully-designed 
display kitchen adds a sophisticated touch to 
any event. Guests can mingle against the 
backdrop of live seafood tanks that house Chef 
Kirkley's blue Brittany lobsters, langoustines and 
California red abalone, Not only can guests 
interact with the chef and his line, but they can 
also observe the careful orchestration of the 
evening's menu while enjoying canapés. 

TRANSFORM L2O INTO YOUR OWN 

PERSONAL RESTAURANT 

every tuesday every tuesday tuesday & wednesday wednesday

As the dining room is typically closed on Tuesday and 

Wednesday evenings, L2O is available for you to host 

any event in our main dining room and display kitchen. 

Take advantage of the minimal food and beverage 

requirements to turn L2O into your own personal 

restaurant for the the day or evening.

L2O Private Dining Menu Selections - L2O Private Dining Menu Selections - Design Your Own Design Your Own

three course • 95 

(1) beginning, (1) main, (1) dessert

four course • 120

(2) beginnings, (1) main, (1) dessert 

five course • 145

(2) beginnings, (1) meat, (1) fish, (1) dessert 

chef’s tasting (available for parties of 15 or less) s tasting (available for parties of 15 or less) • 190

favorites, eight courses 

additional choice per course • 12

wine pairings available

beginning 

(*bread service: housemade wheat roll & sourdough baguette)

pastoral salad • fines herbes, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan crisp 

beet salad • hazelnuts, clementine vinaigrette 

ahi tuna ahi tuna tartare tartare • avocado mousse, frisée, torn basil

scallop gnocchi scallop gnocchi • brown sage butter, parmesan

artichoke risotto • black truffle

smoked potato bisque • bacon, chive

prawns • yuzu butter, black lime 

main

lobster risotto • black truffle

striped bass • turnip puree, clam, chive fumet

seared salmon • pinot noir reduction, morel

loup de loup de mer • bouillabaisse broth, fennel, tomato confit

butter- butter-poached lobster poached lobster • grilled potato, hollandaise de mer 10

beef tenderloin • creamed spinach, maitake mushroom, natural jus

herb-crusted lamb loin crusted lamb loin • carrot confit, rosemary 15

surf and turf • beef, lobster tail, brioche, sauce civet 20

dessert

chocolate cr chocolate crémeux • lemon, brioche

lime parfait • cara cara orange, tarragon

seasonal sorbet • cherry, mint

enhancements 

caviar • brioche, crème fraîche, egg 115 + up

selection of three cheeses 25 selection of three cheeses 

mignardises • sweet bites to finish the evening 10

We may occasionally substitute a similar fish to provide the highest quality available. 

Any substitutions for dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated. 

Private Dining Canapé Private Dining Canapé Selections Selections

Service staff to hand pass bite-size canapés prior to your dinner

2 hot, 1 cold – 3 pieces per person $21 (recommended for 30 minute reception)

3 hot, 2 cold – 5 pieces per person $32 (recommended for 45 minute reception)

4 hot, 3 cold – 7 pieces per person $46 (recommended for 1 hour reception)

cold canapé cold canapés 

ocean trout • citrus confit, chartreuse ocean trout 

hamachi • jalapeno, mango hamachi

oyster • honeydew, nori oyster 

tuna tartare tuna tartare tartare • apple, olive

foie gras foie gras tartelette tartelette tartelette • strawberry

celery salad • noilly prat vermouth, caviar celery salad

basil velout basil velouté • cream

warm canapé warm canapés

crispy fish crispy fish • yuzu, braised red onion

risotto croquette • champagne, parmesan risotto croquette

gougères • cheese puff

cider bisque cider bisque • almond, maitake

crab cake • aioli crab cake

beef wellington • mushroom, savory pastry crisp 

Reception-style events can be customized to suit your particular needs and

preferences. Menu items are priced per person and require a 25 guest minimum.

reception stations 

teppanyaki • seared beef on hot rock, dipping sauces teppanyaki 24

raw bar • fruits de mer, shrimp, oysters, crab, horse raw bar radish, wasabi 38

risotto • artichoke, black truffle 22 risotto 

cheese • fresh baked breads, nuts, fruit compote 20 cheese

cheese & charcuterie • cured meats, relish, olives, c cheese & charcuterie ondiments 32

sweets & savories • macarons, canelés, tartelettes, s sweets & savories orbet action station 18

full dinner stations starting at 115 per person

sample menu sample menu

salade gourmande • mojama, almonds, haricots verts, w salade gourmande alnut oil

beef tenderloin beef tenderloin tenderloin carving carving carving station station station • balsamic glaze, royal trumpet, potato mousseline

wild striped wild striped striped bass • bouillabaisse broth, green olive, tomato confit

imported cheese & charcuterie • nuts, fruit compote, imported cheese & charcuterie accompaniments

sweets • miniature desserts, mignardises, sorbet acti sweets on station

three-course menu package course menu package course menu package • 95

menu includes select beer, sommelier selection of red and white wine, ed and white wine, 

soft drinks and coffee service

15 guest minimum

add 30 minute reception with passed canapés • 24

chef’s selection of three passed canapés, beer, wine, soft drinks 

beginning (select one)

potato bisque • potato bisque • smoked bacon, chive

pastoral salad • fines herbes, sherry vinaigrette, pa pastoral salad rmesan crisp

artichoke risotto • black truffle artichoke risotto

main (choice taken at table)

wild striped bass • wild striped bass • bouillabaisse broth, fennel, tomato confit

beef tenderloin • beef tenderloin • creamed spinach, maitake mushroom

***groups over 25 guests, select one entrée to be served 

dessert (select one)

lime parfait • cara cara orange, tarragon lime parfait

chocolate crémeux • chocolate • lemon, brioche 

seasonal sorbet • seasonal sorbet • cherry, mint

main dining room

Upon entering the restaurant, guests are drawn 

into a gathering of floor-to-ceiling macassar

ebony columns, which create a subtle yet 

dramatic transitional space between the 

building lobby and the dining room. Gently 

etched glass panels and stainless steel cable 

screens glow and shimmer, defining more 

intimate spaces within the main dining room. 

White leather chairs and caramel-hued settees 

beckon guests to unwind for the evening 

around complementary macassar ebony tables 

and blond Sen wood-paneled walls. The 

restaurant is a dinner-only venue open Thursday 

through Monday, making the main dining room 

an ideal option for larger groups for daytime or 

evening events on either Tuesday or 

Wednesday, as lower food and beverage 

minimums are available during these times. 

75 guests for a seated dinner

85 using the semi-private Tree Room 

150 guests for a cocktail reception

tree room

A few steps from the dining room, our Tree

Room offers the perfect setting for larger

gatherings of up to ten guests. This intimate

area has been named for the rectangular

table designed specifically for the room. A

single, vertical slice was taken from a fallen

walnut tree to create this stunning, naturally

flowing table. Guests in the Tree Room are

invited to order from our evening’s full menu

or pre-select a format prior to arrival. 

dining room & custom menus 

available upon request 

accommodates 7-10 guests

no audio visual permitted due to its

semi-private nature 

private dining rooms | lake & shore | tree

L2O’s private dining rooms are sequestered from the main dining room and offer space that can 

be personalized to suit any event. Guests have their own entrance and private restrooms. A special 

catering menu can range from three courses to as many as you would like. The private rooms 

decor echoes the dining room aesthetic with blonde Sen wood paneling, frosted glass columns, 

leather-swathed chairs, and chocolate-hued drapes. The room is outfitted for all audio visual 

needs, including drop-down screens and projection systems that can be hooked up to laptops 

with individual audio capabilities.

shore room

•14 guests seated at one long table

•24 guests seated at 3 round tables

•25 guests reception style 

•30 guests seated with rented chairs 

lake room

•26 guests seated at one long table

•32 guests seated at 4 round tables

•36 guests reception style 

•40 guests seated with rented chairs

lakeshore room

•34 guests seated at one long table 

•56 guests seated at 7 round tables

•65 guests reception style 

•70 guests seated with rented chairs

semi private tree room

•6-8 guests seated at one long table 

•extension of main dining room

main dining room / display kitchen

•75 guests for a seated dinner

•85 using the semi-private tree room 

•150 guests for a cocktail reception

additional amenities and charges

•custom room décor, floral centerpieces, specialty 

linen-please inquire about pricing

•gratuity at discretion of guest, 10.5% sales tax

•3% event planner service charge

•customized menus, $2 per guest 

•valet parking available, $16, inclusive of gratuity

•audio visual needs gladly accommodated - pricing 

upon request

•minimum food & beverage expenditures may be 

applicable