Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

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Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

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What's Included

A two-hour architecture lunch cruise aboard Odyssey Chicago River is the perfect way to enjoy time with family or the company of great friends.

2-hr cruise on the Chicago River

3-course plated lunch (view menu)

Narrated architectural highlights

Stunning riverfront views

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Odyssey Plated Lunch Menu

Our freshly prepared, three-course plated architecture lunch menu is included in the base ticket price for all standard lunch cruises. Our chefs are happy to prepare vegetarian and vegan options, and we can also accommodate most dietary restrictions - just inform your server onboard. Menu items subject to change.

First Course view
Entrees view
Desserts view
Drinks view

First Course

Choice of one

Caesar Salad

Buttermilk Caesar Dressing | Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese | Herb Croutons | Italian Parsley

Lobster Bisque

Rock Shrimp | Brioche Croutons | Scallions
Entrées

Choice of one

Jumbo Forest Mushroom Ravioli

Spanish Red Lentils & Sage | Arugula | Shallots | Toasted Walnuts | Basil Pesto

Oven Roasted Frenched Chicken Breast with Rosemary & Thyme

Warm Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Scallions | Creamy Crimino Mushroom Sauce | Haricot Verts

Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Braised Beef Short Rib

Idaho Potato & Horseradish Mash | Baby Carrots | Pearl Onions & English Peas | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
Desserts

Choice of one

Eli's New York Style Cheesecake

Strawberry Compote

Duo of Sorbet

Seasonal Sorbet | Fresh Cut Fruit

Freshly Cut Fruit & Fresh Strawberries

Madagascar Vanilla & Orange Custard | Fresh Mint
Drinks

Included With Your Ticket

Coffee | Hot Tea | Iced Tea | Water

Available For Purchase
Signature cocktails; domestic, imported and local craft beer; and an extensive wine list are available onboard.
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Upgrades & Enhancements

Available for purchase at checkout or onboard.

Window table reservations for the best views

Craft cocktails, beer and wine from our cash bar

Odyssey specialty appetizers and entrées

Shrimp cocktail appetizer

Chicago River Cruise Route

Departs from: Chicago River Esplanade, right in front of NBC Tower on the River (north side)
Address: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive

All river cruises will depart from our dock near NBC tower on Chicago's revitalized River Esplanade, between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.

The lunch, brunch and cocktail cruises journey on the main and south branches of the Chicago River. If the river is seeing high traffic, or in rare cases of severe weather, the cruise route may be modified further to include only the main and south branches.

Every experience promises unmatched views of the city's world-renowned architectural feats, from Marina City and the Merchandise Mart to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Willis Tower and more.

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