Porter Kitchen & Deck

150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606Up to 250 Guests$50-$100/personShare

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About the Space

Private Event Venue in River North, Chicago | Porter Kitchen & Deck Porter Kitchen & Deck, nestled at 150 N Riverside Plaza in River North, is a sleek and inviting event venue that blends riverside views with modern American hospitality. Offering both indoor and al fresco spaces, it's ideal for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, intimate cocktail receptions, and upscale private parties. The venue’s interior features warm contemporary décor and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River, while its open-air Punch Stand and Riverside Patio invite lively outdoor gatherings. From cozy dinners in the private dining room to full-venue buyouts, Porter delivers polished service and flexible event formats. With a focus on approachable elegance, guests enjoy refined American classics and elevated cocktails in a layout designed to impress without overwhelming. Professional A/V, seamless service, and downtown proximity make it especially attractive for business entertaining and special celebrations. Venue Features: - Capacity: 12–200 guests - Private Dining Room for 12–24 with A/V and city views - Punch Stand mezzanine bar (40 seated / 99 standing) - Riverside Patio & indoor areas for cocktail-style events (up to 150 outside; 120 inside seated) - Full buyout accommodates up to 200 guests - American cuisine & tailored catering packages - In-house A/V: mics, TVs, music inputs - Walkable from Clinton CTA station; on-site garage and valet parking available Book your next private event at Porter Kitchen & Deck—one of River North’s most stylish and flexible venues for elevated dining experiences, corporate receptions, and riverside gatherings.

Up to 250 guests

$50-$100/person

Ways to book this venue

Full Venue BuyoutSemi-Private SpaceGroup DiningPrivate Dining Room

Type of Event Space

RestaurantBarEvent SpaceIndoor SpacePrivate Dining RoomSemi PrivateFull Venue Rental

Athmosphere & Cuisine

American / New AmericanCocktail BarUpscale / Fine diningTrendy / ModernIntimate / Cozy

Rentable Spaces

Riverside Patio

Up to 150 guests

The Riverside Patio is located on Porter's main, lower level - providing you and your guests with unique city and river views! The Riverside Patio can accommodate up to 150 guests reception style and includes a flexible arrangement of low or cocktail height tables, two comfortable cabana style sectionals and an optional private bar set-up! Available to book in semi-private sections or as a fully private outdoor event space.

Punch Stand

Up to 99 guests

The Punch Stand is the mezzanine-level outdoor bar located near the building's Randolph side entrance. This circular, glass-enclosed space boasts stunning views of the city and the Chicago River and includes a large u-shaped bar, cocktail-height tables, and ample cocktail space to accommodate up to 99 guests' reception style. Available to book in semi-private sections or as a fully private outdoor event space.

Back Dining

Up to 35 guests

Located along the far north edge of the Main Dining Room, our semi-private Back Dining area includes a long banquette with low seating on one side and can be set with low or cocktail-height tables along the floor-to-ceiling windows. The Back Dining space can accommodate seating for up to 30, or it can be set to accommodate up to 35 guests for a cocktail-style reception.

Fireplace Lounge

Up to 35 guests

The semi-private Fireplace Lounge has a variety of banquette and comfortable lounge-style options for up to 28 guests (seated), or it can be set to host up to 35 for a cocktail-style reception. The Fireplace Lounge can also combine seamlessly with the Private Dining Room when booked together.

Private Dining Room

Up to 24 guests

Perfect for your next private dinner outing, the Private Dining Room can accommodate a seated event of up to 24 guests. The space offers full A/V capabilities and sliding doors with frosted glass for the option of a fully private event. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the space provide you and your guests with a beautiful view of the Chicago River!

Round Table

Up to 20 guests

Our Round Table is a large communal high-top table located at the far right of the Main Dining Room. The Round Table seats up to 15, or the space can be set to accommodate a group of 20 for a more cocktail-style event and is adjacent to a full wall of windows overlooking the Chicago river.