ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Chicago, IL

4.2(2,019)$50–100Chicago, IL
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Good value

Rated 4.2 stars based on 2019 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price $50–100 • 4.2★
ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is an Indian buffet located in Chicago, IL. Situated in the West Loop neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. With a rating of 4.2 stars based on 2019 reviews, ROOP Chicago provides a dining experience with a price range of $50–100. The restaurant also features a cocktail bar. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone details for further planning.

Good to know

  • ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has a listed address in Chicago, IL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 2,019 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Phone
(312) 809-6964
Today
12–10 PM
Price
$50–100
Rating
4.2 (2,019 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 2,019 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 2,019 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median2,019 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
12–11 PM
monday
5–10 PM
saturday
12–11 PM
sunday
12–10 PM
thursday
12–10 PM
tuesday
5–10 PM
wednesday
12–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $50–100
Price range$50–100

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Moderate noiseHappy hour specials

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Cozy Romantic Trendy UpscaleIntimateGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great dessert Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Brunch reservations recommended Lunch reservations recommended Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$32.10242 mentions
  • Chili Cheese Kulcha$18.1974 mentions
  • Sweet Potato Chaat$19.2661 mentions
  • Lamb Keema Hyderabadi$29.9653 mentions
  • Lamb Shank Nihari$42.8053 mentions
  • Paneer Pasanda$32.1053 mentions
  • Whole Sea Bass$42.8053 mentions
  • Pork Belly$21.4049 mentions
  • Jackfruit Cutlet$22.7935 mentions
  • Tandoori Cauliflower$29.9634 mentions
  • Avocado & Chickpea Bhel$19.2619 mentions
  • Dahi Ke Kebab$18.199 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

2,019 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar?

ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has a 4.2-star rating based on 2019 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
36
Retail & Shopping
13
Transportation & Automotive
8
Financial Services
5
Miscellaneous Services
4
Travel & Tourism
3

72 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

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72 places nearby (tech, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

910 West Van Buren Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00

Atms

Bank of America

Atm

~0.4 mi

Banks

Chase

Bank

550 West Adams Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
+1 312-234-9866Website
Chase

Bank

30 South Wacker Drive

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
+1 312-258-2150Website
Fifth Third Bank

Bank

1 South Wacker Drive

~0.6 mi
Website
Fifth Third Bank

Bank

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:00-17:30; Fr 08:00-18:00
+1-312-704-7300Website

Restaurants

La Josie

Restaurant

740 West Randolph Street

~41 ftMo-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-00:00
+1-312-929-2900Website
Tanoshii

Restaurant

720 West Randolph Street

~135 ftMo-Fr 11:30-14:30; Su-Th 16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00
+1-312-207-8894Website
BLVD

Restaurant

817 West Lake Street

~430 ftSu-Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00
+1-312-526-3116Website
Bar Siena

Restaurant

832 West Randolph Street

~456 ftTu-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00; Mo 11:30-02:00
+1-312-492-7775Website
The Allis

Restaurant

113-125 North Green Street

~475 ftMo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 08:00-23:00
+1-312-521-8000Website
The Izakaya at Momotaro

Restaurant

820 West Lake Street

~0.1 miSu 16:30-22:30; Mo-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa 16:30-00:00
+1-312-733-4818Website
High Five Ramen

Restaurant

112 North Green Street

~0.1 miSu-Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu-We 17:00-00:00; Th-Sa 17:00-01:00
+1-312-754-0431Website
Green Street Smoked Meats

Restaurant

112 North Green Street

~0.1 miSu-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-312-754-0431Website

Bars

Esco

Bar

738 West Couch Place

~71 ftTh-Fr 21:00-01:30; Sa 21:00-02:30
+1-872-206-5245Website
Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Bar

737 West Randolph Street

~172 ftMo-We 15:00-23:00; Th 12:00-01:00; Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1-312-638-0700Website
Fox Bar

Bar

113-125 North Green Street

~495 ftSu-We 18:00-01:00; Th-Fr 18:00-02:00; Sa 18:00-03:00
+1-312-521-8000Website
Moneygun

Bar

660 West Lake Street

~0.1 miTu-Su 17:00-02:00
+1-312-600-0600Website
Emporium Arcade Bar

Bar

839 West Fulton Market

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-02:00
+1-312-733-2222Website
CH Distillery

Bar

564 West Randolph Street

~0.3 miTu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00
+1-312-707-8780Website
The Aviary

Bar

955 West Fulton Market

~0.3 miMo,Tu closed, We 17:00-00:00, Th 17:00-01:00, Fr 17:00-01:00, Sa 17:00-00:00, Su 17:00-00:00
+1-312-226-0868Website
Blind Barber

Bar

948 West Fulton Market

~0.3 mi
+1-312-405-9929Website

Cafes

BomboBar

Cafe

832 West Randolph Street

~438 ftMo-Su 08:00-23:00
+1-312-967-7000Website
The Goddess and Grocer

Cafe

911 West Randolph Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-20:00
Website
Starbucks

Cafe

600 West Lake Street

~0.2 mi
+1 312-575-0221Website
Starbucks

Cafe

946 West Randolph Street

~0.2 mi
+1 312-850-0079Website
La Colombe Coffee Roasters

Cafe

955 West Randolph Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
+1-312-733-0707Website
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

Cafe

181 North Morgan Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 06:30-19:00; Fr 06:30-01:00; Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-19:00
+1-312-624-8878Website
Starbucks

Cafe

40 North Clinton Street

~0.3 mi
+1 312-463-0331Website
Coffee Bar

Cafe

325 North Morgan Street

~0.3 mi
Website

Pubs

Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería

Pub

904 West Randolph Street

~0.2 miTu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-312-733-1975Website
New Line Tavern

Pub

201 North Clinton Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:30-02:00
+1-312-212-5463Website

Fast Foods

Sarpino's Pizzeria

Fast Food

627 West Lake Street

~0.2 miSu-Th 09:30-04:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-05:00
+1-312-207-1777Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

901 West Washington Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
+1 312-850-3450Website
Subway

Fast Food

180 North Jefferson Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1 312-877-5705Website
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

200 North Jefferson Street

~0.2 mi
+1 312-474-9700Website
Shake Shack

Fast Food

185 North Morgan Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-23:00
+1-312-800-8926Website
Aloha Pokē Co

Fast Food

131 North Clinton Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:30; Sa 10:00-17:30
+1-312-285-2887Website
Potbelly

Fast Food

545 West Madison Street

~0.4 mi
Jamba

Fast Food

500 West Madison Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
+1 312-474-0350Website

Ice Creams

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

Ice Cream

1047 West Madison Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-00:00; Su 13:00-23:00
+1-312-666-5111Website

Bakerys

D’Amato’s Wholesale Bakery

Bakery

1125 West Grand Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-312-733-5455

Clinics

Family Planning Associates

Clinic

659 West Washington Street

~0.2 mi
+1-312-707-8988Website

Music Schools

Merit School of Music

Music School

38 South Peoria Street

~0.3 mi
+1 312 786 9428Website
Opera School of Chicago

Music School

~0.5 mi

Bicycle Repair Stations

Bicycle Repair Tool Stand

Bicycle Repair Station

~0.4 mi24/7

Ferry Terminals

Union Station/Willis Tower

Ferry Terminal

200 South Upper Wacker Drive

~0.6 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

TITLE Boxing Club

Fitness Centre

313 South Peoria Street

~0.5 mi

Books

Open Books West Loop

Books

651 West Lake Street

~0.1 miWe-Th 12:30-18:00; Fr-Su 10:30-18:00
+1-312-475-1355Website

Delis

J.P. Graziano Grocery

Deli

901 West Randolph Street

~0.2 miTu-Sa 11:00-16:00
+1-312-666-4587Website

Clothes

Lululemon

Clothes

932 West Randolph Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00

Cannabis

Mint Ventures

Cannabis

215 North Clinton Street

~0.3 mi

Pastrys

Mrs. Fields

Pastry

500 West Madison Street

~0.4 mi

Newsagents

Hudson News

Newsagent

500 West Madison Street

~0.4 mi

Jewelrys

Arts & Artisians

Jewelry

500 West Madison Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Gifts

The Boeing Store

Gift

410 West Washington Street

~0.4 mi

Conveniences

7-Eleven

Convenience

504 North Halsted Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 06:30-20:00
+1 312-666-0347Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

833 West Van Buren Street

~0.6 mi
+1 312-738-1828Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

180 North Franklin Street

~0.6 mi
+1 312-578-0305Website

Charitys

The Salvation Army

Charity

509 North Union Avenue

~0.5 mi
Goodwill

Charity

1201 West Washington Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+1-312-563-1187

Bicycle Rentals

Green St & Randolph St

Bicycle Rental

~468 ft24/7
Green St & Madison St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Sangamon St & Washington Blvd

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Morgan St & Lake St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Clinton St & Lake St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Desplaines St & Kinzie St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Clinton St & Madison St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Jefferson St & Monroe St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7

Artworks

Batcolumn

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Gráinne

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Website
The Athlete

Artwork

~0.6 mi