Dining at Hotel 505 River North: CBR restaurant and bar
CBR is the on-site modern American brasserie and cocktail bar at Hotel 505 River North, serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and a weekday happy hour. It accepts reservations and follows a business-casual dress code; Hotel 505’s nightly destination fee includes a $10 credit toward CBR.
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What CBR is like
CBR is Hotel 505 River North’s signature American brasserie and cocktail/whiskey bar located inside the hotel at 505 N. State Street. The space is set up for all-day dining and bar service, and it’s described on property materials as suitable for both hotel guests and local visitors.
Expect a mix of table seating and bar service; the restaurant offers breakfast through dinner, brunch on weekends, and an active happy hour midweek. Reservations are recommended for dinner and weekend brunch.
- Cuisine: modern American / brasserie-style
- Service: breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, happy hour, bar service
- Dress code: business casual
CBR hours and when each meal is served
CBR provides a structured schedule for weekday meals and a different weekend brunch pattern. Hours and days can vary slightly by season or special events, so check the restaurant’s current schedule before you go.
The restaurant’s website lists specific windows for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour; weekend brunch times are broader to accommodate leisure guests.
| Meal | Typical hours (per current listing) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Lunch (Mon–Fri) | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Brunch (Sat–Sun) | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Brunch bar service starts 9:00 AM) |
| Dinner | Evenings (roughly 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM on select nights) |
| Happy Hour (Tue–Fri) | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Menu and drinks — what to expect
The menu focuses on modern American brasserie dishes and is complemented by craft cocktails, spirit-free options, and an extensive whiskey selection. The property and restaurant listings describe CBR as offering approachable brasserie plates across all meal periods.
Price ranges vary by dish; OpenTable and other listings place typical checks around moderate mid-range levels. Specific menu items and prices change seasonally and by the chef’s updates, so view the current menu online or ask staff for daily features.
- Cocktails and nonalcoholic spirit-free drinks available
- Curated whiskey selections listed by the glass or flight
- Seasonal small plates and main courses consistent with brasserie style
Reservations, dress code and accessibility
Reservations are recommended at CBR and the restaurant accepts online booking platforms (Tock/OpenTable). For busy times — weekend brunch and dinner — book in advance where possible.
The listed dress code is business casual. Hotel materials and third-party sources also note that the restaurant and public areas are wheelchair-accessible; the hotel provides accessible features including a front entrance ramp and accessible restaurant seating.
- Reserve via restaurant phone or online reservation platforms
- Dress: business casual
- Accessible seating and route to the restaurant are available
Dining related to meetings and events
Hotel 505 River North offers more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space across multiple rooms; CBR can support event catering needs for meetings, weddings and other functions at the hotel. Event catering details and menus are arranged through the hotel’s event services team.
If you’re hosting a conference or wedding at the property, ask the hotel’s event coordinator about on-site food-and-beverage options, plated or buffet choices, and how CBR can be integrated into your event plan.
- Meeting space across ten rooms (total roughly 8,000+ sq. ft.)
- Banquet and ballroom options available on site
- On-site catering is coordinated with hotel event services
| Event type | What to ask the event team |
|---|---|
| Small meeting | Audio/visual, coffee breaks, boxed lunches |
| Banquet/wedding | Plated dinners, bar packages, room-block dining |
| Conference | Catered breaks, buffet lunches, breakout-room refreshment |
Practical tips for guests (families, pets, credits)
Hotel 505 River North is family-friendly and CBR welcomes children; the hotel also allows dogs (up to two per room, each up to 50 lbs) according to its pet policy. If you’re dining with a pet, confirm whether you’ll use outdoor terrace seating (seasonal) or arrange pet care.
A nightly destination fee at the hotel bundles several amenities and includes a $10 credit that can be used toward CBR. Keep in mind housekeeping is offered on request, and entry and service policies (minimum check-in age of 21 for the primary guest, ID/credit card at check-in) apply at the hotel level.
- Children are welcome at CBR; check menu and portion options for kids
- Dog policy: up to two dogs per room (fees and limits apply) — check front desk for details
- Nightly destination fee includes a $10 credit toward CBR
