The counter at Mako
Yelp reviewers praise watching the chefs work, and the preparation and texture of the fish. Book Mako for the cooking. Don't count on an elaborate room or extras for a celebration.
Some Yelp reviewers found the atmosphere calm, and others wanted more conversation with the chefs, so a counter seat doesn't guarantee a chatty evening. Past favorites like the tuna and scallop show the style, but every item depends on what's available.
How much does dinner at Mako cost for two?
Two omakase menus cost $450. Two $110 beverage pairings take that to $670. These subtotals exclude tax, gratuity and any service charge. Confirm those amounts with Mako before relying on a final total.
Corkage is $50 per bottle, for bottles that aren't already on Mako's beverage menu. One bottle with corkage costs less than two pairings, before you count what you paid for the wine. Mako chooses the pairing's wine and sake for each course. Consider whether you want that when deciding what to drink.
How do you book a table at Mako?
Book on Tock. Seatings are at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and at 4, 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mako is closed Monday and Tuesday. There are no walk-ins, but same-day reservations are accepted until 2 p.m. if seats are left. If your date is full, choose Join Waitlist next to the time on Tock.
Deposits aren't refunded for cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation. Mako suggests transferring the reservation to someone else instead, and asks you to email info@makochicago.com as early as possible if you need a different date or time. Check the deposit amount on Tock before you book.
If you're running late, call (312) 988-0687. Because the room is served together, you'll join at whatever course is being served when you arrive.
Seating times and booking link · Reservation and cancellation policies
Before paying, ask whether the deposit counts toward dinner, when reservations open and how many guests you can book. The FAQ recommends transfers. Ask how to transfer a booking through the platform.
Diets, children and arrival
A gluten-free omakase is available on request. Because the menu centers on seafood, Mako can't accommodate vegetarian, vegan or kosher diets, or soy or sugar allergies. The current menu also includes pork. The kitchen makes as few changes as it can, so email info@makochicago.com about anything else before you book.
Mako doesn't bar children but strongly discourages anyone under 10, because of the meal's length and the effect on other guests. A child needs a paid seat and gets the full menu. Smart casual dress is recommended. Keep photos to a minimum, with no flash and no video.
There's no valet. Street parking is on Halsted and Lake streets, and there's a lot directly across the street. Mako has no private dining room but offers buyouts.
Dietary, visitor and private-event policies
Ask Mako how long dinner takes and whether it has a step-free route. The gap between seating times is not a meal-length promise. Confirm a finish time and access before adding an event afterward.
Compare before booking
Kyōten costs $880 for two on non-Friday/Saturday nights with service included, before tax and drinks. Mako's $450 is for the menus only, before service and gratuity. Compare the full bills before choosing by price. Kyōten's former booking page estimated two and a half to three hours; Mako publishes seating times but no duration.
Indienne publishes vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. Mako cannot accommodate either diet, even though it can make a gluten-free omakase on request. Choose dietary fit before comparing pairing or corkage costs.
Sources
Prices and policies change, so confirm the terms for your date before paying.
- Diner reviews on Yelp
- Omakase and pairing prices
- Seating times and booking link
- Reservation, dietary and visitor policies
- Address and contact
Checked September 28, 2026. Found a change? Send a correction with a source link.