Members Club
Behind the dining room, there is another Alston entirely. An invitation-only club for those who want priority access, preferred booking, and a table that is always theirs.
Members Club
Joining the Club
The Benefits of Belonging
Membership at The Alston is more than a reservation. It is a standing invitation to the best table in Chicago, with privileges designed to make every visit feel like your own private club.
Access for up to three (3) guests per visit to the Members Club
Priority reservations across the Main Dining Room, Bar, Terrace, Members Club, and Members Terrace
Priority booking for our private dining rooms, Le Cave and The Gilded Room
Preferred access to select boutique hotel suites within One Chicago, including Lifetime Fitness & Spa during your stay
Invitations to exclusive Member-Only events such as intimate dinners, tastings, luxury pop-ups, curated collaborations, and signature themed soirées
Seasonal member appreciation gifts
A personalized House Account with convenient monthly billing
Access to Sonato Alliance — a global membership app offering reciprocal access to private clubs across six continents
Explore Memberships Types
There Is Always a Table for Members
Membership at The Alston is an invitation to make this restaurant yours. Each tier is designed around a different relationship with the club — whether you are building a home at Chicago’s finest table, entertaining clients at the highest level, or stepping into the world of fine dining for the first time.
Every membership includes priority access to dining reservations, preferred booking for private events, and preferred availability on high-demand evenings. Your first year is covered by your initial subscription. Monthly dues begin in month thirteen, once the club has become a natural part of your life.
Illinois Resident Membership
Illinois resident | Ages 35+
• Initiation Fee: $5,000 (one-time, due upon acceptance)
• Annual Dues: $175/month, billed after 13th of the month
Young Professional Membership
Illinois resident | Ages 23–34
• Initiation Fee: $2,000 (one-time, due upon acceptance)
• Annual Dues: $175/month, billed after 13th of the month
Non-Resident Membership
Non-Illinois resident | Ages 35+
• Initiation Fee: $5,000 (one-time, due upon acceptance)
• Annual Dues: $175/month, billed after 13th of the month
Corporate Membership
Four (4) Illinois residents from the same corporate location
• Initiation Fee: $10,000 (one-time, due upon acceptance)
• Annual Dues: None
Second Membership (Spouse or Partner)
Any age
• Initiation Fee: $2,000 (one-time, due upon acceptance)
• Annual Dues: None
Apply to Become a Member
Membership at The Alston is by application. Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to walk you through the next steps.
Membership Application
Please fill out the form below to apply to become a member of The Alston.
Membership By-Laws & Club Rules
Upon submitting an application for membership or visiting the club as a guest, the individual will be deemed to have agreed that they will be bound by these Rules, all By-laws, and the Privacy Notice (as amended from time- to-time), and all subsequent amendments to them.
Reserve A Table
An Evening Worth Returning For
Join us for dinner, celebrate a milestone, or host an intimate gathering with friends.
The Chef & The Restaurant
A Story Worth Sitting Down For
From a Michelin-starred kitchen to the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, every detail at The Alston has a reason.
Upcoming Event
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Bastille Day Party
Saturday, July 11