Fulton's on the River

The location is amazing, and to have drinks or dine on the patio would be make for a wonderful summer night out.   We plan to go back sometime and sit outside by the heaters or near the fireplaces along the river.    Inside it is definitely an older clientele, quieter, a bit pretentious/snobby with a few waiters with overinflated egos.  

We were there on a Sunday or Monday night for drinks and dessert with family.  There was barely 10 people in the restaurant, we were not dressed up but we weren't wearing sweats either.  We chose the restaurant because I had read that they were voted the BEST in Chicago for Banana Cream Pie, and my dad was with us and that's one of his favorites.

I ordered a "hot toddy" off the menu, which is by far the most disgusting choice I have made in a long, long time.   Gross.  Undrinkable.  My bad.  

The banana cream pie lived up to its reputation, and we also tried a bread pudding that was served very uniquely, in delicious sticks, with three unique dipping sauces.  

It is white linen with professional waitstaff and I would say it is pretty expensive.  The hostess was adorable though and super friendly.  She looked like Ana Faris from Scary Movie.   Too bad she was the only friendly one.

I went here for lunch around 2 pm on a weekday - and was in for a bit of sticker shock.    I could fill up my van with gas for the price of a steak.  I elected to get an order of fish and chips and was pleasantly surprised.  The soup was a lobster bisque that day and it was very tasty.  The fish was cooked to perfection, and the chips (fries) weren't burnt.  The tartar sauce was good, and it didn't have a chemical burning / after-taste to it.  If I had to meet a client downtown, this would a safe location if I knew the client was a carnivore.

Went here for my birthday dinner, the service started off a bit slow, but the food was good and our server hooked us up with our bill. As an industry worker that always seals the deal for me.

Strong drinks, proper food portions, beautiful views and ambiance.