Amazing view
Awesome awesome view if you can stand the short wait to get on and off the elevators and if you can stand the ~$10 drinks. Yes, a 312 is $8. But the view is way better than the Sears tower. It's on the 96th for so instead of buying a ticket to the observatory on the 97th floor, buy a drink here and enjoy pretty much the same view.
The 3 stars I'm giving for the view and wine selection. Â My husband had the Wagyu beef strip steak and enjoyed it. I had the lamb and from the first and only bite I had it tasted...off. Maybe it was just more "gamey" than expected but it impacted my entire meal experience and made me queasy. Â The waitstaff work in teams and it made for quick service but neither the waiter who delivered my meal or support staff who cleared my plate acknowledged or asked about my untouched plate. The view, amazing. Romantic, 5 stars. Attention to detail, not so much.
Review Source:Came here for lunch without a reservation (we got there around 12:45 pm) and immediately were seated by a window. Â
WOW. Â The view is wonderful... I will be back solely for that. Â Next time, I hope to visit for dinner to see the night skyline (I've already made my boyfriend promise that we can come back).
The food was pretty good.  I think the whole point of coming here is for the view, but l really have no complaints about  my meal. I ordered the steak sandwich and my boyfriend had the burger.  I liked my dish better, but we traded halves of our plates and were perfectly content with what we had.
Our server was very gracious about helping us take pictures pictures as well (I felt bad, I am sure that the servers are all professional photographers after working in the Signature Room), and the rest of the staff, especially the hosts, were were nice and professional. Can't wait to go back!
Great view, decent service (can be improved through training and communication, with expectations), good food. Nice place to take out-of-towners to show-off the city. This place is pricey, but you're paying for the ambiance and scenery. Request window seating, if possible when making reservations.
Review Source:Great view (especially the ladies room on 96 I hear)
Slow service - dinner took 3 1/2 hours due to our server being incredibly, humanly, ridiculously slow. It was not that busy either!
Food was okay..
Tuna tartar - nothing special
King crab toast - alright, lots of crab on there.
Duck trio - only good thing was the crispy duck, both other items I can live without.
Rack of Lamb - I enjoyed it but they cooked it medium rare instead of the requested medium.
Great date spot and an AWESOME view. Recommended for special occasions but that's mostly because of the vibe/view. Service and food are lacking.
usually fancy and expensive places garners 4+ stars from me, but the signature room fell short of my expectations. Â i was in Chicago for restaurant week and heard from my co-worker that i had to check this place out.... Â (make sure you try and sit by the window... otherwise, you'll be missing out on what this restaurant has to offer)
to be fair, the view is amazing, breathtaking and stunning. Â i don't think there is another restaurant that beats this place. Â how can you say no to the skyline of chicago and all the pretty city lights?! Â its simply memorizing!!!
i ordered the duck tacos and the chips and guac, and those two items were already about 23-ish bucks. Â i don't mind if they were cooked with love and made to perfection.. but the duck tacos were really messy to eat. Â they were falling out of the thin flour tortilla, and to top it all off the tacos were lacking that authentic Mexican flavor... something was amiss... and the guac and chips?! Â one would assume if you're going to drop 10 bucks for guac, they would hand make it in front of you or something... but it was nothing special. Â hell... i bet even taco bell's guac would taste the same in a blind taste test. Â lol.
I also got a caramel apple martini. Â this was the best item of the night. Â it honestly tasted like those mini caramel apple candy you would receive on Halloween. Â perfect mixture of alcohol and caramel. Â 5/5. Â
If i ever stop in chicago again, i would come back... but only to the lounge and only to get my drinks on. Â lol
Make sure you make your reservations.
My friends and I arrived a little earlier than we expected to so the hostess asked us if we wanted to drink upstairs at the lounge. So, we went to the lounge to have a drink and the view is soooo nice from the lounge. Getting a seat by the window was hard. So after our drink at the lounge we went downstairs to the restaurant and asked out waiter to seat us by the window. The service and food was amazing! We had seared duck breast, king crab toast, Â salad, seared scottish salmon, and pasta. The food was reallyyyyy good. The duck was soft and tender. Â The salmon was really good. The portions are small but really good. Â Also, we ordered a couple of drinks and they were amazing as well. Godiva chocolate desert martini and Chicagos best sidecar martini.
Make sure you make reservations a couple of months ahead of time.
Dress to impress and get ready for a experience like no other. Â If you live in Chicago this is something you have to do at least once. Â Save up your money because food and service is more expensive the higher up you are. Â You won't be disappointed. Â
If you are trying to impress someone you won't go wrong with bringing them here. Â This is one of those spots where people choose to propose, this did happen when I was there. Â We went a little late so we didn't get a sunlight view of the city but the night lighting was just as beautiful. Â
Order something tasty off the menu, get a bottle of wine and call it a night.
We went there for lunch on my birthday. Â Large group so we waited maybe 15 minutes for a table, not too bad.
The service was excellent and the food exceeded my expectations. Â I had the steak salad and it was cooked perfectly and was just enough. Â My friends seemed to enjoy their meals as well. Â
Overall, given the views, service and food, my expectations were met and exceeded. Â I take off one star because of the buffet. Â Not sure why they feel the need for that. Â It looked just ok.
The desserts were also very good. Â They brought me a cupcake for my birthday which was very nice of them.
Ah, the 95th.  I remember coming here often as a child and the hostess always throwing us in some shabby corner table with a waitress she did not like because children were not necessarily welcomed.  I remember ordering a grilled cheese for myself and the waiter laughed at me and walked away; my father was not impressed.  We had a swanky graduation dinner her for my mother and we were all dressed to the nines along with the rest of the restaurant; me being told to be on my best behavior.  Flash forward to my recent trip back, and it was from from anything I imagined.  I brought my roommate; who will probably never go to  Chicago again in her lifetime.  I was excited; we dressed up, had been shopping on Michigan Ave. all day, and were ready for some stellar 95th drinks before going to Columbia YC for dinner.  First, the lady who let us in the elevator had no sense of proper hygiene. That was putting it lightly.  We got to the top and it was loud, extremely too loud and drunk people were shoving into us before we had a chance to get out.  The decor of the place itself has gone to shit and it has turned into this modern utilitarian looking cave that belongs in a vegas brothel.  We waited a little longer for my favorite table that I could show my roommate the exact places we had already visited and places we were going.  While we were sitting next to the window people wanted to take pictures over us and it was more than invasive.  I asked a nearby server to ask them to stop and he did absolutely nothing.  Our server clearly hates her life and treated us like we were at a hotdog joint.  Children were running around.  The martinis were subpar and I had cork in my wine.  All in all, I used to be amazed by this place when I was younger, my father had just about every lunch meeting her and my mother has wonderful memories here, but after this past time, I am no longer a fan and sadly enough, probably never returning.
Review Source:My extended family has had 3 or 4 dinners here. When you make reservations for a larger party, you have to book a private room and order from a limited menu. The private room is wonderful, but the limited menu is somewhat disappointing. The food options never really WOW'ed me.
This past Christmas we decided to split up our party so we could sit in the main room and have the full menu. THIS was a meal to remember. Highlights of the meal included:
- Scallops - Our waiter said he replicated the dish at home because it's so good.
- Sea Bass - Cooked perfectly, with a vanilla sauce that was surprisingly and pleasantly different
- Mushroom Salad - With breaded goat cheese, pomegranate, and other morsels of yumminess. Front-runner for the best salad I have ever had.
- Dessert - I'm not a big dessert fan, but I gotta say their take on "milk and cookies" for Christmas was really charming.
This place is a winner when you factor in the view, service, and atmosphere (a live pianist was playing Christmas tunes). If the food was consistently excellent and memorable, then I wouldn't hesitate to give the Signature Room 5 stars.
Excellent food and drinks. Â Who doesn't love a good martini and steak?
Get there before your reservation and have a drink, then head to your table for dinner. Â Make sure you get a window table because this place is all about the view.
Still one of my favorite spots for a date or upscale evening. Â Not cheap, but you're paying for the experience.
If you have reservations in the Signature Room, make sure you let one of the associates know. That way, you don't have to wait in the long line for the elevator on the main floor. That's for the Signature Lounge. Apparently, it was up to a 45 minute wait already at 7PM on a Saturday.
We were guided in to a much shorter line for the elevator and once we got to the restaurant, we were seated right away despite our 7:30PM reservation. It's a great view if you get to sit by the window. But we were right next to the piano, which wasn't a problem for us. It was great entertainment and much appreciated (we are a family of piano players).
Our server gave the "down-to-business" vibe, so not entirely personable. But, he did suggest us having the Seafood Tower as an appetizer - half lobster, oysters, jumbo shrimp, and crab legs. It also came with 3 condiments: spicy remoulade, horseradish cocktail sauce, and fresh lemon. That was a pretty big hit for my family (5 of us).
As for entree, I had the seared duck breast, which came out a little too fatty for being cooked medium. I had to remove some of it before eating it. Other than that, it was a delicious dish. At this point, my family wasn't up to sharing - that's a good sign. I was able to sneak a taste of my husband's dish though - filet of beef (medium). I just savored it and it practically melted in my mouth. Well done Signature Room chefs =)
Sharing the pear upside down cake and the salted caramel tart amongst all of us was a sweet way to end the meal.
We had to wait a bit to take the elevator back down. Only 1 elevator was in use for the lounge and the restaurant, so the 2 times the doors opened, the elevator was already full. The 3rd time is the charm though, all 5 of us along with a few other parties made it in.
Definitely not a place to dine at every night. But, I think it's great when you're celebrating a special occasion!
The best thing about this place is the view. I had the best memories here in my life. Food did not wow me because there are so many other high end restaurants here in Chicago. But again, I love the view. Chicago is very beautiful at night. This is the place to create special memories with someone special. Everyone will bust out their smart phones and cameras snapping pictures like crazy while you are dining. One thing though, the people who take reservation are not too friendly. Other than it, the waiters and the coat check person are friendly. Save your time and make a reservation. Oh my...they need to fix the elevator issue. It takes forever to wait to get down. Constant issue here with the elevator.
Review Source:First of all the view here is amazing. It is a great spot for a date or a celebration. The waitstaff is on point and go out of there way to make sure you enjoy your meal. With that said the food is just OK.
I was here recently for a birthday dinner and I was really excited. The menu looked amazing and I just knew I was in for some deliciousness. Sadly everything just feel a tad bit short. To start I got the Romaine Salad which was pretty standard. It came with a piece of garlic toast on top that really added flavor. My mother got the lobster bisque which was pretty good. For my main meal I got the rack of lamb. The lamb was  seasoned well and prepared perfectly. Unfortunately whatever it came with didn't complement the meat. The cumin spaetzel was flavorless and didn't add to the lamb. The roasted carrots and the gremolata was ok but the I felt like the dish was missing something. My mother got the roasted Amish Chicken which was just ok. The creamy grits were great and probably the better part of the meal. While the chicken was flavorful but it was dry.
So while everything was ok I expected it to be amazing. Either way I enjoyed my time and my party was treated very well. I will probably go back next time for drinks and to look out into our beautiful city.
Went here a couple years ago and was mesmerized. It is so hard to get a reservation, we had to get one at 10pm but it was also Valentine's day weekend.
The drinks were phenomenal. I had Riesling wine which was way on point. and for dessert I had a chocolate covered strawberry martini, which was one of the greatest crafted cocktails I had ever had to this day.
The special that night was surf and turf which we both had, and man was it amazing. I am dying to go back to this restaurant because the view alone was so romantic. We got seated next to the window and just looked at the city the entire night. This has got to be one of the best views of Chicago.
I dropped in again this summer to show an out of town family member the view and he was amazed. My parents plan on coming here to celebrate an anniversary one day.
Made reservations for a Saturday evening dinner for four. Â
We got in right away, had no issues with waiting and we were placed at the south facing window table with views of Michigan Ave, Navy Pier, and the infamous Willis Tower (although I still call it the Sears Tower). Â It was a tad foggy but it was beautiful watching the fog roll by us, and luckily roll back out so we had excellent night views of the city. Â
Our waiter was superb and even took our pictures for us from different angles in order to get the best background of the city. Â
My food??? Â Oh God it was good. Â We had two appetizers of grilled octopus, and scallop with risotto. Â The octopus was good, but the scallop and risotto was moan worthy. Â It was fabulous. Â It was the best scallop and risotto I have ever tasted. Â
I ordered the Halibut with shrimp mousse filled crepes, others ordered the venison, and the roasted lamb. Â
I tried a bite of each and each dish was excellent and everyone very happy with their meals.
Superb experience, and having that awe inspiring view was just icing on an already fabulous dining experience. Â
Thanks for the memories, Chicago!
The view alone will get this place a five star review.
Aside from that, I came here on a whim with some friends visiting the city. We had all heard about the Signature Room but did not really know anything about it. Well... don't come here dressed like bums because it is so fancy and pretty in there. We had no idea it was kinda formal, but you get in anyway. We waited about 15-20 minutes. We wanted to sit on a certain side so we could get a good view of the city, and they were really nice about that. It's a good place to have a romantic dinner or to get dressed up and have a fancy dinner. The service was awesome, and the food was awesome! Because I have said the word "fancy" twice in the review already, please know that that means expensive prices. We all ordered drinks, steaks/ lamb chops, and an appetizer to share. The bill came out to be about $200-ish. Even then, everything was definitely worth the wait and the money.
Great view of Chicago. Food is really good. Yes I do not remember what I ordered, but I was with my parents and we had a good time. Restroom can be cleaner but everything else is top notch. I forgot to mention the waitress there are really good looking. Chicago style baby and yes it is nice. I love Chi Town.
Review Source:My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary dinner. He made a reservation and we arrived about 15 minutes early. Once we checked out coats in, we were seated right away. The gentleman who seated us was friendly and asked how we were doing. We were seated and greeted within five minutes if being sat. The ambiance is very dark and romantic. It seemed like the majority of the people that were seated by us were couples. Unfortunately, the weather was very overcast so we were not able to see much of the cities view. But, we cannot control Mother Nature.
We ordered our drinks and it seemed to take quite sometime. Our waiter dropped them off and walked away to greet another table. At that point, we were ready to order, so we had to wait for him to come back. We put our order in and while we waited, there was a gentleman who walked around with bread which was nice. The bread was warm and fresh. The same guy also made sure that our water glasses were full.
Our food was delivered by another gentleman who kindly asked us if there was anything else we needed. I ordered the strip steak and a side of potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the pork chops. My steak was cooked exactly how I asked for it and his pork chops fell off the bone. I think out server checked back with us once while we were eating. He seemed to be pretty busy..I finished what I could eat and my food sat in front of me while I wanted for it to be boxed. Once my boyfriend finished, we stacked the dirty dishes and that is when someone came by to clean it up. I think it was the same guy who dropped our food off. We then had to ask for,our food to be boxed.
Once my food was boxed, our server then came back to drop off the dessert menus and asked if we wanted coffee. He took our order and dropped it off. We ordered the white and dark chocolate mousse cake with orange marmalade which was good. We then got our check and paid.
Overall, the food and the ambiance was nice. The reason why I am giving is three stars is because of the service. The waiter seemed to be more attentive to other tables than us. He seemed to have their food boxed up and places cleared, where we had to ask to have all of this done. Paying the money that we did to go here, I would have expected the service to be top notch. Kind of disappointing but like I said, the food was great.
I was there two weeks ago. Â We all know that a buffet is unlimited food without bothering the waiter, right? Â Well, I wouldn't call this a breakfast buffet, this a "SEMI-BUFFET". Â I saw a poor selection of cereals, cheeses and cakes. Â When I sat down at my table, I was given a menu to my surprise. Â There were options for side orders. Â My fish came with no side order and it looked very lonely; very poor presentation of the food. Â Also, I asked for no sauce on the fish and it came very wet. Â I dared asked the waiter for my side order. Â It came 15-20 minutes after the fish. Â My companion had to wait for his coffee for a long long time. Â And when it finally came, it was only a six once cup...he had to bother the waiter a lot.
So,
1. Â Poor food presentation
2. Â Artichoke should NEVER be served with the hairs
3. Â Coffee should be larger than 6 oz.
4. Â Buffet shouldn't have a menu or waiter service, unless it's drinks.
Unfortunately, the menu did not match the beautiful view.
It was my parents' 50th wedding anniversary and I made a reservation via opentable so I didn't get a chance to ask for the best table section which to me is the south side view of the city. the host honored my request for the best seating and we had a wonderful dinner. Â Seascallop, duck trio, wildmushroom as appertizer. the scallop just melt in your mouth and the gooseliver was very tender and not salty at all.
For dinner we had Seabass, walleye, vein loins and 12oz New Year Strip, every dish was so tasty. tender to your request.
the waiter Rudy was very nice and the bus boy was very attentive, kept on bringing hot water for my mom's green tea which to our delight was in real tea leaves (hate those average strong tea bags).
We looked at the dessert memu and didn't see anything we like (we were so full anyway) and Rudy bought us a nice cake with Happy Anniversary drawing on the plate!!! my parents were very happy about that.
Best of all, we took so many wonderful pictures with the amazing view from the 95th floor in John Hancock building. Â What a night (12/26/2012), what a sight!!!
On a Monday evening, my boyfriend and I decided to grab drinks at the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor. Â After having some of the most delicious brie and drinks, we decided to have our dinner on the 95th floor. Â Who knew it would be so complicated?
We didn't have reservations but there were plenty of empty tables. Â We put our name in and they told us we had to each order an entree. Â Well this was baffling to us. Â No fine dining establishment ever told us what we had to order. Â We had planned on sharing the surf and turf (most expensive dish) and an appetizer. Â When we explained this to the host, she got a scared look on her face and said she had to ask permission. Â Seriously?
She walked 10 steps to her permission giver, and stood there asking for permission to seat 2 young looking kids who only wanted to order 1 entree and an appetizer. Â The Wizard didn't even look at her as she kept talking, and finally she walks back with a scared look on her face. Â Before she speaks, I just tell her "it's fine. Â Don't worry about it." Â And she says "you can join us for dinner but you have to order the surf and turf and an appetizer."
Wow. Â (Not a good wow.)
Anyways, we get seated, surprise, not a window seat. Â We order cocktails and start with the oysters. Â I also spot the special - scallops, so I decide to order the appetizer size as my entree. Â The bf gets the surf and turf as we are so required.
My scallops were delicious. Â The appetizer size consisted of 3 decent sized scallops. Â The oysters were yummy. Â His surf and turf was decent. Â I would say there is a lack of flavor anytime you just put a slab of meat and a steamed lobster tail on a plate. Â There isn't much creativity required to prepare that dish. Â
Service at the Lounge upstairs is great. Â (Review to come). Â Service downstairs at the restaurant - not so much.
Yay! Â Came here with some special friends for lunch and we had a fabulous time. Sadly it did not offer a view because of the rainy weather, but we didn't care. Â We started out with Ahi Tuna & Calamari (cooked to perfection) and both were deliciously scrumptious. Â Bravo to the chef.
Everyone enjoyed their entree.  The portobello mushroom with a truffle broth was outstanding.  Service was impeccable, and thank you Ramon and the other servers.  You guys did an outstanding job and made us feel very special.  Once agin, thank you.  Here comes dessert.  I can't believe we had dessert, but we did.  We tried a sampler of the White & Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, Apple Crumb Pie & Pumpkin Creme Brûlée.  All I can say is Yowza, Yowza, Yowza. Â
Whether you are going with your family or friends, you will not be disappointed.  I will definitely be back.  Don't have time to eat, please visit their Lounge and enjoy  their fabulous drinks and spectacular view.
I was taken here for a date. The view wasnt as breathtaking as it should have been since i had been working in a skyscraper. I had the veal risotto which for lack of a better word was gross. But the tiramisu we had for dessert was good and my companion's steak was perfectly cooked. I feel that its worth going for the novelty but not for the food. The risotto was too gross to finish for me.
Review Source:We arrived about 10:40 and there was already a long line for the elevator. We were up and seated by about 11:05 and got a great window table overlooking the skyline.
My husband got a medium well burger that was too pink. His fries were good. I got the buffet. The minestrone and several of the salads were very flavorful. The Brussel sprouts were hard and inedible. The strip steak was very tough.
Would I eat here again? Yes. We paid $48 for a hit-or-miss lunch, and would have paid $35 to go to the observatory. $15 for lunch for two in Chicago and the ability to comfortably sit and enjoy the sights was worth it.
4 stars for a gorgeous view. Apparently the views from the women's bathroom is the best (I was told). We had some great seats overlooking downtown Chicago. And yes, when you come to a place like this, expect $13 drinks.
I mean, probably worth it since the views are free so you save your money for alcohol!
Easily my favorite part of Chicago. $14 drinks be damned.
The views from the women's bathroom are awesome, (to note - I was on the 96th floor, not 95th) - even on an overcast day. Though, I'm sure, there would be a level of breath-taking I just missed out on if it was a clear day.... I went around 11am on a Monday morning... and though the best spots were taken (views of lake michigan) - I still had plenty of tables to choose from.
Also - if you're going in from Michigan Ave.. enter by the Cheesecake Factory, then look for an escalator.. take that one floor up - and you should see signs for elevators to the 95th and 96th floors! There you go.. just saved a $17 admission - now use it for that drink with maple syrup!
(PS. the apple bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce IS as decadent as it sounds. your teeth will hurt. please share it.)
Jenny K. told me about this place and I'm so glad we made the trip! AMAZING views (depending where you sit) so be sure to come early to snag seats by the windows.
Great place to wind down the evening or grab brunch with a view. Best of all entrance is free and no hour long lines! Besides the expected pricey (and mediocre) lounge food and drinks, this is a bargain in comparison to Willis Tower.
P.S. be sure to visit the ladies room for an awesome view as well. Sorry boys you didn't get as lucky.
Okay, $45 for brunch is a little steep, but at the same time, the view, the wait staff, the service, and the elegance...well, you just can't complain.
I came here on a Sunday afternoon at 1 pm. Â Since my party consisted of 2 people, we were relatively easy to seat and got seats in 5 minutes.
The brunch is a little unusual. It's set-up half made-to-order, half buffet. Â The made-to-order entrees (when I went) included individual-sized servings of steak, sausages, chicken...protein-based foods. Â On the other hand, the buffet had a made-to-order salad bar, ceviche(s), crab legs, shrimp, and desserts.
As for the food itself, it was mediocre, but believe me when i say the view made it taste much better!
In out sightseeing tour of Chicago we switched out the Skydeck for this famous lounge. After stories of long lines and a mediocre time, we decided to go for drinks instead of the iconic Sears/Willis Tower. And it. was. worth it. After waiting for about 3 minutes to get upstairs, we were brought to this classy (and crowded) bar with and INCREDIBLE view. We waited about 7 minutes for a table, getting nervous they might be full. The host told us to go towards the window and down the steps and theres our table. We, hands down, had the BEST view in the place (besides maybe the womens bathroom, which is breathtaking). There were three of us and we sat at a little table that faced the South/East side of the city. We saw the Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, Michigan Ave and pointed out other notable landmarks while sipping on pricy cocktails.
It was the perfect end to a day of sightseeing and I recommend it to any adults looking to wind down after a long day. It also beats the Skydeck anyday.
Hayyy you fancy huh?
95th floor of the John Hancock Center. View of all of Chicago + Lake Michigan. All for yours for $20....with a lunch buffet thrown in.
Sounds like a steal....only if you want to see an amazing view. But $20 for a mediocre at best lunch buffet? Nu-uh.
The lunch buffet consisted of penne pasta, grilled chicken, lots of grilled & steamed veggies, grilled talapia, and hangar skirt steak with a pretty good olive/pesto sauce. But the pasta & chicken was too dry. They had amuse bouche salad shooters that were interesting (cajun shrimp salad, tomato & cucumber, orange fennel). Â The salad "bar" which consisted of two sauces (buttermilk ranch that was tasted like sour cream and some citrus vinaigrette that was so sour that it kind of tasted like it went bad) was just sad. They had two choices of soup - tortilla & vegetable - that were just okay - definitely something I could have cooked with Campbell soup cans. Â They had ham, cheese platters (where's the crackers??) and absolutely, NO DESSERTS OR FRUITS. Not okay. What kind of buffet doesn't have any sweets??
Food - 2 stars, but for the view, I'd give you 1 more.
TIPS:
1. CALL IN ADVANCE! Was going to come on Saturday for 12:00 lunch, but called in and was told that they didn't have any spots until 12:30. Phew, saved me some waiting time!
2. Skip the buffet and just go to the Lounge (96th floor!) for the same view...for the price of just one drink! (~15)
Given the location, my family wanted to check it out on their visit to Chicago. And that's exactly what this restaurant is for, out of towners wanting a view of Chicago while enjoying a decent high-end dinner.
Had the Seafood Tower, an amazing triple platter stack of seafood to share with the table:
- A dozen oysters (Virginia variety) which were fresh and extremely delicious
- Lots of crab legs
- Two lobster tails + 4 lobster claws
Among the entrees at our table:
- Seafood cioppino: great dish, fantastic tomato broth that was well spiced and full of flavor but light enough to complement the abundance of seafood in the rest of the bowl. Clams, fish, prawns, mussels, scallops, oh my. Also came with bread.
- Seared duck breast: really good dish, sweet and slightly tangy with the ginger-soy + pineapple combination sauce. Great flavor and well cooked.
- Seared Walleye: a white fish that was well cooked and had a solid sauce of parsley puree. Nothing great but was tasty.
- Seared salmon: meh. Salmon can be difficult to make amazing and the challenge wasn't met here. Still a solid dish but not something worth the atmosphere and the other dishes.
Dessert:
- Raspberry cheesecake: Yum. A solid cheesecake. And I appreciated the fresh berries.
The view is spectacular and showcases human engineering and ingenuity in the skyscrapers and city of Chicago. Plus we happened to go on a Wednesday summer night with the Navy Pier fireworks coming right as dessert arrived. Service was impeccable and the environment was fantastic.
Again, this review is for the special occasions with people who are not from Chicago. For locals, there's really no reason to spend the $$$$ on this restaurant unless it's a particularly out of the ordinary occasion; the value isn't there if you already live in Chicago.
Hence, 4 stars for surprisingly great oysters, seafood, and duck, combined with a unique experience and venue. I wouldn't say it's a must for showing visitors a good time but it's certainly a great option if the finances allow for it. For those of us who live here, I would probably bump the rating at least down to 3 stars.
But for taking the visiting relatives out for an impressive dinner? Perfect.
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