Tonight at the lux bar was amazing! Me and my friend got steak frites was good. Had Cate as a…read moreserver who was so personable and cool and was brand new and made the experience worth visiting back. Definitely sit outside if you can very good vibe.

It was a team happy hour so we tried a lot. Truffle fries,…read morebrussel sprouts and guacamole were a table fav The warm pretzels with the pub cheese wasn't my fav. I had the apple bbq fried chicken which was pretty good. The fries I had were kind of burnt The ketchup was Heinz tho! Team said the espresso martinis were good Amaretto sour with the egg white wasn't good unfortunately The luxbar snickers pie was also really good (highly recommend for a group dessert)

Very warm ambiance tucked away in the Waldorf! Setting was amazing with a beautiful dining room…read moreand bar area. Staff was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The food was perfect for brunch, highly recommend! Pro Tip: try the brunch smoothie before settling into a cocktail

didn't eat here- only ordered their coffees! each day the coffees were made differently which was…read moreinteresting but no complaints. would be nice to have some consistency. staff is friendly and welcoming.

Amazing food ! Great casual, fun but slightly upscale vibe. Pumpkin took great care of us…read more Highly recommend for dinner and breakfast!

Visited Chapel Street for brunch with a couple of friends. The menu is no-fuss and easy to pick…read morefrom, exactly what you want for a weekend brunch. I went with the turkey club and fries. The portion was generous, the bacon crisped up well, and the whole thing came together better than a standard club usually does. The fries were the soft, soggy kind rather than crunchy, but somehow addictive, I kept reaching for them. Service was fine, and the space is roomy with plenty of seating, easy to settle in and talk over a long brunch.

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

Had a reservation with two friends from out of town and had the pleasure of being with Vivian…read more Amazing service, so sweet and funny, very thoughtful. and we got free cookies! we got sat in a little private booth in the back, so quiet. will def come back again and again :)

The next brunch spot you have to try in Chicago is The Dearborn! The aesthetic here is upscale…read moreIrish tavern, with amazing vibes and service! I came here for brunch & most definitely need to come back for dinner! Their fish & chips beat Bobby Flay, & it's no surprise they did! This dish is perfection! The cod is fresh & flaky, and the batter has just the right crisp. The dish itself is huge & all the accompaniments are exactly what you want. The beignets are so fluffy and great for sharing a sweet treat to start or end your meal. The corned beef hash is packed with traditional Irish flavors and tastes delicious! You need to come here asap!

Coq d"or is the second bar in Chicago to reopen after Prohibition ended, and even today, it feels…read morelike a speakeasy as it's at the basement level with low ceilings and basically no windows. It was the perfect place to enjoy the Drake, their take on a Manhattan - Drake's Few whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. Love the inclusion of a solid local whiskey. Also on the menu is bookbinder soup, a delicacy from a bygone era. Love how they also provide a small vial of the sherry that you can add on your own. Service is old school and solid and it's a nice place to go back to the past!

Shout out to Juan, our server! He was great considering how busy and chaotic it was the night we…read morevisited. Best sweet potato fries ever. Fun piano singer. Great cozy vibes. Perfect for dates and small groups. Holiday drink: Drakenog is very good from what I hear. I hope to return soon. This was such an unexpected surprise!

Due to a massive power outage and throwing out our 2 refrigerators stocked with food Bicycle…read moreParking Available! We went to The Cheesecake Factory on Michigan Ave downtown Gold Coat Chicago at Water Tower for lunch They do offer a lot of meat and lots of vegetarian, vegan and Pestacarian foods so that is at least 4 solid stars at least the Lettuce Wraps are chilled and tasty The sevice was below par and neither my husband or I enjoy their very bland food I had to ask for the complimentary bread basket and I was stuck with dry bread and very bland pasta... everything here is bland for American taste I could purchas a better Ragu or Prego spaghetti sauce and that is saying A LOT This location offers no Disabily Entrance just steep stairs down They do.have a technically Disability Entrance That is through the Kitchen and not "allowed" for disabled customers such Discrimination

The Cheesecake Factory has been a staple in my life since high school…read more I recently visited The Cheesecake Factory to take advantage of the happy hour specials. This location has a designated area for happy hour. It's a spacious area that includes a mix of bar seating, high top tables, and regular tables. It was slightly confusing where to sit when you get to the designated space. The hostess at the restaurant entrance points you to the happy hour area with the expectation of another person in the section to sit you. But the staff in the section ignored me for 15 mins to the point that I sat anywhere in the section and got scolded by a waitress. But otherwise the staff were friendly and welcoming. They have quite a few options on the happy hour menu. I ordered the happy hour burger which was solid. I added the fries to even out the meal but it was well worth the money. I was able to get two meals out of my order. I also got to try the elote appetizer which was delicious. I could see myself ordering that again in the future. The biggest thing I noticed is the cheesecake slices have gotten much smaller. There was once a time when the slice would sit upright and almost touch each side of the slice box but now it's gotten so small they have to lay the slice on the side. The slice prices have also increased. I definitely see myself coming back for another happy hour to try more of the menu.

For my first meal in Chicago, Rosebud Steakhouse absolutely nailed the classic steakhouse vibe. The…read moresteak was delicious and expertly prepared, and the dessert was scrumptious. The service was top-tier: superb, friendly, and always on point. If you want a 'true Chicago' dinner, this is a rock-solid pick!

Hubby & I just had the most DELICIOUS dinner tonight at this restaurant. Since it was just around…read morethe corner from our hotel we decided to have dinner there. That was the best dinner EVER. Our waiter, Chris, made excellent suggestions on what we should choose. I started off with a cup of lobster bisque and we both ordered salads (hubby, the house and I, the prime wedge). The salads were very large portions (we should have shared one), for our entrees, he ordered the 18 oz ribeye and I, the 8 ox filet mignon with the Oscar topping (crabmeat) served on top of grilled asparagus, hollandaise sauce and a half of a roasted garlic. The dinner was truly DELICIOUS and I have to say, was the BEST filet I've had in many years. If you're ever in downtown Chicago, Rosebud off Walton is a great place to eat!!