Since we were visiting Chicago to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, I wanted to make sure that…read morethere was a wow factor wherever we went on her special day. In browsing through the pictures of Cindy's Rooftop, it looked like it hit that criteria spot-on. The pictures did not lie. When entering the restaurant, the views of Lake Michigan through floor to ceiling windows were amazing and it was nice to enjoy the bright natural light from the glass roof. Once seated, I told our server, Gerardo that it was her birthday and he immediately got her a glass of bubbly on him! He was positive and easy to talk to. This was quite the contrast with the service at Bar Mar for dinner the night before where the server made no attempt to make the night special. We ordered the Blueberry French Toast and the Chilaquiles. The french toast was superb, being thick, fluffy and sweet. The Chilaquiles were pretty average...what I'd expect at a cheap Mexican joint so at $25, it was quite pricey but I will say the over-medium eggs were cooked perfectly. Throughout brunch, Gerardo checked on us frequently and when I asked for the check, he came back with a dessert and a candle as a final gesture to making my girlfriend's day special. I am so glad we came here because it truly was an experience, thanks to the great service, beautiful rooftop, and good food.

Cindy's Rooftop has beautiful views of the city. It's overlooking Millennium Park and The Bean…read more Perfect place to bring out of town visitors or if you just want to enjoy rooftop views. We definitely picked a beautiful fall day to come by. Came around 3pm on a Tuesday and they had a limited menu until 5pm. Ordered the cheese curds and arancini as appetizers. Both were tasty and the sauces were great. The smashburger and fries were really good too, and filling. Overall food was good but pricey. Guess you're paying for the downtown rooftop views with your food Our server was nice and attentive and my water glass was never empty.

A quality - quality establishment through and through. Vibe is very much, tavern meets upscale…read moremodern American dining experience. Service was great. Attentive, explained the menu well. Lunch - we all got burgers and we all thought they were absolutely fantastic. It wouldn't be fair to compare to another well known for their burger establishment in town wink wink; but the Dearborn burger was very very respectable and...came with fries which were perfectly fried and salted. My son loved them. The burger, cooked incredibly well for a medium. Still juicy. The bread, pickles, sunny side up egg and bacon all lent itself to a well balanced burger. Does it reach the heights of some other spots? Not as much - BUT This would be the best burger in most large American cities. Would highly recommend for a good lunch. The basque cheesecake was also solid!

The Dearborn has a great atmosphere, and most of our food was very good. My son really enjoyed his…read moresoup appetizer, though my fried chicken appetizer wasn't quite as strong. My gnocchi entree, however, was excellent, the rolls are very good, and everyone in our party enjoyed their craft cocktails. The only strange moment of the night occurred when our server snapped at my teenage son while he was ordering. It's a loud restaurant, and she abruptly yelled at him that she couldn't hear him and needed him to speak up. My wife immediately called it out, saying, 'That's very rude,' which seemed to snap the server back to reality. The rest of the meal was completely uneventful, and despite that momentary lapse, I would still go back.

Janelle is amazing and had the best recommendations! We also got an amazing skillet cookie cake…read morething for our anniversary and that was great as well.

Jnee gave us excellent service. Great personality, refilled drinks without the need to ask, and…read moreknowledgable about the menu. 10/10!

Had their lobster roll with a side of lobster bisque. The bisque could have used a bit more lobster…read moremeat, but it was tasty still. The roll, Was amazing. I actually drizzled some of the bisque onto the roll and it was amazing. Service was professional and fast.

"There aint nothing like a good lobster roll"! Luke's Lobster Chicago gets it right…read more Had a craving and got my fill. Went for the lobster roll flight. Three half sized lobster rolls with different butters; lemon butter, spicy honey butter and truffle butter. My favorite, all of them. Lol. It comes with a soft drink and a bag of chips. I will never know how the blueberry soda tastes. The condensation caused a hole in the bag. It slid out onto the sidewalk just minutes from my destination. Guess I needed to drink water. My lobster flight and chips were amazing.

My husband and I returned back to Shaw's Crab House a year later, and it was still just as fabulous…read moreas it was before. We were lucky enough to get the same amazing waiter. He'd been there 32 years. Hope to get him next time we're back. Honestly, it's the freshest seafood around. They know how to shuck oysters and prepare them perfectly anytime of the year. The oysters were absolutely amazing. And then the crab legs....oh my goodness..delish. Everything was just so delicious. And I have to give a shout out to their sweet, creamy butter. Lastly, we love sitting in the thick of it where you get to see them preparing the oysters and all the seafood. Love this place. Thank you Shaws!

Incredibly delicious. Everything was as fresh as can be. Definitely come if you like crab!!…read more We were a little mislead by some of the pictures online / on the website of the Norwegian crab (not by any fault of their own, just a poor assumption from our side). When we received it we were a little disappointed by the size. But the pieces were still so juicy and delicious! Just want to give a heads up also that their menu is on rotation, what you see online may not be what you get! Love me some sushi, so I was excited to try the California roll, although it was hard to justify it being $18!!! The crab was very minimal, as you can tell by the pictures... it was missing the classic California roll taste given barely any meat. The Mac and cheese side was good. Nothing too special. plus. But standard is the best word I can think of. Shareable portion, which is a plus. Service was excellent. The server was friendly and personable. Ambiance is great, it's an elevated crab house aesthetic. There is a dress code to enter. Overall, I can't say we had the experience of the price we paid. They gave us free the dessert sampler for our anniversary, yay!!!

Wedge salad was really good but the steak au poi-whatever was really, really mid. It was so dry and…read moreall that for $72 was not worth, do not recommend that one. But the appetizers (not pictured) sweet corn cake dip was so good and truffle fries were also very good. It was a good one-time experience

The staff is super attentive. We go here every time we're in town. Food is great and I like the…read moredecor and dim lighting.

So happy that I finally tried Bar Mar. I came on a weekday for dinner and the place was busy…read more Definitely mostly people coming together after work! The food was incredible and the service was attentive and considerate. They definitely take pride in serving fresh and delicious food and making the guests feel comfortable. The vibe was very energetic and bustling! People were having a nice time but it was a bit loud so keep that in mind. The menu is definitely seafood-forward, but the short rib entree was recommended so I went with that and it was delicious! The meat was so tender. I also tried the sea bass and it was very yummy.

Bottom Line Up Front: Good food, below average service, nice atmosphere/ambiance…read more After a lot of research, I decided on Bar Mar specifically to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. I shared that in the reservation as well. We ordered oysters and a couple Hamachi cones to start. For our mains, we had a tuna tartare roll and scallops. Everything was very good in both presentation and taste. What you'd expect at a high end establishment. Service though was another story. Instead of feeling like a special occasion, it felt like we were on an assembly line, going through the motions. I discreetly mentioned my girlfriend's birthday to our server and astonishingly he immediately wishes her happy birthday and asks if she's turning 21 as a joke. That was the extent of the birthday celebration at Bar Mar...nice. The goal was to make my girl feel special on her birthday and the restaurant did nothing to promote that. Compare that to my review of Cindy's Rooftop the next day and you'll see a huge difference in care and hospitality.

Went yesterday to celebrate my 40th birthday. The service was impeccable. From the high-five I…read moregot at the Host stand to the well-wishes on my way out the staff made the experience very enjoyable and memorable. Our server, Jacob, was helpful and his recommendation of the Lyonnaise Potatoes did not disappoint. We had the small whale, an aged ribeye sandwich, and I got the filet mignon with bone marrow butter. The chilled seafood was delicious, especially with the house mustard sauce. My partner said the steak sandwich was the best they ever had. The filet was easily the best steak I've ever had though the dry-aged ribeye at Abrasado in Mendoza, Argentina is a close second. The grand martini was a perfect pairing for the chilled seafood. They threw in a complimentary brownie with ice cream for a bday dessert which was appreciated on multiple levels. We're not affluent and a meal like this was definitely a splurge but I have zero complaints and would 100% come back for a comparable special occasion. Everything was perfect and I'll remember this meal forever. Thanks, Joe's!

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab was a highlight of my time in Chicago. I started with East…read moreand West Coast oysters, then had the filet mignon and lobster tail. Both were fantastic: the filet had a beautiful sear and rich flavor, while the tender, sweet lobster was perfectly cooked, especially with butter. The service was top-notch. Everyone was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, and our knowledgeable server offered great recommendations. The staff made the meal feel special. Joe's also delivers a classic Chicago steakhouse atmosphere: dark, polished, and lively, with families, business diners, and couples. It's a confident, established spot for more than just steak; a proper night out with polished service and timeless ambiance. Great food and exceptional hospitality made this an experience I'll remember. I'd gladly return on my next visit to Chicago.

Hadn't been back here since my yelp elite experience and promised my coworkers I'd bring them here…read moreas they were craving a seafood boil. I will say the customer service was a little different compared to the experience which was a bit disappointing. When you walk in all people in your party has to be with you - even though you go up to the register to order on your own. My coworkers were finding parking and we stood there until everyone came in, but we were all paying separately. No big deal but something like this can change an experience. Once we got our meals we were very excited and quiet as we all munched. The corn bread is just as good as i remembered. The beignets were also AMAZING! The crab legs lacked meat and were a bit hard to get into. The shrimp was tasty. The sauce/butter lacked something which was said by everyone (7 of us).

Never heard of a self serve seafood boil bag place, that was different. If you don't want to do…read more"self serve", you have the option of sitting at the bar which charges a service fee. Service fee at bar is $16 dollars and some change. Quality of seafood was subpar at best, the snow crab was overcooked and the "Everythang" sauce was nasty, in general the sauce was too thick for my liking. No Dungeness crab only snow crab. No black mussels only green mussels. Bill was high for nothing, overly priced. The service was poor and also irritating. Obviously a bar maid attending to guests who are eating is not such a great idea. Non attentive, and well as taking shots with customers. I've eaten at many seafood establishments and this is the worst boil bag seafood place I've ever patronized.

I visited this beautiful restaurant last week during a business trip. I've been back home for days…read morebut continue to think about this place. It was an extraordinary experience, from the impressive service to the phenomenal food. And the presentation?! Top tier. The stars of the dinner... * Mercedes the AMAZING! * calamari * shrimp cocktail * the bread basket (especially the pretzel sticks with the perfectly-whipped butter) * filet mignon Oscar style * hot & dirty martini * warm butter cake * ...and the smoothest coffee to end the evening I hope to return to Chicago again in the future, next time with my husband. If I do, I'll be sure to make a reservation here because I know it would impress him just as much.

This place is beautiful and provides top-notch service. ...but I was a tad underwhelmed with my…read moremeal. The lobster roll was good, but it came with fries, and half of them were overcooked, so they tasted bad. I expected more for the price. We did end the night with their warm butter cake, which was absolutely delicious. So, so good. I seriously cannot overstate how delicious it was; go get one. (BTW, when they ask if you want to start with bread when you're seated, it's not complimentary. LOL! We found that out when we got the bill. We actually would've gone with the calamari had we known we were choosing an appetizer by saying "yes" to bread, but we got full on the bread and decided not to get an appetizer...only to find out that we *had* gotten an appetizer.)