From the second we sat down at the bar we were greeted by Gustavo, who had such a great presence…read morebehind the bar. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and gave us fabulous recommendations. Jose made me my first spicy margarita and it was delicious, then for my second he added strawberry to it and it was just as good!! My mom was between two wines, and Gustavo recommended the Pinot Noir and she absolutely loved it!! We ordered the Brussel sprouts and burrata toast after Gustavo's description and it was everything we could have asked for and more!! For our first time in Chicago, we are so happy we stopped at the Gage and that we had such great service from Gustavo and Jose! They made the experience 10/10, as if the atmosphere, food and drinks weren't already a 10!! Next time I visit Chicago I will 1000% be stopping at the Gage to hopefully get a bar seat in Gustavo and Jose's section!!

I ordered soup and salad - both were really good. But the burgers? Delicious. I should've ordered…read moreone of those. Fries to die for too. Was reluctant to order dessert but the pavlova and chocolate mousse were both outstanding. Glad we stayed. Server was excellent. Really cool vibes here.

Great view of the lake and the bean. We came here before sunset, but it's not a good exposure for…read moresunset. I think it might make more sense for brunch. We had chicken ceasar salad, arancini, oysters, espresso martini, whiskey sour, and white wine. All were delicious! The atmosphere is so cute! I loved the lighting. Doesn't make much sense to book a table for outside. A big portion of the balcony is for standing and sipping drinks by the view which is perfectly fine.

This is my first time attending Cindy's rooftop during the daytime, and let me just say it is…read moreabsolutely a completely different vibe! During the night, it's more of a nice dinner, cool bar lounge vibe. During the daytime, it completely transformed into a nice sunlight, brunch with a beautiful view. I ordered the brand so you know which was not the best... For starters I would have preferred if they cut it up for me like restaurants typically do, however, they served me the entire fish. I had to basically de-skinned myself and almost choked on a bone! They should definitely de-scan and debone it before serving. Other than that, the experience was good.

This was my second visit to The Dearborn, and the food and service were both on point. We ordered…read morethe salmon tataki, fish and chips, Wellington burger, and Midwest fried chicken. Everything was well prepared, but the fried chicken was the standout, especially with the hot sauce adding another level of flavor. The staff stayed attentive throughout dinner and even replaced our plates between rounds, which was a level of service I wasn't expecting. I also respected seeing the owner personally making the rounds, stopping at every table to check on the guests and the food. Calm atmosphere, solid hospitality, and a kitchen that delivers.

OMG! Walk, run, sprint here to get the FISH N CHIPS THAT ACTUALLY BEAT BOBBY FLAY. The executive…read morechef and now chef partner, Aaron Cuschieri, is absolutely amazingly talented. I am used to really good fish and chips... I've never had better fish and chips than Tom Douglas's Mr. Fish in Seattle, UNTIL NOW!!!! Wow, wow wow wow! Do not pass GO, do not read the menu, just order the darn fish and chips! It might be a whole heart attack on a plate... But it doesn't matter... You can walk all of Chicago and burn it off. I decided to work out before I came here for this big splurge and I'm so glad I did. I can see that this is the theater district... And you could come here before a show fish and chips and have the best night of your entire life! I can't wait to try more of this chef's food! I'm BEYOND INSPIRED! ps great beers here toooooi!

One of my favorite places to grab a drink. Located in the lobby of and gorgeous Palmer House Hilton…read morehotel, the art and amazing ceiling are stunning to look at. It's also decorated with a gorgeous Christmas tree for the holidays. Very relaxed vibe and some TVs showing sports too. Lots of seating options. Luis has taken care of my table a few times and he's fantastic! He provides excellent service. I love the brownie. Bertha's brownie is a must try. Bertha Palmer actually invented the brownie in the late 19th century and they keep her signature recipe. It's so delicious!! Made with lots of butter. The cherry sauce with it is so good too. The drinks are delicious! During the holiday season, I enjoyed the Meet Me At Midnight, Cheer Spritz (mocktail), and the Vanilla Chai White Russian. All were amazing but wow, the chai White Russian was so good and beautifully presented. I love meeting friends for drinks here. On the regular menu, some of my favorites are Island Time, if you like rum, and Hot Pants if you like tequila.

While walking back to my cousin's condo, we passed by the historic Palmer House and decided to stop…read moreinto the Lockwood Restaurant. We came for one reason--the famous Bertha's Brownie--and it definitely lived up to the hype. Rich, creamy, and wonderfully decadent, it's a must-try for any chocolate lover. The service was friendly and attentive, making for a pleasant visit. Even if you're only stopping in for dessert, it's worth taking a moment to admire the Palmer House's beautiful, ornate interior. The elegant architecture and historic charm make the experience feel extra special.

Calm, tasty lunch during the week! Abraham was a great server, kept my drink filled and helped me…read morechoose the sliders which were great.

I was at Remington's and our server Eddie was the greatest, he was polite, never rushed us to order…read morefood and he was very friendly.

We arrived in downtown Chicago around 8 pm on a Friday and were looking for a casual dinner spot…read morethat was still open and not too loud. We were so happy to find The Marq. We were seated right away. We ordered the carnitas nachos to start and then the intern sandwich, fried hot chicken sandwich and the Marq burger. Everything was delicious! The fries and sweet potato fries were both really crispy. They serve Diet Coke and can add like! Perfection.

Came here for a team dinner and thought it was a great spot for a group. The space is really roomy…read morewith plenty of TVs around, so I could also see it being a fun place to catch a game. I started with the Figget About It cocktail, which was delicious and dangerously easy to drink. Definitely my favorite part of the meal. For my entree, I ordered the braised short rib. While the flavor was decent, the meat ended up being a bit dry. Service was smooth overall, and both the drinks and food came out at a good pace. The food may have been a little hit or miss for me, but the atmosphere makes it a solid option if you're looking for a casual place to gather with a larger group.

Good food, eclectic environment but too small to be comfortable. A lot of patrons jammed in to a…read morerelatively small dining area. Usually long lines and some wait time.

I've been to the Purple Pig a few times I. The past. It is still amazing, I sitar the bar next to…read morethe pass...that way I can watch the Chef expedite. Tonight I had the halibut and broccoli, both incredibly prepared. Flavors were perfect and popped with subtle yet distinctive profiles. The service was excellent and caring all of the staff were engaging and efficient. If ever in Chicago you NEED to stop in for a bite

Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was very good. Rooms are nice, expected for a private…read moresocial club. Location is excellent. Within a block of Millennium Park and the Art Institute Museum. Overall has been a brilliant stay.

I'm blown away with the old vintage charm and detailed architecture! Not a detail was missed in…read morethis elegant place. Very fortunate to have been an invited guest and able to see the grandure of the Club's ammenities. They literally thought of everything! Almost as if we stepped into a Harry Potter novel, but with the added bonus of great food and service. It may be one of the best kept secrets of the city!

Spectacularly delicious meal. Really cool vibes inside and the wait staff is amazing. Constantly…read morecleaning the table and refilling water that's already in the table. Pork shack was so good. Highly recommend it, but u did hate the sauces that came with it. The carnation please dessert I would skip the next time I go, but the pork shank and bread is perfect.

Tasty spot for shareable, tapas-style food with unique and creative flavor combinations! The…read moreatmosphere was super lively, and the server was very friendly (though a bit hard to hear/understand at times). The lighting creates a moody vibe, though it gets almost too dark to read the menu or see the food clearly. Still, a fun spot to visit with a group!

Since we were staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel, we decided to have brunch downstairs at Hoyt's…read moreinstead of going elsewhere. We got there around 8am on 06/18/26 and the place was kind of empty. We stood for awhile waiting to be seated. Finally a lady said she would take us to a table but that they were all dirty. We kind of looked at each other puzzled. She kept mentioning that they were dirty and weren't cleaned yet but seated us at a high top that hadn't been cleaned and tried to clean it herself. We wanted a window seat so we accepted it. It seemed fine after she cleaned it. It was just a strange way to bring us into the restaurant before the tables were cleaned. We could have stood by the door and waited some more. But the service and food were very good! Our server was Jose, who was excellent while checking on us several times to make sure everything was good. The vanilla latte that he recommended was delicious! I ordered the 3 Egg Ham 'n Cheese Omelet with mushrooms and my daughter had the Eggs Benedict. Both were cooked perfectly and seasoned correctly. Yummy! For dessert, we shared the delicious Cinnamon Roll Waffle, made perfectly, of course. We were surprised when we received our check, which was $92 for breakfast plus 20% tip. Anywhere else It would be around $65 but we were here on vacation. We were in Chicago for another 5 days but we did not come back here. There were many other breakfast places on the Riverfront that were equally good and much less expensive. My rating was 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.

Conveniently located in the Royal Sonesta hotel, Hoyt's offers good food and even better drinks! We…read morestopped in here multiple times during our stay and requested Ruben every time! He is so lovely and makes the best cafe lattes!