A Mother's Day Feast! A spectacular display of food that was fresh and platter pleasing. A LIVE…read moreJazz band was playing (not pictured) only during this special day. The wait staff was helpful, the decor was unique and fun. Inside the EMC hotel, this gem was a nice getaway from the usual. Reservations were required and main courses of either Lamb Chops, Salmon, or Prime Rib was the perfect dishes to any meal.

food is good here! i really liked the tomato and crudo appetizers. they have live music which is…read moregreat. the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. love to be back next time in chicago!

My brother and I were in town from AZ and wanted to watch a Chicago Bears game. As they were out…read moreof town when we visited we chose a bar that looked like a fun and comfortable place to watch. Drinks were excellent, staff were fast with orders and friendly the entire time we were there. Eventually there was standing room only but everyone was having a great time. Great snack good also. Recommend to anyone looking for a fun bar downtown to watch football.

I was just hanging out drinking a couple of beers while waiting for my family. Great service and…read morefriendly, despite not being a regular customer.

This bar has great views of Michigan ave if you walk out onto the balcony. It can get crowded in…read morethe bar area so I would recommend making a reservation. The drinks are strong but good

A coworker and I came here. This has a bit of a corporate environment. They have mocktails here…read moretoo. The check came. Once I put my card down I used the restroom, then my friend used the restroom. The check came and that was space to add tip and calculate your total. I filled the tax and tip, then we left. As we were leaving, we were on the ground floor. A serious man in a suit came and stopped us. He was holding a bill in his hand and said we didn't swipe our card. I immediately offered my card to him a few times. He was stoic, so serious. He was absolutely not apologetic or friendly. We took an awkward elevator ride up together and then he took me to the counter to get my card swiped. Not a single person was friendly here. I regret adding any tip! This deserved 0. My card was sitting at that table for 10-15 mins and the waiter never came to get it. My friend and I felt really bad and felt like criminals. If you look at our bill we had even added tip and calculated the total. Does it look like we weren't trying to pay? Usually your card is swiped and then you get the receipt where you fill out your tip and add on the total. The fact that we had to stand at the bar to pay was weird too. They were not kind. If I could go back in time I'd discuss this with them and pay 0 tip. My friend was here a night before and will not be going again. I deeply regret coming here. Drinks are watery and for this price...the world is your oyster. Go elsewhere!

Let me start by saying that the views were 5 star and the place has a cool vibe - although the…read morehouse music they were playing was a bit loud for the small number of people eating when I was up there. That said, this place just completely disappointed. The food was just not good. I had the burger sliders and for $9 a piece you expect them to be something special. They were not. Overcooked with a little sauce and two pickles slapped on the bun with a tiny little dab of fake cheese - it was like a bad and way more expensive version of McDonald's. The onion rings were the frozen crumbly kind not the fresh beer battered kind and so that's a big "no!" for me. The dipping sauce was okay. Service was friendly and I think the guy was new but it wasn't good enough for a place like that at the top of the building. There were two servers so I'm guessing one was training maybe. They didn't make it to my table to check to see if everything was okay while I was eating and it even took them a while to notice that I was done eating. It's was slow so I don't think they were stressing with too many tables. That kind of place should knock your socks off - but it was on the low end of mediocre. I wouldn't go there again for food. Maybe it's a decent place to go to the bar but since I don't drink I can't help much on that end.

Great food, drinks, and view. We came on a Sunday and ordered some drinks to start, as well as…read moreBrussels sprouts. There were a small portion but delicious. Not too crispy but still tasty. We also shared the half chicken and Ceasar salad with shrimp. There were only 3 pieces of shrimp for the extra money we spent; but otherwise the food was delicious. Definitely on the pricier side because of the rooftop and area.

Streeter's is a cool little basement bar with a great pub vibe. It has lots of beers on tap, a pool…read moretable, darts, and a good crowd. The bartenders were friendly, and the atmosphere is laid-back. The only downside is that they serve in plastic cups.

Nice vibe. Cold drinks. Hanging out with family on a quick trip to Chicago. Great service.read more

We had a great experience at second story bar!…read more Make sure when you arrive to look up for the gay pride flag to let you know you are in the correct spot. The drinks were a great price and the vibe was great being in the heart of downtown Chicago. Def one to check out!

My favorite bar in Chicago, by far one of the best kept secrets in the queer world...when you're a…read moreregular, it's like a gay Cheers. Decor is a mix of eclectic modern and 1975 Wisconsin basement bar and that's meant as high praise. You won't find a stronger cocktail in Chicago and the prices are reasonable. Super great place to visit if you're from out of town and staying in/near the Loop or Streeterville. Be willing to talk to the regulars and you'll be set up with great local recommendations for the rest of your trip. Best bartenders in town, too!

We were visiting the Chicago area and had to try the local brewery scene. Crushed by Giants was…read morewithin walking distance from the hotel and was an obvious choice. It was upstairs in the building and had a great brewery vibe - laid back and fun. The decor had a big giant furry creature (the giant from the name) doing all kinds of different things like climbing buildings and posing with farmers, such a great touch! There was a bar to sit at when you first walked in and there seemed to be lots of locals, which is always a great sign. I was hungry so we decided to get a table. The server was friendly and I was so excited when I saw they had flights! I love flights because you can try lots of different beers in one sitting. They also had traditional bar snacks like wings and nachos and other sandwiches including hamburgers. It all looked good but I was feeling a salad and had the chopped salad. It was fresh and filling. Paid with my beer flight, it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend Crushed by Giants for a beer and some snacks!

--Location/Parking-- Located in the heart of River North on…read morethe 2nd floor below the AMC theater. Parking is in nearby street parking on parking structures. --Ambience-- Cool middle bar setup with vinyl glossy wood tables. Great bar set up, but we chose the dining room table. --Service/Staff-- Bartenders were quick in getting the drinks out. Our server was great in letting us know what was on tap and when last calls was. --Products-- Got the neon on tap and my friends got the flight of beers. Good selection of beers to choose from --Capacity-- Inside the dining room can hold about 40-50 people and the bar area can hold about 25 people. --Overall-- Looking forward to return to try out their other items on tap.

Excellent ambiance! Excellent service provided by Jeremy and Jacklous (hope I spelled your name…read morecorrectly). The drinks were amazing. Both bartenders provided excellent service. Were very attentive despite all the COVID restrictions. Def, come back here we we are in Chicago!

The cocktail selection is nicely innovative as it is in many of the W XYZ bars. There's almost no…read morebeer here, though. A few cans but nothing on draft. I'm not sure if it is just COVID (although every other place I went to over the weekend was packed and reservation only) but this bar is huge and empty on a Friday night. It's really not clear where the bar area is supposed to be. The live entertainment was over by the door to the hotel. When you're ready to pay, it's a weird setup. You have to walk to the end of the bar because their PIN pad is down there and not wireless. It's nice to have the security of not handing your card over but still an unusual setup. Good for a hotel bar but wouldn't come here if I wasn't staying at the hotel.

Stopped in on a hungry whim. A very tame Irish pub, at least the night we were there…read more Our waiter Ivan, and other staff were very attentive. A great beer selection for an Irish bar too. I had the grown up grilled cheese and coleslaw. The sandwich was excellent, well toasted and flavorful. The slaw was dry with only a hint of dressing. My companion enjoyed her grilled chicken sandwich and had half left for the next day's lunch. All in all a good stop.

We stopped at D4 after walking along the lakefront and the Magnificent Mile. I had a Stoli and…read moreSprite, my partner had a Guinness, and we shared the short rib quesadilla. The quesadilla was okay, but it was fairly standard bar food and not something I would specifically return for. The pub was a comfortable place to stop, sit down, and have a drink after walking around the city. Overall, the place felt a little corporate and not a totally Irish pub feel.

I love me some Whole Foods bars. It was due to a conversation I had at one of the ones in Milwaukee…read morethat led to this impromptu Chicago trip, so it's ironic that I ended up here. I didn't know it was at the Whole Foods and just came for the drinks that didn't cost an arm and a leg because, well, the trip was impromptu (note to self: come back and bring money, always easier said than done.) I knew I would have to get a little bit off the "Magnificent Mile" to accomplish that, if ever so slightly. I love Whole Foods bars because they always attract an interestingly off-center crowd that's fun to interact with. There are people discussing 20th century history (Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Pol Pot and all that.) There are also some intriguing beers for reasonable prices, which is common to Whole Foods. I'm not really hungry or I might go for one of the ramen bowls. Maybe another time.

Service is excellent, location is good, fun place. Stop in and check it out!…read more Great place for friends or couples.