While working a conference at the Marriott, my colleagues and I were too lazy to venture out to higher-rated restaurants for lunch, so we decided to give Harvest a try. The place has a bit of a diner feel, so we weren't expecting much--but we were pleasantly surprised! We all ordered the Italian beef sandwich, and I have to say, it was very good. The flavors were on point, and it hit the spot for a quick and satisfying meal. Not a bad option if you're staying at the hotel and need a convenient bite! read more

Harvest - Italian beef - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After couple of days of walking around town, we were super tired and decided to have breakfast where we're staying. The young lady in the front seated us right away at a window which was nice. Our waitress, Patricia explained that we can pick items from the menu or help ourselves to the buffet. We opted for the menu. We ordered... Egg white omelette which came with potatoes and toast. Oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins. Coffee for 2. Came with a pot that you can refill yourself. The omelette was good. I wish the oatmeal came with warm milk on the side rather than cold. It would have been a better oatmeal. Service is good. Food is good but not great. I doubt I'll be here for breakfast in the next few days. read more

Harvest - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The manager, Jennifer was amazing and staff. Spent 3 days enjoying breakfast. I can't wait to come back and visit. read more

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My daughter had the salad with salmon. It was good, though the salmon slightly overcooked. My burger was too salty and inedible. They were very nice about it, though and offered to comp any meal I chose. It had ruined my appetite, but it was nice to be offered. Not sure if this was a one off or a regular issue. The decor is nice and the staff are nice. read more

Came here with my honey for a quick breakfast before her conference. Got seated quickly, and noticed they were very proud of their breakfast, based off menu prices. We both opted for the Good Start Buffett, which included all you can eat fruit, bagels, muffins, cereal, bread, oatmeal, croissants, salmon & capers, and hard-boiled eggs. It also had your choice of juice and chocolate/regular milk. Basically, a runners delight with all you can eat carbs. Cost was $20, which I thought was more a $12 meal. For a hotel, though, these type of items seemed more like part of a free continental breakfast. Either way, it hit the spot. Service was decent and atmosphere very casual/relaxed. It's great if you're really hungry (which we were after our run), but I'd skip it if just a bagel will fill you up. read more

Had breakfast here back in July. We were in for a long weekend and stayed at the Marriott for the weekend. Walked in on a Sunday morning and were told they only had the buffet on the weekends. We said okay thinking that we enjoy the buffets at home. What could go wrong. We were seated by the windows right away. Only 4 other people eating. Very nice staff. Buffet was pretty modest. Eggs, waffles/pancakes, bacon, oatmeal, assorted fresh fruits, and raw honey in the comb. All just okay but the that was not the biggest issue. $60 for the 2 of us. WTF. We could have spent $30 at Wildberry and had a helluva lot more choice and better food. I can take the blame for not asking about the price first but this is a rip off. You are better off picking something up from the shop in the lobby or going someplace else. Just not worth it and this is NOT a go to place in my book. read more

The Harvest is connected to the Marriott Magnificent Mile off Michigan in downtown Chicago. The restaurant serves all meals of the day from breakfast to snack to dinner. It's pretty much your standard fare in that way. Additionally, when you order room service, your meal will come from here. Typical Marriott properties at least have a decent and edible breakfast. I cannot say the same for Harvest. The breakfast buffet is not terribly good. I've stayed at the hotel now on several occasions and have tried the buffet and have tried to order things like omelets and english muffins. Alas, it has all been for naught. The eggs are typically soggy, the bacon is not cooked to crisp perfection, the potato hash is soggy, and the English muffins have on all occasions been stale. It's just not very good. And, the buffet is $22, so give me something that is decent to eat. You're probably going to get stuck purchasing some meal here - you're at a hotel for a reason. So, you might be S.O.L., but if you have the time I highly recommend eating somewhere else. read more

I don't care whether you're staying here or not. You have got to go up to the 2nd floor and try Harvest for the daily breakfast buffet. This place is run very, very well. Always clean, the waitstaff and hosts/hostesses are always very nice and accommodating, always there, but not hovering. You sit down and right away are greeted with juices, coffee or water, and I have yet to see the bottom of my cup. For the breakfast DIY'er, they have awesome bacon, eggs (scrambled and hard boiled), hash browns western style, 4-5 fresh fruit options, yogurt parfaits, smoked salmon with capers and red onion, more sweet rolls, breads, cereals and other assorted grain products than you can shake a stick at. Also, cured meats, cheeses, and on and on. They will also make french toast, waffles, pancakes or omelets any way you would like them. I have tried all of the above besides cereals (filler) and can assure you that they do all of it well. Price point is $16-$20 depending on what you choose and they offer breakfast by the plate as well. You won't be disappointed if you start your day off here. read more

First time my roommate and I attempted to eat here, we were addressed by a very rude hostess. We decided to have dinner elsewhere that night. A few weeks later, we decided to approach the restaurant again. (We didn't want to judge the restaurant based on one employee). Although, I wish we had. My roommate and I went for dinner; we order appetizers, entrees, and desert. As the food kept coming, I kept hoping the next item would be better. I was very disappointed in everything I tried. I found the food to be very bland and barely appetizing. I was even more disappointed when the bill was over $100. Given that we both did not order drinks, and the food was below par, I thought it was grotesquely overpriced. The only positive thing I can say was that our waitress was a doll and very accommodating. read more

Chef Mike Ryan served up a scrumptious juicy baked chicken breast (yes I know chicken breast? iImplausible but it happened) ith a crisp skin and a medley of roasted vegetables fork-tender, everything bathed in pan juices. Service was attentive but not overly so. Very fair prices and a sleek modern atmosphere. read more

Harvest - I didn't want to get dine'rs faces in the pic so here's a peek from where I was seated into the kitchen - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This a a pretty standard, big hotel restaurant. Service is decent, if a bit slow. For breakfast, I felt like the servers were kind of aiming me toward the buffet, but that's maybe what most people want. I ordered oatmeal, which came with fresh berries and brown sugar, and was excellent. I also like the way they leave a coffee pot at each table so I can refill my own mug. read more

Breakfast there was excellent! I ordered the Cornflake Crusted French Toast and it was AMAZING!!! And, they spoil you when you go there. They started me out with a free small cinnamon roll and smoothie sample. They offered and did warm-up my sugar-free syrup for me. They also checked on me often and, without asking, brought me a to-go cup for my coffee. I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. read more

A quiet Friday night made for a romantic dinner. Nice soft contemporary decor. Limited menu, but with a nice variety. Sweet potato with shrimp chowder was very good. Wedge salad was average. Lamb meatballs were good. Lamb shank dinner with kale and mashed potatoes was hardy and filling. A special treat was the open kitchen and watching the chefs. Great service, too. read more

I was pleasantly surprised at the great quality food here...I was skeptical going in, of course, because it's a hotel restaurant. Top notch selection of local drafts. My grilled cheese (that had veggies on it, yum!) and my husband's Reuben were both delicious and generous portions as as well. The side of homemade potato chips were a nice touch also. Hands down the best Marriott food we've had in a while and we stay at lots of Marriott properties. read more

We walked in off the street and decided to try Harvest, on the second floor of the Mariott. The lamb meatball appetizer was to die for. It was accompanied by strawberries and soybeans, but oddly the flavor worked well together. I had the meatloaf sandwich (also devine) and my boyfriend had the Cesar salad with grilled chicken. All in all, the food was fresh and ended up being around $50 for all three plates which is pretty typical downtown. Would come back. read more

Harvest - Meatloaf sandwich with garlic fries and ranch - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely atrocious service. Seated for 15 minutes before the hostess finally got someone to acknowledge me and take my order. Pathetic treatment for a longtime Marriott Platinum member. read more

We a complimentary breakfast buffet at the Harvest 2nd floor Marriott. The server was indifferent, minimal in her service, and incorrectly charged our breakfast to our room despite the clear comp. The food on the buffet was plentiful but, unfortunately cold. But, they did offer cook to order eggs and pancakes. The omlettes were very good. While politely correcting our bill, the hostess became flustrred and then rudely yelled to us at a distance "have a nice day". A simple breakfast turned sour. read more

Service terrible. We told our server at the beginning that we needed a couple more minutes to choose. We never saw her again. We were engrossed in talking and when we realized it we had been sitting without attention for more than 30 minutes. We finally flagged down someone who took our order. Then we waited a long time to receive them. We had both ordered a Chef Salad. It was barely edible. The ham, turkey and cheese pieces were too big to eat and largely tasteless. The lettuce looked and tasted as if it were a day or two too old. The dressing insipid! All in all a disappointing experience. read more

A convenient place for a quick lunch if you are here at this big hotel (Chicago Marriott Downtown) for conventions. Relatively quiet compared to many hotel bars and lounges. Attentive service (which is a plus). Good food (try their grilled shrimp salad). Great prices (at least we did not feel being ripped off, seeing how some hotel restaurants do that on a regular basis). read more

Came here on our last day in Chicago for a quick breakfast after our morning run. We were pretty hungry so we decided to get the buffet. The one we chose only included cold items. They had a really nice array of breakfast items including cinnamon rolls, bagels, English muffins, toast, smoked salmon, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, and oatmeal. The fresh fruit was my favorite because it had the good kind like watermelon, raspberries, blackberries, pineapple, and blueberries. I hate getting a fruit bowl with nothing but cantaloupe and honeydew, so this was a nice treat. They offered orange juice, milk, grapefruit juice, coffee, and tea as well. I say it hit the spot and worked well for a quick meal, but nothing stood out other than the fruit selection. I've had much better breakfasts, but for quick and easy since it was at the hotel, it worked well for us, read more

A little pricey for what I felt was an average dinner. Service was fast & friendly, but overall it lacked atmosphere. Fine for a business traveler wanting a decent meal but if you're local I wouldn't make this a destination. read more

Harvest - Filet & Garlic Parmesan fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm not sure how the food is at this place, because I never saw the waitress! This review is more about customer service. I went to The Harvest because it was convenient. I was seated quickly. Since I was a single person, the hostess put me in the back of the restaurant. I waited for about 10 minutes, then I got my phone out to check my email to kill time. I'm not sure if that was a good thing, because then I just stared at my clock. 15 minutes later and I still didn't see the waitress. I decided to leave. When I left I told the hostesses that I was leaving. One of the hostess gave me a look that I was annoying her. However, the second hostess was very apologetic (and she is the reason I gave this place 2 stars instead of 1). I was there at 10:00 am. and the place didn't seem busy. There were a couple of people in the front dining area. It doesn't matter how good the food is if you never get the chance to order. read more

So I came back to this place to see if its still as great as it was the last time I was here and I'm speechless. So I came in again, this time with my father and we end up sitting next to Larry Bird. I thought for sure with Larry sitting by us he would obviously receive more attention. It was the very opposite. They remembered me for one which is awesome it trully made me feel welcomed and 2 they showed Larry the same attention that I had received. I love this place and will forever highly suggest it to anyone I know. On a different note I tried the white fish this time and it was crazy good. read more

In Chicago to attend True Crime Podcast festival at the hotel, this restaurant is located inside the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile hotel. Our server, Joshua was great. My son and I had the Caesar salad, filet of beef and the dessert donuts. All very delicious. read more

Best breakfast buffet ever. Dinner is goOd as well. Everything is homemade. The service is friendly and efficient. The chef is present and he cares. The price is fair. It's on the second floor of the Marriott on Michigan Avenue, so it's a hidden gem! read more

This restaurant focuses on locally produced food, organic when possible. Apparently they produce almost everything that they use as ingredients in house. They have an apiary (bee farm) in the hotel, and they grow their vegetables somewhere in the building as well. I have eaten here on a few different occasions, and have left thoroughly satisfied every time. I really like the pretzel bread rolls they offer as complimentary starters. They do have a few really good vegetarian options, such as the orecchiette pasta. One of the nice things about eating here is that you get the full service Marriott treatment, even if you're not staying at the hotel. For the quality of food that Harvest serves, the prices are quite reasonable. I highly recommend it to Chicago locals, as well as visitors! read more

This restaurant is in the Marriott. We had an early reservation at 6 pm and had to wait to be seated. The restaurant seemed disorganized. There were open tables, yet seating was slow. There seemed to be limited waitstaff. The bread basket was not good-kind of stale and seemed store bought. I had the short rib noodle dish. It was terrible. Meat was fatty. My husband had the prime rib-he ate less than half-poor execution. It took over an hour to get our food. The ambiance was pedestrian. Waitress was ok-pleasant, but had many tables. We were late meeting up with another couple due to having to wait so long to be seated and waiting for our food. Beer list had Half Acre, which is good, but $7 for a draft is too high. We live downtown and I would never recommend this restaurant. I felt bad for tourists who missed out on Chicago's restaurants by eating here. Spent $100 plus tip on a lousy meal. A real bummer for a Saturday night. read more

Was there with a group of 7 staying at the hotel for a meeting, went for dinner. The cocktails mostly come in cans or bottles - not a full bar, which we didn't know until we sat down. Very limited dinner menu. 4 of us ordered the scallops and when the food arrived the smell of fish was overwhelming. Supposed to have been served on a bed of crispy kale, which was really some kind of green glop on a bed of some kind of white sauce. You'd have to pay me to go back... read more

Decent enough Marriott hotel breakfast buffet. Full buffet for kids only $5.99, adults pricey, but no waiting around the omelet station, they bring it to you. read more

That chicken mushroom cheese sandwich is fantastic. I cant believe i am saying i love a sandwich from a hotel. And the chips are great as well. Give it try read more

If you're staying at the hotel then it's ok but I would not go out of my way to eat there. Went there on a whim with the hubby for a Saturday night dinner as we were in the area. The service was good but the atmosphere is lacking and the menu is limited. My husband ordered the salmon and I got the blue cheese burger as I couldn't find anything else on the menu that really appealed to me. We usually like to order different things so we can try each other's food. The salmon was bland served over some veggies and no other side for $27. The burger with garlic fries was $20 and it was fine but nothing amazing. Dinner with (2) drinks, tax & tip was $90. With so many other options right outside I would recommend you go elsewhere and try some of Chicago's other amazing restaurants. read more

Horrible service with an especially terrible hostess. She lost the reservation we called in, and it took us an age to get seated. We tried to order, but the servers kept telling us they'd be "back soon." Eventually we got fed up and left read more

We stopped in for lunch at the Harvest during our stay at the hotel. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a 3.5 hour break between breakfast and lunch. The dining room is contemporary with an urban feel and open kitchen. Lots of dark browns and hints of nature with touches of green on the furniture and decor. Our server was couteous and friendly. She recommended her favorites on the menu and exchanged pleasantries with us. My friend ordered the Lunch Express - Roasted Corn Chowder and half a Reuben. She especially liked the soup (had a hint of spice). I ordered the Lake Michigan Whitefish with porcini crust and lentil-mushroom ragout served in a bowl. Loved it. The fish was meaty, perfectly crusted and panfried. A good meal to end out trip. read more

Lovely dining experience. When I looked at their website I thought they might be cost prohibitive but I had a restaurant.com certificate. My friend and I were more than pleasantly surprised by the amazing menu and great service. Their house wine (grapes flown in from CA and then wine made in Chicago - the server told us) was a lovely blend of Cab and Shiraz and at $30 a bottle, affordable. We had deviled eggs with andouille sausage as an appetizer - fabulous! I had a burger w garlic fries, my friend had the pasta with steak and blue cheese sauce - both dishes amazingly flavorful and the burger was juicy and needed no other condiments. For desert they have these mini cupcakes. The perfect amount of sweet to end a meal. I left satisfied and felt I did not pay too much. I will be back! read more

Went here for dinner recently and when we got there, the place was empty. We were a little apprehensive to stay, but were so hungry decided to just sit down. I am glad we did. The smoked primed rib was tender, flavorful, and delicious. The menu was a little bit pricey, but everything was awesome. The drinks were pretty pricey, as in $13 for a drink. I can't really speak on the atmosphere because it was so quiet, but the food is phenomenal. read more

On the 2nd floor of the Marriott. Really impressive for large chain hotel's lobby restaurant. Came for lunch and had the fried chicken sandwich and garlic Parmesan fries. Service is prompt and courteous, food is plated smartly and portions are appropriate. Interior is modern and simple. No complaints. read more

Our dining experience was a HUGE disappointment. The bread basket was dry/stale. We didn't even finish a single roll. The only well-made and appetizing items were our salads (beet salad & caesar). In addition to an appetizer of scallops, we ordered the strip steak and he ordered the salmon. The food was cooked perfectly, except everything was so unbelievably salty we couldn't swallow it. My order also was incorrect when I received; it had fries when I asked to be substituted for mashed potatoes. The potatoes came out but were flavorless and also salty! (I noticed the man in the table nearby had part of his order given to him incorrectly too). When I said something to the wait staff, Brenton, he just shrugged, said, "oh, sorry about that." read more

Seriously one of the best I've had here in Chicago! Had the filet of beef, fried brussel sprouts and cheesecake flight. First time I've had a meal that was perfect on all accounts. Their cherry cola pop is amazing as well. Fantastic customer service all around! read more

The environment is very nice. However there were not many customers during the dinner time when I visited there, probably because it's located in the hotel. The food is good enough and the size is large enough. read more

Slow service on an empty night. Salad was over-dressed. Pork chops were over cooked and dry. Scallops had too much seasoning. The whole dinner was off. read more