My friend and I hosted a birthday event here and I am blown away by what an amazing experience we had at I|O Godfrey!! We hosted 65 people on their rooftop for a nighttime event and all of our friends had only the best things to say. Ashley made the process SO smooth and effortless, she's the best! Our two servers were so kind and absolutely ON IT with quick service. The atmosphere, the lighting, and the music were also perfect. I would recommend anyone I know to host an event here if looking for a charming, beautiful and easy location. Thank you I|O Godfrey team for all that you did to make our night perfect! We'll remember it forever. read more

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Love coming here for happy hour or evening views. Marina is awesome, took great care of us and makes delicious drinks.

I haven't tried the food but looks really good. I went on Sunday I was expecting more ambiance, the music was good. The server was really good he explained all the cocktails for us and gives us some recommendations. read more

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I honestly don't understand why this place doesn't have better reviews because every time I've been here it's been an amazing experience. It is pricy, but it's one of those spots you go to for the experience. I think IO Godfrey is probably my favorite rooftop in Chicago - the views are so amazing, and I love the set up with the sleek booths and the bars. The staff really know how to treat you for a special occasion. My friends and I took our girlfriend for her birthday and they popped a complimentary bottle of champagne for us. I took my sister here for a special occasion and they treated us so well - the head bartender personally brought us our drinks and was very friendly, and when she asked him about this fun drink another table had, he said he would bring it for her to try, on the house. It came out in a glass dome and was smoking - plus it tasted great! It's definitely a younger scene, the music is pretty clubby. As for the food, the small plates are where it's at. The sliders are really good, as well as the truffle fries and the Godfrey roll. read more

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The good: The views from the rooftop bar are amazing. It has a great NYC style vibe. The bad: Drinks are crazy expensive, seating can be near impossible and service is well below average. If you're a 20 something it's fun. If you're 35+ you'll be annoyed by the aforementioned negatives. read more

Walked into a Winter Wonderland!! Had no clue this place was going to be as awesome as it was! They had a full outdoor rooftop area transformed into a glorious winterscape with igloos and heated cabanas. There were light up trees and robes incase you're still cold, despite heat lamps. The drinks are on the high end at $15 per cocktail (almost approaching NY cocktail prices). However, we orders the Snowflake Sangria, which was all alcohol and super strong (vodka boosting the white wines). The drink was decorated with fruity flavored snowflake shaped ice cubes. The sangria is actually a little summery with its red, white, and blue colors and melony flavor- but it was still a great drink. Next I got the Grapefruit Spritzer, which, truthfully, I preferred to the Snowflake Sangria. So glad I stumbled into this rooftop by accident, and definitely can't wait to see it again, hopefully catching an igloo next time! read more

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Ambiance is nice. Drinks are good. The place is serene and beautiful to have a girls night or date night

First- frozé was amazing, highly recommend!! Highly pretentious, customer service (door and hosts) are level 0. I'm from LA so I know pretentious. When we checked in, they made it seem like it was SO crowded. Bar was half empty. They told us there were no tables, a 34 person waitlist. The place was at less than half capacity the entire evening. We started with froze at the bar, noticed how empty it was despite the door man's disclaimer so I asked for a table. This man, with the biggest attitude said he wouldn't talk to me until I closed my tab at the bar. Insane. Closed the tab, they gave us the most inconvenient table. Our server was amazing. She made up for the door staff and host. Food was good too-- sliders, tuna tacos, poke is actually poke bites.. but delicious. Fast forward more friends joined and one had a hard time because they're turning down people at the door when the rooftop is 45% at max. The customer service at the door is trash. If I was management, I would treat people well to bring in more business rather than perpetuating a fake exclusive at capacity fake narrative because I was here the entire time and it was never even close to full. If attitude isn't a problem for you, the view is cool but I'd definitely go somewhere else if you had other options. read more

Service was horrendous. Waiter forgot to put in drink orders not once, but three times, and only offered to comp one of the drinks. Even tried charging us for a drink that never arrived. Waiter blamed it on it being a busy day. The restaurant was less than half full... She never wrote down our drink orders and also refused to split the bill between two cards. Rarely checked on our table and when she did we had to remind her multiple times about our orders. Ordered fries for an app for the table and they came out with our meals. Food was nothing special, especially for the price. Think an elevated TGI Friday's or Chili's. Went for brunch and two of us got the steak skillet and ordered it medium and medium rare. Steaks came out well done. There is a 21% service, which would have been fine because I usually tip that anyways but given the service (or lack there of) I would have done much less. Manager said it could t be removed or adjusted. Lastly, the atmosphere was boring, there was 0 music playing in our section. Views were fine. Not blown away. Much better rooftops in the city. Would avoid this place unless you are just coming for a drink or two. read more

It's so expensive to dine out in the City of Chicago. My party was charged an additional $50 service fee. The seating limit is 75 minutes, and you must make reservations. I ordered the lollipop lamb chops and pancakes. Everything is a la carte. We ordered 2 bottles of Prosecco that cost $50 each. The mimosas were good. They were served in plastic flutes. You do get 1 bottle or freshly purée juice to accompany your bottle of Prosecco. We ordered the strawberry, peach, and orange purée. The dining experience was cool. Our waitress was nice. Everyone was dressed so nicely and wore a mask. It was my first time at the Godfrey. So, I would recommend this establishment to friends and family. read more

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Elite style and contemporary atmosphere on the Godfrey Rooftop Lounge. Bright pink, white sofas and dim lit blues as I entered the area. Also hight-top tables and large wicker chairs lined the lounge area. Very professional and pristine wait staff were hardly engaging but did an amazing job! The drinks were so colorful and pleasing to the eye. The flavor and decor were fresh and inviting. The price was a little high for 2 drinks at $25 but worth the experience. read more

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We were celebrating a graduation and a birthday and decided to check out the rooftop bar. we arrived shortly after midnight and were happy to have been able to obtain a table. we waited almost 20 minutes for someone to take our order. We went up to the bar and were rudely met with a server stating, "if you order at the bar, you forfeit your table". That would have been nice to know when we arrived. Our server, Christine, was able to fix the situation and made us feel welcome. Last call came, the roof closed up and then we heard, "you all must leave. The bar is closed." Not a very professional way to ask patrons to leave. We were shocked to be treated as such, and will not return. Cannot believe the staff is able to act this way when the patrons are paying such exorbitant prices. read more

Food was just okay. The beignets were stale and tasted like it was a few days old. Aesthetically pleasing but mid food read more

Good food and rooftop ambiance but no one answers the phone here. I tried calling multiple times throughout the day just to find out if they can allow me to bring a birthday cake. Nevertheless, they did allow that for $50. Also, they seem to be horribly short staffed. Our server was doubling as a bartender. The poor guy was running around working extremely hard - we left him a generous tip. read more

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I went to dinner at IO Godfrey to celebrate a birthday and we had a great time. We shared a bunch of the small plates my favorites were the Avocado Toast, Grilled Octopus, and the Firecracker Maki! Great vibes, food, and drinks. read more

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I came here with some friends for my friend's birthday and not only were our drinks delicious, but the food was too! We ordered the truffle fries, the hummus plate and meat and cheese plate. Our server Stephanie made our night so very special! She was very personable, down to earth and attentive! I loved the atmosphere, the ambiance and the view! I will say I would've preferred less house music, but that's expected at most rooftops in the city. I'll definitely be going back, and 10/10 would recommend! read more

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This is hands down the best bar we ever been to! From the scenery to the staff, ESPECIALLY Stavros... He had great service, made us feel like us being there was valued. We had a great time and will always recommend this place to EVERYONE! Looking to relax, have fun and be in a great environment please pick this place!!! They even have the igloos outside if you want to turn it up a notch! 4th floor of the Godfrey hotel! read more

Drinks are fine, service is decent and the vibe is mostly good..... but there's a big problem. The door guy in the hotel lobby will do anything he can to keep you out. You would think that one of the perks of staying in the hotel is that you get access to the bar, right? Nope. During the day, you can't wear a hat. Sometimes you can't wear jeans. Some people can wear sneakers but it's up to the douche door guy. Forget sandals. Even in the middle of summer. Even when there's only 5 people in the bar. In the evening? Maybe it's closed for a private event. At night? Steep cover and even as a hotel guest you can't cut the line or take the back elevator. But even worse -- bring your black friends? You won't be getting in. Horrible, racist door guy. read more

Loved this place!! I was skeptical due to the great views and not perfect star rating. Sometimes places with great atmosphere lack elsewhere like in food. This place was great all around. Our waiter, Mike, was awesome! He was very personable. He was helpful. After finding out it was my sister's bday he brought out champagne toasts. Our drinks were really good. We had the frose, rainbow sangria, amethyst destiny, whiskey smash, and Cosmo. The views were amazing. We had great weather which helped. We ordered everything that is pictured. The peppers might have been my favorite. Steak tacos were surprisingly good. The lamb chops were good as well. They had good flavor. read more

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If you have money, I'm sure this place is fine. For anyone like me, who decided to try this place out for a special occasion meal, literally walk around the corner and go to Portillo's instead. The drinks are bad and we paid $18 for 4 slices of a bland, basic quesadilla. Instead of having sports or entertainment on the tvs, it was the same photos over and over again promoting the business. $40 down the drain for one drink and half of a bland quesadilla. Go somewhere else. read more

A hidden gem for Chicago -- from views, patient service, to great tasting food and drinks

My first time at this rooftop bar! This bar is on the 4th floor of the Godfrey Hotel. Although my party and I didn't order any food here, we got drinks and were able to sit outside on their porch. Views are absolutely beautiful and it's a great, more classy spot for an evening out in River North. Our table outside featured some sofas around a fireplace as we watched the sunset. Super enjoyed the heaters around the porch also (we went on a colder February afternoon and still enjoyed it!). I really loved our bartender who was friendly despite being so busy. One of us ordered one of their signature drinks ("The Godfrey"), and it was super cool to watch it heat up and distill. Definitely a unique drink that I would order again when I return here! read more

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Vibe is like a cheesy euro techno club. Service was poor, and inattentive, food was mediocre and expensive. Drinks were meh. The setting is really nice. Would definitely not go here again read more

**Make reservations for the rooftop! There is no walking up to belly up to the bar. Super jealous of all that got to be up there! We will be back to Chicago and go! read more

Godfrey was recommended by a friend as a great rooftop patio and they did not disappoint. I wandered in during their happy hour which was unexpected but pleasantly surprising and was immediately greeted by a super friendly hostess who seated me right away. I had previously eaten so I could not take a vantage of the food selection but I had two fabulous dirty martinis and enjoyed it the amazing view. I also overheard other guests complementing their hotel rooms and their ambience. A+. read more

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Went a few times to IO and it's one of my favorite places to take guests in town. Went for happy hour to celebrate a birthday, and we couldn't stop salivating over the wagyu sliders and the shishito peppers were addicting. We tried the flight, a bit too sweet for our preference but our waitress was accommodating and recommended the refreshing frose instead read more

Nice place in river north with a nice view of Chicago. Good music, not expensive booze.

IO Godfrey was an enjoyable location for a morning brunch. They had a nice atmosphere, but their food was not worth the price tag. read more

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We scored reservations for 2 pm on a Saturday right when restaurants started to open again. We were promptly seated and greeted by our server Trigger. The food was pretty good! I'm not sure the quality justifies the prices of some of the items but hey, we're paying for the outside ambiance and city views, which you 100% get. It's beautiful! Now for the drinks, again, expensive as Fu but delicious. The froze was the best we've had in the city. It was the strawberry lemonade with grapefruit vodka- yum! I also tried the rainbow sangria (I think that's what it's called?) and it was a fun twist on a cocktail. Overall, we'd be back, but it's not sustainable paying $15-20 for cocktails when we easily suck down three each my partner and myself. Lastly, Trigger was awesome! Super attentive staff and very friendly. Thanks, Godfrey! read more

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Incredible happy hour! Rooftop is a super fun spot. The HH drink and food menu is the best deal around and all really good.

I'm a fan of this place's happy hour. Pretty decent drinks and decent prices. The rooftop is really nice during the spring/summer/fall. There's nice and cozy outdoor seating. We come around 4ish and end up spending at least a couple hours here enjoying the view and the drinks. The rainbow sangria we ordered for the table was delicious. The events can get a bit rowdy. Do not show up in jeans on event nights - I've seen way too many people get turned away for that. The food's alright, the truffle fries are good, but I mostly recommend it for a happy hour after work. There is paid meter parking in front of the hotel. read more

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This is one of the best urban rooftop bars I've been to. It's gorgeous on a sunny afternoon and the vibes are excellent. It's a pretyt hip place wiht a DJ so that's a plus. The bartenders can be a bit nicer and more exciting BUT everything else is plush. The outdoor seating is great! They have cabanas, comfy lounge seating, tables for dining, etc. I also like their inside lounge seating. It's classy with dim light setting. The view is about a 4/5 star which is great. I recommend people visiting this rooftop for a drink! read more

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My first time at Godfrey rooftop. We arrived around 10pm and the lines were pretty long. We got lucky because someone in our party knew the bouncer so we didn't wait in line at all. Felt awesome to be able to bypass the line. Felt like VIPs for sure. We had friends with us from out of town. IO Godfrey definitely made an impression on our friends. The rooftop is absolutely gorgeous and it's where you get stunning views of the city. The music and the atmosphere makes this lounge one of the best rooftop lounges in the city. The drinks were strong just the way I like it. Not watered down drinks here. Overall great experience. I would not hesitate coming back. read more

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The rooftop is perfect! Food, views, drinks, service, and location was all top notch. I will definitely be back. I went twice; once in the day and once at night. Each time was a different vibe. read more

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Beautiful comfortable rooftop suitable for couples or larger groups. Professional, attentive staff. Sushi-great, octopus-great, sliders-great, drinks- fun and delicious, tacos-, well not a favorite- bit dry- but they fixed it by bringing something else quickly. Tried bits of several other items and 9/10 was delicious! Tables have a time limit, understandably, so we had to move for after dinner drinks to other side of the rooftop, which was which was also nice. Will definitely be back! read more

This place feels like you're partying in a club with the lights on.. everything is sticky & needs a good deep cleaning. Their price point maybe needs to be reflected in their cleaning crew's salary. My friend reserved a table at their 'famous rooftop bar' & was lead into believing that a bottle needed to be purchased in order to secure the table- There were maybe 3 other tables occupied & they definitely didn't have bottles & it was just the 2 of us celebrating my bday .. so we actually appeared ridiculous & embarrassingly boujee. The champagne was warm & their attempts to chill it afterward were unsuccessful, so after a couple sips, we decided to cut our losses & order their fancy flight of cocktails & that was worse so sweet & also warm? we thought it was going to be more upscale, fancy & less Jersey Shore. I actually felt bad that she paid $500+ for WARM champagne & an invitation for other patrons to gawk at us for ordering bottle service :( Maybe we went during an off-time. We're not local & Yelp lead us to Godfrey ..disappointing read more

This place is much hyped than it should be! The view was blocked by a big billboard and the rooftop is at 4th floor so do not go with expectations of a great rooftop view. The staff was but snobby even though they did deliver on basic expectations. They no longer serve cbd infused cocktails. Its not worth the price overall! read more

Very popular place but the food is not exceptional. They serve a mixture of Asian (loco moco, kalbi, etc.) and Spanish food (tapas, octopus, etc). It's okay and we got go on the rooftop to observe the fog roll in. read more

Good: fancy rooftop restaurant/bar with great seating and awesome views. Their food and drinks are delightful and the service is wonderful. Bad: we were charged 25% gratuity! And their prices are EXTREMELY OFF THE ROOF, but you should be expecting this dining at similar places. Overall 4 Atmosphere 5 Food 4 Service 5 The 25% unexpected charge: 3 read more

The rooftop experience was nice. The view was spectacular and the service was nice. Not to be extra but the wobbly tables were a bit annoying lol. The food was good and came out fairly fast. Would definitely come back. read more

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