Despite a few problems due to recently opening, we were well taken care of!! Lance and Caesar went above and beyond to take care us and ensure a positive experience! Would absolutely visit again! read more

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We went to the summer opening of the 101 Sky which is part of the 101 Club and 101 Patio. It's upscale dining with exceptional service , delicious drinks and a really nice view of the city. It's a great place to spend a hot evening with drinks and friends or loved ones. read more

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We visited on a cool rainy day in June and were promptly greeted and sat. The service was super fast and the pizza was just delicious. Very much a New York style pizza which is a ok with us! Good cheese and sauce ratio and a nice crispy crust. We had a nice table but be window that let us see the fireplace outside which was really nice on this chilly day. read more

Had a great happy hour here! Top floor with beautiful views and a good HH menu. I got the crispy four cheese ravioli which was really good and came with two sauces/aioli. I also got the sliders so both together was definitely filling enough to be my dinner. On top of that I had a glass of wine and I would say paid a pretty reasonable tab for all of that! My friends ordered the margherita pizza which I snagged a bite of and it was good too. read more

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Hey, this used to be 101 Bar and Grill! Remember that? This is the second location. The original is Downtown which we haven't been too. I had three flavors of pizza; Basilico Spritz and Dolce Lavori for the cocktails. The staff and service are wonderful. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious. We sat outdoors as it was a weekday and their rooftop wasn't open. The Brussels sprouts needed a bit more flavor, but otherwise loved the food. It was empty and our server was very attentive and nice. Enjoyed it and will definitely come back! read more

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My friend and I dined here on a Saturday morning for a nice brunch. Upon arriving no one was at the stand to greet us. We stood for at least 5 minutes before just walking in to find a person. When we spotted a woman she asked for some time before tending to us. We were able to sit anywhere and were given menus and water quickly. About 9 minutes passed before she took our drink and food order. I ordered one blood orange mimosa and the ultimate Mediterranean breakfast. My friend did the bottomless and the blueberry pancakes. I swear it took about 5 minutes to get our drinks and another 30-35 to get our food. No joke. I'm not sure if they were understaffed or what. The wait times were outrageous. They had two servers, two bartenders, one bus boy and one chef. Yes, I could see of all this because it wasn't that busy. The food was decent but nothing special/ out of this world. I paid $21 for a meal that really could've been bought from Whole Foods. I'm not likely to return. Too much money for too little food and customer service. read more

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Was staying at the Residence Inn and after a long day of travel and a lengthy to-do list waiting for me, I didn't want to venture out for dinner. It was my good fortune that The 101 is right downstairs. I stopped in and ordered takeout. The service was so friendly and accommodating. My burger and fries were ready pretty quickly and when I tell you that they were DEEEEE-LI-CIOUS, please know that I'm not exaggerating! The restaurant itself was a nice atmosphere (even though they already have a Christmas tree up - LOL), the service was delightful, and the food amazing! What more could one ask for? read more

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A friend recommended this place for happy hour, and I really liked it! It has both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside since the weather was nice. I tried Le Violet and then had a few Midnight Margaritas,, which were amazing.. Perfectly balanced, sweet and spicy and not too icy. We also ordered some small bites that were good. The service is quick.. Definitely try this spot if you're in the area! read more

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101 Bar is located off the first floor of the Residence Inn, where I was staying for 3 nights--and which, by the way, is far from how I remembered this hotel chain where people used to host parties and get kicked out in the 80s! But that's a different review. Arriving to the hotel just before 8:30 pm, I noted how lively things seemed to be inside the restaurant. Far be it from me to miss the food party, I checked in, took my bags to my room, and headed back down to dine. Stepped inside and was welcomed by the warmth of dark wood, dim lighting, high ceilings, diverse seating options, ambient music, and cheerul chatter at the tables of family and friends gathered in dyads or trios or no more than four. Dining solo, I was greeted by Alexander who showed me to a table along the glass wall separating the dining room from the enclosed patio. It was a windy night so the patio was closed, but like the dining room, it is well-appointed and inviting and features diverse seating options even for the outdoors. I thought it would be a red meat night for me, but Alexander pointed out other options including the chicken pot pie and the "famous" rotisserie chicken. I asked what made it famous; the seasonings, he told me, and the slow roasting technique. I decided to order the chicken since it's their claim to fame and I didn't know if and when I might get another chance to try it. So the only hiccups in my 101 experience were that my food took quite a long time, and somehow my order was put in for the pot pie instead of the rotisserie. However, all of this is completely forgiven because the staff quickly remedied the problem, with apology and politeness and professionalism. Noticing that I'd been sitting for a while with no food, a manager approached me to ask if I was okay and how can he help. He then comped me the pot pie and a glass of prosecco while I waited for the rotisserie, which easily could have served 2-3 people IMO. With plenty of leftovers and a full kitchenette in my room, I was all set for a delicious dinner on my last night at the hotel. I returned to 101 for a side of brussels sprouts to accompany the leftover chicken, which I reheated in a pot on the stove. read more

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We got here around 5:45-6 to have a couple of drinks before catching a game and were sat immediately. Our waitress did not come to our table until 15 min later. She took our drink orders and then was gone again for a significant amount of time. We were there for around a hour and service was terrible. 2 stars for the drinks and atmosphere. read more

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I stopped here for Happy Hour. Please be advised HH is only offered downstairs not on the rooftop. But you can take your drinks upstairs. I ordered the chicken sliders, salad, and fries. All were tasty, I would go back. I was initially told that it was a private event and I wouldn't be able to go to the rooftop. But eventually I made my way up there and the vibe was great. The weather was nice, the staff was friendly. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I really didn't like the fact that it's listed as a Mediterranean restaurant which was very misleading. I feel like they've had a couple different identity crisis going from Mediterranean to Italian and now some American food. It was also connected to the first floor of the hotel but we were under the impression that it was either a rooftop or a sky bar type of setting which it wasn't the food was nothing memorable. I definitely won't be back here. read more

Despite a small mishap at the start of the evening, our server Manny and food/beverage director Eric, ensured we had a flawless evening. It was the perfect October evening to sit on the patio and enjoy a few cocktails and apps. Everything we tried was delicious! Our fave cocktail was Girls Trip! A delicious, spicy, mango margarita. We also enjoyed the lamb hummus and blanco flatbread - made with mushrooms, arugula, truffle oil and fontina cheese. So good, I could eat it all by myself! The branzino was also a great choice. Overall, We had a lovely time on the patio and look forward to going back. Manny was phenomenal. He made great recommendations and ensured we were taken care of. Shout out to Eric for running a great operation. 101 has so much to offer! From their seasonal rooftop, to live jazz music to their patio. Check out their website for upcoming events --- like the Mag Mile Lights Festival Parade. Make your rezzie to watch the parade from the comfort of the 101 Room, 20 floors up! read more

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Last Saturday, we stopped by 101 Bar hoping to try their Athenian brick chicken. We sat at the bar, received menus, and placed our order for food and drink. Shortly after, we were informed that the Athenian brick chicken was no longer available--we had been given and outdated menu. When we asked to see the updated version, we were told they were still looking into the issue. While waiting, we decided to share the grilled shrimp chermoula. Unfortunately, we finished our appetizer and paid before they resolved the menu confusion. It's worth noting that the outdated menu is still on their website, so that should be updated as well. That said, the service was good, and both the shrimp and keto sprintz were enjoyable. read more

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We swung by 101 bar for their happy hour and were very impressed with the menu. They have $7 wines, $10 house margs and $5 beers. We tried them all. The happy hour food menu was impressive too. We tried the chicken sliders, burrata brûlée, bruschetta toast, ordered some Prosecco bottles for the table and even got a complimentary bottle since it was a friend's bday. The food was decent, especially for the price. A special shoutout to the our server. He was friendly, shared some banter with us and was very fast. We were a big loud party and he handled us well. The ambience is nice and cozy. I will definitely be back. read more

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Lance and Cesar were amazing! Our group felt so taken care of despite the chaos. Such a hospitable environment will be back again

101 Club at 101 E. Erie, boasting three event spaces: the 101 Club Patio, the 20th floor restaurant the 101 Club, and the rooftop deck Sky Terrace. It has such amazing views, cocktails, apps and more! Check them out!! read more

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What a cool bar above the Residence Inn Chicago Downtown. They have one seating area in the lobby but we opted to go to the rooftop for the views since it was a beautiful day. The views from the rooftop are beautiful as they are panoramic. They have a main bar area, high top tables as well as fire pit sitting. They also ensure to have some heat lamps since it can be a little bit chilly up there. The side of the building the rooftop bar is on gets a lot of shade in the later hours of the day. I opted for the Caesar salad with shrimp add on and it was the perfect crunch bite I was looking for. The service was a little bit on the slower side, which typically isn't the worst as long as you have beverages and good conversation going. I was not a fan of the first beverage I had, but second round I got the Tiki Tea Time and it was great flavor and refreshing. I would recommend the Tiki Tea Time to anyone who wants a good summer beverage. When the sun is setting, this rooftop is absolutely incredible to see. read more

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Came to this bar because it advertised a happy hour 5-7! It was very packed at the bar, service was slow but I ordered a drink which was okay. That had some happy hour food on the menu as well. They also had a pretty nice patio but happy hour was only available at the bar. read more

Really nice vibes, we just walked in and sat anywhere. We were there for a long time yapping, laughing and enjoying the ride. I recommend 10/10 read more

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On the 21st floor, this new rooftop is opening this Friday. An awesome selection of drinks, food, and brunch items. The seating is ample and many cushion seats. There's a Mexican taco bar, which sounds delicious. The staff are very friendly. The drinks are generous. There's a cozy fireplace for the winter. The 20th floor dining is not opening until the fall, but the event meeting rooms will be available for rent. read more

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Great cocktail menu with a lovely view from the roof! I had the hamburger sliders, very simple but I wasn't in the mood for a heavy meal. Service was fine, but make sure when you are heading to the roof to take the correct elevators!! (Ones on the right NOT the left!!) read more

Great food and wonderful staff! We went two nights in a row and got to enjoy some live music as well. The manager Jose is the best and he made our night. read more

This place was very lovely and our service was on top of everything! The food was honestly amazing and not extremely expensive, though it is a bar & grill place the service and atmosphere was 10/10. Only complaint is that I never saw the place sooner me & my boyfriend just went there on a whim! read more

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The location just west of Michigan Avenue at Rush & Erie is a plus, as the patio sitting is set back from the side walk and street with an additional buffer of evergreen topiaries amongst the large colonnade give all a secluded atmosphere. But I set inside for Happy Hour, 4-6, at the handsome bar for a glass of white wine and lamb hummus. The wine was the sommelier's pick & the humus was so savory. The bartender & staff were on mark . Live music of jazz & standards starts at 6pm. When I return next time with friends for a lovely al fresco experience we are sure to linger.... read more

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The food was excellent and tasty. I also thought their items were priced fairly. We have a wonderful and bubbly server. She was attentive and kind. It was also very clean and quite asthetic for a hotel bar. Overall I would recommend popping in. They have excellent drinks too! read more

The rooftop was very beautiful but sadly they don't have the full menu so we are downstairs. The famous chicken salad was great and our waitress was very nice. Rosé wine was very acidic, did not recommend, but overall great experience. read more

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A great happy hour. A friend and I stopped in here around 5:00 on the first snowy day in Chicago. What a great find. The fire was going strong and so was the bar. The happy hour is a really great deal. The house margarita was exceptional as was the service that Brandon provided. 101 is definitely going to stay on my list. read more

Wife and I decided to try the 101 Club for Thanksgiving dinner. Mistake. Service was fine , we've been there before. But we hoped Thanksgiving would have been special, it wasn't. Specially for a hundred dollars apiece. Long wait for entries, nothing special. Okay, but won't return for any occasion. read more

Have had multiple excellent experiences here at 101 Club. The staff was very helpful and accommodating the food ordered is always very good, and the rooftop is a great vibe. RJ was bartending and training and did an electric job multitasking and being able to accommodate everyone. Highly recommended read more

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Two stars since our server was amazing. Reserved a table on the 20th(or higher?) floor a month prior to our travel. Called one day prior and formed the reservation name date and time. When we arrived the server seemed like she couldn't find it then told us the restaurant is closed but we can eat it the bar on the first floor!?!!! Like wtf? She did say she would inform the manager but never saw them. The food was good overall so one more star. Cheesecake was served frozen but was removed from our bill with another %15 discount. There was a piano player that was beautiful but incredibly loud for such a small space. Picked this place to get the views and there was no warning or apology when our reservation didn't work for their private event. Bummed. read more

Came here for their soft opening. The menu is a pretty good selection of your typical Mediterranean foods. The service was excellent, however, the food was just okay. Nothing really stood out to me and a lot of the dishes lacked flavor. The octopus appetizer has a lot of potential, but all I could taste was char. The swordfish kebabs were underseasoned. The swordfish sandwich was better, but not great. Something is missing in the swordfish marinade for sure. The highlights were the tabbouleh and chicken kebabs. The tabbouleh was very fresh and actually had a lot of flavor. The chicken had a nice char to it, but I could still taste the other flavors! And the sauces that come with the chicken kebabs were great. Would I return? I'm not sure. read more

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We came here for dinner and drinks/mocktails and our server Mia was incredibly kind and attentive! This was our last night in Chicago and we enjoyed several dishes and desserts. The only con was that it felt like the management was micromanaging their employees, even though both the server and bartender were doing an excellent job. read more

The review is about the ground level patio bar. The food was really good and the staff were friendly. Highly recommend the raspberry sorbet for dessert it was delicious. read more

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Came to this establishment as it was below our hotel after a long day of travel... we went to the host stand where the host said they were fully booked... hard to believe after seeing about 7+ open tables inside and 5 open outside. we had asked if there was anything open at the bar and he said yes I believe there's something open at the end of the bar which he walked us all the way to to see that another patron had put all of her bags on the two open barstools. He, instead of helping us and asking her to move her bags, decided to let us deal with the extremely rude patron (which I realize her being rude is not their fault) but felt like it should've been his job to assist us in getting seats at the bar. these are pictures after the meal of the restaurant still "fully booked" ... don't know if they're trying to be exclusive? but at no point was this restaurant fully booked with reservations. Food was overall fine and the service at the bar was good. But couldn't get over the snobbish behavior at the host stand making it feel like we weren't good enough to go there in the first place. read more

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The location of 101 club can't be beat. Just off the Mag Mile, this new dining concept has something for everyone - outdoor seating/patio area, happy hour drinks, and an elevated (literally) bar/restaurant on an upper floor. I ventured here last Wednesday for happy hour (4pm- 6pm). I took a seat at the bar and was immediately offered water along with food and drink menus. I went with the martini (Stoli vodka, slightly dirty) and was pleased with my selection. Other happy hour options include a margarita, beer and wine selections. As to the food, I would categorize the menu as globally inspired, tilting toward Mediterranean and Italian influences. There are also the standard burgers/salads/sandwiches, etc. I felt relaxed sipping my drink in pleasant, new, and clean surroundings. For those who have been around the area for a while, this was previously the location of the Conrad Hotel. I'm pleased to see this first-floor restaurant space being maximized and look forward to returning to check out more drinks as well as brunch and all-day dining options. read more

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Had a 12 girl brunch for Galentine's on a Sunday. Juan was very accommodating. Since I told him I was coming back home to Chicago to visit and had a girls brunch. He gave us all a glass of rose champagne! Mia was our server, she was very attentive. Would def come back! Food was great! read more

for our very first time in Chicago, we were blessed to have Trevor as our bartender at the 101 bar at the residence Inn on E. Erie St. He was so engaging, fun to be with, kind, and friendly. If you ever come to this bar, ask for him, you will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped in without reservation and was seated very quickly. When in downtown Chicago, this place has a great dining atmosphere with great appetizers. read more

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