A friend and I stopped in for one last hoorah dinner before leaving Chicago, and it was the perfect…read moreway to end our trip! Christian provided fantastic service, and we had a lovely table with beautiful views of the city. We started with delicious drinks and decided to stay for dinner. We ordered the Cajun corn, fried chicken, and vodka rigatoni, and everything was absolutely delicious! The fried chicken was incredibly crispy and flavorful, the pasta was perfectly cooked, and the Cajun corn was the perfect finishing touch. Between the wonderful service, amazing food, and gorgeous city views, it was a fantastic dining experience and a memorable way to wrap up our Chicago adventure!

Cindy's Rooftop has beautiful views of the city. It's overlooking Millennium Park and The Bean…read more Perfect place to bring out of town visitors or if you just want to enjoy rooftop views. We definitely picked a beautiful fall day to come by. Came around 3pm on a Tuesday and they had a limited menu until 5pm. Ordered the cheese curds and arancini as appetizers. Both were tasty and the sauces were great. The smashburger and fries were really good too, and filling. Overall food was good but pricey. Guess you're paying for the downtown rooftop views with your food Our server was nice and attentive and my water glass was never empty.

My husband and I returned back to Shaw's Crab House a year later, and it was still just as fabulous…read moreas it was before. We were lucky enough to get the same amazing waiter. He'd been there 32 years. Hope to get him next time we're back. Honestly, it's the freshest seafood around. They know how to shuck oysters and prepare them perfectly anytime of the year. The oysters were absolutely amazing. And then the crab legs....oh my goodness..delish. Everything was just so delicious. And I have to give a shout out to their sweet, creamy butter. Lastly, we love sitting in the thick of it where you get to see them preparing the oysters and all the seafood. Love this place. Thank you Shaws!

Incredibly delicious. Everything was as fresh as can be. Definitely come if you like crab!!…read more We were a little mislead by some of the pictures online / on the website of the Norwegian crab (not by any fault of their own, just a poor assumption from our side). When we received it we were a little disappointed by the size. But the pieces were still so juicy and delicious! Just want to give a heads up also that their menu is on rotation, what you see online may not be what you get! Love me some sushi, so I was excited to try the California roll, although it was hard to justify it being $18!!! The crab was very minimal, as you can tell by the pictures... it was missing the classic California roll taste given barely any meat. The Mac and cheese side was good. Nothing too special. plus. But standard is the best word I can think of. Shareable portion, which is a plus. Service was excellent. The server was friendly and personable. Ambiance is great, it's an elevated crab house aesthetic. There is a dress code to enter. Overall, I can't say we had the experience of the price we paid. They gave us free the dessert sampler for our anniversary, yay!!!

We wandered into this location after walking around looking for our next meal, and it turned out to…read morebe an absolute hit. One of the first things that caught my eye--and something I really appreciate--is that they openly list on the wall exactly where today's lobster, shrimp, and crab were sourced from. It's an extra touch. We decided to split a lobster roll meal, which came out perfectly bundled with a drink and a bag of chips. The roll itself was incredible; the bread was beautifully soft and fresh, serving as the perfect vessel for the seafood. I loved that they didn't skimp on the meat, packing the roll with big, satisfying chunks of delicious lobster. While we stuck to the classic meal this time, I noticed they have some really interesting and creative items on the menu that I'm eager to try next, like a lobster roll trio featuring different dressings. To top off a great meal, everyone working behind the counter was incredibly inviting and friendly from the moment we walked in. It's a welcoming, high-quality spot in the middle of the city, perfect for a quick casual bite.

Had their lobster roll with a side of lobster bisque. The bisque could have used a bit more lobster…read moremeat, but it was tasty still. The roll, Was amazing. I actually drizzled some of the bisque onto the roll and it was amazing. Service was professional and fast.

There are few places that live up to their reputation like Joe's did…read more It resonated the class & energy that you would expect, and was reflected from the start, with every maître d', waiter, busser & even coat check person you encountered within this classic restaurant. The menu had the classic stone crab & shrimp, and of course the stellar steaks, buttressed by seasonal cocktails, entrees & sides that blew my mind. In a world of pretentious hoity toity high scale restaurants that serve morsels like fine art think pieces, Joe's is grounded in the reality of a person's hunger, serving you dozens of ounces of the most perfectly-charred meats and massive shrimps that you've even seen so carefully and thoughtfully cooked & presented. This was especially monumental with the scallops entrée, which were the most impressively executed cooking of one of the most challenging shellfish to cook. The biggest surprise, however, were the pies. After being humbled with the dinner & sides portions, simply reading the diverse array of slices of confectionery heaven made me think--well, there's always room for pie! And as if reading our minds, we had a seasonal pumpkin mousse slice that was equal parts irresistible, yet somehow light enough & so amazingly balanced in its textures and flavors to not make me feel overfull nor overwhelmed. So thank you, staff & management, for surpassing my expectations & your reputation. You've lasted this long by maintaining a level of excellence in every facet of what truly is the crown jewel of Chicago dining. I look forward to enjoying it all again, with any trip back here!

Amazing time here on Monday night w my work colleagues. Server was super friendly, great…read morelively/upscale ambieance and the food was incredible. We ordered the shrimp app (best one) crab cakes, calamari for apps and then we all got steaks. I got the 12 ounce filet and it was cooked to perfection. Would 10000 % come back, great place for dinner or just a cocktail in a nice atmosphere.

I've decided that this will officially be a staple lunch spot for me!…read more I was on a break from class when I stumbled across this little gem. Think of the quintessential restaurant scene in a movie where a business executive grabs a quick power lunch, surrounded by other professionals, before heading back to the office for that BIG meeting. It was exactly that! Meanwhile, I walked in wearing my school clothes, just looking for a good lunch. The atmosphere was great, the Wi-Fi was a plus, the food was delicious, and the cocktail menu was intriguing! I ordered the Dearborn Burger based on my waiter's recommendation, and it did not disappoint! It was cooked exactly to my liking and was SO juicy. The fries were perfectly crisp, just how I like them. And the MAN-LET'S-GO! cocktail? Exactly what I needed! It satisfied my mango craving and gave me that little boost I needed to get through the rest of my day. Between the atmosphere, the food, and the service, I can already tell this is going to become one of my regular spots. I will definitely be back frequently!

The service was wonderful. Our waiter was such a treat. The truffle fries are some of the best in…read morethe city. The ceviche was wonderful - very limey. The other food we ordered did not impress me. We ordered the hot honey pepperoni, the fried chicken starter, the burrata. Those were not my favorites - not bad just not special or stand out. The vibes are elevated corporate.

Janelle is amazing and had the best recommendations! We also got an amazing skillet cookie cake…read morething for our anniversary and that was great as well.

Jnee gave us excellent service. Great personality, refilled drinks without the need to ask, and…read moreknowledgable about the menu. 10/10!

Wedge salad was really good but the steak au poi-whatever was really, really mid. It was so dry and…read moreall that for $72 was not worth, do not recommend that one. But the appetizers (not pictured) sweet corn cake dip was so good and truffle fries were also very good. It was a good one-time experience

The staff is super attentive. We go here every time we're in town. Food is great and I like the…read moredecor and dim lighting.

So happy that I finally tried Bar Mar. I came on a weekday for dinner and the place was busy…read more Definitely mostly people coming together after work! The food was incredible and the service was attentive and considerate. They definitely take pride in serving fresh and delicious food and making the guests feel comfortable. The vibe was very energetic and bustling! People were having a nice time but it was a bit loud so keep that in mind. The menu is definitely seafood-forward, but the short rib entree was recommended so I went with that and it was delicious! The meat was so tender. I also tried the sea bass and it was very yummy.

Bottom Line Up Front: Good food, below average service, nice atmosphere/ambiance…read more After a lot of research, I decided on Bar Mar specifically to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. I shared that in the reservation as well. We ordered oysters and a couple Hamachi cones to start. For our mains, we had a tuna tartare roll and scallops. Everything was very good in both presentation and taste. What you'd expect at a high end establishment. Service though was another story. Instead of feeling like a special occasion, it felt like we were on an assembly line, going through the motions. I discreetly mentioned my girlfriend's birthday to our server and astonishingly he immediately wishes her happy birthday and asks if she's turning 21 as a joke. That was the extent of the birthday celebration at Bar Mar...nice. The goal was to make my girl feel special on her birthday and the restaurant did nothing to promote that. Compare that to my review of Cindy's Rooftop the next day and you'll see a huge difference in care and hospitality.

I visited this beautiful restaurant last week during a business trip. I've been back home for days…read morebut continue to think about this place. It was an extraordinary experience, from the impressive service to the phenomenal food. And the presentation?! Top tier. The stars of the dinner... * Mercedes the AMAZING! * calamari * shrimp cocktail * the bread basket (especially the pretzel sticks with the perfectly-whipped butter) * filet mignon Oscar style * hot & dirty martini * warm butter cake * ...and the smoothest coffee to end the evening I hope to return to Chicago again in the future, next time with my husband. If I do, I'll be sure to make a reservation here because I know it would impress him just as much.

This place is beautiful and provides top-notch service. ...but I was a tad underwhelmed with my…read moremeal. The lobster roll was good, but it came with fries, and half of them were overcooked, so they tasted bad. I expected more for the price. We did end the night with their warm butter cake, which was absolutely delicious. So, so good. I seriously cannot overstate how delicious it was; go get one. (BTW, when they ask if you want to start with bread when you're seated, it's not complimentary. LOL! We found that out when we got the bill. We actually would've gone with the calamari had we known we were choosing an appetizer by saying "yes" to bread, but we got full on the bread and decided not to get an appetizer...only to find out that we *had* gotten an appetizer.)

I started with the Verdant Vices, which uses an Aguasol Reposado for the base. An aged reposado…read morebrings that nice, subtle oakiness and warmth, which probably balanced out the sweetness of the guava and the sharp kick from the jalapeño perfectly--definitely a much richer flavor profile for a cocktail like that than if they had just used a blanco. The crab cake was phenomenal, definitely better than what I had expected since this isn't exactly Baltimore. The glaze on top is absolutely perfect, and it is so thick and packed with fresh blue crab and minimal binder, finished with a bright lime-soy glaze. Excellent service too.

I'm gonna start my review with what I did not look about my time here …read more The greeters at the front HORRIBLE . They are rude , the don't welcome you with a hello just a look up and down as if to ask WHAT DO YOU WANT . I even gave a compliment to kinda break the ice on the awkwardness, no response lol this normally would be all it took for me to turn around and not spend my money It was pretty hard getting seating anywhere thjs day so we decided to still grab a seat and maybe grab a cocktail depending on how our waiter treated us , and honestly thankful for her being so nice and accommodating and gracious we decided to stay and have lunch . Lunch was phenomenal ! I had the king crab roll Tempura black bass Branzino and the whipped mash potatoes Every single item 10/10 .