Loved it - again! We…read morewere here last night for dinner as a party of 5 and dinner was fabulous. As we no longer live in the Chicago area and we're staying downtown, we felt we should pop back over here for lunch today so glad we did. Our server, was quite pleasant and attentive. The support staff were efficient. My wife and I shared the following: - Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Salad - Parkerhouse rolls and butter - Hot tea - Iced tea See you this summer Shaw's Crab House!

This crab house offers lunch, which is convenient, but the overall experience was just so-so across…read morethe board. The decor felt pretty average--nothing memorable or inviting. Service was mediocre, not bad but definitely not attentive either. Food followed the same pattern. The lobster rolls came on cold, toasted bread, which didn't quite work. French fries were fine, nothing special. The clam chowder leaned too milky and lacked depth. The salad was probably the most balanced item, but still nothing standout. Overall, it's an okay option if you're nearby and need a quick meal, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

Service, from Sarah, was wonderful! A member of our group had an allergy, and the staff were on top…read moreof it making sure she had a great experience. The food was outstanding. Best calamari I have ever had. Highly recommend the chocolate fudge pie. It was to die for! It is a very cool place. I will definitely make another stop when I'm in Chicago.

My daughter and I had a great time yesterday at Joe's seafood, prime steak restaurant. From the…read moretime you walk in the door you get 100 percent customer service and it's very upscale. Our server name was Micheal he explained everything and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious!!!!When visiting Chicago again we would definitely go back. I give it 5 stars

Bar Mar is a solid spot in Downtown Chicago. The interior decor and atmosphere was great for a nice…read moredinner. Most of the food was tremendous. My favorites were the crab cake, Cobb salad, and short rib. The crab cake was very soft and had a nice texture to it. It was one of the best crab cakes I've eaten. The Cobb salad was also very light and shareable. The short rib main course was very tender, and it came with crispy potatoes as well. Some of the other items such as the Philly cheesesteak and Asian tacos were just ok. They were also both very small in quantity relative to their price. The desserts were magnificent as well, especially the deconstructed key lime pie and sticky toffee pudding. Both of them were phenomenal. The service throughout my meal was excellent. My waitress gave us some nice recommendations, and the staff came by often. I would definitely recommend to visit Bar Mar, and I look forward to coming back myself when I am in Chicago.

Our second time eating at a Jose Andres restaurant in Chicago and again it was disappointing. Last…read moretime we ate at Jaleo and found it underwhelming but put it down to the fact that we had just returned from an amazing culinary trip to San Sebastian. We really admire Jose's philanthropic work and want to love his restaurants but truth be told, if you forget about the glitzy decor, the food is just average. We tried several appetizers; the Hamachi Cone, Caviar Cone, Asian Taco, Neptune's Pillows, Shrimp Cocktail and Iberico Jamon. We also shared a bottle of Cava. Everything was fine but to be frank the Shrimp Cocktail was the best thing we ate, simple and perfectly fresh. The service was pushy, when a server wants to take you order less than 3 minutes after sitting down, it feels like you're on a conveyor belt. We felt the prices were way out of line, with tip I spent almost $500 for a bottle of cava and appetizers for two people, for that, the food should have been more memorable. We spent the same amount for two off us to have the 12 course tasting menu at Atsumeru a couple of weeks ago and Bar Mar's food isn't in the same league. We will continue to financially support Jose's World Kitchen but not his restaurants.

New favorite! Came downtown from the 'burbs for a show - my sweetie called ahead and we got a GREAT…read moretable just inside the door, perfect for people watching. Tasty drinks - the grapefruit pilsner was a perfect choice for a warm spring evening, and our server was funny and sweet. Sticky ribs appetizer was spot on, with just enough heat to keep it interesting. We shared the fish and chips - perfectly cooked, crunch and sweet, great fries! House made slaw and tartar sauce was out of this world! Gotta make one comment on something we didn't have. The next table over, two middle aged women order cheeseburgers. When they came out I almost regretted ordering the fish. They were huge, juicy, and looked incredible. This two ladies, drinking their Chardonnays polished them off, that's how good they were. Next time... Dessert? Why not? Sticky toffee cake please. Perfect with a cup of black coffee. Out the door and on our way - we'll be back! Thanks!

We dined at the Dearborn on a Saturday afternoon with my family. Our reservation was strategic we…read morearrived hours before we assumed it would become very crowded. The seating was tight. Overall I was having a good experience. The food was OK. The menu was limited. Oh btw, the special that day was a $70 wag goo burger. That interaction between me and the server reminded me of a car salesman trying to sale me undercoating for the car i just purchased. REALLY I can't make it up. The experience dropped to a single star as our dining experience was nearing an end. The manager of the front of the house. Made a conscious effort to make it clear that the table we were dining was needed by waiting customers. I've never ever experienced this before in any restaurant in the Loop. I can't and will not recommend dining here. This is why I'm giving 1 star. I my opinion The Dearborn maybe they need to be in a different location. Maybe located far west of the Loop. I would suggest instead of Dearborn maybe Halsted St. and probably change their name to The Halsted. Im not going back. OH btw good luck in your new location.

What an AMAZING dining experience. Brian our host was excellent and so was his trainee Joe. We were…read moreso impressed from the minute we walked in. Cool classy ambiance. Lots of good food choices. I opted for a wedge salad no bacon. I have been hankering a good blue cheese dressing it was awesome. We also got a variety of oysters. Mmm I ordered salmon and it was perfectly cooked. So impressed and can't wait to be back.

Consistently good - but not not exceptional - their sea bass is my favorite and the halibut is…read morealways good. I have had the lobster a number of times and it can be inconsistent. They also serve steaks from the Gibsons kitchen which are also very good, and their bar area is always hoppin - and the piano adds to the vibe. It is a very solid option that is always on our list / but I would give it a 5 - not consistent enough for that.

The warm lobster roll was amazing. Definitely recommend this place for a good lobster roll.read more

Love me some Luke's Lobster!! This place quite definitely hits the spot!…read more Before visiting the observation deck of the Willis Tower, we decided to pop into Luke's Lobster on a rainy day for some yummy lobster rolls and soothing clam chowder soup. Everything in here was prepared just right - the lobster roll had buttery, fluffy, soft rolls with delightful chunks of lobster inside. Them rolls were filled and overflowing!! The Lobster Rolls come with chips and a drink - the chips were great for dipping into the Clam Chowder Soup that you can order if you wish to make it a combo. And the soup itself was sooo soothing and yummy - I loved how creamy and rich it tasted without being too heavy. Everything is freshly prepared after ordering, but it still wasn't much of a wait at all to have everything come out and service in general was very efficient and friendly. The space is very intimate, cozy, and warm inside, with some Cape Cod/Lobster themed portraits on the walls and string lights providing a lovely glow. Luke's Lobster has their thing and they do their thing flawlessly - getting a Lobster Roll with Clam Chowder Soup here is ALWAYS a good move.

Love the atmosphere!!! First timer at your red and feel in love i recommend you guys before I even…read moregot back on my flight home!!! 100 out of 10 easily!!! I will return.

amazing service, Emily was extremely attentive and friendly. thank you for making our experience…read morewonderfu!!!

RPM took great care of us this day! We celebrated a birthday and they were so accommodating…read more I loved the Steak Frites! It was very smoky and well seasoned. I loved the fries and house made sauce. I also had a lemon drop that was quite tasty as well!

First off I rarely ever leave reviews but I feel that people should be aware. I went to RPM last…read moreweekend as we were visiting Chicago to celebrate my husband's birthday. They offer personalized menus therefore I requested one with the reservation. When I arrived I noted two menus behind the hostess stand but they were labeled and neither with my husband's name. I asked the hostess if there was a menu for my husband. She looked up the reservation, said "no and it's probably too late to make one". (Although we were half an hour early having drinks at the bar.) Then she stated that they had a generic birthday menu that they could give him with no attempts to try and provide what was requested ahead of time. We were sat at an extremely small table and he was provided a regular menu which was given to him per the directive of said hostess. The manager came to the table to greet us as I'm assuming the sever was behind. I spoke to him about the menu and he asked if I made the request along with the reservation and I told him that I did. He said that he needed to verify. After doing so he came back and agreed that I had and said happy birthday to my husband and offered us a half a glass of "bubbly" which we reluctantly accepted. Then everyone went on as if nothing happened. We didn't receive an apology. There was no offer to satisfy us in any other way. (A decent table upgrade would have been nice,) Then I see the same glass of champagne wing offered to another couple celebrating a birthday while sitting in a large booth. There was a large table next to us with a couple celebrating an anniversary. Then a younger couple came in and was told to choose a table wherever they would like. The food was great. The wait staff was excellent but I did not appreciate the way we were treated. I don't want to say it was racism but I was made to feel... different. Side note. I visited Maple and Ash (a sister restaurant) in Arizona for my birthday a couple of years ago. They printed the menu for me but spelled my name wrong. When it was mentioned it was immediately corrected. That's why I'm so confused as to what the big deal was.

Came in for happy hour for the oysters. The oysters were so scrumptious! They did not skimp on size…read moreeven though it was a HH deal. I also tried their burger slider and it was so yummy. It'd love to come back and try the burger on the regular menu because the slider felt like such a good sample! The meat was cooked perfectly and the pickles + sauce used was great. I opted to grab the bubbles on HH and enjoyed it. The bartenders and host were both really nice. It was easy to snag a bar seat. The whole place was so cutely decorated for Christmas and the Christmas music in the background was a nice touch to feel the holiday spirit.

My husband and I were looking for fish and didn't want to go too far. Lure came up with good…read morereviews and a short walk from our hotel. I ordered the house favorite: Branzino. My husband got the special. We can't recall what kind of fish it was, but it was from Lake Michigan and FRESH! Mine was served with whipped potatoes, while his came with risotto. Both were delightful. Our server, Jake, was knowledgeable and funny. We appreciated his willingness to allow us to try a few wines before making a decision. I wish we had room to try the cookie skillet he recommended. I loved the ambiance: dimly lit, no televisions, cozy booths. Romantic and calm -- exactly what I was looking for after a long, touristy day!

Saturday night in the city can be a dicey prospect for dinner with no reservations even as a solo…read moretraveler. While Nora was busy I was able to find a seat at the bar. Staff was attentive but not overbearing and knowledgeable of wines. She offered a couple of options and tastes of the wine as well. The malloreddus pasta was nothing short of amazing. It made me wish I had a bigger stomach. The bread was fresh but a little oily. I definitely want to try more selections!

Fun place for Italian food The cheese was outstanding…read more The prices for downtown Chicago were great. Good wine selection Great service