First the space. A magnificent view of the city and lake. Located at St.Regis it's right where you want to be. The food was pretty spot on but we also had a great server, her name is Eso, OMG that sake pairing We asked her to take charge of our courses and she did not disappoint! Was like a modified omakase! Didn't get to thank you enough so hope you get this! We'll be back for sure so look out for us! read more

The food was very unique and delicious. The service was on point but the best part were the views. If you can snag a table outside do it.

After coming here a few times, it's now my new favorite spot in this neighborhood for dining with a view. This LEY restaurant is beautiful and their upbeat staff are attentive. I've enjoyed most of their dishes and haven't had one I didn't like yet. Crispy rice is always a hit and their tuna crispy rice is delightful. My favorite is the bluefin tuna & crispy shiso. Their mushroom sizzling rice is also a nice savory and filling dish. read more

Miru - My favorite - Bluefin Tuna & Crispy Shiso. It's a texture party in your mouth - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We've been looking forward to this experience for a while! Went here for my sister's birthday and also caught some fireworks at navy pier as well. They have multiple terraces to enjoy the views and have some drinks. Sometimes they are nice enough to seat you even if you don't have reservations. The food was very rich and high quality. The highlights of the meal would be the black miso cod, which was so buttery and just melted in your mouth. The filet mignon was also very tender but would steer towards their seafood. The nigiri and sashimi was very good our favs would be the salmon nigiri for sure. The yellowtail was alright but the chef's platter had a variety to get a good taste. Would avoid the fried rice, it was too burnt on the bottom for my liking. The service wasn't the best here, would have to wait forever to see our server and having to wave down the busboy on multiple occasions to put in an order or request something. Their cleanliness also needs a bit of work. Touching the plate with their hands and fingers all over while setting it down, literally holding the plate by the middle wasn't that sanitary. Not to mention the water smelled funky. Would recommend bottled sparkling water. read more

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Absolutely wonderful full experience! Jonathan was phenomenal! The grilled avocado was unbelievable. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The food was delicious, beautifully prepped and the staff was friendly. I loved the amount of vegetarian options they had. It's typically hard to find many (vegetarian) options at a Japanese restaurant so I was thoroughly impressed, even though I do eat meat! Their crispy rice and eggplant skewers were absolutely delicious! read more

This dessert is really good! I forget the name, just ask. Like it so much. I need at least 85 words for this post lol read more

Miru - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Outstanding food and atmosphere. Excellent service and extensive list of sake. Highly recommend.

Amazing ambiance on the outdoor patio. Service was impeccable, and the food items we tried tasted great. They lived up to the hype. Get there while the weather is still nice and soak up the sun with good food and drinks on the Outdoor Patio. read more

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The ambiance was beautiful, and there was an open terrace. The sushi tasted good and was presented very neatly. However, having formerly studied in Japan, there are other places in the city I prefer for sushi and for a better price. Yet, if you want sushi with a big focus on amazing ambiance, then this is the place for you. Nonetheless, I felt the service match more what you would expect at a pizza restaurant and not the service you'd expect at a high-end hotel. read more

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I am 9 and take out from me this place is great for brunch awesome staff and the butter pancakes are really good they come with blue berries and whiped cream read more

After paying the bill, for 5 people about $600, we realized that Miru had charged us multiple times i.e. I was charged twice and my friend 3 times. I went with some friends to celebrate a birthday. The food was pretty good but I expected more, especially for the price. Most of the plates are very small, so expected to get multiple if sharing. Our waiter was very nice and checked up on us throughout the night. If the bill issue were to not have happened, I would rate the experience 3.5 stars. read more

The food tasted fresh and delicious, and there were many vegan options! I didn't take a picture of everything we got, but I added the one's I took. There is a nice rooftop deck to view the river as well. read more

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Gorgeous rooftop, definitely one of my favorites. Had a great experience here, staff was so friendly and accommodating with providing our party off-menu food they can prepare for our vegetarian party. The views are amazing, you really can't have a bad seat anywhere. We enjoyed their avocado crispy rice and edamame. Drinks are great, the J G&T was refreshing. Their dessert menu has plentiful options, would love to try next time I come back! read more

This is a great restaurant located at the St Regis! Nice chic spot with a fantastic atmosphere. We were waited on by Larry (Lawrence) and he only took our experience up to the next level. His recommendations were on point and pretty much knew what we wanted before we said anything. We had the shishito peppers, octopus skewer (2 actually!), fried rice, and a nice variety of maki. Drinks were fantastic as well. Larry checked on us frequently while we were enjoying all the food. He made sure each one of us felt special while dining. I will be sure to come back to Miru and I hope I get lucky enough to be seated in Larry's section again. Thank you! read more

This place is adorable. I've been here a few times, with friends or alone. The last time was special because I brought a date and sat outside for the first time. Loved the view. They have the best edamame in the city. The sushi is also amazing. I always get the shrimp fried rice, it's very yummy. I love that there's spinach in the dish. It's always a treat to dine at Miru. read more

What a fantastic place and the restaurant is beautiful. Located in the St.Regis it provides great views and plenty of space to hangout and have drinks or enjoy dinner. Food was awesome and quality of ingredients was phenomenal. Overall this place is pretty expensive and the quantity of dishes and items is also small. You will however have some really well plated dishes with intention to detail. Overall if you are looking for a special night out try this place out. The drinks are high end and our great . The cod, edamame, chicken karage, and sushi are must try. read more

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The ambiance is outstanding. Beautiful indoor space and a wonderful outdoor deck with views of the river, lake, navy pier. The service was good. The food was also very good, but they had very small portions, a somewhat limited menu and I thought it was overpriced. It is extremely expensive for what you get. That goes for the food and also the cocktails which average $24 each. So, generally not a good value Don't get me wrong. we had a great time. Loved sitting outside. Left feeling full. The food was tasty, clean. ....So I would recommend the place. You just need to know going in that it is very expensive, with noticeably small portions that are 'meant to share'. If price is not an issue....it's solid. read more

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Amazing food And Service...Great Drinks. The place has good view of the city. The Staff Know their dishes.

I've been here 7 times so far, and the only time I've had good service was during lunch. Food - the food is better than average sushi and izayaka style, but can be a hit or miss. I love the rock shrimp tempura, salmon hamachi with the truffle, mushroom rice and the steak tartare. All the fish dished are a bit underwhelming, although they use good quality fish (the salmon was bland but cooked to perfection, the miso black cod was not as flavorful as the Nobu version and the snapper was just dry). The steaks are also a bit bland and not worth the price (I've had all of them). The rolls are high-quality but you get some gimmicky ripoff items like the cali roll for 50 bucks. Ambience - great ambience with beautiful views. The place is vibrant and very vibe. Servie - ugggh!!! I want to want this place so bad but the service is just so bad. 6/7 it took more than 20 minutes to get the waiter to take our drink order plus another 15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. It's only when you complain that they start paying attention. Service at the bar is attentive though, but still require some nudging. read more

Beautiful dining room, stunning lake and city views from the 11th floor outdoor deck in the city's newest luxury hotel. I was also thrilled to see that the gentlemen behind the sushi bar seemed to be legit Itamae, a rare find nowadays. And all of that is what you're paying for. We're willing to open our wallets wide when the product is worth it. In this case the product is mostly location and view, and with so many places in Chicago that have those, I'm not sure it's worth it here. Service was great, as one expects from a Lettuce restaurant. All of that said, the food is fine but unremarkable. See "what you're paying for" above. Very fresh, nicely presented, tasty. But nothing was remarkable enough to justify the prices. The single biggest disappointment was the uni. It's my favorite, and it's always been expensive. In many places it's become obscenely so, and at Miru you'll shell out (see what I did there?) almost $40 for two pieces. I figured what the hell, may as well splurge because it must be insanely fresh here. It arrived and the nigiri were generously loaded and bright orange...lookin' good! My wife was suddenly interested in trying it, so I went to take a bit off the top of one piece, only to find that -- gasp -- the bright orange was hiding greyish roe below. The uni equivalent of the old packaged strawberries trick! That doesn't mean it's gone bad, but it's certainly not as fresh and sure not $40 fresh. It tasted fine, but didn't have the eye-rolling uni-gasmic impact that a sea urchin fan expects. So all in all, OK but a bit disappointing. read more

Allison made our birthday celebration extra special! Her passion shines through when sharing the eclectic cocktails and elevated dinner menu. Recommend the tuna crispy rice and mushroom fried rice. We'll definitely be back! read more

Nice view, nice room, nice music. Food is fine, not great. Drinks are fine, not great--dirty martini not dirty, blue cheese olives are the cheap cheese type. Spring rolls, greasy, not special. The scallop nigiri was very fresh and sweet, I'll give them that. Very unsophisticated service--heavy on the upsell, way too many untimely interruptions, grabbing up glasses and plates with the speed of a NASCAR pit crew. Hold onto your cocktail! Here they come again! Chicago has way too much fine food and good views to pay for this corporatized experience. I'm a tough critic, but I've eaten great and this isn't it. Klassy with a K. Disappointing for the storied St. Regis building. Would not recommend, though tourists and prom dates might be impressed. our drinks look better in the pic than they tasted. Like I said, it's all about the view. (PS: They asked about the occasion when we reserved--a birthday--and did nothing to acknowledge it. I don't much care, but traditionally, that's why you ask.) Pretty view, but go to Cindy's or London House instead. read more

Miru - Nice view, meh-tasting drinks. - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As someone who enjoys good food, I can safely say that this is a place where you will leave hungry! The quality of the food is terrible!The service is desperate! the only thing worth it is the view from the terrace! The prices are inflated because of the view and they think no one will pay attention to the food! Terrible! I ordered the most expensive sushi on the menu (luxury) and I got sushi that was standing for a long time!the burger was so so. the other two sushis are also as bad as luxury. I expected much more! read more

I came here for my birthday during lunch and it was fantastic. The service was the best part. Our server was very attentive and the staff kept wishing me happy birthday. We sat inside but the patio doors were open so it was a great to feel like we were outside as well. I had the flat iron steak Tokyo lunch which was pretty good. The coconut-mango dessert was very tasty. read more

Miru - Open doors. - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food Service Ambiance The most delicious seafood. Celebrated a birthday and couldn't have picked a better spot to do so. read more

Loved the sushi and the drinks Also the service was great and the restaurant/bas sushi is pretty nice I read more

The food was 3.5 stars because it was hit or miss and not filling. The server provided stellar service and the ambience/ windows views were beautiful, added that they provided me with a Birthday card and a free dessert for my birthday, I give this place 4 stars!! My friends and I ordered the Crispy rice bluefin tuna, Smoked pork belly skewer apple cider glaze, Chicken karaage honey mustard, Sweet shrimp and Crispy Pork fried rice. I like that the rice was semi crispy and the tuna provided a nice salty flavor to the food and it wasn't fishy but it was kind of bland. The smoked pork skewer was delicious melt in my mouth, some pieces were salty compared to others though. The sweet shrimp really tasted sweet and fresh. The crispy rice was also tasty but had little portions with barely any crispy pork. I would maybe go back to order dessert and see the views from the terrace! read more

One of the most fabulous dining experiences I've ever had in my life. Every dish was impeccable!! Definitely worth visiting, would love to come again. read more

Service was great, food was good The VIEW IS UNPARALLELED and dessert was great. It's definitely worth the visit! read more

Darling! Please join us, and welcome our neighbor- Miru to LSE. We had lunch there yesterday at 3pm. It was only the Bar menu that was available. Food and drinks were really good, and the service was excellent. Our host- Jonathan Flores made our experience a solid 5 stars. We will definitely return! And they are pet friendly! Thank you! read more

Miru - Mango sorbet dessert - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Miru is a beautiful restaurant and they have overlooking views at the lake and river. We had breakfast both mornings of our stay and each time was a fantastic experience. Our server was amazing, very helpful in providing suggestions and attentive without being intrusive. We had the Tokyo breakfast the first morning which was amazing! The second morning had the Japanese breakfast with eggplant, I had the coconut chia pudding and we shared the grilled avocado. Every dish was delicious, made to order, and unique. They have a very spacious restaurant with great ambiance in door and out door. The service staff are knowledgeable about the food they served and they are very service minded. I would definitely go back here again and again. Can't wait to try other dishes and explore their menu. read more

miru had great service! my waiter was very present and had a beautiful energy. i ordered the cod and the mushroom rice and i absolutely loved it! i don't usually go to fancier restaurants but this one was a gorgeous vibe, the view was incredible as well. Bill was high but make sure you're dating somebody who covers it for you ‍ read more

Miru - Miso Black Cod - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was a GORGEOUS please to spend brunch at. Most of the food is shareable which is PERFECT if you want to try a bunch of new things. Not to mention the views are absolutely stunning. The server we had was very kind and made sure we were taken care of. read more

As a Jeanne Gang fan, I first encountered Miru while exploring her latest high-rise building in Chicago, the Vista (i.e., St. Regis) Tower. Though I only tried the dessert, the restaurant has a bustling, modern atmosphere, and the roof terrace has beautiful panoramic views. We tried the Calamansi Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Soufflé Tart, both of which tasted great. The Crème Brûlée was presented in a pretty dish, with the caramelized sugar crust evenly browned. The custard base underneath was smooth and free from lumps, creating a delicate and silky texture. The caramelized sugar crust was delicious; it didn't have an overpowering caramel taste, and the burnt sugar taste was reasonably mild. My only complaint is that the custard was slightly warmer than I would've liked. The Chocolate Soufflé Tart had a delicious, crispy crust that complemented the rich chocolate filling. Both of these desserts have a great textual contrast that makes each bite enjoyable. The chocolate filling was rich, velvety, and delicious. However, the matcha ice cream wasn't that special and lacked its characteristic bitterness. Studio Gang's Vista Tower showcases a harmonious blend of form, function, and sustainability. Miru is a great restaurant to supplement the tower's unique design elements and distinctive form through its innovative menu. The Vista Tower has already established itself as a prominent landmark in the Chicago skyline, and I hope Miru establishes itself as a serious contender in Chicago's bustling food scene. read more

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The food here at Miru was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable. We tried quite a few different menu items, none of which disappointed. Sushi was very good, and the pork fried rice had wonderfully cooked pork. We especially loved the black sesame mochi dessert. Overall, creative Japanese fusion with options for everyone. Service was absolutely friendly and attentive but also knowledgeable about the details of every dish and wines as well. Would highly recommend this restaurant to others. Food was well prepared, fresh, exceptionally plated, and flavors melted together seamlessly. Thank you, Miru! read more

Their maki rolls are as awful as sushi from supermarket and yet they charge like as if they are Nobu. Just awful read more

Miru - Their maki rolls are as awful as sushi from supermarket and yet they charge like as if they are Nobu. Just awful - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Significantly overpriced. Food was ehh ok. The view was great, but the food was really lacking in flavor. The sushi was really subpar for the price. Not sure why they're thinking with these prices, but flint even close to great. The quality of the sushi was below average. read more

Miru, meaning "view" in Japanese, is so much more than your average riverfront restaurant. Yes, the areal vantage point is stunning. One can even see the bright lights of Navy Pier from its balcony. But the flavorful fireworks at Miru are more resplendent than any Wednesday-night pyrotechnics display at the pier. The service here is what one would expect from a St. Regis property: which is to say attentive, friendly, and prompt. My party and I were led into a sleek and modern dining room about halfway up this sparkling, new property. The ambiance felt formal, but comfortable and never stuffy. Starting with the edamame and shishito peppers, all the appetizer veggies I tried were seasoned exquisitely. I also enjoyed the grilled avocado, which was complemented by an addictively salty and spicy soy sauce. Miru opts for a simplistic, unfussy presentation and never over-garnishes--letting the exceptionally fresh ingredients and culinary brilliance of each plate speak for itself. If dining with a larger party, I recommend ordering a couple skewers to share. The smoked pork belly was tender and not fatty, glazed tastefully with apple cider. I liked the charred octopus even more, which came interspersed with roasted potatoes and what appeared to be an intriguing, herby pesto. I ordered the crab spicy rice expecting a bowl of...well...fried rice. What arrived was infinitely better and more exciting: cakes of crunchy rice topped with king crab, aioli, and wasabi. Braving Wacker Drive at rush hour on the way to dinner would be worth it for this dish alone. Having worked at a seafood restaurant long ago, I especially appreciated the delicious tempura shrimp. Served with spicy mustard on the side, I also liked the chicken karaage (which is basically really good fried chicken). The "crunchy" portion of the menu is as close as you can get to comfort food at Miru, and all three of its offerings are pure brilliance. Finally, the spicy salmon maki was undoubtedly the best sushi I've ever tasted. Tobanjan aioli brought out the flavor of the roll's unimpeachably fresh salmon, all offset by a mild crunch of cucumber. Coming here and overlooking the sushi section of the menu would be a mistake, to say the least. Save room for dessert. The pineapple & passionfruit dish seemed essentially like a pineapple upside down cake without the cake--just the fruit caramelized in brown sugar and butter, then topped off with a scoop of ice cream. Meanwhile, the mochi sponge was less familiar; the praline, while boasting an instagrammable shade of charcoal, was a tad too bitter for my taste. But the mochi itself was sweeter and delightfully refreshing. In conclusion, Miru takes hotel dining to another level (literally and figuratively). Everything about the experience--from the welcoming staff to the sweeping views of Lake Michigan--makes for an experience befitting of royalty. I cannot recommend Miru enough and hope to return for more spicy salmon maki in the near future. read more

Exceptional Dining Experience! The ambiance is fantastic and classy! Sushi and cooked dishes were excellent! I loved the cocktails and view is second to none. Our server was Essyl and she was terrific ! I have been fortunate to have Essyl be our server subsequently and it has alway been a perfect dining experience! read more