Such an amazing spot! We left the 360 experience (mind blowing views, btw!), and found LUXBAR was…read morewithin walking distance. We were so happy we stumbled upon this awesome place! We were able to sit outside in the shade, and the weather was absolutely perfect. The service was so fast, and the food and drinks were out within 10 mins of ordering. We had the steak frites and the tuna appetizer.. both were so fresh and delicious! We highly recommend trying LUXBAR out!

RUN DON'T WALK TO GET THE TUNA MELT!!!!! Lux bar - if you're reading this please keep the tuna melt…read moreon the menu permanently. It's been the sandwich of the month for the last two months and I am so sad it's going away soon. Truly one of the best sandwiches I've had and definitely the best tuna melt I've had. Regardless if you make it to Lux Bar before the end of the month, this is one of my favorite spots ever and you can't go wrong with ordering!! They have the best cocktails too - my favorite is the skinny spicy margarita & their espresso martini is amazing too.

Very warm ambiance tucked away in the Waldorf! Setting was amazing with a beautiful dining room…read moreand bar area. Staff was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The food was perfect for brunch, highly recommend! Pro Tip: try the brunch smoothie before settling into a cocktail

The ambiance was great for a little date night. The staff was super friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. The drinks were well made. Caviar was not directly on the menu, but the staff still arranged it, which was a really nice touch.

Pumpkin, our server was excellent and very attentive I will definitely return here because…read moreeverything is delicious and the service is excellent

My first night in Chicago I stayed at Magnificent Mike Hilton and had the pleasure of eating at…read moreChapel Street. Pumpkin was the BEST! Top notch service and I look forward to going back.

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

A memorable meal! We…read morehad long conversations with two two different staff members about cocktail ingredients and tasted three different spirits. The room is large and comfortable. It is also across the street from The Goodman Theater. After the server greated us and asked us if we had show tickets to know what time we had to leave. The cocktails were creative. The Fish & Chips were delicious.

Last night my wife and I stepped into The Dearborn and had an amazing dinning experience. It was an…read moreatmosphere of comfort and charm. The service was outstanding. Our dinner guide, Nicholas, was superb. Very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested two perfect spirits from the bar. My wife had the Irish old fashion which was excellent. I had a vodka Gimlet, which also was superb. Palate pleasing! The meal was absolutely enjoyable. I enjoyed the Curry Chicken. The thigh meat was tender and succulent. The curry was sweet and creamy. It came with pita bread which added to the dinning experience. Just wonderfully enjoyable. My wife enjoyed the Fish and Chips which beat Bobby Flay. True words from the menu. Wife said if was the best fish and chips she has ever had. Then came the dessert. Now I asked Nicolas and he suggested Pavlova and Blood Orange. Which lead me to survey Margaret and she suggested Sticky toffee date cake. After a friendly jostling back and forth of desert knowledge Greg the Maitre-d made also suggested the Sticky toffee. Both came and to be honest both were outstanding. Excellent choices. All and all this was a great dinning experience from beginning to end. We will return next time we are in Chicago.

Coq d"or is the second bar in Chicago to reopen after Prohibition ended, and even today, it feels…read morelike a speakeasy as it's at the basement level with low ceilings and basically no windows. It was the perfect place to enjoy the Drake, their take on a Manhattan - Drake's Few whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. Love the inclusion of a solid local whiskey. Also on the menu is bookbinder soup, a delicacy from a bygone era. Love how they also provide a small vial of the sherry that you can add on your own. Service is old school and solid and it's a nice place to go back to the past!

Shout out to Juan, our server! He was great considering how busy and chaotic it was the night we…read morevisited. Best sweet potato fries ever. Fun piano singer. Great cozy vibes. Perfect for dates and small groups. Holiday drink: Drakenog is very good from what I hear. I hope to return soon. This was such an unexpected surprise!

It's been a while, and I had a taste for Cheesecake Factory. My husband started strong with the…read moreWhiskey Smash, with a seriously refreshing twist. My Well-Mannered Dirty Martini is an absolute must--I opted for gin with decadent blue cheese stuffed olives that elevate the entire drink. The Thai Lettuce Wraps are a total interactive favorite; you get to build your own rolls with satay chicken, crunchy bean sprouts, coconut curry noodles, and three incredible spicy Thai sauces. Follow that up with the Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club, stacked with bacon, melted Swiss, and a rich herb mayo that hit the spot. Finally, you can't leave without the grand finale: a slice of the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle cheesecake, featuring the perfect creamy swirl of white chocolate and tart raspberry. As a Chicago local, what's your secret, guilty-pleasure chain restaurant? WHISKEY SMASH Yellowstone Bourbon, Aperol and Fresh Lemon Sour with Passion Fruit. THE WELL-MANNERED DIRTY MARTINI Our Version of a "Dirty Martini" with Ketel One Vodka and Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. THAI LETTUCE WRAPS $15.50 Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Satay Chicken Strips or Grilled Avocado, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces - Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew. GRILLED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO CLUB $21.50 Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Melted Swiss and Herb Mayonnaise WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE® Creamy Cheesecake Swirled with White Chocolate and Raspberry.

My friend and I came here for the first time. I haven't been to a Cheesecake Factory in forever…read more The menu is still as big as I remember! They have a huge selection of things to choose from which made it hard to decide on what to order. This Cheesecake Factory is located off the magnificent mile which makes it super convenient to get to. The interior design of this Cheesecake Factory kind of reminded me of Willy Wonka. They brought us a brown bread roll and a white sourdough-style baguette with butter on the side as we were deciding on what to order. I ended up ordering the pickle fries which came with a spicy ranch. The ranch was so good but the pickle fries were just ok. They were mini pickle spears with a breaded coating. For my entree I ordered the egg roll sampler which included Avocado Eggrolls, Tex-Mex Eggrolls, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, and Chicken Taquitos. That was super tasty! I'm glad I ordered that as I was indecisive as to what egg roll to order. They were all so tasty in their own way so it was hard to decide on my favorite but I liked the chicken taquitos the best. My friend ordered a skinnylicious beet salad that she said was good and the avocado egg rolls. That was a big portion so she was able to take some leftovers home. The service was attentive and the food came out quick. For dessert I ordered the Oreo dream extreme cheesecake and my friend ordered the dulce de leche caramel cheesecake. The Oreo cheesecake was the best cheesecake I ever had! I would go back just for that cheesecake.

For my first meal in Chicago, Rosebud Steakhouse absolutely nailed the classic steakhouse vibe. The…read moresteak was delicious and expertly prepared, and the dessert was scrumptious. The service was top-tier: superb, friendly, and always on point. If you want a 'true Chicago' dinner, this is a rock-solid pick!

Hubby & I just had the most DELICIOUS dinner tonight at this restaurant. Since it was just around…read morethe corner from our hotel we decided to have dinner there. That was the best dinner EVER. Our waiter, Chris, made excellent suggestions on what we should choose. I started off with a cup of lobster bisque and we both ordered salads (hubby, the house and I, the prime wedge). The salads were very large portions (we should have shared one), for our entrees, he ordered the 18 oz ribeye and I, the 8 ox filet mignon with the Oscar topping (crabmeat) served on top of grilled asparagus, hollandaise sauce and a half of a roasted garlic. The dinner was truly DELICIOUS and I have to say, was the BEST filet I've had in many years. If you're ever in downtown Chicago, Rosebud off Walton is a great place to eat!!