came up to The J Parker mainly for the view and that alone makes it worth the visit. Being on the rooftop gives you a beautiful perspective of the city and it feels especially nice if you are looking for a relaxed place to sit, talk, and take it all in. The space itself is stylish and modern, with comfortable seating and a lounge like atmosphere that works well for both daytime and evening visits. Everything tasted good and felt thoughtfully prepared. The bartender and servers were friendly and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. This feels like a great spot to meet friends or unwind while enjoying the skyline. I would come back to try more from the menu and spend more time soaking in the views. It is a solid rooftop option in Chicago when you want something casual, scenic, and easygoing. read more

Worst service I have ever had. Server was rude and dismissive. Argued with us when he got the food wrong (did not correct the mistake either). The server told us there was no mint for mojitos then served us two dishes ... with mint as a garnish. Felt like they wanted us to be unhappy.... and hate to be those people but didn't comp anything off the check or even apologize Only upside was our sparkly food runner they did their best to makeup for the server. read more

Always a go to rooftop for happy hour and evening hangs. I have been to this Rooftop a bunch and it's one of my favorites. I said at the bar cause I was in town for a work and the bartender Zach (his is amazing) recommended getting the Brussel tartine and it did not disappoint. I was only going to have a few bites, but I ended up devouring the whole thing! Great chill but up beat environment and very friendly staff. Incredible views too!!! Make it a stop if you haven't already! read more

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Wow! Such a wonderful place! Amazing views of the city and Lake Michigan. Located on the roof of Hotel Lincoln, it's a great venue in Lincoln Park. Thank you to Abe for taking such great care of me and my best friend. Excellent service! I loved the mocktail that was created for me. My Caesar salad with fried chicken was delicious too. The Chicago Beef flatbread was fantastic!!! We watched the sunset here and it was gorgeous! Indoor and outdoor seating. Relaxing atmosphere and great vibes. The decor and lighting are modern, warm, and inviting. I will definitely be back! read more

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We went as a big party to J Parker for a friend's birthday. The views and ambience are amazing. Great city views, open rooftop and we even got to see the Wednesday fireworks. The service was VERY slow. We had to wait 30 mins for the server to just come and greet us and hand out the menus. She took another 20 mins to come back to get the order. The drinks and the food, however, were great! We ordered the cheese curds, nachos, fries, onion rings, etc. The French 75 was my favorite cocktail of the night. I will be back but maybe with a smaller party to get better service. read more

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The J. Parker rooftop is beautiful...the hotel entrance and elevator ride up set the tone, and the views are absolutely stunning. The vibe is open, colorful, and chic. We sat by the fire pit (which meant ordering at the bar instead of table service), and while the seating wasn't the most comfortable, the atmosphere made up for it. Fabian, the bartender, was fantastic...friendly, creative, and even made us a custom coconut-based drink that was amazing. He also surprised us with shots. Food was solid across the board: my shredded beef nachos were delicious, the wing sauce was tasty (though the boneless wings were a bit nugget-sized), and the chips and salsa were a hit. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals, and I'd definitely return for both the food and the service. Downsides: no to go boxes, no change for larger bills, and a misleading TikTok promo (3 courses for $30) that they said hasn't been offered in a long time. Those things were frustrating, but overall, the experience was still very good. Bottom line: stunning views, great service (shoutout to Fabian), tasty food...it's worth going back. read more

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Went for brunch on a Sunday morning. Food was not bad but not great. Wouldn't order anything again except for the bacon. They also said they were out of hashbrowns and asked us if tater tots were fine. We said yes expecting regular tater tots but they crumbled it up themselves and was not great. This place is definitely more of a bar than a restaurant. Vibes were kind of weird during the day. Our server was very nice but the rest of the staff seemed to want us to leave immediately. read more

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Living in the South Loop makes it a little bit hard to get up north/Linclon Park but had a brunch date at this cool rooftop. Cute medium size hotel, with a great rooftop. Try to get a table/seat with the umbrella because during the summer, it's really hot up there. Beautiful views and great places to take pictures but on a hot day, you definitely need water along with the bottomless mimosas lol. The food was really good; I had the waffles and my friend had the modern breakfast. Of course we had the bottomless mimosa/rosé. All delicious. A little pricey but I'm glad I came. read more

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We recently visited The J Parker to celebrate a friend's birthday on a weekday! We ordered a lot of things - beers, espresso martinis, wine, french 75 and a vodka martini drink. For food, we ordered onion rings, guac and chips, cheese curds, fries, nachos without meat! The food and service were very mediocre and hence I have reduced a few stars. The guac was a bit bland and onion rings were too oily! Definitely visit the place though for beautiful skyline views. read more

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The views here are really pretty. That's about he nicest thing I can say about this place. Went here for dinner on a Saturday night not too busy but the service was lacking. Only checked On once after ordering food. I asked 3 different people for water and it took about 30min for someone to fill it. Our server also messed up our bill. The food was similar to Applebees except twice the price. Chicken wings were just chickens tenders with more salt. Burger was solid. Fries again were super salty. Would not recommend this place except for a quick drink. read more

The J Parker - Rooftop view - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Although another rooftop bar in Chicago may claim to have Chicago's best view, I think I'm partial to the view at The J Parker. This is such a great spot to stop in for a drink and take in the spectacular views of the city, parks, and lake. We came here on a whim after a quick rooftop bar search and I'm so glad we found it! They have tables with servers, but we opted to order at the bar and sit at the couch in the corner which was open seating. We were here on a Friday afternoon and there were a few other groups in this area when we arrived, but after a while we had the whole couch section to ourselves. I ordered wine and my boyfriend cocktails. The drinks were a little inconsistent in pour size and taste depending on which bartender was taking your order, but we still enjoyed sipping while looking out at the wonderful view. read more

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J Parker left Abraham Lincoln's side & me wanting better sides, too. *Google "John Parker." The beer is not vast nor are there craft cocktails ... pretty much your typical Lincoln Park / Wrigleyville bar. But... it has great views. That cannot be denied! Great views of the lake, Lincoln Park, the City & up to our North. Good... see pics. Again, not deep but trying to be trendy. I will say, I've never had mussels over fries in a sherry cream sauce. I've got to go to the restroom now. It's decorated really nice for Christmas. It's a place that is really trying hard to be something. read more

My experience is from a Happy Hour in June 2024: I'm not sure where to begin. They have REALLY awesome views of Lake Michigan and great views of Lincoln Park. But their happy hour is severely lacking. They have a few drink specials, and a few food items on the HH menu, but they were totally out of food when we were there (30 minutes after Happy Hour started). They were not able to make most of the drinks on the HH menu because they were out of this and out of that. The beer list is severely lacking. They have nothing on draft, it's only cans and a very limited selection at that (they were even out of one of the big brands 30 minutes after happy hour started). The service was also very lacking - very slow and we were hardly checked on. Bottom line - go for the awesome views, but don't expect a decent selection of drinks or decent service (or food). read more

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Great views all around; service was solid, fun little place to get drinks. The apps were perfectly expected.

Mediocre at best, please take your money to another rooftop in Chicago and let me tell you why. First off, it is very nice up there but there is not even much of a skyline view of Chicago based on how the building is situated, but that is not a dealbreaker. However, what is a dealbreaker is the fact that we showed up during opening, and half of the menu isn't even available because it's not fully prepped yet. If you call yourself a fine establishment, shouldn't everything on your menu be prepped for opening time at 11am on a Saturday? Despicable. However, it gets worse... The service was subpar, it took a very long time for things to be ready which made us late for our afternoon baseball game, and the food was very average as well. Also, they overcharged us a salad which we explained to them and they kindly took away, but charged us for it on our tab! With how late we were for the game, I did not see it as worth it to use another 15min of our time to call them over and demand a refund. Please avoid this place, and take your business to a better rooftop. read more

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Three well-dressed, non-revealing women tried visiting this place after having a wonderful brunch at Americano (adjacent to the Lincoln hotel). I already had doubts, about two years ago I had a friend who was murdered here, but since I didn't realized where I was I hoped we'd be safe on a Sunday afternoon. However, to my surprise, we didn't received a welcomed greeting;, I get it was raining so uncovered tables shouldn't seat patrons, but there was open seating. We were told the place had no seating and that we could go stand at the bar after inquiring (staff also went to confirm). Upon approaching we were handed what they claim to be an outdated menu which said Sun-Thur was happy hour, when we mentioned it to staff his unprofessional reply was "you can order whatever you want, just not at that price" WTH I didn't create the menu. Bye Felicia we took our leave, I refuse to give you a dime. As most reviews say the drinks are overpriced and I didn't see anything so great about the views. In addition, it's obvious management could care less, as there is no reply to any of these reviews. I don't recommend going here. PS - beware of the janky elevator it quickly closed in my friend she could have gotten hurt. read more

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Great views from the rooftop. Service was a little slow. They need to rethink black metal furniture on the rooftop or add cushions - way too hot! read more

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Pretty views and tasty drinks but I didn't like how the water was served in plastic cups. If one is going for the elevated casual vibe, even with the servers dressed in black, glasses are a must. Other than that, the service was quick and welcoming. read more

The J Parker - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do not plan an event here. I was attempting to plan my bridal shower here, because my Fiance and I had our second date here. Veronica was so hard to get in touch with. After several emails, phone calls, etc. she just ghosted me. No reason why. All we had discussed was pricing and when we came to an agreement for a contract, I received nothing. She never called me back or anything. read more

I've lived in this city a long time- wow this is the worst brunch I have ever had in my entire life. I can't do juices due to allergies so I ordered a bottle of champagne because our server was too inattentive to ask a question about the bottomless. Good thing I did because the rest of the table hadn't received their second drink at the 90 minute mark for bottomless to end. Just one drink. Server made half hearted attempt to fill up their drinks up a couple more times as we sat at our table with no drinks and no water two hours after being sat. My food was ICE cold. Our server made eye contact with us constantly but never came to our table. It was not busy for the entire time we were there. At one point there was a long line of people waiting to be seated at 2pm. Tables empty. Just a really really sad excuse for service at the lowest level of expectation. The busser and food runner, Patrick, is the most attentive person they have on staff and was the highlight of our time there. He tried his hardest to make up for our servers complete dismissal of our table for multiple hours as we sat there staring at each other with nothing to drink, not even water. Unfortunately this was for my friends birthday. What a terribly sad experience. Never again. read more

While visiting Chicago, I easily made a reservation on OpenTable. Our party came a bit early and the team kindly accommodated us. We were seated at a high top table outside. My boyfriend and I got espresso martinis, which were a bit stronger than I anticipated but hollaaaaa. The cauliflower wings were crispy (wish they were spicier though) and the blue cheese dipping sauce paired well. We also split a Cesar salad, which was enough for two! read more

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The J Parker is a great spot to bring people from out of town, especially in the summer when you can walk outside to the patio! I love that you can see the lake and the zoo (zoo lights!). It's a great rooftop option if you don't want to go all the way downtown. But make sure to make a reservation because they can get busy! I've had drinks here before, but this was my first time trying dinner. The menu is pretty small but there were some veggie options. I ordered the goat cheese salad. I absolutely loved the goat cheese and candied pecan combo! Also, the salad was huge! My friend ordered the buffalo cauliflower, which was okay. The flavor was good but the tempura coating was thin and not crispy. They had a happy hour, which I would definitely come back for. I don't know if it's where we happened to be sitting but it was chilly at our table. I know it's a rooftop but it's enclosed! It shouldn't be that cold! read more

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The view was amazing I will say that, but everything else wasn't. Overpriced drinks that were poorly presented and lacked quality. Host wasn't very professional and welcoming. I'm interested to go elsewhere, because I just wasn't impressed. read more

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Wow! The location and the ambiance is amazing. The music was really good a tad bit too loud but good nonetheless. The service here isn't as good as thought it would be. The we're out of of lot of the food options which was not told to us by our waitress even after we inquired about it. The waitress was extremely rude. To start, our drinks tasted extremely watery; when asked if we could have time remade we were told no. Once our food finally came, it was made incorrectly. We asked for it to be corrected, removing various add ons i.e onions, tomatoes etc. we waited an additional 30 minutes before we decided we no longer wanted the food and just the check to pay for our drinks. The waitress finally dropped off the check but never took our card. We waited another 15 minutes and she never returned so we walked up to the host stand and we were accused of trying to dine and dash when we simply just wanted try expedite the process. I feel this entire experience was based on our race. read more

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Definitely come for the views! Such a great spot to see the downtown. I wouldn't go back for food though.

The J. Parker rooftop bar in Chicago's Lincoln Park borough has good cocktails, wide variety of liquors, nice service, and amazing views of the Chicago skyline. It was an unforgettable experience for me and my girlfriend. It was our first time going on a rooftop bar as Californians. Rooftop bars are rarer out west haha. Negatives I have to point out is that the patio areas did feel a little cramped. It's basically a one lane walkway so if someone gets up from their table, the exit is blocked. Just as a warning for the photographers out there, the window's reflections and the huge black bars holding up the windows ruin photos of the skyline and the beautiful Lincoln Park Zoo from one of the patio areas. The bigger outdoor patio didn't have outdoor heating so it was freezing cold. But the skyline view out doors on a Chicago hotel patio is to die for. It's a great place for a photo op. Overall 4.5/5 read more

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An amazing Chicago rooftop! I love that it is a speakeasy as it gives that exclusive vibe since it is above a hotel. It has such a gorgeous wide view of the lake. The food and cocktails were so good. They had a gluten free bun which was so nice for the burger! The service was friendly and quick. Highly recommend checking this out in the Lincoln Park area! read more

The J Parker - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Would give zero stars. We are staying at The Lincoln hotel and The J Parker is upstairs. We went on Sunday evening, 8pm. Tons of open tables and the hostess said they are all reserved and I asked if we could get a drink and stand to look at the view. She said no. What!?!? A bar and you can't order a drink? The views are pretty spectacular but why can't you order a drink!?! read more

Super cool view of Lake Michigan. Prices are a bit higher as you're paying for the location, but the food was good. Ordered the three course week day lunch special. read more

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We came here on Sweetest Day. Super charming place with awesome views of the city. We wanted the firepit seat, but it was already taken (there's only one, so it's hard to snag). They should add more! We just had drinks--a bourbon sour and an old-fashioned, both solid. We sat outside, and the heating lamps kept things cozy even though it was a chilly evening. Great service, but I was a little too tired to fully enjoy it. Definitely coming back, and next time, I'm going for that firepit seat! read more

Really enjoyed the texture of wine corks that surrounded the bathroom mirror. A little off putting was the graffiti scratched into the light fixtures but this is something I can get past. The large window in the second bathroom stall overlooking the zoo lights was a magnificent feature. I felt like the lights had loosened my spirits and bowels in an endearing way. The only thing that really put me off was the urinal made specifically for Andre the giant that strategically placed stranger pubes on the crotch of my jeans. I'm an average height man but this was not a urinal made for ants. Overall great bathroom experience. read more

The J Parker - Andre the giants urinal - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the Worst Rooftop Bar Experiences - Beware This place is nothing but a cheap rooftop bar with ridiculously overpriced, stale drinks. I went with my siblings and we ordered margaritas--each one came out to $55! When I confronted the staff, they casually claimed it was because the Patron tequila used was $45 per drink. That's absolutely insane. I'm outraged and honestly horrified that they think this is acceptable. There was no warning, no transparency--just a massive bill for subpar drinks in a mediocre setting. Total rip-off. Be warned before you waste your time and money here. read more

Service was so bad. Atmosphere was a beautiful rooftop overlooking Lake Michigan. Unfortunately you can't rely on the view to excise poor service. They clearly needed more help as they had o e waiter for the entire restaurant . We waited so long for our drinks and it was evident he didn't care. read more

Visited during lunch on a weekday to try their 3 course $30 prix fixe menu. We were promptly seated and our order was taken almost immediately , food was served shortly after and Our waitress was really nice but I read on other reviews that was not the experience for most . For appetizers we shared the burrata and hummus . We wanted to try the crudo ( which is menu upgrade for extra $) but they didn't have it that day . For the second course we ordered the burger and steak frites (also an upgrade ) . The burger was good but I regret ordering the steak , it was a little chewy and it had an odd taste , like the one meat gets when it's thawed in a rush , then it was covered in chimichurri , probably to try to make it taste better . Considering the crudo was not available I think that they probably were not ready to serve the steak that early either (it was 2 pm on a Thursday ). If I had to pay full price for this (which is one of the most expensive things in the menu ) I would have been upset , but considering this was only one of the 3 thing on the $30 deal I don't feel too bad about it . The appetizers , dessert and the burger were great . We also ordered an espresso martini which felt watered down but very strong at the same time ... odd . The wine my friend ordered that was supposed to be served chilled was room temp , kinda warm . Drinks are expensive here , they should be better . I see lots of people come here because of the view and then get disappointed because This is not a place where you can see the skyline , but you get a beautiful view of the lake and Lincoln park zoo . I love having a good meal at a beautiful place with good service and I think this place has it all . read more

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The entire roof is glass which would have been so pretty to see the city. It was raining when we arrived so most of the tables were wet and unusable. They have a great brunch menu, you will need to make a reservation ahead of time. Great atmosphere! read more

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we had the pleasure of being served by Shay & Patrick! both were kind, hospitable, and knowledgeable about the menu! truly cannot wait to return :) read more

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I tend to feel like rooftops are all about the view but the service and quality tends to be lacking. I came here over the summer which was nice in the evening on a pretty day, but I remember the servers seeming pretty bothered and not super helpful. I came back on a Thursday evening with a group and sat on the covered roof and had a very similar experience. The service was very spaced out and it took forever to get our drinks and food. When we were ready to go, we asked for separate checks and were told it would be too complicated. My friends said that some of the cocktails were good. The food was overpriced for what it was, and the wine was served in plastic cups? There was also a $50 service fee added to our check. Overall, I think it's worth going for the views and a drink when it's light out, but for a view and a good drink, I think there are better options. read more

To keep it short, and not so sweet, J Parker leaves a lot to be desired. While the views of Lincoln Park are amazing, the food and drink isn't so much. If you're look for a rooftop to enjoy on short notice without the ability to get a reservation, I think this is the place but just know that the food and drink will be lacking. But, it's all about the view right?! read more

The J Parker - Scorpio Rising - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The views are incredible! But the food is over priced for what you get and the service is very slow!! It would take them about 20-30 minutes to bring us drinks and we were not getting any fancy cocktails (mostly just beer and wine). The hamburger was very mediocre and I would not recommend. their wings were OK but again nothing special for how much money you're paying. Music was way too loud!! felt like I was at a club, which is not what I want at my restaurant. read more

I want to give this place a good review (look at my drink and this view!!!) but I cannot. Our party of 5 sits down at 7:15 and orders drinks relatively quickly. Server comes back to take our orders but we aren't ready. She doesn't come back until 8:15 pm when we order. By 8:50 our food isn't out yet and we ask the manager. He goes to check. Server comes back at 9 and says it'll just be a few minutes and apologizes. Manager comes over a few minutes later and apologizes and says they'll definitely comp some of our meal. Food comes out at 9:25 pm (And they forgot an item, but that's literally the least of our worries). Couldn't even see what we were eating it was so dark out at this point. When we get the check, they only comped 15% of the meal and already added a 20% tip because we were a large group. Check took awhile too and we weren't able to leave until 10 pm. Food was average. Drinks were too expensive. Dress is casual. read more

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