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    3.6 (211 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    French Martini
    Joneice B.

    Came to this establishment on a Friday evening we had a 7 PM reservation to dine in the Craftsman room. Unfortunately we were running a little late, I was happy that the hostess was able to accommodate us being 10 minutes late after a quick phone call. This beautiful restaurant is located inside of the Willis tower on the 66th and 67th floor. Getting to the 67th floor does take some effort as you have to take the elevator all the way to the 66th floor and then get off and either take the stairs or another elevator one flight up. Totally worth the effort to make it up to this Elevated dining experience. The views are insane. You can see in all directions from the restaurant. We were lucky that we went on a evening where there were no clouds and we could clearly see all the way to the United center and other architectural structures. I even peeped some buildings that I had never really noticed before but had amazing lighting and so definitely drew my attention. Onto the dining experience, we attended during restaurant week. The menu was pre-fix. We choose the $42 dining menu as we didn't like the entree selection for $59. For food we got the lobster bisque, steaks & frittes, and brownie (more like banana shake) sundae. Quality of food was good. However quantity was small. I did leave slightly hungry. I enjoyed the lobster bisque but it came out slightly cooled and never really got to the temperature that I needed in a soup on a cold evening. The steak was good but portion was very small. I found the horseradish sauce on top of the steak to be overwhelming. The bread service is an additional charge however it didn't really hit the spot. If you pay for bread service you really do expect to have something a little bit more than just the ordinary french baguette sliced horizontally. In addition to our meal we did get several cocktails at this essablishment. My husband tried both the Old-fashioned and the Scotch Sour. Old-fashioned was a better choice and offered a very smokey presentation. I ordered a French Martini and it was not very cold. I had to dilute my French Martini with 2 ice cubes to get up to the preferred chill temperature. For my second drink I got a Pear 75, which is a playoff of a French 75 but made with pear gin. Overall I was pleased with my cocktail experience and would definitely ordered that Pear 75 again. For dessert our option was brownie sundae. Taste was good on the dessert but very heavy on banana. Also it was more of a milkshake than an actual sundae. Service here was actually really good. We enjoyed the experience that Ramon provided. All in all I would come back for a special occasion and try other items. I bet it would be a great place to have a couple of cocktails before a show downtown. Service was 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food was 4 stars. Overall venue and ambience of 4.5 stars. Tip: make sure you arrive earlier as you have to jump through several hoops for security purposes to get up to this restaurant. Including a metal detector.

    Raining south view. From Willis tower.
    Joy W.

    Arrived. Placed drink order. It's been 15 minutes. Only one server for whole lounge area. Great view. Meh. So so. . Nice staff. Slow service. Great views. Food meh. Ok overall.

    Golf virtual games
    Kimmie R.

    The Metropolitan is a pretty cool club if you are into invited country club type of memberships. Here's what's good: - Most of the food is great. Some of the dishes have a bit too much sodium, but it varies and isn't too severe. - The decor is modern and clean, my favorite style! - 99% of their staff is significantly better than what you'd get from a luxury vacation. I don't know where they find these people but they did well in hiring. - They aren't alcohol pushers so if you are dining and are on your first drink or don't drink they don't force it. - The bartenders are great at making all sorts of of drinks. If you don't see your drink on the menu ask for it, I am sure they will get you whatever you want. - Free Full Sized Massage chair - Excellent views - Discount on nearby parking -50% food Cons - Service fee placed on all bills isn't a tip. Please keep that in mind when tipping. Your guest is full price if you are a member so please know the rules. Happy hour ends a bit too early. Only one golf simulator game, no other games. It would've been nice to have an old fashioned arcade game in the cafe or something.

    Tiramisu
    Sohaib Q.

    Great service, wonderful food and amazing view (when it wasn't cloudy). Will come back during the day to see even more! The staff was really helpful and accommodating, which made the experience even better.

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    Sue L.

    Located off the orange, brown and pink cta train Quincy stop, the tall building is a few blocks away. After checking in with photo ID and metal detector, I was directed to 66th floor and then you take another elevator to the 67th floor. The restaurant with reservations was on this floor. The Metropolitan Club is a business and social club. One of the membership levels is $500 registration fee and then $150 per month and annual contract. The Mid America Club has lost its lease recently and so it's members has recently transferred to the Metropolitan Club. There's a special $100 registration fee and $100 per month for July. Thereafter it's $150 per month with annual contract.

    Donna F.

    It's a real treat to be in this place, especially catching the autumn sunset! Amazing panoramic views, attentive servers, flavorful food! One of the best experiences in Chicago!

    The View from up here
    Charmaine D.

    Our Assistant Principal picked the Metropolitan; Oak Room as the venue for our prom. It was a lot smaller than I imagined. On the website the space states it can accommodate up to 400 guests for receptions or 250 for rounds. That is true if you don't mind having 12 seats per table, no dance floor, and if you choose buffet; you'll have to go down the hall to get your food. We had about 220 students and 20 chaperones. We wanted a dance floor so we had to set up high boys in the entrance hallway for the chaperones to eat but there weren't enough high chairs. The prom was at 7pm and I arrived at 510pm to set up. I was surprised noone was there to greet us and the only thing on the tables was a tablecloth. The chairs were not the ones our AP had selected but were told it was too late to change them. Luckily we brought our own centerpieces or else the place would have looked barren. They at least brought 2 votive candles for each table. When the food was ready the students had to line up in the hallway so that one side moves in and the other goes out. After waiting about an hour for the line to die down I went to get my meal only to find everything empty. For the amount of money we paid for the place we would think they would keep the trays full! We were told the food was being cooked and after about an hour more food came out. It wasn't even that good so I was disappointed for having waited that long. Another long wait was entering the building. There was a wedding happening the same night so I heard the wait at security was super long. They understandably had to scan everyone's ID and check bags. The only great thing about this place is the view. It was definitely breathtaking. But with all the metal, phone reception is limited away from the windows. I would NOT pick this place again for a party.

    Downtown nighttime view
    Melissa C.

    It was ok. First of all I bought a gift certificate off travel zoo for $99 and that covered appetizer, entree and dessert. We were expecting to pay a lot for drinks and we did! There was a $40 service charge and we assume this was for the tip. We did get one extra side of Brussels which were excellent. The shrimp appetizer was not that good. The ladies filet for the dinner was covered in a brown gravy which I didn't really like but was cooked as I asked Medium Rare. The dessert was the best part! Dessert was a chocolate piece of brownie cake topped in caramel with gelato- it was to die for. Parking was another issue and we should have used spot hero and didn't so we got suckered for parking at $55. All and all it was a nice place with pretty views but probably will not go back.

    Club Gelato...very good!
    Andre W.

    Thanks to travelzoo.com, I have had the opportunity to have dinner in the Tower on a couple of occasions. Normally you have to be a member to dine here according to the staff. Of course, once you're seated in the dining room you get to see the awesome views of the city from the 67th floor...simply amazing! Elegant dining space so you have to come dressed up...no jeans for men or women so pull out your slacks and dresses ladies and gentlemen. The menu is full of awesome dishes so both times here was a hard choice. My deal allowed for me to get an appetizer, entree with a side and dessert. There is a discount if you buy a bottle of wine. The first time here I got the Maple Kale Salad (very good), Lamb Rack (amazing) and the Creme Brûlée (pretty good). My gf @ the time got the NY strip steak and it tasted pretty good and she also got the lava cake for dessert which was pretty phenomenal. We shared the pan seared foie gras which was amazing as well. Our server on that day was a guy named Deon that was awesome and genuinely a good and funny guy...he took good care of us. The 2nd time I came, me and one of my best friends came and again the view was amazing and dining room was on point. We had Sara as our server and while she wasn't as awesome as Deon was, she was pretty nice. We ordered a bottle of Cab Sauv to get dinner started. I got the moscato salad and it was pretty good to start out with. The Whiskey Peppercorn Ribeye was calling my name so I answered the call and went with it. Very good with a bit of a zip to it. For dessert I got the Club Gelato which was the star of the show that day...very good! If you have not dined here, this place is a must. Better views than the Signature Room @ the Hancock (still awesome though) so come and check this place out.

    Marq C.

    4 stars for great quality food, fast and friendly service and staff, and the view! Well put on your fancy pants and enjoy their decadent apps, dishes and desserts. Apps: I had their scallops for appetizer and man, it was like eating a piece of heaven. It's was soft and spongy, lots of flavor and perfectly cooked. I tried the beef carpaccio and that was super delish and perfectly prepped meat. Skip the oysters app, not crazy about the spinach topping Entree: I had the filet mignon and although I appreciate the quality, I thought the taste was pretty average. My sister had the tuna and that was to die for! Desserts: I had the lava cake, banana bread pudding and crime brûlée. Wow!!!! Get them all!!! The view was absolutely phenomenal as Chicago is just stunning. We watched the sunset from our table and that experience alone made this $$$ dinner worth it. TIP: when making your reservation, ask for a window seat. And don't forget to press your pants, hair, and your atm. Jussayin.

    Salad
    Kevin P.

    Came here for a wedding. Place is nice... Very nice views of the city. Food was very fancy and tasty. Staff seemed nice and friendly but sometimes not the most attentive. Overall though it was a great time!

    The spectacular view from our table!
    Dennis R.

    Our entire experience was awesome! Everything was perfect traveling from the first floor to the 67th. The view is unique and memorable forever. The Metropolitan is a fancy place, so expect to see fancy people around. We were there on a Friday night and, for our surprise, it was not crowded. Prices will vary from affordable to expensive, and some entrée portions are big. We will be back, for sure!

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