Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Near North

The cocktails here are some of the best in Chicago. They are made with attention and detail, and are beautifully balanced and delicious. The Mahi tacos were delicious, and the sweet potato fries were better than I’ve ever had. My partner and I were wonderfully taken care of by our server and the hosts up front. We love it here, and return whenever we can!

Great food with interesting flavors. A great date night spot!

We weren’t hungry enough to eat a big meal but still received the same impeccable service. We had AMAZING oysters to start, gumbo and bisque that sang and lovely salads. Their signature raspberry pie for dessert was a winner. Delightful experience.

Having experienced High Tea at different locations, including overseas, I had expected an elevated experience for the price. The ambience was a lot more casual than I expected. The modern music was loud and our seating was in a heavy foot traffic area and directly sandwiched between the hotel bar and the window. The curtains next to us were dirty with food and grease stains. The menu for High Tea was on the same page with their standard bar menu with daily specials, not a separate menu. The tea selection was limited to standard teas, and were allowed only one serving. Since we weren’t shown a sampling of the teas, it could be assumed that the teas were from commercial brands, not higher end. When the food tray was brought to our table, it was dropped off with no explanation of what was served.

Took my family here before the drone light show. We showed up and felt way underdressed but service was great and the food was even better. No complaints at all. I would definitely come here again.