| ambiance |
89.61999893188477% positive |
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Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back. ”
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would DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant to anyone: business, fun, romance, whatever! ”
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In fact I usually just go up to the lounge where it's very dark and romantic, pretty chandeleirs and a great view. ”
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Great ambiance- great views. ”
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soft light excellent wine ,and the view breathtaking. ”
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As far as a romantic restaurant, this place is the tops! ”
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The view of the city is the best I've ever seen. ”
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The view is awesome and the ambience is great. ”
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You get great food and a one of a kind view at the same time. ”
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Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view. ”
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As good as the view at the Observatory, without the wait and a nice meal to boot. ”
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The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable. ”
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The view is amazing. ”
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We were seated right next to the window with a magnificent view of Lake Michigan as well as the city. ”
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The restaurant has amazing views of the city and I strongly suggest you do whatever you need to do to get a window table. ”
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The ambiance was amazing and the service was very good. ”
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Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular. ”
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You can't beat the incredible view, the food was well presented. ”
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We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill. ”
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And while it's not as romantic during the daytime as it is at night, the view is just as impressive, if not more so. ”
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The view is still stunning and its a great place to go. ”
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The view was magnificent, but hardly worth it. ”
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have been here for work and visitors who wanted a view but I can honestly say that compared to the large number of excellent restaurants in Chicago, the individual entrees are not impressive and sometimes it is hard to get the waitstaff's attention. ”
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Small but good lunch buffet with a fantastic view over Chicago. ”
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Food and view were both very good. ”
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This is one of the best views in Chicago -- of course. ”
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Do not go when the forecast is bad, otherwise, the view is the best I've seen since the World Trade Center when it was still standing (and I've been to many tall buildings). ”
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If you are in Chicago and want a fantastic view of the city without having to wait in the long lines at the Sears Tower Observatory and want a good meal, head here. ”
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The first comment is--definitely a nice atmosphere and you can't beat the view. ”
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This unique place is underwhelming at every turn except the view. ”
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Great Service and perfect view ”
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Great views and pretty good food ”
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Yes the view is very nice, (more on that in a sec) and the food isn't bad. ”
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view that is undeniable, food is just good, not excellent. ”
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Who needs great food with that view? ”
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Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city! ”
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go for the great view. ”
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Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment. ”
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And ladies, be sure to go to the ladies room on the 96th floor- it's touted the best view in the city from there! ”
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great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food. ”
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The views are amazing as you walk out of the elevator. ”
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The Signature Room has the most pleasant view. ”
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The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food ”
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great place to bring out of town guests for a cocktail, but an awesome place to have a romantic, dressed-up, elegant date. ”
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think it is a much better view than the Sears Tower and the Sunday brunch is decent enough if you go hungry so you can eat enough. ”
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The view is as great as you would expect. ”
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have also heard that the Signature Lounge (96th floor) offers as good a view as the restaurant and the 94th floor observatory. ”
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Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it. ”
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Amazing Food, Terrific view. ”
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amazing view ”
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The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed and also very romantic. ”
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Otherwise, the view is wonderful, especially if you can catch the fireworks at Navy Pier. ”
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The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. ”
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| dessert |
87.5% positive |
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told them that I would order many desserts to make it up. ”
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Then the cheef sent my wife a fruit cocktail with a chocolate writing that read "Happy Anniversary" at no charge. ”
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enjoyed an exquisite pasta and shrimp dish, lobster bisque, and creme brulee for dessert. ”
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We ordered almost all of the vegetarian selections on the menu, the appetizer was a mushroom strudel with goat cheese and truffle which was delicious, even though I don't like mushrooms! ”
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| drinks |
71.4300012588501% positive |
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pricey drinks but worth it ”
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thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent. ”
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Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment. ”
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The wine list was stacked with big names in California Cabs and French Bordeaux, but was lacking in other options such as Chile, which tend to be a better value. ”
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Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced. ”
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The lounge one floor up is more pricey, with $7.50 bottled beers it can turn into an expensive lounge experience. ”
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soft light excellent wine ,and the view breathtaking. ”
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| food quality |
77.77999877929688% positive |
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My girlfriend got pasta primavera which was delicious, but it didn't seem to be anything you couldn't find elsewhere. ”
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The meal was good and the server was very friendly and even took pictures of us at the table. ”
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It was on a saturday night, we got there about 30 min late and as soon as we got there we got seated no waiting (and it was sweeties day) They gave us a window seat towards navy pier, so at 9:00 pm we got to see the fireworks, The service was perfect and ”
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The food was also fabulous! ”
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Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it. ”
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The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable. ”
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view that is undeniable, food is just good, not excellent. ”
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We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill. ”
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You get great food and a one of a kind view at the same time. ”
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We ordered almost all of the vegetarian selections on the menu, the appetizer was a mushroom strudel with goat cheese and truffle which was delicious, even though I don't like mushrooms! ”
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The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food ”
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had the pork tenderloin, which was very very good. ”
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The food was mediocre, and the service was just what you'd expect at a neighborhood ”
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Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back. ”
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Very generous with a mound of warm fries. ”
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But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night. ”
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They almost always overbook it and the tables are absolutely mashed together but besides this, the food is pretty awesome. ”
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Yes the view is very nice, (more on that in a sec) and the food isn't bad. ”
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If you are in Chicago and want a fantastic view of the city without having to wait in the long lines at the Sears Tower Observatory and want a good meal, head here. ”
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When the meal arrived, my meat was still cold and red in the middle and my potatoes were cold. ”
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Great views and pretty good food ”
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Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment. ”
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Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view. ”
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great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food. ”
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We had warm bread with an array of infused butters. ”
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....its 10s across the board for this place ,service and food was fantastic. ”
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The food on the other hand is awful. ”
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Who needs great food with that view? ”
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The waiter was nasty and the food was cold. ”
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The food was surprisingly good too. ”
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The food was great, the live jazz was out of this world, and the service was impecable. ”
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The food was no more pricey than any other place downtown. ”
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The food is not anything great even for the buffet price, but it wasn't terrible. ”
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Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city! ”
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thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent. ”
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enjoyed an exquisite pasta and shrimp dish, lobster bisque, and creme brulee for dessert. ”
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Delicious food and warm service. ”
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As good as the view at the Observatory, without the wait and a nice meal to boot. ”
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Our entrees of pork tenderloin($30) and filet of steak($40) were excellent. ”
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Well, the bread and water were great, but hardly worth the $40 dollars the rest of my meal cost. ”
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You can't beat the incredible view, the food was well presented. ”
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The staff was very attentive and food was above average. ”
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But I've heard that other dishes are not so good. ”
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If you're going for decent food that's not expensive, go there for lunch. ”
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The food was INCREDIBLE! ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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The wine list was stacked with big names in California Cabs and French Bordeaux, but was lacking in other options such as Chile, which tend to be a better value. ”
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went for lunch which is reasonably priced and a good menu was offered. ”
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thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent. ”
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We ordered almost all of the vegetarian selections on the menu, the appetizer was a mushroom strudel with goat cheese and truffle which was delicious, even though I don't like mushrooms! ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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The view is still stunning and its a great place to go. ”
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Can't wait to go back to Chicago and my new favorite restaurant! ”
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great place to bring out of town guests for a cocktail, but an awesome place to have a romantic, dressed-up, elegant date. ”
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But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night. ”
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We were also a little disappointed that after spending that much money we thought we would be able to get in at the lounge, but the person running the line to get into the 96th floor lounge was very rude and acted more like a bounce of a night club rather ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Can't wait to go back to Chicago and my new favorite restaurant! ”
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Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back. ”
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| service |
81.25% positive |
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The service was abysmal and rude. ”
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It was on a saturday night, we got there about 30 min late and as soon as we got there we got seated no waiting (and it was sweeties day) They gave us a window seat towards navy pier, so at 9:00 pm we got to see the fireworks, The service was perfect and ”
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We were also a little disappointed that after spending that much money we thought we would be able to get in at the lounge, but the person running the line to get into the 96th floor lounge was very rude and acted more like a bounce of a night club rather ”
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one of the best i have seen, friendly and prompt service. ”
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Initial service was very slow. ”
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Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular. ”
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The meal was good and the server was very friendly and even took pictures of us at the table. ”
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The service was pretty good too. ”
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The buffet was good, though the minimal service we required was kind of lacking. ”
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The staff was very friendly and we were seated promptly. ”
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Delicious food and warm service. ”
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....its 10s across the board for this place ,service and food was fantastic. ”
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great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food. ”
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The staff seems careless about business, and it is even worse when trying to send big parties to them. ”
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The food was mediocre, and the service was just what you'd expect at a neighborhood ”
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Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city! ”
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The staff was very attentive and food was above average. ”
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The staff is friendly and very nice. ”
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My biggest problem is that my glass went dry twice for 10-15 mintues, which is indicative of the lack of attention and service our table was receiving. ”
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The ambiance was amazing and the service was very good. ”
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The waiter was nasty and the food was cold. ”
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We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill. ”
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thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent. ”
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The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable. ”
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If not for a very polite and professional manager, the ratings would have all been around 1. ”
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The service here was impeccable, the only issue is that the servers did not seem very personal at all. ”
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Staff were very pleasant and attentive. ”
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The service was great. ”
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The food was great, the live jazz was out of this world, and the service was impecable. ”
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The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed and also very romantic. ”
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Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view. ”
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The View is beatifull and the service is great. ”
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| value |
55.56000232696533% positive |
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The wine list was stacked with big names in California Cabs and French Bordeaux, but was lacking in other options such as Chile, which tend to be a better value. ”
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It was on a saturday night, we got there about 30 min late and as soon as we got there we got seated no waiting (and it was sweeties day) They gave us a window seat towards navy pier, so at 9:00 pm we got to see the fireworks, The service was perfect and ”
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We were also a little disappointed that after spending that much money we thought we would be able to get in at the lounge, but the person running the line to get into the 96th floor lounge was very rude and acted more like a bounce of a night club rather ”
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However, this was well worth it for a special two hour celebration, seated by the window, overlooking our beautiful City of Chicago. ”
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The lounge one floor up is more pricey, with $7.50 bottled beers it can turn into an expensive lounge experience. ”
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Lunch and dinner otherwise is very expensive and each item is pricey for what it is. ”
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Well, the bread and water were great, but hardly worth the $40 dollars the rest of my meal cost. ”
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Yes, we left with a pricey bill of $120. ”
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The food is not anything great even for the buffet price, but it wasn't terrible. ”
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The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food ”
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pricey drinks but worth it ”
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We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill. ”
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Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced. ”
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Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it. ”
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Very generous with a mound of warm fries. ”
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The food was no more pricey than any other place downtown. ”
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The view was magnificent, but hardly worth it. ”
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If you're going for decent food that's not expensive, go there for lunch. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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If you are in Chicago and want a fantastic view of the city without having to wait in the long lines at the Sears Tower Observatory and want a good meal, head here. ”
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Initial service was very slow. ”
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