Signature Room At The 95th

(312) 787-9596

875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 41.8988 -87.624

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

SIGNATUREROOM.COM

Years in business

Established in 1993

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 7.26.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Waterfront Dining, Private Rooms, View Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, Romantic Nightlife, After Work

What People Are Saying About Signature Room At The 95th

Featured Review

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In Short – No wonder this place is packed--95 floors up, the view of the cityscape is amazing. The interior is elegant with patterned carpet and an art-deco mural. Service is friendly and efficient. The upscale American menu includes dishes like shrimp cake in spicy lobster broth, rack of lamb, and seared ahi tuna with wasabi aioli and crunchy shredded daikon.

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Head to the Signature Lounge for a drink instead--the view is just as good.
When to Go:
The $18 lunch buffet includes greens, pasta salads, two soups, simple sides, basic fish and chicken dishes, and two carving stations.
The Extras:
Order one of the monthly Signature Specials (on the last page of the menu), and management will donate 10 percent of its price to charity.
ambiance
89.61999893188477% positive
  1. 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).
  2. Who needs great food with that view?
  3. As good as the view at the Observatory, without the wait and a nice meal to boot.
  4. Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular.
  5. 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!
  6. Amazing Food, Terrific view.
  7. We were seated right next to the window with a magnificent view of Lake Michigan as well as the city.
  8. go for the great view.
  9. Otherwise, the view is wonderful, especially if you can catch the fireworks at Navy Pier.
  10. 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.
  11. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy.
  12. Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city!
  13. The view of the city is the best I've ever seen.
  14. The views are amazing as you walk out of the elevator.
  15. The view is still stunning and its a great place to go.
  16. As far as a romantic restaurant, this place is the tops!
  17. The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food
  18. Yes the view is very nice, (more on that in a sec) and the food isn't bad.
  19. The view is as great as you would expect.
  20. The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable.
  21. Great views and pretty good food
  22. Great ambiance- great views.
  23. great place to bring out of town guests for a cocktail, but an awesome place to have a romantic, dressed-up, elegant date.
  24. This unique place is underwhelming at every turn except the view.
  25. This is one of the best views in Chicago -- of course.
  26. The view is awesome and the ambience is great.
  27. The restaurant has amazing views of the city and I strongly suggest you do whatever you need to do to get a window table.
  28. Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back.
  29. view that is undeniable, food is just good, not excellent.
  30. 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.
  31. The first comment is--definitely a nice atmosphere and you can't beat the view.
  32. You get great food and a one of a kind view at the same time.
  33. In fact I usually just go up to the lounge where it's very dark and romantic, pretty chandeleirs and a great view.
  34. Great Service and perfect view
  35. Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment.
  36. amazing view
  37. have also heard that the Signature Lounge (96th floor) offers as good a view as the restaurant and the 94th floor observatory.
  38. Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view.
  39. Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it.
  40. You can't beat the incredible view, the food was well presented.
  41. The ambiance was amazing and the service was very good.
  42. The view was magnificent, but hardly worth it.
  43. We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill.
  44. The Signature Room has the most pleasant view.
  45. Small but good lunch buffet with a fantastic view over Chicago.
  46. soft light excellent wine ,and the view breathtaking.
  47. Food and view were both very good.
  48. great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food.
  49. 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.
  50. would DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant to anyone: business, fun, romance, whatever!
  51. 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.
  52. The view is amazing.
  53. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed and also very romantic.
dessert
87.5% positive
  1. Then the cheef sent my wife a fruit cocktail with a chocolate writing that read "Happy Anniversary" at no charge.
  2. 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!
  3. enjoyed an exquisite pasta and shrimp dish, lobster bisque, and creme brulee for dessert.
  4. told them that I would order many desserts to make it up.
drinks
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. 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.
  2. Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced.
  3. soft light excellent wine ,and the view breathtaking.
  4. pricey drinks but worth it
  5. The lounge one floor up is more pricey, with $7.50 bottled beers it can turn into an expensive lounge experience.
  6. thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent.
  7. Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment.
food quality
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. The food was great, the live jazz was out of this world, and the service was impecable.
  2. But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night.
  3. enjoyed an exquisite pasta and shrimp dish, lobster bisque, and creme brulee for dessert.
  4. The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable.
  5. view that is undeniable, food is just good, not excellent.
  6. We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill.
  7. The food was mediocre, and the service was just what you'd expect at a neighborhood
  8. 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!
  9. The meal was good and the server was very friendly and even took pictures of us at the table.
  10. Our entrees of pork tenderloin($30) and filet of steak($40) were excellent.
  11. Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it.
  12. Well, the bread and water were great, but hardly worth the $40 dollars the rest of my meal cost.
  13. Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city!
  14. The food was no more pricey than any other place downtown.
  15. Delicious food and warm service.
  16. 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
  17. Great views and pretty good food
  18. Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view.
  19. The food was INCREDIBLE!
  20. ....its 10s across the board for this place ,service and food was fantastic.
  21. But I've heard that other dishes are not so good.
  22. The food is not anything great even for the buffet price, but it wasn't terrible.
  23. The food was surprisingly good too.
  24. When the meal arrived, my meat was still cold and red in the middle and my potatoes were cold.
  25. You get great food and a one of a kind view at the same time.
  26. If you're going for decent food that's not expensive, go there for lunch.
  27. The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food
  28. Great view, great food, drinks, music, environment.
  29. Yes the view is very nice, (more on that in a sec) and the food isn't bad.
  30. Very generous with a mound of warm fries.
  31. My girlfriend got pasta primavera which was delicious, but it didn't seem to be anything you couldn't find elsewhere.
  32. The staff was very attentive and food was above average.
  33. thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent.
  34. They almost always overbook it and the tables are absolutely mashed together but besides this, the food is pretty awesome.
  35. The food on the other hand is awful.
  36. We had warm bread with an array of infused butters.
  37. 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.
  38. The food was also fabulous!
  39. The waiter was nasty and the food was cold.
  40. Who needs great food with that view?
  41. Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back.
  42. had the pork tenderloin, which was very very good.
  43. great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food.
  44. As good as the view at the Observatory, without the wait and a nice meal to boot.
  45. You can't beat the incredible view, the food was well presented.
menu variety
87.5% positive
  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent.
  4. went for lunch which is reasonably priced and a good menu was offered.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night.
  2. Can't wait to go back to Chicago and my new favorite restaurant!
  3. 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
  4. The view is still stunning and its a great place to go.
  5. great place to bring out of town guests for a cocktail, but an awesome place to have a romantic, dressed-up, elegant date.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Because of the amazing view and pretty good food we would go back.
  2. Can't wait to go back to Chicago and my new favorite restaurant!
service
81.25% positive
  1. The meal was good and the server was very friendly and even took pictures of us at the table.
  2. The staff seems careless about business, and it is even worse when trying to send big parties to them.
  3. The View is beatifull and the service is great.
  4. ....its 10s across the board for this place ,service and food was fantastic.
  5. Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular.
  6. The service was pretty good too.
  7. The waiter was nasty and the food was cold.
  8. one of the best i have seen, friendly and prompt service.
  9. The service was abysmal and rude.
  10. The service was great.
  11. thought the service was wonderful, wine selection delightful and the food was excellent.
  12. The food was great, the live jazz was out of this world, and the service was impecable.
  13. The staff is friendly and very nice.
  14. If not for a very polite and professional manager, the ratings would have all been around 1.
  15. We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill.
  16. great atmosphere, great view,great service,wonderful food.
  17. 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.
  18. Signature room at the 95th had the absolute best food, best service and best view.
  19. The buffet was good, though the minimal service we required was kind of lacking.
  20. Excellent food, great staff, and best views of the city!
  21. 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
  22. The service here was impeccable, the only issue is that the servers did not seem very personal at all.
  23. Delicious food and warm service.
  24. The ambiance was amazing and the service was very good.
  25. Initial service was very slow.
  26. The food is good, the service is great and as I said the view is unbeatable.
  27. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed and also very romantic.
  28. The staff was very attentive and food was above average.
  29. 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
  30. The staff was very friendly and we were seated promptly.
  31. The food was mediocre, and the service was just what you'd expect at a neighborhood
  32. Staff were very pleasant and attentive.
value
55.56000232696533% positive
  1. Lunch and dinner otherwise is very expensive and each item is pricey for what it is.
  2. However, this was well worth it for a special two hour celebration, seated by the window, overlooking our beautiful City of Chicago.
  3. The food is not anything great even for the buffet price, but it wasn't terrible.
  4. pricey drinks but worth it
  5. Pricey, very pricey, but the food, the ambience, the intimate setting, the convenience presented to the patrons, is all worth it.
  6. Very generous with a mound of warm fries.
  7. Well, the bread and water were great, but hardly worth the $40 dollars the rest of my meal cost.
  8. 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
  9. The view is amazing, but not worth the price of the food
  10. If you're going for decent food that's not expensive, go there for lunch.
  11. The food was no more pricey than any other place downtown.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. The lounge one floor up is more pricey, with $7.50 bottled beers it can turn into an expensive lounge experience.
  15. We left feeling that the food, service and view were worth the pricey bill.
  16. Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced.
  17. The view was magnificent, but hardly worth it.
  18. Yes, we left with a pricey bill of $120.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. Initial service was very slow.
  2. 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.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/06/11

Good food, high prices, GREAT View of Chicago

by gregg407 at Citysearch

The headline really says it all. I was there this past Saturday for the buffet. With one drink, one dessert, tax and tip it came to $54. Kind of pricey for lunch.

The food though was very good. Just one entree, a couple of vegetable dishes, and some salads. And fresh hot bread. With butter.

Had a Long Island Iced Tea for $15 which was not strong enough for my taste, but still good.

My waiter, Brent, was a fine waiter. Helpful and polite/respectful.

Of course, like many others have mentioned, it is really the view that is the main attraction. Luckily for me it was a bright, sunny day and I could see most of the city and the lake.

I left this place with a lighter wallet but nonetheless quite satisfied with the experience.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/11/10

Great view, Great food, HORRIBLE service

by Jea at Citysearch

Great night view, great waiter, and great food.

However, we had a HORRIBLE service from the woman who was in charge of reservations.

We actually complained about the incident to the manager, and we were able to talk to that woman. However, we were shocked at her stubborn and rude manner. She said she’s sorry, but also included that she’d done nothing wrong. One of my friends was so angry about her attitude, we had to take him out and wrap up our conversation.

She actually discriminated us from riding the elevator. She did not believe that we had a reservation so we had to give our first and last name while the other customers said "we have a reservation" and was able to ride the elevator!

We were properly dressed, but were dishonored by that lady. It ruined our dinner!!!!

I cannot believe that the fancy and high level restaurant such as Signature Room had actually hired the person with disrespect for the customers! I never felt so mortified in the restaurant, especially in this kind of place.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/03/10

Awesome Experience

by char10 at Citysearch

The signature room @ the 95th was an awesome experience. Upon our arrival to Chicago we made reservations with some skepticism. In which we were blown away with the friendly customer service, and the food was worth every cent, the view was an incentitve to the overall experience. I would definetly go back and would recommend the signature room, for anyone who is looking to WOW a date, rekindle their love or who is just wanting to be on top (literally). This is the place to go.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/27/10

Great View! Splurge on a Drink Pass on Buffet!

by jrcash2 at Citysearch

You won't find a neat place to visit in chicago. We didnt go to sears tower (willis tower) because of the reccomendations to go the signature lounge. We went to the resturant on the 95th floor and had the buffet, which was pathetic. The qauntity was huge, the food and taste was not so good. I only wanted to brush my teeth afterwards. It wasnt good. I would have gladly spent $$ on a drink to enjoy the view. Id say go and eat off the menu

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/10/10

Wonderful Dining Experience

by pand72 at Citysearch

It had been 10 years since my last visit here, and didn’t know if they would still match my expectations. I’m happy to share that this place is still one of the best spots in Chicago for dinner. You can get better food at lots of great Chicago restaurants, but the combo of the view (at night) and a great staff make it hard to beat. Keep it simple, go with the Surf and Turf and you'll be a happy camper!

  • Pros: Good food, great view, excellent staff
  • Cons: Cant reserve a window table

The Details on Signature Room At The 95th

Place Categories:

  • amazing view
  • great decent food
  • great service
  • great place
  • nice restaurant
  • very nice staff
  • nice atmosphere
  • mediocre food
  • bad experience
  • rude initial service
  • good meal
  • good window seat
  • pricey bill
  • enjoyed lobster bisque
  • pricey drinks
  • delightful server
  • good lunch buffet
  • enjoyed exquisite pasta
  • great ambiance
  • red meat
  • not overpriced wine
  • enjoyed shrimp dish
  • enjoyed creme brulee
  • really enjoy signature room
  • good lunch

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