Lovely location and decor, we found the staff attentive and helpful. Probably the best meal we had during our three day stay in Chicago. Wine list was good: I would have liked to return to it for another meal, but we ran out of time. more

With not a lot open on Christmas day my husband and I found The Grill in the Alley was open and serving breakfast. I ordered a bagel, cream cheese and lox and my husband ordered the Eggs Benedict. While nothing super special food wise my husband was thrilled that the Eggs Benedict were just that, no bacon instead of Canadian... more

You'd expect a fine dining restaurant to strive to be excellent in every aspect. However, Mario, our waiter, was impatient when two of our group of five ordered alcoholic drinks. I asked Mario to give us a few minutes to decide what we wanted to order, and he replied in an abrasive tone, "Well, I'm sorry, I was just coming... more

It never happen to me to wait seated at a table for 45 minutes for a steak, I asked for a rare and I got a well done, and what it is even worse that when I complain to the "maitre" the answer was that the restaurant was full. They are not able to manage a restaurant when it is... more

While staying at the Westin late Fall of 2005, we had numerous occassions to sit at the bar for a pre-dinner or late night drink and/or appetizer. (We also ate breakfast in the restaurant, but it is nothing to write home about - just average). The waitstaff was very pleasant, and service was quick. Wine selection was adequate, and cocktails... more