The Signature Room at the 95th

I felt very much like a tourist, but what a VIEW! An unspectacular wine list, but plenty of exotic mixed drinks. Keep an eye out a nab a table by window. Wasn't very busy, but service was still quite slow. Miniature glasses of wine. Pros: View more

Amazing Food, Terrific view...one problem. I am unfortunately a wee bit hard of hearing and the acustics in this restaurant allow for a lot of echoing so I was unable to hear my husband speaking to me when he was just across the table from me.\r \r I have been there about 4 times. Once for my aniversary, twice to the lounge for drinks with friends and once for a bachellorette party dinner.\r \r All in all I will still go back...I just wish I could hear better in there!! Pros: Food and the View Cons: Acustics more

Amazing Food, Terrific view...one problem. I am unfortunately a wee bit hard of hearing and the acustics in this restaurant allow for a lot of echoing so I was unable to hear my husband speaking to me when he was just across the table from me. I have been there about 4 times. Once for my aniversary, twice to the lounge for drinks with friends and once for a bachellorette party dinner. All in all I will still go back...I just wish I could hear better in there!! Pros: Food and the View Cons: Acustics more

If you are a tourist and want a great view of the city, Signature Lounge is the place to go! It is better than paying just to go to an observatory deck inside the Sears or the Hancock tower. The lounge offers a cheaper option for a great view. My girlfriend and I went here during non-peak season and enjoyed the view very much! And another tip is that the view in the women's restroom is one of the best (not from presonal experience...). Of course at a place like this with such a view, all the drinks and menu items will be over priced. Still the ruben sandwhich and the few drinks that we had were well worth the view we had. I think this place is awesome to go to as long as you dont go during a peak time. Pros: Great View! Cons: A little pricey but better than paying just to go to an observatory deck more

Wonderful restaurant for a special occasion. Great ambiance- great views. Reservations a must!\r Food was excellent! Pros: Great views! Very romantic! more

Wonderful restaurant for a special occasion. Great ambiance- great views. Reservations a must! Food was excellent! Pros: Great views! Very romantic! more

I went for lunch last week and had a wonderful experience. The food was INCREDIBLE! We had warm bread with an array of infused butters. I ordered a club sandwich and it was delicious. Very generous with a mound of warm fries. The Signature Room offered a great selection of beverages and my party indulged in a sampling of desserts which were inventive and absolutely scrumptious. Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular. I would DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant to anyone: business, fun, romance, whatever! more

I went for lunch last week and had a wonderful experience. The food was INCREDIBLE! We had warm bread with an array of infused butters. I ordered a club sandwich and it was delicious. Very generous with a mound of warm fries. The Signature Room offered a great selection of beverages and my party indulged in a sampling of desserts which were inventive and absolutely scrumptious. Our server was delightful and the views- spectacular. I would DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant to anyone: business, fun, romance, whatever! more

Had reservations for a Sunday night. My girlfirend and I had to wait an extra 10 minutes, but it was well worth it for the window side table we got. I had the New York Strip with a side of chedder mash potatoes. Both were very good, although, I've had a better steak at Gibson's. My only complaint would be the waitstaff. Our waiter did not come by at all to check up on us. Don't know if they do it on purpose to give couples more privacy, but it was a bit annoying when we were ready to pay the bill and no waiter was in sight. Besides that I am definately going back next time I'm in Chicago. The view of the city is the best I've ever seen. Very romantic. Pros: Amazing view of Chicago! Best ambience! Cons: If any, it would be the slow service from waiters. more

Had reservations for a Sunday night. My girlfirend and I had to wait an extra 10 minutes, but it was well worth it for the window side table we got. I had the New York Strip with a side of chedder mash potatoes. Both were very good, although, I've had a better steak at Gibson's. My only complaint would be the waitstaff. Our waiter did not come by at all to check up on us. Don't know if they do it on purpose to give couples more privacy, but it was a bit annoying when we were ready to pay the bill and no waiter was in sight. Besides that I am definately going back next time I'm in Chicago. The view of the city is the best I've ever seen. Very romantic. Pros: Amazing view of Chicago! Best ambience! Cons: If any, it would be the slow service from waiters. more

Had a 9:00 reservation on a Saturday night, arrived at 8:45 but took until after 9:30 to seat us. The reason we were given was that it took longer because we had requested a window seat. My contention would be that it is the responsibility of the restaurant to coordinate seating, demand, reservations, etc. 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. I ordered a moderately priced bottle of wine (Marques de Arienzo - Gran Reserva 1996) at $60. Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced. 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. The lobster bisque was creamy but far too salty for $9 per bowl. My wife's Capresse salad was non-existent and at $12, disheartening for someone who ordered it as a last resort since there were no pasta or vegetarian dishes on the menu. Her side of carrots ($6) tasted as if they had been stewing in beef broth or a roast, so we sent those back in exchange for steamed asparagus ($7). My flatiron steak was properly cooked and delicious, but I would expect nothing less at $42 a la carte. After calling for the dining room manager to discuss the lack of attention and poor service we had received, we turned down the offer for a free dessert. I asked him to come up with a resolution that would be fair since at this point we were thinking dessert downstairs at the Cheesecake Factory was a better option. After about 10 min. someone else returned with the check which had no discount and we had been charged for both vegetables. I called for the dining room manager yet again, this time he never showed. Someone else discounted our bill $30 and took off the side of carrots. For about $120, I have had MUCH better. We are sad to say that this was our last visit. Pros: View Cons: Poor Service more

Had a 9:00 reservation on a Saturday night, arrived at 8:45 but took until after 9:30 to seat us. The reason we were given was that it took longer because we had requested a window seat. My contention would be that it is the responsibility of the restaurant to coordinate seating, demand, reservations, etc.\r \r 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. I ordered a moderately priced bottle of wine (Marques de Arienzo - Gran Reserva 1996) at $60. Retail the bottle would cost $27-29, so I wouldn't say that the wine was overpriced. 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.\r \r The lobster bisque was creamy but far too salty for $9 per bowl. My wife's Capresse salad was non-existent and at $12, disheartening for someone who ordered it as a last resort since there were no pasta or vegetarian dishes on the menu. Her side of carrots ($6) tasted as if they had been stewing in beef broth or a roast, so we sent those back in exchange for steamed asparagus ($7). My flatiron steak was properly cooked and delicious, but I would expect nothing less at $42 a la carte. \r \r After calling for the dining room manager to discuss the lack of attention and poor service we had received, we turned down the offer for a free dessert. I asked him to come up with a resolution that would be fair since at this point we were thinking dessert downstairs at the Cheesecake Factory was a better option. After about 10 min. someone else returned with the check which had no discount and we had been charged for both vegetables.\r \r I called for the dining room manager yet again, this time he never showed. Someone else discounted our bill $30 and took off the side of carrots.\r \r For about $120, I have had MUCH better. We are sad to say that this was our last visit. Pros: View Cons: Poor Service more

Some friends and I checked out the Signature Lounge on a recent trip to Chicago, and I was totally disappointed. This might have something to do with the fact that we went on a Saturday night in Spring (it was probably busier than most nights), but still! To begin with, there was very long line just to get onto the elevator to get to the Signature Lounge. When we got to the front of the line, an elevator attendant packed us in like sardines. Once we got upstairs, we were told that the main area was too full and were ushered to a secondary lounge area. The view was nice, but we were nowhere by the windows. We were placed at a ridiculously small table (almost all of the tables were the size of cocktail tables). It was very loud. The room seemed to be filled with nothing but tourists. Our waitress was nice enough, I guess, but she seemed very frazzled and kept messing up our drink order. My husband didnt want anything to drink. Too bad they have a 1 drink minimum. He was stuck sipping on a $6 bottle of water. My drink was gross and overpriced. My friends drink (a frozen drink) tasted better, but was still about $3 too expensive. We looked at the appetizers, but they seemed to be on par with something you might find at TGIFridays. There was nothing elegant are posh or relaxing about our experience. We had our drinks, stopped by the bathroom (and it does have a beautiful view) and got out of there. A big waste of money. Pros: the view; location Cons: poor quality; over priced; ambience more

I understand the restaurant can't guarantee whether we can get a window seat. I made a reservation 1month before to request for the window seat (when we made a reservation, none of the time was full). But when we got to the restaurant, staffs told us we can't get a window seat but will have a good seat. We felt thats ok; however, we got a VERY CORNER, the FARTHEST PLACE, SMALLEST SEAT. When I asked the staff that we can wait for the window table, I was told to wait over 1hr to get a better table. The other staff kept on putting other customers to better seats. I can prove those other customers didn't make reservation as early as we did. I think the restaurant must check when the guest made a reservation, and earlier guest should get a better seat. Cons: not kind , doesnt care customers, not throughful,wise more

I understand the restaurant can't guarantee whether we can get a window seat. I made a reservation 1month before to request for the window seat (when we made a reservation, none of the time was full). But when we got to the restaurant, staffs told us we can't get a window seat but will have a good seat. We felt thats ok; however, we got a VERY CORNER, the FARTHEST PLACE, SMALLEST SEAT. When I asked the staff that we can wait for the window table, I was told to wait over 1hr to get a better table. The other staff kept on putting other customers to better seats. I can prove those other customers didn't make reservation as early as we did. I think the restaurant must check when the guest made a reservation, and earlier guest should get a better seat. Pros: none Cons: not kind , doesnt care customers, not throughful,wise more

This place is the best!! I love it here. Great drinks, great everything!! more

The Apple Martini's are smooth as silk and the appetizers were exceptional for the prize. The Chicken Ceasar wrap was especially good. more

I personally liked it better when it was the 95 club. A jacket was required back in those days not anymore. The view is still stunning and its a great place to go. Its just more casual now. But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night. Pros: view Cons: no jacket required more

I personally liked it better when it was the 95 club. A jacket was required back in those days not anymore. The view is still stunning and its a great place to go. Its just more casual now. But food is still good and its a great place to go on a saturday night. Pros: view Cons: no jacket required more

such a fun view-interesting to see all these spiders on the other side of the glass outside 96 floors up! The waitress was a little ditzy-my mom wanted iced coffee and she replied, we dont have iced coffee, but I can pour you regular coffee over ice....(?) more