You pay for the view with over-priced food and drinks. Great view of Chicago skyline, fair but friendly service, food accommodation met, but food and drinks were over-priced. One dish in particular (beef kabob) was particularly disappointing. Ask questions before ordering so you know exactly what you're getting.
Erienne
We decided to try this spot since it was a cool evening and we wanted to enjoy the views. The rooftop setting is beautiful — definitely the main reason people come here. It wasn't too loud or crowded, and the service was good; our server was attentive, and dishes were cleared promptly. Unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. We ordered the nachos, which came with very thick tortilla chips, dry chicken, and what looked and tasted like canned nacho cheese. They also included carrots — an odd addition to nachos — though I suppose you can ask to leave them out. The bottom of the plate was watery, likely from the cheese or beans. We also had the chicken wings with dry rub and an order of fries. While the wings were cooked well, they were almost completely flavorless. The fries were the best part of the meal. We also ordered the chocolate chip cookie and it was so thin and tasted salty. We split a bottle of prosecco and it was a good value for the two of us. Overall, we paid quite a bit for the chance to watch a beautiful Chicago sunset, which was truly gorgeous. If you decide to go, I'd recommend just grabbing a drink and some fries, and soaking in the view
Nadeem
Our waitress Danielle was exceptional but aside from that the experience overall was rather poor. We made a reservation but still waited nearly an hour to get seated with no explanation at all just that we had to wait.
Karen
We had a really nice time on the rooftop. The ambience and views are great, the food is good, and the staff is super attentive. We had the wings, flatbread and Caesar salad. The salad was pretty average, actually, but the other items were good.
Tiffany
3.5 out of 5 I made Father's Day reservations based on the great views and a small but appealing menu I saw online. It's valet only, $22 for two hours and under plus tip. Our reservation was at 2:45 PM; we arrived at 2:50 and were told they were transitioning from brunch to lunch, which starts at 3 PM, so there'd be a short wait for food arrival. We were seated outside—beautiful skyline views and warm weather, which I didn't mind at all. Unfortunately, the menu we received was even more limited than expected. When I asked, I was told that due to a smaller kitchen staff, they weren't offering the full menu. On a holiday like Father's Day, that was disappointing. Had I known, I likely would've chosen another spot for a full lunch. We ended up ordering a little bit of everything—drinks, sliders, quesadilla, Caesar salad with chicken, and wings. All of it was good, though the wings were oversized (not my preference). The total came out to just under $140—not outrageous, but more than I would've liked to spend considering the limited menu. I guess you're partly paying for the views and ambiance. Shoutout to our server, Ethan—he was attentive, friendly, and gave great drink recommendations. Service was the highlight. Gratuity was added automatically, but I tipped a bit extra because of how great he was. The place wasn't crowded, food came out fairly quickly, and the atmosphere was peaceful. I'd return for the views and a nightcap, but not if I'm really hungry.
Benita
Everything was great! My sister and I came here to celebrate her birthday. The view was beautiful. We had mango mojitos, wings and nachos, and they were all delicious. Def will be coming back this summer!
Brennan Baldwin
Kennedy Rooftop is a nice local spot with a great view of the skyline! Check out their happy hour menu! The bartender made some really good drinks, and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating.
Connie
We have been there a couple of times during our hotel stay. Everything about it was very good. Service and food and cocktails. I would recommend it if staying in town.
Claire
It was our first time to Kennedy Rooftop. First, the space and view is stunning. Second, the ambiance was inviting and bright. The food was flavorful and super well priced. The drinks were TOP TIER. I had about 17 Salty Sidewalk's - and I'm someone who usually jumps around cocktails. It was one of the best drinks I've ever had. We had a group of 6. We would all go back.
QUENETTA
The food was absolutely delicious. The view and decor was amazing. Staff were very friendly.
The staff was attentive and offered thoughtful recommendations for both drinks and food, which I greatly appreciated and the views are breath taken of the entire city.
Shawn
We went to brunch for the food and experience. Let's bed both! We were super impressed and loved the atmosphere. The live music was great! They had a steel drummer and it was the perfect vibe! The mini Chicago dog on the Bloody Mary WOW. 5 stars!!
Nora
the medallions were a bit overcooked and the cocktails weren't our favorite, but the view is amazing and the staff is kind. Don't know that I'll be back but I enjoyed my time.
Annalicia
The staff couldn't be anymore helpful to making our night so special ! They went above and beyond as I proposed at the restraunt. I will happily eat there again. The noise level is super quiet I couldn't hear anybodies conversation and the music had so much varsity to you. Food was fabulous and so favorable!
Rachel
Our bar tender, Nicole, was excellent! Food was decent. I just wish they had heaters for the outdoor experience since it was chilly outside.
You pay for the view with over-priced food and drinks. Great view of Chicago skyline, fair but friendly service, food accommodation met, but food and drinks were over-priced. One dish in particular (beef kabob) was particularly disappointing. Ask questions before ordering so you know exactly what you're getting.
We decided to try this spot since it was a cool evening and we wanted to enjoy the views. The rooftop setting is beautiful — definitely the main reason people come here. It wasn't too loud or crowded, and the service was good; our server was attentive, and dishes were cleared promptly. Unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. We ordered the nachos, which came with very thick tortilla chips, dry chicken, and what looked and tasted like canned nacho cheese. They also included carrots — an odd addition to nachos — though I suppose you can ask to leave them out. The bottom of the plate was watery, likely from the cheese or beans. We also had the chicken wings with dry rub and an order of fries. While the wings were cooked well, they were almost completely flavorless. The fries were the best part of the meal. We also ordered the chocolate chip cookie and it was so thin and tasted salty. We split a bottle of prosecco and it was a good value for the two of us. Overall, we paid quite a bit for the chance to watch a beautiful Chicago sunset, which was truly gorgeous. If you decide to go, I'd recommend just grabbing a drink and some fries, and soaking in the view
Our waitress Danielle was exceptional but aside from that the experience overall was rather poor. We made a reservation but still waited nearly an hour to get seated with no explanation at all just that we had to wait.
We had a really nice time on the rooftop. The ambience and views are great, the food is good, and the staff is super attentive. We had the wings, flatbread and Caesar salad. The salad was pretty average, actually, but the other items were good.
3.5 out of 5 I made Father's Day reservations based on the great views and a small but appealing menu I saw online. It's valet only, $22 for two hours and under plus tip. Our reservation was at 2:45 PM; we arrived at 2:50 and were told they were transitioning from brunch to lunch, which starts at 3 PM, so there'd be a short wait for food arrival. We were seated outside—beautiful skyline views and warm weather, which I didn't mind at all. Unfortunately, the menu we received was even more limited than expected. When I asked, I was told that due to a smaller kitchen staff, they weren't offering the full menu. On a holiday like Father's Day, that was disappointing. Had I known, I likely would've chosen another spot for a full lunch. We ended up ordering a little bit of everything—drinks, sliders, quesadilla, Caesar salad with chicken, and wings. All of it was good, though the wings were oversized (not my preference). The total came out to just under $140—not outrageous, but more than I would've liked to spend considering the limited menu. I guess you're partly paying for the views and ambiance. Shoutout to our server, Ethan—he was attentive, friendly, and gave great drink recommendations. Service was the highlight. Gratuity was added automatically, but I tipped a bit extra because of how great he was. The place wasn't crowded, food came out fairly quickly, and the atmosphere was peaceful. I'd return for the views and a nightcap, but not if I'm really hungry.
Everything was great! My sister and I came here to celebrate her birthday. The view was beautiful. We had mango mojitos, wings and nachos, and they were all delicious. Def will be coming back this summer!
Kennedy Rooftop is a nice local spot with a great view of the skyline! Check out their happy hour menu! The bartender made some really good drinks, and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating.
We have been there a couple of times during our hotel stay. Everything about it was very good. Service and food and cocktails. I would recommend it if staying in town.
It was our first time to Kennedy Rooftop. First, the space and view is stunning. Second, the ambiance was inviting and bright. The food was flavorful and super well priced. The drinks were TOP TIER. I had about 17 Salty Sidewalk's - and I'm someone who usually jumps around cocktails. It was one of the best drinks I've ever had. We had a group of 6. We would all go back.
The food was absolutely delicious. The view and decor was amazing. Staff were very friendly.
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The staff was attentive and offered thoughtful recommendations for both drinks and food, which I greatly appreciated and the views are breath taken of the entire city.
We went to brunch for the food and experience. Let's bed both! We were super impressed and loved the atmosphere. The live music was great! They had a steel drummer and it was the perfect vibe! The mini Chicago dog on the Bloody Mary WOW. 5 stars!!
the medallions were a bit overcooked and the cocktails weren't our favorite, but the view is amazing and the staff is kind. Don't know that I'll be back but I enjoyed my time.
The staff couldn't be anymore helpful to making our night so special ! They went above and beyond as I proposed at the restraunt. I will happily eat there again. The noise level is super quiet I couldn't hear anybodies conversation and the music had so much varsity to you. Food was fabulous and so favorable!
Our bar tender, Nicole, was excellent! Food was decent. I just wish they had heaters for the outdoor experience since it was chilly outside.
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