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SIgnature Room

  • January 31, 2007
  • Rated 1 of 5 by zsmith2 from chicago, Illinois
This place is awful... Talk about getting stuck in a tourist trap, waiting more that 30 minutes for a table that I have a reservation for!? Are you kidding!? Over priced, low quality, my dinner was cold, and my ice tea in the lounge (on 96, while I was waiting) was $4.50 without a refill. What a racket!

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The Signature Room

  • September 23, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by SmileyEd from Radford, Virginia
The Signature Room

The Signature Room on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock building provides a breathtaking view of the city. You can see for miles around on a clear day. At night the lights and the view make it an excellent stop.

If you are just ready for a break, visit the Signature Room for appetizers at night. Although the appetizers are a little pricey, the view will more than cover the price of admissions.

From journal Chicago - High Altitude Appetizers

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Signature Room

  • September 4, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by lo7la from Elmhurst, Illinois
Walking into the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building feels like you've stepped into a dream. For me, it was the most romantic date I've ever been taken on.

First off you get priority on the elevators, so you get to skip the line and go straight up. The view once you get up is spectacular! With windows around 3 sides of the dining area (the bar area 1 floor gives you a better view looking west) you can see the city and the lake lie below you.

My date wasn't able to get us a window seat but it didn't matter. The view wasn't that restricted. If you do book for dinner my tip is to book a table for about 30-45 minutes before sunset. That way you get the best of both worlds, the city by day and the twinkle of Chicago at night.

The food was lovely, but be warned-it's expensive. I believe I had a steak, which cost just over $20. I was there a few years ago and at that time most of the mains cost between $25-35. You'll spend extra on the side dishes of veggies. The wine list is expansive (250 from around the world) and the servers really know their stuff. They know the food and they know what wine will best go with it.

They have daily specials and a dessert menu with dishes that taste even better than they are expertly presented. Oh! And there is live jazz.

I highly recommend you have dinner (or lunch) here at least once while in Chicago. Lunch is 11-2:30 Mon-Sat. Dinner is 5-10 Sun-Thurs 5-11 Fri-Sat. Brunch on Sundays 10-2.

If you're just after the view head to the observatory for $10. Open 9am-11pm every day. The bar area (96th floor)is free but has a 1 drink minimum (about $12 for a signature cocktail).

From journal Nothing Shy about Chi-town

The Signature Room

  • August 22, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by amber02 from chicago, Illinois
The Signature Room

Looking for an engagement, anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion spot? If you are looking for the perfect setting for a special occasion, this is the perfect place. This restaurant is located at the top of the John Hancock building, and it has a wonderful view of the entire city.
The service here is top-notch and adds to the entire elegance of this restaurant. The menu here is pretty decent, featuring many different options. But in my opinion, overall, the food is only mediocre. Nonetheless, this place is still extremely popular because of the views, elegance, and great service.
I would definitely recommend this place for any special occasion, despite the fact that the food is only so-so. Just the setting and the service make everything special and unique. Make sure to make reservations far in advance, because this place books up fast.

From journal Dining in the Windy City

The Signature Room

  • June 27, 2006
  • Rated 1 of 5 by VikkiWasHere from Phoenix, Arizona

Though this restaurant and lounge has the most amazing views of the entire city, the opposite is true when it comes to the food, drink and service. Reservations at 9pm turned to eating at 11:30pm. Dressing up just to sit next to those in ball caps, cut off T-shirts and torn shorts. Ordering food which took forever to get, and not being checked on until the bill was dropped. Not cool. Shame on the SR! Go for the view, but do not expect much beyond that.

Expect to pay no less than $10 for your drink, $10 or more for an appetizer, and the nasty salmon for $29 on the dinner menu is the lowest priced item. I wish we had a better experience, but I can not say that we did. The view from the ladies restroom is phenomenal if you don’t get a table by the window. I would not recommend eating here though. Definitely get a drink at sunset or at 10:15pm overlooking the South side of the restaurant. Find another place to eat and fill your belly well!

From journal Weekend in Chi Town

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