Waterview
Kaitlynn Mountney · 5 Google reviewsWaterview — high-caliber american in River North. If you drink, start at the bar. The welcome here is real. "The buffet was fresh and had a good variety, and Lorena made sure our coffee cups stayed full the entire time" — Rarione Maniece
What 284 diners keep saying
What 284 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“What's not known to people who have never been here is the entrance. Enter the hotel doors- VOCO”
“Ignacio is by far the most friendly server I have ever met in my life . He knows even after multiple years of visiting your preferred drink . He deserves recognition”
“Came here for a spring getaway. My boyfriend and I stayed at the Holiday inn, and we would relax with a couple of drinks at the end of the nights here. It has a wonderful view! Our drinks were so tasty and there was incredible service, our server was Joy both nights and she was extremely personable! I would definitely recommend coming by to decompress after a long day exploring the city and asking for her!”
“10/10, will definitely come here again. Got recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Server was friendly and the food was amazing.”
“We really enjoyed this place! Tom, the server was on top of everything and made great suggestions. My hubby is a burger fanatic haha and said his burger was outstanding!”
“Not your typical hotel lobby bar and restaurant. Great views from the 15th floor. Friendly staff. Limited menu but the dip we had was good.”
“Ordered by myself on a Wednesday night, my server never came back. Luckily someone named Robert attended to me when I made several unsuccessful attempts to flag them down. Food was under seasoned but overall decent.”
“I visited Water View Restaurant in Chicago for dinner, and while the view is absolutely amazing and definitely the highlight of the experience, the food and service were disappointing. Unfortunately, our waitress was not very polite, which set a negative tone early on. We ordered chicken wings, a cocktail, a margarita pizza, and a steak large plate. The margarita pizza was extremely underwhelming, honestly worse than a frozen grocery-store pizza. It didn’t even have basil, which is kind of the bare minimum for a margarita pizza. The steak was cold and completely tasteless, lacking seasoning or flavor. The chicken wings were crunchy, but the chicken itself tasted stale, which was unpleasant. The fries that came with the steak were actually good, probably the best part of the meal. The drink was just okay, nothing special. Overall, this place has huge potential because of the view, but the food quality and service don’t match the setting. I wouldn’t return for the food, though the scenery might appeal to someone just looking for a nice backdrop.”
“Alex was an amazing waiter and treated us like family. We especially appreciated the way he looked out for our parents when making their orders. The burger is highly recommended for dinner.”
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