The J. Parker
gstreakDOTapp · 176 Google reviewsThe J. Parker — a bar & grill spot in Old Town. Polished but not pretentious. The cocktail program is serious. [$$, patio]
What 1,859 diners keep saying
What 1,859 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“DEVANTE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! He was SO friendly, attentive and accommodating. We made a reservation on the rooftop and our table was in the sun initially on a very hot day. He made sure to move us to the shade as soon as a table opened up. He was very attentive to all of our needs and so friendly and helpful. GIVE DEVANTE A RAISE!!!!! ALSO I would be remiss not to mention Shay who also helped us out and made us feel so taken care of and special. THESE GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!”
“Devante is the best person ever!!! Him and Shay are the best people at this venue. Making it thrive. Bottomless brunch is the place to be”
“Great cocktail menu of unique drinks. Nice atmosphere with fantastic views of the city.”
“I had a market salad with chicken, which was pretty good. I also had 2 cocktails, which proved to be excellent. The views from the rooftop are outstanding and the food, drinks, and service are all definitely worth going back for in the future. I'll be back!”
“my gf and i went here for a happy hour date. we were taken aback by the stunning views of the sunset and the lakefront. the glass walls and ceilings let you see every color of the sky. once the sun sets, you’re surrounded by city lights. we enjoyed delish espresso martinis for $10 and our waiter Abe was delightful! 🌇⚡️🍸”
“We provided photo booth and social media content creation services for the NYE celebration at J. Parker Rooftop at Hotel Lincoln. It’s a great space with beautiful views! The team was easy to work with, and setup and operation went smoothly. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of the special celebration and look forward to working together again!”
“You can see Beautiful views of the lake from here.”
“We had a birthday celebration here. The staff were so very nice and overly accommodating. Such a relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake and cheesecake. Very wonderful. So sad that they had no coffee. We all wanted coffee! Lovely view!”
“This is one of the best rooftop spots in Chicago, offering incredible views of Lincoln Park, the zoo, and the downtown skyline. The menu is small but the food is excellent, and the cocktails are crafted really well. The staff is warm and welcoming, which makes the overall experience very enjoyable.”
“I came for the "House Calls" weekender. I had a wonderful time! The hotel lobby is a little grotty, as is the elevator - but that kind of adds to the ambiance for a gritty rooftop dance party. The DJ was Soraya - spinning some dirty House. The crowd was fun and positive, the dancefloor was bouncing. Great lighting - the rainstorm only added to the effect. Love the retractable roof! I'm looking forward to returning for another event. (Actually coming back later tonight).”
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