The J. Parker

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   SARAH

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Staff are wonderful, the pink drink was SO good! The food was great!
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on November 14, 2024

   Dear Sarah, We are happy to know that you had a great experience with us and that our staff did an excellent job taking care of you. Our team works incredibly hard, and we will enjoy sharing your compliments with them. We are also devoted to creating a memorable dining experience with our fresh food and delicious drinks. Thank you for the wonderful review of J. Parker Rooftop Bar. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Josh

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Pretty venue but food is legitimately worse than McDonald’s
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on November 11, 2024

   Dear Josh, We are disappointed to hear about your dissatisfaction with your food. Providing delicious, high-quality meals is at the heart of what we strive for; therefore, we apologize for not meeting your expectations. We will address your comments to our culinary team. Thank you for your comments, and we hope you will give us a second chance soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Siddharth

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quality of food was really bad. Chicken in the Chicken Salad was quite hard. Same for the chicken in the Chicken Sandwich
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on November 7, 2024

   Dear Siddharth, We are disappointed to hear about your dissatisfaction with the food you ordered. Providing delicious, high-quality meals is at the heart of what we strive for; therefore, we apologize for not meeting your expectations. We will address your comments to our culinary team. Thank you for taking the time to provide a detailed review. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the outstanding dishes for which we are known. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   David

   Columbus

   23 reviews

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   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time there and we wanted the best view so we were seated on the outside seating under a nice heater. It was a great experience. The menu is not very large but my hamburger and my husband's lamb meatball sandwiches were very good. I also got a couple of cocktails and although small, were very unique and very tasty! We will be back!
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on October 29, 2024

   Dear David, We are happy to read your generous compliments, particularly in regards to our terrific location; the view of the city is truly spectacular. We are also glad you enjoyed your meal selections and unique cocktails. It was our pleasure serving you at J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Nan

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a treat . The view is spectacular. The food was very good! Drinks were outstanding ❤️
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on October 14, 2024

   Dear Nan, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed dining with us. We are thrilled that our combination of impressive views and delicious food made for a memorable experience. Highlighted by fresh, local ingredients, our menu features an enticing selection of signature dishes. We look forward to serving you again at J. Parker Rooftop Bar. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   sharron

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I truly like J.parker...I have visited on several occasions but find that the drinks are lacking. I have visited several different rooftops that have a great view and cocktails that are just as great. It's just a suggestion that maybe your mixologist work on their skill set. The view is stellar.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on October 12, 2024

   Dear Sharron, It is always wonderful to hear from our devoted guests, so thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With our quality, superior service, and delicious meals, we think it is pretty easy to fall in love with J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we are glad you feel the same! However, we regret not meeting your expectations in every area and apologize that the beverages were not to your liking. We enjoy having you each and every time and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   irene

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 6, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I visited J. Parker for an early dinner with my mother on Sunday, expecting the usual upscale experience with the stunning view across from Lake Michigan, but what we got instead was an absolute disaster. First off, I ordered an “OnlyFans Martini,” which tasted spoiled and was undrinkable. I immediately sent it back. Then, after placing our food order, it took 20 minutes for the server to inform us that they were out of veggie patties. Why even let us order something that’s not available? We reluctantly switched to chicken sandwiches, which then took a ridiculous 35 minutes to arrive. The restaurant wasn’t even busy — we got there at 4:10 pm, so this was an early dinner, and there was no excuse for the delay. When the food finally arrived, it was laughably poor. The chicken sandwich tasted like a dry, flavorless knock-off, nothing like the quality I had enjoyed here before. A Chick-fil-A sandwich would have been a step up from this sad excuse for a meal. To make things worse, I asked for an extra cup of ketchup when the food came out, and no one ever brought it. Our server vanished, and I had to hunt down the host just to get our check. Speaking of the check, this was another ordeal. He brought it three separate times because of multiple mistakes. First, he tried to charge us for the martini I sent back. Then, the second time, he charged us for both the veggie burger and the chicken sandwiches — even though we only got two entrees in total. On top of all that, every time the server came to our table, he reeked of weed. It was unprofessional and disgusting. J. Parker used to be one of my favorite spots, but the atmosphere no longer matches the service or the quality of food. For a rooftop restaurant in Lincoln Park with views of Lake Michigan, you’d expect so much better. This place has gone downhill, and I won’t be returning anytime soon.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on October 8, 2024

   Dear Irene, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re deeply sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations and for the multiple issues you encountered with both service and food quality. Your detailed feedback is invaluable as it highlights areas where we need to improve. We will address your concerns with our team to enhance our offerings. We hope to regain your trust in the future and provide you with the outstanding experience you deserve. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Teresa

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   By far one of my favorite rooftops I’ve gone to within city limits! We were seated right away, and were given a perfect booth table to celebrate our friend’s doctorate! Honestly, it was so peaceful (even with the DJ) that we didn’t notice we were actually sitting outdoors!! The service was a little late getting to us the first time around, but the wait for the drinks was absolutely worth it! 10/10 would recommend and we will definitely be back!!
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on October 2, 2024

   Dear Teresa, What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a casual atmosphere combined with delicious food and amazing drinks. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about the excellent time you had celebrating your friend. It was our pleasure having you at J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. We are grateful to you for recommending us to future guests. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Ryan

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   My recent experience at J Parker featured excellent service from Devante, who was attentive and courteous throughout our visit. Unfortunately, my experience was marred by the manager on duty. While enjoying our cheese and crackers, the manager raised concern about a drink my server rang in by mistake, which was the first time I’ve ever been approached about a situation like this his approach was rude and with an unsettling racial undertone toward our server. This interaction left a negative impression and overshadowed the otherwise positive aspects of our time spent. I hope the hotel addresses this issue to improve the overall guest experience.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I had an amazing bottomless mimosa and brunch experience. The J. Parker has been one of the best rooftops I’ve been to in Chicago. Everything was a 10/10. I went with a group and we had such a fun time!
    

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    The J. ParkerResponded on September 11, 2024

    Dear Valued Guest, What a delight for us to read your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a simple, elegant atmosphere combined with delicious food served by our devoted associates. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about the exceptional time all of you had with us. It was our pleasure having you at J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
    

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