Antonio is a great guy, scotch whisky selection is not bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amanda H.
To quote Lady Gaga, "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before." Le Bar might just be a hotel bar to you, but it is live, laugh, love to me. Their spicy margarita restored my faith in humanity and their lemon drops are as god intended, with a sugar rim. The hosts, servers, and bartenders were a joy to be around. Wish we could come back soon!!
JazzyQ
Here’s the current
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda
I had drinks only and all was good, top service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Denyce M.
I am a huge fan of hotel bars when they are good and Le Bar is up there for me. Of course I am bias as I will love a place on principle if they are serving bubbles.Le Bar is not like most hotel bars, it feels more like someone's living room or den. Unlike a lot of hotel bars, Le Bar is situated in an area where there is lots of windows and natural light. When the weather is nice, you have the option to sit outside and people watch. I myself like to watch traffic go by, don't ask why, I just do. Doing it with bubbles makes it even nicer.Seating is comfy and again, I always feel like I am sitting in someone's living room or den. Service has never been a problem when I have been there, the servers have always been attentive.As far as the food goes, I can only speak on the lamb meatballs, charcuterie board and the burger, as it is the only thing I eat when I am there and I love all three. My BFF and The Doctor split a strawberry rhubarb dessert....the plate was clean so I am guessing they liked it.Be warned, cocktail prices are in the $14-18 range, but that is the going price for drinks these days, even at places that are not downtown.
Agnieszka M.
We had a wonderful time at the pretty and modern Le Bar prior to our celebratory dinner in a restaurant nearby. Clayton the attentive bartender made sure our glasses were always full and that we were well looked after. We'll definitely return. Thank you, Clayton!
Eve C.
It was beyond awful, service was slow and not courteous at all. The oysters went bad and they still served it to me, with a bunch of fish eggs covering up the fact they went bad. And made me sick the next day. Recommend to Avoid like the plague.
kevin g.
This is the bar at the Sofitel Hotel Chicago. After checking in to the very comfortable and dimly lit rooms, it was a shock shock how bright and garish the lights are at Le Bar. One can see everything undecthose lights including the cracked mirror trim and the cracked black wood; It's time to take out the black Sharpie to hide the wood cracks. Anyway the burger was fair. I ordered it medium and the temperature was somewhat cool. The bun is not remarkable and they do not toast it. Thus between this, the pickles, tomatoes and lettuce, the burger was almost room temperature. As this is a French company, the frites were a pure disappointment. They were thicker French fries with a freezer taste. The cocktails were perfect and the help was very friendly. But the overall equation is not equal. I would suggest stopping for a cocktail and perhaps an appetizer but go elsewhere for the burger. This review is based solely on my personal opinion.
Joni S.
Downgraded only because when we returned from the theatre for a nightcap, they were closing. It was 1120p.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nick everetts
The bartender was very friendly. Very nice people working there. Went for our anniversary pre drink and had a wonderful time. Drinks were great. Very much appreciate this place
Some friends and I came to celebrate a friends 21st birthday and was immediately 'greeted' by a rude rude waiter. He didn't even say hello and immediately said 'I'll need to see some ID.' He continued to make rude comments when checking our IDs. Keep in mind we are all of age. I understand we look young, but no reason to be rude when we are customers. He wasn't genuine in any way and was VERY demeaning.
Morrean Newton
My friend had burger and fries i had salmon and homemade mashed potatoes and grilled broccoli with dry red wine for both everyone made Us feel welcome from the waitress awesome young lady to the managers whoever else was in charge came out to ask how we like their food we love the atmosphere they made my friend feel special plus it was her birthday I also felt special we were visiting from Philadelphia I recommend check them out if you ever are near Sofitel in Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CDA Burger and Fries
Jason Leshchyshyn
Had the 10oz NY Steak Frits ($40) and a non alcoholic beverage ($6).The steak was very good,came with a mix of sautéed mushrooms, seasoned right and at the right temp. However it was handed to me with no cutlery, and when they did get me something to eat it with there was no steak knife. Compliments on the cut and cook of the steak that I could eat it with a butter knife.Service was attentive but also not sociable which was odd for a bar.The place is nice, well lit, has a patio, many different types of seating which might be annoying when it's busy. At least the remix of everything music playing was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
CC Christensen
I recommend trying this place. Good food, service, atmosphere and delightful people.
Antonio is a great guy, scotch whisky selection is not bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
To quote Lady Gaga, "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before." Le Bar might just be a hotel bar to you, but it is live, laugh, love to me. Their spicy margarita restored my faith in humanity and their lemon drops are as god intended, with a sugar rim. The hosts, servers, and bartenders were a joy to be around. Wish we could come back soon!!
Here’s the current
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had drinks only and all was good, top service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I am a huge fan of hotel bars when they are good and Le Bar is up there for me. Of course I am bias as I will love a place on principle if they are serving bubbles.Le Bar is not like most hotel bars, it feels more like someone's living room or den. Unlike a lot of hotel bars, Le Bar is situated in an area where there is lots of windows and natural light. When the weather is nice, you have the option to sit outside and people watch. I myself like to watch traffic go by, don't ask why, I just do. Doing it with bubbles makes it even nicer.Seating is comfy and again, I always feel like I am sitting in someone's living room or den. Service has never been a problem when I have been there, the servers have always been attentive.As far as the food goes, I can only speak on the lamb meatballs, charcuterie board and the burger, as it is the only thing I eat when I am there and I love all three. My BFF and The Doctor split a strawberry rhubarb dessert....the plate was clean so I am guessing they liked it.Be warned, cocktail prices are in the $14-18 range, but that is the going price for drinks these days, even at places that are not downtown.
We had a wonderful time at the pretty and modern Le Bar prior to our celebratory dinner in a restaurant nearby. Clayton the attentive bartender made sure our glasses were always full and that we were well looked after. We'll definitely return. Thank you, Clayton!
It was beyond awful, service was slow and not courteous at all. The oysters went bad and they still served it to me, with a bunch of fish eggs covering up the fact they went bad. And made me sick the next day. Recommend to Avoid like the plague.
This is the bar at the Sofitel Hotel Chicago. After checking in to the very comfortable and dimly lit rooms, it was a shock shock how bright and garish the lights are at Le Bar. One can see everything undecthose lights including the cracked mirror trim and the cracked black wood; It's time to take out the black Sharpie to hide the wood cracks. Anyway the burger was fair. I ordered it medium and the temperature was somewhat cool. The bun is not remarkable and they do not toast it. Thus between this, the pickles, tomatoes and lettuce, the burger was almost room temperature. As this is a French company, the frites were a pure disappointment. They were thicker French fries with a freezer taste. The cocktails were perfect and the help was very friendly. But the overall equation is not equal. I would suggest stopping for a cocktail and perhaps an appetizer but go elsewhere for the burger. This review is based solely on my personal opinion.
Downgraded only because when we returned from the theatre for a nightcap, they were closing. It was 1120p.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bartender was very friendly. Very nice people working there. Went for our anniversary pre drink and had a wonderful time. Drinks were great. Very much appreciate this place
Restaurantji Recommends
Drinks and the bartender were great
Some friends and I came to celebrate a friends 21st birthday and was immediately 'greeted' by a rude rude waiter. He didn't even say hello and immediately said 'I'll need to see some ID.' He continued to make rude comments when checking our IDs. Keep in mind we are all of age. I understand we look young, but no reason to be rude when we are customers. He wasn't genuine in any way and was VERY demeaning.
My friend had burger and fries i had salmon and homemade mashed potatoes and grilled broccoli with dry red wine for both everyone made Us feel welcome from the waitress awesome young lady to the managers whoever else was in charge came out to ask how we like their food we love the atmosphere they made my friend feel special plus it was her birthday I also felt special we were visiting from Philadelphia I recommend check them out if you ever are near Sofitel in Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: CDA Burger and Fries
Had the 10oz NY Steak Frits ($40) and a non alcoholic beverage ($6).The steak was very good,came with a mix of sautéed mushrooms, seasoned right and at the right temp. However it was handed to me with no cutlery, and when they did get me something to eat it with there was no steak knife. Compliments on the cut and cook of the steak that I could eat it with a butter knife.Service was attentive but also not sociable which was odd for a bar.The place is nice, well lit, has a patio, many different types of seating which might be annoying when it's busy. At least the remix of everything music playing was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I recommend trying this place. Good food, service, atmosphere and delightful people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Drop, Macarons Ice Cream, Burger with Truffle Frites