How is Raised Bar Chicago restaurant rated?

Name: Raised Bar Chicago
Address: 1 W Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
Telephone: (312) 795-3444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Raised Bar Chicago

4.3

202 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Inspired by the 'Main Stem' river district location, RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar delivers unparalleled service and breathtaking views of Chicago. The name RAISED, refers to many conceptual layers: the iconic bascule drawbridges that line the Chicago river, the river locks that raise the water for passing boats, and the elevation of the urban rooftop location. The name also draws inspiration from the urban gardener and the DIY hop grower, brew master, or wine maker with the notion of raised garden beds, hop plants and grape vines.

With an industrial aesthetic, eclectic style and raw finishes, raised welcomes locals and guests to enjoy the indoor/outdoor bar, open roof deck and private outdoor areas overlooking the scenic downtown Chicago River view.

We have raised the bar of service while encouraging you to enjoy the relaxed luxury atmosphere and to raise your glass in celebration to an unforgettable Chicago dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
All-Day Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 795-3444
Website
https://www.raisedbarchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Biasetti
Private party facilities
To book future private events for parties greater than 10 people please check out or website www.raisedbarchicago.com. Click on "Private Parties".

Location
1 W Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Wacker Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
State Street & Lake Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Slow Stewed Winter Pork Chili**$12.00
Sofrito, Chipotle, Black Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Cilantro & Lime Crema, Crispy Bacon, Tortillas
Crispy Orange Brussel Sprouts**$13.00
Sesame, Sweet Chili, Tamari
Mushroom Queso Fundido**$14.00
Vegetarian Mushroom Chorizo, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Tortilla Chips
Raised Frites**$10.00
Salt & Pepper or Rosemary Parmesan Blood Orange Aioli, Caramelized Mushroom Aioli

Garden

Add Protein: Grilled Skirt Steak* | $11, Chicken Breast* | $8, Herb Marinated Shrimp | $10

Classic Caesar Salad$11.00
Shaved Parmesan-Reggiano, Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Cobb Salad$12.00
Smoked Bacon, Radish, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Egg, Buttermilk Ranch

Btwn the Bread

Raised Burger$18.00
Heritage Prairie Pure Butterkäse, Pickle, Tomato, Onion, Giardinera Aioli, House Made Chips
Smoked Chicken BLT$16.00
Thin Sliced Smoked Chicken Breast, Crispy Pancetta, Heirloom Tomato Jam, Arugula Pesto Aioli, Toasted Ciabatta, House Made Chips
Grilled Cheese$13.00
Heritage Prairie Pure Butterkäse Cheese, Smoked Gouda, House-Cured Pickles, House Made Chips

Smoked Chicken Wings**$15.00
Shaved Celery, Sriracha Bleu Cheese Dip
Mussels$15.00
Spanish Chorizo, Shallots, Garlic, Thyme, White Wine, Tomato, Butter, Grilled Sourdough
Grilled Skirt Steak* **$16.00
Skewered Steak, Sweet Chile, Scallion
Local Cheese & Charcuterie Selection$20.00
Prairie Breeze, Deer Creek Blue Jay, La Quercia Americana, Three Pigs Chorizo, Seasonal Jam, Smoked Almonds, Grilled Sourdough
Carr Valley Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese$22.00
House Smoked Beef Brisket, Roasted Peppers, Herb Crumb
- Hold the Beef Brisket (Vegetarian)$18.00

Sweet

Bourbon Apple Tart$12.00
Angelo Bourbon Gelato, Candied Pecan, Maple Carmel
Cookies$10.00
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What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

202 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food wasn’t the best.
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SharonG
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire staff was extremely attentive. Their combined efforts made our experience memorable. I tried it because of it being part of restaurant week...worth going again!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere but the food wasn’t all that. Over seasoned, over cooked. Drinks were decent. However great place to hang out to with friends around the fire!
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FabienneF
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere and great ambience. You are only allowed to sit for 90minutes but once we ordered more drinks they didn’t bother as much! Great for an after work spot and would definitely come again. Tad bit pricey
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ShawnaB
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a wonderful 1st time experience and i will visit again if im in chicago
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun- the atmosphere is very nice
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Spiders
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Rude hostess
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quite a good place. The view is outstanding! Food and drinks very well made. And the service is flawless. Out first time in Chicago and we’re glad we chose to dinner at this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The comment on service isn’t about our Server- the customer service of the manager of the establishment and hostess are what is in question. We arrived and two tables that arrived after us were seated first- one of which was a friend of the manager- Emmanuel Hunter. Not only did he give his friends our table but he also was very rude to us. Our last visit for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I made a reservation for a roof top table in March in Chicago and when we arrived they said we had a table with no heater. Really???
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2cents
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We booked a reservation for outdoor patio seating. When we arrived they tried to seat us in a cramped greenhouse that didn’t even have enough tables to seat our party of five. When we said we had booked an outdoor patio table and not one of the greenhouses (that require a food and bev min), we were told it’s all the same. We asked to move to a different greenhouse with a bigger table but it was still stuffy and cramped - not at all the outdoor, open air dining experience we planned for. Eventually one of the few outdoor seating areas opened up and the manager offered to move us there. It was much more comfortable and had a nice view of the river. The only problem was it was sofa and fire table seating which would make dining a challenge. We decided to go ahead and take it. The atmosphere outdoors was nice and the drinks we ordered were good. But when we told our server that we intended to order dinner and just needed a couple more minutes, he never returned nor did we see him again. He finally came back to announce that our 90 minute reservation would soon be over and we needed to finish up. We explained that we never had a chance to actually order our dinner and without apology said he would talk to the manager. He returned and said the manager was giving him a “hard no” and said maybe we would have better luck if we tried talking to him. When the manager arrived, we explained the situation and were told that the best he could do was give us 30 more minutes. But he couldn’t promise that he would be able to get our food out in time for us to actually eat it. Then he said we could move indoors if we wanted to. We declined and asked for our bill, saying we would go dine somewhere else. He offered no apology, no complimentary anything. We spent nearly $200 and 2 hours and didn’t even have dinner. We were polite, not rowdy, a professional crowd. It was baffling. The manager insisted he had a bunch of reservations waiting. As we left there were 3 ppl at the host stand.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were seated at the most hidden table in the back they could give us, we were given water and dipped before the server could come get our order. Glad there was a chick-fil-a nearby
2 people found this helpful
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JuliP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a great experience. I loved the vibes. We went at night so it was a bit cold but I would definitely go again!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Good food and views, crappy service
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was absolutely horrible the server Felipe ignored us and then rushed us through ordering the host who I think was the manager also was way nicer and helped us way more than our server and then the bill comes with an automatic 20% service charge so now I’m realizing why he was so brash he knew he was going to get his tip from us either way. The food would have been good but it was brought out between warm and cold temp. Wouldn’t recommend to friends definitely would not go back myself
1 person found this helpful
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RachaelB
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Super quiet and chill bar/restaurant! The energy is very zen and calm perfect for a light dinner after a busy day in the city. Servers were so kind and polite and the service was very quick!
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Lily
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cute area, we sat outside around a fire pit. Drinks were good but very small and not cheap. It’s not really a rooftop since it’s only on the third floor
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DeidraM
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The drinks are amazing and the view is unbeatable. A little bit pricey and the food has limited portions. Overall, this is a great drink spot!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an extra guest to a party of 6. The place was packed. They fit us in a party room last second! Super accommodating. The views outside were outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I celebrated my birthday here. They pushed us out kinda fast which was a little upsetting since I specified that it was a special occasion.
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Mude1213
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were way too strong and expensive. The food was okay, not really any flavor. I had the Mac and cheese, wings, and sliders.
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yuMS
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Raised bar had excellent service, stellar drinks, and a great overall vibe. A great spot to cocktails and apps.
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Overhyped
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Rooftop sight is great. The host of the night was actually very helpful. He was able to accommodate us to a table inside, although we had it reserved for outdoors. I just would probably not come back. Server took long to attend our table, forgot our requests, had no sense of urgency to attend to our needs. Food was not all great and overpriced. Drinks were ok. They even gave themselves a service charge. Only go if you want to sip a beer while looking out at the city.
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ShivaniP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a great environment to have dinner or drinks with friends! The ambiance of the place was nice. The drinks were amazing, and our waiter was very informative and friendly!
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INan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service as always! The best cocktails in the City!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Came here for our Valentine’s Day dinner and the man who was the general MANAGER was extremely rude to me and my boyfriend. We got sat down in this back area (no one else was there) We asked if we could switch over to another table (the place was half empty first of all) and he said no & our time would be cut in half if we sat there. He had a horrible attitude and semi ruined the night. The WAITER is the one who saved the night. He was so kind and professional. Brought us out some Champaign and had a wonderful attitude. Ricardo is his name.
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Rudee
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had cocktails and chocolate chip cookies and it was a sublime way to wrap up our Anniversary celebration. Our server was wonderful and we had seats overlooking the river. Overall a wonderful experience.
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JayY
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service
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Krosario
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great drinks, a bit pricey but overall worth it. Great service. We went on a day that was super cold so we couldn’t go out to the patio which was the reason why we went. But overall great place to have food and drinks while In Chicago.
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KatherineN
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks. Amazing brussel sprouts appetizer. Legendary burger. So glad we visited!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can’t go wrong with the steak skewers, they are absolutely delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The industrial vibe and city views is beautiful get the charcuterie board it is delicious
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RayG
Los Angeles
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Keeping in mind this is during COVID....the food was terrible and it was $55 for a salad, hamburger pattie and fries. There was no wine available. I guess we were lucky to get food during COVID while we stayed at the hotel. We won’t be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, beautiful from wall to wall, amazing brussel sprouts and mussels, and cocktails, of course.
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RobinL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Picturesque rooftop views, cozy fire pits, and creative craft cocktails.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Instead of telling my party of 2 they are closing,
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jsa2021
Miami
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was close and we made a reservation
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ppaola
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Louis was such a great waiter, very friendly and provided great service. Overall wonderful experience, the ambience was so fun, highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Greenhouses should have heat, waiter was very nice.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Raised Bar Chicago is rated 4.3 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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1 W Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

Cross street
Wacker Drive
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
All-Day Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
State Street & Lake Street
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Biasetti
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Website
https://www.raisedbarchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 795-3444
Private party facilities
To book future private events for parties greater than 10 people please check out or website www.raisedbarchicago.com. Click on "Private Parties".

Raised Bar Chicago

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Menu

Snack

Slow Stewed Winter Pork Chili**$12.00

Crispy Orange Brussel Sprouts**$13.00

Mushroom Queso Fundido**$14.00

Raised Frites**$10.00

Garden

Classic Caesar Salad$11.00

Cobb Salad$12.00

Btwn the Bread

Raised Burger$18.00

Smoked Chicken BLT$16.00

Grilled Cheese$13.00

Share

Smoked Chicken Wings**$15.00

Mussels$15.00

Grilled Skirt Steak* **$16.00

Local Cheese & Charcuterie Selection$20.00

Carr Valley Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese$22.00

Sweet

Bourbon Apple Tart$12.00

Cookies$10.00

What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Raised Bar Chicago restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information