ROOF on theWit

Its a little strange to eat here if you arent at a high due to the couches being so low and coffee tables serve as an eating table? but its worth the trip. Views are AMAZING and outdoor patio is lovely

Its more a bar that serves appetizer-like small plates than a restaurant. Non-traditional seating. Meatball dish was served lukewarm and the meat and cheese tray selections were uninspiring. Staff were friendly and the view was nice though.

BEAUTIFUL view of Chicago. VERY hip, funky spot that was enclosed due to time of year, but still very bright and airy. Heat blowing in that was perfect, not too anything. spacious, high-topped seating area with amazing craft cocktails and excellent appetizers. the mushroom flatbread was AMAZING. The calamari was very good (too many ugly pieces though, lol) but the flash fried LEMONS on this dish were LIFE CHANGING. truly delish. service was also very good. look forward to visiting again in the summer when it is all open air.

With my mom, it was a pleasant experience. We went when it was practically empty but the views were nice and our waitress was attentive. Would come back again but definitely not a family restaurant. Also, the band that we were listening to were fantastic 👌🏼

It is one of the most impressive rooftop restaurants in the city. It is open and airy and the food is incomparable. We highly recommend this restaurant/bar.

Yummy food and drinks and a pretty atmosphere. Cute pics outside.

I went to theWit on a Thursday evening and would recommend it to anyone. The combination of the elegant space, views of the city, and live music makes the ambiance top notch. The food options were appropriate and delicious. It does not have a huge menu, but I think anyone can find several things they like. I can't wait to go back.

The view is good. Good place for some after work drinks. Food is ok. Drinks are fine too. Music is a bit too loud for a happy hour time but overall fun

The Wit was okay -- we were staying at the hotel and wanted to eat somewhere onsite with a good view. It's a beautiful bar but not quite as good for dinner.

It was amazing! I would go back again and recommend to everyone. Beautiful views.

First time visit in the winter and late afternoon. Great place to enjoy food, drink and a visit. Would recommend it. Would go back. Service was outstanding.

Breathtaking views. Friendly staff. Went before a weekday play so very much a business travel vibe. Probably swankier on the weekend.

Went during the day for lunch so maybe not the same effect at night but was a nice spot. Good food and pretty cool view but nothing to get too excited about.

Great place for a drink and apps. Perfect place for a date!

Excellent! drinks & appetizers were amazing, the view spectacular!
Our Business Rep Andrea Navarro met me up to say hello and her attentiveness was exceptional!

I loved the atmosphere of this place! Reservations were made for my group of 6 which helped guarantee us a table. The service was phenomenal, the drinks were tasty and the music was perfect. The setting is upscale and fun, a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or start a fun night out. Will definitely be coming back when we visit Chicago again.

Fantastic food, drink and service! Thank you!

Will not return

Made a reservation for New Years Eve before a show at the Chicago Theater conveniently less than a block away. When we arrived, we were told the Roof was closed for a private party. Huh??? We made a reservation!!! Put a kink in our evening to say the least. Thanks open table.

Very poor service. Waitress was inattentive. Main area was closed so we were in the outdoor area. Party of 6 for a birthday and couldn’t hear each other. The DJ played music with the bass way too high and too loud for a not full bar area. For such poor service on a few drinks and appetizers it wasn’t worth the over $350 check. Been here many times and this is the first time I’ve been really disappointed.

Awesome place to sit down and have a drink. Our server Christine was super friendly, happy, and had great recommendations!

Beautiful and unique space with great city views. Service was prompt and courteous, and the food was delicious.

But...wanted champagne and it was sold by the glass - good!

Least expensive glass was $25...each... ugh. Really??

The fact that I made a note that it was my boyfriends birthday and I wanted it to be special etc and have a good seat .
I had to change tables 3 times bases on the fact of discomfort.
I even told them that it was his birthday and still there was nothing special ... horrid customer service and experience

I am new to Chicago, and this rooftop was recommended to me by everyone I talked to. I was glad we made a reservation, as it was crowded even at 5:45 p.m. on a Wednesday night, but that could have been due to the fact that some of it was closed for an event. If you want table service, I would recommend you make a reservation in advance, as the staff was pretty strict about allowing those without one to sit at the tables, which was nice.

The menu was a great mix of small plates and larger meals. The small plates had amazing portions. We happened to be there during the hours where there were discounts for certain plates and drinks, and that allowed us to order more than we usually would.

The views are beautiful, and this was a really fun stop before we saw a show at The Chicago Theatre!

Drinks were great and so unique! Definitely a great place to “grab drinks” with friends. Our waitress was so nice and had great suggestions from the menu.

The service was horrible. There were 5 of us in my party and we all concluded that we would never return. We ordered the charcuterie, paella & the hummus along with wine and cocktails. The food was underwhelming, especially for the price. Our waitress ignored us and seemed annoyed when we tried to get her attention or ask basic questions about the menu. We went on a Friday night @ 5:30PM and it wasn’t busy. So disappointing!

Great fun place, outstanding service and drinks tjat are amazing.

Great location in the Loop. The views are amazing, from the lake thru State St, to the buildings to the west. The food is creative and well seasoned, loosely inspired in Spanish Tapas. The portions are good to share. The three types of seating can accommodate different occasions. I was there for a business meeting and it was good, albeit a bit too loud. Normal for a bar.

The Roof has a policy of taking your credit card when you sit down - they need to stop this practice! They gave our credit card to someone else, and we were lucky that they were a guest staying in the hotel and still in their room! There is no reason to take a credit card before ordering - especially since there is only 1 way out of the restaurant - the elevator!

We had a wonderful experience having small plates and drinks before a show at the Chicago Theater.

I was trying to plan a nice dinner with my husband before going to the Chris Botti Concert at the Chicago Theater. It turns out that there was a private event planned and we were sat and end tables and a limited menu. No one said anything or explained anything. It would have been nicer and understood if someone had called in advance to explain the reservation I requested was not going to happen due to. Private event instead of just sticking us somewhere Nd not saying anything. We stayed for a drink because we felt bad, and why should we feel bad. We didn’t do anything wrong. We also ended up having N appetizer just to be nice also. We then made our way to State and Lake and ate there instead. Very disappointed, the menu was perfect for what we were looking for and we were so excited about everything.

The atmosphere was fun. The food and service merely adequate. They seem to be appealing to a fairly unsophisticated clientele. Given the location and view, they could aim higher.

Food, cocktails, & service were great. Volume & genre of music were a bit much.

This is a decent place for a drink but I wouldn't recommend it for dinner. Food is weird and is not very good. The kitchen appears to love paprika (we ordered lamb meatballs, bacon brussels sprouts, flatbread, and fried potatoes, and all of them were coated in paprika - even the sprouts were red). Drinks were overpriced, but it was a cool location (albeit one that's beginning to show some wear) and views were awesome. Service was ok - the type of place where they seem to hire for cleavage more than for attentiveness.

The menu was strange, like it was trying to be special but didn't have a clue about food. The paella tasted like simple Spanish rice with a few extra peppers and protein tossed in. The service was terrible. The wait person seemed annoyed that she had to serve the food and gave incorrect information.

My experience at The Roof on the Wit was dehumanizing. I was deprived of my rights as a disabled individual to join my guests at dinner. When I made my reservation, I informed the restaurant that I was 100% disabled and restricted to a wheelchair. Moreover, I called the restaurant one day prior and again notified The Roof on the Wit of my disability.

When I arrived, to my dismay, there was not one dining area that would accommodate me. Unbelievable to me, the American Disability Act began July 26, 1990 —28 years, two months, and 11 days ago— and The Roof on the Wit is NOT in compliance with this law. Consequently, 30+ minutes later the manager offered to locate a table which the staff moved into the restaurant lounge to assist me. Instead of being made to feel like I was a guest, I was made to feel an obvious inconvenience.

This is definitely not the “hot spot” it used to be. I hadn’t been there in years, but chose it for its proximity to Chicago Theater.

After we’d been seated and had ordered drinks, our server advised they were serving a very limited menu because they had two parties that evening. We asked for the meat & cheese board and we’re told the chef couldn’t make it because of the parties. (The one we could see was 15-20 people who had a buffet...).

Overall, the food we did have was fine. Nothing memorable.

I have been here several times. I am never disappointed when I come here. The food is always fantastic! I really like all the small plates and their happy hour.

I think maybe my husband and I may be not in the ideal demigraphic/ age group for this bar. We felt the bar staff, particularly the blonde women at the bar, where we were seated, were less than interested in us.
We were guests from NZ staying at the Wit hotel and we were pretty unimpressed to have our first night booking cancelled the night before we left home. Thank goodness the staff at the other hotel restaurant, the State Lake bar and restaurant, were so lovely and helpful.
The thing is: one of the reasons we booked this hotel was based on our expectation for this roof top bar.

Great spot for 30-somethings looking for awesome vibe and great eye-candy. Lots of really attractive folks. Upbeat music, nice view. For pure foodie types, the food options is a bit of a let down, but certainly more upscale than casual fare, so I can't knock it too much. Cocktails were so-so, they didn't get the sidecar right, so I would not expect the hand-made craft cocktail experience, after all, those take time to make well and this looks a bit more high-volume than your turn-of-the-century speakeasy. Its a perfect 'hip' spot for folks who like good dance music, attractive folks to look at and above average food fare. If I were 30-something, I'd be all over this spot. At 50+? I like my sidecar done right and my food selection a bit more refined. In the end, I'm not the demographic, but the ROOF certainly target theirs very well. Highly recommended for the right demographic.