How is SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex restaurant rated?

Name: SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex
Address: 808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605
Telephone: (773) 633-0214
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex

4.1 (75)

$31 to $50

American

808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

The most original venue in Chicago’s Cultural Mile. SX Sky Bar is a Chef Driven Fashionable Cocktail Lounge. This colorful, two-floor space features a dance floor, event space for intimate social gatherings and retractable walls that offer guests an open-air experience.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 633-0214
Website
http://www.sxskybar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jess Deguzman

Location
808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
E 8th St
Parking details
$22 for 4 hours; $65 overnight
Public transit
Bus - 1, 3, 4; Red Line - Harrison, Blue Line - Jackson and Green/Orange Lines - Roosevelt stations
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Poke Bowl*$14.00
Big Eye Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Jicama, Spicy Mayo, Crispy Shallots
Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00
Chinese Long Beans, Coconut Caramel, Bonito Flakes, Pickled Shallots
Sky Bar Sliders*$20.00
Japanese Charcoal Grilled Beef, Bone Marrow Aioli, Braised King Trumpet Mushrooms
Elote Corn Dip$14.00
Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Lime & Cilantro & Corn Chips
Tuna Tataki*$15.00
Seared Tuna, Matsushisa Dressing, Crispy Shallots, Radish & Endive
Duck Confit Carnitas$15.00
Avocado Salsa Verde, Apple & Radish Slaw
Hibachi Pork Tacos*$18.00
Braised & Grilled Pork, SX Kimchi, Toasted Sesame

What 75 people are saying

SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

75 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was slow and it was not busy at all. My food took a while to come and it was cold when I received it. The decor is nice.
SX Sky Bar at Hotel EssexResponded on March 17, 2020
Sorry, we had major call offs due to the virus. I hope you come back once we are fully operational again
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
My boyfriend and I booked Chicago for the weekend for my 25th birthday. I chose SX Skybar for my birthday brunch. We got there before our 12pm reservation on March 8th, 2020, and was randomly got seated by this person who was not even the hostess. She told us to “seat wherever we wanted.” We wanted to change our table to this other empty table which then we asked our server Kristen if it’s possible and she said no because its already booked for someone else. Its funny because these people were also on another table and just moved on that empty table that my boyfriend and I wanted to sit at. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyways, food was good. I wish the table could have been cleaned first before we sat down. It eventually got cold inside the restaurant. Service was AWFUL. Our server, KRISTEN did not even bother to ask us how we were enjoying the food. We were going to ask for another mimosa since we ordered the bottomless option for brunch, but she gave us the bill already which is a I guess a cue for us to go? Anyways, I wish we didn’t tip her. Would not recommend this place at all.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was cold, the entire restaurant was pretty cold. The service was really bad when they just opened, we came at 11:15am and they opened at 11Am. We had to look for someone to seat us. Tips for management: I’d recommend coming in two hours before opening to get the restaurant together. Second time coming here with a bad experience with service. Although the place is nice, I probably won’t go back
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Nice place , amazing drinks & our server was amazing .
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TatianaG
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aubree the manger was amazing as well as the hostess. It was my first time I must say I loved it. Service was great
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Lizzy
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best birthday brunches I have ever had! The staff was so attentive and everything was perfect the entire meal. We are so grateful that we had Rosie - she was just wonderful! Will definitely be back to check out their other menus.
SX Sky Bar at Hotel EssexResponded on February 19, 2020
So great to hear! thanks and see you soon.
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ElleRob
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks. Horrible food service. Spoke with manager - he could care less. Wouldn’t return.
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KameronS VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was awful. We waited 30 minutes before even being asked about drinks.
SX Sky Bar at Hotel EssexResponded on February 21, 2020
We have reached out to this guest and hope to see them back
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time!
SX Sky Bar at Hotel EssexResponded on February 21, 2020
Great to hear!
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Amazingplace VIP
Chicago / Illinois28 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
A couple months ago I came here when Alina was the manager, and I rated this place 5 stars. I came back and service was HORRIBLE!!!!! I came from brunch, arrived at 12:00, and ordered bottomless mimomas and food off the brunch menu. We did not get our food until past 1:30pm. The manager blamed the kitchen and a brand new brunch menu. The kitchen staff told us the order was never placed. I got my food and my eggs were cooked wrong. We got our food in pieces, and my friend's food came out completely separate from mine. Just a total disaster. I loved this place and gave it rave reviews to friends and family, but after this, I just don't know if I'll return. Even though the manager took off the cost of our food, it still wasn't worth the $50 we paid in mimomas for such crap service!
SX Sky Bar at Hotel EssexResponded on February 21, 2020
We have reached out to the guest and hope to have them back for a better experience.
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SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex is rated 4.1 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Additional information

Cross street
E 8th St
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$22 for 4 hours; $65 overnight
Public transit
Bus - 1, 3, 4; Red Line - Harrison, Blue Line - Jackson and Green/Orange Lines - Roosevelt stations
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jess Deguzman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.sxskybar.com/
Phone number
(773) 633-0214

SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Main

Poke Bowl*$14.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00

Sky Bar Sliders*$20.00

Elote Corn Dip$14.00

Tuna Tataki*$15.00

Duck Confit Carnitas$15.00

Hibachi Pork Tacos*$18.00

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is SX Sky Bar at Hotel Essex restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information