The J. Parker

Name: The J. Parker
Address: 1816 N Clark St, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (312) 254-4747
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.3

3.3

41 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Sitting proudly above Hotel Lincoln, The J. Parker offers the most spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Enjoy the unobstructed scenery from one of the atrium's 140 outside seats or 55 seats inside. The J. Parker is a perfect space for private events, or a night on the town. If you're interested in hosting an event for 10 or more people, please reach out to our Events Team here.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 254-4747
Website
http://www.jparkerchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ian Bush
Private party contact
Taylor Crowley: (312) 254-4672

Location
1816 N Clark St, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Lincoln
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Savory Burrata Toast
confit of cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, balsamic reduction, focaccia
Sweet Burrata Toast
raspberry coulis, toasted pistachios, sourdough bread
Chicago Beef Fries
italian beef, cheese, giardinera
Second City Wings
jumbo chicken wings, buffalo sauce
Hummus 3 Ways
red bean, black bean, roasted beet hummus, pita bread
Crab Cakes
lump crab, creole herbs + spices, green onion remoulade
Cauliflower Wings
tempura fried, buffalo sauce, blue cheese
Shrimp Ceviche
citrus marinade, fresh vegetables

MAINS

Fish Tacos
mahi-mahi soy marinade, sesame slaw greens, fries
Shrimp + Grits
shrimps, cheesy grits
Steak Frites
skirt steak, chimichurri, truffle fries, confit tomato garlic aioli

HANDHELS

Italian Chicken Sandwich
shredded roasted chicken, italian herbs + spices, pickled vegetables
Chicago Dog
frankfurt, onion, tomato, relish, mustard, celery salt, poppyseed bun
The "Parker"
double cheese burger, bourbon bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

2.9Food
3.2Service
3.9Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Hot spot
Chicago
Great for scenic views

41 Reviews

KS
KSKS
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service2ambience5
Loved the roof top views & the over all vibe of the restaurant. Our waitress was inattentive we could never find her. The food was mediocre. The drinks were ok but overpriced. You are really paying for the view. Which is stunning. I wouldn't come back to eat but I would come back to enjoy an overpriced drink and soak up the view
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience5
Great views. That’s about it. All of our brunch meals were cold, a few orders were wrong and no one checked in once the food was delivered to see if things were ok. It was not busy. Also refused to take more than 2 credit cards when all registers are fully equipped w the functionality.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Absolutely loved the vibe and the drinks were made well. One in our group wanted coffee but they were completely out. That’s fine, it happens, but the main issue was the food. The fish tacos were very fishy smelling and literally just a filet in a cold flour soft taco. That’s it. I’d definitely go back for drinks only.
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Maria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We had a reservation for dinner but when we arrived they didn’t have a table for us. The options were to sit in a living or to sit outdoor but with no service. Food wasn’t great (just a few options) and it took a while…
1 person found this helpful
SH
SarahH
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
My party did not have a good experience. While the views are great, the service and lunch was horrible. Half the table ordered salads which took an hour to receive and were missing key ingredients. The rest of our party’s food (which was another salad and tacos) took 20 extra minutes to arrive. The waitress was not proactive or apologetic in any way about the situation and when the bill came it had a “large parties” 20% gratuity applied despite our group only being 5 people. As we were walking out we tried to take a photo with the view and were told we couldn’t. For the price point, service, and food I will not be going back.
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kenb
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You really can't beat the value. I would have paid about 25% more for the experience we had. Staff is great. Food is great. Ambiance is great. My wife and I hope to make this our new Sunday Brunch Spot.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
View was great. Service good. Food ok. Probably a great place to have a beverage.
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EmilyXo1
Treasure Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tamara and I had a wonderful time overall. Thanks for the excellent service and beautiful day overall. Sincerely, Emily
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John
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
They did not honor my reservation. Confirmed the day before and we got there it was closed for a private event. Sucks we had people in town
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Did not honor or reservation made a month in advance for a party even after confirming the day before.
1 person found this helpful
CL
ColleenL
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The rooftop was a beautiful setting. We sat out on the deck which overlooks Lincoln park. Our service and drinks were great.
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KeirraK
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
they were very rude and unprofessional they asked us did we work there because we were dress so nicely and I felt very uncomfortable and then they have a rule as far as their kitchen doesn't open until 5:00 pm my reservation was at 4:30 pm I wasn't notified of that as well and I wouldn't recommend going there it would be a waste pf time u pay for service and food if they service was bad I can only imagine the food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
The kitchen was closed! The tables were not well kept. The scene on the rooftop was nice but the service was less than ideal.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience5
Awesome venue but they didn’t actually have food until 3 PM without any indication on the site. Showed up with a party of 8 only to have them let us know when we got there. Very nice staff and good place overall, but bad open table experience
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best birthday rooftop happy hour!! The waitress was so kind and friendly. Amazing views and loud energetic atmosphere.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
A group of friends in town for a girls weekend absolutely loved the view and the amazing friendly servers
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Did not honor reservation. Party of 7 had to sit on a couch made for 4 people
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Great ambiance but food wasn't good, wings was salty, drinks was terrible.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
I’ve never written one of these… Got seated at reservation time and no waiter for 30 -40 minutes. So, we went to bar and ordered a drink. Then waiter arrived and we were told “okay great.” Seemed insulted, and they walked away and we had to track down to order food. It was awkward. A gentlemen who got there when we did and didn’t have a reservation, got seated right after us and served in 5-10 minutes. Then after 1.5 hours the host told we had to leave for the next reservation. That’s after it took almost an hour to get food. Great views, but off night with service.
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LeaR
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
A beautiful view from hat suffers from poor service and so so food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The space is lovely but ruined by how loud it is. Some noise mitigation would greatly improve things.
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DustinF
Chicago
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
Came here for dinner & drinks before a show at Park West, sadly we found it to be terribly disappointing. •Reserved outdoor seating week in advance, was seated deep inside next to the restrooms! •The terrible dance music was pumped out so loud, we couldn't hear each other at a table for two! After finally receiving our two beers ten minutes after ordering them, not being able to speak to one another over the extremely loud and terrible music, we decided to slug our beers, not order food, and get out of that place asap! If you love expensive drinks and small plates served over loud trashy 4am club music, with scenic views & so so service, then you will absolutely love this place. I on the other hand wouldn't return if the paid me too!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience5
Terrible service, our drinks took over 30 minutes. Two of my friends ordered the same thing and one came out first with the rest of our meals coming out 45 minutes later when she was already done. Worst experience I’ve ever had here. They were out of almost everything we asked about on the menu and when we finally decided on the minimal options we had, the food took almost an hour.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
Terrible racist experience! Will not ever return back to that place
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Brian
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience5
Do not come here for food- only drinks. Kitchen was backed up and stopped taking orders at 1:30 pm. They forgot multiple other patrons orders/ ran out of food already ordered. Website explicitly says no reservations even though they now require reservations through open table- stated they were fully booked even though all time slots were available. Staff was friendly and drinks were good. Great view if you get the right table.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
The service was absolutely terrible, after waiting 30 minutes for our food the server told us 2 of the things we ordered they didn’t have. The bathrooms were a mess, no toilet paper or soap. The place is clearly understaffed and not well run. Our bill ended up being comped without even asking. It was such a disappointment and I will probably never go back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Service was horrible. The staff was overwhelmed. Very crowded on beautiful Saturday. Food was mediocre and avocado toast had almost no avocado. View is great
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dpkone
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2013
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great date spot, nice views, small plates and good drinks. Staff is friendly!
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LaRue
Denver
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2013
overall3food3service1ambience3
The J. Parker was a let down. They have a terrific view and I'm sure we'll come back just for that in the Summer. If you want to offer small sharing plates then you can't have a small menu with only 5 options. We ordered three things and still needed to get a sandwhich too. What happened to their "Create a Plate" menu? The drinks were fine. The service was awful. If you are a guest of the Lincoln then it would be very convenient to eat here, but nothing about J Parker makes this a destination spot. Boka dropped the ball on this one.
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Woland11
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2013
overall5food5service4ambience4
I booked a reservation (recommended) for my fiance's birthday and it worked out terrific. We had dinner first, which was very good, though the menu is small. Dinner can get pricey as the portions are small, but it is worth it as the flavors are excellent. Then we had some friends meet us. The staff at J. Parker was very accommodating to my requests. The views are terrific of downtown, Lincoln park, and the lake.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2013
overall3food4service5ambience4
The service was great. We had reservations and had to wait for a table for about an hour, due to the size of the restaurant when the outdoor seating is not open and the fact that some diners were taking their time. The staff did their best to give us timely updates and even offer a round of drinks and an appetizer on the house. The wait was worth it and the service alone would be a reason to go back. Thank you J. Parker.
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JAAC
New York Area
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2013
overall2food3service2ambience4
The view was fantastic, however the food was just okay and the service was just fair.
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GreatDinner
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2013
overall2food1service4ambience4
The portions are incredibly small and the menu is ridiculously limited. The items were overpriced. Their full menu would, in any other restaurant, be considered the menu for the bar area only. The menu needs to have much more variety and significantly larger portions. One member in our party joked that it's a good thing she prefers to use up her calories on wine and not food, b/c the portions were so small. When I go to dinner, I want standard sized portions with a good menu. Having pike burgers on the menu for an entree is fine. Having them be only (approx) 5" and served without any side dishes is absurd. Even for those restaurants that have everything a la carte, at least the side dishes are "large enough to share."
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2013
overall3food3service5ambience4
Good boutique hotel with small restaurant on the top floor. It's a good place to stop and havet tapas.
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84biztravel
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2012
overall3food4service3ambience4
I went there based on the open table note that J. Parker serves tapas. The menu at J. Parker was somewhat limited and is not tapas in the traditional sense. It might be considered small plates. That said I had their J. Parker burger and it was far from average. In fact, it was quite good for a burger. the atmosphere is more of a bar, but lively and enjoyable. I will definitely go back but adjust my dining expectations.
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Christian
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2012
overall2food3service1ambience4
The food was good. The menu is not extensive though, more similar to a fancy bar food menu than a restaurant. My dinner-mate ordered a burger ($15) prepared medium-rare, only to be told that the burgers are generally prepared medium well or well-done, and that the chef had to approve such an order. Who ever heard of such a thing. The service was also lackluster at best. The wine menu was too overpriced in comparison to the food items. No bottles of sparkling under $100. I bottle of regular Veuve for ~$140? Ridiculous.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2012
overall2food2service1ambience5
This place has a beautiful view and a great ambiance for cocktails. Sadly, the food is not good, the menu is limited, and the service was terrible. So come back for a cocktail and the view, but go somewhere else to eat!
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KC1968
Chicago
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2012
overall3food3service3ambience3
Sent on a Thursday night after the weather had gotten cold. Not much of an indoor spot, with the amazing views going on out on the roof. I will definitely come back when it's warm. Guessing everything improves when there are actually people in the place to serve.
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Huni
Chicago
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2012
overall4food3service2ambience5
A fun place with some interesting small plates. Amazing views of lake, Lincoln Park and the city in general. What is interesting is that it is high enough too get great long views (13th floor), but not so high that so you get a great and closer perspective of the park and city below. We were there recently in December so the outside was not open but I saw it and it is a great outdoor space. Excellent drinks and just a comfortable but vibrant bar scene. Our service was not bad, but a bit rushed and slightly indifferent.
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JenCohn
Chicago
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2012
overall3food3service4ambience5
Food was just ok, but service and the views were great.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The J. Parker offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 254-4747.

The J. Parker is rated 3.3 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1816 N Clark St, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ian Bush
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jparkerchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 254-4747
Private party contact
Taylor Crowley: (312) 254-4672

The J. Parker

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

STARTERS

Loaded Potato Soup

Goat Cheese Salad

Caesar Salad

SHAREABLE PLATES

Savory Burrata Toast

Sweet Burrata Toast

Chicago Beef Fries

Second City Wings

Hummus 3 Ways

Crab Cakes

Cauliflower Wings

Shrimp Ceviche

MAINS

Fish Tacos

Shrimp + Grits

Steak Frites

HANDHELS

Italian Chicken Sandwich

Chicago Dog

The "Parker"

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does The J. Parker offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The J. Parker restaurant rated?

Is The J. Parker currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information