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Sixteen

Trump International Hotel & Tower,401 N Wabash Ave, 16th Fl, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • (312) 588-8030
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  • Yu W.

    We had a conference nearby and we decided have dinner in this place. The restaurant located on 16th floor. After a brief waiting for our friend, we were seated at the table. The waiter was professional and he recognized our friends who had dinner the night before. A bottle of $160 Rosa starred the kick. The appetizer and following dishes are in small portion as previous reviews mentioned but the number added up. My Duck Liver Pâté and mushroom was delicious. The main dish of steak was OK. The popcorn in steak is creative but I prefer not. The dessert option is great and I love the IPA+chocolate combination. In average $200 a person.

    (5)

  • P S.

    An outstanding brunch, but I'm never going back as long as the place is even remotely associated with Donald Trump.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    Now, I will not claim ignorance over the pricing, but this came in at a hundo over what I had anticipated. However, when you dine at a fine dining establishment, and spend this amount of money, you had BETTER come away saying that it was a tremendous meal, or that it was in SOME way memorable for something other than the bill. Sadly, that was simply not the case at Sixteen. Also, I most certainly dropped this by a star when the chef substituted a wild mushroom risotto dish in place of a foie gras dish. I mean...c'mon...is rice for foie gras really a commensurate and fair substitution? Not in my book. For fine dining, I'm not going to make my way back here. While the space is super inviting, with tremendous views, it didn't leave an indelible mark whatsoever.

    (2)

  • karen l.

    I would recommend coming here for a nice brunch, food was good but not great yet the views are amazing. Dinner however was just that..okay. Nothing spectacular..I would pick another restaurant for a special occasion.

    (3)

  • Daniel S.

    This was a Thursday lunch destination for me, so I am thinking I am going to need to return for a dinner at some point. Which basically answers the question as to whether or not I feel Sixteen is worthy of a return visit. The answer is yes. Thematically, think curvaceous. As a design element, curvaceous is omni-present. Visit and you'll know that of which I write. As for the cuisine? Well, there is a very nice lunch menu that includes a pre fixe option, though I sampled the soup and the cobb salad. My theory is that you can always measure an establishment's worth by their willingness to conceive and produce good soups. In this department Sixteen did not disappoint. Although, were I to visit again, I think I would sample the pre-fixe. The staff was very attentive- without being overbearing- and well versed in the menu. An important point for a restaurant of this caliber. An added bonus, once construction is complete a nice terrace will beckon. I am told that in the evening the interior lights are kept to a minimum due to the luminosity of surrounding buildings. All told a delightful experience, but that is really to be expected. I wonder if that is damning with faint praise?

    (4)

  • Geoffrey P.

    Being robbed at gunpoint would have been a more positive experience than eating at Sixteen, at least then you would know that you're being robbed. I really wish I could give this place less than one star. Before last night I had never been to Sixteen, but I had heard that it was expensive and that the food was not any where near as good as described on the menu. I completely agree with both of those statements, except that saying its expensive is an understatement. The wait staff was friendly and courteous, which is to be expected when they're pulling down probably more than $500 a night in tips. The restaurant was clean, but really quite devoid of any kind of style or atmosphere. Apart from the views of the Wrigley, Tribune building, and the river there was nothing memorable or spectacular about the restaurant. My girlfriend and I ate there for Valentines day, and there was a Prix Fixe menu. Nothing about the food stood out to me except that the portions were extremely small and not particularly good. I left hungry and disgruntled I cannot conceive of a reason why I would ever go back to Sixteen. In a city of so many great restaurants I could list a number of places where you'd get so much more for at least half the price. If your interested in paying a lot for a name and no follow through then by all means go to Sixteen. If you care about not getting taken to the cleaners, having a satisfying meal, and dining in an environment that adds to the experience go elsewhere

    (1)

  • Elizabeth C.

    As if the food weren't stellar (it is), the service is incomparable. To wit: I was taken to lunch here with colleagues, and I ordered the duck confit. The waiter told me they were out of the duck (I was sad, as duck is one of my favorite things to have at an upscale restaurant). I ordered the roasted turkey sandwich instead (after having a bite of my friend's butternut squash risotto - holy amazing butteriness). The sandwich was quite nice, but after only a few bites, the waiter came back bearing - to my surprise and delight - the duck! I have no idea where he got it - quick run down to the river, perhaps? Who cares! It was delicious. But he apologized on behalf of the chef and said it was of course no charge. He then brought me a dessert, also on the house, as an extended apology (worth noting: I wasn't upset or angry; yes, I wanted my duck, but the turkey sandwich was enjoyable - this was all extended to me just because it's a classy place). As others have noted, the views are lovely (even on a frigid and overcast day), and no, it's certainly not for the faint of wallet - but the impeccable service and perfectly executed food justify the pricetag. Trump may have questionable taste in hairstyles, but he can build a damn fine building and put a helluva kitchen inside!

    (5)

  • Michelle R.

    This review is for Sixteen's terrace, which has had a nice makeover since the last time I was here. I agree with everyone else, it IS the best view of the city. . . additionally, it's a perfect view for the summertime fireworks. I usually just come for a couple cocktails with friends or to show off the city for any visitors. We post up at the bar and always seem to have the same couple bartenders - do they ever get a day off?? One is Lisa and she's AMAZING!! I told her what I like and she whipped something up for me and it's all I drink whenever I go there. If you ever go it's a cucumber- coconut mojito (made with vodka, I don't like rum). The drinks are a little pricey but you are paying for the ambiance. I hope Lisa is there next summer because I will definitely be back. Also, I'd like to mention that the lime-green dresses these poor girls have to wear are hideous!! I'm not sure who made that executive decision, but they should be fired. The Donald should be ashamed. They don't flatter anyone.

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    We had not been to Trump Tower, so decided to have drinks in SIXTEEN. Let's start with the fact that the bar looks like a small service bar placed in a hallway. There is absolutely ZERO wow factor about it. So typical of Trump: a generic cocktail -- rum and Coke, vodka and tonic is $18.00. I asked for a glass of red wine and got charged $24. There is no point whatsoever in visiting this space. There is nothing special about the room or decor, and certain it doesn't merit the ludicrous prices. Our bill for four drinks, tax and tip was $91.00. You really are a total SOB, Donald Trump! Never again.

    (1)

  • Kathy L.

    I only came up here for afternoon cocktails so this review might be biased. It was probably one of the nicest days of summer and I decided to come up here with a friend. The view was amazing and I think that is what I loved about it. Of the roof tops I have been to this summer, this was the best in terms of views. You are amongst the buildings instead of being high above them and you have an unobstructed view of the city. I know the stuff there is expensive, but you know that coming into this place (which is why I only went for cocktails). The drinks were good though. I got the snapdragon - muddled strawberry, grey goose, ginger ale, and prosecco. The taste of goose and prosecco didn't really mix in my opinion, so the second round I asked for club soda in place of prosecco....and ladies and gentleman, we have a drink winner! Overall, if you come here know that you will be charged an arm, a leg, and your first born but that you will have an amazing view of the city and if you pick the right day to go you can't beat it.

    (5)

  • David R.

    Beautiful restaurant with spectacular views of the river, and Chicago's unique architecture. Sophisticated but simple decor, highlights this grand space, with the focus on the view. The service was attentive with our waiter highlighting the chef's specialities and recommending some terrific wines from France, Italy and Napa. All perfectly complimented our meal. We started out with the scallop topped with foie gras, the pork belly and the tuna appetizers. The servings were generous and delicious. The scallop was perfectly cooked and the pork belly was both tasty and big enough to be an entree. The dinners were equally satisfying, including the perfectly cooked duck, the melt in your month butter poached lobster and the daily fish special. We finished with homemade date cake with banana ice cream and the chocolate cheese cake. Definitely a special occasion spot, as prices are high.

    (4)

  • nikki s.

    Sixteen is a true expression of "less is more". Upon entering the restaurant, I found what I call the "wine wall" a nice visual and was impressed with the elegant, yet simple decor with clean lines in neutral tones. Think large columns,yea high ceilings with a kick-a%! chandelier and plenty of depth with that killer view of the Wrigley and Tribune buildings. Service was wonderful with countless servers delivering our beautifully prepared vittles and enthusiastically spouting off their descriptions. Surprisingly, the place was absent of the snotty-vibe I was expecting. I can't say that the food wowed me or was especially exotic, but it was a good meal in general. Waaaay over-priced though, but I guess you're not just paying for the food; it's the experience as well. They seem very much into purees and froths. Stand-outs for me were the desserts: a honey goat cheese cheese cake and among other chocolate yummies were what tasted like chocolate covered expresso chips within a "sugar glass", if you will. The lobster cannolli were pretty tasty too. Sixteen is definitely not over the top--unless you're referring to the price. It was the subtle nuances that make the dining experience here special: the mini coconuts on the coconut ice cream, the production of the pouring of the lobster bisque, or even the warmed napkins for your lap. Although not mind-blowing, it was sophisticated food, simply stated.

    (4)

  • Yale S.

    This place is a solid 3 star. I really really wanted to give this place a 4 star...but I just couldn't justified it. The view is definitely one of the best in the city and the decor is impressive and fun. However, I am a food girl....and the food is "meh" and the view really doesn't make up for the price tag that comes with the chef's tasting menu. The most memorable thing of the meal was the pea soup- it inspired me to buy bag of frozen peas and made my own version...almost as good as they had it there, and the cheese plate- again, inspired me to stop by Wholefoods and picked up some fig paste and stinky cheese. Other than that, I don't remember much of the meal and I don't think I would be going back soon. oh one more thing- I think the wine was pretty decent, most places would mark up a 25 dollar bottle of wine and sell it for 120, but this place had a pretty good "deal" on expensive wine, where they only charge you twice the market price instead of 4x+, so I suppose that's a good thing eh?

    (3)

  • Kelly M.

    Amazing view TRUMPED by TERRIBLE SERVICE! I took my mom to Sixteen last week for her birthday. We had a nice table with an amazing view of Tribune Tower & the Wrigley Building. The food was good, expensive, but good and the presentation was nice. All of those nice things were TRUMPED by HORRIBLE service. We waited 25 minutes for our server to even approach our table and greet us. After we ordered she never checked back to see how everything was or if we needed anything. She just disappeared. She reappeared to ask if we wanted dessert and/or coffee, when we said no she disappeared again and came back with a dessert menu (15 minutes later) I had high expectations for this restaurant and one thing I thought would be stellar was the service and unfortunately it fell short. I would recommend going up to Sixteen for a drink on the terrace as the view is amazing, but as far as dining there - I will not go back. A restaurant that is as expensive as Sixteen should have a higher level of service.

    (2)

  • D. K.

    Went here for lunch on a Saturday. What a great spot! The view was beautiful, and the service was top-notch. The menu is very simple for lunch (obviously), but I really enjoyed the lobster roll. I'll definitely be back to try dinner!

    (4)

  • Elaine H.

    Here's the buzz I had heard about Sixteen, prior to visiting it myself: 1) You're paying for the spectacular view 2) The food is just ok 3) The place is way overpriced If this were a true/false quiz, the answer key would be: 1) T 2) F 3) T So, yes, the view is spectacular and yes, the prices are insane for what you get, but also the food is far better than I was expecting. You can't help but be blown away by the beautiful and elegant dining room whose decor is comprised of a giant chandelier and some of Chicago's most beautiful views. It really doesn't need much else. Everything we ate was actually quite good, with careful preparation and some interesting combinations of flavors. My boyfriend's braised pork ravioli was topped with a frothy corn sauce, not quite a foam, and the flavors worked wonderfully together. A perfectly cooked slice of duck breast was accompanied by a coconut-based sauce which was delicious and unexpected. Overall I think the quality and presentation of the food certainly puts the restaurant into a fairly high echelon of Chicago's fine dining establishments. Perhaps not swoon worthy in the manner of Everest, Alinea, or Spiaggia, but the emperor certainly has all his bits covered. The dishes are certainly expensive, especially considering that portions are very small. Appetizers run between $20-$30 and main courses $40-$50. Desserts are $15, and we barely even peeked at the wine list. If you have to ask, you can't afford it. Hell, if you have to work, you can't afford it. I opted for the tasting menu, which at $95 seemed fairly reasonable for the calibre of restaurant. However, be warned that this tasting menu is smaller than you'll find at other upscale restaurants. There were seven courses listed on the tasting menu, but two of them were literally single-bite dishes; the others were also very small, with the exception of the dessert, which was substantial, and the main course, which was about half a duck breast- a good size for a tasting main course. Additionally, the first course listed on the tasting menu was actually the same amuse bouche given to all of the customers, and the last course listed (petit fours) was also the same thing given to all of the customers, including those who had just ordered a la carte. That means that when you order the tasting menu, you're really only getting five courses for the $95, and not seven, since the first and last are included even if you don't order the tasting. This sort of makes it seem like the description of the tasting menu is inflated to look like a better value than it actually is, kind of like listing the bread, butter, or ice water. Everything on the menu was good, though I think having the crab salad amuse followed immediately by a similar lobster salad appetizer was not the best choice on their part. Service was very lovely throughout; waitstaff was attentive, pleasant, and very responsive- genteel and not a hint of snoot. To sum up: DO come here if you - enjoy feeling fancy and pampered - are in the mood for elegant, dainty, and often delicious dishes - love to see the clock tower of the Wrigley Building turn pink from the setting sun - own oil wells or islands DON'T come here if you - are prone to sticker shock or are worried about making rent - are very hungry and think that $95 worth of food should fill your belly completely

    (4)

  • Tio S.

    Amazing. This restaurant has to be one of the best in my consideration set. I'm not sure that I can even explain how good this place is during this review update...but I will try. I went here with my wife to celebrate our wedding anniversary (which we did last year too). We arrived at Trump about an hour ahead of our reservation, so opted to have a drink at rebar in advance of our dinner. We were not the only diners to do this; we recognized at least half a dozen of the restaurant patrons from rebar. I highly recommend the red dragon cocktail. Jalapeño infused vodka, fresh raspberries...it was spicy and delicious! My wife had an interesting banana raspberry cocktail, which was also really good. Great cocktails is just one of the things they do well at the Trump hotel and bars. After our pre-dinner drinks, we were seated in the main dinning room under the huge crystal chandelier. Yes, it is obnoxious and beautiful, just as you'd expect in the Trump hotel. The views were spectacular. You have a great view of the river, the Tribune clocktower, and on this particular Saturday, the downtown fireworks and Transformers filming on Michigan Ave. To start, we had a small taste of tuna tartar and enjoyed the bread service. The orange rolls were so good, I had two of them. For dinner, I ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings. I HIGHLY recommend getting the tasting menu. My courses included watermelon gazpacho; scallop with asparagus and corn relish; smoked duck with spicy polenta and pickled strawberries; 10 year aged Gouda with red pepper jam; and finished with chocolate cheesecake and sorbet dessert. Each course was unique, delicious, presently beautifully, and oh so memorable. I finished every single bit of food on each plate, and the wine pairings only made the meal that much more enjoyable. My wife had the steak, served with fresh, locally sources organic vegetables and potato croquet. She opted to get the truffle serving, and holy cow, was it worth it! They had a special where you could get table side truffle service from the executive chef for a whopping $35. According to our waiter, this was imported from Australia, and there's only four people that are licensed to bring this particular truffle into the US. Anyway - the truffles were shaved every so thinly and added a unique, earthy taste that served as the perfect accompaniment to the beef. A few things besides the food that made our dinner amazing include: (1) when they forgot to bring the dessert wine, the waiter automatically upgraded to a 20 year port; (2) my wife was offered the cheese course even though she didn't order the tasting menu; (3) the petit fours were perfect and served at the end of every meal; (4) the waiter walked us to the outdoor balcony and took our picture by the Tribune clocktower (even though there was a significant wait for an outdoor table); and (5) the dessert chef decorated our desserts for our anniversary which was a very nice touch. The service is what you would expect at a high-end restaurant: almost perfect. I highly, highly recommend sixteen fir your next special occasion. I can't wait tiger back there again.

    (5)

  • Eric Y.

    We went for Sunday brunch. The weather was specatacular that day and Sixteen rates one more star if the weather is nice because the views are so great. The brunch is a buffet and it is filled with many luxury items appropriate for the $65 per person tab. There is complimentary mimosa and fresh squeezed orange juice. There is breakfast station, omelet station, soup station (lobster bisque), cheese and charcuterie station, salad station, pastry station, sushi station, children's station, prime-rib station. The hot food station included duck breast with black sweet rice, huge diver scallops on polenta cake. Seafood station had huge prawns and king crab claws and legs. Also a dessert station that had many delicious sweets including desserts with edible gold, and droppers filled with honey to drizzle over the top. Service was personal and attentive. Plates generally got cleared from our table promptly. If you like quality over quantity, this is your place. The selections are perhaps not as numerous as some other places but the quality of the food is excellent.

    (4)

  • Annie T.

    I had the most amazing lunch. A nice, long and leisurely 2-hour lunch. Being wined and dined isn't shabby... it's for work, right? ;) Anyway, it's super fanc. From the doormen to coat check to host pulling your chair out for you. The meal: Chicken sandwich on multi-grain with bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. Accompanied with some sassy waffle fries made in truffle oil. Jesus, truffle always makes me weak at the knees. I also got a fake mojito (heeey i had a proposal to write back at the office). Truly thirst quenching. It was so good, I was waiting for the buzz to hit and for my face to turn red (yes, that's one of many things that happen when I get tipsy). For dessert? Pineapple lychee glazed cheesecake with a dried fruit wafer on top. Too pretty to eat. psshh stupid cliche. I conquered that thing. Every last bite. I basically needed to be rolled out of Sixteen. Scrumptious lunch. Won me over. Phenomenal service, food and atmosphere... worth the $20 for a sammich? Perhaps so. Sometimes you just need fanc. Lunch at the Trump. Yes, please.

    (5)

  • Matt L.

    I've never written on Yelp before, but I felt compelled because Sixteen was such disappointment. The experience wasn't even worth half of what we paid. Went to Sixteen with my wife to celebrate our anniversary and it basically sucked. For starters, when they called to confirm my reservation they told me there would be "Happy Anniversary" menus. Never happened. We get there and the restaurant is half empty (bear in mind this was a Saturday night), and they dump us off in a corner table. The waiter never once said anything about our anniversary even though it was supposed to be pre-arranged. No big deal. The waiter was not the brightest guy in the world either - or maybe it was his first day on the job. Every dish that came out it was obvious that he memorized exactly what to say. I didn't bother embarrassing him by asking a question about the ingredients or how the dish was prepared. In addition, there was no arch to the dinner whatsoever. Each dish that came out the waiter would just say his lines and leave. Multiple times during the dinner we had to ask the waiter to fill our water glasses. This is a fine dining restaurant ... not-to-mention the restaurant was only half full! Ridiculous. Lastly, the desert sucked. It was literally apple prepared five different ways and was served with.......you guessed it, apple cider! If you don't have a thing for apples then you're screwed. Unless you're idea of a good time is spending $400, getting crappy service and eating marginal food, I would recommend going somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Igor Z.

    I went for brunch on Feb 20th. We had the semi-private room reserved facing the lake...amazing views. Food and service was amazing. This was the best buffet food I've ever had...period. Service was amazing. I went for a family bday, we are Russian, which means you have to drink vodka while you're eating, my grandfather would be ashamed if I wasn't drinking. This means my grandfather brought vodka in a water bottle and started pouring us shots in our coffee cups. Instead of doing shots, my uncle and I decided to order fresh squeezed juice (amazing), and pour our vodka in the juice (I couldn't make up this story if I tried). For all of you alcoholics out there, and I know most of you are, I highly recommend spiking your juice here...you can thank me later.

    (5)

  • Adam S.

    Framing: My good friends took me and my partner out to dinner at this restaurant. I did not see the final bill because my friend was paying and that would be rude. Thus, my comments are based on pricing from the menu. We went here while construction on the building was still underway, as I believe it still is. The good: Great food with wonderful flavors. Amazing view, if you can get somewhere near the windows. The bad: The smallest bar ever for an upscale restaurant. EXTREMELY overpriced. Snooty service at the hostess stand, bar, and some of the waiters. My question is whether Trump will give up on the restaurant before he gives up on the building. I think they need to try again. Chicago typically does not tolerate bad value food and ok service for a very long time and I'm not sure there are enough tourists in this neighborhood for this restaurant to survive. One of the worst values for the money in the City of Chicago in my opinion. Because it is pricier than North Pond and the servings much smaller than a normal restaurant, I give it two stars to North Pond's 3. Sixteen has really good food and decor, but is just way too pricey for the uber small servings.

    (2)

  • Miguel R.

    This place was so classy and 5 star that you have to experience it if you come to Chicago, live in Chicago, or just fly over Chicago. The meal was amazing. I don't remember exactly what the preset courses were, but I have to say that if it wasn't for the preset menu - I never would have chosen some of those plates, and experienced the taste of bliss. Our server was top notch, and even when one of the plates wasn't all that good - he immediately replaced it with a better one. Trump really did a class act with this restaurant.

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    We had dinner here Dec. 26th. We had the "blind" tasting menu, which is where you leave it to the chef to decide what to serve (8 courses). Dinner was good, not great. The foie gras was not good and there was a scallop dish that was very salty. The best dish was a beef dish that we requested that was featured on the five-course tasting menu. If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten the five-course tasting menu. Eight dishes is too many, especially when they are not all awesome. Service was ok. Had to ask for more butter and water a couple of times. Overall, nice experience but would not come here again for the tasting menu. Would come for an entrée and a couple of drinks to enjoy the view and people watch, which is really what this restaurant is about.

    (3)

  • Joanna P.

    Great service and great food! coctails start from $15 and entrees start from $40

    (5)

  • Jeff N.

    We did just the Terrace Bar for dessert and not the full restaurant experience. Actually, such a long wait, that we sat inside, but near the window. What a spectacular view. And the all the beautiful people! We got out of there for $32. Dessert $15, coffee 2 @ $5, plus tip. Probably a record for this place. Service was VERY slow, but the waiter tried hard, but clearly was overwhelmed. Perhaps short staffed? It took us 15 minutes to get our order placed, 45 minutes to get our coffee, and 55 minutes before the dessert arrived. But sitting and waiting in a place this beautiful makes the wait tolerable. Our wonderful chocolate dessert was elegantly presented. Epilogue: I had visions of the Miller Beer guy coming in to take away all of the Miller High Life. 'Regular' Beer is $8 and it goes up from there. Also, wife and I both stopped in the respective bathrooms on the way out. BOTH were out of towels! All I can hear in my head is The Donald telling the bathroom attendant, "YOU"RE FIRED!!"

    (3)

  • Gnarly T.

    the wine list was mediocre at best and completely inaccessable (basic willamette pinot for $150 is rediculous). the service was the only good part. very attentive but a little stuffy. the food was lackluster and outdated. i had veal loin that had been seared and roasted but didnt taste like anything. it was served with risotto that was way overcooked and felt like eating mushy oatmeal (for $42!) my girlfriend had 4 scallops and a fingernail sized splat of cavair from where wasnt even mentioned...oops all for the modest price of $44. and our dining companion chose new york strip which again was cooked to a nice medium rare but lacked any aromats or evidence of basting in the pan. and SALT everything was underseasoned. the interior was decorated very well, typical trump, but thats not chicago thats vegas. the view was also nice but i was seated facing the wall rather than the window oh well. sorry sixteen your service is ok but the food doesnt deserve that michelin star. if i want overpriced food with gaudy overdramatic decor ill go to vegas.

    (2)

  • R O.

    I had a very nice time and an enjoyable experience at Sixteen. Everything is executed to near perfection save for one really really important thing: the food. The views are very cool, the ambiance is pitch perfect, the service was amazing--all this was five stars. But the food... and thus the price... well that left something to be desired. That's not to say that the food was bad, it wasn't. But it was disappointing. I got the tasting menu and while there was nothing wrong with any of the dishes, over all I was disappointed. The duck, which was the main course, was very average. However, the two previous courses were outstanding. My dessert was extremely average. And for the price was being charged, I do expect something better than average. My fellow diners all tended to agree (they for the most part dined À la carte), the appetizers were successes, the main courses far too average, and the desserts just didn't get it done. While I'm happy to have come here, and would get a drink at the bar without a second thought, there are too many places that execute dinner far better at either the same or lower price. My issue with Sixteen is more the value of what I was getting over anything else... which makes this rating seem harsher than it probably should be.

    (3)

  • Chrissy N.

    I just think it is overrated as far as the cuisine goes. DO- go here for the ambiance, for the elegance, for the views, for the location, for the luxury, for a romantic meal. DO NOT- go here for luxurious service (it lacks), go here for outstanding food. I went here to screen this place for some international VIPs coming to town for my work. They are TOUGH customers. So I have a very strict check-list that I go through when I visit a new restaurant. I went her at about 2:30 for lunch on a weekday. EMPTY. But service was still slooooow, and unattentive. The dining room was breathtaking, but we soon grew tired of the meal. The desserts were yummy as was the coffee, but that's all I'd recommend going here for.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    Hmm...4 stars or 5? We did the blind tasting menu and it was fantastic although, I do recall being less-than-thrilled with a few of the offerings. Then again, that happened at French Laundry, too. And there were several courses that were lick-your-plate good... Plus the view was lovely and service was flawless... Ok, 5 stars it is.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Not even with 16 birthday wishes could this place hold up to all its hype. When I called to make a reservation the reservationist was very accommodating very pleasant and made me excited to dine here for my man's birthday. When we came in the views are indeed amazing. We were seated directly in the windows and it set the tone. The service was very accommodating and professional. There were however, unforgiveable details I have three major complaints: The wine director, the manager on duty, and the dangerous piece of glass/crab shell that my boyfriend found in his first course. We opted for the chefs tasting and I had inquired to do the wine parings. I was pushed so hard in the wine paring direction by both the wine director and our server that they almost moved my seat. When the wine director was describing the pairings they just seemed a little funny and uninspired. Also, not all six courses come with a paring and I was a little turned off by that. I'm taking the sommelier exam next month so I'm particular about wine. I oped for two bottles instead, one white and one red. I told the wine director my plan and he replied, "fine". I know, scary right? When he opened the bottle it was one of the worst displays of wine service that I have ever seen. The label was backwards when presented to me, the bottle was opened away from our table and the "director" let the cork give a huge pop! when he opened the bottle. He then slammed the bottle down. He was obviously pissed that I didn't do the parings. This was beyond inappropriate. I told the wine director at my restaurant and he was so appalled that he couldn't stop letting out huge exaggerated gasps. So, when we got our first course it was not good. A crab salad surrounded by summer cantaloupe with micro-greens in a pineapple vinaigrette. The melon overpowered the whole dish and there was a micro green in the mix that tasted really strong and bitter, almost like rotting. My boyfriend had these black balls in his salad that were hard and almost the texture of a snail shell. There were none in my salad so I know it was something that was not meant for the salad. Also he then felt something sharp and hard in his mouth as it nicked his tongue, he spit it out, it looked like a chard from a broken plate. I picked it up and it was so sharp that it could have easily pierced my finger. We let the back waiter know. A few minutes later, a very nervous Asian woman approached our table and this is what she said word for work, " Hi, (nervously grinning) I understand that you THINK that there was glass in your food, just so you know, it was the shell of the crab. Well, anyways...have a good night!" It was weird and disheartening. As a member of the management team at my restaurant, this really urked me. She never introduced herself or said that she was sorry....and not like it was necessary but our bill was not adjusted in any way and no deserts or anything has been done to express that they had done anything wrong. There was no fault admitted at all, and this is what bothered me most. Had he swallowed that he would have internal injuries!! I just don't even know how to react to that. For other situations like this in the future, because they will happen, I fear for their guests. I didn't want to make a huge deal about it to ruin our night anymore than it had already been terribly destroyed so I oped to write the general manager the next day. She finally called me two days later to follow up and seemed very board by my issue. She kept saying over and over again , "I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your evening with us." Her grand gesture was offering me to come in again and have the tasting menu and she would send out a "complimentary extra course". WTF?!? As if I would ever return to a death trap restaurant such as sucksteen. I'm livid. I don't care who you are or where you came from...this is totally wrong on so many levels. Had this happened to one of my guests I would have made every effort possible to correct it. I am appalled and disgusted. I've contacted the news channels, the health department, and the better business bureau as well as all of my industry friends that I've been making for the past 10 years in the industry. Good luck 16! If you care about your well being at all, DO NOT DINE HERE. Its a complete and total train wreck

    (1)

  • Shelley M.

    I was here recently for a corporate holiday party. The service was incredible. Beautiful restaurant with an amazing view of downtown from an angle you don't normally get to see. I can't speak for the prices, since I didn't pay, but I know they're high. Exceptional food quality though and service though. We had a set menu with 4 courses and I'm allergic to tree nuts. I was unable to eat most of the dishes as is. They were very accommodating, leaving off nuts or swapping portions of the meal for something else. Also they were really good about letting me know that something may have shared a common plate with tree nuts. With that being said, here's what I had: Salad - wouldn't have been exciting on its own but had the most amazing aged balsamic vinaigrette (and I hate balsamic anything, normally!) & cracked black pepper Scallops - delicious, enough said! Dover sole - I had never heard of this fish but it was not fishy tasting, delicate & moist, I really liked it Pumpkin cheesecake - very, very good Also had a pinot noir that was pretty good. I would likely return to dine here, if I had the money.

    (4)

  • giggity G.

    chilled lobster salad is out of this world!! Dining high in the sky with the birds - yes please! Amazing views, lovely service and delicious menu choices. My only critique is that the steak tasted good, but didn't look very good. Minor issue. Absolutely romantic and wonderful. Come for lunch if you want to be nice to your pocket book.

    (4)

  • Libby R.

    Yeah babes. This is great. Or maybe I was just having a great day. Straight from a grand tasting at the Ritz, 3 of us headed over here around happy hour time. It was happy! All of us had really wonderful drinks (although, I don't remember what I had, just that it had champagne in it), and the place was airy with great music that set a nice mood. Then off to dinner elsewhere... I will be back for dinner, and I will be back for the patio.

    (5)

  • Karan V.

    I went here with my family to celebrate an occasion recently. I can safely say that it was one of my best meals of 2009. It is a small, intimate dining room with expansive views of the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and the rest of the downtown cityscape. The decor is modern and there's a huge chandelier in the middle of the dining room. The service is what you would expect -- impressive, but not overbearing. Our server was very attentive and would take care of every little detail, but he never seemed overbearing. At our table, we ordered 2 ducks, 1 strip steak, and 1 lobster and all of them were made and presented impeccably. The desserts are also highly recommended. The only reason I'm going to say 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the price. The prices are more comparable to what you would expect a dinner like this to go for in NYC -- I haven't seen too many places in Chicago trying to pull this off. After all, the Donald is from NYC, so it is to be expected. I also toured the hotel while I was here. I thought it was nice... but very empty and overpriced. Once again, there is a wide selection of properties in the Loop that charge much less for rooms than the Trump Tower, and offer comparable amenities and service. The Sofitel, James, and W come to mind.

    (4)

  • Sara D.

    So this review is actually for the terrace. Duh, it's awesome! It was really by coincidence that we even stopped by, after a busy Sunday downtown, we found ourselves near the Trump Building, and thought we'd just have a look around and go have drinks somewhere more affordable. But somehow we ended up in a cozy couch on the terrace with some tasty drinks. Sunday night was a great night to go. Small, non-existant crowd, very chill atmosphere. Keep in mind, if you are like us and trying to save a buck or two, the drinks are high (although not unreasonable for a downtown joint.) I had a glass of wine for $12 and a beer for $8. After sunset, it was chilly, so we ended up getting coffee and the view is spectacular, definitely worth a few extra bucks for drinks. They even give you a little bowl with some fancy snack crackers. Our waitress was very friendly and although we were dressed casually, we felt very comfortable. I'm sure the place has a different vibe on Fridays/Saturdays, but Sunday is a nice evening to go. Maybe we can go to the restaurant for a special occasion. As a side note, we realized when we got home later that night that we'd left a package there from our days shopping. We called and they located the item and kept it safe until I could pick it up later in the week. Thanks!

    (4)

  • Jeanus T.

    It's a beautiful restaurant with one of the best views in Chicago. The food is definitely great. Service here is phenomenal. Definitely check out the terrance area as it's got the greatest view in Chicago! I took out one star for the portion of the food. I feel that for the amount of money they charge, they could have been a little bit more generous on the amount of food.

    (4)

  • Natalie F.

    The best rooftop with the most breathtaking view of the city!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    I had very high hopes for my first visit to Sixteen for lunch. When we stepped off the elevator on the 16th floor of the Trump tower we were warmly greeted by 2 staff members and offered drinks while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The restaurant itself is very modern with clean lines and amazing views of the Chicago skyline. We were seated in the main dining room that holds one amazing chandelier, floor to ceiling windows and abundant natural light. The decor was beautiful and very tasteful. The waiter arrived to take our drink order and I informed him that I was the vegan in the party who called ahead. He stated that they were aware of my dietary preference. When I asked him what on the menu was vegan he flatly told me nothing but there were 2 items that the chef could make vegan. To say the least, I was a little taken aback by this. I asked if renowned Executive Chef Frank Brunacci was planning to prepare me something special. I did give them 2 month's notice to prepare for our group. His answer was no that those were my choices. He took our drink order and left. The rest of the interaction between me and my waiter was just plain weird. He seemed to avoid me at all costs. Maybe he felt bad? Shortly after a manager came over to speak with me, asking what they could do for me? I found this very odd and embarrassing because I was with a rather large group from work and I was being singled out about my diet. Other vegans will understand this. We just want to eat good food like the rest of you and not be a hassled about our choices. My plan to call ahead and come in under the radar with my request didn't work or the restaurant just didn't care enough to accommodate me. Like I mentioned I had high expectations. The waiter came back with our drinks. I ordered a concoction called soul cleanser which was a combination of blended strawberries, basil and lemon juice. It was very good and I would have order another if it weren't for the $9 price tag. Now on to the food. My choice was a $26 mixed green salad or a $17 panini. I went with the panini. Work was paying so I could have had both but the dressing wasn't vegan so why bother. The sandwich arrived on grilled white bread not panini bread with a melange of roasted zucchini, squash and red pepper. The bread was very soggy and since they didn't put any sauce on the sandwich it was also very dry. The veggies were bland and unmemorable. I mean really, this is the best that a well respected chef could come up with? Vegans are always served those same 3 veggies and we are sick of them! We are not impressed with grilled vegetables and that is just so lame for the chef to do that. He should be embarrassed. I also ordered the waffle cut fries, which were amazing. They were crisp, golden and had just the perfect amount of salt to them. The drizzled truffle oil was a nice touch as well. All the dishes were creatively presented and the opinion of the group was mixed. Two women ordered the burger and one thought is was good and the other just ok. They had nothing that I could sample for dessert. I was not even offered fruit. Nor could I have coffee because they did not have a non dairy creamer. I wanted this to be a great experience. A place to add to the list of a non veg friendly places that was willing to try to accommodate a vegan. I think that a really progressive chef would be up for the challenge and take pleasure in creating something outside of their comfort zone. I don't think I would go back on my own.

    (2)

  • Abby T.

    The service was a 3. Our server seemed nervous! The food's presentation was a 4. The food's taste was a 3. They weren't serving anything special. I mean, it was halibut, scallops and the like. How about some halibut cheeks or wagyu beef? Let me first say that the view was VERY nice!!! My friend and I were initially taken aback by the view.... But they really need to put curtains on the side windows... If you've been there, you know what I mean. The room is dimly lit, a very romantic ambience. I keep describing it as a good proposal spot!! :) I think the chandelier is a bit Dynasty for my taste. We started at the little bar in the hall, while they set our table up. Yes, we were a little late for our reservations, but the restaurant was not full by any means. I opted for one of their specialty cocktails w/ apricot liqeur, brandy and some other things. The rim of the glass was coated with cinnamon. A bit too much actually...it left me quite--well, thirsty!! The vichyssoise was ok, a tad on the salty side. I really only had like 3 spoonfuls. The scallops I had as my entree were nothing to write home about. My friend ordered the halibut and seemed pleased, but he said he'd had better meals for that amount of money. I agree wholeheartedly. We ordered dessert which was A LOT better than the entrees. They also brought us out some tiny desserts, which I did not try. Man!!! I will have to return b/c I did not see what everyone was so impressed with....although I doubt my review will change much after a 2nd visit.

    (3)

  • Charlotte Y.

    Why is it the more you pay, the more you expect? Every time I dine at a high end/high profile restaurant, I seem to expect more and when I don't get it, I'm disappointed. The caveat that makes me second guess myself is that if I had the same experience I had at Sixteen this weekend, but at half the price, I would have given 5 stars instead of the 3 here. Generally speaking, the food was above average to tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my $40.00 scallop dish (think 3 scallops) and only... only half liked by deconstructed Caesar salad (the egg, although poached perfectly was just too much in volume as compared to the 3-4 pieces of greens accompanying it... and the pork belly on the side was... a bit dry, which isn't typical considering the amount of fat found on pork belly - let's put it this way: all I could taste was egg). Desserts were altogether yummy, although I've tasted them all before (or at least that's how I felt) at other restaurants in the city (i.e. nothing new or inventive from my point of view). Service was spot on and well tailored. We really had no complaint on this end. The dining room was... not my fave. Although there was the obvious wonderful view, I found the room to be sterile in that hotel kind of way (granted, it is in a hotel). Be forewarned, however,... if you are with a large party, the restaurant will need to split the group into 2 or more tables. If you're a New Yorker and you're used to this, then you have nothing to worry about. If, however, you are from Chicago, you're just going to have to get used to it.

    (3)

  • Emily M.

    I would be giving Sixteen 2 stars if not for the fact that I've only been there for lunch, and I don't really feel it's fair to judge a restaurant in a negative fashion by lunch alone. That being said, every time I've been for lunch I've been sorely disappointed. Well, except the view, which is truly fantastic, but not worth the sub-par experience. I'd rather eat at Naha and look onto Clark street any day of the week. (Plus, can anyone explain to me why, in August, when it's 75 degrees and there is not rain in the forecast for a week, they would not have the terrance open at noon??? This is interview season and there are plenty of business lunches to be had... Many of us sunlight-deprived office people would like to sit outdoors. I, for one, was sorely disappointed to sit inside on such a gorgeous day, but at least we were able to take the water taxi back to the office.) For one meal I had scallops, and for another I had fish. Both dishes were fine, but I've had far better at many of the other fine restaurants in Chicago. The appetizers and desserts were also underwhelming. So much so that I don't even remember what I had. The only thing I honestly remember from the meal is looking at the bill (and who care? work paid..) and thinking "Jesus, that is the most expensive diet coke I have ever had." Which is not a good sign, seeing as I don't really care about price (particularly when someone else is paying) if the meal is worth it. When I leave a restaurant thinking only of overpriced diet coke? BAD SIGN. After all, I'd probably pay $20 for a drink if it gave me the chance to eat somewhere fabulous. Fabulous sixteen is not. Doesn't it say something that I enjoyed the water taxi ride more than my lunch?

    (3)

  • Angel S.

    I wouldn't go so far as to fire Trump for creating this restaurant because the views are amazing, the staff is very attentive (almost to the point of annoying, but not quite) and the ambience is consistent with what you'd find in a higher end hotel. Maybe I just made the wrong food choice? Since we were there for lunch, I had the soft-shell crab sandwich. The bread was soaked in butter, the crab was over cooked and it fell apart before I was even halfway through!! One of my co-workers ordered the same thing and she was just as disgusted as I was. Another girl with us ordered the pulled pork sandwich and they put on more cheese than pork... not what I would have expected at all. The bill? $247 - 4 Sandwiches and 1 Bottle of Veuve

    (2)

  • Alissa B.

    Having drinks at Sixteen was on my summer fun list and I am happy that I was able to cross that off the list this weekend! We arrived at Sixteen on Friday, around 7 and were told there was a wait, with 15 parties in front of us. We thought we'd have one drink at the bar inside and see where we were then. Plan worked and right as we were finishing up inside, we had a table ready outside. We had a perfect 2 person table overlooking the river, and like everyone else says, the views are amazing. The menu though, holy cow! I was ready to pay for some overpriced drinks but it was shocking how much higher the drinks were outside than inside. I would definitely suggest checking this place out... for one drink.

    (3)

  • A B.

    Decided to take my husband here for his birthday. I'm going to break this down below: View: The view is nice, I particularly liked the fireworks, it was very romantic. Now let's get down to the serious stuff.....the food! The area is not that big so if you want to be seated by the window request it when making reservations. Food: I ordered a Pomegranate Martini, it was AWESOME! Oh my god, love at first sip. For appetizer we had the Scallops and a Pasta dish, both were amazing! For main entree we both ordered the Filet, I got White Truffles on mine...the filet came with Escargot and Oxtail It was so delicious, we both cleaned off our plates. For dessert, we ordered some milk chocolate cake, it was fantastic, we almost licked off the plate, until we realized we were at Sixteen. Service: Great service, all of the waiters were very nice and informative and they paid a lot of attention to us but weren't annoying. Overall, great experience, I can't wait to go back. It is pricey but not crazy, the portions were plenty for us, we were stuffed when we left.

    (4)

  • April W.

    The hotel and the restaurant were beautiful. I ordered a lemon drop martini and it was delish! My friend had the ginger martini and she also loved them. The view was amazing.

    (4)

  • Raven C.

    I still need to venture back to Sixteen for the full on dining experience, but the lite bites and cocktails we had while there were wonderful. They also had a very nice wine selection. The view from the Terrace is stunning, and throw in the Wednesday night fireworks at Navy Pier and you have a perfect Ladies Night Out. The other patrons there with us were also very friendly & chatty. The waitstaff was prompt and attentive, although the bartender clearly needed some extra hands that night. All in all though, good times were had.

    (4)

  • Jennie L.

    Loved it! I would compare this to Michael Mina. (So glad Chicago lifted the ban on Foie Gras! whew.) Be prepared to drop roughly $200.00 per person if you'll be drinking wine, but for a five-star dining experience, it's well worth every penny. Even my snotty Chucky-T's lovin' friend was impressed with what Sixteen had to offer! And with a great view, you may just catch the Navy Pier fireworks if you go on the right night! (only negative thing I have to add: the filtered water tastes funny here...spend the $12.00 on the water and you'll be a much happy camper.)

    (4)

  • Steven N.

    Sadly disappointing. I had high hopes for finally trying Sixteen when relatives came to Chicago to visit. Our server disappeared for long periods of time, but not in the "leave the table to their conversation and not bother them" way but rather it was in the "our glasses of water are always empty" kind of way. The amuse-bouche, though of course not the main reason for visiting, was bland and uninteresting. My pork belly was very dry and underwhelming. Another diner at our table had a simple balsamic salad to accompany her meal, that I had a few bites of; neither of us could stomach much of it because it was so insanely salty, which is bizarre.. I've never had an over-salted salad. The setting is, of course, lovely, but unfortunately the meal was very disappointing and the service wasn't up to par, at least for our visit.

    (2)

  • Dana J.

    Huge prices for bad food. AND DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU ARE VEGAN. Ok, I know...the menu has absolutely nothing on it for vegans aside from 1 or 2 of the salads, but I was forced to eat here due to a party. Calling ahead and hearing "oh we get vegans all the time, don't worry" made me feel a little better. I saw the prices at this place and figured hey, they can most likely hook me up. My husband and I had recently been to Charlie Trotter's where (I am not kidding) I had my own vegan chef. It was an amazing experience. Again, a very pricey place so you would expect them to cater to your allergies/dietary restrictions anyway, but I was still happily surprised. (I should have probably mentioned I am allergic to all things dairy, and a vegetarian, which pretty much makes me a vegan by default). Anyway, we sat down to some bread, which even the manager couldn't tell me was vegan or not...after waiting a bit, the waiter came over and told me that the quinoa and spinach had butter in it (so I guess it's pre-made...wow). He really had nothing left to say about what I could eat so I suggested pasta with veggies, which is what I would get at say, TGIFridays....again, wow. He said he would check with the chef to see if he could do it. Are you kidding me? Ok, whatever. Get the pasta (my husband had the crab cake sandwich), and we are terribly disappointed. Me, understandably so...but my husband was really quite shocked at the low-quality food. It wasn't really bad, just unremarkable. He actually put mayo on it so that it had a little flavor. Most of the rest of our party were not impressed either. The only things that were satisfactory were the view (of course) and the espresso (and they actually had SOY MILK)!! Anyway, I would expect such an "upscale" place would be able to accommodate a vegan...an executive chef makes a pretty penny, you would assume he would have something other than spaghetti and olive oil up his sleeve for someone like me. I have been to much less expensive places that went out of their way to try to get me something that was at least tasty. I don't expect anyone to run out and get some seitan to make, let's say, the buffalo chick-un wrap at Handlebar YUMMM. But at least make some kind of effort or gesture. You charged my family an arm and a leg. Oh and p.s.--You might not want to freeze your butter. all of the non-vegans at my table had a hell of a time buttering their bread due to the fact that it was rock hard. I'm calling Anthony Bourdain.

    (1)

  • EV G.

    The restaurant is stunning, beautiful, and unlike the man Trump, not at all tacky. The food was excellent. My husband had the 5 course tasting and I ordered off the menu so between the two of us, we probably tasted 7 different things. Everything was really good, the only bad aspect to the meal was the petit fours they serve you on the house at the end of the meal. I guess its nice that they throw in some little dessert bites but they tasted horrible. I mean its free - but its bad - so just don't bother. Pricey - yes, sure. Though I'm not sure its any pricier than any comparable fancy restaurant in Chicago. So go knowing it is $$$$, go for a special occasion and enjoy! When the terrace opens, they will have a slightly more 'casual' menu for terrace dining, whatever that means. Not sure if it will be any less expensive.

    (4)

  • Pam N.

    After reading some of the reviews prior to posting this I feel there is some clarification that needs to be done. I wish I had known this prior to visiting the 16th floor. I plan to review all three since I got a taste of each 1. There are three different bars/restaurants that reside on the 16th floor of the Trump Tower in Chicago. There is an outdoor seating area called 'The Terrace at Trump,' 'Bar at Sixteen' which is the indoor bar and is COMPLETELY separate from both 'Sixteen' and the 'Terrace' and then there is the Ultra-fine dining experience of 'Sixteen.' 2. 'Sixteen' is fine dining. It is not your steak and potato, sit in leather chairs with a big ol' glass of wine and be done with with your meal in an hour. You are going to be there for a while. Sit back, relax, enjoy the beautiful view (because it is stunning!) and prepare yourself for a fabulous meal that tantalizes the tastebuds and leaves you wanting more. The 'Bar at Sixteen' is COMPLETELY disappointing. Don't waste your time or your wallet because you will never see a waitress to take your order and you will spend your time standing at the bar waiting for the harassed bartenders to recognize you. The wait for two drinks (Bourbon, straight and a Manhattan) was about 5-7 minutes after placing the order and on top of that it was $35. The Manhattan - Completely watered down. I will give credit to the bartender on the bourbon straight......he filled it to the brim. But bourbon isn't supposed to be filled to the brim so they didn't score points for that. 'Terrace at Trump' - Prepare yourself for massive confusion at the hostess stand. You can't take your drinks from "Bar at Sixteen' out onto the Terrace (or at least that is what the hostess told us when we still had half of our drinks to finish before we could proceed to the Terrace.) We never made it out to the terrace and to be honest I'm happy about that because the waitresses looked like they were running around with their heads cut off. It seemed chaotic and I wondered how many people were actually getting served. Sixteen - ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! This rivals TRU in presentation, quality and service. The Chicago Skyline is an added bonus and makes you proud to call this wonderful place home. Beautiful interior and intimate. We did the tasting menu and I have no complaints (the Fois Gras was the best thing I have ever had - better than the French Laundry and TRU). The sommelier was very good at pairing our meals with fabulous wines. It was my husbands birthday and the wait staff at 'Sixteen' made every effort to make the evening special for him. Even including 50 year old cognac to end his evening. I'm not trying to sound pretentious with this next statement but after reading some of the reviews about the meal taking too long and hovering wait staff I feel compelled to state.........This is a Fine-Dining Experience. Your every whim is accommodated. There are people there to assist with the wine menu if you are struggling. Your water glass will never be empty. You will be there for a while because to enjoy good food like this takes time. Each course is painstakingly prepared so why would you want to gulp it down in 5 minutes. If you can't appreciate that then don't waste your time or the efforts of the chef and his staff.

    (5)

  • Candyce P.

    If you want a special dining experience, please go to Sixteen. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here, and could not have picked a better place. The place is beautiful, elegant, and nicely lit - and of course, the views are to die for. Service was well-timed and everything ran like clockwork! Immaculate, in fact. We chose that evening's prix-fixe menu, which included more courses than what was listed. Knowing that it was our anniversary, they brought a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries with a chocolate placard that read "Happy Anniversary". Very classy. The details in this place are what make it so special and beautiful. Every serving plate, etc is a little piece of artwork in itself. Of course it is on the higher end of the budget, but definitely a lovely special occasion restaurant to add to your list.

    (5)

  • David K.

    While it was expensive in true Trump fashion we felt like it was still a good value. The food, wine and atmosphere exceeded our expectations. We each had the tasting menu with wine pairing and everything we tasted was a wow.

    (5)

  • Sharon C.

    Absolutely the best dining experience I have ever had.

    (5)

  • Sean D.

    I took the advice of another yelper and tried this out over brunch/lunch before taking the chokingly expensive plunge for dinner. The service here is impeccable, as expected. The wine list comes in a wooden box, which I thought was funny, although awkward to handle. And the view is the most unique in the city. It is truly worth the visit just to have the bird's eye view of the Tribune building and south Wacker Drive. There is a large balcony, but it won't be open until 2009 due to construction on going at the top of the building. When it opens, it will be quite a swanky place to grab a drink (I don't think dining would be fun due to the wind). The food was very well prepared. My chicken was moist and well seasoned. Consistent with many other reviews, for the price, I expected more, but it is still good solid food. It is a hotel restaurant, so it will be overpriced. The bar is small and doesn't seem capable of handling much of an overflow. Rebar on the lobby level wasn't open yet, but should be opening this month. Based on what I could see, I don't think this will be giving any nearby lounges much competition. The balcony opens to the hotel lobby below, so I doubt they will be cranking the music too loud. Probably a good place to take your parents.

    (4)

  • Brad F.

    I came here for valentines day, I thought the food was decent. Im not a foofy kinda guy and their food was that foofy food network top chef type stuff and thats not me. I didnt like that my bill was 330 dollars for 2 people with a set menu where you couldnt eat anything besides the menu. Fun for the view but better off going to signature room.

    (3)

  • Erin L.

    I was extremely disappointed with the food quality and wait staff at Sixteen. I went with co-workers on a Friday for lunch. First, the staff should have tested how long we wanted to spend at lunch. 2 hours when you work is likely too long. Even worse, they messed up my order once, and when returning it, I got a wadded up, wet paper napking (I think?!?) in my salad. I cannot tell if it was because they used a napking to wipe off the salad dressing I asked for on the side... or if it comes in all salads. The view and space are great. But definitely not worth it for bad food and bad service at that price.

    (2)

  • Jenna N.

    I'm a gal with expensive taste; my boyfriend is a guy who could eat at White Castle everyday and never have a complaint. The fact that we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Sixteen is reason enough to give it five stars, but everything about our meal was exceptional. The decor and ambiance was very warm and inviting. There was enough space between tables to where we didn't feel right on top of the table next to us. The chandelier is very over-the-top but is gorgeous and fits well. Our waiter was wonderful and, unlike our waiter at Blackbird a few weeks prior, did not write us off when we decided against ordering alcohol. He was conversational, but not annoying, did not try to rush us out, and never let a dirty dish remain on our table for more than 10 seconds. As odd as this may sound, the bread was phenomenal. My boyfriend actually called the bread guy over at least four times because he loved the bread so much. I had an orange-blossom roll that was just so delightful. For my main dish I had the duck. I'm a huge fan of duck and this was by far the best piece i've had in a very, very long time. Though duck is naturally a very fatty meat, mine was not extremely fatty, but had so much flavor throughout. I ordered the Study of Chocolate for desert; while it was delicious, something tells me I should have ordered the Study of Strawberry instead. I am going there for Brunch on Thanksgiving with my mother and hope that it will be just as wonderful.

    (5)

  • Kelly K.

    I had high expectations for dinner at Sixteen, and while I was very happy with dinner, I was not wowed. The service was fantastic and the lobster was delicious. Unlike some places that serve giant portions, I ate my meal and was just full enough. Go when it's nice out so you can take advantage of the terrace.

    (4)

  • R P.

    Biased because I got proposed to here? Maybe. But there is a level of service that I just love, the staff is eager, friendly, impeccably dressed and very knowledgeable about their wine list and menu. Having the chef send out a little amuse bouche before dinner is a lovely treat. Desserts are ordered before dinner...butter tender lobster that melted as soon as I took a bite. Oh...and the white chocolate orange dinner roll was too good to just be bread. Love the view, the fresh orchids, the wine list, the delicious cocktails....go there! You really should!

    (5)

  • Jennifer J.

    What can I say? The view, the service, the food, the decor. Beautiful! The cost was in the ballpark of $200 for two. I went there on my birthday and it was an excellent experience. I had the best chocolate birthday cake I've ever had. They spelled out happy birthday in chocolate sauce for me...I was impressed. Highly Recommend.

    (5)

  • Azizah S.

    I must say I would have not gone here if it wasn't for an out of town friend wanting to check out Trump Hotel and Sixteen as I'm not a Trump fan. But if I had passed, with the exception of dessert, I would have missed out on an extraordinary dinner. The main course was exquisite and a taste explosion. The appetizer was delicious. Very tender prime rib, nicely cut and lean. Wonderfully done! Barramundi fish with mango puree was a taste sensation for my senses. The fish skin was slightly crisp and went well with the smooth, soft tender fish. Melt in your mouth good. The dessert was lacking and a disappointment. There were cool chocolate discs with some caramelized sugar in an artistic display. Sadly it ended there. It strangely resembled what they have in their hotel rooms. It just could have been tastier, more thought out and a better portion for something that is the cost of a meal. The waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was very impressed! The service was definitely A+. Unfortunately, I cannot remember his name, only that he had dirty blondish hair and this was during the thanksgiving holidays but he was awesome! The atmosphere is one of a slight air. Don't be surprised if you run into trophy wives dining with their children and nannies here as I observed. Very spacious dining area with vaulted ceilings which give way to a dramatic scene of the Chicago river and skyline on a good weather day. Very contemporary and clean. You wont find much embellishment in the decor. A wide selection of wines which I passed on but are nicely displayed as you make your way through to the dining area. The entrance to the restaurant is kinda bright for night dining. Minimal and contemporary. Overall it was a wonderful experience. Though the cost would keep me from coming back. Only on a special occasion would I make a trip back. But I enjoyed the experience. I was going to take a point off because of the dessert. But the appetizer and main course was spectacular so I added an extra point.

    (5)

  • Mrs. E.

    My husband and I enjoy dining out, so I was excited when one of my clients asked to go to Sixteen for dinner. I had heard from friends that Sixteen was pricey, so going on the company dime seemed like a good deal to me! Plus, if it was a good restaurant, I would be more apt to going back with my man. My friends were right: PRICEY! Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to spending cash on food but it's gotta be good for me to shell out the dough. The food was not memorable or spectacular in any way. I thought that the menu lacked originality, the execution was not that great, and the food in general did not really impress me at all. The only reason why Sixteen is getting 2 stars instead of 1 is because the view is indeed spectacular though I hate to admit it, and the service was very good as well. If they can get their menu on the same track, then this could be a great restaurant.

    (2)

  • Maria S.

    This restaurant is so beautiful that I really want to give it a rave review and tell everyone I know to go and experience it, but something is holding me back from doing so. As far as fine dining goes, it is not on the top of my list of places that I love; I think I fell prey to high expectations. We started off our experience with some cocktails at the restaurant bar. I ordered the "Fields' Fizz" which consisted of Champaign, Absolut Mandarin and, I believe, a little orange juice. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. My favorite part of the meal was probably the amuse bouche of asparagus vichyssoise with trout belly served in an expresso cup, it was a nice start to the meal. I could not pass up the foie gras when I saw it on the appetizer menu, and I do not regret eating every bite of it. There was a nice play of savory and sweet in the dish; it was satisfying. My entree of diver scallops would have been perfect if they were not luke-warm. I liked that there were several components on the dish that I could stack onto my fork for well-rounded bites. The only item of the dish that I was not sure about were the potatoes, which looked like pizza pockets and tasted like potato chips. A close second behind the amuse bouche on the list of my dining experience highlights was the cheese selection; there was a nice variety (six or seven) and they were all good. The portion of the meal most lacking was definitely the dessert; I think I liked the palate cleanser of mango topped with chocolate mousse better than any of the desserts that followed it. The service was friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable about the wine selection, which is always helpful when you have a binder of choices. I would say that this is worth visiting for the view and a "good" meal, it just does not hit the "great" mark. Also, be prepared to lay down a material amount of money because the price tag is not cheap, but I would not expect any less from the Donald.

    (4)

  • Erika S.

    Sixteen is a beautiful space, the colors, the view, the huge chandelier are all something to see. When I walked in, and saw the gorgeous restaurant, I was really looking forward to a knock-your-socks-off meal. I went on a Tuesday night with a group of work folks. Luckily the company was getting the tab, because its definitely not cheap. I ordered the tortilla soup with suckling pig to start. The soup had a great taste and the pork was tender, but it was barely warm. I ordered the duck because of all the buzz around 'the best new dish in Chicago'. The presentation was great, the polenta was wonderful, but the duck was tough and bland. All of the party was pretty unimpressed with what they ordered... a few of the guys even went home hungry. Our waiter was attentive and unpretentious, but the pace of the meal was entirely too slow. All in all, it really wasn't worth the money. A great place to have a drink with an out of town guest, but I'd skip it for dinner.

    (2)

  • Amanda B.

    The room is beautiful....The city views are even better. As nicely designed as it is, it's a little to stuffy for me, I can't really imagine coming here with my friends. The squash soup was reallllyyyy good. I had the world famous turkey burger for $26. While this was a good burger, definitely not good enough to be a $26 burger. My lunch partners have this recipe and have made it on their own and say that theirs came out even better. I would recommend the margarita. MMMmmmm

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    i've been to sixteen several times for lunch; overall, i found it to be pretty underwhelming. first, the positives - the views are great, the aesthetics and atmosphere of the restaurant are very nice - definitely shi-shi, the waitstaff is extremely courteous, and - my favorite - their bread basket is filled with pretzel rolls. as for the food, i have yet to be impressed. i've tried quite a few things on the menu, and nothing has been truly outstanding. i'm not a huge fish person, so i had problems figuring out what exactly to order since there are three fish entrees on the menu. as for notable less-than-stellar meals, one would have to be the turkey burger. the tamarind glaze completely overpowered the pear compote, which is what drew me to the dish. the baby arugula salad also left something to be desired - easily something i could have made myself. for me, the food isn't worth the price.

    (3)

  • Dina I.

    I feel like this place is considered fine dining because of how expensive we all think things are that are associated with the Donald Trump. The food was ok. The wine pairings were ok. Just shows, money doesn't always buy you class, style, or exceptional food.

    (3)

  • Isaac G.

    My wife and I went to Sixteen to celebrate our anniversary last week. When I made the reservation I mentioned this was our anniversary and the Matre'd and the Servers were made aware of this prior to our arrival (+1). We were given a great table, inside, and seated both on the same side of our table, facing the amazing view of the skyline (+1). The atmosphere was really beautiful, the tables were spaced far apart, to keep dining intimate and non intrusive. the glassware, table settings and decor impressed me. We elected to order our dinner al la carte, we selected a number of appetizers and two entrees all to share, we felt this gave us the ideal combination of all the dishes that really jumped out at us, including the frog legs, risotto, foie gras, split pee soup, Wagyu beef. All the dishes were delicious and nicely prepared. Between the dishes we specifically ordered, the chef consistently presented us with additional free tasting dishes. All told, we probably had a 10 or 12 course meal. For desert the Gianduja Cremeux was amazing, the best desert I've ever had at a fine dining experience. All told, the experience was wonderful and the servers were really pleasant without being overbearing or pompous. After our dinner we took a self guided tour of the outdoor dining space and enjoyed the view. For comparison to some other popular Chicago restaurants, I'd say sixteen has a more impressively decorated dining room than Tru, the food compares favorably, and the service was equal though the style was different (tru was more traditional and and their delivery of dishes was done with ninja like precision, why trump is slightly more casual). Compared to some other places that I like including Boka, Steakhouse N9ne, or Takashi the addition of free treats from the chef puts sixteen in another class in terms of fine dining, but of course you do pay for these extras.

    (5)

  • Miguel T.

    I've been there twice already. I wanted to write a review after my dinner there on Valentine's day but decided to go again on an average day and then forge my opinion. Having been in the restaurant business for a few years I can say that a restaurant doesn't really come to its own until about a year after being opened so I'm just going to state the major pros and cons. Pros: I would have to say that even before the views my favorite thing about this place is the service. I was blown away both times with the attention, friendliness and elegance of the service. From the person taking the reservation over the phone to the hostess, the bartenders, the wait staff, even the busboys were all extremely friendly and very well trained. Our server Richard (I believe that was his name) was impeccable in his job, recommending wines and food. Second, the views are spectacular doesn't matter where you look. The front seat at one of chicago's finest towers, the Tribune Tower is simply breath taking. I will predict that once the terrace opens in 2009 that will be in many tourist's "Must do while in Chicago" lists. Price is high but expected, so no complains there. The food is very experimental (scallops with peanut butter and ketchup?, not for everyone, although I liked it). They stride to be different, and different they are. Even though the portions are small I left very satisfied. We were with a 7 year old kid and they even made macaroni and cheese for her which she loved (and us too). My main complain comes in the little details. I was there with someone that was celebrating their 60th birthday, but besides a happy birthday from the hostess (we made clear it was her 60th birthday on the reservation) nothing was done, even though she also ordered a dessert. No candle, no happy birthday, nothing. She even mentioned that she wished she had a candle since it was such a big day for her. Another complain is the billing. Apparently when you place the order they charge you 30% of the bill right away to "secure funds" before the meal is delivered and then charge you the total cost. So they charged us $370 for our meal (3 adults and 1 kid), plus $170 extra (two charges). When we called to complain the manager said that that was their policy so expect it to be credited back soon. It's been a week and a half already and no credit has been made. So in general I'm giving the restaurant 4 stars because I know they still have to work out the kinks, but I believe this will eventually become one of the hot spots for high class Chicago. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Albert K.

    Caveat: came here on a business partner's dime, so we were free to eat and drink whatever we pleased. Hence my review would be 3-stars if I had to pay for it myself. The entire staff, from the coat check to the servers to the waiter were very friendly and helpful. The sommelier was very friendly as well, not pretentious, and he said that he had just started the job recently. He definitely knew his stuff and was awesome. Getting to the right entrance was a bit of a maze, but once you step inside the first floor lobby, away from the construction scaffolding, you are welcomed with vanilla-scented candles and pure luxury. Even the elevators were top notch. You get to the restaurant and are greeted with a swank bar and an amazing display of their wines from floor to high ceilings. We sat in the area past the wine collection, near a balcony that had a spectacular view of the clock of the Wrigley Building. The staff told us that they'll be opening up the balcony next spring, so there should be some amazing parties there! The ceilings were insanely high, with a giant chandelier and decorative mirror. Very classy! I had a gimlet straight up, followed by several white and red wines (don't remember any of them). All of the wines were recommended by the sommelier and all great choices. Below is a review of the food, which the waiter wanted us to order our entire meal (apps, entrees, desserts) at the beginning: We ordered a sampling of the beef tortellini and crab salad appetizers. The beef tortellini was good and we got 4 of them for around $15. They were pretty big, like shumai. The crab salad was placed in a "cup" made of thin cantaloupe slices, about an inch in diameter. (I'm getting nerdy, yes.) It was pretty good, but I was disappointed that the crab salad was about the same price as the beef tortellini and the portion was minuscule. As for the entrees, the waiter highly recommended the duck, and I went with it because 1) I had read good reviews on Yelp and 2) it was one of the cheaper entrees on the menu (high $30s), so if he was recommending it, he was being truly honest, not financially biased in order to get a larger tip. (Again, too much nerdy overthinking.) The duck was delicious and although I first thought it was a tiny portion when I got it (ala the Citibank commercial) it was really rich and filling. The skin was crispy, the fat was chewy, and the meat was tender. Absolutely delicious. And the polenta? I would love to build a house out of it and eat my way out. SOOO good! Dessert was good as well. I forgot what I got, but involved a too-strong tequila ice cream and a delicious caramelized banana. I tried some of the other desserts and they were pretty good. They also gave our table a delicious pineapple dessert shooter and two trays of random tiny desserts. Honestly, I don't think I'd come back for an entire meal on my own dime, but if I had the money, I'd still skip the appetizers and load up on the entrees and desserts. I had a great experience and would love to be taken back... any sugar mamas out there? =)

    (4)

  • June P.

    For my fiance's birthday, I made reservations at Sixteen which had recently opened. I saw reviews from several newspapers raving about the food and thus was excited. We ordered crab cakes for appetizers and one other that I can't recall; it's been 5 months. My date ordered the duck, and I had the baby lamb. Sixteen is by far the best experience I've had at any restaurant PERIOD. The appetizers, entrees, and dessert were an explosion of flavors I've never experienced. The service was superb. The environment and view were very nice. My only gripe is that the prices are too high for me to go regularly; I'm not a millionaire :( I'll definitely be making regular trip annually.

    (5)

  • Kimberly K.

    Went to Sixteen for lunch after the St. Patrick's day parade. My husband and I had not been before. We were seated right away and after a waiter walked by our table several times (we must have been wearing our "invisible" clothes) we asked if someone was available to take our order. He responded that he would be with us "in a moment." He came back fairly quickly. Took our order and that was the last we saw of him. I had a salad and my husband had a steak sandwich with fries. Food was decent...not bad or great. Probably won't go back, not even for dinner. Too many great places in Chicago with terrific servers to waist time and money here.

    (2)

  • Lyle F.

    Wow. Super nice little bar area. Great staff lead by Al, main bartender. Very professional, knowledgable and friendly. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Greta B.

    Not a fan. This night spot clearly caters to a particular demographic; I'm not THAT. After being ignored for 20 minutes the waitress , seemingly agitated finally asked if we wanted something. (How about cleaning the used glasses and trash from the table?). I'm not sure why it took another 15 minutes to bring our drinks - 2 draft beers. The place was full but not overly busy by any means. There was a private party ending in one corner, but their leaving did not improve our service. I expect better when I'm spending $8 per beer and $17+ per cocktail. Although the place is convenient and beautiful and has a great view of the River, I don't feel the service warrants my ever returning.

    (2)

  • Brian P.

    For 149$ a plate brunch I was expecting amazing views, superb food and personal service. What I got, on Easter no less, was a server nowhere to be found. A table located about 300ft away from the buffet in what best can be described as a wedding reception overflow room. Food was very good. The complementary cocktail was assumed to be a mimosa. Any substitutions were extra. All told, for brunch and 1 cocktail was $215 a person. You are better off spending your money almost anywhere else. What was supposed to be an elegant Easter brunch was instead an overpriced disappointment with very poor service.

    (2)

  • Kelly F.

    I have eaten in the best restaurants in this city, Alinea, Grace, Schwa, L2o... This was by far one of the very best meals, start to finish, that I have ever had. Amazing! The presentation of the menu was a little cheesy, but aside from that, incredible!!

    (5)

  • Darshini R.

    ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING AND GROSSLY OVERPRICED FOOD. The nine course tasting menu, priced at $185 per person, was absolutely weird and not tasty at all. It was just weird and pretentious food! The space and view was nice, and so was the service. But the food was absolutely DISGUSTING....and weird! Plus, they had the nerve to charge my card twice! Such a disappointing experience. One of the worst, longest, and most expensive meals I have ever had.

    (1)

  • Philly G.

    Had our first wedding anniversary here. It was an excellent night. Dinner was delicious and very interesting. Views were great.

    (4)

  • Rachael B.

    Delicious! Staying here at trump and stopped in for breakfast and so happy I did. Salmon rosti and lobster brioche were just phenomenal. Great flavors- literally perfection every bite. Service was on point- attentive and classy. Steve was a great waiter- helped me decide what to order- great recommendation and care to detail.

    (5)

  • Plamena G.

    From the view to the food, this place was really great! I came here for a holiday lunch with the company I work for and had a great experience. We had the option to pick from a two or a three course meal, and of course I chose the three course option so I could try everything possible. Every dish was prepared to perfection. Not only was the presentation great, but the food was very tasty and flavorful. Our servers were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. A side note, they had a "gingerbread express" elevator for the holidays and it was so cute! The whole elevator was decorated and it even smelled like gingerbread inside. They even had a train running on the top. We all wanted to go in that elevator. It was pretty awesome! I would definitely come back here during the summer to enjoy the terrace and try something different!

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    For our 30th anniversary, I wanted a restaurant with great food, excellent service and a memorable view. I found all three at Sixteen in Trump Tower. Before our anniversary, I spoke with manager Doug, who was very helpful in arranging all the details of the evening. Doug understood quickly the importance of the occasion for us. When we arrived, we were immediately seated at a table with a memorable view of the landmark Wrigley building, one of our favorite architecture sites. Doug was at our side a few moments later to greet us, and introduce us to our waiter, Johnny. Johnny was our "tour guide" for the rest of the evening, and a very able one at that. I have already mentioned the view, but I must also spend some words on the food and the service. First the food: it is rare that we have experienced the range of creativity in taste, temperature and presentation, but Sixteen nailed it on all three counts. Everything that we imbibed from the four course tasting menu was superb. Taste and temperature combined to delight the palate, while presentation delighted the eye. I should also mention that four courses were actually seven, when you included an unannounced starter and a three part dessert. I could best describe the service as like a well-tuned and professionally conducted orchestra. Friendly and unrushed, yet efficient and deft, the service proceeded from one course to the next in a fashion that was interesting and fun to watch. Despite the efficiency, the servers never seemed rushed, and took time to explain each course as it arrived. Johnny and his colleagues were also very attentive to our style, adjusting the pace at a mere mention. I was looking for a memorable meal and location to cap off our anniversary day, and Sixteen delivered on both with style and verve.

    (5)

  • Christine H.

    I came in on a Friday night with a friend and was told that there would be a half an hour wait for the terrace by the hostess. After we put our name in, we enjoyed a beer at the bar and the bartenders were all very nice and knowledgable. After half an hour I checked with the hostess and she said we were fourth on the list. We waited another half an hour and when I walked to check with the hostess a second time she had already sat multiple tables of two on the spot. When I asked her to take my name off the list as my friend and I were late for a show, I expressed that I thought it was rude and extremely unfair that she skipped us on purpose when we waited an hour and she just sat a few tables of people that walked up. The hostess just gave me this blank stare as if to say,"Yea...and what do you want??" The bartenders were all nice but the hostesses need to get their act together and not discriminate guests when deciding who to seat.

    (1)

  • Chris B.

    Awesome service Innovative food . Love the farm fresh concept Be careful of their dinner cancellation policy.

    (5)

  • Cynthia C.

    Decided on an impromptu lunch after a workout. Pluses: *service, immaculate *nice views *soaring ceiling *lovely orchids littered the entire room *amuse bouche to start *mignardises to end Minuses: *I know they have a couple of Michelin stars, but does the lunch have to be a tasting menu? *food, super standard, it's all presentation here, but nothing I can complain about Price: $150 including tip + tax for two. Small portions. But PERFECT before the spa. You never want to be FULL before a massage. Good to check out, but not if you want to thrill your taste buds. Definitely not worthy of two stars. Michelin tends to grade favorably towards ambiance and service. This is certainly the case here.

    (2)

  • Keith C.

    A 2 Michelin star restaurant located on the 16th floor of the Trump Tower, Sixteen is one of the top restaurants in Chicago. Yes, you will drop quite a bit of money eating here but if you are one of those who live to eat, then Sixteen is a must. The tasting menu changes quarterly and each plate has a fantastic wine pairing. My friend and I went for the Summer 2014 tasting menu. Chef Thomas Lents and Sommelier Dan Pilkey provided 15 different plates and wine pairings that worked perfectly. The theme was sea and land. Each plate contained something from the sea and from land. Each plate looked delicious and tasted unbelievable. The hit of the night was the grade A5 Wagyu Ribeye.with Broiled Eel. Sixteen also has a bar which you can hang out while waiting for your table to become available. The drink selection is unique and there are some top notch liquors. If you enjoy eating good food, then Sixteen is something that you must try.

    (5)

  • Dain B.

    This is a nice upscale place to go and have a drink! The view of the Chicago river is solid. Great location and typical of what to expect from the trump brand!

    (4)

  • Joulie S.

    After 2 years of trying to get my friends to come check this place out, I finally dragged someone who was laid back and not a picky person for pricey drinks. Well she ended up loving it....yay! The view was spectacular, the drinks yes of course they are pricey but with that view, it was all worth it! Because it was just the 2 of us, we were seated right away, plus it was kind of chilly on a September night and not very crowded. The drinks were good, not the usual drinks you get at a regular bar, we asked the waiter what he would recommend and we went from there. Worth coming back to in the summer time for sure!

    (5)

  • Erin Y.

    Insane Sunday brunch. It's expensive, but the buffet is huge and has everything you'd ever want to eat. Good food, even better views. Great place to come for a special occasion brunch.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    Loved this restaurant. Excellent service and great tasting dishes. I might vote for Trump just because of this meal.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    This place is way overrated. The patio has nice views but everything else is a bit lacking. The menu is quite limited (with a separate, even more limited one on the patio), the food is so so and the service is painfully slow, especially given the number of servers they have on staff. Ambience is best described with one word: pretentious. Needless to say it is pricey, but even with the views it is still poor value. If you're looking for a drink with a view - try the top floor of the Hancock Tower instead.

    (2)

  • Fazeel S.

    Most amazing dining experience i've ever had. It was pricey but understandably so. Staff was courteous, made sure you were comfortable and were not intrusive. I'd definitely recommend it for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Anthony N.

    ***Sixteen's lunch menu is reasonably priced and you get to build your own tasting menu with 2, 3 or 4 courses; their lunch menu even features a few dinner-esque items like quail, beef tartare, scallops, and housemade pasta; there were a lot of good things about their lunch, but I imagine their dinner menu is much more ambitious*** Sixteen is located on a high floor in a Chicago architectural feat (the Trump International Hotel). Its great location around Michigan Avenue and Wacker provides nice views of some of Chicago's best architecture (like the Chicago Tribune Building) as well as Lake Michigan. The dining room is nice during the day. With the great view, you also get high ceilings and a contemporary decor; the dining room also has a different look from the lounge/bar, which is a good touch and allows Sixteen to work for many different occasions. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… For lunch, Sixteen features an ambitious menu for lunch though Sixteen's lunch menu probably does not measure up well against their dinner menu, which recently garnered two Michelin stars. The lunch menu allows you to build your own tasting menu with 2, 3 or 4 courses. There is a light salad or starter option (with interesting choices like chilled crab or beef tartare), a middle course where you can select from a range of pastas, entrees (simple entrees) or even sandwiches, and a few desserts (their desserts might be where you have the least interesting selection; very afternoon tea-like desserts). While I found a few of the items on Sixteen's menu definitely not aligned with Sixteen's reputation, I was able to find a few worthwhile courses. I started with their chilled crab salad, which was covered in cool, refreshing and creamy avocado. I liked the crab--moist with a good heat. There were great fresh ingredients on the plate like sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy sweet corn puree. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… For my second course, I opted for their sweet pea agnolotti, which was served with a classic flavor combination--the good agnolotti was sitting in a smoky ham hock broth. There were nice garnishes like radishes, peas and braised greens though I would have liked a salty cheese to go with the pasta. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… My entree was roasted quail, which was paired with summer beans, cherry tomatoes and fresh greens. It was also topped with a very good jus. The quail was excellent. It had a good flavor and it was very juicy. The quail also had a good rotisserie-like skin, which provided a much more crisp, distinct skin and flavorful skin than you typically get with quail. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… Dessert was the only course that I felt was average. It was a polenta tart topped with fresh blueberries. The polenta tart was quite boring. I liked the cornbread-like flavor and texture on the edges, but the center was too dry. The blueberries were great--fresh and sweet and plenty of them. The tart was topped with sweet corn ice cream--a little icy but a great corn flavor. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… Service was very good. The food came out at a quick pace and my server was very polite and professional as well as very personable. Lunch prices are not bad given some of the great proteins they offer on their lunch menu. For an upscale lunch, Sixteen is a good option for a reasonably priced upscale lunch since you get a few premium ingredients as well as a lot of variety at a much lower price than what you would pay for dinner at Chicago's top restaurants. Sixteen's lunch is good for what it is and the prices they charge, but it does not deliver the type of high-end and creative cuisine one might expect with an acclaimed restaurant like Sixteen. Still, there were some good things about Sixteen and it definitely has a lot of potential. I think though that their dinner menu probably delivers a far more elaborate, luxurious and one-of-a-kind experience. I am not sure what the parking situation is; I imagine they offer valet parking for a fee.

    (4)

  • Brian G.

    Service: The woman I spoke with on the phone was pleasant and very helpful. She ended being the hostess as well. The actual waiters were sort of stiff and looked as if they weren't allowed to show any hint of personality which was weird since when we went the tasting menu was a tour of food inspired by the various staff members. Their personalities came out in the food but not in the service. The atmosphere: Top notch views of the city (this is coming from someone who lives in Chicago and works right down the road from this place) and very very clean. I once again go back to that it could be a little less stiff. I get that it's a fancy restaurant inside a Trump Hotel and some of the patrons must be stuffy old cranky cranks but that doesn't mean you can't cater the experience to each individual table. The food: As with any tasting menu style restaurant you are going to have dishes you love, like, hate and fell meh about. Most of the dishes we tried were under "like". The cheese cart was brought and we figured why not..we we're not impressed. Once again the cheese was fine but not great. The price tag: We splurged. We got the black truffle upgrade, we added the cheese cart, we had some Dom Perignon and then an almost $3,000.00 (I didn't type that wrong..almost $3,000.00 bill came out.) There was three of us so it basically came out to $1,000 a piece which we gladly handed over at the time..but looking back on it, we did NOT have a $1,000 meal. If you're going to splurge as big as this you might as well go up to Lincoln Park for Alinea or just a 5 minute cab ride away is Next, The Aviary and Moto where you can enjoy a tasting menu that is far cheaper and far better. I think this place has potential and the price tag isn't going to change nor should it be shocking considering who's hotel it is in. We will go back for another menu one day but we hope that it will be far better experience.

    (2)

  • Jimmy Z.

    Wow! What an amazing meal. From the time we walked in, to the final wine pour, this was everything you would want in a michelin star meal. I have been to many 3 michelin star restaurants, and this was on the same level with all of the best in the country. Every course was really good, packed with flavors. The service was outstanding and you can't be the views. Not sure why they have such a low rating here on Yelp, but by far it was better than Alinea which was a huge disappointment. If you like luxury, fancy food, good service and food that just tastes good, come here! 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Emily J.

    I went to the outdoor terrace with a large group of 20 the week it opened for my birthday cocktails. The view is spectacular! The drinks are delicious but overpriced as I suppose you can expect with anything 'Trump'-related. The liquid nitrogen did add a cool effect to the drinks though. The terrace was crowded but you could still be mobile and you could find a seat or two open. I don't think I'll ever have a desire to go to the Trump Tower for anything again but it was a neat experience.

    (3)

  • Jeff F.

    It's a spectacular room with two story glass wall overlooking river . The five star trump hotel is spot on with the room design. The food is excellent but the service tends to be a bit slower than most guests are used to . Breakfast is leisurely and the dinner is, I think more formal . The room is very bright even on full cloudy days .

    (4)

  • Samantha H.

    I absolutely loved Sixteen. From the moment we walked in, the service was among the best I'd ever had. The view is great and the decor is awesome. The ceiling is probably the highest out of any restaurant I've ever been to. It reminds me a bit of Tru with the bread service and even the decor. The plating was whimsical and beautiful. Overall I thought it was stellar. I thought the pricing for the wine was off quite a bit. The sparkling, in particular, was so much more than each respective glass if you were to purchase a bottle at Binnys. Of course this isn't unique to Sixteen but it was a bit offputting. We started with a drink in the bar, which was a cute little area. When we received the bill, we expected to drop a mound of cash so we didn't look over it but realized we were charged for an extra glass of pre-dinner wine. That was sort of annoying given all the upcharges (really, $15 extra to switch the dessert with a cheese course?) but the food made up for it. We sat down and were immediately offered a glass of sparkling. We opted for that, of course. Out of all of the amuse bouche, all four of us agreed that the turtle soup was the standout. I mean truly amazing. The second favorite was the shrimp sausage. My husband asked what the ingredients were and rather than bs us, one of our servers said he would ask the chef and he did. He came back to explain it to us. I have to take a step back and say the way they presented each dish was so thoughtful. The theme was the people of Sixteen so everyone from chefs to dishwashers had a story. They told us a 2 minute blurb about each person and why this dish was inspired by them. I found that to be a wonderful way to present. It really showed that everyone that works there is truly valued. I also loved that the server did not just try to tell us what we wanted to hear and he did actually go back to the kitchen for our request. As previously stated, the service was phenomenal all around. When we got to the options in the tasting menu, my husband and I opted to get the opposite things so that we could taste it all. Excellent idea by us. My overall favorite dish of the evening was the butter poached sturgeon. Actually all four of us agreed on that and my husband isn't even a seafood fan. That's how good this dish was. Yes, there was enough butter in the sauce that Paul Deen would blush, but the sturgeon itself was amazing as well. Plus, put caviar on anything and I'm sold. The uni was also great. The foie gras mousse was excellent. I mean it wasn't the Pig, but it was solid. The poussin was unbelievably tender and tasty. I personally liked the turbot chowder better than the roast. There was not a bad dish in the bunch. I am not a sweet person so while I ordered the apple cake, I pulled a last minute audible and got a cheese plate (for a hefty fee). I loved the way the cheese was presented. There were about twenty of them and all on a board arranged by texture and a blurb said about each one. It turns out the guy who was presenting was at an underground dinner with me literally two years ago and still remembered me. Just another way that their staff is above and beyond (excellent memory by him that he thought I looked familiar). He was very knowledgeable on the cheese and I was extremely happy with the recommendations he gave me. I was stuffed by the end so I couldn't finish all of the cheese but not for lack of loving them. Overall the meal was outstanding and I will be going back. The service was so amazing and it was one of my favorite ambiance and decor restaurants I've ever been to.

    (5)

  • Christina F.

    Celebrated my master's graduation at this spot and first off-- need to dock a star for the parking. Really, Trump? You're parking garage is awful, and the entrance into the restaurant is difficult to find. We had to go outside to go inside-- I don't understand why. Our drinks were great, they had some interesting cocktails. I'm sorry I don't remember what I got but I know it was purple and was delicious. For lunch we went with the three course meal and we had a delicious seafood bisque followed by a palate cleanser, then for the main course I got a qual dish with so much fancy stuff I don't even remember (I'm sorry! It was delicious though!). Dessert I remember vividly, champagne because it was a special occasion and a rich chocolate torte that was OMG good! The portions are deceivingly small but we all left well satisfied. I wish the terrace was open for lunch but we had a nice view by the windows. Thanks, Sixteen for making my graduation lunch a classy affair!

    (4)

  • Rayfe G.

    Great food? Check. Big portions? Check. View? CHECK! Sixteen is an upscale restaurant located on the sixteenth (who would've known) floor in the Trump Hotel in Chicago. It can fill up pretty quickly and the wait can get long (45+ min) for breakfast, so I highly recommend getting reservations a day or so ahead of time. We got lucky because we probably had one of the best seats in the house. We were seated right on the edge where we got a perfect view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The food was great. A little on the pricy side ($15-$30 per dish), but what do you expect when it is located in the trump hotel....I had the white delight. It was probably one of the best deals there - it had an egg white omelet with turkey bacon or chicken sausage, a wheat/blueberry muffin, and a tropical protein shake for $22. The service was so-so. It took a little time for the waitress to come by every now and then, and she wasn't as warm and nice as you'd expect for such an upscale restaurant. Overall, despite the shaky service, I'd recommend this place for its view and food. Defintely top notch.

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    If a dining experience is exponentially more alluring with the assumption of Ivanka's ultra fashionable touch and the Trumpesque stamp everywhere; Sixteen is a fabulous choice. Coupled by an awesome Mag Mile view and the wonderment of who might live in the apartments above...Kaner is a rumor; Sixteen will enchant you in so many ways, it's definitely worth a visit, if only for pricey cocktails. On the flipside, if a $125 prix fixe menu leaves you stoic with an empty back pocket, there's other area restaurants to go. Thrilled my hubby didn't mind my fork monopolizing the Roast Squab & Dungeness Crab as well as the Filet of Beef & Broiled Eel. The meal was as delicious as it was alluring to the eye. Loving NYC and finding the Trump's kind of interestingly bizarre in a good way, marks a visit to Sixteen as another check on that bucket list. Relaxing in the beautiful atmosphere while eating bizarre delicacies is a treat in my book. I'd love to go again.

    (5)

  • Matt W.

    There is a little area of about 6 tables or so at the very end of Sixteen that has awesome views. We went up to just have a drink and catch the amazing architectural view before dinner (sort of used it as a happy hour). This is a good way to experience Sixteen. If you like beer, the prices of their beers are pretty good (6-8$) whereas the cocktails were NYC/LA prices (upwards of 18-20$). The cocktail was ok, but not worth 19$. Maybe we got lucky but the people-watching was PRICELESS while we were there. The crowd was a very interesting and diverse mix and included fun groups and some serious #drama. I hope others get to have as much fun there as we had people-watching! The food looked ok, but nothing so inspiring that it would warrant a meal here.

    (4)

  • Deyu Z.

    We came as a group of 6 for a small wedding ceremony. Let me dive into the food. We all have the 6 course tasting menu. I love the chestnut soup, which is full of flavor. The halibut dish is the best fish dish I have ever had. Crispy outside, tender and moisture inside. The sauces comes with the dish is also delicious. The beef dish is also cooked perfectly, though the portion is small. Other dishes are all good, but not as memorable as the above ones. Even though it is 6 course dish with small portion of each, I think it is more than 6 and we don't feel hungry after that. Let me end with the service. The waiter who serves our table is great and experienced. The manager is accommodating and polite. However, others seem to be a bit disorganized and lack of experience. I ordered a bottle of wine which they could not find at the end. The manager offered a bottle of wine for free as a complement and I am really appreciated. Overall, I would say the experienced crew are good, but they also have waiters seem to be lack of experience and coordination. Overall, I am satisfied with the service but I see improvements for a 2 start restaurant. In short, the food is great and the service is good but can be improved.

    (4)

  • Hayden R.

    The low ratings for this restaurant disappoints me. Attention to detail is an understatement for the menu at Sixteen. The Spring 2014 menu features two menu options- day or night. Day will satisfy the carnivore, while night is perfect for the seafood lover. Sixteen truly creates an experience for its visitors. Unusual combinations and a storyline makes for an unforgettable evening.

    (5)

  • Lu H.

    Sixteen's bar was the only hotel bar that I've been wanting to go but haven't had a chance to. So naturally when we were in the area, we decided to pop up and see what's it about. The bar itself isn't the largest I've seen. It's like one corner of the Sixteen restaurant. But it does have a great view of the lake as well as some buildings along the river. I got a mimosa and my husband got some beer--so unfortunately we will have to go back to test their cocktails/martinis. The service was prompt, they also gave each table a snack tray with nuts and olives (VERY yummy olives). Till next time Sixteen, I will be back for dinner and some cocktails!

    (4)

  • Amit R.

    My first time at this place and considering the price, I definitely went with a lot of expectations. I called to place a reservation and mentioned that it is my fiance's birthday which I would love to celebrate in a special way. I also specifically booked the 9 course menu over the phone. Went in the restaurant, loved the entrance. It is a purely open dining space with absolutely no personalized space available. I could definitely hear everything what the people on the table next to me had to say. Was a bit distracting :( The server was initially good but seemed in his own dream world. Talked very less and seemed less interested overall. We were talking to him for an order and he was more into opening his small notebook. I ordered sparkling water for myself and regular for my fiance. After he poured water, I saw a nice big blue plastic chunk in the glass. Luckily I didn't drink the water and called him back to replace it. The server definitely said 'My Apologies' but with absolutely no regret on his face. Totally a TURN-DOWN at the start of everything here. Then came the dining menu. Now, when I specifically mention a course meal (which is the costliest) I would expect to right away have it explained to me. But seems the server didn't bother to check what I had ordered for or probably they do not have a system in place and the customer support reps just ask us over the phone for nothing. Server came with the menu and told we have 2 courses, told the price and went off. I was already disappointed that he is showing both the menus, on top of that mentioning the price there itself!! I would not have ordered the $200 course menu if I did not know the price. And knowing that I am trying to create a special moment for my Fiance, who asked him to mention the price!! 2nd TURN-DOWN. Now, at every fine dining restaurant I went to, they explain the menu is much details as all the menus are differently designed. Here, the server showed 2 menus, course options for the 4 course and forgot explaining the 9 course. I really wanted to scream: "Dude, I need to understand what is the speciality of each course and why are they different other than just the price". Although I was expecting an explanation only for the 9 course but here there was none. 3rd TURN-DOWN. The people who were serving the actual food were much cheerful than our main server. Fortunately all of the courses were thoroughly enjoyed. I do not enjoy eggplants so left it wasted but cannot complain for this. But then, suddenly during our 2nd course, I saw a bug flying around on the table. SERIOUSLY.... A bug in a fine dining restaurant?? Seems they forgot to switch-on the bug eliminator. Luckily it did not sit on our food and I shoooshed it away. 4th TURN-DOWN. And although it doesn't matter much but usually I have experienced something extra when dining for a birthday event at every restaurant I have been to. Seems more price comes with less caring here :-) Overall, the food was brilliant but I believe I also paid for the fine dining experience and ambience which I didn't receive. Last check: My fiance had just 1 glass of water during the complete meal and they charged $12 for a bottle of water!!! Sounds simply amazing from a hotel which takes $200 for a meal and couldn't afford to provide a single glass of water. For me, definitely a NO-GO in the near future. My next stop would be Alinea for something more special with my fiance. :-)

    (2)

  • Violet V.

    1 Star for the slow service, 3 stars for the food that took forever, but 5 Stars for the.............. table setting. Forever for the server to take our order and we were starving waiting for our eggs. I had to call the manager to bring us some toast first at least. At the end the manager gave us 10% discount and didnt charge for the 2 orange juices but- brought us the wrong receipt from another table.What? Totally clueless. We were not able to enjoy our $19 omelette. Would you pay $19 for a simple egg with bad service? I do NOT recommend this place and there are many restaurants nearby. Oh, and the manager never came back to apologize for asking me to pay for someone else's bill that was bigger.

    (1)

  • Kris L.

    I immediately fell in love with the romantic and elegant atmosphere of Sixteen. The view is absolutely amazing and the patio and bar were impeccably clean and posh. That being said, it was a horrible bar to try to find a seat...and it's one of those places where the echoes drown out your voice. It's a hard place to frequent due to the popularity and lack of seating, but man they make those 70 degree summer nights feel divine... If I feel up for the challenge (and typical Chicago overpriced drinks) I will be back in the summer!

    (4)

  • Eric B.

    Reservation: I booked a 9pm reservation using OpenTable. The Terrace: At about 8:20, we went up to "The Terrace" which is an outdoor sitting area/bar that is right outside the restaurant. We were told it would be 45 minutes to an hour wait, then I mentioned I had a reservation at Sixteen and they sat us immediately. Our server was friendly. The cheapest wine there was $15 and the cheapest beer was $12, which just felt like a travesty to me being from Wisconsin. So we were talking and admiring the view when we were told our table was ready in the restaurant. The Dress Code: It says business casual. I felt like I was sort of overdressed in my navy blue pinstripe suit. The Decor: As you enter the restaurant there are A LOT of racked wine bottles behind glass. We were seated right next to the window so we could see the fireworks (thank you staff!). We had a great view of the Wrigley Building. My special lady friend said we were so close that she felt like she could touch it. There is a large, beautiful chandelier in the dining room that really added to the beauty. As we entered, the napkin was folded very elegantly and it had three flowers in them, which was an interesting touch. There was a container to our right that held flowers, sand and a rock, and grass to keep with the theme. It was a very quiet restaurant and, because I am me, I feel like I was being too loud. The Service: The service was amazing. The servers were all dressed in suits, they were knowledgable about the food they were serving, and they saw our reactions and played off of that, which I really liked. The first thing they did was take the flowers out of the napkins and put the napkins in out laps for us, which I had never experienced before. The Food: I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, "Eric, shut up and get to the food!" Before we get there, I have to let you know that this is a 12 course tasting menu that changed by the season. You get what the chef wants you to get. I believe you can order a four course Prix fixe menu for cheaper, but, unless otherwise stated, you're going to get a tasting menu. For this Summer 2014 menu, the presentation of the menu is amazing, They actually rolled out a map of the shoreline of Lake Michigan on the Wisconsin/Illinois side and put little light houses with the ingredients of all of the courses on it. Once that was over, the first course came out. Course One "Snacks": The first course was a tiny picnic. Literally, all items were mini-sized . The server brought over a picnic basket and took out the course. There was creamed corn on a stick, fish and chips which was an actual small fish inside the chip, a small italian club sandwich, quail eggs, fried quail legs, and a blackberry push pop for "dessert." I think the best was the quail egg or the club sandwich. 9/10 Course Three "Beef Tartare/Osetra Caviar": Holy crap, this was my jam! I've never had either beef tartare or caviar before, but this dish was spectacular. It was so good. There was one circle of beef tartare covered entirely with caviar and an almost symmetrical covering of other greens and meats on the other sides of the plate. 10/10 Course Five "Sweetbread/Razor Clam": This was the best presentation of the night. They brought out a leek that had been, well, charred and they had everything inside this burnt leek. They made sure to tell me that only the stuff inside the leek was edible. I ate the stuff inside but then started to make a mess after I tried to eat the edible inside of the leek. 9/10 Course Eight "Spiced Lamb/Cuttlefish Noodle": This was spectacular. It's unbelievable that they took a fish that is naturally poisonous and turned it into noodles. The noodles were great and the lamb was cooked well. It even smelled like Pho. 9/10. Course Ten "Wagyu Ribeye/Broiled Eel": This one is all about texture. The eel was seasoned and really soggy and slimy, and the ribeye was perfectly cooked and tender. It was a very interesting dichotomy. 10/10 Course Eleven "Condensation": This was considered the "pre-dessert" it was something that looked like cotton candy that was cooked with black pepper that was on top of a base of strawberry and basil. We were instructed to mix it together to make it even better and it was! It felt so different to be eating something so sweet that had a bit of spice to it. 10/10 Course Twelve "Blackberry": This was an amazing dish. The delice de bourgogne was the best part if the dish because it was so rich. The piece of chocolate blueberry was spectacular and the blackberry ice cream was good. 9/10 Was it worth it? Yes, absolutely. Every course made us say "Woah" or "Wow" or "Oh my god" Whether you're looking for a place to take someone special to or looking for a culinary experience, please consider Sixteen Restaurant at the Trump Tower Chicago. I'll leave with this quote from Marshall Eriksen: "This is God, speaking to us through food."

    (5)

  • Brian F.

    Breakfast revue. $20 eggs benedict was perfectly cooked and delicious. Huge cost-point but if you can afford to eat here you can expect perfection.

    (5)

  • Chris X M.

    Near perfection, this top-rated Trump Tower terrace restaurant is beautiful and features outstanding good and larger than expected tasting menu portions. Our server was friendly and fast and our food was superb. We did a tasting menu at lunch, so you may need your platinum card for dinner--but the view and food are well worth it!

    (5)

  • Rick P.

    Seriously... Don't waste a celebratory night or special evening here! The entire experience literally left a bad taste in our mouth and for the money that is just inexcusable. We ordered the moon phase (primarily seafood) tasting. Some of the courses were texturally inedible and a couple of the courses were downright disgusting. One of them actually tasted like an old attic. I know that sounds odd but we all agreed the dish tasted like an old dusty attic... as if it were possible to eat attic. At Sixteen... You can. The wine parings didn't work either but that may be more an indictment of the cuisine. There were a couple courses that were ok but by and large we were very disappointed and will not be back. Ironically, the night before we dined at Grace and we all agreed it was one of the best dining experiences. It's definitely in my top ten and I've dined all over.

    (1)

  • Chris M.

    I'm not used to dining experiences like this at all. I have a friend who works here at Sixteen as a chef, so when the two of us had lunch here yesterday we definitely received the royal treatment. Thanks again, Stephen!! What a culinary experience I will NOT forget anytime soon! After starting with a glass of bubbly, they brought an amuse shot glass of cold soup. It was green in color and had little purple flowers in it that gave it a floral finish. I went with the 3 course selection of veloute of cauliflower with king crab. This soup was incredible, I almost licked the bowl clean it was THAT good. second course was the risotto....just ok I didn't think the Parmesan foam was necessary, and without that it would have looked and tasted just about the same an any other risotto I've had before. And finally the third course I had to go with the prime burger. I ordered it med rare and didn't see much red/pink coloring at all when it came out. So, it could have been cooked a bit less but MAN was it juicy as ever!! I feel like most of the juiciness came from kraut they added to the mix, which kind of overpowered the overall taste of the burger and the rest of the ingredients. The views here are top notch and so is the service. Food is definitely above average for my standards, but the prices are up there as well. The 3 course meal ran $57 a piece. Bottom line, I'd come back here in a heartbeat to try the dinner courses........after I win the lottery.

    (4)

  • Erick N.

    Quick update (see my prior review for more details). Last night my wife and I returned to Sixteen and enjoyed the eight course winter menu (the spring menu is reportedly set to roll out within the next few days). We had an absolutely amazing all around dining experience this time, significantly better than our first visit both in terms of food quality and service. We were treated like regulars even though it was just our second visit and Jeremy executed flawless service. Sixteen is one of those venues where you receive highly attentive, polished service but the servers also are laid back and extremely personable. While last time most of the food was very good, none really had a "wow" factor. On this occasion four of the eight dishes were really memorable: *The first course of blood orange meringue that you crack open and mix in with a pudding featuring elderflower. *House smoked sturgeon with oysters and caviar *Prime beef with Yorkshire pudding, roasted brussel sprouts and bone marrow. *The cheese course ($25 supplement); raclette cheese heated tableside served with onion brulee, shaved black truffle and coal roasted potatoes. With the trilogy of amuse bouches (which were also excellent), ample bread service (all made in house), a palate cleanser and the massive mignardises cart this was a true feast. Chef Lents did a great job telling the story of a winter's day through the progression of courses (at Sixteen the menu changes completely with the seasons and features not just seasonal ingredients, but tells a story through the tasting menu). Based on last night's experience I now believe Sixteen to be one of Chicago's best fine dining venues, worthy of a second Michelin star and definitely plan to be a regular.

    (5)

  • Sofia J.

    Appreciate a unique dining experience - Sixteen refreshingly approached the menu by breaking it out into different sections, on multiple cards reflecting and honoring various staff members' personal connection to the restaurant. Food was perfectly paced and portioned. Loved the surprise dishes! Had high expectations for poussin but was not impressed - at the 2 star level, I don't think chicken belongs on the menu, at least with the dishes we experienced. Also, sturgeon was a bit dry in one of the dishes. Otherwise, greatly enjoyed tasting multiple luxurious foods in one meal without a premium (uni, black truffle, caviar, lobster, foie gras, escargot, razor clam, venison, etc.) Also, loved the bread presentation (and taste and butter pairings and servings of seconds!). Very pleased with the service, no one was stuffy, icy, or robotic, which is a relief! Especially enjoyed our wine steward (or som? was not sure), he had a fantastic sense of humor. Very pleased to see a reduced price offering of wines by the glass. One issue to point out (again, given the 2 star level), there was a tiny fly buzzing around me that I kept shoo'd off and would expect the staff to address. It eventually flew into my food, which I ignored, but perhaps action should have been taken to inform the staff because the source of the fly should be investigated. We were having such a good time and felt so comfortable with the waitstaff that this was deemed unnecessary.

    (5)

  • Zack P.

    Oh Trump, you balding ass hole. I make a reservation to dine at your hotel restaurant and cancel my reservation a half hour later. You charge me credit card 240 for... What exactly? The honor of having my name in your guest list for 30 mins?! WTF!? Your toupee must really be getting expensive. Chase has already canceled your charge, and fuck off

    (1)

  • Jason P.

    I have been to many top floor tasting menu restaurants, and this is one of the best in Chicago. If you have time, do the full menu called the All day pass. If you only have an hour or so, do the Express line. Excellent!!!

    (5)

  • Victor D.

    Best brunch ever and it was worth the price... I would go there again haha....don't go on a busy weekend and give bad reviews people... I would agree with others that the waiter/service was not quite attentive Good quality and mimosas were perfect for detox

    (4)

  • Dave J.

    Overpriced arrogance. These people take themselves way too seriously. It was like a SNL skit. We ordered the sixteen course meal for five persons and it was $1800 with NO alcohol!!! Each course was themed after an employee of the restaurant... really ?? They even had a course for the illegal Liberian dishwasher who arrived in the USA as a stow a way .... really?? Way too PC and trendy chi chi B'S for my taste. Each course was stranger and funkier as we proceeded. FRIED PIG EAR ( pork rind in any other setting but super serious and expensive Sixteen) Would love to see Anthony Bourdain take them down a few notches ..... All that was missing was Che Guevara face at the bottom of the soup bowl. Lighten up, Francis !! Save your shekels and your patience unless you love unctuous settings.

    (1)

  • Kam C.

    I'm truly disappointed. I went there to celebrate a super special occasion but it was nothing impressive but the view. I grown up from a Chef family so I appreciate great food and services. I have to admit I'm not a big fan of their tasting menu. I was not impress with the food but the presentation was good. Don't get me wrong, they were good but not $185/person good. And you do get many more small tasting items extra from your orders. But I just feel it should be about the food not just using big words to describe the food. I also found a tiny bug on one of the dish still alive which we show it the server and he just took the dish away with a simple I'm sorry and when they came back they said another simple I'm sorry again and both times without even looking at me. And that was it. No manager coming over to apologize or anything. I figure the hold purpose for the restaurant to only accept few reservations at each time period so they are able to service the customers personally like having people double check the dish before bringing it out with a bug walking on the plate. I truly believe I get what I paid for and if I'm at a hole in the wall kind of place I have different expectations. But in a super fancy restaurant like this I do not want to see any bugs anywhere. And if something bad do happen, I expect exceptional responses. The other thing is that they use the theme of people that work there as the focus of the menu but I found everything they do with zero passion. If I'm passionate about my food I want to fill the dining room so I could share my passion with everyone and not just three tables at time. And with the many servers you visit throughout the night, they just repeat the same speech over and over again to each table. I don't feel special when you show me my dishes before you cut it and you use the same dish to show it with other table like I'm sharing food with them but we all get charge separately. The point of showing you the food is to share their passion of how well they prepare your food but not to use a fake sample to show it to you.

    (1)

  • Nick A.

    If you have the luxury and/or are fortunate enough to visit/stay at the Trump International Hotel, you must try Sixteen! The food was absolutely delectable and decent in portion size for the price. I would recommend the Wagyu sliders. Perfectly cooked medium rare, topped with parmesan shavings, spicy mayo, ketchup and arugula, and sandwiched between to sesame seed brioche buns. They serve you three, but I feel I could have eaten 3 more, they were so good! The potato wedges served on the side were just as tasty. So crispy and seasoned very well! Only complaint, they should give you more than 3 potato wedges :-/ I also had a cocktail to compliment the meal, called the "wooden nickel"...phenomenal! Maple syrup, lime juice, and Woodford reserve, and served with a strip of chocolate cover bacon!! Highly recommend! Overall, the waitstaff were extremely friendly and conversational, and service was super quick. The bartenders also know what they're talking about and whip up tasty and original cocktails that will blow your mind! Can't wait to return next time I'm in Chicago!

    (5)

  • Natalie L.

    The office holiday party got a Michelin bump this year. As with most things that involve trying to please the masses, however, I would like to think that I did not get the full Sixteen experience. We were taken up to the 16th floor of the Trump Tower in an elevator decked for Christmas out of a Tim Burton movie. We checked our coats and were escorted to a private room just off the terrace with a magnificent view. It was stunning but with just 2 tables for our group of 20 and no ambient sound, it felt stark. Cocktail service was on point. I enjoyed a very nice pinot noir by the glass. There is one word that describes the entire meal: beige. We started with an amuse of crispy fish(y) skin over a cauliflower cream with a caper. Then there was a brown butter risotto, which was my favorite dish. For our entree, we had a choice between pike and amish chicken. I ordered the chicken (with brussels, mushrooms, grapefruit) but also tasted the pike and wished I had ordered the pike. Everything was well cooked but something was missing... or a little something of everything was missing because I was still hungry. For dessert we had a pumpkin tart with a philo sculpture on top. The filling was nice but the tart overall was so much work, several of us at our table just gave up. This is another firm event location where I think I might feel differently if I had free reign with the menu. The service said Michelin. The risotto said Michelin. The wine said Michelin. "Beige" ... not so much.

    (3)

  • Simon L.

    Had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner with my boyfriend tonight. The staff was very exciting and energetic in the way they explained each dish. We had a bottle of rose champagne as well with our ten course meal. Overall, I would highly recommend going because it is a wonderful experience. The food was surprisingly filling and if I could, I'd come back again!

    (5)

  • Kimberly E.

    A true experience! Sixteen is not a place that pushes you out. (We were there for 3.5 hrs!) Amazing view, food, and choreographed service. Go on a week night for a window seat. Beware of champagne and cheese carts that visit your table...good but pricey, and you get so much food anyways. Our menu was inspired by the chefs/managers who work there. I'm sure it's fun for them to conceptualize everything, but ALL of the stories got to be too much. Just the food, please! Vegetarian tasting menu was just as high quality as the meat/fish ones! Thank you!!! For birthday celebrations, you get a birthday dessert plate AND cupcakes to take home (in addition to the automatic pre-dessert and dessert courses).

    (5)

  • Kate M.

    I've been to Sixteen a few times and am just never impressed. There are some much better rooftop views in this city with food and drinks of at least the same quality for less money. Why am I giving them an OK instead of Meh? If you're looking to impress someone with how much money you're willing to pay for mediocre food and drinks...this is the place to do it. Sixteen is great for that. Otherwise, check out some of the many other options available to you in our fair city.

    (3)

  • Marie C.

    Absolutely awful customer service. I can't speak to the food cause I was disgusted enough by the service to ever want to try this place. Made reservations for Valentine's Day in November on open table. Hostess called me a few weeks after during work hours. She left a voicemail saying there was a glitch in the system and they need my credit card number and if I didn't call them back they were gonna give my table away. So I called them back and things were fine. A few weeks later I called asking if they had an earlier opening they said no which was understandable since it was Valentine's Day. A week before Valentine's Day they call me to reconfirm my appointment. Only now is she mentioning. That its $225 dollars a person for a tasting menu. I have food allergies so lots of the courses were not gonna work. I'm so annoyed they waited so long to tell me. Now with Valentine's Day a week away I obviously won't be able to find reservations anywhere else. I guess we'll just be staying in because sixteen has no idea how to communicate with their customers.

    (1)

  • Vanessa X.

    We tried the Winter 2014 All-Day Pass (blue line) which essentially is the whole tasting menu. It lasted for more than 4 hours and consisted of 20 mini courses, each reflecting the history of Chicago. I absolutely love the theme, and it brought a level of intellectual depth to the food tasting experience that a nerd like me loved. The screens up above wrapping around the interior of the restaurant were also playing images from Chicago history. The waiters were all very professional and knowledgeable, and it was impressive how they were able to talk and do their food preparation magic at the same time. For each course, they would bring out a little truck or some kind of display that would then serve the food. The food itself was a bit above average, but nothing spectacular. I would say that the little bites of food was more interesting than tasty. The presentation definitely excelled above all else. It was an experience - not a fantastic taste-bud experience per se, but a dining experience. That said, my favorites of the night was the venison and the wagyu beef, which were very good. The only two things I would say were negatives were: the waiters were a bit snobbish and rolled their eyes at us more than once, and when I requested a cocktail that was "light, strong, tequila based, and not too sweet," the guy brought out a .... *drum roll* tequila sunrise. Tequila with orange juice. Hmm, not super creative there huh? Well, for a michelin restaurant and a hefty price tag, I would expect the sommelier to use a bit more imagination in the cocktail, at least as much as was put into the courses themselves. At the end of the night, we got to take away the menus, and also a little gift bag with some popcorn, which was a nice gesture. I really liked how the meal ended - on these peppermint chocolate ice cream balls - that was super refreshing and really cleansed the palate. Would I back again? Maybe. They do switch up their tasting menus every season. But I wouldn't expect some culinary feat, just a long and enjoyable experience, almost like theater.

    (4)

  • Galina K.

    Loved the Food, Loved the drinks. Beer selections are great! Can not beat the view! Service was very nice.

    (5)

  • Krisha B.

    I always go here when I'm in Chicago. The view is worth it all, the service is always good and the food is great! It's a must if you are going to be in downtown Chicago!

    (5)

  • Ceal P.

    5 stars for sure... I think it's unfortunate that the low rating for this fantastic dining experience is a mix of reviews for the bar, the brunch and the fine dining experience. The dinner fine dining experience is 5 STARS! and if you come here expecting it to be just another place for dinner, stop reviewing negatively just because you didn't look at the menu before you came here. Expect to pay for a great experience -- think up there with Alinea, Grace, etc. I think what surprised me most was that it was unexpected. I came here years ago when Trump first opened and Sixteen was good but not great. They had a chef shuffle in 2012 and since then, sounds like this place has been doing it right. They picked up 2 michelin stars along the way so hopefully now they'll finally be heard. The winter 2013 menu was a homage to Chicago -- which makes perfect sense because of the restaurant's location right on the chicago river facing the wrigley building. from start to finish, the experience was fun, light hearted but packed with an incredible fine dining punch. Chef Lents gathered experience in the kitchen of Joel Robuchon so expect the decadent and rich, but at the same time fun and surprising at times. Because the menus change, I won't go into too much detail regarding the dishes b/c you may not get to experience it but my favorite dish of the night was an oyster/wagyu beef tartar coupled with brioche that had truffle shavings on top. so decadent but SO DELICIOUS, and honestly ingenious. I've never had oyster/steak tartar before. the oyster really shined through. Cost is equivalent to any fine dining meal in the city if you opt for the grand tasting. There is a cheaper (probably "less expensive") shorter menu as well. Get here now because they are doing great things in this kitchen.

    (5)

  • J. Chuck K.

    Although we only drank in the "bar area", the experience was underwhelming. Right away I noticed the area where the bar was positioned looked awkward. The bar itself doesn't look all that classy or something I would expect to see in a Trump tower. I got the feeling we were sitting on a stool at a bar that was quickly assembled and set up in a lobby area an hour before we got there. While it's on the 16th floor of a skyscraper right on the river, you can't see anything....except the mug of your bartender. I guess you might as well save yourself the trip up 16 floors and drink in Rebar. I got the Rye P.A. Fizz cocktail, and although it wasn't bad, it wasn't $16 good. I expected the price to outshine the quality of the drink, but I thought the decor and views would help balance that out-wrong. I might go back in the spring/summer time to check out the patio area, but there's better places out there for a drink in the area.

    (3)

  • Gretchin A.

    For my daughters 16th birthday we planned a day downtown for her and her best friend. We started at Sixteen for breakfast. Sixteen's breakfast menu, while still a little pricey is affordable for a nice treat dining out. The girls LOVED this restaurant. Giggling to themselves saying they felt like celebrities, made me feel like I made the best choice. Im so glad we went to Sixteen! The atmosphere is beyond beautiful! The servers were the best we have ever encountered. Polite, caring and easy to talk to. We've been to a few Michelin rated restaurants for special occasions and some tend to have a somewhat "snooty" vibe, that doesnt always feel very welcoming. This one makes everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. I appreciated that, as we were probably a little out of our element there. The food selection was good and the food itself was great! Thanks for making our experience so amazing!

    (5)

  • Jen G.

    View = A+ Service = F- This was my third time at Sixteen out on the terrace and I have to say it was a total service disaster. I was with four of my best girlfriends celebrating my early birthday, we were in the neighborhood after some shopping and I suggested checking out the excellent view and getting a drink to cap off a fun day in the city. All was going fine ...that was, until we were paired with the worst waiter possible. It took him forever to bring our drinks and it took him two times to get the very straightforward wine order correct, he even blamed an assistant server, behind her back, for his obvious mistakes....and when the bills came, he didn't bring back the correct change twice, and in one instance, assumed a rounding up tip in the return change. Mighty presumptuous if you ask me! The next day, one of my friends who charged her drink ended up with a charge on her card $4.00 more than what she signed for. Good thing she double checked her statement, imagine if that happened on every charge?! Adding to the less than ideal experience, our "server" was clumsy enough to step on the back of my shoe on my way off the terrace. No thank you Donald, there are other great views in the city with way better customer service!

    (1)

  • Aaron R.

    I was so looking forward to this dinner as it was a busy week and we had a Friday night reservation. We were seated in a smaller dining room with two tables and were having a really great time enjoying the company and the spectacular view. And then about 20-minutes in, the second table was seated. At first we thought they were just a loud bunch. But then then, it wouldn't stop. It was at the point where we couldn't hear conversations with the people next to us and couldn't hear the waiter describe each plate that was coming out. We finally asked the waiter to say something which didn't help. Then one of the members of our table asked them if they could enjoy themselves a littler quieter. That's when the rudeness reached a new level. They'd get loud then everyone at the table would make a "shhhhh" noise very loudly. It was obnoxious and childish behavior for a group of adults to behave. What was even worse was that when we brought this to the managements attention we were told that they were celebrating something as if that was an excuse! We were finally moved to another table about 3/4 of the way through our meal and were able to enjoy the end but we couldn't believe that no apology was offered. I can be known to be loud myself but I know there is a time and a place for this. If you want to be treated like this, I'd save your money and try Applebee's.

    (2)

  • Allison S.

    If I could rate the food on its own, I'd give it 5 stars. Delicious, beautifully presented, and imaginative. Service was impeccable, except for the handling of the party seated next to mine. They were obnoxiously drunk, and so loud that our large party couldn't hear each other speaking, even when shouting. After asking them to be quiet, twice, and asking our server and the manager to ask them to be quiet... we were eventually relocated to another table in the middle of the tasting menu, in the main dining area (we'd booked a semi private room). The situation was handled poorly by staff.

    (2)

  • L. Danovia ..

    I solely visited this place for the crumpets. Oh man, was I in heaven. Everything my husband and I ordered was plated and presented so lovely. Everyone from the hostess who took our jackets to the waitress who cleared our table was great. Will definitely return, especially for a great crumpet and cup of tea.

    (5)

  • David L.

    I am European ( 30 years of life spent there traveling all around ) and this has been the worst tasting menu I ever had . Food was HORRIBLE. Nothing really special. Options we choose 2 Night and and 1 Day + 2 glass of wine = $ 643.00 before tip ..we were 3 . I didn't leave the tip as not pleased by the food. Arrived home I checked my credit card profile and the add it...an extra $ 130.00 ( at the restaurant I invalidated the tip section ...opened dispute right of way Chase ) Of course for an audience that probably has never tasted something different than U.S food this could be a paradise ( the concept " the more you pay = the better it is " not always apply and this is an example ). I have been at Sixteen on March 2011 and the regular menu was amazing..yesterday ( 05/10/204 ) a total disaster. The people , in the table next to us , sent many dishes back.

    (1)

  • Roxanne H.

    This is one of the best restaurants in the city and all the work that Chef Lents puts in these menus pays off. We celebrated our anniversary there and we tried one of the tasting menus with wine pairings. It was during the week and the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant so we enjoyed it very much. The somelier did a wonderful job with the pairings. We've been there during the weekend and i can tell you that the experience is totally different. The noise is sometimes too much so i would recommend a week day if you want more attention and relaxed dining.

    (4)

  • Vicki L.

    Incredible view and fun outdoor seating options. The food is average - order the sliders.

    (4)

  • Connie T.

    The real rating that I want to give is 4.5 stars. I love the feel of "green dining" in this restaurant. Every dish has a mixed flavor of different kinds of vegetables, fruits or meat. I especially liked the appetizers which looked like exotic plants and had an amazingly fresh taste. The chef did an artistic play of the ingredients both visually and nutritionally. The service was timely and the servers made an incredibly nice presentation of every course. I would say the design of the restaurant and the chef's creativity impressed me more than the actual taste of the 4 courses. It would be great if the sea bass main course could have a fresher and lighter taste to highlight the tenderness of the sea bass.

    (4)

  • Helen K.

    One of my family's go-to spots just because of its beautiful city-view and quiet restaurant space. The space itself has incredibly high ceilings and tables spread apart for private conversations or business meetings over meals (common to see lawyers/businessmen here during lunch hours). Their food is of good quality and is quite tasteful, but I'm never too sure if it ever really matches up with the hefty prices. The chef often experiments as well with "fusion" dishes, and a $25 plate ended up being essentially asian soba noodles. But with the understanding that you're paying for the space and the view, it's worth a trip or two :)

    (4)

  • Comensal A.

    When I want a really fine lunch, Sixteen comes immediately to mind. Yes, it's pricey -- but to celebrate special occasions, it's at the top of my list. Today's visit was perfect in every regard (possibly due, in part, to the fact that it was lunch, and therefore uncrowded). The menu for lunch is straightforward: choose two, three or four courses for corresponding fixed prices. Not much point in highlighting the individual dishes since the menu changes often, but I will say that everything was exemplary, including a pressed kale salad, a perfectly silky squash soup, delicious grouper, and the most tender short rib I've ever eaten. To top it off, we flipped over a superb dark chocolate ganache highlighted with candied cashews and cashew gelato. The only thing that wasn't top notch for me was cappuccino (it was just a shade harsh), and it was still very good. The food was inventive & tasty, that service friendly yet finely polished, the ambiance comfortably elegant. I wish I was rich instead of just good-looking -- I'd go to Sixteen at least once a week.

    (5)

  • Kat B.

    We had the amazing tasting menu with pairings for dinner. Make sure you allow for several hours as ours took over 4. Dressy attire and pricey but worth every penny. I've been to Alinea and this is right up there with it. Its bonus... a gorgeous view of the city.

    (4)

  • Michael U.

    Full review is in the blog - and please disregard any review before the arrival of Chef Lents...the team at Sixteen is currently operating on a whole different level. A few highlights below. The Why: With the Michelin Guide for Chicago an ever disappointing mess compared to those in other cities and three of the 2* locations closing during the past year I'd originally booked Alinea for a fourth visit during this trip to Chicago but in the months between securing that ticket and my first vacation from Arizona in four months my curiosity got the best of me - just who was this Thomas Lents and why was his cuisine garnering such raves on the sixteenth floor of the Trump tower...as much as I love Alinea this was a case of something new and shiny taking precedence over the tried and true. The Space: To call Sixteen swanky would be an understatement - while opinions vary on Trump the man it would be foolish to assume anything but refinement and opulence in the spaces bearing his name. From the warm greeting at the front door to the chrome and marble elevators leading to the sixteenth floor each step of our trip through Trump International Hotel was met with smiles and "yessirs" and with a location in the center of downtown our emergency to the dining room was met with dramatic 30+ foot ceilings, a million dollar wine collection in dual glass wine rooms, and a million dollar chandelier hanging high above while the Wrigley Clock Tower and Lake Michigan stared back at us through the windows. With perhaps twenty tables in the dining room and all covered with fine linen, crystal, and polished silver throughout the night everything about the room drips with luxury - the thread counts high, the two-tops large enough for four, and easily six feet separating each table. The Food: 3 Trout Tartar - Crisp Skin, Bones: The dish of the night for my friend - and more surprisingly for myself - this plate nearly resembled Bao on arrival but what was instead delivered featured a tartar of Gravlax inside a light crème fraiche meringue alongside trout caviar, fried skin and bones, and a bit of chickweed. An entirely different take on serving the 'whole' fish everything simply clicked - the tastes, the textures, and even the plating all dramatic yet refined. 6 Kabocha - Cardamom, Chestnut: Moving on to heartier flavors this creamy potage featured a veloute of Kabocha squash along with roasted chestnuts, a touch of heat from espelette pepper, and plenty of aromatics from the ginger and cardamom foam. Large in portion and moreso in flavor with salty toasted pumpkin seeds tossed in for texture this was yet another highlight of the night. 9 Truffle - Shirred Egg: Following one of my favorite ingredients with another the silver lining of Dave not enjoying runny eggs is the fact that I was able to enjoy this course twice. Quadruple plated in the style of Keller's Oysters and Pearls and featuring brown butter roasted truffles and truffle sabayon inside the lightly poached egg this was a course you could smell from across the room - luxury in excess bolstered by accoutrements of truffle butter toasts and a frisee salad with truffle vinaigrette. 12 Venison - Juniper, Cranberry: Locally shot, pan seared, and ash crusted my buddy's eyes lit up at this presentation and although he was admittedly getting quite both of our plates returned to the kitchen empty. Rich and funky unlike so much of the farm raised deer seen on menus elsewhere and served with toasted Tuscan kale, sweet potato leaf, and cranberry blood-orange moustarda plus a drizzle of gin/juniper jus this was quite possibly the best deer dish I've ever had - so tender that it could be cut with the edge of a fork and exceedingly moist for something so lean. 13 Wild Hare - Civet, Risotto: Shot in Scotland just a day prior and cooked in mirepoix it seemed almost impossible that Chef Lents could find something bolder than the venison to serve as the final savory and yet here it was. Rich, nutty, and teaming with herbs and spices atop rye-berry risotto with a light bay leaf cream this was a perfect conclusion to a menu that effortlessly moved from something as light as champagne to a dish as hearty as stew. The Verdict: Having mentioned the impetus for my visit to Sixteen, the meal I gave up in its place, and the irony of dining on the day Lents cooking was recognized by the red guide all I can say is that I could not have been happier with my first visit to the sixteenth floor of Trump International Tower and I anticipate plenty more accolades and stars for the young chef over the coming months and years. From the beautiful room and glorious view to the colors, textures, and flavors on the plate there is little doubt in my mind that Sixteen has the ambition and capability to become a world-class destination restaurant and while it may never be the 'best' restaurant in Chicago I don't think second place is unrealistic - or such a bad thing given the competition.

    (5)

  • Joey C.

    Beautiful view had the short ribs melt in your mouth delicious thank you for making my birthday Xtra special, service was spotless

    (5)

  • Amalita A.

    I came here last night and I had a great experience!!! We just came for cocktails, but the attention to detail is impressive! Marissa was our server and she was very attentive and knowledgeable. She had great recommendations! The Trump hotel went out of there way to be festive. They decorated their elevator as well as a mini ski lodge in part of the restaurant!! The view is great as well. I will definitely be coming back!

    (5)

  • Kirsten A.

    There's not much to say other than to string random words together to explain how fabulous Sixteen was on Christmas Eve. Intimate. Upscale. Beautiful. Classy. Delicious. Perfect Portions. Excellent Service. Expensive. Understated Decor. It's a place to come spend money, feel fabulous, and be treated with excellent service. We had the 10 course tasting with wine pairings (which is a LOT of booze, ps) and everything was delicious. The stand outs: sparkling saki, mincemeat pie, flavored butters, some sort of fluffy concoction, and the scallops. The service was very good, although we asked for a second round of bread and it seemed to throw them off their game as we had to ask a couple more times before it came. Other than that, it was a perfect meal. It was the perfect amount of food, you didn't leave stuffed nor did you feel like you had to eat a burger later. Definitely a must if you're looking to splurge.

    (5)

  • Kati E.

    beautiful view. great for a romantic brunch.... mimosas are delicious and the clam chowder is the best or had in a long time.... all I have to say is "well played mr. trump...... well played mr. trump"...

    (5)

  • shannon s.

    My brother took me here for a birthday lunch on a blustery March day last year. The set-up of the restaurant is nice and the view is okay. It was nice to look out the big windows during our meal, but there wasn't much to see. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. My brother still talks about how the burger that he had there was one of the best he's had anywhere. After we received our appetizers, which were rather small, he was concerned that he would get some tiny excuse for a burger. Being 6'3 and in his lower 20s, he would have been disappointed. However, when the burger came out it was rather substantial and (judging from the alacrity with which he ate and his continued insistence that this was one of the best burgers ever) rather delicious. This would be a nice lunch spot for visitors to Chicago, especially if shopping in the loop is on the agenda.

    (4)

  • Traci T.

    Friend and I dropped in at Sixteen. We wanted to go to ReBar but it was closed. We sat out on the terrace drinking two mojitos and the views were amazing. Loved the ambiance and vibe. Drinks are pretty expensive, but I suppose you are also paying for the views and the trump name.

    (3)

  • K B.

    We had breakfast and drinks here on St. Paddy's Day. It's essentially 3-star food, 3-star service for 5-star prices. Initially, we simply went up to the 16th floor to catch views of the river being dyed green, but we decided to have breakfast at Sixteen. The food was decent, although they got my order wrong and didn't provide any sincere apology or provide any credit to the meal. The atmosphere and view is nice, but if you're going to spend this money, check out Siena Tavern down the street, where you'll get 5-star food, 5-star service for 4-star prices.

    (3)

  • T W.

    Ambiance is to live for! Get the turkey burger!!! Nice place for that special someone!

    (4)

  • Andrew Z.

    Mediocre service and food above average but not worth the price. The lobster was flavorless and did not taste fresh. The shrimp was very good. The bread was not fresh. I would not dine here again.

    (2)

  • Lorena P.

    I've been to Sixteen a couple of times, usually to treat international guests. This past time it was for breakfast. It was a Saturday, there was a five minute wait, the lounge area was dirty so I didn't sit. It was a muggy, rainy day but we still had a beautiful view of the clock tower. The server was polite and kind. We were seated in a quiet section with very few tables, which I always prefer. The food at this restaurant is very average but the view is the best. Everything went well except for the end of our meal. We wanted to ask for our check but our server went to lunch and the next person came in about 10 minutes later.

    (4)

  • laura M.

    We were really looking forward to having a nice dinner with some friends when we went here. We had a room that we shared with one other group since we were a large party. This group happened to be some of the most obnoxious, sloppy, middle-aged loud drunks I have ever seen. We couldn't hear our waiter describe the food or have a conversation with the person next to us. You could hear them throughout the entire floor. After repeated polite requests to them to keep it down, we had to escalate to management who eventually moved us. I was entirely disgusted with how management chose to placate to one group that caused all the other patrons to have a miserable evening. When you go to fine dining establishments, the kind of behavior we witnessed should be unacceptable. We are by no means shy but this was epically outrageous. We loved the food and service otherwise but could not get past this atrocity.

    (2)

  • Erika G.

    Dear The Donald; So you finally got with us. Yeah, the guys all want to get their skyscraper up in the sexy Chicago skyline, to make their mark, and we finally let you. It's a shame the retro Sun Times building was a casualty of your obsession, but I guess I can let that go, 'cos we do love the tall, tall buildings here. You used Chicago's SOM as an architect, 'cos frankly, using a non-Chicago architect would have been a dealbreaker, but you dodged that bullet. There's a few other details, however, that we need to talk about. Can we talk? Came here after an event in the building and went to 16 for a beverage and a snack. Now, The Donald, I know you're all about the LUGJOURY, but having no Wifi and spotty cell service is a FAIL. Not LUGJOURY. I'm not all high maintenance or anything, but I loooove to feel the vibe of my text messages actually reaching me on a timely schedule. Timeliness is LUGJOURIOUS. So, keep that in mind, women care about those things. The food, well, the snacks. My brothafromanothamotha and I got the Lamb sliders. These were juicy and delicious. But $24?!?! And for three? How you gonna share that? I'm a givergoddess, The Donald, and nothing makes me happier than sharing my food with my peeps. Odd numbers make sharing hard. Our charming bartender plopped another slider into our order, kudos for her. I'm not sure if she even charged us for it, but the service here is great. And those little burgers were damn good. The drink prices border on the ridiculous. What, is this an experiment to see just how much you can charge for a damn glass of champagne?! $20, seriously!? Some of us actually work for our money, The Donald, and we can't swing that. We can swing an $8 Stella, so I was happy to see that on the menu. Okay. So, are we clear now? If we can work out these kinks a bit, we can go back to talking about your skyscraper, mkay? Best, Erika

    (3)

  • Tiffany K.

    I've been wanting to dine here for some time now. Food was amazing, view was incredible (we even watched fireworks from Navy Pier during dinner), service was outstanding, and I loved the presentation of each dish. We had the chef's tasting menu that was recommended by our server. We were both extremely full and tummy's were happy at the end of our meal. I heard Sunday brunch is amazing and I will be back for that.

    (5)

  • Amelia B.

    I came to Sixteen for lunch shortly after it opened in 2008 and was unimpressed, so I've avoided it since. A business lunch took me back here recently. Note to self: only come for lunch if you have at least 3 hours to spend. Because serve is S-L-O-W slow. Took 15 minutes after being seated to get a waiter. Took another 15 for Diet Cokes to appear. Took at least 35-40 before our order was taken. And the entrees took another 45 to come out. Granted, it could have been an off day. They were offering all tables free appetizers and desserts for "the wait." But what gives? It wasn't busy, and the restaurant is pretty small. There's no excuse when you are paying that much for food. You don't get off days. And if you are going to make people wait obscenely long, at least keep the drinks refilled. It took me at least 30 minutes with an empty Diet Coke before someone came around to offer me a refill. No excuse, Trump. Food is good (and better than I remember from my previous visit), which is why 2-stars. But there is plenty of good (and much better) food elsewhere in the city. So two strikes, and you're out, Sixteen. I'll be directing my business lunches elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Jocelin L.

    This place invites comparison to the Signature Room, and unfortunately it doesn't compare. The patio/terrace is not open in the winter (for obvious reasons - Chicago cold isn't for the faint-hearted) but the indoor seating simply does not provide the best viewing perspective. The vantage point from the 16th floor vs. 95th isn't necessarily a disadvantage - the lower level provides an immersing view of the river/Michigan Ave, but most of it is blocked by the terrace. I would imagine summertime on the terrace is breathtaking. Drinks are extremely pricey, but what else can you expect inside the Trump Tower? The libations were small but strong, yet nothing exceptional. If I wanted to pay $16+ for a drink I'd just save up for the Aviary. Clientele is older and sophisticated, there were many business meetings/groups. It's a classy yet pricey, quiet spot.

    (3)

  • Grace N.

    Wanting to show an east coast friend a good time, I took him out to Japonais' river walk bar (= hip), and then made a martini-induced decision to take him to the bar at Sixteen (= hip replacement). While spookily empty, the few occupants were around their 50s and 60s, and one group of suited men actually tried to wave me over on my way to the restroom (help mommy!). Not to mention that the cheapest drink on the menu was a $30 beer. Any beer that costs $30 better come with a tiny leprechaun that pops out and grants me three wishes. Surprisingly, there wasn't one. Two stars for the good view and the squishy hotel seats.

    (2)

  • Jonathan W.

    Had an excellent meal and experience at Sixteen. They have migrated to all tasting menus, 4,8 or sixteen course. The theme of the evening was apples and was well done across the board. Eloquent snacks, impeccable service and the entire meal was paired nicely with wine. The shirred truffle egg was the most surprising part of the evening and the venison did not disappoint. The first course foie Graz was seared well with excellent flavor. However, it had a little too much cherry/apple butter. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant and will be back. It is a bit expensive for what they're doing, it approaches denko or Trotter's pricing without the notoriety.

    (4)

  • Elaine G.

    My friends and I came for 4th of July last year because it was literally 100 degrees out and we wanted to watch the fireworks without having to deal with the heat and crowds of Navy Pier (Okay, we didn't really care about the fireworks, we just wanted an excuse to eat here). After a terrible experience at The Terrace a few weeks ago, I had low expectations for this place. But Sixteen turned out to be quite incredible. We started off with cocktails - everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Then came with our amuse-bouche, which was served on top of dry ice! Super cool presentation. I had the pan-seared scallops for my entree. It was $50 for 3 scallops, but they were the most amazing scallops I've ever tasted in my life, so I had no complaints. Throughout our meal, the service was absolutely impeccable. While they have unprofessional 20-year-olds working The Terrace, all the servers at Sixteen are uber polished, accommodating, and professional. I've been to few places where service has been so impressive. The restaurant was pretty empty when we were there, but it still made for some interesting people watching. There was a guy that looked straight up like an Arabian prince on what looked liked the boringest date ever. The other patrons included a few older couples and a small business dinner.

    (5)

  • Frankie T.

    I'm not a fan of their wine list. Food is good. Ambiance is probably one of the best in Chicago. Allot 3-4 hours all in all.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Food to drink, presentation to creativity, ambiance to scenic view, attentive to cordial, sixteen rates a sixteen! I saw some poor reviews about this restaurant and none of them are founded. The meal was a journey, not a plate with food on it. The starting cocktail set you on the right path. The langastine was wrapped in philo dough and cooked to perfection. The fois gras melted in your mouth. Desert was refreshing. French inspired, but rustic in feel, this was an experience worth paying for. What a night for my wife's birthday! Thank you Sixteen!

    (5)

  • Kaylynn R.

    I dined at Sixteen for the first time last week! It was amazing! The service was impeccable but not overbearing like some five-star restaurants. The dining room was gorgeous and the view was fantastic! And the food was out of this world! Right now you can select from the "Day" or the "Night" menu. We both choose "Night" and every singe course (there were 10) was better than the next! Just make sure when you go you you give yourself at least three hours for the meal! You would not want to rush through this great experience!

    (5)

  • Keith G.

    We visited Sixteen within a week of dining at Tru in Chicago and while the quality of food, service and wine selections were similar, the experience(s) were altogether different. Don't let the "Trump" stamp keep you from enjoying an outstanding Chicago experience. On the sixteenth floor, the close-up view (not too close) of the historic Wrigley building provided a beautiful backdrop to an outstanding evening. We enjoyed a formal and knowledgeable level of service with a very comfortable presentation. The adjacent Terrace Bar added a great level of activity and energy without being intrusive. A fun and memorable, albeit, pricey evening.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    Let me start by saying this review applies only to the Terrace, and not to the Restaurant. Perhaps the restaurant has figured out how to minimize the chav aspect of the Terrace experience - if so it may be worth a try. Otherwise, save your money for someplace which will treat you like an elite spender - which is how Trump is priced (surprise, surprise). Long story short - beautiful view, crummy overpriced food/drink/service. You are definitely paying for the view (which is fair - it is incredible). You are getting little from the rest of the experience. On the plus side, this is one of the greatest views in Chicago - being nestled amongst (not above) the surrounding buildings is a unique and cool perspective. It is worth experiencing once. One the negative side - it's all tourist all the time, poor over priced cocktails (how can you only offer Tanqueray and Sapphire as gin choices at an "upscale" cocktail location - this is a dead giveaway that the product they are selling ain't the cocktails), mediocre service, and astronomical prices. Happy to pay astronomical prices for great product, too bad this doesn't place doesn't qualify. Now that I've seen the view once I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Pamela M.

    This restaurant located on the 16th floor of the Trump Towers is definitely worthy of its one Michelin star and the AAA Four Diamond awards. I went here for lunch and was pleased with my dining experience. The prix fixe 3 course lunch is available for $35.00--A good deal for a stunning place with notable accolades. The duck and the lobster roll were nothing short of scrumptious. This restaurant is the place to seal an important business deal or to celebrate a romantic occasion. Beautiful glass walls from floor to ceiling overlook a terrace with the Chicago cityscape in the background and fresh cut cymbidium orchids on each table make this modern ambiance breathtakingly memorable.

    (4)

  • Keney C.

    Wow wow wow. Not the best place in the city but definitely a must try at least once. My husband and I went there for a special occasion dinner and we had a good experience. We wanted to just go all out since we were there so we decided to try their 16 course dinner. It's basically 16 small portions of pretty much everything on their menu. If you are starving and hoping to grub on big portions, avoid this place. But if you want to really have a culinary experience, I'd definitely recommend it. The chef is a genius. Every single course that came out was different and new. We've never seen anything like it. The detail and thought behind each dish is truly an art and they nailed it. We got to try so many different things that we would have never tried before, everything from caviar to seaweed. The plates were so beautifully designed that we were hesitant to even eat it - it was just that pretty! Would we go there again? Probably not anytime soon. We know places in the city can get pricey, especially if you are in the Trump, but these prices were incredibly high. The 16 course meal? Let's just say our total that night exceeded $600. Was it worth it? Just 1 time for the experience.

    (3)

  • Al B.

    Drinks on the terrace at Sixteen: average drinks menu, good service, view isn't amazing, prices are crazy. $23 for an Old Fashioned. Don't bother.

    (2)

  • David G.

    I've read all of the Yelp reviews of Sixteen and I'm embarrassed to say that I actually avoided the restaurant because of them. Someone managed to talk me into giving Sixteen a shot and I'm really glad that I did. I dined at Sixteen on the same week that I dined at Alinea, Ria and Tru, so there is some basis for comparison. Sixteen easily holds up against all of those restaurants. Thomas Lents from Robuchon arrived at Sixteen in January, and the restaurant definitely showcases his world-class talent. I won't say that Sixteen beats Alinea or Ria, but it also isn't beat by either of them. Sixteen has a place on the short list of Chicago fine dining and that place is very close to the top. The ambiance cannot be approached by any restaurant in Chicago, or few in the world for that matter. The majestic windows overlooking the lake, the river, Navy Pier, the Wrigley building and many other sights really set the scene. The service is all Trump, and if you know Trump, then you know that it's world-class. The cuisine comes from a master of his trade. A protege of the most decorated chef in the world, Joel Robuchon. I think that people have differing expectations and many have difficulty understanding the concept of the dining experience and what that experience should cost. I will say that, if you are expecting massive portions or a small bill, Sixteen isn't for you. I should also mention that if you don't leave Sixteen feeling well fed, then you are probably better suited dining from a trough than from a plate. It is clear that Trump management has it's sights set on rising to the top of Chicago culinary excellence and it had clearly succeeded with Sixteen.

    (5)

  • Marjorie F.

    This was a stop during an impromptu cocktail crawl. I would say "pub crawl" but this is hardly a pub. The beautiful decor and well dressed staff made you feel like The Donald would be popping in any second to check on them. My friends and I wanted some fancy schmancy bevvies and what we got was a bit disappointing. I can't remember what we ordered, but the drinks were average. Not much return on our investment. And the service? Well, less than impressive honestly. While we were given drink menus right away, it felt like half an hour had passed before someone took our drink order. And we were sitting in a cozy corner right next to the bar! Go figure. Maybe we weren't dressed for the occasion, but the three of us definitely had the cash to spend. Too bad for them that our visit was cut short. I'd like to go back and see what the dining experience is all about, but someone would have to convince me that there aren't better options out there. Sorry, Sixteen, I didn't find you sweet.

    (2)

  • Carson H.

    If you have been to Sixteen before January of 2012, you MUST give it another try. Chef Lents is a genius. This was hands down the best meal I've ever had. The dining room is exquisite, the service is everything you would want from a restaurant of this price and the food is so gloriously presented and delicious. Chef's creativity knows no bounds, and they pay homage to Chicago's roots in many of their dishes (did someone say lemon and rosemary Garret's popcorn made in house as an amuse?!). We had the 16 course tasting menu and it was divine. I cannot wait for my next trip to Chicago, Sixteen will be the first restaurant I visit. It won't be long before they earn 3 Michelin stars, you can count on that. If I were you, I'd eat there now before getting a reservation becomes as annoying as trying to get a table at Next!

    (5)

  • Leigh R.

    We once loved this restaurant. Great service and great menu - then, not now. They're pushing the tasting menu but will give you a weak a la carte menu. Too clever by half with its field/stream/pasture tasting menus and you need to request the explanation menu. Truly dismal pre-meal service trying to get a cocktail/glass of wine. Bad enough they comp'd one of the drinks without being asked. Recommended it to someone recently and sincerely hope they went elsewhere. Skip it - there are much better places to have a nice dinner. It used to be about the patrons, now its all about the chef and pretentious, chef driven restaurants are a dime a dozen. Alinea was much more fun and accommodating.

    (2)

  • Nadia S.

    Oh man this place is a great experience.. and great to bring out of towners to. I brought my parents here last summer and they loved it. of course you cant be cheap when you come here.. gotta go all out with several different courses to enjoy it to the max. their soups are super creative.. and everything was full of taste. service was amazing of course, as expected. we had a great view from our table.. the decor and ambiance was just beautiful. def counting down the days til i go here again.. but gotta try Alinea first ;)

    (5)

  • Jay L.

    I love me my Sunday brunch buffets. It seems like they're all starting to disappear at the nicer hotels so I was thrilled to eat at Sixteen. Here are my random thoughts: -Once seated, no one approached us for at least 10 minutes. After sitting there for 10 minutes with no attention, we just decided to go grab our own food. Back when I was young and worked at a restaurant, rule #1 was to approach the guest within the first couple minutes. First impressions are important and this left a bad impression. In fact, throughout the whole meal, the server never introduced himself. We had two guys constantly filling and taking drink orders. I have a feeling that because we were in a large group (10 people), gratuity was set and not as much incentive to please. -The restaurant is a lot smaller than I imagined. The view is great though. We sat in the smaller of the two dining areas where the view is not as good. Basically, I was looking at an outdoor patio area. -Food selection is mediocre. Here's where I wished the Four Season's brunch buffet was still around. Don't get me wrong, it was okay but definitely not as impressive as I imagined. Probably around the same size selection as Shaw's or NoMi's brunch buffet. -Food quality is good. It's probably on par with Shaw's but below the quality at NoMi's. -Valet parking is $14 with validation. Actually, the service here was probably the most impressive. They were super courteous, told me the price when I got there, and got my car within minutes. My overall impression was that it was okay. I probably wouldn't go back. For the price, I rather go back to NoMi. If Four Seasons were still around, they would be my top pick. I guess that the first impression from the servers left me with a sour taste and they added 18% gratuity to the bill. Come to think of it, the service at NoMi's was way better and I was in a large group also with automatic gratuity. For the money, it's not bad. I would say that it's probably worth trying once.

    (3)

  • Sahar M.

    Ok where do I begin!!!! Spectacular veiw, great drinks, great food, great waiters but Saturday night disaster ( Rude hostess and touristy crowd). Go during the week to enjoy your experience. If you want hearty food, this is not your place. Portions are SMALL.

    (3)

  • Keith R.

    We arrived for a late lunch. My wife and I arrived around 3:30 for a table for two. Nothing but the outside sofa was available so we took that since the weather was so nice and we wanted to be outside. After 15 min I had to finally stop a waiter to order our drinks. It took another 15 min for the ice tea and a glass of wine to arrive. Still no apology for the long wait. We finally got to order our food after 30 minutes and ask to move to a table since several had opened up. He said let him check with hostess but he never returned. We finally got up and seated ourselves at a open table. It took another 45 minutes to get our soup and salad it was almost 4:30 before we finally were able to eat. I noticed several other tables that was having the same issue with getting waiters to take a drink orders for their table. It's hard to believe with the price of the drinks they wouldn't have people tripping over themselves to get your orders. A few people finally walked up to the outside bar to get drinks themselves. I saw one table get up and leave. The soup and salad tasted ok when it finally arrived. For a guy that normally eats at 11:30 I think anything would have tasted good When I got the bill I was shocked that each time the waiter filled up my tea glass I was getting charged. I can understand if we were just having drinks but with us having lunch charging to have a refill of tea is ridiculous even for Trump. The only part of the experience that was 5 star was the view. The hotel, the view, the atmosphere, everything is perfect except the poorly trained staff. Very disappointing!!!

    (2)

  • George M.

    I stopped by here after grabbing a lunch at NoMI kitchen at the park hyatt. While the decor, and setting were phenomenal, the food was not up to par with NoMI, especially considering the small portions. Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious, just the combination of quality and size doesn't measure up to other restaurants. The dessert on the other hand was quite good, we had a s'mores tart along with pumpkin créme cake that'd had molasses ice cream, which was easily the highlight of our late lunch. I have to say that Sixteen was good, probably 3.5 stars that I'd say leans more toward 3.

    (3)

  • Sarah Z.

    The atmosphere is the best thing about this place - very sophisticated. I went here with a friend and his Mother who was visiting from Europe and she loved the views. I was not blown away with the food, however. I can't remember much about my meal except that I had a salad and a fish entree. The service was very good.

    (3)

  • Mateo S.

    1. Go 2. Try, ultimately in vain, to pretend you are not supporting Donald Trump. This will prove impossible as his name is emblazoned on everything from the liveried doormen to the napkins beneath your cocktail, but it will make you feel better to try. 3. Don't even bother looking at the prices, unless you need a conversation piece that will inspire shock, awe and hilarity in the near future. The adage "if you have to ask..." was written for places like this. 4. Really enjoy the view. REALLY. You are floating amidst the turrets, crenellations and minarets of Jazz-age Chicago, all brilliantly lit as if for your pleasure alone. Conversation will seem superfluous, even distracting. Over food, drinks and service, this will be your memory of the experience, believe me.

    (3)

  • J P.

    To decide whether this review would be useful to you, here is some background information: we are in our late 30's early 40's, two professionals and parents of 4 kids under the age of 6. We make an effort for a very nice evening out in downtown Chicago and spend the night approximately four times a year. Our last few restaurants I can recall include Abigail's in Highland Park, Sepia, Graham Elliot, and Alinea. Sixteen came as a recommendation from my office manager, who is a foodie and frequents Napa yearly. She had given us a gift certificate to Trump hotels for Christmas. We arrived a little early and started with a drink at the bar. Go with the muddled ginger signature cocktail. I thought it was smooth and I am known for being unable to handle strong drinks. I was happy my request for the window seat was accommodated. Try to remember to make this request when you make your reservation. The ambiance is serene and elegant. Jeremy and the other servers were excellent and attentive. The 7 tasting menu with pairings was spot on. At first, we were hesitant to go with either tasting menu after being traumatized by the amount of time it took to get through Graham Elliot's tasting menu. Not only were we satisfied with each course, we were satisfied with the timing of each course. My husband notoriously requires a large amount of food to feel satisfied, but the size of each plate was completely appropriate. (A trip to Burrito Palace #2 after dinner was not necessary.) Sixteen exceeded our expectations!

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    A year after they opened, still 5 stars. But the food has moved down half a star. Sixteen, in the Trump building, has the best service of any restaurant anywhere. Anywhere. No, it's not in a league of its own. But no one is better. It's on the top tier with only a few others. It's not hovering service, but it lacks nothing. We had friendly conversations with both our waiter and the waiter from our prior visit who stopped by to say hello. We had discussions with them about the menu, where they worked before, and their thoughts on other Chicago restaurants. Every staff person I made eye contact with smiled and was genuinely friendly. And never once did I have a dining need that wasn't anticipated. Ambiance: I'd call it a minimalist décor. Very simple, no art on the walls, high ceilings, fabulous views. Absolutely terrific views if you're there before and at sunset. Simple but classy vases on the tables. It was very comfortable and classy, with, as mentioned in my prior review, table spacing far enough apart that you were not part of other people's conversations. Alcohol: We started with great kirs, made with a high quality white wine, which made them taste perfect. The wine list was huge - 11 pages of red wines alone. Very international. There was an entire page of 24 Australian reds (no doubt because the chef is Australian). We had a bottle of the best Chablis I've ever had, a 2004 1st cru Vaillons. Then we ended with a nice port. Food: A very good friend refuses to dine in top end restaurants that do not post menus, or at least sample menus, on their websites. Sixteen is one of those. And I understand the point, but have been coming back to Sixteen because (1) we had a great first experience, and (2) their Australian chef brings in Australian ingredients and develops great dishes. With no menu for you to look at online, here's my overview: Fabulous ingredients and combinations of tastes, which consistently overwhelm the basic ingredient, to the point you can barely tell what the basic dish is. The menu has only six appetizers, six main courses, and six desserts. The bacon gnocchi amuse-bouche was terrific. Four breadroll choices - the white chocolate and orange roll was unique and tasty, as was the roll with scallions. We both ordered the foie gras appetizer. "Sauteed foie gras, ramps, white asparagus, prosciutto, and quail spring roll." The pork belly dish we'd previous tried is now "Braised pork belly, pork taco, red pepper gastrique, and pineapple roulade." The foie gras appetizer was delicious, with lots of flavors and textures. It was like an exotic plate of tapas. But as my wife said, paying $26 for foie gras, you expect more than two bites of foie gras. For main courses, I went with the John Dory, which I'd loved on our first visit. On the menu: "John Dory, tempura squash blossom, cumin polenta, and carrot jus." Sorry, but this was terrible. The dish overall tasted wonderful. But buried in with the other ingredients, the overcooked John Dory might as well have been a Lake Superior whitefish. There was no John Dory flavor, no John Dory texture, no John Dory tenderness. It was a very tasty dish, but I was expecting John Dory. Janet had a crusted scallops dish (sorry, I didn't write down the specifics), and she loved them. To show what else is on the menu, the duck she'd had previously is now "Roast duck breast, keema matar, panisse, morels, pea and coconut sauce." We shared a cheese plate for dessert. It was adequate - six cheeses. I was less than impressed with the assortment, lacking in variety of textures. So the meal was a delightful experience of different tastes and textures. Well done. But totally subject to what the chef wanted to serve, ignoring what the menu said the item was. That seems to be the trend - order a 20-course tasting menu and sit back to eat whatever the waitperson brings you, play guessing games to identify the flavors he/she told you is in each dish, and somehow feel honored to be paying the enormous bill. That's just not my interest in fine dining. So Sixteen remains a five star restaurant in my book, more because of the service and ambiance, but Takashi and Les Nomades will get my business going forward when we want fine dining.

    (5)

  • Abby S.

    Okay I get it- if you are going to pay 100/plate... you are not going to get an abundance of food quantity. But still... overpriced. You are paying to be inside "Trump Tower" not for the food. I will, however, say the service is really good. (They are waiting for their tips though, so I cant exactly say that was genuine). lol Overall.. the food presentation was great. Quantity for what you pay? Not so much. What did it taste like? Any other fine restaurant.... except.. I did find it odd that there was popcorn on one of the main course dishes. That was really strange... caught me kind of off-guard there.. but all the same, sure I will eat it.

    (2)

  • Kristi T.

    Food: Truly inspired, well thought out and executed dishes Terrace: One of the best views of Chicago Service: Consistent, accurate, friendly, and prompt Ambiance: SO UPPITY! boo My husband took me here last night for my 27th birthday. While we tend to spend a lot on eating out on a regular basis, we thought these prices were only worthy of a special occasion. We arrived at 6:15pm for a 7pm reservation. After about 10 minutes of sitting at a small table by the inside bar, a waiter offered us cocktails. We promptly paid and headed out to the terrace... ...where the waitress stopped us and said the "restaurant" drinks were not allowed on the terrace. Wait... what? Isn't this all the same place? So we had our cocktail and once finished walked up to the Terrace hostess again. We asked to sit at the two empty chairs at the bar, which she promptly told us "there is a waitlist". Um, weird? I don't see anyone there. But okay. Finally she seated us at a table with a great view but after another 15 minutes of no waitress taking our order (and please note, none of the wine list was the same outside - so bizarre), we gave up and decided to sit at our table. Our table inside was right by the window and our wait staff was fantastic. We had a lovely New Zealand Pinot Noir with our meal. We ordered 6 items and shared all of them - every single thing was fantastic. Butternut Squash Soup - so creamy yet somehow light?! Amazing. Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Ravioli - OMG yum. The scallop was perfectly balance with the whole wheat homemade noodle stuffed with sweet potato. Burrata Heriloom Tomato Salad - the cheese was wonderful and the small tomatoes were perfectly ripe. Mixed Green Duck Pancetta Salad - This was stellar! The dressing was amazing, the homemade ricotta was to die for, the duck breast gave it a lovely crunch. DEF order this! Hen With Homemade Stuffing and Cranberry Marmalade - This was delicious. The cranberry marmalade was quite strong but held up to the salty stuffing and spinach stuff hen. Also served with baby onion and carrot that were roasted and just delicious. I was quite surprised and pleased! Fresh Alaskan Halibut - This was honestly the best piece of halibut I have had in Chicago (and thats saying a lot since we die for MK's fish!). It was done so beautifully. Light and flaky with just a tiny crisp on the outside. Served with an amazing chive and goat cheese foam and a wonderful potato cake. The food was so delicious and well thought out. We had a wonderful meal, got to try a ton of things, and left completely satisfied without being stuffed. They also brought out a pumpkin cheesecake dish with a candle for my birthday served with cream cheese gelatto - YUM! My only complaint is the ambiance being so extremely uppity and snotty. I realize there are a ton of traveling business men here who think they are the bomb, but its just a weird stuffy ambiance. It reeks of showyness and money. And $350 is a lot of money for a dinner for two - their corkage fee is $50 so it doesn't even make sense to BYO! I may come back for a $22 glass of cakebread sauvignon blanc on the terrace and a $400 meal if I become a millionaire overnight, but don't hold your breath.

    (3)

  • Jackie P.

    This review is mainly for the service that I received. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that my party and I were comfortable and even afterward when a small error was brought to their attention they treated me with respect. Overall the food was very good. The view is amazing and the experience is one I'd go back for again. I went for brunch and spent 2.5 hours wining and dining. I tried a little of something on each buffet and enjoyed everything I ate. My favorite was the dessert bar (stupid sweet tooth) but I also enjoyed the all you can eat seafood and the create your own omelet station. Oh who am I kidding I loved it all. If you're going to whine about the pricing then you probably should have considered that before stepping through the revolving doors in the lobby. I'm not saying, I'm saying.

    (5)

  • Kelli Ann L.

    My husband and I first became aware of Sixteen when our band was honored with playing for The Australian Consulate at Trump Towers. We ventured around before the evening and checked things out......and of course wanted to go back and eat there! For Christmas Day Dinner in 2010, we did just that. There were so few places open with a real sit down dinner that night and this happened to be - so we thought it would be perfect. It WAS perfect! Everyone was dressed up and looked lovely - sure, it was Christmas Dinner - but I could not have asked for a postcard more amazing! The view was incredible, the service was spot on, the food was terrific! We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings. NO skimping - and at the end of the evening we had individual party bags with "Pops" (the little cute splits) Champagne and rum cake and more goodies! YAY! So - this past year, 2011, we wanted made our Christmas Day dinner plans here again. The food was stellar. We started with a split of Champagne instead of the wine pairing - and then had a 2001 Amarone that was TO DIE FOR! The Sommelier was really nice and we chatted over the course of the evening about wines - no pretension whatsoever - and the staff was spot on again. People smiled and it was a warm and friendly environment. This is a place to go for an incredible view, great food, quality service without being snooty, and a nice time with someone special. Maybe people go here for Business - but I say go for pleasure! :0)

    (5)

  • Dipti G.

    The food was good but not great considering the price. Farmers market theme which was pretty cool and different, but didn't think that the flavors really went well together. Beet ice cream with chocolate sponge cake was very strange together. There are a lot of amazing restaurants in Chicago, we won't going back here its way too expensive for what it is.

    (2)

  • Emily B.

    I feel like my review may not be fair, as I brunched here and then dined at Alinea later on that night. I mean, really, how can you contend with the number-one restaurant in the nation? You literally can't, but I will do my best to give it the credit it deserves. First and foremost, this is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago. Sure, it's new and doesn't have as much charm as some of the architecture that surrounds it, but even the Tribune building was new at some point, right? The view from Sixteen is incredible - not too high, but still a breathtaking sight. You are positioned among the buildings, not above or below them, which is interesting. High ceilings, lots of natural light, a gorgeous wine cellar, and the furniture all contribute to the dining room's unmatched warmth. I imagine this place is as mystical at night as it is lovely during the day. There is definitely an air about this place, very prim and proper with exceptional service. To me, it is something totally reserved for special occasions, like when you want to relax and not worry about anything. To that point, I was a little bit bummed when the glass of champagne I ordered with my brunch was dead. Completely flat. You would think whoever poured it would notice that, considering glass after glass of bubbly gets poured on the average Sunday at Sixteen. Either way, they opened a brand new bottle table side and poured my glass in front of my eyes and did not charge me for it. Totally the right move, props on the pops. Now, for the food: The buffet, at $65/person, was beautiful. Your server takes you around and shows you all there is to offer, and believe me, you will likely go into some sort of analysis paralysis. Breakfast items include beautiful eggs benedict sandwiches, waffles and toppings, bacon and sausage vats, and fruit. Then there is a fresh fish, shrimp, crab and sushi station (love!). There's a playful take on grilled cheeses and burgers, as well as a fruit and cheese spread - salads as well. There is a pastry and gourmet desserts area, which is a girls best friend. The only thing I would have swapped out would be the omelette station for a crepe station, then I would have been really in heaven. Clearly, this is not hangover food. You won't find greasy hashbrowns or biscuits and gravy. We were able to really relax here, which - in addition to the tasty yum-yums - is what you pay for. We paced ourselves and dined for about 3 hours. No one rushed us or made us feel like we had to leave, even though we were there past 2:30 (brunch is 11:00am-2:30pm). This is the perfect place to take an out-of-town guest, a date, or a special day with mom, something like that when you really don't want to deal with the hectic buzz of Orange or venture to Wicker Park for one of the good hole-in-the-walls.

    (4)

  • Kryste N.

    AH-MAAAAZING VIEW! Went on a a cloudy Saturday in November, but the view from my seat in the lounge at Sixteen was perfection. Staring out at the river, the lake and the rooftops of Chicago's architecturally magnificent I enjoyed some wonderful wines by the glass - and when I saw wonderful I'm talking Gigondas, and Cakebread...BY THE GLASS! Yes the prices are high, but you're in the Trump Tower, in downtown Chicago, looking at the best skyline in the world from a completely different vantage point, so it's worth it!

    (4)

  • Brett F.

    The view? Incomparable. The service? Stellar. The Sommelier? Killer. The overall experience? One I'd return for. Dinner at Sixteen was the ideal spot for an recent evening of entertaining a few out of town clients. Not only does the Tower Room conveniently face a phenomenally illuminated view of my office building (hey clients, look over there, we're fancy!), but it showcases our city so beautifully, it's almost impossible not to fall madly in love with Chicago at this vantage. Second City who? This is first rate style. If the outside panorama is style to the hilt, then the interiors of Sixteen are prudently matched in elegant complement. Dripping in a heavy hand of modern, sleek, sophisticate hauteur, the dining room exudes cosmopolitan upscale and shines just like the striking chandeliers overhead. Fitting for super special occasions, the indulgence level is appropriately high. Now those of you whom know me know I'm not at all opposed to flexing my spendy muscle when it comes to an extraordinary dining experience, but it has to be said, Sixteen - quite true to Trump form - is unapologetically expensive. Prepare for a $75 White Alba truffle-laden pasta appetizer and $85 Prime Filet and Foie Gras entree, for example. While it's not at all unheard of to drop the same level of cheddar at a few other Chicago upscale favorites (ahem, Les Nomades, Alinea, Tru to name a few), what you're missing here is a lack of the truly distinguishing, the showmanship, the extreme presentation element. While the dishes are tasty, the "wow factor" is kept to a bare minimum here in favor of straightforward, simplistic, unfussy dish representation. Did I not enjoy my Filet of Beef with foie gras, root vegetables, dauphine potatoes and mushroom consommé? Quite the opposite, however, the absence of true originality and uniqueness makes the stiff price tag feel slightly undeserved and the meal a tad unmemorable. So while Sixteen may not necessarily be my first choice of Chicago's premiere dining locales, I do absolutely appreciate it as somewhere significant and fabulously distinguished you can take those who possess a less adventurous palate and simply just enjoy something, well, simpler.

    (4)

  • Robyn C.

    Everyone knows ... the more you pay, the less food you get. With that being said, I ordered the scallops which is $40.00 I only got 4 of them, so yes, $10 bucks each, BUT they were the best scallops that I have ever tried... EVER. My boyfriend ordered a fish dish, and that was fabulous too. Prior to dinner they came out with an appetizer with a quail egg on top of it. That was the most delicious thing I have ever tasted. Dessert was pretty decent, it also came out with petit fours, which were excellent as well. If you aren't that hungry, but you want a culinary experience and you feel like spending some loot, go here and enjoy the view while you're up there.

    (4)

  • Catherine L.

    The view from Sixteen is incredible and is pretty much the only reason for our visit. Being poor graduate students, all we could afford were the drinks, which were grossly overpriced. $11 for a Corona or a Blue Moon is absolutely ridiculous. For that price, I would hope that the offerings would not be the same as that in my local dive bar. The service was pretty terrible. This may have been because they did not think we wanted to spend very much money, but no one ever came to ask if we even wanted to have a second drink when we were done with our first. I would also think that they would have liked to rush us out of there, but we found it pretty difficult to get a waitress to get us our check, so maybe the service is just always terrible. We did not get any food, but based on what I saw at the tables surrounding us, I was not impressed. I may go back here for a special occasion if I had the money, but I have a feeling there are much better restaurants for the price, despite the view.

    (3)

  • Jenny L.

    overall great service and good food.... but something about this place never really stands out. doesnt stand out in a good way or bad way. its alright.

    (3)

  • Adrian J.

    Disclosure: This review only applies to an NYE event dealing with the lounge not the restaurant. Normally I would wait until I actually visit the restaurant on a normal, non-holiday occasion but the experience I had for NYE was completely unsatisfying. The package was $75 that claimed to have included a desert bar and a champagne toast. The lounge is very nice looking. Except that they didn't seat you at the lounge. They seated us in a rather empty looking banquet hall that was next to the lounge. It was just pretty much a standard issue carpeted hall with a very nice view. The desert was not bad itself. The one main issue of mine was the completely disorganized nature of this event. It literally looked like they threw everything together in at the last moment when they thought about opening up another room to make even more money. The live music was all the way on the other side of the room from where we were seated so we could barely hear it. The service was the kicker. We had to track down and ask for the server about three separate times and when he finally came to our table, he tried to run away before taking everyone's order at the table. After all this, he brought us the wrong bill at the end of the night that was charging us for one extra person and an open wine bottle which we didn't have. When my friend brought this up, he then tried to justify the check! He said we had another round of champagne (it was just one glass) and that somehow justified everything. Eventually he brought over the correct bill. I did not get to sample Sixteen's Michelin star cuisine. I did not get to sit at Sixteen's nice lounge. But I did pay the price for it. If they treat you this way on NYE, imagine another night?

    (2)

  • Dane K.

    this was my second visit to Sixteen at Trump Tower... I left this time a little less satisfied than I had previously. My first visit was brunch, this was lunch. It seems like their prices have gone up slightly since my first visit... I looked over the breakfast menu and everything was $5 more than I had remembered it last time. Still not outrageous (and the claims that brunch is $95/plate just seem outright looney to me, unless it was some special brunch menu). On my last visit I had looked at the lunch menu, and now things are definitely higher priced than previously. Most sandwiches come out to be in the $25-30 range. For a sandwich. With waffle fries (they of course have to call them by their more pretentious sounding name pommes gaufrettes, which is French for waffle cut...) I had a slow roasted pork sandwich. it was very good. The bread it was on was really nice. The pork itself, was good. I have had just as good pork for 1/3 the price. But this place isn't about the price, nor is my giving it 3 stars... You're clearly paying a premium to walk into this door, so I'm not looking down upon them for that. The service this time, however, was was average at best. There weren't any tables all that close to us, yet the waitress was talking like we were in a library, to the point where you couldn't hear her. (Actually, we had an early start and were the first table for the lunch rush). We weren't in a rush to get out the door, but she clearly wanted us turned over as fast as possible (though again, they weren't even busy). She took our drink order 2 minutes after we sat, asked if we were ready to order food. We clearly weren't. Not even 3 minutes later, she came back... asked again... we clearly weren't still. A good waitress would've picked up on the fact that we weren't in a huge hurry and didn't need to keep coming back to make us feel like we were wasting her time. I had been performing the egregious activity of chewing gum, and looking around found nowhere to dispose of it as soon as I sat down. I asked her if she had a paper napkin, to which she said sure, but I'm pretty certain I got one of those eyeroll type looks as soon as she headed back to her waitress station. 5 minutes later, I had to ask for it again to a busboy, who was much nicer to accommodate such trivial matters. I think this waitress would be better suited working a hurried table-turning atmosphere of Grand Luxe than here, her contrived snootyness didn't work for me. Back to the food... I started off with a chilled corn bisque, which was tasty enough that I could have eaten that as my meal and be really happy. The sandwich was OK, but for ~$30 for a pulled pork sandwich you're better off going pretty much anywhere else if price to taste ratio is of concern. The waffle cut fries were tossed in a really nice truffle oil.. Cliched slightly these days, but flavor was spot on. Looking around, the crowd was mostly gray haired ladies, and decidedly not cutting edge. Still yearning for their outdoor patio to open... I don't think I'll be back until then.

    (3)

  • Kim M.

    Again, pricing aside, I had breakfast here after our most recent stay and it was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly. The sausage was out of this world. And that same server who entertained my kids and made them feel special came over and made my mom feel special too. Priceless. Orange Juice though, could be better. That was just a minor thing overall!

    (4)

  • Rich W.

    I was there for the Valentines prix fixe (overdue review, I know). First off, the dining room was stunning - the view, the vaulted ceiling, the decor - very apt for a special occasion (I can't wait to go back during the summer to take advantage of the huge outdoor terrace). The savories were quite good. Proteins and risotto were all cooked to perfection. The style of cooking is contemporary American. Nothing intellectually demanding or super creative - just simple food executed well and presented with a modern sensibility. The desserts, on the other hand, needed work. It was as if the desserts were conceived by another kitchen - too complicated / lacking focus. The bread service was also not very memorable. In Chicago, I really think having a good dessert program and bread service is what distinguishes a great restaurant from a good restaurant. Service was good. All the people who worked there were really well-dressed. I recommend nothing less than business casual with a jacket. All in all, good food and impressive dining room. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Christophe K.

    The bar is fantastic and the view is even more amazing. I would not eat there though as it is not the best part of this location. But if you are in Chicago you must go there and sunset is fabulous.

    (4)

  • Matt R.

    Our group of four went here for brunch on October 28. The restaurant, located on the 16th Floor, is all the pictures showed --- light and open, high ceilings, great views of the skyline. The restaurant is quiet. and good for conversation. We requested a table with a view, and had a table not immediately next to the window, but in the center. Our table was not next to a column. The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is expensive, but worth it for a special, memorable location. We know high end buffets, from the Four Seasons to specialty restaurants. This is one of the better buffets. The key to a good buffet (in addition to food quality and cooking) is presentation - here they constantly changed the buffet to keep it looking freshly made. The buffet starts with Mimosas or fresh squeezed orange juice. Coffee is fresh brewed or filter (iced) The seafood was fresh and sweet (crab legs, crab claws, shrimp). One of our group thought the salmon was the best he ever had. The sushi was also excellent.. The hot sauce had a chili one of us could not tolerate, so our waiter brought fresh horseradish and ketchup to make a cocktail sauce. Don't think we went there simply for fish. The pure breakfast dishes were good too. The eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked, with applewood smoked bacon. The Hollandaise was also great. The other breakfast meats were good - plump, well-flavored, juicy sausage. We did not try the omelets (custom made with various fillings), but the ones served to other diners looked very good, Belgian waffles and pancakes which we did not try, also looked good, The small pastries were also great. The apple tartlet had a crispy, well-flavored crust. The staff helped taking photographs of our group.

    (5)

  • Rod O.

    My sister-in-law decided to treat us for brunch at Sixteen at the Trump Tower and what a treat it was. From what I saw of the Trump Tower hotel it seemed pretty nice. When we finally got to the restaurant we were seated in this room with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. We were put at a table right by a window which was facing north west. We were staring at the Tribune Tower and Wrigley building during brunch! The food was amazing. The breakfast portion of the brunch had your usual suspects. Eggs Benedict, bagels, pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, and an omellete station. This was good but the lunch portion is where it is at! They had fresh crab legs/claws and jumbo cocktail shrimp. The quality of the seafood was phenomenal. There was also a baked salmon dished which was cooked well and a braised short rib over some mashed potatoes in addition to a beef roast. The brunch also had sushi and various meats and cheeses. The dessert table was really good. There was a great variety. The brunch is a little pricey, but you are paying for the food and the views. Not to mention the service. Always gave us fresh silverware and refilled our water glasses at the right time, took our plates away as we finished and just seemed to be there when you needed something. Would definitely head back for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • C. W.

    Major disappointment. Expected better of Trump. Chairs were dirty and worn, waiter had a spot on his vest, and the food, while spectacularly presented, almost works of art, was all show, and no substance. The arctic char was presented with a "asparagus nage", and believe me, no asparagus was ever near this watery soup-like substance. A very fake lime green. Everything tasted fine, just not Trump fine. Been there, done that. I would however, recommend the lunch that starts, unfortunately, at 2:30 on the terrace outside the dining room. While we didn't eat there, the menu was totally different, and everything we saw on plates looked good.

    (3)

  • Jenny S.

    I can not even begin to describe my experience here. I went here for the first time last night for my gf's birthday and unfortunately I was unable to experience a full course meal, I could not stop raving about the unbelievable service I received. Talk about CLASS. WOW. Best service I received in my life, not an exaggeration, and I come from a family who owns restaurants, looks like we need to step it up!! Donald Trump truly at his finest. I thought I was a queen here! Only had the chocolate chip cookies and the ice cream, but wow that hit the spot. In LOVE. Definitely coming back. If you're looking to take that special someone on a date, special occasion, this is the go to spot. A M A Z I N G.

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    Drinks on the terrace with the amazing view is very cool. What's not cool is the view of my empty wallet after dropping $15 each for vodkas and soda. If you're okay with dropping a lot of coin, then this is a cool place. If you're going out on a budget, go somewhere else.

    (3)

  • Liz A.

    So I went here with a partner and a team for dinner as a celebration. You better believe that I was going to go when someone else is paying for it... My champagne lifestyle on a beer budget only goes so far. It's very, very formal - I came here after work and actually felt a bit under dressed. The view is awesome and I wished it was warmer to sit on the terrace. There were like 16 waiters assigned to our table, for a total of 8 patrons. SLIGHTLY excessive. They hovered over the table all the time. They were really pressuring our partner to pick a wine - which is a very extensive wine list. They stopped by about 4 times and they could see she was still reviewing the list. Most waiters wait until you have closed the book to stop by. My table ordered the Chef's tasting menu (which I think was over $100 per person) plus appetizers and wine. It was about 8-10 courses. We had two tables and the other table did not order the tasting menu. However, they threw in a few extra appetizers and multiple rounds of dessert for both tables. The soup was some of kind of southwestern soup and was sooooo good. Probably my favorite of the evening. The main item was venison (it was good) and scallops (there were only..three, count them). The desserts were ok and interesting but not like "I have to come back here just for this". The dinner was seriously over 4 hours on a Wednesday night. Half the table was falling asleep and had to leave to catch the Metra. I have no idea what this cost but I would say its more about the experience (a gastronomical adventure, per the waiter) and presentation than the food. I'm not huge on this type of dining, where the food texture is modified and totally different than what you expect. While I've heard it compared to Alinea, I think it's really one level below.

    (3)

  • Robert K.

    If you have sticker shock when you see the prices here, you simply haven't done your homework to begin with. However, at this price point and even well below, I have experienced way better service and food quality. Our server could simply not bring drinks in time with the courses and left us wondering, "what are they doing back there?"... FOOD: overpriced SERVICE: overvalued ATMOSPHERE: Too stuffy to endure the above mentioned

    (2)

  • art s.

    If you're going to sixteen you have to be comfortable with two things: 1. It is expensive. e.g. Brunch is $95/plate before drinks, tax and tip 2. At least 50% of that price is a "wow" premium for being in the Trump space. The food is good, but you're paying for the Experience. For my money, the food is better at the Four Seasons brunch. But sixteen's atmosphere and views are tough to beat. Service Accommodating and pleasant. I called twice with changes to our reservation within 24 hours of our seating and both times they were unflinching in taking care of us. Despite changing the time we wanted to come in and the number of people in our party, they still put us in a table on the window in the main dining room. Once seated, our server was a pro. Almost overly helpful, but you could tell he was sincere and we were definitely catered to. Space / Atmosphere Striking. Open flow with floor to ceiling windows that capitalize on the panoramic downtown views. The key design elements like the wall of wine or the massive chandelier are bold without being over the top dominant or distracting. The space is big enough to accommodate them. This is an instance where a 25 foot crystal chandelier fits. Food They had a nice range of the usual suspects for this kind of occasion. The omelet station, the carving station, the sushi station, great desserts, etc. What was there was certainly good. However, by comparison, the variety isn't quite as extensive as what you see at the Four Seasons. Not sure what it says about me and my tastes, but two of the items I enjoyed most were from the kids station -- mac and cheese and sliders (you can take the boy out of the small town ... ). Net: sixteen is a good option if you're willing to splash out and your party really appreciates the environment. We were there for Father's Day brunch and all things considered it was worth it. Star scoring scale: 5 = Spectacular 4 = Better than average, really enjoyed it 3 = Average, don't regret it 2 = Disappointing 1 = Abysmal

    (4)

  • Colleen D.

    I would love to give Sixteen more stars for the view alone. I was there for a private event -- food was good, not outstanding/memorable. Service was okay. For a place that brags about its reviews, they screwed up BOTH the food alleries of my dining companion. The view is really killer. There is a nice outdoor spot to sit, have a cocktail and gaze westward at the Wrigley and Tribune buildings and down the river to the lake. I like it better than the Hancock view -- I think this will be my new go-to spot for out of town visitors.

    (3)

  • Joyce T.

    Excellent service! Well worth their Michelin stars. The history of Chicago menu is incredibly creative and well composed. And I loved the bit of history lesson that came with each dish. They were delicious, but the experience was especially spectacular. Dessert was a particular knock-out.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    This was a GREAT experience for my mom's birthday! We all felt like we were worth a million bucks! :) We got a table right in front of the windows which afforded us an INCREDIBLE view of the Lake and downtown. WOW. It is SUCH a great view! We all enjoyed the tasting menu. I know it changes often, so I won't go into food details, but my soup was wonderful, my lobster gnocchi was sadly teensy, and the banana ice cream dessert was great. I definitely want to come back!!!

    (5)

  • Joy G.

    Pretty spectacular. Had the blind tasting menu. A few incredible stand outs. A couple courses were just not my cup of tea but all in all spectacular!!

    (4)

  • George K.

    The food was really good but the portions were very small. The wait staff was attentive and willing to make things not on the menu. The place was very romantic and we were able to view fireworks from the navy pier. Would recommend this place more for the atmosphere than the food. Great date spot.

    (3)

  • Erin C.

    Come for the view, but don't stay and eat. At least not for lunch. Terribly disappointing. Best thing on the table? The pretzel bread in the bread basket. I'm serious. For lunch I had the salmon. I ate about 1/3 of it and picked at the rest because I don't think it was cooked thoroughly. It was definitely a bit too pink and raw looking for my taste. Other diners at my table had the lobster salad sandwich. They raved about the fries, but not so much the sandwich. I've heard dinner is better here so maybe it's worth coming back for that - but not if I have to pay for myself. I'd recommend just coming up for some cocktails.

    (2)

  • Valerie v.

    All I can say is wow. I have been raving about Sixteen ever since my boyfriend took me there for a pre-Christmas celebration on Friday. I have been to several top resturaunts in Chicago hotels, and this one is by far my favorite. We did the five course tasting menu and I could not have been more satisfied with the quality of our food. I loved every course they served us, and they even gave me a birthday candle (even though it wasnt really my birthday). It was a great experience, and I would suggest it for any special occasion.

    (5)

  • Dine N. D.

    DO NOT NOT NOT GO HERE I wish I would have paid attention to the negative reviews before we went. Ugh, we had reservations for another restaurant, but didn't feel like leaving the hotel, so the hotel (of course) recommended Sixteen. BIG, BIG, BIG mistake! I cannot discourage anyone enough to dine elsewhere. We spend lots of money on food, so don't mind paying $600+ for a meal for two (the following evening, we went to Alinea), but this food was beyond horrible. Nothing we ate had flavor ... nothing. The wine pairings were awful (not just because the wines were paired with flavorless food ... they just weren't good). The only memory we have of the evening is that one of us got food poisoning (although, once we reported it to them, they assured us that there was no possible way that could ever happen ... right, of course not). The service at the restaurant was just as bland as the food ... in fact, the whole restaurant was bland. If you are looking to spend a good amount of money on bland, bland, bland, go here. If you are expecting a remotely good meal ... don't do it. And, God help you if you have an issue (e.g., food poisoning) ... I have never, in all of my travels and dining experiences, experienced such abysmal customer service (note: this applies to only the Restaurant employees, not the hotel ... the hotel service was great). We were called liars and thrown some "statistics" that they came up with about how it couldn't possibly have been food poisoning. We spent days attempting to resolve this issue and, once they realized that we weren't going away, they met us halfway. Hideous experience ... don't do it.

    (1)

  • Steven S.

    Spring night tasting was really gimmicky, but really, really good. They give you a ton of variety (and volume) with the wine pairing. Really expensive, but probably one of my best food experiences in Chicago.

    (4)

  • Christine K.

    Like at most other Trump restaurants, the food here isn't stellar. The only great things would be the view, wine, and dessert. As for the actual entrees and courses themselves, Sixteen fails to deliver dishes that play a symphony in the mouth, especially given the price. However, if you really wanted to come here and would prefer eating something, then visit during brunch or breakfast time.

    (3)

  • Shradha A.

    Absolutely crazy expensive! Now that I've got that statement out of the way, I can focus on why I loved this place!! Even though I can't afford to go here too often for their awesome cocktails, and certainly not buy $18 appetizers here any time again, I did really enjoy my GNO here last night! The weather was quite windy and they ended up closing the terrace early, but while we were there, we took in some breath taking views of the city, enjoyed lounging on really comfortable furniture that gave you enough space from your neighbors (too many roof-top lounges in Chi pack too much together) and enjoy a delicious ($15) mojito! Honestly, I would not recommend this place for food and certainly not for vegetarians (they have nothing vegetarian on the menu but the chef offered to prepare a vegetable skewer - 3pcs of mushroom, tomato and zucchini - for $18).

    (5)

  • Serg B.

    Desert was nothing to brag about, but defiantly presentation was fancy!!

    (2)

  • Anne C.

    I was here for a work dinner and it was like no dining experience I have ever had. This is the signature restaurant at Trump Tower and they have an incredible view of Chicago. Dinner consisted of eight themed courses intended to highlight the flavors of spring. Our waiter first brought us each a plate with 4 hollowed out eggshells each filled with a different "taste" representing one of the three themed menus we could select: Field (featuring poulty and small game), Pasture (featuring all veal), and Stream (featuring mostly seafood). Our table selected the Stream and then our courses began to arrive, each one plated in a prettier and more interesting way than the next. The flavors of each course were wonderful, but the presentations really just blew me away. If you're someone that eats with their eyes, as they say, then this restaurant is a must try.

    (4)

  • Brandon L.

    Donald Trump, you have done us well. Sixteen was everything I would have ever expected from you and more. Thank you for such a wonderful breakfast with a fabulous view. When we walked through the elevator doors we were immediately greeted by the friendly lady behind the reception desk. We were seated quickly and had an awesome view of the Chicago River and Downtown area. The service from our waitress was prompt and professional. The food was amazing! The Highlights: -Skirt Steak (Best way to start your day!) - Service was prompt and professional -Great sky deck view of the city and located in a great spot in the middle of the city Final Thoughts: Before walking into the Trump International building my expectations were already preset through the roof. So high that right before walking through the doors I thought I might have been setting myself up for something I would not be happy with. Me and my girlfriends experience was so amazing we promised each other that we would come back next time we come to visit my hometown. Next time we want to try the dinner there, where they have a nice outdoor deck where you can get a closer look at the city below. If you like to receive top grade service, awesome food, and a beautiful view this place is for you!

    (5)

  • Ken L.

    I'd give 4 stars compare to other restaurant at the same level. The missing star is because it's missing the "wow" factor. The restaurant is nice and modern. We were lucky to have window seats although no special view at the spot but it's still a window seat. No complains. Their bakery was surprisingly good and I kept asking for more. Main course was great. Overall, Sixteen is a great restaurant, however, like other reviewers I think it's a little bit over price. For this price range, I'd rather experience the top notch service from Tru but it's still worth to try after all.

    (4)

  • A L.

    White chocolate bread. That's just one of those things that seem like it would be totally weird with your dinner but was actually amazingly good. Just like the walnut cocktail. Sounds manly perhaps, and a nut flavor is a bit strange for a cocktail, but it tasted fabulous. Everything else was also wonderfully subtle and bordering on sublime (amuse bouche, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 1 dessert). The main room had fabulous views and a gorgeous chandelier. We were in a side room, but still, it was very nice. The service was very pleasant. I have to admit I was predisposed to thinking that it was just going to be nothing but Trump-level hype, but I must say I was surprised by how good and sophisticated it was. Of course the prices reflected all that excellence, but that is to be expected from a place with the Trump name attached.

    (5)

  • Don J.

    Amazing meal, top notch service, great decor in a restaurant that probably boasts the best views in Chicago. When I booked my reservation in "Sixteen" I didn't expect to have some of the best food I have ever eaten, especially in a hotel restaurant. I have stayed in too many hotels to know that a hotels restaurant food can be appalling (think pretty much any Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton hotel in the world). We had the chefs menu tasting which was comprised of: - Amuse Bouche of Potato and Leek - sounds basic but the hot wafer like casing was amazing. Great start 5/5 - King Crab leg was really fresh and light and I could have eaten another 10 of these dishes. Wife asked me to stop telling her how amazing it was. 5/5 - Minted English Pea Soup was very good which tasted really of fresh peas. I liked the Rabbit in the soup which brought a great texture contrast to the dish. 5/5 - Farm Egg with Chorizo and Cod. Very nice dish, Chorizo tasted great but this was not on the same level as the other dishes 4/5 - Roast Duck Foie Gras with Corn and Popcorn. Best dish of the evening. This is the same Foie Gras Joel Robuchon gets and is only supplied to one other restaurant in America besides Sixteen and Joel Robuchon. Amazing dish - 10/5 - John Dory with Porchinis. Nice but after the Duck Foie Gras the John Dory was never going to compare. - Scottish Pheasant. Never tried Pheasant before and it was great. Another top notch dish that I won't be able to do it any justice by my review 5/5 - Rib Eye of Beef. Great tasting beef and better than you would get in Roka Akor/Chicago Cut & many of Chicagos other steakhouses. 5/5 All dessert were pretty good but none were of the exceptional level that the started and main courses were. All in all an amazing meal and Chef Lents is clearly an up and coming chef in Chicago.

    (5)

  • Max M.

    If you are pondering whether or not to make reservations at Sixteen, then chances are good that you: #1 Want to impress someone special #2 Need to impress someone special That sums up what kind of restaurant Sixteen is. This isn't for light wallets. This is for the "I want to close the deal" type of occasions. And Sixteen won't disappoint. The restaurant delivers one of the most dramatic entrances to any dining room in Chicago. Thanks to a dazzling view of the city skyline marked by a beautifully lit Wrigley Building; Sixteen's dining room easily impresses. I took the gf here on V-Day. I guess that means reason #1and #2 apply. =P The service was really professional and genuine at the same time. No one appeared to be trying too hard even though they were trying really hard---everyone from our server to the sommelier to the line cook that prepared one of the most beautifully cooked scallops I've had in years. Not too much left to say other than Valentine's Day was extra special because we enjoyed Sixteen "treatment". Here are the highlights for those who want details: -$140-$200 a person -The menu is modern French -The wine list has some very reasonably priced bottles -Every table has a bomb view -Rebar is a great place to grab a pre-dinner (drinks avg $15-$20 per drink) -Do dress for the occasion -Bring your camera -Portions aren't as bad as other reviews suggest (you'll get bread and mignardises)

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Great view on a Spring day on the 16th floor. Best burger I Have ever had. Attentive and friendly staff. I can't believe it wasn't more crowded. My wife and I had a great experience. She works nearby and I hope to be back for the patio when it warms up.

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Give it some time. Yes, that' s my sage advice to you. Sixteen, in the Trump Tower, has only been open a week, and it was obvious on my visit there last night that they are still working out the bugs. First the positives- the views from the Tower Room (the main dining room) are spectacular. Since the restaurant is the on 16th floor, the floor to ceiling windows give you a view of the Wrigley and Tribune Towers like I have never seen before. You are almost at an equal level to the clock face- absolutely stunning lit up at night!! The other room(the River Room) has a view of the river out to the Lake. There is an outside patio (cannot open until the construction is done in 2009) that has the best views in the city and will be a great place to grab a drink during the Summer months once open. The chandelier is magnificent- Swarovski crystals glittering in the light. The chairs and table linens are cream colored and stand out beautifully against the copper colored walls. The bar area is a bit smallish (reminded me a bit of NoMi) with about 10 chairs at the light colored bar and a smattering of small tables and banquettes. On to the food. You can order off a full tasting menu ($88 - $130 pp- the 2nd being the chef's blind tasting menu) but the whole table has to do that so we chose to order off the menu. They start you out with an "amuse bouche". Last night it was an oyster in a creme lemon sauce. We ordered a couple of appetizers, the scallops and the quail. While the tiny scallops were good and covered in a sauce, the quail was a bit overwhelmed by the beet sauce that came with it. As for the entrees- I chose the monk fish served with mushrooms and artichokes (very good) and my friend chose the lobster pocket (also good). The food is beautifully presented (you know what I am talking about; the drizzles of sauce on the plate, the artfully placed food, the fanning out of the vegetables, the tiny portions) Lovely to look at- almost too pretty to eat! We were then offered another tasting, this time of a cherry chocolate cake morsel before our desserts of apple cake and the strawberry plate. While the apple cake was just okay- there was so much going on with the "Study of Strawberry" I must comment. There was a strawberry mousse, a beignet, an ice, and a sorbet all artfully arranged tied together with a vanilla bean. Interesting. So what prompted the lower rating? The service. It is clear that they are still learning the ropes. When I called for a reservation- I was told they were booked. When I pushed to get on the waiting list- she took all my info and then said surprised, "Oh. That went through. You have a reservation". We arrived a half an hour early for our reservation and checked in with the hostess. When she didn't come to get us for an hour we went back to the hostess stand. She said "Oops, I forgot about you." Not exactly what I would expect from a place of this caliber. She then went to see about our table- yet I could see from where I stood that there were empty tables in the room Our server for dinner, while knowledgeable about the menu, wasn't warm and welcoming, and seemed to disappear for long periods of time. We saw the bread guy more than him. It took forever to get a drink and we had to ask for the menus. And the timing was off as to when things came out- like no one asked if we wanted coffee with dessert and then when it did come- we were done with dessert. I expect more from a place like this. But there were some high points. When you pull up to the front- like any luxury hotel, the doorman (Tim) greeted me, introduced himself and asked my name. He got one of the valets to take my car and told me to find him when I left. He then promptly walked me into the building and handed me over to the next person who personally escorted me to the elevator. If you ask where anything is- you are personally escorted there, not pointed in the general direction. Everyone says, " Welcome to the Trump Tower". On my way out- the doorman was there, called me by name and promptly got someone to get my car. Gotta love that level of service! So give it a few weeks. Let them work out the service bugs and then stop by to enjoy an upscale evening out. With our bill coming to about $250 for two people without tip, it would be a great place for a dinner with someone special. The Trump hospitality is working to shine through and I am confident it will by the time I give it another try.

    (3)

  • Bob S.

    Considering this was one of the best meals I've ever had, I have no choice but to give it 5 stars. I was a little bit apprehensive that a place in a building run by Trump would be a little stuffy and unfriendly. Instead, everyone working there was cheerful, helpful, and - shockingly - had a sense of humor. Excellent service all around from the hostess to the wait staff to the sommelier. The layout of the place makes it seem much smaller and intimate than it actually is. From what I can tell, there are three separate sections with just a small number of tables in each. We were in the center of the three (just to the right of the wine cellar display) and there were maybe 8 tables in there, tops. Each section has a great view of the Wrigley Building, Trib Tower, and lake. Towards the end of the meal, we had a birds-eye view of the Navy Pier fireworks. They have an extensive wine list that can be a bear if you don't know what you want, but their staff will help you pick out something to your taste and in your price range. The cocktail list is solid as well. Try the Ol' Blue Eyes. I ordered the tenderloin and was pleasantly surprised to see the portion was fit for a full-grown human being. It was probably the best combination of presentation/quality and quantity that I've ever experienced. It was served with sides of horseradish risotto and snail ravioli. I know...snails can seem a little off-putting especially when they don't mask it by calling it 'escargot', but it was actually delicious. I'm not sure what other reviewers were eating, but after an appetizer, entree, and dessert, I was beyond stuffed. And I'm not a light eater as my girlfriend and doctor can attest. As far as the price, you're eating at a Trump restaurant. What the f--- did you expect?

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    i should love this place, it should be 5 stars - after all, we got engaged here. and really, if i was rating this place last year, i would've given it 5 stars. however..i am not, i am rating it now. we went here to celebrate one year of being engaged and expected great things because our experience last year was insanely awesome, from the food to the drinks. the service is impeccable, i will admit that - as it should be, you are paying an arm and a leg. and since the dishes are all about extreme quality and presentation, and not about size, i expect to savor every bite. well, that i did not - my lamb dish was fatty. like really fatty. i could only consume about half of it because the fat was literally like bubble gum texture. i also had a blackberry julep, that had so much liquor and zero blackberry favor - they comped that off our bill because i took about a half a sip of it. i won't tell you NOT to go, but I won't tell you to go. The view, service and experience is cool. The food leaves you feeling meh. for the money we spent, we will probably go to morton's, mk, or somewhere similar next year instead.

    (3)

  • Erika H.

    I was there last Saturday for a business lunch - the food was wonderful! We had the potatoe soup, soft shell crabs, chicken and rissotto. Wonderfu. wonderful, wonderful.

    (5)

  • Dave K.

    I'm giving Sixteen a 4-Star rating due to the amazing views of Chicago and top-notch service. The food was just "OK" and the menu is overpriced. Food options are creative but not as flavorful as other top notch restaurants I've been to recently like "Mercat" in the Blackstone Hotel and Spring on North Avenue.

    (4)

  • Chris E.

    Sixteen is definitely a special place to behold. The attention to detail of the decor, from the main lobby, to the elevator, to the bar and restaurant is truly magnificent. The main dining room is smaller than you might expect, but with 30' cathedral ceilings seems very spacious, not to mention the wall of windows overlooking the Chicago River. White linens and dark Brazilian hardwood adorn a very sophisticated dining room topped off with a massive chandelier. The decor, service and view are all quite special. In particular I found the sommelier to be quite helpful, which is nice when the wine list contains over 900 bottles. Everything was on point and worthy of the cost ($300 for two including wine is probably on the low end of what you can expect) except for the food. For me the food was just OK. Sure it was good, the presentation was nice but for that price I don't expect to be able to pick out specific problems with the dishes, especially since I am not a chef nor a food critic. My appetizer had one flavor (which I was unable to pinpoint) that was overpowering the others and my entre was although cooked perfectly, somewhat bland. It was disappointing really that a place so close to perfection would fall flat on the most important aspect of all, the food. My advice is enjoy everything short of the cuisine by heading to the adjacent bar.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth C.

    First we had drinks on the 16th floor and the view was amazing, I can't wait until the patio opens up. The bartender made an excellent Gimlet, I was confused as to why it was garnished with a gross maraschino cherry. The food was great. It was a Tuesday night and there weren't a ton of people in there. The waitress was very slow with everything. I loved the fact that the manager, or sommelier decanted our wine. I hope they fix the slow wait staff.

    (4)

  • Sara P.

    I went to Sixteen this week on a work dinner. We made reservations about 2 months in advance, so the buildup was big. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is as goche as you'd expect considering, but the views are amazing and the food was really terrific. The menu changes daily, so you never know what you're going to get. We got a few appetizers- a beef tortellini and a quail dish. Both were great. I had the halibut, which was good- but when I tried the lamb, I regretted my decision a bit. We had three amazing desserts- a hazelnut dish, a chocolate dish, and a coffee dish. I think dessert was my favorite. The waiter was very well versed in the wines, and recommended a very tasty pinot noir- so tasty we had two bottles! I went for 4 stars because I just felt this place was so over the top expensive. I'm glad I got to check it out, but now that I've experienced it, I don't think I'll go back.

    (4)

  • X X.

    from the moment I entered through the revolving door, to the moment I exited... one word... SERVICE... perfect in every way... brunch... food was amazing, in execution and variety... pricey as Hell, but worth it... atmosphere was stunningly beautiful... a true experience in every way...

    (5)

  • Kristin M.

    So I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only one impressed with Sixteen even though I haven't dined there yet. It's all about the view! Truly impressive! It feels as though you could reach out and touch the clock on the Wrigley Tower! I would argue that this view is just as awesome, if not possibly cooler, than the view from the lounge in the Hancock. Yeah, you can't see for miles and miles, but I think the view from Sixteen is much more Representative of the city. The view has personality, unlike the cold and removed feeling you get from 96th floor. (I'm not at all saying I don't love the Hancock, but it's just different.) Sixteen is definitely a place I'll be taking people from out of town, even if it's just for a drink in the comfy, swanky bar. In addition to the view, the drinks are fantastic! Or at least the one I had was. I can't remember specifically all the ingredients, it was some kind of martini with orange blossom water, a cinnamon coated rim and marinated cherries. It was absolutely fantastic!!

    (4)

  • Allison B.

    Great view, but overpriced and not as good as I thought it would be. You get to see the beautiful skyline at a very high price.

    (2)

  • Rachel R.

    Sixteen has one of the best view's in the city. You are right next to the top of the Wrigley Building and all it's fabulous architecture. We did the 10-course blind tasting (with drinks) and it was $180! But we decided to do the major-splurge and taste everything the chef had to provide. A few of the courses we the same that were listed on the 6-course tasting so we were a bit disappointed that the blind tasting wasn't complete unique. One of the wines we LOVED on its own but felt that it really did not go with the food at all. In general the food was good but we were only blown away by about three of the ten courses. That being said - it was still good and everything served to the tables around us off of the regular menu looked good as well. The wait staff is excellent and made sure we were well attended to. They said they were going to email us a list of the food and wines we had with the dinner (since they were not listed at they are with the 6-course menu) but I have not received it yet. I would definitely consider this for a romantic or special date and even when taking people to dinner when coming from out of town. The hostess told me that in 2009 they are planning on opening the outside patio as a bar and serving tapas. I'll definitely go back to check that out.

    (4)

  • Kelly G.

    I was staying at the Trump Hotel and it was convenient to go to the Sixteenth floor and get a nice brunch buffet. I was probably the only person wearing flats and a denim skirt, because everyone else was formally dressed and seriously engaged in their weekly family brunches. The food was pretty good, and the view is spectacular. The service is great as well. Wherever you are inside the Trump building - whether you're dining at the restaurant, checking in/out at the lobby, or staying in one of the rooms - you can feel Donald Trump's character in every staff. It really is a beautiful building though.

    (4)

  • Url R.

    A very impressive tasting menu and excellent somelier service. I feel that ordering off of the menu would have been underwhelming as nothing really stood out. Thus, I recommend sticking to the chef's tasting. This is a good place when entertaining out of towners (non-foodies) who want to experience high end dining and be wowed by the skyline.

    (4)

  • Miss O.

    this place has a fabulous view of the city. amazing. great service and the ambiance was fantastic. the food was also fantastic. i started with the lobster salad. very good. i had a bite of my boyfriend's pork belly - ahhhh-mazzzing!! wish i would have ordered that. for dinner i had the red snapper over quinoa. that was also very good. the chicken dish was also very well made. i would say the only downside were the deserts. first of all we went for a birthday dinner and they already had a cake reserved for us but allowed us to order 3 deserts on top of the cake. and they told us to order at the beginning of the meal - making us think they'd be amazing. they were ok. nothing special. overall, great place to have dinner and celebrate. would recommend to everyone.

    (4)

  • Jay R.

    After a failed meeting in the city we decided to make the best of the morning and grab some breakfast. Now where to go??? After a few suggestions we excitedly agreed on Sixteen. I heard from friends that the view was awesome it was a nice day out and we where only a few blocks away done deal lets give it a try. The view is everything one would want its like your floating in the middle of the city, buildings everywhere,the lake and river so much to look at its a unique view like no other in Chicago. The deck area has some great plantings to admire and if the terrace is open it looks like a great place to have a few drinks and just soak it all in. I ordered bacon, scrambled eggs and potatoes although they offer a great menu with more gourmet/interesting dishes. The bacon was thick cut and crispy with a real smokey flavor to it. The scrambled eggs were done to perfection and had a rich buttery flavor to them and to cap it off the purple potatoes were tasty and made me wish I had more. The dish comes with bread I ordered crumpets which I love and you don't see to often. I love spreading the butter on them and seeing the little crevices fill up with pools of buttery goodness. The service was very good and on sitting down the waiter offered us fresh squeezed orange juice its hard to say no as he had the pitcher with him looking so tasty. The juice was better then good but not great and although I did not look im sure you could of paid for a whole breakfast at any Chicago dinner for the cost of just 1 glass of OJ at Sixteen. The waiter did come around again and offer us more OJ we declined as the original glass was fairly large and none of us were fighting scurvy. I still wonder if the OJ thing is a scam to help finance the Condos & Hotel there at the Trump building being caught in such a bad real estate market and all. I can see The Donald in the board room yelling sell more Orange Juice damn it we gotta pay for this building. OK small tangent the glass of OJ was a nice size here but I just don't get why some restaurants offer a small its like a shot glass full of juice you hardly have a chance to taste it before its gone. So whats next they just offer you a smell... Large glass of OJ is 4.95 small is 3.95 and a smell is 1.50. And whats with the huge size difference between small and large does it cost that much to pour the orange juice and the actual juice costs nothing. I mean is there a special certified juice pouring guy that gets paid the big bucks and that's where the cost of a glass of juice goes. I just don't get it... anyway back to the review. Everyone enjoyed their food and it all looked pretty to boot the awesome view added to the experience and the service was very good. Although the food, service and atmosphere were great going to a place like this its more about the experience if you got something special you want to celebrate and remember or a extra 50 bucks per person for breakfast burning a hole in your pocket check out Sixteen.

    (5)

  • Liz L.

    I was very excited about visiting Sixteen. Ever since it opened, I had been dying to visit. I found out that they served $32 prix fixe lunch and thought it was the perfect opportunity to visit. We were warmly greeted by when we entered and promptly seated. I ordered the asparagus risotto as an appetizer, but a couple minutes after we ordered they brought me the other appetizer. Our waiter didn't bring us our food, was nowhere to be seen, so I had to flag down a random staff person and tell him this was not what I ordered. Without even a simple apology he just took it away. Once my risotto came out and I was halfway through, our waiter came and asked us if everything was ok. Seriously, you're a waiter at Sixteen, you can do better than that. For the entree, I ordered the chicken salad, which was utterly plain. I don't care if it's a cheap prix fixe menu, a restaurant with such self-acclaimed status can do better. The dessert was a lemon mousse cake which was surprisingly good. The cake came with coffee which had free refills. This definitely brightened up my meal, free coffee is always welcome. Our meal came with a virgin cocktail which was satisfying. Overall, the food was just ok. The menu should definitely have more choices, even though it's prix fixe. Don't have a prix fixe menu if you're going to make it bleh. The atmosphere was really nice, the view was great and since I'm a sucker for atmosphere, I'm giving Sixteen a whole extra star.

    (3)

  • Vinny S.

    Loved the Tasting Menu! Food was great, and the service was even better. They didn't sqauk at all when we asked for one of the 6 course tastings to be vegetarian.....very creative. Can't wait for the outdoor patio to open in the middle of June.

    (5)

  • Patricia H.

    Always a good meal, but for the price it should be great , service varies from excellent to fair....too much competition in this great city to just be okay, you do have the views , which lucky for trump will keep me coming back again and again....

    (3)

  • Marla P.

    Perfect view and ambiance. Food was very good. Service excellent and lots of fun.

    (4)

  • Heidi J.

    I'm not a big fan of the restaurant here for dinner, but on Sunday brunch, I LOVE it!!!! The brunch is spectacular!! Great spread of a variety of choices, plus champagne and amazing views. A must!

    (4)

  • Steve R.

    Not bad. Which is a helluva thing considering how much they charge, but it was ok. The view was outtasight. Floor to ceiling windows with a super cool view of the lake, trib tower, and downtown. Service was curt but quick. It was $8 for a beer, 18 for essentially a so-so greasy burger and waffle fries. This didn't surprise me as the name "Trump" was associated, though. You expect a hit in the wallet, thankfully it was a work thing so I didn't foot the bill myself. I'd come back here for a special occasion as the view is wicked cool but for a lunch thing I thought it was much ado about...well, not nothing, but not much.

    (3)

  • Betsy P.

    The restaurant was absolutely gorgeous and it offered spectacular views of the city. The food I'd say is good, not great, but just good. The service was better than the food. When I dine out, I love to have my salad and side vegetables, that wasn't an option there. Would I go back or recommend it to my family and friends? NO! All I have to say to Mr. Trump, "YOU'RE FIRED! "

    (3)

  • Matthew S.

    Yep, still good! Had drinks here last night and learned the outdoor terrace should open on June 12th-ish. Hooray outdoor drinking...

    (4)

  • Boones K.

    This was definitely an incredible dinning experience and I would recommend at least coming here once to try it for a special occasion. The view is spectacular, the service was spot on, and the food was flavorful and well balanced. However, the cost is a bit prohibitive for me to say I'll be back more often. Between the tasting menu, bottle of wine and after dinner drinks my boyfriend and I easily racked up a $450 bill for 2. I would probably choose to stop back in for lunch rather than dinner to keep the cost down.

    (4)

  • Lizzie F.

    I stayed at the trump hotel a week ago and I ate dinner here AND lunch the next day. The dinner I had here was one of the best meals of my entire life. The staff was very nice and very educated about the food they were serving. The view is incredible...you look right out at the tribune building! I started with a short rib ravioli with a celery root foam and little bone marrow rolls. It was incredible. My favorite dish was the lobster conoli which was my entree. There was a perfect lobster tail in the center of the dish, and then lobster wrapped in pastry dough around it. It came with a carrot puree and a citrus foam. The flavors of this meal worked incredibly well together and I am still dreaming about it. I got a tour of the kitchen and the staff was so nice! They showed me my dessert being prepared. For dessert I had a caramelized biscotti with a chocolate mousse and mocha ice cream. it was soo chocolatey and good! The dinner was AMAZING definitely recommend this place! However go for dinner not lunch. The lunch the next day was average- I had a turkey burger with fries- it was actually not good. But dinner the night before was sooo good that I let that lunch slide.

    (5)

  • Brent C.

    Been here twice. Drinks on terrace and dinner inside the first time. Drinks on terrace and cancel dinner reservation the second time. Of course, the view is spectacular. Both times it seemed like some folks just came up and walked around like it was an observation deck. Not sure they were even customers. Two things I expected, but didn't receive. First, good food. It was pretty good, but not at all on par with similar restaurants. Second, decent service. Both times, the wait staff just pulled items off the table without asking if we were done - both cocktails and food. And, we WEREN'T DONE!!! Get the basics down, please. Blocking and tackling.

    (2)

  • leyla a.

    5 Stars for the service and the ambiance, 3 stars for the food. I made my reservation on Open Table, they only had a 5:30PM reservation available so I took it. What I really wanted was 6:30p so I phoned the restaurant immediately after making my reservation and asked if I could move my reservation. The hostess said that there was not a 6:30pm available but she could accommodate us at 6:00 pm so I agreed. On the DAY of the reservation they called to confirm my reservation but it was still at 5:30! I explained to the woman exactly what went down but she failed to believe me. I explained that I could not come in at 5:30 pm and asked to speak with a manager. The manager phoned me back and informed me that 6PM was not available but that a 6:30 pm had "just canceled" and they could accommodate me at that time. Well, I have worked in restaurants since I was 15 years old - from a Rib joint to Charlie Trotters and I can say with 90% confidence that you would rather seat someone at 6pm vs. 6:30 pm (so you can turn the table faster for a later seating) and if you have a table at 6:30, you have a table at 6pm. So, I was slightly irritated with the run around but happy that the manager had been so overly polite about the whole thing in the end. When I walked into the hotel there was commotion over some sort of event so we had trouble getting to where we were going but once we got there, I was blown away. I am a slave to aesthetics and this place is my master. Classic, contemporary elegance - and charm! Just when you walk off the elevator you are blown away by the glass encased wine cellar. When our hostess walked us into the dining room, I nearly fell to my knees in tears - the soaring ceiling, the chandelier and the 2 stories of windows! The view of the clock tower at the Wrigley building and the top of the Tribune building were amazing - as if you're floating in the sky. My only request is that someone should implode the 440 N. Wabash building WHAT AN EYE SOAR! And, to the giant slob that lives on the 18the floor facing south at 440 N. Wabash, whose apartment is reminiscent of a storage unit - DUDE CLEAN YOUR APARTMENT, you nearly ruined my experience with your filth. Our server was awesome. I would say the server and the back waiter were a 10, not ONE single complaint. They didn't up sell us on wine. They made adequate recommendations and they were incredibly professional. We sat for 4 hours and not once did we feel any pressure to get up - that is truly professional. I can't say more because they were a 10. We started with 2 appetizers, we shared the grilled shrimp with olive oil ice cream and the crab salad. The crab salad was far better than the grilled shrimp. I liked the olive oil ice cream but my friend was not entirely thrilled with ice cream being accompanied with shrimp. Next, I had the duck with polenta which was very good but not great. My friend had the seared halibut, nobody liked the seared halibut. I had a taste of her fish and it was too chewy and raw in the center. In my opinion, fish should either be cooked OR it should be sushi. We shared the cheese plate in place of dessert. I would go back for dinner another time to give it another shot. But for this price range, you absolutely CANNOT beat the ambiance at Sixteen, no way, especially not when that terrace opens. But, in this price range, if you're looking for haute cuisine, there are a number of restaurants in Chicago that are far superior in the food department.

    (4)

  • hsueh y.

    We had a great table with a great view. The service was a little slow, but the waitress was very sweet. The surf/turf appetizer was very good. The beef was very flavorful and tender. The crab salad was beautiful, but flavor didn't match the appearance. The white creamy dressing over powered the crab. The scallops in my entree were done nicely with the naturally sweet flavor. The duck was chewy and tough with liver like taste to it. We had to send it back. The wait staffs were super nice about it and suggested we got something else. So we got the lamb instead. Tasted so much better and tender. A little too fatty but delicious. We got chestnut apple cake and "baba rum" for desserts. They were both good but not memorable. The cocktails we got were all very good and beautiful. I had a "gossip." It came with an orchid in it. We had 5 cocktails between 2 of us because they were all very good. But little deliciousness came with $14 each price tag. And our dinner for 2 including drinks and tips were $300. Was it worth it? I'll come back for the view and the drinks.

    (3)

  • Isabella W.

    The overall experience is 4 stars, but food is a 3, so how about a 3.25? Definitely come here at night to get the AMAZING view of the city - nothing like dining over the Wrigley building. It was a little confusing getting up to "Sixteen", but everyone was friendly and directed us to the elevators where we went to the 16th floor. We were then greeted with two walls of wine - YUMMY! I want that! One side was red, one white (can't remember which side was which). I was impressed with their wine list... both superficially and quality-wise. It came in a cute wooden box (i'm a sucker for stupid things), and featured mostly west coast (OR, WA, and of course CA wines), but also had Italian & French wines. They also feature specialty cocktails, but our table opted for wines on a Thurs night - We had the Long Vineyards Cab and a Signorello red. Both were delicious, and Signorello was just as yummy as I remember it being. I'd never heard of Long Vineyards before and don't think they sell @ Sam's or Binny's, but I could be wrong. Moving onto the food.. we started out with the cheese plate & flatbreads. I was a fan of the multi-grain flatbread- it was spicy (had a kick to it), and I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I did enjoy it. Nothing was TOO stinky or extreme. For apps, I had the crab salad, which was pretty, but was just ok in flavor. I then had the duck for my entree, which was just ok as well. The scallops (which I mooched off of someone else) was succulent and tasty, but not spectacular. (To-date, the best scallops I've had in the city were at NoMi - the diver scallop tart). The dessert was suprisingly, the best part of the meal (aside from the wine, obvi). I had the hazelnut cake / granny smith apple tart, others had the strawberry lovers (forgot the name) - which featured a juicy strawberry, strawberry cake, strawberry pudding of some sort, and strawberry sorbet - it was DELICIOUS!! The lemon dessert was also really good.. They make really good tart dessert dishes. I would be back here for a romantic date, or a business dinner.

    (4)

  • Tony S.

    Difficult to review. I was with a party of 4 so one of us was going to have our backs to that stunning view of the lit up Wrigley clock tower. As we were paying I chose too have my back to this view. However, I think Sixteen has made a big mistake of having the wall facing in so plain. OK there is 1 massive mirror so I could see the view but its tall and narrow. In my opinion the entire back wall which is a gorgeous color is plain and should have multiple mirrors so that the room feels like it is entirely view and mirrors. That way noone misses out on the view. Because of this I felt the place lacked ambience. When I was sitting on the opposite side briefly the view was breathtaking. So I felt like Trump had not thought this view out for people sitting in seats not facing the window. An easy fix so I suggest they fix it fast. If I was sitting facing the view it would have been fantastic and I would have incrfeased the star rating. Service was pretty good, our server was very nice and relatively attentive. The menu is small which I like but I have to say nothing jumped out at me which is shocking really as I do like a good meal and am a relatively sophisticated diner. Also on looking at the prices if I had three courses we were talking $90 so I chose the 6 course tasting menu at $95 as did our whole table. The overarching taste of the whole meal was sweetness. Too much sugar, purees, and sweetness to the whole meal. Plus I always always always eat too much bread. I only had two very good wholegrain rolls but I wish they wouldn't serve bread, it adds nothing and slightly blunts your appetite. In future I will not take any bread at all. There was a blue cheese mash type course with some kind of Apple puree. I hate blue cheese as it is so overpowering and my first mouth full was a bit of a shock. However, when I paired the blue cheese mash with the apple puree it was a divine combination so I ate it all. For me blue cheese is just gone off cheese, I can't see the attraction to it, but this way I could. OK so I am not that sophisticated :o). The biggest disappointment was the duck course. I Mean it was just a lump of flavorless flesh and the portion was two times too big. The mash it came with was divine as it had some kind of nutty caremalised crust. My partner didn't like it but i found it wonderfull especially after the disappointment with the duck. The duck was cooked fine more or less medium to slightly rare. I know duck is difficult but they should pull this this item as its really not very pleasant and spoiled the meal. There was a pre desert which was some kind of mouse and crubly biscuit top. Pretty non descript and didn't taste of too much. Also stupidly the base of the glassware it was served in was too narrow for the spoon. So I had to turn my spoon upside down and use the handle to get the remainder of the mouse out. Not very professional and a very bad example of someone not considering the utensils for the job. Not classy! The desert itself was nice but too big. It was a trio of chocolate deserts. All of which were very pleasant. I suppose for a big fat person it would not be a problem to wolf it down but I was already struggling. None of the portions were huge as is appropriate for a tasting menu but I guess the bread pushed me over the edge. I think Iiif I had been hungrier I might have struggled less. Saying that I did eat them. Then coffee arrived which was nice with some more small chocolates and sweets. Nice and expected of course but we couldn't eat them. I will definately give them credit as we were with non meat eating couple who ate fish and they altered the tasting menu to accomodate them with no problem which was great. SO to sum up. In general the tasting menu was great apart from the massive failure of the Duck course. I mean really not good. DO come starving so you can fully appreciate the flavors and number of courses. Would I go back? Very difficult. Probably not unless someone else was paying and then I would make sure I didn't eat all day. The view alone is worth it though just skip wine and have just 2 courses then it is an affordable treat. We came up from the bar downstairs which is one of the most overpriced, , uncomfortable bars I have ever been in. I mean sooooo overpriced but that is a different review. The wine menu is over priced in a major way as is the bar.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    We only came for drinks, 3 of 4 of which were nasty (probably our fault, I'm not afraid to admit). You're definitely paying for the view, which is spectacular. The server was very perfunctory. Elegant and romantic, if you're looking to impress (which we never are).

    (3)

  • Charlotte Y.

    The one good thing I have to say about Sixteen is that our servers were very good. For the most part they were nice and attentive. The hostess and staff that sit people by the bar and outside area were horribly rude and almost did not let my boyfriend go out to the deck until our busboy confirmed we had a large dinner and bill. The busboy was explaining to the hostess that we would like to see the deck and she said, "Sorry, no, they can not go out there." At that point the busboy walked right past the hostess and let us go outside. We were very thankful that he allowed us to do that. We were able to enjoy the navy pier fireworks for all of 3 minutes. Why the hostess was beyond rude is a mystery to me. She could have at least explained why we could not go outside, instead she just said we were not allowed. I was horrified by her rudeness and I think you should take note of the staff you are employing. I am sure this is not the first time such an event has happened, and it will not be the last. On to the food, I would say the food was mediocre at best. We started dinner with Scallops carpaccio with a lotus ring and radish salad. The scallops on their own were excellent, the sides that came with the scallops were terrible. The radish salad was dry and lacking flavor, the mysterious orange goo on the side tasted like left over fish parts ran through a blender. On to the main course: I had the beef fillet duo and my boyfriend had the lobster canolli. The beef was very good, but the portions were very small. Now, I understand that the idea is to eat less, eat slow, and savor every minute and I can respect that. However, I thought the portions were shockingly small and I'm a petite athletic person with a small appetite. The wheat bulgur side was too salty and therefore you could not even taste the red wine sauce. My boyfriend's dinner was covered in foam, yes foam. Again, being somewhat knowledgeable in the food realm I am aware of recent popularity of foams and how if used properly can add flavor to a dish. However this almond foam covered almost the entire plate and took away from the taste of the lobster, the foam was overpowering. Overall this place was just about terrible. Do you love throwing your money down the toilet? IF so this is a great place for you!

    (1)

  • Alia K.

    I've come in to Sixteen twice. Once for coffee and dessert and once for brunch with friends. It's good food with an amazing atmosphere and view. Brunch was much more affordable than I expected with each of us owing 30-ish bucks... brunch anywhere else in Chicago (even a much more traditional brunch/breakfast place) is still $15. I would consider splurging on a Sixteen brunch when I have visitors I need to impress since my wallet is getting a good bang for my buck.

    (4)

  • Christine L.

    One of the best meals I've had, and it was only lunch. The lemongrass soup is just the right blend of creamy and spicy. All the dishes are an experience for all your senses. And you just can't beat the view. It truly is unlike any other in the city and the Wrigley Building does feel as if it is at your fingertips. The hotel itself is just gorgeous, particularly the guest rooms! This is a great restaurant for a business lunch, date or special occasion. I highly recommend it

    (5)

  • Nichole F.

    Went there for dinner and was not impressed at all. The service was not good - first off there were 9 of us with a reservation made a few months prior. When we arrived, they had set two very large round tables one could have held us all)...no one ever said we wouldn't be seated together...after some persuasion and attitude from the staff, we were able to move the tables closer together at least. Then they proceeded to tell us that they could only serve 7 at a time if we didn't all do the tasting menu so 2 people in our group would not get their food at the same time as the others! Again something no one ever bothered to relay in the 3 months the reservation was on the books. We didn't all want to do the tasting menu so our host and co-host for the party said they would be served last then....In the end they did figure out how to serve the extra 2 people (ironically serving the hosts first) but at that point we were all appalled, pissed and shocked. Give me a break - this is supposed to be a place that goes above and beyond to make customers happy. My husband is a chef and there is no way he or his restaurant staff would ever say that to their guests. I eat fish, not "land" animals if you will, so I ordered fish for the app and entree. I always make sure they don't throw bacon or anything into the mix and the server assured me and wrote it down on the ticket. Then they proceeded to give me a foie amuse! Again, at a place of this supposed caliber you would think someone would have been paying attention to the details...chef? Isn't that part of your job? Serving the entrees was a disaster - the servers couldn't figure out who had ordered what even though the db server took the orders straight down the table which involved not getting orders from the ladies first...So as the other servers assisting said quite loudly "which one ordered this"? another server was placing down the dishes in front of us and asking "is this what you ordered?" in a frustrated and annoyed tone. The food was just average. The fish was cooked well (I had the halibut) but the accompaniments lacked flavor and depth in every way. My husband's was the same - he had the snapper. The crab app. was good except for the fact that I had 3 bites with crab shells I had to pick out of my mouth. When you pay this much for fine dining, you expect to have servers that are better than this and food that tastes better and without parts that don't belong i.e. crab shells. I wasn't expecting to have a "wow" experience with the food but a "nice - this is really good " experience was expected. I didn't get that at all. And the entire time, the manager went out of their way to avoid our table because they knew we were unhappy. Instead of trying to smooth things over and be apologetic and accommodating, they chose to avoid the situation all together. The host of our group that paid the bill found the manager after we were finished and thanked her for being able to serve everyone at the same time and the manager proceeded to infer that there was a lot of yelling in the kitchen because they had to serve 9 instead of their quota of 7. I think the place is pretentious and frankly not worth it. I can say I will never step foot in this place again. The view was nice but other than that nothing at all special. Thankfully I didn't have to pay or I would have demanded a refund and an apology. It is just so ridiculous they can't handle a party of 9. I think they should shut down and do some extensive training for their staff. Ugh.

    (1)

  • Louis A.

    Fantastic view of the city. Great high ceilings. Very attentive service. Excellent food. DId the 6-course menu w/ wine pairing. Enjoyed the crab salad the best, was pleasantly surprised by the scallops, and (while it was good) wasn't so fond of the duck. The sommelier was extremely nice and talked to us about Washington vineyards . She even did some Internet research and provided us with a map of her recommended destinations. That's great service! Sixteen is a must.

    (5)

  • Happiness L.

    This review is for the Sixteen bar area...very nice...great views....service was great at first and then sharply faded...why do I need to look at empty dishes sitting on the table for so long when this is a high end fine dining venue? Why do I not get coffee refills without asking for them? Food was very good. Service was gracious. I knew that the pricing was on the higher end when I decided to go here. Great for a treat.

    (3)

  • Stephanie P.

    Sat in the casual/bar part of the restaurant while on a business trip. Ordered the grilled free range chicken breast without bleu cheese since I dislike it very much. Waited about 40 minutes for my dinner and it arrived with bleu cheese on it. I was thoroughly irritated after such a long wait. I told them to bring the food to my room because I was so disappointed. It arrived somewhat promptly but the chicken was only average. It had a nice flavor but was a little dry. They served the entree with delicious rosemary roll, which I quite liked.

    (1)

  • Joan M.

    Went for lunch . I admit I am a "foodie". I was pretty disappointed overall. Decor: First there is a difference between sparse and looking like you couldn't afford to finish the place. Sixteen looks like the later. Service: POOR took over 1 1/2 hours for lunch they took our credit card and we waited over 20 mintues to bring it and the final bill back... MMMM wonder where the card was all that time. Food: SPARSE again there is a difference between supersize and getting one's money worth. We left hungry. Maybe this place dazzles at night but there are to many places that dazzle during the day as well as at night, don't leave you hungry and offer better service. Donald we expected SO much more from you. Sorry YOUR FIRED.....

    (2)

  • C.R. P.

    I recently went there for a birthday celebration, and the wait staff and food were simply amazing! I made the reservation through Open Table and left a special note that we were celebrating a birthday. The wait staff had champagne waiting and gave us complimentary chocolate covered strawberries for the occasion. I would definitely go back there to try the tasting menu, and if I am adventurous, I would be tempted to experience the blind tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Jonathan L.

    wow what a view! its like having the Wrigley building clock as a wristwatch! service upfront is great...from walking into the hotel until you get seated...then things get a liiiitle iffy... table service is OK at best, which is upsetting because for that kind of money they should cut your food for you. overall the food is great...menu is very over written and if you are not a true foodie will have to ask your waiter a couple questions .... if you can find him... not sure if i would go back...but you have to go at least once for the view.

    (2)

  • Joseph F.

    Sixteen has one of the best views in a downtown restaurant both inside and out. The elegant dining room is perfect for any special occasion. We went recently for brunch and found the food and drink to be superb. The selection ranges from omelets and pastries to beef tenderloin and king crab, all of which were presented beautifully and tasted equally fantastic!

    (4)

  • Simone J.

    I met some friends there for brunch. I feel that the food was mediocre at best. The view is great and the restaurant decor is nice overall. However, the set-up seemed to be a bit off, especially the omelette station. The food wasn't particularly tasty and shortly after I left, I was hungry again. It certainly wasn't worth $65 or really even half of that. There are so many way better places in the city for brunch.

    (2)

  • Brian H.

    eh, i didn't think anything was extraordinary - besides the price. Six people, apps, desserts & drinks (no entres) and bill over $600. Nothing was memorable - expect the view. Service efficient, prompt, but bland, food was decent - don't even remember what I ordered (if that tells you anything), amuse bouches were a nice touch. Wonb't be rushing back.

    (3)

  • Susan E.

    The view is amazing. The service was pleasant, professional and unintrusive. The food was quite good, but several dishes were too salty. It made for a nearly perfect birthday celebration. I recommend going a bit before sunset because the buildings really shine as the sun is setting. We parked in the garage and asked for our ticket to be validated, but something must have gone wrong - parking still cost $20. We'll visit again when the weather warms up and perhaps try the valet.

    (4)

  • Phil H.

    If the Donald told me that brunch at Sixteen is the most luxurious brunch experience I'll ever have, he wouldn't be lying. I took the parents there for Mother's Day and the setting was spectacular (even without the terrace open). The wait staff was very attentive. The restaurant had separate stations for omelettes, sushi and steak and lamb chops. They also had various fresh seafood and a big dessert table among other more typical brunch foods. Everything was superb and delicious but for $115 a person I guess I expected something even more superb and delicious. But I think it's usually $65 for non-mother's day and that would've gotten it an extra star.

    (3)

  • Anna V.

    Sixteen is overrated for sure. The view is amazing and the decorations are great, but the food is okay. I had the lamb and was not impressed. The desserts are pretty amazing!

    (3)

  • Tom M.

    Trump Hotel and Sixteen were without a doubt impressive. Stayed at the hotel for a business meeting and had dinner at sixteen with some work colleagues. Immediately as you walk into the restaurant the clean, modern decor is appealing because of the dimensions and attention to detail. There is of course an excellent view. Service doesn't get better, everyone was genuinely friendly. The place is pricey which is to be expected. The oysters were interesting because they came in in three different preparations which I have never had. Prefer old school oysters with but it was fun to try. My sea bass was good but not the best I've had. The scallops and wagyu beef cheeks on the other hand were both excellent. There is a ridiculous presentation of the cheese plate where the type and origin were explained in detail, there was some strong but good cheese. Had apple torte which was made with Ephemere, great combination. Also if you like hot tea get it here because you get to select from 15-20 different vials of the actual tea leaves which I've never seen before. In all the food was good but it was Trumped by the presentation and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • David G.

    We visited Sixteen for an anniversary celebration on April 6th. We made reservations via open table, and there were openings for the Sunday sitting until 2pm. We ended up taking a 1:30 seating and arrived about 1pm. They were able to seat us when we arrived. The attentiveness of the staff at the table and in the restaurant in general was a disappointment. We were seated at our table on the glass, and a server brought a complimentary glass of champagne. But, besides that, there were no other servers who stopped by our table or who we were able to flag down for about 15 minutes. The other 3 tables around us seemed to be taking advantage of the great Sunday Brunch option, but we did not know if we were to help our selves, or if there was even a menu option for other dining options at that time. After that 15 minutes, I got up and found someone at the bar who came back to our table to explain that we were to start the buffet whenever we wanted. (It would have been nice if the hostess who sat us explained that fact). The buffet was nice. They had an omelet station (with shrimp option) a fruit station, breakfast station with DELICIOUS blueberry pancakes. I'd only recommend taking these however, if you like your pancakes a little uncooked in the center, as I do. I took a couple servings of these, and each time they were a little raw in the center. They had gigantic shrimp, nice pieces of crab legs, a sushi station. The space is nice. Not what I would have expected in a Trump building. It was tastefully done and as mentioned before, the views are unparalleled in a 4-star type dining establishment in the city. The lack of attention picked up, as each time we went back to the buffet, our old plate was cleared and new silverware replaced. I was disappointed however, that with the number of wait staff standing around, that it was not their policy to rearrange the table linens (refold the cloth napkin) when we got up. But then, the on-again- off-again service seemed to disappear. I was glad that we did not select the 2pm reservation for brunch, because at 2:01pm, they started cleaning up each of the buffet stations. It was rather distracting, since our table was right near the stations, to have them cleaning up the stations while we were still eating. There was even a server who moved our table while we were sitting at it so that he could take the extension cord that was feeding power to one of the buffet stations (tacky). Luckily, we finished with the buffet stations around 2pm, so we were not affected by their clean up ritual. But with all the surrounding tables around us empty, we sat for a good 15- 20 minutes with no one checking on us. Our soiled plates were in front of us. We finally had to get up and ask someone to please bring us the check. When the check did arrive. . . now, mind you, we had never seen a menu, did not know what was and what was not included in the buffet. My wife and I were taking bets as to how much the buffet was. I thought $50 each, she thought $40. We were both low, it was just under $75 per person for the Sunday Brunch buffet. So, yes, it is worth the experience to eat in a building that is still under construction, and that does not have a "roof" on it yet, since they are still building floors above. It was worth the attentive staff from the minute you pull up under the construction barricades and enter the building. It was not worth the door man, looking us up and down as to what we were wearing (nice up-dressed jeans outfit). The views were amazing, the food was ok, the service was hit-or-miss, and not what I would have expected at this 5-star want to be restaurant. It is much better than the other "sky-view" restaurants, like the one at Lake-Point towers, the Everest Room, the John Hancock 95th, as far as decor. But those restaurants are 1/2 the price of this Trump spectacle. Just know what you are getting yourselves in for, and come with a polite wave practiced so that you can get the attention of your waitstaff !

    (3)

  • Mark P.

    The food does not live up to the setting, service, or price. The room is beautiful. It was dark out, so we couldn't really see the view out of the windows. The service was impeccable. But the food was just good. Something about the food seemed almost prefabricated, too. Disappointing. And at these prices, "good" food isn't acceptable. In fact, "great" food isn't acceptable. If you're paying $100 per person before wine, you should expect a truly exceptional dining experience. This was not.

    (3)

  • RD E.

    some of the best skyline views you will see at any restaurant in any city...knowledgable sommelier and wait staff...food was all spot on

    (5)

  • Ginger D.

    Amazing, do the tasting menu and you will not be disappointed. Service is amazing. You will pay a lot, but it's worth every penny. Everything i had from Foie Gras to ice cream was spectacular.

    (5)

  • alexis K.

    If I could give zero stars, I would do it. I know food and this is by far the worst and most expensive place that I have ever dined at. My wife and I had the 5 course tasting menu. Not one course was good, as you would expect at $100,- per person. And watch out for the wine prices. This place is a complete rip off. There are many other places in Chicago to get a great meat. This is not one of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • atima k.

    so i went to this space last weekend, and my review is mixed. the atmosphere is wonderful, definately with great modern style. the experience from start to finish, was just average. we did the 6 course tasting and the food, although well prepared, wasn't as inventive or dynamic as one would expect from a top notch restaurant. the wine parings were the most dissapointing aspect.... 3 of 6 which you can get at trader joes...wll under par if you ask me considering all the possible options that exist. although overall nice, not memorable or a place that can hold to the other big hitters in the city. potential is there, just needs to work on some things. note: been back since my inital review... soooo different. they are amazing... bit pricey, but that is what money is for i feel. service, food, wine selection ( prefer a larger variety but what they have is good) and best off.... hospitality. one of my fav's now.. and for all the good reasons... try it.. not an every day place, but still worth it all!

    (5)

  • Maude R.

    Sunday brunch at 16 is perfect for my family and myself. The buffet is large and has several options for picky eaters (like my kids). It is reasonably priced and for a self serve buffet, the service was still right on. We loved the display of desserts and the great drinks that were available. For anyone with kids or people looking to enjoy a truly great brunch, 16 is definitely the place go to. The view was fantastic too!

    (4)

  • Kathy O.

    This place is all about location, location, location. I recommend getting a window-table at 7:00 pm for dinner (summertime hours) to maximize your experience.The in-your-face view of the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and other recognizable buildings that compose the magnificent Chicago skyline--plus the Chicago River in all its green glory, spilling through to Lake Michigan is worth the high tab you will eventually pay to dine as daylight slowly turns to breath-taking night lights. The food is well-prepared and seasoned. I particularly enjoyed a caesar salad with pork belly, perfectly cooked sea bass, and an egg-white / chocolate concoction for dessert. We were also presented with several amuse bouches, a sorbet, and a staircase of mini desserts complimentary and very delicious. The wine list was what you'd expect from a place with a gargantuan wine wall that greets you as you walk in. Service was friendly, attentive and helpful to our party of four. All in all, a good evening out with good friends.

    (4)

  • michael b.

    went to the bar for drinks. nice bar tender. fifteen$ a cocktail was a touch overpriced but was expecting it and the drinks were weak but good. downhill from there. it was 6pm at night in july and we decided to walk outside with our drinks. it was cloudy and they started telling us we couldnt go outside because of potential bad weather. problem was there was 10-15 customers already outside. to make a long story short we got kicked out of the terrace 2 additional times by these 21 year old hostess idiots that should be working at rock bottom down the street. if you go for drinks make sure you get a table on the terrace before you order drinks.

    (1)

  • Michael P.

    After having my heart broken by having to cancel my PERFECT valentines day reservations in February, i finally got over to Sixteen in October for my birthday. It may have been for the best since i didn't get the bill at the end of the meal. Sixteen's atmosphere is amazing. I'd argue that it has a better view than the Signature Room, but it might be because you won't be surrounded by teens from Schaumburg. The dining room is exactly what you expect from Trump, large and in charge. The ceilings are ginormous and the decor is top notch. Definitely a great romantic place to bring someone you've been dating a while, or a first date if you're the obnoxious yuppie douchebag type that thinks the dinner is gonna get you laid. The menu had a lot to choose from and unless you're picky, I highly recommend the tasting menu (if you do appetizer, entree and dessert a la carte, it's about the same price as the tasting and you'll get extra small courses out if it). The tasting includes a scallop course that is not on the menu and is quite possibly the best dish i had in 2008! I LOVE scallops and often judge a restaurant depending on how they prepare scallop dishes since there is an infinite number of creative ways to serve them. Sixteen serves a PERFECTLY seared scallop (both my girlfriend and i agreed that they were tossing anything less than a 9.8 looking scallop in the trash) that is topped with a perfectly sized portion of perfectly cooked foie gras which is topped by this fried potato puff all floating on a perfectly sized portion of sweet potato. Notice a trend here? Yeah, the dish was perfection at it's finest! It was the PERFECT balance of savory and sweet and just melts in your mouth, total foodie orgasm But i have to be honest, other than the scallop, everything else was just really good, not great. To be fair, the desserts ALL looked AMAZING, but you get what the chef sends when you order the tasting so you can't choose. Maybe it's because every course but 2 followed that amazing scallop and i was expecting too much after it, but i really do think that for the price, Sixteen is just not worth what they are charging. The wait staff was top notch and the ingredients were only of the freshest and most high calibur, but that's expected when the prices are as high as they are. I'd definitely go back for dessert and drinks, but I'm not so sure there's any reason to try other appetizers or entrees for the price. I'd give them another chance for dinner, but it probably won't be for quite some time seeing as there are much better restaurants i've eaten at for the money. Unless you're going strictly for the view, I'd recommend Graham Elliot or NoMi in the same neighborhood for better food at a similar price (or even cheaper). To the best of my knowledge, the restaurant doesn't pay rent, it's owned by Trump so they could easily lower the prices about 10-12%. It would be a great place to go if they did. But for the price, i expect a little more, i actually left a little hungry and that's unacceptable after plunking down $250 plus for a meal.

    (3)

  • Christopher M.

    Overall the food was good. I ordered the six course tasting menu with the wine parings. DO NOT get the wine parings for $50 more. They were the stingiest pours I have experienced. It included four glasses which were barely two sips each and amounted in total to one glass. I actually had to order a full glass of the red during one of the courses which was $14. You're much better off ordering by the glass. When I complained the waiter told me that more was too much for one person to drink and that the pours were small to not overwhelm the food. Yeah right.

    (2)

  • craig v.

    Loved Sixteen this past weekend. Can't imagine a restaurant with a better view and still great food! The views of Wriggley and Tribune Bldgs are amazing and not to be missed. I was worried the food might be just ok but turned out every dish was exceptional. Especially recommend the beef filet but every dish rocked. Our server was great too. Would like to see them lower the corkage fee from $50 to $25 to be more wine friendly to food and wine enthusiast like my myself who like to bring in wines from our own cellars. That said, we bought a great and fairly priced Marguet Rose Champagne from the list and brought in a red Domaine Solitude CDP. The restaurant would probably pick up a lot more serious local Chicago foodies if they lower the corkage fee. Definitely go to Sixteen! We'll be back in a couple years. Our bill for 5p was $425 including tax and before the tip. We didn't do the tasting menu. We ordered 4 entrees and split one adl entree as an appetizer. Also had dessert and coffee.

    (5)

  • john w.

    expensive, upscale restaurant in trump plaza hotel. beautiful, and i mean beautiful dining area with fantastic wait staff. impressive place and wonderful for date night or evening with special friends. food was pricey, but you don't come here for a cheap meal. very nice, very chic, very impressive. food was not up my alley, but the wine list was extensive. rated 3 because of my meal choice.

    (3)

  • Jen R.

    I went here a while back, I wanted to try the "Famous Turkey Burger" ( I was here for lunch mind you)it was FABULOUS, I had a great lunch, beautiful view & had a little bubbly & desert, granted it was a bit much to spend on lunch, but you only live once. I have not been back since the original chef left, but I will have to go back & check it out. The service was very nice.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey M.

    Drinks on the terrace or in the bar? Sunday brunch? You think you've been to Sixteen? You haven't! You come here for Chef Lents' tasting menus. So serious diners please disregard this one and two star nonsense. I came on Valentine's Day so the 16 course wasn't available. The seven course they did offer however, was so luxurious and over the top it didn't matter. This was the best dining experience of my life. The caviar course is the one dish I'll remember for the rest of my life. It joins one other dish that I've had in my life that I consider to be unforgettable. Absolutely brilliant. The food, space, and view are magnificent, world class, breath taking.

    (5)

  • Andrew T.

    Sixteen was destination for birthday dinner - four of us in total, arriving at 6:30ish for a 7:15 reservation. Yup, early - our fault, not theirs. I'll skip the bar for the sake of brevity, but...it's a little odd. We ended up being seated at 7:30 for that reservation. No indication as to the delay, and again, a little bit of odd service - a martini drinker had to carry her own drink half way to the table. I know that sounds really uppity and nitpicky, but at a place like this, I expect better service. And, to put it all in perspective, one sixtyblue gets this part right, and it's not even close to this "caliber" of restaurant. Whatever. We got seated at a great table, looking out at the Wrigley building, so very nice. Our waiter was Richard, who was exceptional. One item to note about Sixteen is that they allow the party to mix a la carte and tasting menu selections, which leads to some odd timing for some diners, but is kind of nice. One of us got the tasting menu, and the others ordered a la carte, myself included. The amuse-bouche was a white bean soup with chorizo reduction. I didn't detect much chorizo, but the bean soup was good. And then there was a second amuse-bouche... a hamachi carpaccio with a blood orange (and other assorted citrus) broth. Excellent fish - great texture and flavor, and the delicate broth really set it off. Delicious. That second guy was not normal: it seems a large party had been seated just before us, and had gotten their orders in just before us, which meant we would be waiting a while. In order to keep us busy, our waiter arranged to have extra courses provided on the house. Maybe the large party is why the seating was delayed 15 minutes - whatever the cause, it turns out that 15 minutes was worth it. He even brought the chef out at one point to apologize and wish happy birthday (a tidbit he picked up from overheard conversation). Finally, the appetizer...something we actually ordered. I had a ham risotto with hen of the woods mushrooms, which was pretty magical. Lots of ham - diced not shaved, so there was substantial taste, and it was really good ham to boot. The mushrooms were a perfect match for the risotto, and, defying several prior dining experiences at lesser establishments, it was *actually risotto,* not just rice. And good risotto at that. Next up on the free list was a smoked diver scallop with a sort of beet medley - beet paper, compress, chopped beets, even beet meringue and a beet ravioli with horseradish cream. All of which were excellent - the scallop was perfectly cooked with amazing flavor, and the beet items were interested accompaniments, even if I'm not big on the horseradish. Entrees came - filet and wagyu beef cheek for two of us, and lamb medallions and lamb sausage for the other two. The filet was excellent - again perfectly cooked, although maybe maybe just this side of salty. Not as good was the beef cheek, which was definitely salty, and I think just not a cut that I prefer. It was incredibly tender, and very flavorful, but the texture kind of did it for me. All of this was served on top of more hen of the woods mushrooms and a spinach puree. There was a side of smoked potato, which was awesome, and a fried quail egg, which I skipped, with my dislike of actual eggs. The lamb was also good, tender and flavorful, with a date and almond puree and cucumber salad on the side. On to dessert - first a sort of dessert amuse-bouche, in the form of a small lemon tart on a sort of shortbread cracker. Simple, but tasty. My dessert was lemon almond cakes with a bitter lemon sorbet and Meyer lemon puree. Delicious. The bitter lemon sorbet wasn't so much bitter as it was just...unsweetened. Extremely refreshing, and the highlight of the dish. BTW, desserts are a bit too expensive at $15 each. We also got a little chocolate mousse birthday cake for the birthday girl, as well as petits fours (which the waiter wrapped to go, as he had managed to stuff us to the gills). Damage for dinner was about $150 each after a generous tip. Yes, pretty expensive, but again - excellent service and excellent food. And it did include alcohol...so could have been a bit less had we wanted. At this point, we're all pretty happy. The ding was at the valet stand - it's $16 for up to four hours of valet if you dine at Sixteen, but our extended meal took more than four hours, bumping us to $28. The timing wasn't our fault, and we were a little upset until we realized that $3 each bought us an opportunity to try way more than we had ordered. Worth mentioning that we never felt like we were twiddling our thumbs or waiting too long. To sum up: the food was excellent. 4.5 stars. But the service, especially from our waiter, was exceptional. For that, I will happily grant my 5th star.

    (5)

  • Kerry D.

    Absolutely gorgeous view...and we were at the perfect table to view the Navy Pier fireworks. Excellent wait staff- very attentive, patient (group of 8 girls...mildly liquored up at Rebar while waiting for table). Bonus amuse bouche and deserts- an unexpected treat. Food was pleasant, but small. Beautifully presented dishes- but for the most part they looked better than they tasted. We ordered plenty-- cheese plates, salads and entrees...but we were all still hungry when we left. Sadly, after the bill came- we didn't even have enough money to make a T-bay run.

    (2)

  • Peter F.

    Ate here twice, 1st time was the 9-course blind tasting, the 2nd was a 3 course regular meal. Can't really say anything on consistency since the food changes so often here, but everything tasted super amazing. The food here isn't as experimental as Alinea or Moto, so the flavors are more tamed yet very refined and precise. Every bite is literally crafted to precision and you'll know its made from fresh and quality ingredients. The 9-course meal ($400 for 2) left me stuffed, but not that "so stuffed I wanna go home and face-plant the bed and cuddle with my blanky" kind you get from eating at a buffet. The 3-course ($200 for 2) left me feeling good, not too stuffed but not full either. For first timers here, you should definitely try the 9-course blind tasting. Doing so will give you a very broad range of flavors. I would say all but one of the dishes (pan seared salmon) were top-notch. Had I gone in the first time and only had the salmon, I could totally see myself giving this place a 2-3 stars, which is totally unfair since its a very good place to eat. Last thing is the price. Its expensive, but you won't really find anything with this type of flavor and food quality, service, and ambience around for less. You can always get a good meal for cheaper, but when the occasion arises and you want a GEEERRRR-AAATTTTEE meal, bring your paycheck here for an amazing journey you really won't forget.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    We made our reservation to spend a great evening being taken on a dining experience by a well respected, chef with an impressive resume. What we experienced was lackluster in comparison to our expectations. The greeting as we exited the elevator and seated was less than enthusiastic....the room was nice, but not special (I assume that I would have a different opinion on a summer evening where the sun was still out and the terrace was available). The food, while it sounded like it would be a hit, was OK at best. The initial "chefs offerings" set the stage for the mediocrity which would come during our 8-course tasting. Three different courses were so over-salted, putting into question how they would encourage depths of flavors from their creations. Several came with truffles which could have been absent and not been missed. I would say the best items were the wagyu beef with brussel sprouts; the extra cheese course offering with potatoes and pearl onion; and the foam dessert with hazelnut ice cream. I have tried the best the city and many other cities has to offer and was hoping to add this to the list. I would put this as a good, not great meal, with nothing of note to make me want to return any time soon.

    (2)

  • Michael M.

    Atmosphere, service and view were five star. I went here for dinner and the food was good but was far from blown away. At this price point - the meal needs to be off the charts and it was just pretty good. There are definitely better meals in Chicago at this price point...and even well below.

    (3)

  • K T Y.

    Lack-lustre, over-priced Sunday brunch. Much better options elsewhere. Very limited food choices. No offer for beverages i.e. blood mary, mimosas, coffee. Everything had to be requested, never offered. Some may say, you're paying for the view. It is a nice view of the city..but I can't eat that. First priority is to filll my stomach with delicious food. Then, I'll take in the sights.

    (2)

  • Kirill G.

    went for a dinner - the portions are tiny and it doesn't taste that great - really not worth it even with the view from the tower and all

    (1)

  • Matt H.

    One of these giant stars is for the tremendous view. The other is for the nice server. A couple colleagues and I had dinner here on a Saturday night while in town on business. The food (we each ordered the 7 course tasting menu) was teeny tiny. I mean, I get it - fine dining and all, award winning chef, blah blah blah. But it was way over the top pretentious. We couldn't stop laughing each time the servers presented us with our next course. Teeny teen tiny food. One course fits on a small fork. Was it good? I don't know, the food was too small to extract any flavor. The largest dish was a nutella-flavored brownie, which was delicious, but way too rich to finish. And the price! MY GOD THE PRICE! Okay, I was able to expense the dinner through my company - but if it was coming out of my pocket, there's no way in hell I would've stayed after looking at the menu. Between the three of us, one beer, one half-bottle of wine, a glass of wine and a martini at the bar, 3 tasting menus. Total bill (before gratuity) $440. And when we left, we were still hungry. What a disgusting rip-off.

    (2)

  • Cathy B.

    This review is for the terrace on a nice day -- I love this place. Of course it's super expensive, but, c'mon folks, it's the Trump Tower - did you expect anything else? The cocktails are clever and well-made. This review is for the restaurant -- I had lunch here once and it was extremely meh. But I'm chalking that up to eating at a weird time of day (I think we dined at 2:30 in the afternoon or something). Still, at those prices, food should be high quality at any hour. But, for an afternoon cocktail on the terrace? A-1!

    (3)

  • Anne Marie R.

    I recently took a trip to Chicago for my birthday and stayed at The Trump International Hotel & Tower. I was a bit hesitant about having breakfast at the hotel because of the quality of the food being overrated. But was I wrong! I had the waffles and they are to die for! I've had my share of waffles and there is no comparison at all! They were delicately soft on the inside but still had that crunchy exterior! Slightly coated with powdered sugar and served with a side of fresh strawberries and maple syrup that tasted like heaven! Best waffles ever!

    (5)

  • Grennan K.

    Ive been to sixteen on 2 occasions. Other than the fact that they have a beautiful terrace ... Their tasting menu is very average. Better to save your bucks for Alinea.

    (2)

  • Johnny T.

    Please note that the experience described in this review occurred prior to the discovery of just *how* crazy Donald Trump is. Had I known this level of crazy, I would not have made reservations here so that he could take my money. And, he took a *lot* of it. I'm wallet-poorer for the experience but it was worth it. I took my mom here for Easter brunch and my goal was to wow her and treat her to something nice. Mission accomplished. I'd already swallowed hard and accepted the fact that this was not going to be a trip to the Value Menu but that's okay. It's mom. It's Easter. It's special. And, I was made to feel special throughout the entirety of my stay. We arrived a bit early for our seating and were directed (by name) to the petting zoo lounge where we could indulge in chocolates (not before eating), sip on mimosas (keep 'em coming), pet baby animals (not on your life), and look out on a view of River North. Besides waiting in comfort, the staff took a photo of us to be picked up at the conclusion of the meal. Everyone was extremely polite, professional and smiley. They know you're spending a good deal of money and they do their best to make you feel good about it. It was time for our seating and we were given a window table with slightly-overstuffed chairs and Michigan Avenue/Chicago River views. It was pretty stunning. I've lived in Chicago for long enough to take the architecture, river and scenery for granted. This was a gentle reminder that I shouldn't. These are things to be appreciated, noted and valued. Once the reverie wore off (just a bit), our waiter came by to explain the way the brunch would work and to ask if we needed anything. I asked for grapefruit juice (hold the phone. HANDS DOWN THE BEST GRAPEFRUIT JUICE I HAVE EVER HAD. These fruit were plucked from golden trees. They had to have been) and set about a gorging bonanza. Now, no matter the space, there are certain truisms of Easter brunch. 1.) There will be a lot of people; 2.) Of those people, many will be children; 3.) These children will be ill-behaved; 4.) You are bigger than these children; and 5.) Power past these kids and get to the good stuff first. Fighting the urge to point at a five-year old and scream, "In your face!", I remembered I was here to get dead sexier. My layout in "Bellies and Babes" magazine is forthcoming. O.M.G. The food. Get your Michelin rating on, 16, and keep it there. I get it! Lobster Benedict; four kinds of salmon, cream cheeses and vegetables; pancakes wirh a variety of syrups; omelets with decadent ingredients (my lobster, salmon, onion, tomato, and pepper stole the show); small plates; fresh seafood; fresh sushi; an 'Asian' bar; carving stations with assorted meats; roast beef; ham; chicken; potatoes; more bread than the eye could see; waffles of your choosing/construction; macarons; cakes; tarts; fresh fruit, trifles; and even more food that I DIDN'T have (yes, I took all the aforementioned down except for the roast beef; don't hate me because I'm bootylicious). Each time I finished a plate, it and the dirtied silverware were removed immediately. The service was spot-on perfect. From the time I sat until the time I left, it was "Mr. Todd" this and "Mr. Todd" that. Again, when you are spending a good deal of money, it's nice to feel respected and valued. This isn't an experience I would have every weekend. Heck, I probably won't have it again until someone puts a ring on it. But, for a special occasion on a special day, it suited my purposes expertly. I will admit that it stings a little for me to give this five stars given that it's The Donald's place. But fair's fair and it would be unfair of me not to note the pitch-perfect afternoon I spent sixteen stories up from Michigan Avenue.

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    I came for a burger and the burger was HORRIBLE. The service was even worse. This is why must go with a measly one star. I can't speak to anything else. A friend and I stopped by Sixteen on a Friday night to check the place out and grab something to eat. She's a big burger lover and we thought we'd try Sixteen's -- it would just HAVE to be one of the city's best right?....right? Wrong. So, so wrong. Think McDonald's. The burger was super thin (clearly it was frozen and of the fast food variety) and served on a huge bun -- it appeared they were trying to hide the eeny weeny burger. I was embarrassed for them. The problem is that you can get this same thing at McDonald's for a buck. Sixteen tried to take us for $23!!! We asked to see the manager (Mila) who offered no apologies, tried to pretend that the burger looked good and was worth the fancy price tag, but finally broke down and gave us a refund. It took some serious convincing though. Too much, really. Mila said that she couldn't remember if this was the same burger served at other Trump restaurants. In fact, she had a hard time keeping up with what was going on at Sixteen. She continued to refer to the various other "outlets" that she was in charge of managing. Outlets? They're called restaurants, Mila, and as a restaurant manager you should be the first to know this. It was all very bizarre. Surprising, really. And, really too bad. :( I find it very hard to believe that this kind of management style is endorsed by Trump and friends.

    (1)

  • Annelie S.

    This was the most depressing experience at a restaurant in Chicago. Unless you don't mind paying top dollar for a meal that are absolutely tasteless , then this is the place for you. The chef need to have a sit down with Mr. Trump. Don't waste your money!

    (1)

  • Chris M.

    I came here on a Saturday 8:30PM with my girlfriend just to have a drink on the terrace. My friend told me about this place. We walk into the lobby and we ask the tall blonde woman at the glass door how to get to the terrace to have a drink?...she responds everything is a 2-hour wait. How do I get there?...take the stairs she says. I later go to find out she could have offered the elevator she was standing in front of. We get upstairs to the 15th floor and a very kind host greets us and we ask how do we get to the terrace for a drink?..she says take the elevator. We get up to the 16th and there is an indoor bar w/lounge. We go to walk outside and there is a 21 year old boy in a suit with head set in front of the glass door entrance. He says that you need a reservation to come through. "I understand, but we just want to have a drink at the bar out there." A hostess says that anyone out there has to have their own table in order to go to that bar. Ok, so we wait 35 minutes and my gf asks again if we can go out there and they finally give in. In the meantime we had 2 drinks at the inside bar; $13 for a kettle/7 UP and $15 for a cosmo....If you have seen Transformers 3, this is the area where Shia gets dropped off in the Decepticon jet flown by Bumblebee to save his girlfriend. For a minute I was waiting for these hostess' to turn into evil Decepticons...LOL! We finally get access into the VIP terrace, order a drink and experience the view! That was nice watching the sunset and feeling the breeze. We left after 20 minutes. I understand their policy, but the terrace has room to fit many more people/tables..etc. This place would get much better reviews and repeat customers if they treated people like people. Not make them feel unwelcome! I know the drinks are expensive and I don't care. I'm here with my girlfriend on a date and we just want to have a drink on your terrace for 20 minutes. Maybe I'll try this again someday....no hard feelings, just read this review and improve on your policy. Kind Regards

    (1)

  • barbara b.

    The food - good but (shockingly!) expensive. I had a mushroom tart, veal rib eye, and a chocolate cakelike dessert. They were all excellent. I liked that the food wasn't trying too hard. There weren't a million exotic ingredients. Just a few, key, fresh ingredients that my family and I enjoyed. The view - I guess it depends what room you're in. The view is definitely nice but I couldn't see the lake at all from the room we were in. In fact, I was mostly looking at a dimly lit wall. The decor was interesting enough so I wasn't horribly disappointed. One thing I found mildly irritating was that the waiters' every sentence started with "Chef Brunacci." Chef Brunacci chose to garnish this veal with parsley. Chef Brunacci added coconut to this sorbet to enhance the flavor. Chef Brunacci sends these chocolate truffles with his complements. I don't see why you have to name drop. I know where I am and I don't doubt that you've met him so - unless he wants to come introduce himself - I don't really need to be reminded that I haven't.

    (4)

  • Andrew G.

    This place is way overrated. The patio has nice views but everything else is a bit lacking. The menu is quite limited (with a separate, even more limited one on the patio), the food is so so and the service is painfully slow, especially given the number of servers they have on staff. Ambience is best described with one word: pretentious. Needless to say it is pricey, but even with the views it is still poor value. If you're looking for a drink with a view - try the top floor of the Hancock Tower instead.

    (2)

  • Fazeel S.

    Most amazing dining experience i've ever had. It was pricey but understandably so. Staff was courteous, made sure you were comfortable and were not intrusive. I'd definitely recommend it for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Anthony N.

    ***Sixteen's lunch menu is reasonably priced and you get to build your own tasting menu with 2, 3 or 4 courses; their lunch menu even features a few dinner-esque items like quail, beef tartare, scallops, and housemade pasta; there were a lot of good things about their lunch, but I imagine their dinner menu is much more ambitious*** Sixteen is located on a high floor in a Chicago architectural feat (the Trump International Hotel). Its great location around Michigan Avenue and Wacker provides nice views of some of Chicago's best architecture (like the Chicago Tribune Building) as well as Lake Michigan. The dining room is nice during the day. With the great view, you also get high ceilings and a contemporary decor; the dining room also has a different look from the lounge/bar, which is a good touch and allows Sixteen to work for many different occasions. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… For lunch, Sixteen features an ambitious menu for lunch though Sixteen's lunch menu probably does not measure up well against their dinner menu, which recently garnered two Michelin stars. The lunch menu allows you to build your own tasting menu with 2, 3 or 4 courses. There is a light salad or starter option (with interesting choices like chilled crab or beef tartare), a middle course where you can select from a range of pastas, entrees (simple entrees) or even sandwiches, and a few desserts (their desserts might be where you have the least interesting selection; very afternoon tea-like desserts). While I found a few of the items on Sixteen's menu definitely not aligned with Sixteen's reputation, I was able to find a few worthwhile courses. I started with their chilled crab salad, which was covered in cool, refreshing and creamy avocado. I liked the crab--moist with a good heat. There were great fresh ingredients on the plate like sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy sweet corn puree. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… For my second course, I opted for their sweet pea agnolotti, which was served with a classic flavor combination--the good agnolotti was sitting in a smoky ham hock broth. There were nice garnishes like radishes, peas and braised greens though I would have liked a salty cheese to go with the pasta. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… My entree was roasted quail, which was paired with summer beans, cherry tomatoes and fresh greens. It was also topped with a very good jus. The quail was excellent. It had a good flavor and it was very juicy. The quail also had a good rotisserie-like skin, which provided a much more crisp, distinct skin and flavorful skin than you typically get with quail. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… Dessert was the only course that I felt was average. It was a polenta tart topped with fresh blueberries. The polenta tart was quite boring. I liked the cornbread-like flavor and texture on the edges, but the center was too dry. The blueberries were great--fresh and sweet and plenty of them. The tart was topped with sweet corn ice cream--a little icy but a great corn flavor. yelp.com/biz_photos/sixt… Service was very good. The food came out at a quick pace and my server was very polite and professional as well as very personable. Lunch prices are not bad given some of the great proteins they offer on their lunch menu. For an upscale lunch, Sixteen is a good option for a reasonably priced upscale lunch since you get a few premium ingredients as well as a lot of variety at a much lower price than what you would pay for dinner at Chicago's top restaurants. Sixteen's lunch is good for what it is and the prices they charge, but it does not deliver the type of high-end and creative cuisine one might expect with an acclaimed restaurant like Sixteen. Still, there were some good things about Sixteen and it definitely has a lot of potential. I think though that their dinner menu probably delivers a far more elaborate, luxurious and one-of-a-kind experience. I am not sure what the parking situation is; I imagine they offer valet parking for a fee.

    (4)

  • Yu W.

    We had a conference nearby and we decided have dinner in this place. The restaurant located on 16th floor. After a brief waiting for our friend, we were seated at the table. The waiter was professional and he recognized our friends who had dinner the night before. A bottle of $160 Rosa starred the kick. The appetizer and following dishes are in small portion as previous reviews mentioned but the number added up. My Duck Liver Pâté and mushroom was delicious. The main dish of steak was OK. The popcorn in steak is creative but I prefer not. The dessert option is great and I love the IPA+chocolate combination. In average $200 a person.

    (5)

  • P S.

    An outstanding brunch, but I'm never going back as long as the place is even remotely associated with Donald Trump.

    (3)

  • David L.

    I am European ( 30 years of life spent there traveling all around ) and this has been the worst tasting menu I ever had . Food was HORRIBLE. Nothing really special. Options we choose 2 Night and and 1 Day + 2 glass of wine = $ 643.00 before tip ..we were 3 . I didn't leave the tip as not pleased by the food. Arrived home I checked my credit card profile and the add it...an extra $ 130.00 ( at the restaurant I invalidated the tip section ...opened dispute right of way Chase ) Of course for an audience that probably has never tasted something different than U.S food this could be a paradise ( the concept " the more you pay = the better it is " not always apply and this is an example ). I have been at Sixteen on March 2011 and the regular menu was amazing..yesterday ( 05/10/204 ) a total disaster. The people , in the table next to us , sent many dishes back.

    (1)

  • Roxanne H.

    This is one of the best restaurants in the city and all the work that Chef Lents puts in these menus pays off. We celebrated our anniversary there and we tried one of the tasting menus with wine pairings. It was during the week and the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant so we enjoyed it very much. The somelier did a wonderful job with the pairings. We've been there during the weekend and i can tell you that the experience is totally different. The noise is sometimes too much so i would recommend a week day if you want more attention and relaxed dining.

    (4)

  • Vicki L.

    Incredible view and fun outdoor seating options. The food is average - order the sliders.

    (4)

  • Connie T.

    The real rating that I want to give is 4.5 stars. I love the feel of "green dining" in this restaurant. Every dish has a mixed flavor of different kinds of vegetables, fruits or meat. I especially liked the appetizers which looked like exotic plants and had an amazingly fresh taste. The chef did an artistic play of the ingredients both visually and nutritionally. The service was timely and the servers made an incredibly nice presentation of every course. I would say the design of the restaurant and the chef's creativity impressed me more than the actual taste of the 4 courses. It would be great if the sea bass main course could have a fresher and lighter taste to highlight the tenderness of the sea bass.

    (4)

  • Samantha H.

    I absolutely loved Sixteen. From the moment we walked in, the service was among the best I'd ever had. The view is great and the decor is awesome. The ceiling is probably the highest out of any restaurant I've ever been to. It reminds me a bit of Tru with the bread service and even the decor. The plating was whimsical and beautiful. Overall I thought it was stellar. I thought the pricing for the wine was off quite a bit. The sparkling, in particular, was so much more than each respective glass if you were to purchase a bottle at Binnys. Of course this isn't unique to Sixteen but it was a bit offputting. We started with a drink in the bar, which was a cute little area. When we received the bill, we expected to drop a mound of cash so we didn't look over it but realized we were charged for an extra glass of pre-dinner wine. That was sort of annoying given all the upcharges (really, $15 extra to switch the dessert with a cheese course?) but the food made up for it. We sat down and were immediately offered a glass of sparkling. We opted for that, of course. Out of all of the amuse bouche, all four of us agreed that the turtle soup was the standout. I mean truly amazing. The second favorite was the shrimp sausage. My husband asked what the ingredients were and rather than bs us, one of our servers said he would ask the chef and he did. He came back to explain it to us. I have to take a step back and say the way they presented each dish was so thoughtful. The theme was the people of Sixteen so everyone from chefs to dishwashers had a story. They told us a 2 minute blurb about each person and why this dish was inspired by them. I found that to be a wonderful way to present. It really showed that everyone that works there is truly valued. I also loved that the server did not just try to tell us what we wanted to hear and he did actually go back to the kitchen for our request. As previously stated, the service was phenomenal all around. When we got to the options in the tasting menu, my husband and I opted to get the opposite things so that we could taste it all. Excellent idea by us. My overall favorite dish of the evening was the butter poached sturgeon. Actually all four of us agreed on that and my husband isn't even a seafood fan. That's how good this dish was. Yes, there was enough butter in the sauce that Paul Deen would blush, but the sturgeon itself was amazing as well. Plus, put caviar on anything and I'm sold. The uni was also great. The foie gras mousse was excellent. I mean it wasn't the Pig, but it was solid. The poussin was unbelievably tender and tasty. I personally liked the turbot chowder better than the roast. There was not a bad dish in the bunch. I am not a sweet person so while I ordered the apple cake, I pulled a last minute audible and got a cheese plate (for a hefty fee). I loved the way the cheese was presented. There were about twenty of them and all on a board arranged by texture and a blurb said about each one. It turns out the guy who was presenting was at an underground dinner with me literally two years ago and still remembered me. Just another way that their staff is above and beyond (excellent memory by him that he thought I looked familiar). He was very knowledgeable on the cheese and I was extremely happy with the recommendations he gave me. I was stuffed by the end so I couldn't finish all of the cheese but not for lack of loving them. Overall the meal was outstanding and I will be going back. The service was so amazing and it was one of my favorite ambiance and decor restaurants I've ever been to.

    (5)

  • Christina F.

    Celebrated my master's graduation at this spot and first off-- need to dock a star for the parking. Really, Trump? You're parking garage is awful, and the entrance into the restaurant is difficult to find. We had to go outside to go inside-- I don't understand why. Our drinks were great, they had some interesting cocktails. I'm sorry I don't remember what I got but I know it was purple and was delicious. For lunch we went with the three course meal and we had a delicious seafood bisque followed by a palate cleanser, then for the main course I got a qual dish with so much fancy stuff I don't even remember (I'm sorry! It was delicious though!). Dessert I remember vividly, champagne because it was a special occasion and a rich chocolate torte that was OMG good! The portions are deceivingly small but we all left well satisfied. I wish the terrace was open for lunch but we had a nice view by the windows. Thanks, Sixteen for making my graduation lunch a classy affair!

    (4)

  • Rayfe G.

    Great food? Check. Big portions? Check. View? CHECK! Sixteen is an upscale restaurant located on the sixteenth (who would've known) floor in the Trump Hotel in Chicago. It can fill up pretty quickly and the wait can get long (45+ min) for breakfast, so I highly recommend getting reservations a day or so ahead of time. We got lucky because we probably had one of the best seats in the house. We were seated right on the edge where we got a perfect view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The food was great. A little on the pricy side ($15-$30 per dish), but what do you expect when it is located in the trump hotel....I had the white delight. It was probably one of the best deals there - it had an egg white omelet with turkey bacon or chicken sausage, a wheat/blueberry muffin, and a tropical protein shake for $22. The service was so-so. It took a little time for the waitress to come by every now and then, and she wasn't as warm and nice as you'd expect for such an upscale restaurant. Overall, despite the shaky service, I'd recommend this place for its view and food. Defintely top notch.

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    If a dining experience is exponentially more alluring with the assumption of Ivanka's ultra fashionable touch and the Trumpesque stamp everywhere; Sixteen is a fabulous choice. Coupled by an awesome Mag Mile view and the wonderment of who might live in the apartments above...Kaner is a rumor; Sixteen will enchant you in so many ways, it's definitely worth a visit, if only for pricey cocktails. On the flipside, if a $125 prix fixe menu leaves you stoic with an empty back pocket, there's other area restaurants to go. Thrilled my hubby didn't mind my fork monopolizing the Roast Squab & Dungeness Crab as well as the Filet of Beef & Broiled Eel. The meal was as delicious as it was alluring to the eye. Loving NYC and finding the Trump's kind of interestingly bizarre in a good way, marks a visit to Sixteen as another check on that bucket list. Relaxing in the beautiful atmosphere while eating bizarre delicacies is a treat in my book. I'd love to go again.

    (5)

  • Matt W.

    There is a little area of about 6 tables or so at the very end of Sixteen that has awesome views. We went up to just have a drink and catch the amazing architectural view before dinner (sort of used it as a happy hour). This is a good way to experience Sixteen. If you like beer, the prices of their beers are pretty good (6-8$) whereas the cocktails were NYC/LA prices (upwards of 18-20$). The cocktail was ok, but not worth 19$. Maybe we got lucky but the people-watching was PRICELESS while we were there. The crowd was a very interesting and diverse mix and included fun groups and some serious #drama. I hope others get to have as much fun there as we had people-watching! The food looked ok, but nothing so inspiring that it would warrant a meal here.

    (4)

  • Deyu Z.

    We came as a group of 6 for a small wedding ceremony. Let me dive into the food. We all have the 6 course tasting menu. I love the chestnut soup, which is full of flavor. The halibut dish is the best fish dish I have ever had. Crispy outside, tender and moisture inside. The sauces comes with the dish is also delicious. The beef dish is also cooked perfectly, though the portion is small. Other dishes are all good, but not as memorable as the above ones. Even though it is 6 course dish with small portion of each, I think it is more than 6 and we don't feel hungry after that. Let me end with the service. The waiter who serves our table is great and experienced. The manager is accommodating and polite. However, others seem to be a bit disorganized and lack of experience. I ordered a bottle of wine which they could not find at the end. The manager offered a bottle of wine for free as a complement and I am really appreciated. Overall, I would say the experienced crew are good, but they also have waiters seem to be lack of experience and coordination. Overall, I am satisfied with the service but I see improvements for a 2 start restaurant. In short, the food is great and the service is good but can be improved.

    (4)

  • Hayden R.

    The low ratings for this restaurant disappoints me. Attention to detail is an understatement for the menu at Sixteen. The Spring 2014 menu features two menu options- day or night. Day will satisfy the carnivore, while night is perfect for the seafood lover. Sixteen truly creates an experience for its visitors. Unusual combinations and a storyline makes for an unforgettable evening.

    (5)

  • Lu H.

    Sixteen's bar was the only hotel bar that I've been wanting to go but haven't had a chance to. So naturally when we were in the area, we decided to pop up and see what's it about. The bar itself isn't the largest I've seen. It's like one corner of the Sixteen restaurant. But it does have a great view of the lake as well as some buildings along the river. I got a mimosa and my husband got some beer--so unfortunately we will have to go back to test their cocktails/martinis. The service was prompt, they also gave each table a snack tray with nuts and olives (VERY yummy olives). Till next time Sixteen, I will be back for dinner and some cocktails!

    (4)

  • Amit R.

    My first time at this place and considering the price, I definitely went with a lot of expectations. I called to place a reservation and mentioned that it is my fiance's birthday which I would love to celebrate in a special way. I also specifically booked the 9 course menu over the phone. Went in the restaurant, loved the entrance. It is a purely open dining space with absolutely no personalized space available. I could definitely hear everything what the people on the table next to me had to say. Was a bit distracting :( The server was initially good but seemed in his own dream world. Talked very less and seemed less interested overall. We were talking to him for an order and he was more into opening his small notebook. I ordered sparkling water for myself and regular for my fiance. After he poured water, I saw a nice big blue plastic chunk in the glass. Luckily I didn't drink the water and called him back to replace it. The server definitely said 'My Apologies' but with absolutely no regret on his face. Totally a TURN-DOWN at the start of everything here. Then came the dining menu. Now, when I specifically mention a course meal (which is the costliest) I would expect to right away have it explained to me. But seems the server didn't bother to check what I had ordered for or probably they do not have a system in place and the customer support reps just ask us over the phone for nothing. Server came with the menu and told we have 2 courses, told the price and went off. I was already disappointed that he is showing both the menus, on top of that mentioning the price there itself!! I would not have ordered the $200 course menu if I did not know the price. And knowing that I am trying to create a special moment for my Fiance, who asked him to mention the price!! 2nd TURN-DOWN. Now, at every fine dining restaurant I went to, they explain the menu is much details as all the menus are differently designed. Here, the server showed 2 menus, course options for the 4 course and forgot explaining the 9 course. I really wanted to scream: "Dude, I need to understand what is the speciality of each course and why are they different other than just the price". Although I was expecting an explanation only for the 9 course but here there was none. 3rd TURN-DOWN. The people who were serving the actual food were much cheerful than our main server. Fortunately all of the courses were thoroughly enjoyed. I do not enjoy eggplants so left it wasted but cannot complain for this. But then, suddenly during our 2nd course, I saw a bug flying around on the table. SERIOUSLY.... A bug in a fine dining restaurant?? Seems they forgot to switch-on the bug eliminator. Luckily it did not sit on our food and I shoooshed it away. 4th TURN-DOWN. And although it doesn't matter much but usually I have experienced something extra when dining for a birthday event at every restaurant I have been to. Seems more price comes with less caring here :-) Overall, the food was brilliant but I believe I also paid for the fine dining experience and ambience which I didn't receive. Last check: My fiance had just 1 glass of water during the complete meal and they charged $12 for a bottle of water!!! Sounds simply amazing from a hotel which takes $200 for a meal and couldn't afford to provide a single glass of water. For me, definitely a NO-GO in the near future. My next stop would be Alinea for something more special with my fiance. :-)

    (2)

  • Violet V.

    1 Star for the slow service, 3 stars for the food that took forever, but 5 Stars for the.............. table setting. Forever for the server to take our order and we were starving waiting for our eggs. I had to call the manager to bring us some toast first at least. At the end the manager gave us 10% discount and didnt charge for the 2 orange juices but- brought us the wrong receipt from another table.What? Totally clueless. We were not able to enjoy our $19 omelette. Would you pay $19 for a simple egg with bad service? I do NOT recommend this place and there are many restaurants nearby. Oh, and the manager never came back to apologize for asking me to pay for someone else's bill that was bigger.

    (1)

  • Kris L.

    I immediately fell in love with the romantic and elegant atmosphere of Sixteen. The view is absolutely amazing and the patio and bar were impeccably clean and posh. That being said, it was a horrible bar to try to find a seat...and it's one of those places where the echoes drown out your voice. It's a hard place to frequent due to the popularity and lack of seating, but man they make those 70 degree summer nights feel divine... If I feel up for the challenge (and typical Chicago overpriced drinks) I will be back in the summer!

    (4)

  • Eric B.

    Reservation: I booked a 9pm reservation using OpenTable. The Terrace: At about 8:20, we went up to "The Terrace" which is an outdoor sitting area/bar that is right outside the restaurant. We were told it would be 45 minutes to an hour wait, then I mentioned I had a reservation at Sixteen and they sat us immediately. Our server was friendly. The cheapest wine there was $15 and the cheapest beer was $12, which just felt like a travesty to me being from Wisconsin. So we were talking and admiring the view when we were told our table was ready in the restaurant. The Dress Code: It says business casual. I felt like I was sort of overdressed in my navy blue pinstripe suit. The Decor: As you enter the restaurant there are A LOT of racked wine bottles behind glass. We were seated right next to the window so we could see the fireworks (thank you staff!). We had a great view of the Wrigley Building. My special lady friend said we were so close that she felt like she could touch it. There is a large, beautiful chandelier in the dining room that really added to the beauty. As we entered, the napkin was folded very elegantly and it had three flowers in them, which was an interesting touch. There was a container to our right that held flowers, sand and a rock, and grass to keep with the theme. It was a very quiet restaurant and, because I am me, I feel like I was being too loud. The Service: The service was amazing. The servers were all dressed in suits, they were knowledgable about the food they were serving, and they saw our reactions and played off of that, which I really liked. The first thing they did was take the flowers out of the napkins and put the napkins in out laps for us, which I had never experienced before. The Food: I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, "Eric, shut up and get to the food!" Before we get there, I have to let you know that this is a 12 course tasting menu that changed by the season. You get what the chef wants you to get. I believe you can order a four course Prix fixe menu for cheaper, but, unless otherwise stated, you're going to get a tasting menu. For this Summer 2014 menu, the presentation of the menu is amazing, They actually rolled out a map of the shoreline of Lake Michigan on the Wisconsin/Illinois side and put little light houses with the ingredients of all of the courses on it. Once that was over, the first course came out. Course One "Snacks": The first course was a tiny picnic. Literally, all items were mini-sized . The server brought over a picnic basket and took out the course. There was creamed corn on a stick, fish and chips which was an actual small fish inside the chip, a small italian club sandwich, quail eggs, fried quail legs, and a blackberry push pop for "dessert." I think the best was the quail egg or the club sandwich. 9/10 Course Three "Beef Tartare/Osetra Caviar": Holy crap, this was my jam! I've never had either beef tartare or caviar before, but this dish was spectacular. It was so good. There was one circle of beef tartare covered entirely with caviar and an almost symmetrical covering of other greens and meats on the other sides of the plate. 10/10 Course Five "Sweetbread/Razor Clam": This was the best presentation of the night. They brought out a leek that had been, well, charred and they had everything inside this burnt leek. They made sure to tell me that only the stuff inside the leek was edible. I ate the stuff inside but then started to make a mess after I tried to eat the edible inside of the leek. 9/10 Course Eight "Spiced Lamb/Cuttlefish Noodle": This was spectacular. It's unbelievable that they took a fish that is naturally poisonous and turned it into noodles. The noodles were great and the lamb was cooked well. It even smelled like Pho. 9/10. Course Ten "Wagyu Ribeye/Broiled Eel": This one is all about texture. The eel was seasoned and really soggy and slimy, and the ribeye was perfectly cooked and tender. It was a very interesting dichotomy. 10/10 Course Eleven "Condensation": This was considered the "pre-dessert" it was something that looked like cotton candy that was cooked with black pepper that was on top of a base of strawberry and basil. We were instructed to mix it together to make it even better and it was! It felt so different to be eating something so sweet that had a bit of spice to it. 10/10 Course Twelve "Blackberry": This was an amazing dish. The delice de bourgogne was the best part if the dish because it was so rich. The piece of chocolate blueberry was spectacular and the blackberry ice cream was good. 9/10 Was it worth it? Yes, absolutely. Every course made us say "Woah" or "Wow" or "Oh my god" Whether you're looking for a place to take someone special to or looking for a culinary experience, please consider Sixteen Restaurant at the Trump Tower Chicago. I'll leave with this quote from Marshall Eriksen: "This is God, speaking to us through food."

    (5)

  • Brian F.

    Breakfast revue. $20 eggs benedict was perfectly cooked and delicious. Huge cost-point but if you can afford to eat here you can expect perfection.

    (5)

  • Chris X M.

    Near perfection, this top-rated Trump Tower terrace restaurant is beautiful and features outstanding good and larger than expected tasting menu portions. Our server was friendly and fast and our food was superb. We did a tasting menu at lunch, so you may need your platinum card for dinner--but the view and food are well worth it!

    (5)

  • Rick P.

    Seriously... Don't waste a celebratory night or special evening here! The entire experience literally left a bad taste in our mouth and for the money that is just inexcusable. We ordered the moon phase (primarily seafood) tasting. Some of the courses were texturally inedible and a couple of the courses were downright disgusting. One of them actually tasted like an old attic. I know that sounds odd but we all agreed the dish tasted like an old dusty attic... as if it were possible to eat attic. At Sixteen... You can. The wine parings didn't work either but that may be more an indictment of the cuisine. There were a couple courses that were ok but by and large we were very disappointed and will not be back. Ironically, the night before we dined at Grace and we all agreed it was one of the best dining experiences. It's definitely in my top ten and I've dined all over.

    (1)

  • Chris M.

    I'm not used to dining experiences like this at all. I have a friend who works here at Sixteen as a chef, so when the two of us had lunch here yesterday we definitely received the royal treatment. Thanks again, Stephen!! What a culinary experience I will NOT forget anytime soon! After starting with a glass of bubbly, they brought an amuse shot glass of cold soup. It was green in color and had little purple flowers in it that gave it a floral finish. I went with the 3 course selection of veloute of cauliflower with king crab. This soup was incredible, I almost licked the bowl clean it was THAT good. second course was the risotto....just ok I didn't think the Parmesan foam was necessary, and without that it would have looked and tasted just about the same an any other risotto I've had before. And finally the third course I had to go with the prime burger. I ordered it med rare and didn't see much red/pink coloring at all when it came out. So, it could have been cooked a bit less but MAN was it juicy as ever!! I feel like most of the juiciness came from kraut they added to the mix, which kind of overpowered the overall taste of the burger and the rest of the ingredients. The views here are top notch and so is the service. Food is definitely above average for my standards, but the prices are up there as well. The 3 course meal ran $57 a piece. Bottom line, I'd come back here in a heartbeat to try the dinner courses........after I win the lottery.

    (4)

  • Erick N.

    Quick update (see my prior review for more details). Last night my wife and I returned to Sixteen and enjoyed the eight course winter menu (the spring menu is reportedly set to roll out within the next few days). We had an absolutely amazing all around dining experience this time, significantly better than our first visit both in terms of food quality and service. We were treated like regulars even though it was just our second visit and Jeremy executed flawless service. Sixteen is one of those venues where you receive highly attentive, polished service but the servers also are laid back and extremely personable. While last time most of the food was very good, none really had a "wow" factor. On this occasion four of the eight dishes were really memorable: *The first course of blood orange meringue that you crack open and mix in with a pudding featuring elderflower. *House smoked sturgeon with oysters and caviar *Prime beef with Yorkshire pudding, roasted brussel sprouts and bone marrow. *The cheese course ($25 supplement); raclette cheese heated tableside served with onion brulee, shaved black truffle and coal roasted potatoes. With the trilogy of amuse bouches (which were also excellent), ample bread service (all made in house), a palate cleanser and the massive mignardises cart this was a true feast. Chef Lents did a great job telling the story of a winter's day through the progression of courses (at Sixteen the menu changes completely with the seasons and features not just seasonal ingredients, but tells a story through the tasting menu). Based on last night's experience I now believe Sixteen to be one of Chicago's best fine dining venues, worthy of a second Michelin star and definitely plan to be a regular.

    (5)

  • Sofia J.

    Appreciate a unique dining experience - Sixteen refreshingly approached the menu by breaking it out into different sections, on multiple cards reflecting and honoring various staff members' personal connection to the restaurant. Food was perfectly paced and portioned. Loved the surprise dishes! Had high expectations for poussin but was not impressed - at the 2 star level, I don't think chicken belongs on the menu, at least with the dishes we experienced. Also, sturgeon was a bit dry in one of the dishes. Otherwise, greatly enjoyed tasting multiple luxurious foods in one meal without a premium (uni, black truffle, caviar, lobster, foie gras, escargot, razor clam, venison, etc.) Also, loved the bread presentation (and taste and butter pairings and servings of seconds!). Very pleased with the service, no one was stuffy, icy, or robotic, which is a relief! Especially enjoyed our wine steward (or som? was not sure), he had a fantastic sense of humor. Very pleased to see a reduced price offering of wines by the glass. One issue to point out (again, given the 2 star level), there was a tiny fly buzzing around me that I kept shoo'd off and would expect the staff to address. It eventually flew into my food, which I ignored, but perhaps action should have been taken to inform the staff because the source of the fly should be investigated. We were having such a good time and felt so comfortable with the waitstaff that this was deemed unnecessary.

    (5)

  • Zack P.

    Oh Trump, you balding ass hole. I make a reservation to dine at your hotel restaurant and cancel my reservation a half hour later. You charge me credit card 240 for... What exactly? The honor of having my name in your guest list for 30 mins?! WTF!? Your toupee must really be getting expensive. Chase has already canceled your charge, and fuck off

    (1)

  • Jason P.

    I have been to many top floor tasting menu restaurants, and this is one of the best in Chicago. If you have time, do the full menu called the All day pass. If you only have an hour or so, do the Express line. Excellent!!!

    (5)

  • Victor D.

    Best brunch ever and it was worth the price... I would go there again haha....don't go on a busy weekend and give bad reviews people... I would agree with others that the waiter/service was not quite attentive Good quality and mimosas were perfect for detox

    (4)

  • Dave J.

    Overpriced arrogance. These people take themselves way too seriously. It was like a SNL skit. We ordered the sixteen course meal for five persons and it was $1800 with NO alcohol!!! Each course was themed after an employee of the restaurant... really ?? They even had a course for the illegal Liberian dishwasher who arrived in the USA as a stow a way .... really?? Way too PC and trendy chi chi B'S for my taste. Each course was stranger and funkier as we proceeded. FRIED PIG EAR ( pork rind in any other setting but super serious and expensive Sixteen) Would love to see Anthony Bourdain take them down a few notches ..... All that was missing was Che Guevara face at the bottom of the soup bowl. Lighten up, Francis !! Save your shekels and your patience unless you love unctuous settings.

    (1)

  • Kam C.

    I'm truly disappointed. I went there to celebrate a super special occasion but it was nothing impressive but the view. I grown up from a Chef family so I appreciate great food and services. I have to admit I'm not a big fan of their tasting menu. I was not impress with the food but the presentation was good. Don't get me wrong, they were good but not $185/person good. And you do get many more small tasting items extra from your orders. But I just feel it should be about the food not just using big words to describe the food. I also found a tiny bug on one of the dish still alive which we show it the server and he just took the dish away with a simple I'm sorry and when they came back they said another simple I'm sorry again and both times without even looking at me. And that was it. No manager coming over to apologize or anything. I figure the hold purpose for the restaurant to only accept few reservations at each time period so they are able to service the customers personally like having people double check the dish before bringing it out with a bug walking on the plate. I truly believe I get what I paid for and if I'm at a hole in the wall kind of place I have different expectations. But in a super fancy restaurant like this I do not want to see any bugs anywhere. And if something bad do happen, I expect exceptional responses. The other thing is that they use the theme of people that work there as the focus of the menu but I found everything they do with zero passion. If I'm passionate about my food I want to fill the dining room so I could share my passion with everyone and not just three tables at time. And with the many servers you visit throughout the night, they just repeat the same speech over and over again to each table. I don't feel special when you show me my dishes before you cut it and you use the same dish to show it with other table like I'm sharing food with them but we all get charge separately. The point of showing you the food is to share their passion of how well they prepare your food but not to use a fake sample to show it to you.

    (1)

  • Nick A.

    If you have the luxury and/or are fortunate enough to visit/stay at the Trump International Hotel, you must try Sixteen! The food was absolutely delectable and decent in portion size for the price. I would recommend the Wagyu sliders. Perfectly cooked medium rare, topped with parmesan shavings, spicy mayo, ketchup and arugula, and sandwiched between to sesame seed brioche buns. They serve you three, but I feel I could have eaten 3 more, they were so good! The potato wedges served on the side were just as tasty. So crispy and seasoned very well! Only complaint, they should give you more than 3 potato wedges :-/ I also had a cocktail to compliment the meal, called the "wooden nickel"...phenomenal! Maple syrup, lime juice, and Woodford reserve, and served with a strip of chocolate cover bacon!! Highly recommend! Overall, the waitstaff were extremely friendly and conversational, and service was super quick. The bartenders also know what they're talking about and whip up tasty and original cocktails that will blow your mind! Can't wait to return next time I'm in Chicago!

    (5)

  • Natalie L.

    The office holiday party got a Michelin bump this year. As with most things that involve trying to please the masses, however, I would like to think that I did not get the full Sixteen experience. We were taken up to the 16th floor of the Trump Tower in an elevator decked for Christmas out of a Tim Burton movie. We checked our coats and were escorted to a private room just off the terrace with a magnificent view. It was stunning but with just 2 tables for our group of 20 and no ambient sound, it felt stark. Cocktail service was on point. I enjoyed a very nice pinot noir by the glass. There is one word that describes the entire meal: beige. We started with an amuse of crispy fish(y) skin over a cauliflower cream with a caper. Then there was a brown butter risotto, which was my favorite dish. For our entree, we had a choice between pike and amish chicken. I ordered the chicken (with brussels, mushrooms, grapefruit) but also tasted the pike and wished I had ordered the pike. Everything was well cooked but something was missing... or a little something of everything was missing because I was still hungry. For dessert we had a pumpkin tart with a philo sculpture on top. The filling was nice but the tart overall was so much work, several of us at our table just gave up. This is another firm event location where I think I might feel differently if I had free reign with the menu. The service said Michelin. The risotto said Michelin. The wine said Michelin. "Beige" ... not so much.

    (3)

  • Simon L.

    Had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner with my boyfriend tonight. The staff was very exciting and energetic in the way they explained each dish. We had a bottle of rose champagne as well with our ten course meal. Overall, I would highly recommend going because it is a wonderful experience. The food was surprisingly filling and if I could, I'd come back again!

    (5)

  • Kimberly E.

    A true experience! Sixteen is not a place that pushes you out. (We were there for 3.5 hrs!) Amazing view, food, and choreographed service. Go on a week night for a window seat. Beware of champagne and cheese carts that visit your table...good but pricey, and you get so much food anyways. Our menu was inspired by the chefs/managers who work there. I'm sure it's fun for them to conceptualize everything, but ALL of the stories got to be too much. Just the food, please! Vegetarian tasting menu was just as high quality as the meat/fish ones! Thank you!!! For birthday celebrations, you get a birthday dessert plate AND cupcakes to take home (in addition to the automatic pre-dessert and dessert courses).

    (5)

  • Kate M.

    I've been to Sixteen a few times and am just never impressed. There are some much better rooftop views in this city with food and drinks of at least the same quality for less money. Why am I giving them an OK instead of Meh? If you're looking to impress someone with how much money you're willing to pay for mediocre food and drinks...this is the place to do it. Sixteen is great for that. Otherwise, check out some of the many other options available to you in our fair city.

    (3)

  • Marie C.

    Absolutely awful customer service. I can't speak to the food cause I was disgusted enough by the service to ever want to try this place. Made reservations for Valentine's Day in November on open table. Hostess called me a few weeks after during work hours. She left a voicemail saying there was a glitch in the system and they need my credit card number and if I didn't call them back they were gonna give my table away. So I called them back and things were fine. A few weeks later I called asking if they had an earlier opening they said no which was understandable since it was Valentine's Day. A week before Valentine's Day they call me to reconfirm my appointment. Only now is she mentioning. That its $225 dollars a person for a tasting menu. I have food allergies so lots of the courses were not gonna work. I'm so annoyed they waited so long to tell me. Now with Valentine's Day a week away I obviously won't be able to find reservations anywhere else. I guess we'll just be staying in because sixteen has no idea how to communicate with their customers.

    (1)

  • Vanessa X.

    We tried the Winter 2014 All-Day Pass (blue line) which essentially is the whole tasting menu. It lasted for more than 4 hours and consisted of 20 mini courses, each reflecting the history of Chicago. I absolutely love the theme, and it brought a level of intellectual depth to the food tasting experience that a nerd like me loved. The screens up above wrapping around the interior of the restaurant were also playing images from Chicago history. The waiters were all very professional and knowledgeable, and it was impressive how they were able to talk and do their food preparation magic at the same time. For each course, they would bring out a little truck or some kind of display that would then serve the food. The food itself was a bit above average, but nothing spectacular. I would say that the little bites of food was more interesting than tasty. The presentation definitely excelled above all else. It was an experience - not a fantastic taste-bud experience per se, but a dining experience. That said, my favorites of the night was the venison and the wagyu beef, which were very good. The only two things I would say were negatives were: the waiters were a bit snobbish and rolled their eyes at us more than once, and when I requested a cocktail that was "light, strong, tequila based, and not too sweet," the guy brought out a .... *drum roll* tequila sunrise. Tequila with orange juice. Hmm, not super creative there huh? Well, for a michelin restaurant and a hefty price tag, I would expect the sommelier to use a bit more imagination in the cocktail, at least as much as was put into the courses themselves. At the end of the night, we got to take away the menus, and also a little gift bag with some popcorn, which was a nice gesture. I really liked how the meal ended - on these peppermint chocolate ice cream balls - that was super refreshing and really cleansed the palate. Would I back again? Maybe. They do switch up their tasting menus every season. But I wouldn't expect some culinary feat, just a long and enjoyable experience, almost like theater.

    (4)

  • Galina K.

    Loved the Food, Loved the drinks. Beer selections are great! Can not beat the view! Service was very nice.

    (5)

  • Krisha B.

    I always go here when I'm in Chicago. The view is worth it all, the service is always good and the food is great! It's a must if you are going to be in downtown Chicago!

    (5)

  • Ceal P.

    5 stars for sure... I think it's unfortunate that the low rating for this fantastic dining experience is a mix of reviews for the bar, the brunch and the fine dining experience. The dinner fine dining experience is 5 STARS! and if you come here expecting it to be just another place for dinner, stop reviewing negatively just because you didn't look at the menu before you came here. Expect to pay for a great experience -- think up there with Alinea, Grace, etc. I think what surprised me most was that it was unexpected. I came here years ago when Trump first opened and Sixteen was good but not great. They had a chef shuffle in 2012 and since then, sounds like this place has been doing it right. They picked up 2 michelin stars along the way so hopefully now they'll finally be heard. The winter 2013 menu was a homage to Chicago -- which makes perfect sense because of the restaurant's location right on the chicago river facing the wrigley building. from start to finish, the experience was fun, light hearted but packed with an incredible fine dining punch. Chef Lents gathered experience in the kitchen of Joel Robuchon so expect the decadent and rich, but at the same time fun and surprising at times. Because the menus change, I won't go into too much detail regarding the dishes b/c you may not get to experience it but my favorite dish of the night was an oyster/wagyu beef tartar coupled with brioche that had truffle shavings on top. so decadent but SO DELICIOUS, and honestly ingenious. I've never had oyster/steak tartar before. the oyster really shined through. Cost is equivalent to any fine dining meal in the city if you opt for the grand tasting. There is a cheaper (probably "less expensive") shorter menu as well. Get here now because they are doing great things in this kitchen.

    (5)

  • J. Chuck K.

    Although we only drank in the "bar area", the experience was underwhelming. Right away I noticed the area where the bar was positioned looked awkward. The bar itself doesn't look all that classy or something I would expect to see in a Trump tower. I got the feeling we were sitting on a stool at a bar that was quickly assembled and set up in a lobby area an hour before we got there. While it's on the 16th floor of a skyscraper right on the river, you can't see anything....except the mug of your bartender. I guess you might as well save yourself the trip up 16 floors and drink in Rebar. I got the Rye P.A. Fizz cocktail, and although it wasn't bad, it wasn't $16 good. I expected the price to outshine the quality of the drink, but I thought the decor and views would help balance that out-wrong. I might go back in the spring/summer time to check out the patio area, but there's better places out there for a drink in the area.

    (3)

  • Gretchin A.

    For my daughters 16th birthday we planned a day downtown for her and her best friend. We started at Sixteen for breakfast. Sixteen's breakfast menu, while still a little pricey is affordable for a nice treat dining out. The girls LOVED this restaurant. Giggling to themselves saying they felt like celebrities, made me feel like I made the best choice. Im so glad we went to Sixteen! The atmosphere is beyond beautiful! The servers were the best we have ever encountered. Polite, caring and easy to talk to. We've been to a few Michelin rated restaurants for special occasions and some tend to have a somewhat "snooty" vibe, that doesnt always feel very welcoming. This one makes everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. I appreciated that, as we were probably a little out of our element there. The food selection was good and the food itself was great! Thanks for making our experience so amazing!

    (5)

  • Jen G.

    View = A+ Service = F- This was my third time at Sixteen out on the terrace and I have to say it was a total service disaster. I was with four of my best girlfriends celebrating my early birthday, we were in the neighborhood after some shopping and I suggested checking out the excellent view and getting a drink to cap off a fun day in the city. All was going fine ...that was, until we were paired with the worst waiter possible. It took him forever to bring our drinks and it took him two times to get the very straightforward wine order correct, he even blamed an assistant server, behind her back, for his obvious mistakes....and when the bills came, he didn't bring back the correct change twice, and in one instance, assumed a rounding up tip in the return change. Mighty presumptuous if you ask me! The next day, one of my friends who charged her drink ended up with a charge on her card $4.00 more than what she signed for. Good thing she double checked her statement, imagine if that happened on every charge?! Adding to the less than ideal experience, our "server" was clumsy enough to step on the back of my shoe on my way off the terrace. No thank you Donald, there are other great views in the city with way better customer service!

    (1)

  • Aaron R.

    I was so looking forward to this dinner as it was a busy week and we had a Friday night reservation. We were seated in a smaller dining room with two tables and were having a really great time enjoying the company and the spectacular view. And then about 20-minutes in, the second table was seated. At first we thought they were just a loud bunch. But then then, it wouldn't stop. It was at the point where we couldn't hear conversations with the people next to us and couldn't hear the waiter describe each plate that was coming out. We finally asked the waiter to say something which didn't help. Then one of the members of our table asked them if they could enjoy themselves a littler quieter. That's when the rudeness reached a new level. They'd get loud then everyone at the table would make a "shhhhh" noise very loudly. It was obnoxious and childish behavior for a group of adults to behave. What was even worse was that when we brought this to the managements attention we were told that they were celebrating something as if that was an excuse! We were finally moved to another table about 3/4 of the way through our meal and were able to enjoy the end but we couldn't believe that no apology was offered. I can be known to be loud myself but I know there is a time and a place for this. If you want to be treated like this, I'd save your money and try Applebee's.

    (2)

  • Allison S.

    If I could rate the food on its own, I'd give it 5 stars. Delicious, beautifully presented, and imaginative. Service was impeccable, except for the handling of the party seated next to mine. They were obnoxiously drunk, and so loud that our large party couldn't hear each other speaking, even when shouting. After asking them to be quiet, twice, and asking our server and the manager to ask them to be quiet... we were eventually relocated to another table in the middle of the tasting menu, in the main dining area (we'd booked a semi private room). The situation was handled poorly by staff.

    (2)

  • L. Danovia ..

    I solely visited this place for the crumpets. Oh man, was I in heaven. Everything my husband and I ordered was plated and presented so lovely. Everyone from the hostess who took our jackets to the waitress who cleared our table was great. Will definitely return, especially for a great crumpet and cup of tea.

    (5)

  • Comensal A.

    When I want a really fine lunch, Sixteen comes immediately to mind. Yes, it's pricey -- but to celebrate special occasions, it's at the top of my list. Today's visit was perfect in every regard (possibly due, in part, to the fact that it was lunch, and therefore uncrowded). The menu for lunch is straightforward: choose two, three or four courses for corresponding fixed prices. Not much point in highlighting the individual dishes since the menu changes often, but I will say that everything was exemplary, including a pressed kale salad, a perfectly silky squash soup, delicious grouper, and the most tender short rib I've ever eaten. To top it off, we flipped over a superb dark chocolate ganache highlighted with candied cashews and cashew gelato. The only thing that wasn't top notch for me was cappuccino (it was just a shade harsh), and it was still very good. The food was inventive & tasty, that service friendly yet finely polished, the ambiance comfortably elegant. I wish I was rich instead of just good-looking -- I'd go to Sixteen at least once a week.

    (5)

  • Brian P.

    For 149$ a plate brunch I was expecting amazing views, superb food and personal service. What I got, on Easter no less, was a server nowhere to be found. A table located about 300ft away from the buffet in what best can be described as a wedding reception overflow room. Food was very good. The complementary cocktail was assumed to be a mimosa. Any substitutions were extra. All told, for brunch and 1 cocktail was $215 a person. You are better off spending your money almost anywhere else. What was supposed to be an elegant Easter brunch was instead an overpriced disappointment with very poor service.

    (2)

  • Kelly F.

    I have eaten in the best restaurants in this city, Alinea, Grace, Schwa, L2o... This was by far one of the very best meals, start to finish, that I have ever had. Amazing! The presentation of the menu was a little cheesy, but aside from that, incredible!!

    (5)

  • Kat B.

    We had the amazing tasting menu with pairings for dinner. Make sure you allow for several hours as ours took over 4. Dressy attire and pricey but worth every penny. I've been to Alinea and this is right up there with it. Its bonus... a gorgeous view of the city.

    (4)

  • Michael U.

    Full review is in the blog - and please disregard any review before the arrival of Chef Lents...the team at Sixteen is currently operating on a whole different level. A few highlights below. The Why: With the Michelin Guide for Chicago an ever disappointing mess compared to those in other cities and three of the 2* locations closing during the past year I'd originally booked Alinea for a fourth visit during this trip to Chicago but in the months between securing that ticket and my first vacation from Arizona in four months my curiosity got the best of me - just who was this Thomas Lents and why was his cuisine garnering such raves on the sixteenth floor of the Trump tower...as much as I love Alinea this was a case of something new and shiny taking precedence over the tried and true. The Space: To call Sixteen swanky would be an understatement - while opinions vary on Trump the man it would be foolish to assume anything but refinement and opulence in the spaces bearing his name. From the warm greeting at the front door to the chrome and marble elevators leading to the sixteenth floor each step of our trip through Trump International Hotel was met with smiles and "yessirs" and with a location in the center of downtown our emergency to the dining room was met with dramatic 30+ foot ceilings, a million dollar wine collection in dual glass wine rooms, and a million dollar chandelier hanging high above while the Wrigley Clock Tower and Lake Michigan stared back at us through the windows. With perhaps twenty tables in the dining room and all covered with fine linen, crystal, and polished silver throughout the night everything about the room drips with luxury - the thread counts high, the two-tops large enough for four, and easily six feet separating each table. The Food: 3 Trout Tartar - Crisp Skin, Bones: The dish of the night for my friend - and more surprisingly for myself - this plate nearly resembled Bao on arrival but what was instead delivered featured a tartar of Gravlax inside a light crème fraiche meringue alongside trout caviar, fried skin and bones, and a bit of chickweed. An entirely different take on serving the 'whole' fish everything simply clicked - the tastes, the textures, and even the plating all dramatic yet refined. 6 Kabocha - Cardamom, Chestnut: Moving on to heartier flavors this creamy potage featured a veloute of Kabocha squash along with roasted chestnuts, a touch of heat from espelette pepper, and plenty of aromatics from the ginger and cardamom foam. Large in portion and moreso in flavor with salty toasted pumpkin seeds tossed in for texture this was yet another highlight of the night. 9 Truffle - Shirred Egg: Following one of my favorite ingredients with another the silver lining of Dave not enjoying runny eggs is the fact that I was able to enjoy this course twice. Quadruple plated in the style of Keller's Oysters and Pearls and featuring brown butter roasted truffles and truffle sabayon inside the lightly poached egg this was a course you could smell from across the room - luxury in excess bolstered by accoutrements of truffle butter toasts and a frisee salad with truffle vinaigrette. 12 Venison - Juniper, Cranberry: Locally shot, pan seared, and ash crusted my buddy's eyes lit up at this presentation and although he was admittedly getting quite both of our plates returned to the kitchen empty. Rich and funky unlike so much of the farm raised deer seen on menus elsewhere and served with toasted Tuscan kale, sweet potato leaf, and cranberry blood-orange moustarda plus a drizzle of gin/juniper jus this was quite possibly the best deer dish I've ever had - so tender that it could be cut with the edge of a fork and exceedingly moist for something so lean. 13 Wild Hare - Civet, Risotto: Shot in Scotland just a day prior and cooked in mirepoix it seemed almost impossible that Chef Lents could find something bolder than the venison to serve as the final savory and yet here it was. Rich, nutty, and teaming with herbs and spices atop rye-berry risotto with a light bay leaf cream this was a perfect conclusion to a menu that effortlessly moved from something as light as champagne to a dish as hearty as stew. The Verdict: Having mentioned the impetus for my visit to Sixteen, the meal I gave up in its place, and the irony of dining on the day Lents cooking was recognized by the red guide all I can say is that I could not have been happier with my first visit to the sixteenth floor of Trump International Tower and I anticipate plenty more accolades and stars for the young chef over the coming months and years. From the beautiful room and glorious view to the colors, textures, and flavors on the plate there is little doubt in my mind that Sixteen has the ambition and capability to become a world-class destination restaurant and while it may never be the 'best' restaurant in Chicago I don't think second place is unrealistic - or such a bad thing given the competition.

    (5)

  • Joey C.

    Beautiful view had the short ribs melt in your mouth delicious thank you for making my birthday Xtra special, service was spotless

    (5)

  • Amalita A.

    I came here last night and I had a great experience!!! We just came for cocktails, but the attention to detail is impressive! Marissa was our server and she was very attentive and knowledgeable. She had great recommendations! The Trump hotel went out of there way to be festive. They decorated their elevator as well as a mini ski lodge in part of the restaurant!! The view is great as well. I will definitely be coming back!

    (5)

  • Kirsten A.

    There's not much to say other than to string random words together to explain how fabulous Sixteen was on Christmas Eve. Intimate. Upscale. Beautiful. Classy. Delicious. Perfect Portions. Excellent Service. Expensive. Understated Decor. It's a place to come spend money, feel fabulous, and be treated with excellent service. We had the 10 course tasting with wine pairings (which is a LOT of booze, ps) and everything was delicious. The stand outs: sparkling saki, mincemeat pie, flavored butters, some sort of fluffy concoction, and the scallops. The service was very good, although we asked for a second round of bread and it seemed to throw them off their game as we had to ask a couple more times before it came. Other than that, it was a perfect meal. It was the perfect amount of food, you didn't leave stuffed nor did you feel like you had to eat a burger later. Definitely a must if you're looking to splurge.

    (5)

  • Kati E.

    beautiful view. great for a romantic brunch.... mimosas are delicious and the clam chowder is the best or had in a long time.... all I have to say is "well played mr. trump...... well played mr. trump"...

    (5)

  • shannon s.

    My brother took me here for a birthday lunch on a blustery March day last year. The set-up of the restaurant is nice and the view is okay. It was nice to look out the big windows during our meal, but there wasn't much to see. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. My brother still talks about how the burger that he had there was one of the best he's had anywhere. After we received our appetizers, which were rather small, he was concerned that he would get some tiny excuse for a burger. Being 6'3 and in his lower 20s, he would have been disappointed. However, when the burger came out it was rather substantial and (judging from the alacrity with which he ate and his continued insistence that this was one of the best burgers ever) rather delicious. This would be a nice lunch spot for visitors to Chicago, especially if shopping in the loop is on the agenda.

    (4)

  • Traci T.

    Friend and I dropped in at Sixteen. We wanted to go to ReBar but it was closed. We sat out on the terrace drinking two mojitos and the views were amazing. Loved the ambiance and vibe. Drinks are pretty expensive, but I suppose you are also paying for the views and the trump name.

    (3)

  • K B.

    We had breakfast and drinks here on St. Paddy's Day. It's essentially 3-star food, 3-star service for 5-star prices. Initially, we simply went up to the 16th floor to catch views of the river being dyed green, but we decided to have breakfast at Sixteen. The food was decent, although they got my order wrong and didn't provide any sincere apology or provide any credit to the meal. The atmosphere and view is nice, but if you're going to spend this money, check out Siena Tavern down the street, where you'll get 5-star food, 5-star service for 4-star prices.

    (3)

  • T W.

    Ambiance is to live for! Get the turkey burger!!! Nice place for that special someone!

    (4)

  • Andrew Z.

    Mediocre service and food above average but not worth the price. The lobster was flavorless and did not taste fresh. The shrimp was very good. The bread was not fresh. I would not dine here again.

    (2)

  • Lorena P.

    I've been to Sixteen a couple of times, usually to treat international guests. This past time it was for breakfast. It was a Saturday, there was a five minute wait, the lounge area was dirty so I didn't sit. It was a muggy, rainy day but we still had a beautiful view of the clock tower. The server was polite and kind. We were seated in a quiet section with very few tables, which I always prefer. The food at this restaurant is very average but the view is the best. Everything went well except for the end of our meal. We wanted to ask for our check but our server went to lunch and the next person came in about 10 minutes later.

    (4)

  • laura M.

    We were really looking forward to having a nice dinner with some friends when we went here. We had a room that we shared with one other group since we were a large party. This group happened to be some of the most obnoxious, sloppy, middle-aged loud drunks I have ever seen. We couldn't hear our waiter describe the food or have a conversation with the person next to us. You could hear them throughout the entire floor. After repeated polite requests to them to keep it down, we had to escalate to management who eventually moved us. I was entirely disgusted with how management chose to placate to one group that caused all the other patrons to have a miserable evening. When you go to fine dining establishments, the kind of behavior we witnessed should be unacceptable. We are by no means shy but this was epically outrageous. We loved the food and service otherwise but could not get past this atrocity.

    (2)

  • Erika G.

    Dear The Donald; So you finally got with us. Yeah, the guys all want to get their skyscraper up in the sexy Chicago skyline, to make their mark, and we finally let you. It's a shame the retro Sun Times building was a casualty of your obsession, but I guess I can let that go, 'cos we do love the tall, tall buildings here. You used Chicago's SOM as an architect, 'cos frankly, using a non-Chicago architect would have been a dealbreaker, but you dodged that bullet. There's a few other details, however, that we need to talk about. Can we talk? Came here after an event in the building and went to 16 for a beverage and a snack. Now, The Donald, I know you're all about the LUGJOURY, but having no Wifi and spotty cell service is a FAIL. Not LUGJOURY. I'm not all high maintenance or anything, but I loooove to feel the vibe of my text messages actually reaching me on a timely schedule. Timeliness is LUGJOURIOUS. So, keep that in mind, women care about those things. The food, well, the snacks. My brothafromanothamotha and I got the Lamb sliders. These were juicy and delicious. But $24?!?! And for three? How you gonna share that? I'm a givergoddess, The Donald, and nothing makes me happier than sharing my food with my peeps. Odd numbers make sharing hard. Our charming bartender plopped another slider into our order, kudos for her. I'm not sure if she even charged us for it, but the service here is great. And those little burgers were damn good. The drink prices border on the ridiculous. What, is this an experiment to see just how much you can charge for a damn glass of champagne?! $20, seriously!? Some of us actually work for our money, The Donald, and we can't swing that. We can swing an $8 Stella, so I was happy to see that on the menu. Okay. So, are we clear now? If we can work out these kinks a bit, we can go back to talking about your skyscraper, mkay? Best, Erika

    (3)

  • Tiffany K.

    I've been wanting to dine here for some time now. Food was amazing, view was incredible (we even watched fireworks from Navy Pier during dinner), service was outstanding, and I loved the presentation of each dish. We had the chef's tasting menu that was recommended by our server. We were both extremely full and tummy's were happy at the end of our meal. I heard Sunday brunch is amazing and I will be back for that.

    (5)

  • Amelia B.

    I came to Sixteen for lunch shortly after it opened in 2008 and was unimpressed, so I've avoided it since. A business lunch took me back here recently. Note to self: only come for lunch if you have at least 3 hours to spend. Because serve is S-L-O-W slow. Took 15 minutes after being seated to get a waiter. Took another 15 for Diet Cokes to appear. Took at least 35-40 before our order was taken. And the entrees took another 45 to come out. Granted, it could have been an off day. They were offering all tables free appetizers and desserts for "the wait." But what gives? It wasn't busy, and the restaurant is pretty small. There's no excuse when you are paying that much for food. You don't get off days. And if you are going to make people wait obscenely long, at least keep the drinks refilled. It took me at least 30 minutes with an empty Diet Coke before someone came around to offer me a refill. No excuse, Trump. Food is good (and better than I remember from my previous visit), which is why 2-stars. But there is plenty of good (and much better) food elsewhere in the city. So two strikes, and you're out, Sixteen. I'll be directing my business lunches elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Jocelin L.

    This place invites comparison to the Signature Room, and unfortunately it doesn't compare. The patio/terrace is not open in the winter (for obvious reasons - Chicago cold isn't for the faint-hearted) but the indoor seating simply does not provide the best viewing perspective. The vantage point from the 16th floor vs. 95th isn't necessarily a disadvantage - the lower level provides an immersing view of the river/Michigan Ave, but most of it is blocked by the terrace. I would imagine summertime on the terrace is breathtaking. Drinks are extremely pricey, but what else can you expect inside the Trump Tower? The libations were small but strong, yet nothing exceptional. If I wanted to pay $16+ for a drink I'd just save up for the Aviary. Clientele is older and sophisticated, there were many business meetings/groups. It's a classy yet pricey, quiet spot.

    (3)

  • Grace N.

    Wanting to show an east coast friend a good time, I took him out to Japonais' river walk bar (= hip), and then made a martini-induced decision to take him to the bar at Sixteen (= hip replacement). While spookily empty, the few occupants were around their 50s and 60s, and one group of suited men actually tried to wave me over on my way to the restroom (help mommy!). Not to mention that the cheapest drink on the menu was a $30 beer. Any beer that costs $30 better come with a tiny leprechaun that pops out and grants me three wishes. Surprisingly, there wasn't one. Two stars for the good view and the squishy hotel seats.

    (2)

  • Jonathan W.

    Had an excellent meal and experience at Sixteen. They have migrated to all tasting menus, 4,8 or sixteen course. The theme of the evening was apples and was well done across the board. Eloquent snacks, impeccable service and the entire meal was paired nicely with wine. The shirred truffle egg was the most surprising part of the evening and the venison did not disappoint. The first course foie Graz was seared well with excellent flavor. However, it had a little too much cherry/apple butter. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant and will be back. It is a bit expensive for what they're doing, it approaches denko or Trotter's pricing without the notoriety.

    (4)

  • Elaine G.

    My friends and I came for 4th of July last year because it was literally 100 degrees out and we wanted to watch the fireworks without having to deal with the heat and crowds of Navy Pier (Okay, we didn't really care about the fireworks, we just wanted an excuse to eat here). After a terrible experience at The Terrace a few weeks ago, I had low expectations for this place. But Sixteen turned out to be quite incredible. We started off with cocktails - everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Then came with our amuse-bouche, which was served on top of dry ice! Super cool presentation. I had the pan-seared scallops for my entree. It was $50 for 3 scallops, but they were the most amazing scallops I've ever tasted in my life, so I had no complaints. Throughout our meal, the service was absolutely impeccable. While they have unprofessional 20-year-olds working The Terrace, all the servers at Sixteen are uber polished, accommodating, and professional. I've been to few places where service has been so impressive. The restaurant was pretty empty when we were there, but it still made for some interesting people watching. There was a guy that looked straight up like an Arabian prince on what looked liked the boringest date ever. The other patrons included a few older couples and a small business dinner.

    (5)

  • Frankie T.

    I'm not a fan of their wine list. Food is good. Ambiance is probably one of the best in Chicago. Allot 3-4 hours all in all.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Food to drink, presentation to creativity, ambiance to scenic view, attentive to cordial, sixteen rates a sixteen! I saw some poor reviews about this restaurant and none of them are founded. The meal was a journey, not a plate with food on it. The starting cocktail set you on the right path. The langastine was wrapped in philo dough and cooked to perfection. The fois gras melted in your mouth. Desert was refreshing. French inspired, but rustic in feel, this was an experience worth paying for. What a night for my wife's birthday! Thank you Sixteen!

    (5)

  • Kaylynn R.

    I dined at Sixteen for the first time last week! It was amazing! The service was impeccable but not overbearing like some five-star restaurants. The dining room was gorgeous and the view was fantastic! And the food was out of this world! Right now you can select from the "Day" or the "Night" menu. We both choose "Night" and every singe course (there were 10) was better than the next! Just make sure when you go you you give yourself at least three hours for the meal! You would not want to rush through this great experience!

    (5)

  • Keith G.

    We visited Sixteen within a week of dining at Tru in Chicago and while the quality of food, service and wine selections were similar, the experience(s) were altogether different. Don't let the "Trump" stamp keep you from enjoying an outstanding Chicago experience. On the sixteenth floor, the close-up view (not too close) of the historic Wrigley building provided a beautiful backdrop to an outstanding evening. We enjoyed a formal and knowledgeable level of service with a very comfortable presentation. The adjacent Terrace Bar added a great level of activity and energy without being intrusive. A fun and memorable, albeit, pricey evening.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    Let me start by saying this review applies only to the Terrace, and not to the Restaurant. Perhaps the restaurant has figured out how to minimize the chav aspect of the Terrace experience - if so it may be worth a try. Otherwise, save your money for someplace which will treat you like an elite spender - which is how Trump is priced (surprise, surprise). Long story short - beautiful view, crummy overpriced food/drink/service. You are definitely paying for the view (which is fair - it is incredible). You are getting little from the rest of the experience. On the plus side, this is one of the greatest views in Chicago - being nestled amongst (not above) the surrounding buildings is a unique and cool perspective. It is worth experiencing once. One the negative side - it's all tourist all the time, poor over priced cocktails (how can you only offer Tanqueray and Sapphire as gin choices at an "upscale" cocktail location - this is a dead giveaway that the product they are selling ain't the cocktails), mediocre service, and astronomical prices. Happy to pay astronomical prices for great product, too bad this doesn't place doesn't qualify. Now that I've seen the view once I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Pamela M.

    This restaurant located on the 16th floor of the Trump Towers is definitely worthy of its one Michelin star and the AAA Four Diamond awards. I went here for lunch and was pleased with my dining experience. The prix fixe 3 course lunch is available for $35.00--A good deal for a stunning place with notable accolades. The duck and the lobster roll were nothing short of scrumptious. This restaurant is the place to seal an important business deal or to celebrate a romantic occasion. Beautiful glass walls from floor to ceiling overlook a terrace with the Chicago cityscape in the background and fresh cut cymbidium orchids on each table make this modern ambiance breathtakingly memorable.

    (4)

  • Keney C.

    Wow wow wow. Not the best place in the city but definitely a must try at least once. My husband and I went there for a special occasion dinner and we had a good experience. We wanted to just go all out since we were there so we decided to try their 16 course dinner. It's basically 16 small portions of pretty much everything on their menu. If you are starving and hoping to grub on big portions, avoid this place. But if you want to really have a culinary experience, I'd definitely recommend it. The chef is a genius. Every single course that came out was different and new. We've never seen anything like it. The detail and thought behind each dish is truly an art and they nailed it. We got to try so many different things that we would have never tried before, everything from caviar to seaweed. The plates were so beautifully designed that we were hesitant to even eat it - it was just that pretty! Would we go there again? Probably not anytime soon. We know places in the city can get pricey, especially if you are in the Trump, but these prices were incredibly high. The 16 course meal? Let's just say our total that night exceeded $600. Was it worth it? Just 1 time for the experience.

    (3)

  • Al B.

    Drinks on the terrace at Sixteen: average drinks menu, good service, view isn't amazing, prices are crazy. $23 for an Old Fashioned. Don't bother.

    (2)

  • David G.

    I've read all of the Yelp reviews of Sixteen and I'm embarrassed to say that I actually avoided the restaurant because of them. Someone managed to talk me into giving Sixteen a shot and I'm really glad that I did. I dined at Sixteen on the same week that I dined at Alinea, Ria and Tru, so there is some basis for comparison. Sixteen easily holds up against all of those restaurants. Thomas Lents from Robuchon arrived at Sixteen in January, and the restaurant definitely showcases his world-class talent. I won't say that Sixteen beats Alinea or Ria, but it also isn't beat by either of them. Sixteen has a place on the short list of Chicago fine dining and that place is very close to the top. The ambiance cannot be approached by any restaurant in Chicago, or few in the world for that matter. The majestic windows overlooking the lake, the river, Navy Pier, the Wrigley building and many other sights really set the scene. The service is all Trump, and if you know Trump, then you know that it's world-class. The cuisine comes from a master of his trade. A protege of the most decorated chef in the world, Joel Robuchon. I think that people have differing expectations and many have difficulty understanding the concept of the dining experience and what that experience should cost. I will say that, if you are expecting massive portions or a small bill, Sixteen isn't for you. I should also mention that if you don't leave Sixteen feeling well fed, then you are probably better suited dining from a trough than from a plate. It is clear that Trump management has it's sights set on rising to the top of Chicago culinary excellence and it had clearly succeeded with Sixteen.

    (5)

  • Marjorie F.

    This was a stop during an impromptu cocktail crawl. I would say "pub crawl" but this is hardly a pub. The beautiful decor and well dressed staff made you feel like The Donald would be popping in any second to check on them. My friends and I wanted some fancy schmancy bevvies and what we got was a bit disappointing. I can't remember what we ordered, but the drinks were average. Not much return on our investment. And the service? Well, less than impressive honestly. While we were given drink menus right away, it felt like half an hour had passed before someone took our drink order. And we were sitting in a cozy corner right next to the bar! Go figure. Maybe we weren't dressed for the occasion, but the three of us definitely had the cash to spend. Too bad for them that our visit was cut short. I'd like to go back and see what the dining experience is all about, but someone would have to convince me that there aren't better options out there. Sorry, Sixteen, I didn't find you sweet.

    (2)

  • Carson H.

    If you have been to Sixteen before January of 2012, you MUST give it another try. Chef Lents is a genius. This was hands down the best meal I've ever had. The dining room is exquisite, the service is everything you would want from a restaurant of this price and the food is so gloriously presented and delicious. Chef's creativity knows no bounds, and they pay homage to Chicago's roots in many of their dishes (did someone say lemon and rosemary Garret's popcorn made in house as an amuse?!). We had the 16 course tasting menu and it was divine. I cannot wait for my next trip to Chicago, Sixteen will be the first restaurant I visit. It won't be long before they earn 3 Michelin stars, you can count on that. If I were you, I'd eat there now before getting a reservation becomes as annoying as trying to get a table at Next!

    (5)

  • Leigh R.

    We once loved this restaurant. Great service and great menu - then, not now. They're pushing the tasting menu but will give you a weak a la carte menu. Too clever by half with its field/stream/pasture tasting menus and you need to request the explanation menu. Truly dismal pre-meal service trying to get a cocktail/glass of wine. Bad enough they comp'd one of the drinks without being asked. Recommended it to someone recently and sincerely hope they went elsewhere. Skip it - there are much better places to have a nice dinner. It used to be about the patrons, now its all about the chef and pretentious, chef driven restaurants are a dime a dozen. Alinea was much more fun and accommodating.

    (2)

  • Nadia S.

    Oh man this place is a great experience.. and great to bring out of towners to. I brought my parents here last summer and they loved it. of course you cant be cheap when you come here.. gotta go all out with several different courses to enjoy it to the max. their soups are super creative.. and everything was full of taste. service was amazing of course, as expected. we had a great view from our table.. the decor and ambiance was just beautiful. def counting down the days til i go here again.. but gotta try Alinea first ;)

    (5)

  • Jay L.

    I love me my Sunday brunch buffets. It seems like they're all starting to disappear at the nicer hotels so I was thrilled to eat at Sixteen. Here are my random thoughts: -Once seated, no one approached us for at least 10 minutes. After sitting there for 10 minutes with no attention, we just decided to go grab our own food. Back when I was young and worked at a restaurant, rule #1 was to approach the guest within the first couple minutes. First impressions are important and this left a bad impression. In fact, throughout the whole meal, the server never introduced himself. We had two guys constantly filling and taking drink orders. I have a feeling that because we were in a large group (10 people), gratuity was set and not as much incentive to please. -The restaurant is a lot smaller than I imagined. The view is great though. We sat in the smaller of the two dining areas where the view is not as good. Basically, I was looking at an outdoor patio area. -Food selection is mediocre. Here's where I wished the Four Season's brunch buffet was still around. Don't get me wrong, it was okay but definitely not as impressive as I imagined. Probably around the same size selection as Shaw's or NoMi's brunch buffet. -Food quality is good. It's probably on par with Shaw's but below the quality at NoMi's. -Valet parking is $14 with validation. Actually, the service here was probably the most impressive. They were super courteous, told me the price when I got there, and got my car within minutes. My overall impression was that it was okay. I probably wouldn't go back. For the price, I rather go back to NoMi. If Four Seasons were still around, they would be my top pick. I guess that the first impression from the servers left me with a sour taste and they added 18% gratuity to the bill. Come to think of it, the service at NoMi's was way better and I was in a large group also with automatic gratuity. For the money, it's not bad. I would say that it's probably worth trying once.

    (3)

  • Sahar M.

    Ok where do I begin!!!! Spectacular veiw, great drinks, great food, great waiters but Saturday night disaster ( Rude hostess and touristy crowd). Go during the week to enjoy your experience. If you want hearty food, this is not your place. Portions are SMALL.

    (3)

  • Dine N. D.

    DO NOT NOT NOT GO HERE I wish I would have paid attention to the negative reviews before we went. Ugh, we had reservations for another restaurant, but didn't feel like leaving the hotel, so the hotel (of course) recommended Sixteen. BIG, BIG, BIG mistake! I cannot discourage anyone enough to dine elsewhere. We spend lots of money on food, so don't mind paying $600+ for a meal for two (the following evening, we went to Alinea), but this food was beyond horrible. Nothing we ate had flavor ... nothing. The wine pairings were awful (not just because the wines were paired with flavorless food ... they just weren't good). The only memory we have of the evening is that one of us got food poisoning (although, once we reported it to them, they assured us that there was no possible way that could ever happen ... right, of course not). The service at the restaurant was just as bland as the food ... in fact, the whole restaurant was bland. If you are looking to spend a good amount of money on bland, bland, bland, go here. If you are expecting a remotely good meal ... don't do it. And, God help you if you have an issue (e.g., food poisoning) ... I have never, in all of my travels and dining experiences, experienced such abysmal customer service (note: this applies to only the Restaurant employees, not the hotel ... the hotel service was great). We were called liars and thrown some "statistics" that they came up with about how it couldn't possibly have been food poisoning. We spent days attempting to resolve this issue and, once they realized that we weren't going away, they met us halfway. Hideous experience ... don't do it.

    (1)

  • Steven S.

    Spring night tasting was really gimmicky, but really, really good. They give you a ton of variety (and volume) with the wine pairing. Really expensive, but probably one of my best food experiences in Chicago.

    (4)

  • Christine K.

    Like at most other Trump restaurants, the food here isn't stellar. The only great things would be the view, wine, and dessert. As for the actual entrees and courses themselves, Sixteen fails to deliver dishes that play a symphony in the mouth, especially given the price. However, if you really wanted to come here and would prefer eating something, then visit during brunch or breakfast time.

    (3)

  • Shradha A.

    Absolutely crazy expensive! Now that I've got that statement out of the way, I can focus on why I loved this place!! Even though I can't afford to go here too often for their awesome cocktails, and certainly not buy $18 appetizers here any time again, I did really enjoy my GNO here last night! The weather was quite windy and they ended up closing the terrace early, but while we were there, we took in some breath taking views of the city, enjoyed lounging on really comfortable furniture that gave you enough space from your neighbors (too many roof-top lounges in Chi pack too much together) and enjoy a delicious ($15) mojito! Honestly, I would not recommend this place for food and certainly not for vegetarians (they have nothing vegetarian on the menu but the chef offered to prepare a vegetable skewer - 3pcs of mushroom, tomato and zucchini - for $18).

    (5)

  • Serg B.

    Desert was nothing to brag about, but defiantly presentation was fancy!!

    (2)

  • Anne C.

    I was here for a work dinner and it was like no dining experience I have ever had. This is the signature restaurant at Trump Tower and they have an incredible view of Chicago. Dinner consisted of eight themed courses intended to highlight the flavors of spring. Our waiter first brought us each a plate with 4 hollowed out eggshells each filled with a different "taste" representing one of the three themed menus we could select: Field (featuring poulty and small game), Pasture (featuring all veal), and Stream (featuring mostly seafood). Our table selected the Stream and then our courses began to arrive, each one plated in a prettier and more interesting way than the next. The flavors of each course were wonderful, but the presentations really just blew me away. If you're someone that eats with their eyes, as they say, then this restaurant is a must try.

    (4)

  • Brandon L.

    Donald Trump, you have done us well. Sixteen was everything I would have ever expected from you and more. Thank you for such a wonderful breakfast with a fabulous view. When we walked through the elevator doors we were immediately greeted by the friendly lady behind the reception desk. We were seated quickly and had an awesome view of the Chicago River and Downtown area. The service from our waitress was prompt and professional. The food was amazing! The Highlights: -Skirt Steak (Best way to start your day!) - Service was prompt and professional -Great sky deck view of the city and located in a great spot in the middle of the city Final Thoughts: Before walking into the Trump International building my expectations were already preset through the roof. So high that right before walking through the doors I thought I might have been setting myself up for something I would not be happy with. Me and my girlfriends experience was so amazing we promised each other that we would come back next time we come to visit my hometown. Next time we want to try the dinner there, where they have a nice outdoor deck where you can get a closer look at the city below. If you like to receive top grade service, awesome food, and a beautiful view this place is for you!

    (5)

  • Jen R.

    I went here a while back, I wanted to try the "Famous Turkey Burger" ( I was here for lunch mind you)it was FABULOUS, I had a great lunch, beautiful view & had a little bubbly & desert, granted it was a bit much to spend on lunch, but you only live once. I have not been back since the original chef left, but I will have to go back & check it out. The service was very nice.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey M.

    Drinks on the terrace or in the bar? Sunday brunch? You think you've been to Sixteen? You haven't! You come here for Chef Lents' tasting menus. So serious diners please disregard this one and two star nonsense. I came on Valentine's Day so the 16 course wasn't available. The seven course they did offer however, was so luxurious and over the top it didn't matter. This was the best dining experience of my life. The caviar course is the one dish I'll remember for the rest of my life. It joins one other dish that I've had in my life that I consider to be unforgettable. Absolutely brilliant. The food, space, and view are magnificent, world class, breath taking.

    (5)

  • Andrew T.

    Sixteen was destination for birthday dinner - four of us in total, arriving at 6:30ish for a 7:15 reservation. Yup, early - our fault, not theirs. I'll skip the bar for the sake of brevity, but...it's a little odd. We ended up being seated at 7:30 for that reservation. No indication as to the delay, and again, a little bit of odd service - a martini drinker had to carry her own drink half way to the table. I know that sounds really uppity and nitpicky, but at a place like this, I expect better service. And, to put it all in perspective, one sixtyblue gets this part right, and it's not even close to this "caliber" of restaurant. Whatever. We got seated at a great table, looking out at the Wrigley building, so very nice. Our waiter was Richard, who was exceptional. One item to note about Sixteen is that they allow the party to mix a la carte and tasting menu selections, which leads to some odd timing for some diners, but is kind of nice. One of us got the tasting menu, and the others ordered a la carte, myself included. The amuse-bouche was a white bean soup with chorizo reduction. I didn't detect much chorizo, but the bean soup was good. And then there was a second amuse-bouche... a hamachi carpaccio with a blood orange (and other assorted citrus) broth. Excellent fish - great texture and flavor, and the delicate broth really set it off. Delicious. That second guy was not normal: it seems a large party had been seated just before us, and had gotten their orders in just before us, which meant we would be waiting a while. In order to keep us busy, our waiter arranged to have extra courses provided on the house. Maybe the large party is why the seating was delayed 15 minutes - whatever the cause, it turns out that 15 minutes was worth it. He even brought the chef out at one point to apologize and wish happy birthday (a tidbit he picked up from overheard conversation). Finally, the appetizer...something we actually ordered. I had a ham risotto with hen of the woods mushrooms, which was pretty magical. Lots of ham - diced not shaved, so there was substantial taste, and it was really good ham to boot. The mushrooms were a perfect match for the risotto, and, defying several prior dining experiences at lesser establishments, it was *actually risotto,* not just rice. And good risotto at that. Next up on the free list was a smoked diver scallop with a sort of beet medley - beet paper, compress, chopped beets, even beet meringue and a beet ravioli with horseradish cream. All of which were excellent - the scallop was perfectly cooked with amazing flavor, and the beet items were interested accompaniments, even if I'm not big on the horseradish. Entrees came - filet and wagyu beef cheek for two of us, and lamb medallions and lamb sausage for the other two. The filet was excellent - again perfectly cooked, although maybe maybe just this side of salty. Not as good was the beef cheek, which was definitely salty, and I think just not a cut that I prefer. It was incredibly tender, and very flavorful, but the texture kind of did it for me. All of this was served on top of more hen of the woods mushrooms and a spinach puree. There was a side of smoked potato, which was awesome, and a fried quail egg, which I skipped, with my dislike of actual eggs. The lamb was also good, tender and flavorful, with a date and almond puree and cucumber salad on the side. On to dessert - first a sort of dessert amuse-bouche, in the form of a small lemon tart on a sort of shortbread cracker. Simple, but tasty. My dessert was lemon almond cakes with a bitter lemon sorbet and Meyer lemon puree. Delicious. The bitter lemon sorbet wasn't so much bitter as it was just...unsweetened. Extremely refreshing, and the highlight of the dish. BTW, desserts are a bit too expensive at $15 each. We also got a little chocolate mousse birthday cake for the birthday girl, as well as petits fours (which the waiter wrapped to go, as he had managed to stuff us to the gills). Damage for dinner was about $150 each after a generous tip. Yes, pretty expensive, but again - excellent service and excellent food. And it did include alcohol...so could have been a bit less had we wanted. At this point, we're all pretty happy. The ding was at the valet stand - it's $16 for up to four hours of valet if you dine at Sixteen, but our extended meal took more than four hours, bumping us to $28. The timing wasn't our fault, and we were a little upset until we realized that $3 each bought us an opportunity to try way more than we had ordered. Worth mentioning that we never felt like we were twiddling our thumbs or waiting too long. To sum up: the food was excellent. 4.5 stars. But the service, especially from our waiter, was exceptional. For that, I will happily grant my 5th star.

    (5)

  • Don J.

    Amazing meal, top notch service, great decor in a restaurant that probably boasts the best views in Chicago. When I booked my reservation in "Sixteen" I didn't expect to have some of the best food I have ever eaten, especially in a hotel restaurant. I have stayed in too many hotels to know that a hotels restaurant food can be appalling (think pretty much any Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton hotel in the world). We had the chefs menu tasting which was comprised of: - Amuse Bouche of Potato and Leek - sounds basic but the hot wafer like casing was amazing. Great start 5/5 - King Crab leg was really fresh and light and I could have eaten another 10 of these dishes. Wife asked me to stop telling her how amazing it was. 5/5 - Minted English Pea Soup was very good which tasted really of fresh peas. I liked the Rabbit in the soup which brought a great texture contrast to the dish. 5/5 - Farm Egg with Chorizo and Cod. Very nice dish, Chorizo tasted great but this was not on the same level as the other dishes 4/5 - Roast Duck Foie Gras with Corn and Popcorn. Best dish of the evening. This is the same Foie Gras Joel Robuchon gets and is only supplied to one other restaurant in America besides Sixteen and Joel Robuchon. Amazing dish - 10/5 - John Dory with Porchinis. Nice but after the Duck Foie Gras the John Dory was never going to compare. - Scottish Pheasant. Never tried Pheasant before and it was great. Another top notch dish that I won't be able to do it any justice by my review 5/5 - Rib Eye of Beef. Great tasting beef and better than you would get in Roka Akor/Chicago Cut & many of Chicagos other steakhouses. 5/5 All dessert were pretty good but none were of the exceptional level that the started and main courses were. All in all an amazing meal and Chef Lents is clearly an up and coming chef in Chicago.

    (5)

  • Max M.

    If you are pondering whether or not to make reservations at Sixteen, then chances are good that you: #1 Want to impress someone special #2 Need to impress someone special That sums up what kind of restaurant Sixteen is. This isn't for light wallets. This is for the "I want to close the deal" type of occasions. And Sixteen won't disappoint. The restaurant delivers one of the most dramatic entrances to any dining room in Chicago. Thanks to a dazzling view of the city skyline marked by a beautifully lit Wrigley Building; Sixteen's dining room easily impresses. I took the gf here on V-Day. I guess that means reason #1and #2 apply. =P The service was really professional and genuine at the same time. No one appeared to be trying too hard even though they were trying really hard---everyone from our server to the sommelier to the line cook that prepared one of the most beautifully cooked scallops I've had in years. Not too much left to say other than Valentine's Day was extra special because we enjoyed Sixteen "treatment". Here are the highlights for those who want details: -$140-$200 a person -The menu is modern French -The wine list has some very reasonably priced bottles -Every table has a bomb view -Rebar is a great place to grab a pre-dinner (drinks avg $15-$20 per drink) -Do dress for the occasion -Bring your camera -Portions aren't as bad as other reviews suggest (you'll get bread and mignardises)

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Great view on a Spring day on the 16th floor. Best burger I Have ever had. Attentive and friendly staff. I can't believe it wasn't more crowded. My wife and I had a great experience. She works nearby and I hope to be back for the patio when it warms up.

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Give it some time. Yes, that' s my sage advice to you. Sixteen, in the Trump Tower, has only been open a week, and it was obvious on my visit there last night that they are still working out the bugs. First the positives- the views from the Tower Room (the main dining room) are spectacular. Since the restaurant is the on 16th floor, the floor to ceiling windows give you a view of the Wrigley and Tribune Towers like I have never seen before. You are almost at an equal level to the clock face- absolutely stunning lit up at night!! The other room(the River Room) has a view of the river out to the Lake. There is an outside patio (cannot open until the construction is done in 2009) that has the best views in the city and will be a great place to grab a drink during the Summer months once open. The chandelier is magnificent- Swarovski crystals glittering in the light. The chairs and table linens are cream colored and stand out beautifully against the copper colored walls. The bar area is a bit smallish (reminded me a bit of NoMi) with about 10 chairs at the light colored bar and a smattering of small tables and banquettes. On to the food. You can order off a full tasting menu ($88 - $130 pp- the 2nd being the chef's blind tasting menu) but the whole table has to do that so we chose to order off the menu. They start you out with an "amuse bouche". Last night it was an oyster in a creme lemon sauce. We ordered a couple of appetizers, the scallops and the quail. While the tiny scallops were good and covered in a sauce, the quail was a bit overwhelmed by the beet sauce that came with it. As for the entrees- I chose the monk fish served with mushrooms and artichokes (very good) and my friend chose the lobster pocket (also good). The food is beautifully presented (you know what I am talking about; the drizzles of sauce on the plate, the artfully placed food, the fanning out of the vegetables, the tiny portions) Lovely to look at- almost too pretty to eat! We were then offered another tasting, this time of a cherry chocolate cake morsel before our desserts of apple cake and the strawberry plate. While the apple cake was just okay- there was so much going on with the "Study of Strawberry" I must comment. There was a strawberry mousse, a beignet, an ice, and a sorbet all artfully arranged tied together with a vanilla bean. Interesting. So what prompted the lower rating? The service. It is clear that they are still learning the ropes. When I called for a reservation- I was told they were booked. When I pushed to get on the waiting list- she took all my info and then said surprised, "Oh. That went through. You have a reservation". We arrived a half an hour early for our reservation and checked in with the hostess. When she didn't come to get us for an hour we went back to the hostess stand. She said "Oops, I forgot about you." Not exactly what I would expect from a place of this caliber. She then went to see about our table- yet I could see from where I stood that there were empty tables in the room Our server for dinner, while knowledgeable about the menu, wasn't warm and welcoming, and seemed to disappear for long periods of time. We saw the bread guy more than him. It took forever to get a drink and we had to ask for the menus. And the timing was off as to when things came out- like no one asked if we wanted coffee with dessert and then when it did come- we were done with dessert. I expect more from a place like this. But there were some high points. When you pull up to the front- like any luxury hotel, the doorman (Tim) greeted me, introduced himself and asked my name. He got one of the valets to take my car and told me to find him when I left. He then promptly walked me into the building and handed me over to the next person who personally escorted me to the elevator. If you ask where anything is- you are personally escorted there, not pointed in the general direction. Everyone says, " Welcome to the Trump Tower". On my way out- the doorman was there, called me by name and promptly got someone to get my car. Gotta love that level of service! So give it a few weeks. Let them work out the service bugs and then stop by to enjoy an upscale evening out. With our bill coming to about $250 for two people without tip, it would be a great place for a dinner with someone special. The Trump hospitality is working to shine through and I am confident it will by the time I give it another try.

    (3)

  • Peter F.

    Ate here twice, 1st time was the 9-course blind tasting, the 2nd was a 3 course regular meal. Can't really say anything on consistency since the food changes so often here, but everything tasted super amazing. The food here isn't as experimental as Alinea or Moto, so the flavors are more tamed yet very refined and precise. Every bite is literally crafted to precision and you'll know its made from fresh and quality ingredients. The 9-course meal ($400 for 2) left me stuffed, but not that "so stuffed I wanna go home and face-plant the bed and cuddle with my blanky" kind you get from eating at a buffet. The 3-course ($200 for 2) left me feeling good, not too stuffed but not full either. For first timers here, you should definitely try the 9-course blind tasting. Doing so will give you a very broad range of flavors. I would say all but one of the dishes (pan seared salmon) were top-notch. Had I gone in the first time and only had the salmon, I could totally see myself giving this place a 2-3 stars, which is totally unfair since its a very good place to eat. Last thing is the price. Its expensive, but you won't really find anything with this type of flavor and food quality, service, and ambience around for less. You can always get a good meal for cheaper, but when the occasion arises and you want a GEEERRRR-AAATTTTEE meal, bring your paycheck here for an amazing journey you really won't forget.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    We made our reservation to spend a great evening being taken on a dining experience by a well respected, chef with an impressive resume. What we experienced was lackluster in comparison to our expectations. The greeting as we exited the elevator and seated was less than enthusiastic....the room was nice, but not special (I assume that I would have a different opinion on a summer evening where the sun was still out and the terrace was available). The food, while it sounded like it would be a hit, was OK at best. The initial "chefs offerings" set the stage for the mediocrity which would come during our 8-course tasting. Three different courses were so over-salted, putting into question how they would encourage depths of flavors from their creations. Several came with truffles which could have been absent and not been missed. I would say the best items were the wagyu beef with brussel sprouts; the extra cheese course offering with potatoes and pearl onion; and the foam dessert with hazelnut ice cream. I have tried the best the city and many other cities has to offer and was hoping to add this to the list. I would put this as a good, not great meal, with nothing of note to make me want to return any time soon.

    (2)

  • Michael M.

    Atmosphere, service and view were five star. I went here for dinner and the food was good but was far from blown away. At this price point - the meal needs to be off the charts and it was just pretty good. There are definitely better meals in Chicago at this price point...and even well below.

    (3)

  • K T Y.

    Lack-lustre, over-priced Sunday brunch. Much better options elsewhere. Very limited food choices. No offer for beverages i.e. blood mary, mimosas, coffee. Everything had to be requested, never offered. Some may say, you're paying for the view. It is a nice view of the city..but I can't eat that. First priority is to filll my stomach with delicious food. Then, I'll take in the sights.

    (2)

  • Kirill G.

    went for a dinner - the portions are tiny and it doesn't taste that great - really not worth it even with the view from the tower and all

    (1)

  • Matt H.

    One of these giant stars is for the tremendous view. The other is for the nice server. A couple colleagues and I had dinner here on a Saturday night while in town on business. The food (we each ordered the 7 course tasting menu) was teeny tiny. I mean, I get it - fine dining and all, award winning chef, blah blah blah. But it was way over the top pretentious. We couldn't stop laughing each time the servers presented us with our next course. Teeny teen tiny food. One course fits on a small fork. Was it good? I don't know, the food was too small to extract any flavor. The largest dish was a nutella-flavored brownie, which was delicious, but way too rich to finish. And the price! MY GOD THE PRICE! Okay, I was able to expense the dinner through my company - but if it was coming out of my pocket, there's no way in hell I would've stayed after looking at the menu. Between the three of us, one beer, one half-bottle of wine, a glass of wine and a martini at the bar, 3 tasting menus. Total bill (before gratuity) $440. And when we left, we were still hungry. What a disgusting rip-off.

    (2)

  • Cathy B.

    This review is for the terrace on a nice day -- I love this place. Of course it's super expensive, but, c'mon folks, it's the Trump Tower - did you expect anything else? The cocktails are clever and well-made. This review is for the restaurant -- I had lunch here once and it was extremely meh. But I'm chalking that up to eating at a weird time of day (I think we dined at 2:30 in the afternoon or something). Still, at those prices, food should be high quality at any hour. But, for an afternoon cocktail on the terrace? A-1!

    (3)

  • Anne Marie R.

    I recently took a trip to Chicago for my birthday and stayed at The Trump International Hotel & Tower. I was a bit hesitant about having breakfast at the hotel because of the quality of the food being overrated. But was I wrong! I had the waffles and they are to die for! I've had my share of waffles and there is no comparison at all! They were delicately soft on the inside but still had that crunchy exterior! Slightly coated with powdered sugar and served with a side of fresh strawberries and maple syrup that tasted like heaven! Best waffles ever!

    (5)

  • Grennan K.

    Ive been to sixteen on 2 occasions. Other than the fact that they have a beautiful terrace ... Their tasting menu is very average. Better to save your bucks for Alinea.

    (2)

  • Johnny T.

    Please note that the experience described in this review occurred prior to the discovery of just *how* crazy Donald Trump is. Had I known this level of crazy, I would not have made reservations here so that he could take my money. And, he took a *lot* of it. I'm wallet-poorer for the experience but it was worth it. I took my mom here for Easter brunch and my goal was to wow her and treat her to something nice. Mission accomplished. I'd already swallowed hard and accepted the fact that this was not going to be a trip to the Value Menu but that's okay. It's mom. It's Easter. It's special. And, I was made to feel special throughout the entirety of my stay. We arrived a bit early for our seating and were directed (by name) to the petting zoo lounge where we could indulge in chocolates (not before eating), sip on mimosas (keep 'em coming), pet baby animals (not on your life), and look out on a view of River North. Besides waiting in comfort, the staff took a photo of us to be picked up at the conclusion of the meal. Everyone was extremely polite, professional and smiley. They know you're spending a good deal of money and they do their best to make you feel good about it. It was time for our seating and we were given a window table with slightly-overstuffed chairs and Michigan Avenue/Chicago River views. It was pretty stunning. I've lived in Chicago for long enough to take the architecture, river and scenery for granted. This was a gentle reminder that I shouldn't. These are things to be appreciated, noted and valued. Once the reverie wore off (just a bit), our waiter came by to explain the way the brunch would work and to ask if we needed anything. I asked for grapefruit juice (hold the phone. HANDS DOWN THE BEST GRAPEFRUIT JUICE I HAVE EVER HAD. These fruit were plucked from golden trees. They had to have been) and set about a gorging bonanza. Now, no matter the space, there are certain truisms of Easter brunch. 1.) There will be a lot of people; 2.) Of those people, many will be children; 3.) These children will be ill-behaved; 4.) You are bigger than these children; and 5.) Power past these kids and get to the good stuff first. Fighting the urge to point at a five-year old and scream, "In your face!", I remembered I was here to get dead sexier. My layout in "Bellies and Babes" magazine is forthcoming. O.M.G. The food. Get your Michelin rating on, 16, and keep it there. I get it! Lobster Benedict; four kinds of salmon, cream cheeses and vegetables; pancakes wirh a variety of syrups; omelets with decadent ingredients (my lobster, salmon, onion, tomato, and pepper stole the show); small plates; fresh seafood; fresh sushi; an 'Asian' bar; carving stations with assorted meats; roast beef; ham; chicken; potatoes; more bread than the eye could see; waffles of your choosing/construction; macarons; cakes; tarts; fresh fruit, trifles; and even more food that I DIDN'T have (yes, I took all the aforementioned down except for the roast beef; don't hate me because I'm bootylicious). Each time I finished a plate, it and the dirtied silverware were removed immediately. The service was spot-on perfect. From the time I sat until the time I left, it was "Mr. Todd" this and "Mr. Todd" that. Again, when you are spending a good deal of money, it's nice to feel respected and valued. This isn't an experience I would have every weekend. Heck, I probably won't have it again until someone puts a ring on it. But, for a special occasion on a special day, it suited my purposes expertly. I will admit that it stings a little for me to give this five stars given that it's The Donald's place. But fair's fair and it would be unfair of me not to note the pitch-perfect afternoon I spent sixteen stories up from Michigan Avenue.

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    I came for a burger and the burger was HORRIBLE. The service was even worse. This is why must go with a measly one star. I can't speak to anything else. A friend and I stopped by Sixteen on a Friday night to check the place out and grab something to eat. She's a big burger lover and we thought we'd try Sixteen's -- it would just HAVE to be one of the city's best right?....right? Wrong. So, so wrong. Think McDonald's. The burger was super thin (clearly it was frozen and of the fast food variety) and served on a huge bun -- it appeared they were trying to hide the eeny weeny burger. I was embarrassed for them. The problem is that you can get this same thing at McDonald's for a buck. Sixteen tried to take us for $23!!! We asked to see the manager (Mila) who offered no apologies, tried to pretend that the burger looked good and was worth the fancy price tag, but finally broke down and gave us a refund. It took some serious convincing though. Too much, really. Mila said that she couldn't remember if this was the same burger served at other Trump restaurants. In fact, she had a hard time keeping up with what was going on at Sixteen. She continued to refer to the various other "outlets" that she was in charge of managing. Outlets? They're called restaurants, Mila, and as a restaurant manager you should be the first to know this. It was all very bizarre. Surprising, really. And, really too bad. :( I find it very hard to believe that this kind of management style is endorsed by Trump and friends.

    (1)

  • Annelie S.

    This was the most depressing experience at a restaurant in Chicago. Unless you don't mind paying top dollar for a meal that are absolutely tasteless , then this is the place for you. The chef need to have a sit down with Mr. Trump. Don't waste your money!

    (1)

  • Keith R.

    We arrived for a late lunch. My wife and I arrived around 3:30 for a table for two. Nothing but the outside sofa was available so we took that since the weather was so nice and we wanted to be outside. After 15 min I had to finally stop a waiter to order our drinks. It took another 15 min for the ice tea and a glass of wine to arrive. Still no apology for the long wait. We finally got to order our food after 30 minutes and ask to move to a table since several had opened up. He said let him check with hostess but he never returned. We finally got up and seated ourselves at a open table. It took another 45 minutes to get our soup and salad it was almost 4:30 before we finally were able to eat. I noticed several other tables that was having the same issue with getting waiters to take a drink orders for their table. It's hard to believe with the price of the drinks they wouldn't have people tripping over themselves to get your orders. A few people finally walked up to the outside bar to get drinks themselves. I saw one table get up and leave. The soup and salad tasted ok when it finally arrived. For a guy that normally eats at 11:30 I think anything would have tasted good When I got the bill I was shocked that each time the waiter filled up my tea glass I was getting charged. I can understand if we were just having drinks but with us having lunch charging to have a refill of tea is ridiculous even for Trump. The only part of the experience that was 5 star was the view. The hotel, the view, the atmosphere, everything is perfect except the poorly trained staff. Very disappointing!!!

    (2)

  • Chris M.

    I came here on a Saturday 8:30PM with my girlfriend just to have a drink on the terrace. My friend told me about this place. We walk into the lobby and we ask the tall blonde woman at the glass door how to get to the terrace to have a drink?...she responds everything is a 2-hour wait. How do I get there?...take the stairs she says. I later go to find out she could have offered the elevator she was standing in front of. We get upstairs to the 15th floor and a very kind host greets us and we ask how do we get to the terrace for a drink?..she says take the elevator. We get up to the 16th and there is an indoor bar w/lounge. We go to walk outside and there is a 21 year old boy in a suit with head set in front of the glass door entrance. He says that you need a reservation to come through. "I understand, but we just want to have a drink at the bar out there." A hostess says that anyone out there has to have their own table in order to go to that bar. Ok, so we wait 35 minutes and my gf asks again if we can go out there and they finally give in. In the meantime we had 2 drinks at the inside bar; $13 for a kettle/7 UP and $15 for a cosmo....If you have seen Transformers 3, this is the area where Shia gets dropped off in the Decepticon jet flown by Bumblebee to save his girlfriend. For a minute I was waiting for these hostess' to turn into evil Decepticons...LOL! We finally get access into the VIP terrace, order a drink and experience the view! That was nice watching the sunset and feeling the breeze. We left after 20 minutes. I understand their policy, but the terrace has room to fit many more people/tables..etc. This place would get much better reviews and repeat customers if they treated people like people. Not make them feel unwelcome! I know the drinks are expensive and I don't care. I'm here with my girlfriend on a date and we just want to have a drink on your terrace for 20 minutes. Maybe I'll try this again someday....no hard feelings, just read this review and improve on your policy. Kind Regards

    (1)

  • barbara b.

    The food - good but (shockingly!) expensive. I had a mushroom tart, veal rib eye, and a chocolate cakelike dessert. They were all excellent. I liked that the food wasn't trying too hard. There weren't a million exotic ingredients. Just a few, key, fresh ingredients that my family and I enjoyed. The view - I guess it depends what room you're in. The view is definitely nice but I couldn't see the lake at all from the room we were in. In fact, I was mostly looking at a dimly lit wall. The decor was interesting enough so I wasn't horribly disappointed. One thing I found mildly irritating was that the waiters' every sentence started with "Chef Brunacci." Chef Brunacci chose to garnish this veal with parsley. Chef Brunacci added coconut to this sorbet to enhance the flavor. Chef Brunacci sends these chocolate truffles with his complements. I don't see why you have to name drop. I know where I am and I don't doubt that you've met him so - unless he wants to come introduce himself - I don't really need to be reminded that I haven't.

    (4)

  • J P.

    To decide whether this review would be useful to you, here is some background information: we are in our late 30's early 40's, two professionals and parents of 4 kids under the age of 6. We make an effort for a very nice evening out in downtown Chicago and spend the night approximately four times a year. Our last few restaurants I can recall include Abigail's in Highland Park, Sepia, Graham Elliot, and Alinea. Sixteen came as a recommendation from my office manager, who is a foodie and frequents Napa yearly. She had given us a gift certificate to Trump hotels for Christmas. We arrived a little early and started with a drink at the bar. Go with the muddled ginger signature cocktail. I thought it was smooth and I am known for being unable to handle strong drinks. I was happy my request for the window seat was accommodated. Try to remember to make this request when you make your reservation. The ambiance is serene and elegant. Jeremy and the other servers were excellent and attentive. The 7 tasting menu with pairings was spot on. At first, we were hesitant to go with either tasting menu after being traumatized by the amount of time it took to get through Graham Elliot's tasting menu. Not only were we satisfied with each course, we were satisfied with the timing of each course. My husband notoriously requires a large amount of food to feel satisfied, but the size of each plate was completely appropriate. (A trip to Burrito Palace #2 after dinner was not necessary.) Sixteen exceeded our expectations!

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    A year after they opened, still 5 stars. But the food has moved down half a star. Sixteen, in the Trump building, has the best service of any restaurant anywhere. Anywhere. No, it's not in a league of its own. But no one is better. It's on the top tier with only a few others. It's not hovering service, but it lacks nothing. We had friendly conversations with both our waiter and the waiter from our prior visit who stopped by to say hello. We had discussions with them about the menu, where they worked before, and their thoughts on other Chicago restaurants. Every staff person I made eye contact with smiled and was genuinely friendly. And never once did I have a dining need that wasn't anticipated. Ambiance: I'd call it a minimalist décor. Very simple, no art on the walls, high ceilings, fabulous views. Absolutely terrific views if you're there before and at sunset. Simple but classy vases on the tables. It was very comfortable and classy, with, as mentioned in my prior review, table spacing far enough apart that you were not part of other people's conversations. Alcohol: We started with great kirs, made with a high quality white wine, which made them taste perfect. The wine list was huge - 11 pages of red wines alone. Very international. There was an entire page of 24 Australian reds (no doubt because the chef is Australian). We had a bottle of the best Chablis I've ever had, a 2004 1st cru Vaillons. Then we ended with a nice port. Food: A very good friend refuses to dine in top end restaurants that do not post menus, or at least sample menus, on their websites. Sixteen is one of those. And I understand the point, but have been coming back to Sixteen because (1) we had a great first experience, and (2) their Australian chef brings in Australian ingredients and develops great dishes. With no menu for you to look at online, here's my overview: Fabulous ingredients and combinations of tastes, which consistently overwhelm the basic ingredient, to the point you can barely tell what the basic dish is. The menu has only six appetizers, six main courses, and six desserts. The bacon gnocchi amuse-bouche was terrific. Four breadroll choices - the white chocolate and orange roll was unique and tasty, as was the roll with scallions. We both ordered the foie gras appetizer. "Sauteed foie gras, ramps, white asparagus, prosciutto, and quail spring roll." The pork belly dish we'd previous tried is now "Braised pork belly, pork taco, red pepper gastrique, and pineapple roulade." The foie gras appetizer was delicious, with lots of flavors and textures. It was like an exotic plate of tapas. But as my wife said, paying $26 for foie gras, you expect more than two bites of foie gras. For main courses, I went with the John Dory, which I'd loved on our first visit. On the menu: "John Dory, tempura squash blossom, cumin polenta, and carrot jus." Sorry, but this was terrible. The dish overall tasted wonderful. But buried in with the other ingredients, the overcooked John Dory might as well have been a Lake Superior whitefish. There was no John Dory flavor, no John Dory texture, no John Dory tenderness. It was a very tasty dish, but I was expecting John Dory. Janet had a crusted scallops dish (sorry, I didn't write down the specifics), and she loved them. To show what else is on the menu, the duck she'd had previously is now "Roast duck breast, keema matar, panisse, morels, pea and coconut sauce." We shared a cheese plate for dessert. It was adequate - six cheeses. I was less than impressed with the assortment, lacking in variety of textures. So the meal was a delightful experience of different tastes and textures. Well done. But totally subject to what the chef wanted to serve, ignoring what the menu said the item was. That seems to be the trend - order a 20-course tasting menu and sit back to eat whatever the waitperson brings you, play guessing games to identify the flavors he/she told you is in each dish, and somehow feel honored to be paying the enormous bill. That's just not my interest in fine dining. So Sixteen remains a five star restaurant in my book, more because of the service and ambiance, but Takashi and Les Nomades will get my business going forward when we want fine dining.

    (5)

  • Abby S.

    Okay I get it- if you are going to pay 100/plate... you are not going to get an abundance of food quantity. But still... overpriced. You are paying to be inside "Trump Tower" not for the food. I will, however, say the service is really good. (They are waiting for their tips though, so I cant exactly say that was genuine). lol Overall.. the food presentation was great. Quantity for what you pay? Not so much. What did it taste like? Any other fine restaurant.... except.. I did find it odd that there was popcorn on one of the main course dishes. That was really strange... caught me kind of off-guard there.. but all the same, sure I will eat it.

    (2)

  • Stephanie P.

    Sat in the casual/bar part of the restaurant while on a business trip. Ordered the grilled free range chicken breast without bleu cheese since I dislike it very much. Waited about 40 minutes for my dinner and it arrived with bleu cheese on it. I was thoroughly irritated after such a long wait. I told them to bring the food to my room because I was so disappointed. It arrived somewhat promptly but the chicken was only average. It had a nice flavor but was a little dry. They served the entree with delicious rosemary roll, which I quite liked.

    (1)

  • Susan E.

    The view is amazing. The service was pleasant, professional and unintrusive. The food was quite good, but several dishes were too salty. It made for a nearly perfect birthday celebration. I recommend going a bit before sunset because the buildings really shine as the sun is setting. We parked in the garage and asked for our ticket to be validated, but something must have gone wrong - parking still cost $20. We'll visit again when the weather warms up and perhaps try the valet.

    (4)

  • Kristi T.

    Food: Truly inspired, well thought out and executed dishes Terrace: One of the best views of Chicago Service: Consistent, accurate, friendly, and prompt Ambiance: SO UPPITY! boo My husband took me here last night for my 27th birthday. While we tend to spend a lot on eating out on a regular basis, we thought these prices were only worthy of a special occasion. We arrived at 6:15pm for a 7pm reservation. After about 10 minutes of sitting at a small table by the inside bar, a waiter offered us cocktails. We promptly paid and headed out to the terrace... ...where the waitress stopped us and said the "restaurant" drinks were not allowed on the terrace. Wait... what? Isn't this all the same place? So we had our cocktail and once finished walked up to the Terrace hostess again. We asked to sit at the two empty chairs at the bar, which she promptly told us "there is a waitlist". Um, weird? I don't see anyone there. But okay. Finally she seated us at a table with a great view but after another 15 minutes of no waitress taking our order (and please note, none of the wine list was the same outside - so bizarre), we gave up and decided to sit at our table. Our table inside was right by the window and our wait staff was fantastic. We had a lovely New Zealand Pinot Noir with our meal. We ordered 6 items and shared all of them - every single thing was fantastic. Butternut Squash Soup - so creamy yet somehow light?! Amazing. Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Ravioli - OMG yum. The scallop was perfectly balance with the whole wheat homemade noodle stuffed with sweet potato. Burrata Heriloom Tomato Salad - the cheese was wonderful and the small tomatoes were perfectly ripe. Mixed Green Duck Pancetta Salad - This was stellar! The dressing was amazing, the homemade ricotta was to die for, the duck breast gave it a lovely crunch. DEF order this! Hen With Homemade Stuffing and Cranberry Marmalade - This was delicious. The cranberry marmalade was quite strong but held up to the salty stuffing and spinach stuff hen. Also served with baby onion and carrot that were roasted and just delicious. I was quite surprised and pleased! Fresh Alaskan Halibut - This was honestly the best piece of halibut I have had in Chicago (and thats saying a lot since we die for MK's fish!). It was done so beautifully. Light and flaky with just a tiny crisp on the outside. Served with an amazing chive and goat cheese foam and a wonderful potato cake. The food was so delicious and well thought out. We had a wonderful meal, got to try a ton of things, and left completely satisfied without being stuffed. They also brought out a pumpkin cheesecake dish with a candle for my birthday served with cream cheese gelatto - YUM! My only complaint is the ambiance being so extremely uppity and snotty. I realize there are a ton of traveling business men here who think they are the bomb, but its just a weird stuffy ambiance. It reeks of showyness and money. And $350 is a lot of money for a dinner for two - their corkage fee is $50 so it doesn't even make sense to BYO! I may come back for a $22 glass of cakebread sauvignon blanc on the terrace and a $400 meal if I become a millionaire overnight, but don't hold your breath.

    (3)

  • Jackie P.

    This review is mainly for the service that I received. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that my party and I were comfortable and even afterward when a small error was brought to their attention they treated me with respect. Overall the food was very good. The view is amazing and the experience is one I'd go back for again. I went for brunch and spent 2.5 hours wining and dining. I tried a little of something on each buffet and enjoyed everything I ate. My favorite was the dessert bar (stupid sweet tooth) but I also enjoyed the all you can eat seafood and the create your own omelet station. Oh who am I kidding I loved it all. If you're going to whine about the pricing then you probably should have considered that before stepping through the revolving doors in the lobby. I'm not saying, I'm saying.

    (5)

  • Kelli Ann L.

    My husband and I first became aware of Sixteen when our band was honored with playing for The Australian Consulate at Trump Towers. We ventured around before the evening and checked things out......and of course wanted to go back and eat there! For Christmas Day Dinner in 2010, we did just that. There were so few places open with a real sit down dinner that night and this happened to be - so we thought it would be perfect. It WAS perfect! Everyone was dressed up and looked lovely - sure, it was Christmas Dinner - but I could not have asked for a postcard more amazing! The view was incredible, the service was spot on, the food was terrific! We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings. NO skimping - and at the end of the evening we had individual party bags with "Pops" (the little cute splits) Champagne and rum cake and more goodies! YAY! So - this past year, 2011, we wanted made our Christmas Day dinner plans here again. The food was stellar. We started with a split of Champagne instead of the wine pairing - and then had a 2001 Amarone that was TO DIE FOR! The Sommelier was really nice and we chatted over the course of the evening about wines - no pretension whatsoever - and the staff was spot on again. People smiled and it was a warm and friendly environment. This is a place to go for an incredible view, great food, quality service without being snooty, and a nice time with someone special. Maybe people go here for Business - but I say go for pleasure! :0)

    (5)

  • Dipti G.

    The food was good but not great considering the price. Farmers market theme which was pretty cool and different, but didn't think that the flavors really went well together. Beet ice cream with chocolate sponge cake was very strange together. There are a lot of amazing restaurants in Chicago, we won't going back here its way too expensive for what it is.

    (2)

  • Kerry D.

    Absolutely gorgeous view...and we were at the perfect table to view the Navy Pier fireworks. Excellent wait staff- very attentive, patient (group of 8 girls...mildly liquored up at Rebar while waiting for table). Bonus amuse bouche and deserts- an unexpected treat. Food was pleasant, but small. Beautifully presented dishes- but for the most part they looked better than they tasted. We ordered plenty-- cheese plates, salads and entrees...but we were all still hungry when we left. Sadly, after the bill came- we didn't even have enough money to make a T-bay run.

    (2)

  • Emily B.

    I feel like my review may not be fair, as I brunched here and then dined at Alinea later on that night. I mean, really, how can you contend with the number-one restaurant in the nation? You literally can't, but I will do my best to give it the credit it deserves. First and foremost, this is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago. Sure, it's new and doesn't have as much charm as some of the architecture that surrounds it, but even the Tribune building was new at some point, right? The view from Sixteen is incredible - not too high, but still a breathtaking sight. You are positioned among the buildings, not above or below them, which is interesting. High ceilings, lots of natural light, a gorgeous wine cellar, and the furniture all contribute to the dining room's unmatched warmth. I imagine this place is as mystical at night as it is lovely during the day. There is definitely an air about this place, very prim and proper with exceptional service. To me, it is something totally reserved for special occasions, like when you want to relax and not worry about anything. To that point, I was a little bit bummed when the glass of champagne I ordered with my brunch was dead. Completely flat. You would think whoever poured it would notice that, considering glass after glass of bubbly gets poured on the average Sunday at Sixteen. Either way, they opened a brand new bottle table side and poured my glass in front of my eyes and did not charge me for it. Totally the right move, props on the pops. Now, for the food: The buffet, at $65/person, was beautiful. Your server takes you around and shows you all there is to offer, and believe me, you will likely go into some sort of analysis paralysis. Breakfast items include beautiful eggs benedict sandwiches, waffles and toppings, bacon and sausage vats, and fruit. Then there is a fresh fish, shrimp, crab and sushi station (love!). There's a playful take on grilled cheeses and burgers, as well as a fruit and cheese spread - salads as well. There is a pastry and gourmet desserts area, which is a girls best friend. The only thing I would have swapped out would be the omelette station for a crepe station, then I would have been really in heaven. Clearly, this is not hangover food. You won't find greasy hashbrowns or biscuits and gravy. We were able to really relax here, which - in addition to the tasty yum-yums - is what you pay for. We paced ourselves and dined for about 3 hours. No one rushed us or made us feel like we had to leave, even though we were there past 2:30 (brunch is 11:00am-2:30pm). This is the perfect place to take an out-of-town guest, a date, or a special day with mom, something like that when you really don't want to deal with the hectic buzz of Orange or venture to Wicker Park for one of the good hole-in-the-walls.

    (4)

  • Sarah Z.

    The atmosphere is the best thing about this place - very sophisticated. I went here with a friend and his Mother who was visiting from Europe and she loved the views. I was not blown away with the food, however. I can't remember much about my meal except that I had a salad and a fish entree. The service was very good.

    (3)

  • Brett F.

    The view? Incomparable. The service? Stellar. The Sommelier? Killer. The overall experience? One I'd return for. Dinner at Sixteen was the ideal spot for an recent evening of entertaining a few out of town clients. Not only does the Tower Room conveniently face a phenomenally illuminated view of my office building (hey clients, look over there, we're fancy!), but it showcases our city so beautifully, it's almost impossible not to fall madly in love with Chicago at this vantage. Second City who? This is first rate style. If the outside panorama is style to the hilt, then the interiors of Sixteen are prudently matched in elegant complement. Dripping in a heavy hand of modern, sleek, sophisticate hauteur, the dining room exudes cosmopolitan upscale and shines just like the striking chandeliers overhead. Fitting for super special occasions, the indulgence level is appropriately high. Now those of you whom know me know I'm not at all opposed to flexing my spendy muscle when it comes to an extraordinary dining experience, but it has to be said, Sixteen - quite true to Trump form - is unapologetically expensive. Prepare for a $75 White Alba truffle-laden pasta appetizer and $85 Prime Filet and Foie Gras entree, for example. While it's not at all unheard of to drop the same level of cheddar at a few other Chicago upscale favorites (ahem, Les Nomades, Alinea, Tru to name a few), what you're missing here is a lack of the truly distinguishing, the showmanship, the extreme presentation element. While the dishes are tasty, the "wow factor" is kept to a bare minimum here in favor of straightforward, simplistic, unfussy dish representation. Did I not enjoy my Filet of Beef with foie gras, root vegetables, dauphine potatoes and mushroom consommé? Quite the opposite, however, the absence of true originality and uniqueness makes the stiff price tag feel slightly undeserved and the meal a tad unmemorable. So while Sixteen may not necessarily be my first choice of Chicago's premiere dining locales, I do absolutely appreciate it as somewhere significant and fabulously distinguished you can take those who possess a less adventurous palate and simply just enjoy something, well, simpler.

    (4)

  • Robyn C.

    Everyone knows ... the more you pay, the less food you get. With that being said, I ordered the scallops which is $40.00 I only got 4 of them, so yes, $10 bucks each, BUT they were the best scallops that I have ever tried... EVER. My boyfriend ordered a fish dish, and that was fabulous too. Prior to dinner they came out with an appetizer with a quail egg on top of it. That was the most delicious thing I have ever tasted. Dessert was pretty decent, it also came out with petit fours, which were excellent as well. If you aren't that hungry, but you want a culinary experience and you feel like spending some loot, go here and enjoy the view while you're up there.

    (4)

  • Betsy P.

    The restaurant was absolutely gorgeous and it offered spectacular views of the city. The food I'd say is good, not great, but just good. The service was better than the food. When I dine out, I love to have my salad and side vegetables, that wasn't an option there. Would I go back or recommend it to my family and friends? NO! All I have to say to Mr. Trump, "YOU'RE FIRED! "

    (3)

  • Matthew S.

    Yep, still good! Had drinks here last night and learned the outdoor terrace should open on June 12th-ish. Hooray outdoor drinking...

    (4)

  • Catherine L.

    The view from Sixteen is incredible and is pretty much the only reason for our visit. Being poor graduate students, all we could afford were the drinks, which were grossly overpriced. $11 for a Corona or a Blue Moon is absolutely ridiculous. For that price, I would hope that the offerings would not be the same as that in my local dive bar. The service was pretty terrible. This may have been because they did not think we wanted to spend very much money, but no one ever came to ask if we even wanted to have a second drink when we were done with our first. I would also think that they would have liked to rush us out of there, but we found it pretty difficult to get a waitress to get us our check, so maybe the service is just always terrible. We did not get any food, but based on what I saw at the tables surrounding us, I was not impressed. I may go back here for a special occasion if I had the money, but I have a feeling there are much better restaurants for the price, despite the view.

    (3)

  • Jenny L.

    overall great service and good food.... but something about this place never really stands out. doesnt stand out in a good way or bad way. its alright.

    (3)

  • Adrian J.

    Disclosure: This review only applies to an NYE event dealing with the lounge not the restaurant. Normally I would wait until I actually visit the restaurant on a normal, non-holiday occasion but the experience I had for NYE was completely unsatisfying. The package was $75 that claimed to have included a desert bar and a champagne toast. The lounge is very nice looking. Except that they didn't seat you at the lounge. They seated us in a rather empty looking banquet hall that was next to the lounge. It was just pretty much a standard issue carpeted hall with a very nice view. The desert was not bad itself. The one main issue of mine was the completely disorganized nature of this event. It literally looked like they threw everything together in at the last moment when they thought about opening up another room to make even more money. The live music was all the way on the other side of the room from where we were seated so we could barely hear it. The service was the kicker. We had to track down and ask for the server about three separate times and when he finally came to our table, he tried to run away before taking everyone's order at the table. After all this, he brought us the wrong bill at the end of the night that was charging us for one extra person and an open wine bottle which we didn't have. When my friend brought this up, he then tried to justify the check! He said we had another round of champagne (it was just one glass) and that somehow justified everything. Eventually he brought over the correct bill. I did not get to sample Sixteen's Michelin star cuisine. I did not get to sit at Sixteen's nice lounge. But I did pay the price for it. If they treat you this way on NYE, imagine another night?

    (2)

  • Ken L.

    I'd give 4 stars compare to other restaurant at the same level. The missing star is because it's missing the "wow" factor. The restaurant is nice and modern. We were lucky to have window seats although no special view at the spot but it's still a window seat. No complains. Their bakery was surprisingly good and I kept asking for more. Main course was great. Overall, Sixteen is a great restaurant, however, like other reviewers I think it's a little bit over price. For this price range, I'd rather experience the top notch service from Tru but it's still worth to try after all.

    (4)

  • Dane K.

    this was my second visit to Sixteen at Trump Tower... I left this time a little less satisfied than I had previously. My first visit was brunch, this was lunch. It seems like their prices have gone up slightly since my first visit... I looked over the breakfast menu and everything was $5 more than I had remembered it last time. Still not outrageous (and the claims that brunch is $95/plate just seem outright looney to me, unless it was some special brunch menu). On my last visit I had looked at the lunch menu, and now things are definitely higher priced than previously. Most sandwiches come out to be in the $25-30 range. For a sandwich. With waffle fries (they of course have to call them by their more pretentious sounding name pommes gaufrettes, which is French for waffle cut...) I had a slow roasted pork sandwich. it was very good. The bread it was on was really nice. The pork itself, was good. I have had just as good pork for 1/3 the price. But this place isn't about the price, nor is my giving it 3 stars... You're clearly paying a premium to walk into this door, so I'm not looking down upon them for that. The service this time, however, was was average at best. There weren't any tables all that close to us, yet the waitress was talking like we were in a library, to the point where you couldn't hear her. (Actually, we had an early start and were the first table for the lunch rush). We weren't in a rush to get out the door, but she clearly wanted us turned over as fast as possible (though again, they weren't even busy). She took our drink order 2 minutes after we sat, asked if we were ready to order food. We clearly weren't. Not even 3 minutes later, she came back... asked again... we clearly weren't still. A good waitress would've picked up on the fact that we weren't in a huge hurry and didn't need to keep coming back to make us feel like we were wasting her time. I had been performing the egregious activity of chewing gum, and looking around found nowhere to dispose of it as soon as I sat down. I asked her if she had a paper napkin, to which she said sure, but I'm pretty certain I got one of those eyeroll type looks as soon as she headed back to her waitress station. 5 minutes later, I had to ask for it again to a busboy, who was much nicer to accommodate such trivial matters. I think this waitress would be better suited working a hurried table-turning atmosphere of Grand Luxe than here, her contrived snootyness didn't work for me. Back to the food... I started off with a chilled corn bisque, which was tasty enough that I could have eaten that as my meal and be really happy. The sandwich was OK, but for ~$30 for a pulled pork sandwich you're better off going pretty much anywhere else if price to taste ratio is of concern. The waffle cut fries were tossed in a really nice truffle oil.. Cliched slightly these days, but flavor was spot on. Looking around, the crowd was mostly gray haired ladies, and decidedly not cutting edge. Still yearning for their outdoor patio to open... I don't think I'll be back until then.

    (3)

  • Kim M.

    Again, pricing aside, I had breakfast here after our most recent stay and it was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly. The sausage was out of this world. And that same server who entertained my kids and made them feel special came over and made my mom feel special too. Priceless. Orange Juice though, could be better. That was just a minor thing overall!

    (4)

  • Rich W.

    I was there for the Valentines prix fixe (overdue review, I know). First off, the dining room was stunning - the view, the vaulted ceiling, the decor - very apt for a special occasion (I can't wait to go back during the summer to take advantage of the huge outdoor terrace). The savories were quite good. Proteins and risotto were all cooked to perfection. The style of cooking is contemporary American. Nothing intellectually demanding or super creative - just simple food executed well and presented with a modern sensibility. The desserts, on the other hand, needed work. It was as if the desserts were conceived by another kitchen - too complicated / lacking focus. The bread service was also not very memorable. In Chicago, I really think having a good dessert program and bread service is what distinguishes a great restaurant from a good restaurant. Service was good. All the people who worked there were really well-dressed. I recommend nothing less than business casual with a jacket. All in all, good food and impressive dining room. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Christophe K.

    The bar is fantastic and the view is even more amazing. I would not eat there though as it is not the best part of this location. But if you are in Chicago you must go there and sunset is fabulous.

    (4)

  • Matt R.

    Our group of four went here for brunch on October 28. The restaurant, located on the 16th Floor, is all the pictures showed --- light and open, high ceilings, great views of the skyline. The restaurant is quiet. and good for conversation. We requested a table with a view, and had a table not immediately next to the window, but in the center. Our table was not next to a column. The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is expensive, but worth it for a special, memorable location. We know high end buffets, from the Four Seasons to specialty restaurants. This is one of the better buffets. The key to a good buffet (in addition to food quality and cooking) is presentation - here they constantly changed the buffet to keep it looking freshly made. The buffet starts with Mimosas or fresh squeezed orange juice. Coffee is fresh brewed or filter (iced) The seafood was fresh and sweet (crab legs, crab claws, shrimp). One of our group thought the salmon was the best he ever had. The sushi was also excellent.. The hot sauce had a chili one of us could not tolerate, so our waiter brought fresh horseradish and ketchup to make a cocktail sauce. Don't think we went there simply for fish. The pure breakfast dishes were good too. The eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked, with applewood smoked bacon. The Hollandaise was also great. The other breakfast meats were good - plump, well-flavored, juicy sausage. We did not try the omelets (custom made with various fillings), but the ones served to other diners looked very good, Belgian waffles and pancakes which we did not try, also looked good, The small pastries were also great. The apple tartlet had a crispy, well-flavored crust. The staff helped taking photographs of our group.

    (5)

  • Rod O.

    My sister-in-law decided to treat us for brunch at Sixteen at the Trump Tower and what a treat it was. From what I saw of the Trump Tower hotel it seemed pretty nice. When we finally got to the restaurant we were seated in this room with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. We were put at a table right by a window which was facing north west. We were staring at the Tribune Tower and Wrigley building during brunch! The food was amazing. The breakfast portion of the brunch had your usual suspects. Eggs Benedict, bagels, pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, and an omellete station. This was good but the lunch portion is where it is at! They had fresh crab legs/claws and jumbo cocktail shrimp. The quality of the seafood was phenomenal. There was also a baked salmon dished which was cooked well and a braised short rib over some mashed potatoes in addition to a beef roast. The brunch also had sushi and various meats and cheeses. The dessert table was really good. There was a great variety. The brunch is a little pricey, but you are paying for the food and the views. Not to mention the service. Always gave us fresh silverware and refilled our water glasses at the right time, took our plates away as we finished and just seemed to be there when you needed something. Would definitely head back for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • C. W.

    Major disappointment. Expected better of Trump. Chairs were dirty and worn, waiter had a spot on his vest, and the food, while spectacularly presented, almost works of art, was all show, and no substance. The arctic char was presented with a "asparagus nage", and believe me, no asparagus was ever near this watery soup-like substance. A very fake lime green. Everything tasted fine, just not Trump fine. Been there, done that. I would however, recommend the lunch that starts, unfortunately, at 2:30 on the terrace outside the dining room. While we didn't eat there, the menu was totally different, and everything we saw on plates looked good.

    (3)

  • Jenny S.

    I can not even begin to describe my experience here. I went here for the first time last night for my gf's birthday and unfortunately I was unable to experience a full course meal, I could not stop raving about the unbelievable service I received. Talk about CLASS. WOW. Best service I received in my life, not an exaggeration, and I come from a family who owns restaurants, looks like we need to step it up!! Donald Trump truly at his finest. I thought I was a queen here! Only had the chocolate chip cookies and the ice cream, but wow that hit the spot. In LOVE. Definitely coming back. If you're looking to take that special someone on a date, special occasion, this is the go to spot. A M A Z I N G.

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    Drinks on the terrace with the amazing view is very cool. What's not cool is the view of my empty wallet after dropping $15 each for vodkas and soda. If you're okay with dropping a lot of coin, then this is a cool place. If you're going out on a budget, go somewhere else.

    (3)

  • Liz A.

    So I went here with a partner and a team for dinner as a celebration. You better believe that I was going to go when someone else is paying for it... My champagne lifestyle on a beer budget only goes so far. It's very, very formal - I came here after work and actually felt a bit under dressed. The view is awesome and I wished it was warmer to sit on the terrace. There were like 16 waiters assigned to our table, for a total of 8 patrons. SLIGHTLY excessive. They hovered over the table all the time. They were really pressuring our partner to pick a wine - which is a very extensive wine list. They stopped by about 4 times and they could see she was still reviewing the list. Most waiters wait until you have closed the book to stop by. My table ordered the Chef's tasting menu (which I think was over $100 per person) plus appetizers and wine. It was about 8-10 courses. We had two tables and the other table did not order the tasting menu. However, they threw in a few extra appetizers and multiple rounds of dessert for both tables. The soup was some of kind of southwestern soup and was sooooo good. Probably my favorite of the evening. The main item was venison (it was good) and scallops (there were only..three, count them). The desserts were ok and interesting but not like "I have to come back here just for this". The dinner was seriously over 4 hours on a Wednesday night. Half the table was falling asleep and had to leave to catch the Metra. I have no idea what this cost but I would say its more about the experience (a gastronomical adventure, per the waiter) and presentation than the food. I'm not huge on this type of dining, where the food texture is modified and totally different than what you expect. While I've heard it compared to Alinea, I think it's really one level below.

    (3)

  • Robert K.

    If you have sticker shock when you see the prices here, you simply haven't done your homework to begin with. However, at this price point and even well below, I have experienced way better service and food quality. Our server could simply not bring drinks in time with the courses and left us wondering, "what are they doing back there?"... FOOD: overpriced SERVICE: overvalued ATMOSPHERE: Too stuffy to endure the above mentioned

    (2)

  • art s.

    If you're going to sixteen you have to be comfortable with two things: 1. It is expensive. e.g. Brunch is $95/plate before drinks, tax and tip 2. At least 50% of that price is a "wow" premium for being in the Trump space. The food is good, but you're paying for the Experience. For my money, the food is better at the Four Seasons brunch. But sixteen's atmosphere and views are tough to beat. Service Accommodating and pleasant. I called twice with changes to our reservation within 24 hours of our seating and both times they were unflinching in taking care of us. Despite changing the time we wanted to come in and the number of people in our party, they still put us in a table on the window in the main dining room. Once seated, our server was a pro. Almost overly helpful, but you could tell he was sincere and we were definitely catered to. Space / Atmosphere Striking. Open flow with floor to ceiling windows that capitalize on the panoramic downtown views. The key design elements like the wall of wine or the massive chandelier are bold without being over the top dominant or distracting. The space is big enough to accommodate them. This is an instance where a 25 foot crystal chandelier fits. Food They had a nice range of the usual suspects for this kind of occasion. The omelet station, the carving station, the sushi station, great desserts, etc. What was there was certainly good. However, by comparison, the variety isn't quite as extensive as what you see at the Four Seasons. Not sure what it says about me and my tastes, but two of the items I enjoyed most were from the kids station -- mac and cheese and sliders (you can take the boy out of the small town ... ). Net: sixteen is a good option if you're willing to splash out and your party really appreciates the environment. We were there for Father's Day brunch and all things considered it was worth it. Star scoring scale: 5 = Spectacular 4 = Better than average, really enjoyed it 3 = Average, don't regret it 2 = Disappointing 1 = Abysmal

    (4)

  • Colleen D.

    I would love to give Sixteen more stars for the view alone. I was there for a private event -- food was good, not outstanding/memorable. Service was okay. For a place that brags about its reviews, they screwed up BOTH the food alleries of my dining companion. The view is really killer. There is a nice outdoor spot to sit, have a cocktail and gaze westward at the Wrigley and Tribune buildings and down the river to the lake. I like it better than the Hancock view -- I think this will be my new go-to spot for out of town visitors.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    Now, I will not claim ignorance over the pricing, but this came in at a hundo over what I had anticipated. However, when you dine at a fine dining establishment, and spend this amount of money, you had BETTER come away saying that it was a tremendous meal, or that it was in SOME way memorable for something other than the bill. Sadly, that was simply not the case at Sixteen. Also, I most certainly dropped this by a star when the chef substituted a wild mushroom risotto dish in place of a foie gras dish. I mean...c'mon...is rice for foie gras really a commensurate and fair substitution? Not in my book. For fine dining, I'm not going to make my way back here. While the space is super inviting, with tremendous views, it didn't leave an indelible mark whatsoever.

    (2)

  • karen l.

    I would recommend coming here for a nice brunch, food was good but not great yet the views are amazing. Dinner however was just that..okay. Nothing spectacular..I would pick another restaurant for a special occasion.

    (3)

  • Daniel S.

    This was a Thursday lunch destination for me, so I am thinking I am going to need to return for a dinner at some point. Which basically answers the question as to whether or not I feel Sixteen is worthy of a return visit. The answer is yes. Thematically, think curvaceous. As a design element, curvaceous is omni-present. Visit and you'll know that of which I write. As for the cuisine? Well, there is a very nice lunch menu that includes a pre fixe option, though I sampled the soup and the cobb salad. My theory is that you can always measure an establishment's worth by their willingness to conceive and produce good soups. In this department Sixteen did not disappoint. Although, were I to visit again, I think I would sample the pre-fixe. The staff was very attentive- without being overbearing- and well versed in the menu. An important point for a restaurant of this caliber. An added bonus, once construction is complete a nice terrace will beckon. I am told that in the evening the interior lights are kept to a minimum due to the luminosity of surrounding buildings. All told a delightful experience, but that is really to be expected. I wonder if that is damning with faint praise?

    (4)

  • Geoffrey P.

    Being robbed at gunpoint would have been a more positive experience than eating at Sixteen, at least then you would know that you're being robbed. I really wish I could give this place less than one star. Before last night I had never been to Sixteen, but I had heard that it was expensive and that the food was not any where near as good as described on the menu. I completely agree with both of those statements, except that saying its expensive is an understatement. The wait staff was friendly and courteous, which is to be expected when they're pulling down probably more than $500 a night in tips. The restaurant was clean, but really quite devoid of any kind of style or atmosphere. Apart from the views of the Wrigley, Tribune building, and the river there was nothing memorable or spectacular about the restaurant. My girlfriend and I ate there for Valentines day, and there was a Prix Fixe menu. Nothing about the food stood out to me except that the portions were extremely small and not particularly good. I left hungry and disgruntled I cannot conceive of a reason why I would ever go back to Sixteen. In a city of so many great restaurants I could list a number of places where you'd get so much more for at least half the price. If your interested in paying a lot for a name and no follow through then by all means go to Sixteen. If you care about not getting taken to the cleaners, having a satisfying meal, and dining in an environment that adds to the experience go elsewhere

    (1)

  • Elizabeth C.

    As if the food weren't stellar (it is), the service is incomparable. To wit: I was taken to lunch here with colleagues, and I ordered the duck confit. The waiter told me they were out of the duck (I was sad, as duck is one of my favorite things to have at an upscale restaurant). I ordered the roasted turkey sandwich instead (after having a bite of my friend's butternut squash risotto - holy amazing butteriness). The sandwich was quite nice, but after only a few bites, the waiter came back bearing - to my surprise and delight - the duck! I have no idea where he got it - quick run down to the river, perhaps? Who cares! It was delicious. But he apologized on behalf of the chef and said it was of course no charge. He then brought me a dessert, also on the house, as an extended apology (worth noting: I wasn't upset or angry; yes, I wanted my duck, but the turkey sandwich was enjoyable - this was all extended to me just because it's a classy place). As others have noted, the views are lovely (even on a frigid and overcast day), and no, it's certainly not for the faint of wallet - but the impeccable service and perfectly executed food justify the pricetag. Trump may have questionable taste in hairstyles, but he can build a damn fine building and put a helluva kitchen inside!

    (5)

  • Michelle R.

    This review is for Sixteen's terrace, which has had a nice makeover since the last time I was here. I agree with everyone else, it IS the best view of the city. . . additionally, it's a perfect view for the summertime fireworks. I usually just come for a couple cocktails with friends or to show off the city for any visitors. We post up at the bar and always seem to have the same couple bartenders - do they ever get a day off?? One is Lisa and she's AMAZING!! I told her what I like and she whipped something up for me and it's all I drink whenever I go there. If you ever go it's a cucumber- coconut mojito (made with vodka, I don't like rum). The drinks are a little pricey but you are paying for the ambiance. I hope Lisa is there next summer because I will definitely be back. Also, I'd like to mention that the lime-green dresses these poor girls have to wear are hideous!! I'm not sure who made that executive decision, but they should be fired. The Donald should be ashamed. They don't flatter anyone.

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    We had not been to Trump Tower, so decided to have drinks in SIXTEEN. Let's start with the fact that the bar looks like a small service bar placed in a hallway. There is absolutely ZERO wow factor about it. So typical of Trump: a generic cocktail -- rum and Coke, vodka and tonic is $18.00. I asked for a glass of red wine and got charged $24. There is no point whatsoever in visiting this space. There is nothing special about the room or decor, and certain it doesn't merit the ludicrous prices. Our bill for four drinks, tax and tip was $91.00. You really are a total SOB, Donald Trump! Never again.

    (1)

  • Kathy L.

    I only came up here for afternoon cocktails so this review might be biased. It was probably one of the nicest days of summer and I decided to come up here with a friend. The view was amazing and I think that is what I loved about it. Of the roof tops I have been to this summer, this was the best in terms of views. You are amongst the buildings instead of being high above them and you have an unobstructed view of the city. I know the stuff there is expensive, but you know that coming into this place (which is why I only went for cocktails). The drinks were good though. I got the snapdragon - muddled strawberry, grey goose, ginger ale, and prosecco. The taste of goose and prosecco didn't really mix in my opinion, so the second round I asked for club soda in place of prosecco....and ladies and gentleman, we have a drink winner! Overall, if you come here know that you will be charged an arm, a leg, and your first born but that you will have an amazing view of the city and if you pick the right day to go you can't beat it.

    (5)

  • David R.

    Beautiful restaurant with spectacular views of the river, and Chicago's unique architecture. Sophisticated but simple decor, highlights this grand space, with the focus on the view. The service was attentive with our waiter highlighting the chef's specialities and recommending some terrific wines from France, Italy and Napa. All perfectly complimented our meal. We started out with the scallop topped with foie gras, the pork belly and the tuna appetizers. The servings were generous and delicious. The scallop was perfectly cooked and the pork belly was both tasty and big enough to be an entree. The dinners were equally satisfying, including the perfectly cooked duck, the melt in your month butter poached lobster and the daily fish special. We finished with homemade date cake with banana ice cream and the chocolate cheese cake. Definitely a special occasion spot, as prices are high.

    (4)

  • nikki s.

    Sixteen is a true expression of "less is more". Upon entering the restaurant, I found what I call the "wine wall" a nice visual and was impressed with the elegant, yet simple decor with clean lines in neutral tones. Think large columns,yea high ceilings with a kick-a%! chandelier and plenty of depth with that killer view of the Wrigley and Tribune buildings. Service was wonderful with countless servers delivering our beautifully prepared vittles and enthusiastically spouting off their descriptions. Surprisingly, the place was absent of the snotty-vibe I was expecting. I can't say that the food wowed me or was especially exotic, but it was a good meal in general. Waaaay over-priced though, but I guess you're not just paying for the food; it's the experience as well. They seem very much into purees and froths. Stand-outs for me were the desserts: a honey goat cheese cheese cake and among other chocolate yummies were what tasted like chocolate covered expresso chips within a "sugar glass", if you will. The lobster cannolli were pretty tasty too. Sixteen is definitely not over the top--unless you're referring to the price. It was the subtle nuances that make the dining experience here special: the mini coconuts on the coconut ice cream, the production of the pouring of the lobster bisque, or even the warmed napkins for your lap. Although not mind-blowing, it was sophisticated food, simply stated.

    (4)

  • Yale S.

    This place is a solid 3 star. I really really wanted to give this place a 4 star...but I just couldn't justified it. The view is definitely one of the best in the city and the decor is impressive and fun. However, I am a food girl....and the food is "meh" and the view really doesn't make up for the price tag that comes with the chef's tasting menu. The most memorable thing of the meal was the pea soup- it inspired me to buy bag of frozen peas and made my own version...almost as good as they had it there, and the cheese plate- again, inspired me to stop by Wholefoods and picked up some fig paste and stinky cheese. Other than that, I don't remember much of the meal and I don't think I would be going back soon. oh one more thing- I think the wine was pretty decent, most places would mark up a 25 dollar bottle of wine and sell it for 120, but this place had a pretty good "deal" on expensive wine, where they only charge you twice the market price instead of 4x+, so I suppose that's a good thing eh?

    (3)

  • Kelly M.

    Amazing view TRUMPED by TERRIBLE SERVICE! I took my mom to Sixteen last week for her birthday. We had a nice table with an amazing view of Tribune Tower & the Wrigley Building. The food was good, expensive, but good and the presentation was nice. All of those nice things were TRUMPED by HORRIBLE service. We waited 25 minutes for our server to even approach our table and greet us. After we ordered she never checked back to see how everything was or if we needed anything. She just disappeared. She reappeared to ask if we wanted dessert and/or coffee, when we said no she disappeared again and came back with a dessert menu (15 minutes later) I had high expectations for this restaurant and one thing I thought would be stellar was the service and unfortunately it fell short. I would recommend going up to Sixteen for a drink on the terrace as the view is amazing, but as far as dining there - I will not go back. A restaurant that is as expensive as Sixteen should have a higher level of service.

    (2)

  • D. K.

    Went here for lunch on a Saturday. What a great spot! The view was beautiful, and the service was top-notch. The menu is very simple for lunch (obviously), but I really enjoyed the lobster roll. I'll definitely be back to try dinner!

    (4)

  • Elaine H.

    Here's the buzz I had heard about Sixteen, prior to visiting it myself: 1) You're paying for the spectacular view 2) The food is just ok 3) The place is way overpriced If this were a true/false quiz, the answer key would be: 1) T 2) F 3) T So, yes, the view is spectacular and yes, the prices are insane for what you get, but also the food is far better than I was expecting. You can't help but be blown away by the beautiful and elegant dining room whose decor is comprised of a giant chandelier and some of Chicago's most beautiful views. It really doesn't need much else. Everything we ate was actually quite good, with careful preparation and some interesting combinations of flavors. My boyfriend's braised pork ravioli was topped with a frothy corn sauce, not quite a foam, and the flavors worked wonderfully together. A perfectly cooked slice of duck breast was accompanied by a coconut-based sauce which was delicious and unexpected. Overall I think the quality and presentation of the food certainly puts the restaurant into a fairly high echelon of Chicago's fine dining establishments. Perhaps not swoon worthy in the manner of Everest, Alinea, or Spiaggia, but the emperor certainly has all his bits covered. The dishes are certainly expensive, especially considering that portions are very small. Appetizers run between $20-$30 and main courses $40-$50. Desserts are $15, and we barely even peeked at the wine list. If you have to ask, you can't afford it. Hell, if you have to work, you can't afford it. I opted for the tasting menu, which at $95 seemed fairly reasonable for the calibre of restaurant. However, be warned that this tasting menu is smaller than you'll find at other upscale restaurants. There were seven courses listed on the tasting menu, but two of them were literally single-bite dishes; the others were also very small, with the exception of the dessert, which was substantial, and the main course, which was about half a duck breast- a good size for a tasting main course. Additionally, the first course listed on the tasting menu was actually the same amuse bouche given to all of the customers, and the last course listed (petit fours) was also the same thing given to all of the customers, including those who had just ordered a la carte. That means that when you order the tasting menu, you're really only getting five courses for the $95, and not seven, since the first and last are included even if you don't order the tasting. This sort of makes it seem like the description of the tasting menu is inflated to look like a better value than it actually is, kind of like listing the bread, butter, or ice water. Everything on the menu was good, though I think having the crab salad amuse followed immediately by a similar lobster salad appetizer was not the best choice on their part. Service was very lovely throughout; waitstaff was attentive, pleasant, and very responsive- genteel and not a hint of snoot. To sum up: DO come here if you - enjoy feeling fancy and pampered - are in the mood for elegant, dainty, and often delicious dishes - love to see the clock tower of the Wrigley Building turn pink from the setting sun - own oil wells or islands DON'T come here if you - are prone to sticker shock or are worried about making rent - are very hungry and think that $95 worth of food should fill your belly completely

    (4)

  • Tio S.

    Amazing. This restaurant has to be one of the best in my consideration set. I'm not sure that I can even explain how good this place is during this review update...but I will try. I went here with my wife to celebrate our wedding anniversary (which we did last year too). We arrived at Trump about an hour ahead of our reservation, so opted to have a drink at rebar in advance of our dinner. We were not the only diners to do this; we recognized at least half a dozen of the restaurant patrons from rebar. I highly recommend the red dragon cocktail. Jalapeño infused vodka, fresh raspberries...it was spicy and delicious! My wife had an interesting banana raspberry cocktail, which was also really good. Great cocktails is just one of the things they do well at the Trump hotel and bars. After our pre-dinner drinks, we were seated in the main dinning room under the huge crystal chandelier. Yes, it is obnoxious and beautiful, just as you'd expect in the Trump hotel. The views were spectacular. You have a great view of the river, the Tribune clocktower, and on this particular Saturday, the downtown fireworks and Transformers filming on Michigan Ave. To start, we had a small taste of tuna tartar and enjoyed the bread service. The orange rolls were so good, I had two of them. For dinner, I ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings. I HIGHLY recommend getting the tasting menu. My courses included watermelon gazpacho; scallop with asparagus and corn relish; smoked duck with spicy polenta and pickled strawberries; 10 year aged Gouda with red pepper jam; and finished with chocolate cheesecake and sorbet dessert. Each course was unique, delicious, presently beautifully, and oh so memorable. I finished every single bit of food on each plate, and the wine pairings only made the meal that much more enjoyable. My wife had the steak, served with fresh, locally sources organic vegetables and potato croquet. She opted to get the truffle serving, and holy cow, was it worth it! They had a special where you could get table side truffle service from the executive chef for a whopping $35. According to our waiter, this was imported from Australia, and there's only four people that are licensed to bring this particular truffle into the US. Anyway - the truffles were shaved every so thinly and added a unique, earthy taste that served as the perfect accompaniment to the beef. A few things besides the food that made our dinner amazing include: (1) when they forgot to bring the dessert wine, the waiter automatically upgraded to a 20 year port; (2) my wife was offered the cheese course even though she didn't order the tasting menu; (3) the petit fours were perfect and served at the end of every meal; (4) the waiter walked us to the outdoor balcony and took our picture by the Tribune clocktower (even though there was a significant wait for an outdoor table); and (5) the dessert chef decorated our desserts for our anniversary which was a very nice touch. The service is what you would expect at a high-end restaurant: almost perfect. I highly, highly recommend sixteen fir your next special occasion. I can't wait tiger back there again.

    (5)

  • Eric Y.

    We went for Sunday brunch. The weather was specatacular that day and Sixteen rates one more star if the weather is nice because the views are so great. The brunch is a buffet and it is filled with many luxury items appropriate for the $65 per person tab. There is complimentary mimosa and fresh squeezed orange juice. There is breakfast station, omelet station, soup station (lobster bisque), cheese and charcuterie station, salad station, pastry station, sushi station, children's station, prime-rib station. The hot food station included duck breast with black sweet rice, huge diver scallops on polenta cake. Seafood station had huge prawns and king crab claws and legs. Also a dessert station that had many delicious sweets including desserts with edible gold, and droppers filled with honey to drizzle over the top. Service was personal and attentive. Plates generally got cleared from our table promptly. If you like quality over quantity, this is your place. The selections are perhaps not as numerous as some other places but the quality of the food is excellent.

    (4)

  • Annie T.

    I had the most amazing lunch. A nice, long and leisurely 2-hour lunch. Being wined and dined isn't shabby... it's for work, right? ;) Anyway, it's super fanc. From the doormen to coat check to host pulling your chair out for you. The meal: Chicken sandwich on multi-grain with bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. Accompanied with some sassy waffle fries made in truffle oil. Jesus, truffle always makes me weak at the knees. I also got a fake mojito (heeey i had a proposal to write back at the office). Truly thirst quenching. It was so good, I was waiting for the buzz to hit and for my face to turn red (yes, that's one of many things that happen when I get tipsy). For dessert? Pineapple lychee glazed cheesecake with a dried fruit wafer on top. Too pretty to eat. psshh stupid cliche. I conquered that thing. Every last bite. I basically needed to be rolled out of Sixteen. Scrumptious lunch. Won me over. Phenomenal service, food and atmosphere... worth the $20 for a sammich? Perhaps so. Sometimes you just need fanc. Lunch at the Trump. Yes, please.

    (5)

  • Matt L.

    I've never written on Yelp before, but I felt compelled because Sixteen was such disappointment. The experience wasn't even worth half of what we paid. Went to Sixteen with my wife to celebrate our anniversary and it basically sucked. For starters, when they called to confirm my reservation they told me there would be "Happy Anniversary" menus. Never happened. We get there and the restaurant is half empty (bear in mind this was a Saturday night), and they dump us off in a corner table. The waiter never once said anything about our anniversary even though it was supposed to be pre-arranged. No big deal. The waiter was not the brightest guy in the world either - or maybe it was his first day on the job. Every dish that came out it was obvious that he memorized exactly what to say. I didn't bother embarrassing him by asking a question about the ingredients or how the dish was prepared. In addition, there was no arch to the dinner whatsoever. Each dish that came out the waiter would just say his lines and leave. Multiple times during the dinner we had to ask the waiter to fill our water glasses. This is a fine dining restaurant ... not-to-mention the restaurant was only half full! Ridiculous. Lastly, the desert sucked. It was literally apple prepared five different ways and was served with.......you guessed it, apple cider! If you don't have a thing for apples then you're screwed. Unless you're idea of a good time is spending $400, getting crappy service and eating marginal food, I would recommend going somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Igor Z.

    I went for brunch on Feb 20th. We had the semi-private room reserved facing the lake...amazing views. Food and service was amazing. This was the best buffet food I've ever had...period. Service was amazing. I went for a family bday, we are Russian, which means you have to drink vodka while you're eating, my grandfather would be ashamed if I wasn't drinking. This means my grandfather brought vodka in a water bottle and started pouring us shots in our coffee cups. Instead of doing shots, my uncle and I decided to order fresh squeezed juice (amazing), and pour our vodka in the juice (I couldn't make up this story if I tried). For all of you alcoholics out there, and I know most of you are, I highly recommend spiking your juice here...you can thank me later.

    (5)

  • Adam S.

    Framing: My good friends took me and my partner out to dinner at this restaurant. I did not see the final bill because my friend was paying and that would be rude. Thus, my comments are based on pricing from the menu. We went here while construction on the building was still underway, as I believe it still is. The good: Great food with wonderful flavors. Amazing view, if you can get somewhere near the windows. The bad: The smallest bar ever for an upscale restaurant. EXTREMELY overpriced. Snooty service at the hostess stand, bar, and some of the waiters. My question is whether Trump will give up on the restaurant before he gives up on the building. I think they need to try again. Chicago typically does not tolerate bad value food and ok service for a very long time and I'm not sure there are enough tourists in this neighborhood for this restaurant to survive. One of the worst values for the money in the City of Chicago in my opinion. Because it is pricier than North Pond and the servings much smaller than a normal restaurant, I give it two stars to North Pond's 3. Sixteen has really good food and decor, but is just way too pricey for the uber small servings.

    (2)

  • Miguel R.

    This place was so classy and 5 star that you have to experience it if you come to Chicago, live in Chicago, or just fly over Chicago. The meal was amazing. I don't remember exactly what the preset courses were, but I have to say that if it wasn't for the preset menu - I never would have chosen some of those plates, and experienced the taste of bliss. Our server was top notch, and even when one of the plates wasn't all that good - he immediately replaced it with a better one. Trump really did a class act with this restaurant.

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    We had dinner here Dec. 26th. We had the "blind" tasting menu, which is where you leave it to the chef to decide what to serve (8 courses). Dinner was good, not great. The foie gras was not good and there was a scallop dish that was very salty. The best dish was a beef dish that we requested that was featured on the five-course tasting menu. If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten the five-course tasting menu. Eight dishes is too many, especially when they are not all awesome. Service was ok. Had to ask for more butter and water a couple of times. Overall, nice experience but would not come here again for the tasting menu. Would come for an entrée and a couple of drinks to enjoy the view and people watch, which is really what this restaurant is about.

    (3)

  • Joanna P.

    Great service and great food! coctails start from $15 and entrees start from $40

    (5)

  • Mateo S.

    1. Go 2. Try, ultimately in vain, to pretend you are not supporting Donald Trump. This will prove impossible as his name is emblazoned on everything from the liveried doormen to the napkins beneath your cocktail, but it will make you feel better to try. 3. Don't even bother looking at the prices, unless you need a conversation piece that will inspire shock, awe and hilarity in the near future. The adage "if you have to ask..." was written for places like this. 4. Really enjoy the view. REALLY. You are floating amidst the turrets, crenellations and minarets of Jazz-age Chicago, all brilliantly lit as if for your pleasure alone. Conversation will seem superfluous, even distracting. Over food, drinks and service, this will be your memory of the experience, believe me.

    (3)

  • Jeff N.

    We did just the Terrace Bar for dessert and not the full restaurant experience. Actually, such a long wait, that we sat inside, but near the window. What a spectacular view. And the all the beautiful people! We got out of there for $32. Dessert $15, coffee 2 @ $5, plus tip. Probably a record for this place. Service was VERY slow, but the waiter tried hard, but clearly was overwhelmed. Perhaps short staffed? It took us 15 minutes to get our order placed, 45 minutes to get our coffee, and 55 minutes before the dessert arrived. But sitting and waiting in a place this beautiful makes the wait tolerable. Our wonderful chocolate dessert was elegantly presented. Epilogue: I had visions of the Miller Beer guy coming in to take away all of the Miller High Life. 'Regular' Beer is $8 and it goes up from there. Also, wife and I both stopped in the respective bathrooms on the way out. BOTH were out of towels! All I can hear in my head is The Donald telling the bathroom attendant, "YOU"RE FIRED!!"

    (3)

  • Gnarly T.

    the wine list was mediocre at best and completely inaccessable (basic willamette pinot for $150 is rediculous). the service was the only good part. very attentive but a little stuffy. the food was lackluster and outdated. i had veal loin that had been seared and roasted but didnt taste like anything. it was served with risotto that was way overcooked and felt like eating mushy oatmeal (for $42!) my girlfriend had 4 scallops and a fingernail sized splat of cavair from where wasnt even mentioned...oops all for the modest price of $44. and our dining companion chose new york strip which again was cooked to a nice medium rare but lacked any aromats or evidence of basting in the pan. and SALT everything was underseasoned. the interior was decorated very well, typical trump, but thats not chicago thats vegas. the view was also nice but i was seated facing the wall rather than the window oh well. sorry sixteen your service is ok but the food doesnt deserve that michelin star. if i want overpriced food with gaudy overdramatic decor ill go to vegas.

    (2)

  • R O.

    I had a very nice time and an enjoyable experience at Sixteen. Everything is executed to near perfection save for one really really important thing: the food. The views are very cool, the ambiance is pitch perfect, the service was amazing--all this was five stars. But the food... and thus the price... well that left something to be desired. That's not to say that the food was bad, it wasn't. But it was disappointing. I got the tasting menu and while there was nothing wrong with any of the dishes, over all I was disappointed. The duck, which was the main course, was very average. However, the two previous courses were outstanding. My dessert was extremely average. And for the price was being charged, I do expect something better than average. My fellow diners all tended to agree (they for the most part dined À la carte), the appetizers were successes, the main courses far too average, and the desserts just didn't get it done. While I'm happy to have come here, and would get a drink at the bar without a second thought, there are too many places that execute dinner far better at either the same or lower price. My issue with Sixteen is more the value of what I was getting over anything else... which makes this rating seem harsher than it probably should be.

    (3)

  • Kryste N.

    AH-MAAAAZING VIEW! Went on a a cloudy Saturday in November, but the view from my seat in the lounge at Sixteen was perfection. Staring out at the river, the lake and the rooftops of Chicago's architecturally magnificent I enjoyed some wonderful wines by the glass - and when I saw wonderful I'm talking Gigondas, and Cakebread...BY THE GLASS! Yes the prices are high, but you're in the Trump Tower, in downtown Chicago, looking at the best skyline in the world from a completely different vantage point, so it's worth it!

    (4)

  • Chrissy N.

    I just think it is overrated as far as the cuisine goes. DO- go here for the ambiance, for the elegance, for the views, for the location, for the luxury, for a romantic meal. DO NOT- go here for luxurious service (it lacks), go here for outstanding food. I went here to screen this place for some international VIPs coming to town for my work. They are TOUGH customers. So I have a very strict check-list that I go through when I visit a new restaurant. I went her at about 2:30 for lunch on a weekday. EMPTY. But service was still slooooow, and unattentive. The dining room was breathtaking, but we soon grew tired of the meal. The desserts were yummy as was the coffee, but that's all I'd recommend going here for.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    Hmm...4 stars or 5? We did the blind tasting menu and it was fantastic although, I do recall being less-than-thrilled with a few of the offerings. Then again, that happened at French Laundry, too. And there were several courses that were lick-your-plate good... Plus the view was lovely and service was flawless... Ok, 5 stars it is.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Not even with 16 birthday wishes could this place hold up to all its hype. When I called to make a reservation the reservationist was very accommodating very pleasant and made me excited to dine here for my man's birthday. When we came in the views are indeed amazing. We were seated directly in the windows and it set the tone. The service was very accommodating and professional. There were however, unforgiveable details I have three major complaints: The wine director, the manager on duty, and the dangerous piece of glass/crab shell that my boyfriend found in his first course. We opted for the chefs tasting and I had inquired to do the wine parings. I was pushed so hard in the wine paring direction by both the wine director and our server that they almost moved my seat. When the wine director was describing the pairings they just seemed a little funny and uninspired. Also, not all six courses come with a paring and I was a little turned off by that. I'm taking the sommelier exam next month so I'm particular about wine. I oped for two bottles instead, one white and one red. I told the wine director my plan and he replied, "fine". I know, scary right? When he opened the bottle it was one of the worst displays of wine service that I have ever seen. The label was backwards when presented to me, the bottle was opened away from our table and the "director" let the cork give a huge pop! when he opened the bottle. He then slammed the bottle down. He was obviously pissed that I didn't do the parings. This was beyond inappropriate. I told the wine director at my restaurant and he was so appalled that he couldn't stop letting out huge exaggerated gasps. So, when we got our first course it was not good. A crab salad surrounded by summer cantaloupe with micro-greens in a pineapple vinaigrette. The melon overpowered the whole dish and there was a micro green in the mix that tasted really strong and bitter, almost like rotting. My boyfriend had these black balls in his salad that were hard and almost the texture of a snail shell. There were none in my salad so I know it was something that was not meant for the salad. Also he then felt something sharp and hard in his mouth as it nicked his tongue, he spit it out, it looked like a chard from a broken plate. I picked it up and it was so sharp that it could have easily pierced my finger. We let the back waiter know. A few minutes later, a very nervous Asian woman approached our table and this is what she said word for work, " Hi, (nervously grinning) I understand that you THINK that there was glass in your food, just so you know, it was the shell of the crab. Well, anyways...have a good night!" It was weird and disheartening. As a member of the management team at my restaurant, this really urked me. She never introduced herself or said that she was sorry....and not like it was necessary but our bill was not adjusted in any way and no deserts or anything has been done to express that they had done anything wrong. There was no fault admitted at all, and this is what bothered me most. Had he swallowed that he would have internal injuries!! I just don't even know how to react to that. For other situations like this in the future, because they will happen, I fear for their guests. I didn't want to make a huge deal about it to ruin our night anymore than it had already been terribly destroyed so I oped to write the general manager the next day. She finally called me two days later to follow up and seemed very board by my issue. She kept saying over and over again , "I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your evening with us." Her grand gesture was offering me to come in again and have the tasting menu and she would send out a "complimentary extra course". WTF?!? As if I would ever return to a death trap restaurant such as sucksteen. I'm livid. I don't care who you are or where you came from...this is totally wrong on so many levels. Had this happened to one of my guests I would have made every effort possible to correct it. I am appalled and disgusted. I've contacted the news channels, the health department, and the better business bureau as well as all of my industry friends that I've been making for the past 10 years in the industry. Good luck 16! If you care about your well being at all, DO NOT DINE HERE. Its a complete and total train wreck

    (1)

  • Shelley M.

    I was here recently for a corporate holiday party. The service was incredible. Beautiful restaurant with an amazing view of downtown from an angle you don't normally get to see. I can't speak for the prices, since I didn't pay, but I know they're high. Exceptional food quality though and service though. We had a set menu with 4 courses and I'm allergic to tree nuts. I was unable to eat most of the dishes as is. They were very accommodating, leaving off nuts or swapping portions of the meal for something else. Also they were really good about letting me know that something may have shared a common plate with tree nuts. With that being said, here's what I had: Salad - wouldn't have been exciting on its own but had the most amazing aged balsamic vinaigrette (and I hate balsamic anything, normally!) & cracked black pepper Scallops - delicious, enough said! Dover sole - I had never heard of this fish but it was not fishy tasting, delicate & moist, I really liked it Pumpkin cheesecake - very, very good Also had a pinot noir that was pretty good. I would likely return to dine here, if I had the money.

    (4)

  • Karan V.

    I went here with my family to celebrate an occasion recently. I can safely say that it was one of my best meals of 2009. It is a small, intimate dining room with expansive views of the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and the rest of the downtown cityscape. The decor is modern and there's a huge chandelier in the middle of the dining room. The service is what you would expect -- impressive, but not overbearing. Our server was very attentive and would take care of every little detail, but he never seemed overbearing. At our table, we ordered 2 ducks, 1 strip steak, and 1 lobster and all of them were made and presented impeccably. The desserts are also highly recommended. The only reason I'm going to say 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the price. The prices are more comparable to what you would expect a dinner like this to go for in NYC -- I haven't seen too many places in Chicago trying to pull this off. After all, the Donald is from NYC, so it is to be expected. I also toured the hotel while I was here. I thought it was nice... but very empty and overpriced. Once again, there is a wide selection of properties in the Loop that charge much less for rooms than the Trump Tower, and offer comparable amenities and service. The Sofitel, James, and W come to mind.

    (4)

  • giggity G.

    chilled lobster salad is out of this world!! Dining high in the sky with the birds - yes please! Amazing views, lovely service and delicious menu choices. My only critique is that the steak tasted good, but didn't look very good. Minor issue. Absolutely romantic and wonderful. Come for lunch if you want to be nice to your pocket book.

    (4)

  • Libby R.

    Yeah babes. This is great. Or maybe I was just having a great day. Straight from a grand tasting at the Ritz, 3 of us headed over here around happy hour time. It was happy! All of us had really wonderful drinks (although, I don't remember what I had, just that it had champagne in it), and the place was airy with great music that set a nice mood. Then off to dinner elsewhere... I will be back for dinner, and I will be back for the patio.

    (5)

  • Sara D.

    So this review is actually for the terrace. Duh, it's awesome! It was really by coincidence that we even stopped by, after a busy Sunday downtown, we found ourselves near the Trump Building, and thought we'd just have a look around and go have drinks somewhere more affordable. But somehow we ended up in a cozy couch on the terrace with some tasty drinks. Sunday night was a great night to go. Small, non-existant crowd, very chill atmosphere. Keep in mind, if you are like us and trying to save a buck or two, the drinks are high (although not unreasonable for a downtown joint.) I had a glass of wine for $12 and a beer for $8. After sunset, it was chilly, so we ended up getting coffee and the view is spectacular, definitely worth a few extra bucks for drinks. They even give you a little bowl with some fancy snack crackers. Our waitress was very friendly and although we were dressed casually, we felt very comfortable. I'm sure the place has a different vibe on Fridays/Saturdays, but Sunday is a nice evening to go. Maybe we can go to the restaurant for a special occasion. As a side note, we realized when we got home later that night that we'd left a package there from our days shopping. We called and they located the item and kept it safe until I could pick it up later in the week. Thanks!

    (4)

  • Jeanus T.

    It's a beautiful restaurant with one of the best views in Chicago. The food is definitely great. Service here is phenomenal. Definitely check out the terrance area as it's got the greatest view in Chicago! I took out one star for the portion of the food. I feel that for the amount of money they charge, they could have been a little bit more generous on the amount of food.

    (4)

  • Natalie F.

    The best rooftop with the most breathtaking view of the city!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    I had very high hopes for my first visit to Sixteen for lunch. When we stepped off the elevator on the 16th floor of the Trump tower we were warmly greeted by 2 staff members and offered drinks while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The restaurant itself is very modern with clean lines and amazing views of the Chicago skyline. We were seated in the main dining room that holds one amazing chandelier, floor to ceiling windows and abundant natural light. The decor was beautiful and very tasteful. The waiter arrived to take our drink order and I informed him that I was the vegan in the party who called ahead. He stated that they were aware of my dietary preference. When I asked him what on the menu was vegan he flatly told me nothing but there were 2 items that the chef could make vegan. To say the least, I was a little taken aback by this. I asked if renowned Executive Chef Frank Brunacci was planning to prepare me something special. I did give them 2 month's notice to prepare for our group. His answer was no that those were my choices. He took our drink order and left. The rest of the interaction between me and my waiter was just plain weird. He seemed to avoid me at all costs. Maybe he felt bad? Shortly after a manager came over to speak with me, asking what they could do for me? I found this very odd and embarrassing because I was with a rather large group from work and I was being singled out about my diet. Other vegans will understand this. We just want to eat good food like the rest of you and not be a hassled about our choices. My plan to call ahead and come in under the radar with my request didn't work or the restaurant just didn't care enough to accommodate me. Like I mentioned I had high expectations. The waiter came back with our drinks. I ordered a concoction called soul cleanser which was a combination of blended strawberries, basil and lemon juice. It was very good and I would have order another if it weren't for the $9 price tag. Now on to the food. My choice was a $26 mixed green salad or a $17 panini. I went with the panini. Work was paying so I could have had both but the dressing wasn't vegan so why bother. The sandwich arrived on grilled white bread not panini bread with a melange of roasted zucchini, squash and red pepper. The bread was very soggy and since they didn't put any sauce on the sandwich it was also very dry. The veggies were bland and unmemorable. I mean really, this is the best that a well respected chef could come up with? Vegans are always served those same 3 veggies and we are sick of them! We are not impressed with grilled vegetables and that is just so lame for the chef to do that. He should be embarrassed. I also ordered the waffle cut fries, which were amazing. They were crisp, golden and had just the perfect amount of salt to them. The drizzled truffle oil was a nice touch as well. All the dishes were creatively presented and the opinion of the group was mixed. Two women ordered the burger and one thought is was good and the other just ok. They had nothing that I could sample for dessert. I was not even offered fruit. Nor could I have coffee because they did not have a non dairy creamer. I wanted this to be a great experience. A place to add to the list of a non veg friendly places that was willing to try to accommodate a vegan. I think that a really progressive chef would be up for the challenge and take pleasure in creating something outside of their comfort zone. I don't think I would go back on my own.

    (2)

  • Abby T.

    The service was a 3. Our server seemed nervous! The food's presentation was a 4. The food's taste was a 3. They weren't serving anything special. I mean, it was halibut, scallops and the like. How about some halibut cheeks or wagyu beef? Let me first say that the view was VERY nice!!! My friend and I were initially taken aback by the view.... But they really need to put curtains on the side windows... If you've been there, you know what I mean. The room is dimly lit, a very romantic ambience. I keep describing it as a good proposal spot!! :) I think the chandelier is a bit Dynasty for my taste. We started at the little bar in the hall, while they set our table up. Yes, we were a little late for our reservations, but the restaurant was not full by any means. I opted for one of their specialty cocktails w/ apricot liqeur, brandy and some other things. The rim of the glass was coated with cinnamon. A bit too much actually...it left me quite--well, thirsty!! The vichyssoise was ok, a tad on the salty side. I really only had like 3 spoonfuls. The scallops I had as my entree were nothing to write home about. My friend ordered the halibut and seemed pleased, but he said he'd had better meals for that amount of money. I agree wholeheartedly. We ordered dessert which was A LOT better than the entrees. They also brought us out some tiny desserts, which I did not try. Man!!! I will have to return b/c I did not see what everyone was so impressed with....although I doubt my review will change much after a 2nd visit.

    (3)

  • Charlotte Y.

    Why is it the more you pay, the more you expect? Every time I dine at a high end/high profile restaurant, I seem to expect more and when I don't get it, I'm disappointed. The caveat that makes me second guess myself is that if I had the same experience I had at Sixteen this weekend, but at half the price, I would have given 5 stars instead of the 3 here. Generally speaking, the food was above average to tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my $40.00 scallop dish (think 3 scallops) and only... only half liked by deconstructed Caesar salad (the egg, although poached perfectly was just too much in volume as compared to the 3-4 pieces of greens accompanying it... and the pork belly on the side was... a bit dry, which isn't typical considering the amount of fat found on pork belly - let's put it this way: all I could taste was egg). Desserts were altogether yummy, although I've tasted them all before (or at least that's how I felt) at other restaurants in the city (i.e. nothing new or inventive from my point of view). Service was spot on and well tailored. We really had no complaint on this end. The dining room was... not my fave. Although there was the obvious wonderful view, I found the room to be sterile in that hotel kind of way (granted, it is in a hotel). Be forewarned, however,... if you are with a large party, the restaurant will need to split the group into 2 or more tables. If you're a New Yorker and you're used to this, then you have nothing to worry about. If, however, you are from Chicago, you're just going to have to get used to it.

    (3)

  • Emily M.

    I would be giving Sixteen 2 stars if not for the fact that I've only been there for lunch, and I don't really feel it's fair to judge a restaurant in a negative fashion by lunch alone. That being said, every time I've been for lunch I've been sorely disappointed. Well, except the view, which is truly fantastic, but not worth the sub-par experience. I'd rather eat at Naha and look onto Clark street any day of the week. (Plus, can anyone explain to me why, in August, when it's 75 degrees and there is not rain in the forecast for a week, they would not have the terrance open at noon??? This is interview season and there are plenty of business lunches to be had... Many of us sunlight-deprived office people would like to sit outdoors. I, for one, was sorely disappointed to sit inside on such a gorgeous day, but at least we were able to take the water taxi back to the office.) For one meal I had scallops, and for another I had fish. Both dishes were fine, but I've had far better at many of the other fine restaurants in Chicago. The appetizers and desserts were also underwhelming. So much so that I don't even remember what I had. The only thing I honestly remember from the meal is looking at the bill (and who care? work paid..) and thinking "Jesus, that is the most expensive diet coke I have ever had." Which is not a good sign, seeing as I don't really care about price (particularly when someone else is paying) if the meal is worth it. When I leave a restaurant thinking only of overpriced diet coke? BAD SIGN. After all, I'd probably pay $20 for a drink if it gave me the chance to eat somewhere fabulous. Fabulous sixteen is not. Doesn't it say something that I enjoyed the water taxi ride more than my lunch?

    (3)

  • Angel S.

    I wouldn't go so far as to fire Trump for creating this restaurant because the views are amazing, the staff is very attentive (almost to the point of annoying, but not quite) and the ambience is consistent with what you'd find in a higher end hotel. Maybe I just made the wrong food choice? Since we were there for lunch, I had the soft-shell crab sandwich. The bread was soaked in butter, the crab was over cooked and it fell apart before I was even halfway through!! One of my co-workers ordered the same thing and she was just as disgusted as I was. Another girl with us ordered the pulled pork sandwich and they put on more cheese than pork... not what I would have expected at all. The bill? $247 - 4 Sandwiches and 1 Bottle of Veuve

    (2)

  • Alissa B.

    Having drinks at Sixteen was on my summer fun list and I am happy that I was able to cross that off the list this weekend! We arrived at Sixteen on Friday, around 7 and were told there was a wait, with 15 parties in front of us. We thought we'd have one drink at the bar inside and see where we were then. Plan worked and right as we were finishing up inside, we had a table ready outside. We had a perfect 2 person table overlooking the river, and like everyone else says, the views are amazing. The menu though, holy cow! I was ready to pay for some overpriced drinks but it was shocking how much higher the drinks were outside than inside. I would definitely suggest checking this place out... for one drink.

    (3)

  • A B.

    Decided to take my husband here for his birthday. I'm going to break this down below: View: The view is nice, I particularly liked the fireworks, it was very romantic. Now let's get down to the serious stuff.....the food! The area is not that big so if you want to be seated by the window request it when making reservations. Food: I ordered a Pomegranate Martini, it was AWESOME! Oh my god, love at first sip. For appetizer we had the Scallops and a Pasta dish, both were amazing! For main entree we both ordered the Filet, I got White Truffles on mine...the filet came with Escargot and Oxtail It was so delicious, we both cleaned off our plates. For dessert, we ordered some milk chocolate cake, it was fantastic, we almost licked off the plate, until we realized we were at Sixteen. Service: Great service, all of the waiters were very nice and informative and they paid a lot of attention to us but weren't annoying. Overall, great experience, I can't wait to go back. It is pricey but not crazy, the portions were plenty for us, we were stuffed when we left.

    (4)

  • April W.

    The hotel and the restaurant were beautiful. I ordered a lemon drop martini and it was delish! My friend had the ginger martini and she also loved them. The view was amazing.

    (4)

  • Raven C.

    I still need to venture back to Sixteen for the full on dining experience, but the lite bites and cocktails we had while there were wonderful. They also had a very nice wine selection. The view from the Terrace is stunning, and throw in the Wednesday night fireworks at Navy Pier and you have a perfect Ladies Night Out. The other patrons there with us were also very friendly & chatty. The waitstaff was prompt and attentive, although the bartender clearly needed some extra hands that night. All in all though, good times were had.

    (4)

  • Jennie L.

    Loved it! I would compare this to Michael Mina. (So glad Chicago lifted the ban on Foie Gras! whew.) Be prepared to drop roughly $200.00 per person if you'll be drinking wine, but for a five-star dining experience, it's well worth every penny. Even my snotty Chucky-T's lovin' friend was impressed with what Sixteen had to offer! And with a great view, you may just catch the Navy Pier fireworks if you go on the right night! (only negative thing I have to add: the filtered water tastes funny here...spend the $12.00 on the water and you'll be a much happy camper.)

    (4)

  • Steven N.

    Sadly disappointing. I had high hopes for finally trying Sixteen when relatives came to Chicago to visit. Our server disappeared for long periods of time, but not in the "leave the table to their conversation and not bother them" way but rather it was in the "our glasses of water are always empty" kind of way. The amuse-bouche, though of course not the main reason for visiting, was bland and uninteresting. My pork belly was very dry and underwhelming. Another diner at our table had a simple balsamic salad to accompany her meal, that I had a few bites of; neither of us could stomach much of it because it was so insanely salty, which is bizarre.. I've never had an over-salted salad. The setting is, of course, lovely, but unfortunately the meal was very disappointing and the service wasn't up to par, at least for our visit.

    (2)

  • Dana J.

    Huge prices for bad food. AND DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU ARE VEGAN. Ok, I know...the menu has absolutely nothing on it for vegans aside from 1 or 2 of the salads, but I was forced to eat here due to a party. Calling ahead and hearing "oh we get vegans all the time, don't worry" made me feel a little better. I saw the prices at this place and figured hey, they can most likely hook me up. My husband and I had recently been to Charlie Trotter's where (I am not kidding) I had my own vegan chef. It was an amazing experience. Again, a very pricey place so you would expect them to cater to your allergies/dietary restrictions anyway, but I was still happily surprised. (I should have probably mentioned I am allergic to all things dairy, and a vegetarian, which pretty much makes me a vegan by default). Anyway, we sat down to some bread, which even the manager couldn't tell me was vegan or not...after waiting a bit, the waiter came over and told me that the quinoa and spinach had butter in it (so I guess it's pre-made...wow). He really had nothing left to say about what I could eat so I suggested pasta with veggies, which is what I would get at say, TGIFridays....again, wow. He said he would check with the chef to see if he could do it. Are you kidding me? Ok, whatever. Get the pasta (my husband had the crab cake sandwich), and we are terribly disappointed. Me, understandably so...but my husband was really quite shocked at the low-quality food. It wasn't really bad, just unremarkable. He actually put mayo on it so that it had a little flavor. Most of the rest of our party were not impressed either. The only things that were satisfactory were the view (of course) and the espresso (and they actually had SOY MILK)!! Anyway, I would expect such an "upscale" place would be able to accommodate a vegan...an executive chef makes a pretty penny, you would assume he would have something other than spaghetti and olive oil up his sleeve for someone like me. I have been to much less expensive places that went out of their way to try to get me something that was at least tasty. I don't expect anyone to run out and get some seitan to make, let's say, the buffalo chick-un wrap at Handlebar YUMMM. But at least make some kind of effort or gesture. You charged my family an arm and a leg. Oh and p.s.--You might not want to freeze your butter. all of the non-vegans at my table had a hell of a time buttering their bread due to the fact that it was rock hard. I'm calling Anthony Bourdain.

    (1)

  • EV G.

    The restaurant is stunning, beautiful, and unlike the man Trump, not at all tacky. The food was excellent. My husband had the 5 course tasting and I ordered off the menu so between the two of us, we probably tasted 7 different things. Everything was really good, the only bad aspect to the meal was the petit fours they serve you on the house at the end of the meal. I guess its nice that they throw in some little dessert bites but they tasted horrible. I mean its free - but its bad - so just don't bother. Pricey - yes, sure. Though I'm not sure its any pricier than any comparable fancy restaurant in Chicago. So go knowing it is $$$$, go for a special occasion and enjoy! When the terrace opens, they will have a slightly more 'casual' menu for terrace dining, whatever that means. Not sure if it will be any less expensive.

    (4)

  • Pam N.

    After reading some of the reviews prior to posting this I feel there is some clarification that needs to be done. I wish I had known this prior to visiting the 16th floor. I plan to review all three since I got a taste of each 1. There are three different bars/restaurants that reside on the 16th floor of the Trump Tower in Chicago. There is an outdoor seating area called 'The Terrace at Trump,' 'Bar at Sixteen' which is the indoor bar and is COMPLETELY separate from both 'Sixteen' and the 'Terrace' and then there is the Ultra-fine dining experience of 'Sixteen.' 2. 'Sixteen' is fine dining. It is not your steak and potato, sit in leather chairs with a big ol' glass of wine and be done with with your meal in an hour. You are going to be there for a while. Sit back, relax, enjoy the beautiful view (because it is stunning!) and prepare yourself for a fabulous meal that tantalizes the tastebuds and leaves you wanting more. The 'Bar at Sixteen' is COMPLETELY disappointing. Don't waste your time or your wallet because you will never see a waitress to take your order and you will spend your time standing at the bar waiting for the harassed bartenders to recognize you. The wait for two drinks (Bourbon, straight and a Manhattan) was about 5-7 minutes after placing the order and on top of that it was $35. The Manhattan - Completely watered down. I will give credit to the bartender on the bourbon straight......he filled it to the brim. But bourbon isn't supposed to be filled to the brim so they didn't score points for that. 'Terrace at Trump' - Prepare yourself for massive confusion at the hostess stand. You can't take your drinks from "Bar at Sixteen' out onto the Terrace (or at least that is what the hostess told us when we still had half of our drinks to finish before we could proceed to the Terrace.) We never made it out to the terrace and to be honest I'm happy about that because the waitresses looked like they were running around with their heads cut off. It seemed chaotic and I wondered how many people were actually getting served. Sixteen - ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! This rivals TRU in presentation, quality and service. The Chicago Skyline is an added bonus and makes you proud to call this wonderful place home. Beautiful interior and intimate. We did the tasting menu and I have no complaints (the Fois Gras was the best thing I have ever had - better than the French Laundry and TRU). The sommelier was very good at pairing our meals with fabulous wines. It was my husbands birthday and the wait staff at 'Sixteen' made every effort to make the evening special for him. Even including 50 year old cognac to end his evening. I'm not trying to sound pretentious with this next statement but after reading some of the reviews about the meal taking too long and hovering wait staff I feel compelled to state.........This is a Fine-Dining Experience. Your every whim is accommodated. There are people there to assist with the wine menu if you are struggling. Your water glass will never be empty. You will be there for a while because to enjoy good food like this takes time. Each course is painstakingly prepared so why would you want to gulp it down in 5 minutes. If you can't appreciate that then don't waste your time or the efforts of the chef and his staff.

    (5)

  • Candyce P.

    If you want a special dining experience, please go to Sixteen. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here, and could not have picked a better place. The place is beautiful, elegant, and nicely lit - and of course, the views are to die for. Service was well-timed and everything ran like clockwork! Immaculate, in fact. We chose that evening's prix-fixe menu, which included more courses than what was listed. Knowing that it was our anniversary, they brought a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries with a chocolate placard that read "Happy Anniversary". Very classy. The details in this place are what make it so special and beautiful. Every serving plate, etc is a little piece of artwork in itself. Of course it is on the higher end of the budget, but definitely a lovely special occasion restaurant to add to your list.

    (5)

  • David K.

    While it was expensive in true Trump fashion we felt like it was still a good value. The food, wine and atmosphere exceeded our expectations. We each had the tasting menu with wine pairing and everything we tasted was a wow.

    (5)

  • Sharon C.

    Absolutely the best dining experience I have ever had.

    (5)

  • Sean D.

    I took the advice of another yelper and tried this out over brunch/lunch before taking the chokingly expensive plunge for dinner. The service here is impeccable, as expected. The wine list comes in a wooden box, which I thought was funny, although awkward to handle. And the view is the most unique in the city. It is truly worth the visit just to have the bird's eye view of the Tribune building and south Wacker Drive. There is a large balcony, but it won't be open until 2009 due to construction on going at the top of the building. When it opens, it will be quite a swanky place to grab a drink (I don't think dining would be fun due to the wind). The food was very well prepared. My chicken was moist and well seasoned. Consistent with many other reviews, for the price, I expected more, but it is still good solid food. It is a hotel restaurant, so it will be overpriced. The bar is small and doesn't seem capable of handling much of an overflow. Rebar on the lobby level wasn't open yet, but should be opening this month. Based on what I could see, I don't think this will be giving any nearby lounges much competition. The balcony opens to the hotel lobby below, so I doubt they will be cranking the music too loud. Probably a good place to take your parents.

    (4)

  • Jenna N.

    I'm a gal with expensive taste; my boyfriend is a guy who could eat at White Castle everyday and never have a complaint. The fact that we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals at Sixteen is reason enough to give it five stars, but everything about our meal was exceptional. The decor and ambiance was very warm and inviting. There was enough space between tables to where we didn't feel right on top of the table next to us. The chandelier is very over-the-top but is gorgeous and fits well. Our waiter was wonderful and, unlike our waiter at Blackbird a few weeks prior, did not write us off when we decided against ordering alcohol. He was conversational, but not annoying, did not try to rush us out, and never let a dirty dish remain on our table for more than 10 seconds. As odd as this may sound, the bread was phenomenal. My boyfriend actually called the bread guy over at least four times because he loved the bread so much. I had an orange-blossom roll that was just so delightful. For my main dish I had the duck. I'm a huge fan of duck and this was by far the best piece i've had in a very, very long time. Though duck is naturally a very fatty meat, mine was not extremely fatty, but had so much flavor throughout. I ordered the Study of Chocolate for desert; while it was delicious, something tells me I should have ordered the Study of Strawberry instead. I am going there for Brunch on Thanksgiving with my mother and hope that it will be just as wonderful.

    (5)

  • Kelly K.

    I had high expectations for dinner at Sixteen, and while I was very happy with dinner, I was not wowed. The service was fantastic and the lobster was delicious. Unlike some places that serve giant portions, I ate my meal and was just full enough. Go when it's nice out so you can take advantage of the terrace.

    (4)

  • Erin L.

    I was extremely disappointed with the food quality and wait staff at Sixteen. I went with co-workers on a Friday for lunch. First, the staff should have tested how long we wanted to spend at lunch. 2 hours when you work is likely too long. Even worse, they messed up my order once, and when returning it, I got a wadded up, wet paper napking (I think?!?) in my salad. I cannot tell if it was because they used a napking to wipe off the salad dressing I asked for on the side... or if it comes in all salads. The view and space are great. But definitely not worth it for bad food and bad service at that price.

    (2)

  • R P.

    Biased because I got proposed to here? Maybe. But there is a level of service that I just love, the staff is eager, friendly, impeccably dressed and very knowledgeable about their wine list and menu. Having the chef send out a little amuse bouche before dinner is a lovely treat. Desserts are ordered before dinner...butter tender lobster that melted as soon as I took a bite. Oh...and the white chocolate orange dinner roll was too good to just be bread. Love the view, the fresh orchids, the wine list, the delicious cocktails....go there! You really should!

    (5)

  • Jennifer J.

    What can I say? The view, the service, the food, the decor. Beautiful! The cost was in the ballpark of $200 for two. I went there on my birthday and it was an excellent experience. I had the best chocolate birthday cake I've ever had. They spelled out happy birthday in chocolate sauce for me...I was impressed. Highly Recommend.

    (5)

  • Azizah S.

    I must say I would have not gone here if it wasn't for an out of town friend wanting to check out Trump Hotel and Sixteen as I'm not a Trump fan. But if I had passed, with the exception of dessert, I would have missed out on an extraordinary dinner. The main course was exquisite and a taste explosion. The appetizer was delicious. Very tender prime rib, nicely cut and lean. Wonderfully done! Barramundi fish with mango puree was a taste sensation for my senses. The fish skin was slightly crisp and went well with the smooth, soft tender fish. Melt in your mouth good. The dessert was lacking and a disappointment. There were cool chocolate discs with some caramelized sugar in an artistic display. Sadly it ended there. It strangely resembled what they have in their hotel rooms. It just could have been tastier, more thought out and a better portion for something that is the cost of a meal. The waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was very impressed! The service was definitely A+. Unfortunately, I cannot remember his name, only that he had dirty blondish hair and this was during the thanksgiving holidays but he was awesome! The atmosphere is one of a slight air. Don't be surprised if you run into trophy wives dining with their children and nannies here as I observed. Very spacious dining area with vaulted ceilings which give way to a dramatic scene of the Chicago river and skyline on a good weather day. Very contemporary and clean. You wont find much embellishment in the decor. A wide selection of wines which I passed on but are nicely displayed as you make your way through to the dining area. The entrance to the restaurant is kinda bright for night dining. Minimal and contemporary. Overall it was a wonderful experience. Though the cost would keep me from coming back. Only on a special occasion would I make a trip back. But I enjoyed the experience. I was going to take a point off because of the dessert. But the appetizer and main course was spectacular so I added an extra point.

    (5)

  • Mrs. E.

    My husband and I enjoy dining out, so I was excited when one of my clients asked to go to Sixteen for dinner. I had heard from friends that Sixteen was pricey, so going on the company dime seemed like a good deal to me! Plus, if it was a good restaurant, I would be more apt to going back with my man. My friends were right: PRICEY! Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to spending cash on food but it's gotta be good for me to shell out the dough. The food was not memorable or spectacular in any way. I thought that the menu lacked originality, the execution was not that great, and the food in general did not really impress me at all. The only reason why Sixteen is getting 2 stars instead of 1 is because the view is indeed spectacular though I hate to admit it, and the service was very good as well. If they can get their menu on the same track, then this could be a great restaurant.

    (2)

  • Brad F.

    I came here for valentines day, I thought the food was decent. Im not a foofy kinda guy and their food was that foofy food network top chef type stuff and thats not me. I didnt like that my bill was 330 dollars for 2 people with a set menu where you couldnt eat anything besides the menu. Fun for the view but better off going to signature room.

    (3)

  • Maria S.

    This restaurant is so beautiful that I really want to give it a rave review and tell everyone I know to go and experience it, but something is holding me back from doing so. As far as fine dining goes, it is not on the top of my list of places that I love; I think I fell prey to high expectations. We started off our experience with some cocktails at the restaurant bar. I ordered the "Fields' Fizz" which consisted of Champaign, Absolut Mandarin and, I believe, a little orange juice. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. My favorite part of the meal was probably the amuse bouche of asparagus vichyssoise with trout belly served in an expresso cup, it was a nice start to the meal. I could not pass up the foie gras when I saw it on the appetizer menu, and I do not regret eating every bite of it. There was a nice play of savory and sweet in the dish; it was satisfying. My entree of diver scallops would have been perfect if they were not luke-warm. I liked that there were several components on the dish that I could stack onto my fork for well-rounded bites. The only item of the dish that I was not sure about were the potatoes, which looked like pizza pockets and tasted like potato chips. A close second behind the amuse bouche on the list of my dining experience highlights was the cheese selection; there was a nice variety (six or seven) and they were all good. The portion of the meal most lacking was definitely the dessert; I think I liked the palate cleanser of mango topped with chocolate mousse better than any of the desserts that followed it. The service was friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable about the wine selection, which is always helpful when you have a binder of choices. I would say that this is worth visiting for the view and a "good" meal, it just does not hit the "great" mark. Also, be prepared to lay down a material amount of money because the price tag is not cheap, but I would not expect any less from the Donald.

    (4)

  • Erika S.

    Sixteen is a beautiful space, the colors, the view, the huge chandelier are all something to see. When I walked in, and saw the gorgeous restaurant, I was really looking forward to a knock-your-socks-off meal. I went on a Tuesday night with a group of work folks. Luckily the company was getting the tab, because its definitely not cheap. I ordered the tortilla soup with suckling pig to start. The soup had a great taste and the pork was tender, but it was barely warm. I ordered the duck because of all the buzz around 'the best new dish in Chicago'. The presentation was great, the polenta was wonderful, but the duck was tough and bland. All of the party was pretty unimpressed with what they ordered... a few of the guys even went home hungry. Our waiter was attentive and unpretentious, but the pace of the meal was entirely too slow. All in all, it really wasn't worth the money. A great place to have a drink with an out of town guest, but I'd skip it for dinner.

    (2)

  • Amanda B.

    The room is beautiful....The city views are even better. As nicely designed as it is, it's a little to stuffy for me, I can't really imagine coming here with my friends. The squash soup was reallllyyyy good. I had the world famous turkey burger for $26. While this was a good burger, definitely not good enough to be a $26 burger. My lunch partners have this recipe and have made it on their own and say that theirs came out even better. I would recommend the margarita. MMMmmmm

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    i've been to sixteen several times for lunch; overall, i found it to be pretty underwhelming. first, the positives - the views are great, the aesthetics and atmosphere of the restaurant are very nice - definitely shi-shi, the waitstaff is extremely courteous, and - my favorite - their bread basket is filled with pretzel rolls. as for the food, i have yet to be impressed. i've tried quite a few things on the menu, and nothing has been truly outstanding. i'm not a huge fish person, so i had problems figuring out what exactly to order since there are three fish entrees on the menu. as for notable less-than-stellar meals, one would have to be the turkey burger. the tamarind glaze completely overpowered the pear compote, which is what drew me to the dish. the baby arugula salad also left something to be desired - easily something i could have made myself. for me, the food isn't worth the price.

    (3)

  • Dina I.

    I feel like this place is considered fine dining because of how expensive we all think things are that are associated with the Donald Trump. The food was ok. The wine pairings were ok. Just shows, money doesn't always buy you class, style, or exceptional food.

    (3)

  • Isaac G.

    My wife and I went to Sixteen to celebrate our anniversary last week. When I made the reservation I mentioned this was our anniversary and the Matre'd and the Servers were made aware of this prior to our arrival (+1). We were given a great table, inside, and seated both on the same side of our table, facing the amazing view of the skyline (+1). The atmosphere was really beautiful, the tables were spaced far apart, to keep dining intimate and non intrusive. the glassware, table settings and decor impressed me. We elected to order our dinner al la carte, we selected a number of appetizers and two entrees all to share, we felt this gave us the ideal combination of all the dishes that really jumped out at us, including the frog legs, risotto, foie gras, split pee soup, Wagyu beef. All the dishes were delicious and nicely prepared. Between the dishes we specifically ordered, the chef consistently presented us with additional free tasting dishes. All told, we probably had a 10 or 12 course meal. For desert the Gianduja Cremeux was amazing, the best desert I've ever had at a fine dining experience. All told, the experience was wonderful and the servers were really pleasant without being overbearing or pompous. After our dinner we took a self guided tour of the outdoor dining space and enjoyed the view. For comparison to some other popular Chicago restaurants, I'd say sixteen has a more impressively decorated dining room than Tru, the food compares favorably, and the service was equal though the style was different (tru was more traditional and and their delivery of dishes was done with ninja like precision, why trump is slightly more casual). Compared to some other places that I like including Boka, Steakhouse N9ne, or Takashi the addition of free treats from the chef puts sixteen in another class in terms of fine dining, but of course you do pay for these extras.

    (5)

  • Miguel T.

    I've been there twice already. I wanted to write a review after my dinner there on Valentine's day but decided to go again on an average day and then forge my opinion. Having been in the restaurant business for a few years I can say that a restaurant doesn't really come to its own until about a year after being opened so I'm just going to state the major pros and cons. Pros: I would have to say that even before the views my favorite thing about this place is the service. I was blown away both times with the attention, friendliness and elegance of the service. From the person taking the reservation over the phone to the hostess, the bartenders, the wait staff, even the busboys were all extremely friendly and very well trained. Our server Richard (I believe that was his name) was impeccable in his job, recommending wines and food. Second, the views are spectacular doesn't matter where you look. The front seat at one of chicago's finest towers, the Tribune Tower is simply breath taking. I will predict that once the terrace opens in 2009 that will be in many tourist's "Must do while in Chicago" lists. Price is high but expected, so no complains there. The food is very experimental (scallops with peanut butter and ketchup?, not for everyone, although I liked it). They stride to be different, and different they are. Even though the portions are small I left very satisfied. We were with a 7 year old kid and they even made macaroni and cheese for her which she loved (and us too). My main complain comes in the little details. I was there with someone that was celebrating their 60th birthday, but besides a happy birthday from the hostess (we made clear it was her 60th birthday on the reservation) nothing was done, even though she also ordered a dessert. No candle, no happy birthday, nothing. She even mentioned that she wished she had a candle since it was such a big day for her. Another complain is the billing. Apparently when you place the order they charge you 30% of the bill right away to "secure funds" before the meal is delivered and then charge you the total cost. So they charged us $370 for our meal (3 adults and 1 kid), plus $170 extra (two charges). When we called to complain the manager said that that was their policy so expect it to be credited back soon. It's been a week and a half already and no credit has been made. So in general I'm giving the restaurant 4 stars because I know they still have to work out the kinks, but I believe this will eventually become one of the hot spots for high class Chicago. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Christopher M.

    Overall the food was good. I ordered the six course tasting menu with the wine parings. DO NOT get the wine parings for $50 more. They were the stingiest pours I have experienced. It included four glasses which were barely two sips each and amounted in total to one glass. I actually had to order a full glass of the red during one of the courses which was $14. You're much better off ordering by the glass. When I complained the waiter told me that more was too much for one person to drink and that the pours were small to not overwhelm the food. Yeah right.

    (2)

  • Albert K.

    Caveat: came here on a business partner's dime, so we were free to eat and drink whatever we pleased. Hence my review would be 3-stars if I had to pay for it myself. The entire staff, from the coat check to the servers to the waiter were very friendly and helpful. The sommelier was very friendly as well, not pretentious, and he said that he had just started the job recently. He definitely knew his stuff and was awesome. Getting to the right entrance was a bit of a maze, but once you step inside the first floor lobby, away from the construction scaffolding, you are welcomed with vanilla-scented candles and pure luxury. Even the elevators were top notch. You get to the restaurant and are greeted with a swank bar and an amazing display of their wines from floor to high ceilings. We sat in the area past the wine collection, near a balcony that had a spectacular view of the clock of the Wrigley Building. The staff told us that they'll be opening up the balcony next spring, so there should be some amazing parties there! The ceilings were insanely high, with a giant chandelier and decorative mirror. Very classy! I had a gimlet straight up, followed by several white and red wines (don't remember any of them). All of the wines were recommended by the sommelier and all great choices. Below is a review of the food, which the waiter wanted us to order our entire meal (apps, entrees, desserts) at the beginning: We ordered a sampling of the beef tortellini and crab salad appetizers. The beef tortellini was good and we got 4 of them for around $15. They were pretty big, like shumai. The crab salad was placed in a "cup" made of thin cantaloupe slices, about an inch in diameter. (I'm getting nerdy, yes.) It was pretty good, but I was disappointed that the crab salad was about the same price as the beef tortellini and the portion was minuscule. As for the entrees, the waiter highly recommended the duck, and I went with it because 1) I had read good reviews on Yelp and 2) it was one of the cheaper entrees on the menu (high $30s), so if he was recommending it, he was being truly honest, not financially biased in order to get a larger tip. (Again, too much nerdy overthinking.) The duck was delicious and although I first thought it was a tiny portion when I got it (ala the Citibank commercial) it was really rich and filling. The skin was crispy, the fat was chewy, and the meat was tender. Absolutely delicious. And the polenta? I would love to build a house out of it and eat my way out. SOOO good! Dessert was good as well. I forgot what I got, but involved a too-strong tequila ice cream and a delicious caramelized banana. I tried some of the other desserts and they were pretty good. They also gave our table a delicious pineapple dessert shooter and two trays of random tiny desserts. Honestly, I don't think I'd come back for an entire meal on my own dime, but if I had the money, I'd still skip the appetizers and load up on the entrees and desserts. I had a great experience and would love to be taken back... any sugar mamas out there? =)

    (4)

  • June P.

    For my fiance's birthday, I made reservations at Sixteen which had recently opened. I saw reviews from several newspapers raving about the food and thus was excited. We ordered crab cakes for appetizers and one other that I can't recall; it's been 5 months. My date ordered the duck, and I had the baby lamb. Sixteen is by far the best experience I've had at any restaurant PERIOD. The appetizers, entrees, and dessert were an explosion of flavors I've never experienced. The service was superb. The environment and view were very nice. My only gripe is that the prices are too high for me to go regularly; I'm not a millionaire :( I'll definitely be making regular trip annually.

    (5)

  • A L.

    White chocolate bread. That's just one of those things that seem like it would be totally weird with your dinner but was actually amazingly good. Just like the walnut cocktail. Sounds manly perhaps, and a nut flavor is a bit strange for a cocktail, but it tasted fabulous. Everything else was also wonderfully subtle and bordering on sublime (amuse bouche, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 1 dessert). The main room had fabulous views and a gorgeous chandelier. We were in a side room, but still, it was very nice. The service was very pleasant. I have to admit I was predisposed to thinking that it was just going to be nothing but Trump-level hype, but I must say I was surprised by how good and sophisticated it was. Of course the prices reflected all that excellence, but that is to be expected from a place with the Trump name attached.

    (5)

  • Bob S.

    Considering this was one of the best meals I've ever had, I have no choice but to give it 5 stars. I was a little bit apprehensive that a place in a building run by Trump would be a little stuffy and unfriendly. Instead, everyone working there was cheerful, helpful, and - shockingly - had a sense of humor. Excellent service all around from the hostess to the wait staff to the sommelier. The layout of the place makes it seem much smaller and intimate than it actually is. From what I can tell, there are three separate sections with just a small number of tables in each. We were in the center of the three (just to the right of the wine cellar display) and there were maybe 8 tables in there, tops. Each section has a great view of the Wrigley Building, Trib Tower, and lake. Towards the end of the meal, we had a birds-eye view of the Navy Pier fireworks. They have an extensive wine list that can be a bear if you don't know what you want, but their staff will help you pick out something to your taste and in your price range. The cocktail list is solid as well. Try the Ol' Blue Eyes. I ordered the tenderloin and was pleasantly surprised to see the portion was fit for a full-grown human being. It was probably the best combination of presentation/quality and quantity that I've ever experienced. It was served with sides of horseradish risotto and snail ravioli. I know...snails can seem a little off-putting especially when they don't mask it by calling it 'escargot', but it was actually delicious. I'm not sure what other reviewers were eating, but after an appetizer, entree, and dessert, I was beyond stuffed. And I'm not a light eater as my girlfriend and doctor can attest. As far as the price, you're eating at a Trump restaurant. What the f--- did you expect?

    (5)

  • Valerie v.

    All I can say is wow. I have been raving about Sixteen ever since my boyfriend took me there for a pre-Christmas celebration on Friday. I have been to several top resturaunts in Chicago hotels, and this one is by far my favorite. We did the five course tasting menu and I could not have been more satisfied with the quality of our food. I loved every course they served us, and they even gave me a birthday candle (even though it wasnt really my birthday). It was a great experience, and I would suggest it for any special occasion.

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    i should love this place, it should be 5 stars - after all, we got engaged here. and really, if i was rating this place last year, i would've given it 5 stars. however..i am not, i am rating it now. we went here to celebrate one year of being engaged and expected great things because our experience last year was insanely awesome, from the food to the drinks. the service is impeccable, i will admit that - as it should be, you are paying an arm and a leg. and since the dishes are all about extreme quality and presentation, and not about size, i expect to savor every bite. well, that i did not - my lamb dish was fatty. like really fatty. i could only consume about half of it because the fat was literally like bubble gum texture. i also had a blackberry julep, that had so much liquor and zero blackberry favor - they comped that off our bill because i took about a half a sip of it. i won't tell you NOT to go, but I won't tell you to go. The view, service and experience is cool. The food leaves you feeling meh. for the money we spent, we will probably go to morton's, mk, or somewhere similar next year instead.

    (3)

  • Erika H.

    I was there last Saturday for a business lunch - the food was wonderful! We had the potatoe soup, soft shell crabs, chicken and rissotto. Wonderfu. wonderful, wonderful.

    (5)

  • Dave K.

    I'm giving Sixteen a 4-Star rating due to the amazing views of Chicago and top-notch service. The food was just "OK" and the menu is overpriced. Food options are creative but not as flavorful as other top notch restaurants I've been to recently like "Mercat" in the Blackstone Hotel and Spring on North Avenue.

    (4)

  • Joy G.

    Pretty spectacular. Had the blind tasting menu. A few incredible stand outs. A couple courses were just not my cup of tea but all in all spectacular!!

    (4)

  • George K.

    The food was really good but the portions were very small. The wait staff was attentive and willing to make things not on the menu. The place was very romantic and we were able to view fireworks from the navy pier. Would recommend this place more for the atmosphere than the food. Great date spot.

    (3)

  • Erin C.

    Come for the view, but don't stay and eat. At least not for lunch. Terribly disappointing. Best thing on the table? The pretzel bread in the bread basket. I'm serious. For lunch I had the salmon. I ate about 1/3 of it and picked at the rest because I don't think it was cooked thoroughly. It was definitely a bit too pink and raw looking for my taste. Other diners at my table had the lobster salad sandwich. They raved about the fries, but not so much the sandwich. I've heard dinner is better here so maybe it's worth coming back for that - but not if I have to pay for myself. I'd recommend just coming up for some cocktails.

    (2)

  • Chris E.

    Sixteen is definitely a special place to behold. The attention to detail of the decor, from the main lobby, to the elevator, to the bar and restaurant is truly magnificent. The main dining room is smaller than you might expect, but with 30' cathedral ceilings seems very spacious, not to mention the wall of windows overlooking the Chicago River. White linens and dark Brazilian hardwood adorn a very sophisticated dining room topped off with a massive chandelier. The decor, service and view are all quite special. In particular I found the sommelier to be quite helpful, which is nice when the wine list contains over 900 bottles. Everything was on point and worthy of the cost ($300 for two including wine is probably on the low end of what you can expect) except for the food. For me the food was just OK. Sure it was good, the presentation was nice but for that price I don't expect to be able to pick out specific problems with the dishes, especially since I am not a chef nor a food critic. My appetizer had one flavor (which I was unable to pinpoint) that was overpowering the others and my entre was although cooked perfectly, somewhat bland. It was disappointing really that a place so close to perfection would fall flat on the most important aspect of all, the food. My advice is enjoy everything short of the cuisine by heading to the adjacent bar.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth C.

    First we had drinks on the 16th floor and the view was amazing, I can't wait until the patio opens up. The bartender made an excellent Gimlet, I was confused as to why it was garnished with a gross maraschino cherry. The food was great. It was a Tuesday night and there weren't a ton of people in there. The waitress was very slow with everything. I loved the fact that the manager, or sommelier decanted our wine. I hope they fix the slow wait staff.

    (4)

  • Sara P.

    I went to Sixteen this week on a work dinner. We made reservations about 2 months in advance, so the buildup was big. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is as goche as you'd expect considering, but the views are amazing and the food was really terrific. The menu changes daily, so you never know what you're going to get. We got a few appetizers- a beef tortellini and a quail dish. Both were great. I had the halibut, which was good- but when I tried the lamb, I regretted my decision a bit. We had three amazing desserts- a hazelnut dish, a chocolate dish, and a coffee dish. I think dessert was my favorite. The waiter was very well versed in the wines, and recommended a very tasty pinot noir- so tasty we had two bottles! I went for 4 stars because I just felt this place was so over the top expensive. I'm glad I got to check it out, but now that I've experienced it, I don't think I'll go back.

    (4)

  • X X.

    from the moment I entered through the revolving door, to the moment I exited... one word... SERVICE... perfect in every way... brunch... food was amazing, in execution and variety... pricey as Hell, but worth it... atmosphere was stunningly beautiful... a true experience in every way...

    (5)

  • Kristin M.

    So I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only one impressed with Sixteen even though I haven't dined there yet. It's all about the view! Truly impressive! It feels as though you could reach out and touch the clock on the Wrigley Tower! I would argue that this view is just as awesome, if not possibly cooler, than the view from the lounge in the Hancock. Yeah, you can't see for miles and miles, but I think the view from Sixteen is much more Representative of the city. The view has personality, unlike the cold and removed feeling you get from 96th floor. (I'm not at all saying I don't love the Hancock, but it's just different.) Sixteen is definitely a place I'll be taking people from out of town, even if it's just for a drink in the comfy, swanky bar. In addition to the view, the drinks are fantastic! Or at least the one I had was. I can't remember specifically all the ingredients, it was some kind of martini with orange blossom water, a cinnamon coated rim and marinated cherries. It was absolutely fantastic!!

    (4)

  • Allison B.

    Great view, but overpriced and not as good as I thought it would be. You get to see the beautiful skyline at a very high price.

    (2)

  • Rachel R.

    Sixteen has one of the best view's in the city. You are right next to the top of the Wrigley Building and all it's fabulous architecture. We did the 10-course blind tasting (with drinks) and it was $180! But we decided to do the major-splurge and taste everything the chef had to provide. A few of the courses we the same that were listed on the 6-course tasting so we were a bit disappointed that the blind tasting wasn't complete unique. One of the wines we LOVED on its own but felt that it really did not go with the food at all. In general the food was good but we were only blown away by about three of the ten courses. That being said - it was still good and everything served to the tables around us off of the regular menu looked good as well. The wait staff is excellent and made sure we were well attended to. They said they were going to email us a list of the food and wines we had with the dinner (since they were not listed at they are with the 6-course menu) but I have not received it yet. I would definitely consider this for a romantic or special date and even when taking people to dinner when coming from out of town. The hostess told me that in 2009 they are planning on opening the outside patio as a bar and serving tapas. I'll definitely go back to check that out.

    (4)

  • Kelly G.

    I was staying at the Trump Hotel and it was convenient to go to the Sixteenth floor and get a nice brunch buffet. I was probably the only person wearing flats and a denim skirt, because everyone else was formally dressed and seriously engaged in their weekly family brunches. The food was pretty good, and the view is spectacular. The service is great as well. Wherever you are inside the Trump building - whether you're dining at the restaurant, checking in/out at the lobby, or staying in one of the rooms - you can feel Donald Trump's character in every staff. It really is a beautiful building though.

    (4)

  • Url R.

    A very impressive tasting menu and excellent somelier service. I feel that ordering off of the menu would have been underwhelming as nothing really stood out. Thus, I recommend sticking to the chef's tasting. This is a good place when entertaining out of towners (non-foodies) who want to experience high end dining and be wowed by the skyline.

    (4)

  • Miss O.

    this place has a fabulous view of the city. amazing. great service and the ambiance was fantastic. the food was also fantastic. i started with the lobster salad. very good. i had a bite of my boyfriend's pork belly - ahhhh-mazzzing!! wish i would have ordered that. for dinner i had the red snapper over quinoa. that was also very good. the chicken dish was also very well made. i would say the only downside were the deserts. first of all we went for a birthday dinner and they already had a cake reserved for us but allowed us to order 3 deserts on top of the cake. and they told us to order at the beginning of the meal - making us think they'd be amazing. they were ok. nothing special. overall, great place to have dinner and celebrate. would recommend to everyone.

    (4)

  • Jay R.

    After a failed meeting in the city we decided to make the best of the morning and grab some breakfast. Now where to go??? After a few suggestions we excitedly agreed on Sixteen. I heard from friends that the view was awesome it was a nice day out and we where only a few blocks away done deal lets give it a try. The view is everything one would want its like your floating in the middle of the city, buildings everywhere,the lake and river so much to look at its a unique view like no other in Chicago. The deck area has some great plantings to admire and if the terrace is open it looks like a great place to have a few drinks and just soak it all in. I ordered bacon, scrambled eggs and potatoes although they offer a great menu with more gourmet/interesting dishes. The bacon was thick cut and crispy with a real smokey flavor to it. The scrambled eggs were done to perfection and had a rich buttery flavor to them and to cap it off the purple potatoes were tasty and made me wish I had more. The dish comes with bread I ordered crumpets which I love and you don't see to often. I love spreading the butter on them and seeing the little crevices fill up with pools of buttery goodness. The service was very good and on sitting down the waiter offered us fresh squeezed orange juice its hard to say no as he had the pitcher with him looking so tasty. The juice was better then good but not great and although I did not look im sure you could of paid for a whole breakfast at any Chicago dinner for the cost of just 1 glass of OJ at Sixteen. The waiter did come around again and offer us more OJ we declined as the original glass was fairly large and none of us were fighting scurvy. I still wonder if the OJ thing is a scam to help finance the Condos & Hotel there at the Trump building being caught in such a bad real estate market and all. I can see The Donald in the board room yelling sell more Orange Juice damn it we gotta pay for this building. OK small tangent the glass of OJ was a nice size here but I just don't get why some restaurants offer a small its like a shot glass full of juice you hardly have a chance to taste it before its gone. So whats next they just offer you a smell... Large glass of OJ is 4.95 small is 3.95 and a smell is 1.50. And whats with the huge size difference between small and large does it cost that much to pour the orange juice and the actual juice costs nothing. I mean is there a special certified juice pouring guy that gets paid the big bucks and that's where the cost of a glass of juice goes. I just don't get it... anyway back to the review. Everyone enjoyed their food and it all looked pretty to boot the awesome view added to the experience and the service was very good. Although the food, service and atmosphere were great going to a place like this its more about the experience if you got something special you want to celebrate and remember or a extra 50 bucks per person for breakfast burning a hole in your pocket check out Sixteen.

    (5)

  • Liz L.

    I was very excited about visiting Sixteen. Ever since it opened, I had been dying to visit. I found out that they served $32 prix fixe lunch and thought it was the perfect opportunity to visit. We were warmly greeted by when we entered and promptly seated. I ordered the asparagus risotto as an appetizer, but a couple minutes after we ordered they brought me the other appetizer. Our waiter didn't bring us our food, was nowhere to be seen, so I had to flag down a random staff person and tell him this was not what I ordered. Without even a simple apology he just took it away. Once my risotto came out and I was halfway through, our waiter came and asked us if everything was ok. Seriously, you're a waiter at Sixteen, you can do better than that. For the entree, I ordered the chicken salad, which was utterly plain. I don't care if it's a cheap prix fixe menu, a restaurant with such self-acclaimed status can do better. The dessert was a lemon mousse cake which was surprisingly good. The cake came with coffee which had free refills. This definitely brightened up my meal, free coffee is always welcome. Our meal came with a virgin cocktail which was satisfying. Overall, the food was just ok. The menu should definitely have more choices, even though it's prix fixe. Don't have a prix fixe menu if you're going to make it bleh. The atmosphere was really nice, the view was great and since I'm a sucker for atmosphere, I'm giving Sixteen a whole extra star.

    (3)

  • Vinny S.

    Loved the Tasting Menu! Food was great, and the service was even better. They didn't sqauk at all when we asked for one of the 6 course tastings to be vegetarian.....very creative. Can't wait for the outdoor patio to open in the middle of June.

    (5)

  • Patricia H.

    Always a good meal, but for the price it should be great , service varies from excellent to fair....too much competition in this great city to just be okay, you do have the views , which lucky for trump will keep me coming back again and again....

    (3)

  • Marla P.

    Perfect view and ambiance. Food was very good. Service excellent and lots of fun.

    (4)

  • Heidi J.

    I'm not a big fan of the restaurant here for dinner, but on Sunday brunch, I LOVE it!!!! The brunch is spectacular!! Great spread of a variety of choices, plus champagne and amazing views. A must!

    (4)

  • Steve R.

    Not bad. Which is a helluva thing considering how much they charge, but it was ok. The view was outtasight. Floor to ceiling windows with a super cool view of the lake, trib tower, and downtown. Service was curt but quick. It was $8 for a beer, 18 for essentially a so-so greasy burger and waffle fries. This didn't surprise me as the name "Trump" was associated, though. You expect a hit in the wallet, thankfully it was a work thing so I didn't foot the bill myself. I'd come back here for a special occasion as the view is wicked cool but for a lunch thing I thought it was much ado about...well, not nothing, but not much.

    (3)

  • leyla a.

    5 Stars for the service and the ambiance, 3 stars for the food. I made my reservation on Open Table, they only had a 5:30PM reservation available so I took it. What I really wanted was 6:30p so I phoned the restaurant immediately after making my reservation and asked if I could move my reservation. The hostess said that there was not a 6:30pm available but she could accommodate us at 6:00 pm so I agreed. On the DAY of the reservation they called to confirm my reservation but it was still at 5:30! I explained to the woman exactly what went down but she failed to believe me. I explained that I could not come in at 5:30 pm and asked to speak with a manager. The manager phoned me back and informed me that 6PM was not available but that a 6:30 pm had "just canceled" and they could accommodate me at that time. Well, I have worked in restaurants since I was 15 years old - from a Rib joint to Charlie Trotters and I can say with 90% confidence that you would rather seat someone at 6pm vs. 6:30 pm (so you can turn the table faster for a later seating) and if you have a table at 6:30, you have a table at 6pm. So, I was slightly irritated with the run around but happy that the manager had been so overly polite about the whole thing in the end. When I walked into the hotel there was commotion over some sort of event so we had trouble getting to where we were going but once we got there, I was blown away. I am a slave to aesthetics and this place is my master. Classic, contemporary elegance - and charm! Just when you walk off the elevator you are blown away by the glass encased wine cellar. When our hostess walked us into the dining room, I nearly fell to my knees in tears - the soaring ceiling, the chandelier and the 2 stories of windows! The view of the clock tower at the Wrigley building and the top of the Tribune building were amazing - as if you're floating in the sky. My only request is that someone should implode the 440 N. Wabash building WHAT AN EYE SOAR! And, to the giant slob that lives on the 18the floor facing south at 440 N. Wabash, whose apartment is reminiscent of a storage unit - DUDE CLEAN YOUR APARTMENT, you nearly ruined my experience with your filth. Our server was awesome. I would say the server and the back waiter were a 10, not ONE single complaint. They didn't up sell us on wine. They made adequate recommendations and they were incredibly professional. We sat for 4 hours and not once did we feel any pressure to get up - that is truly professional. I can't say more because they were a 10. We started with 2 appetizers, we shared the grilled shrimp with olive oil ice cream and the crab salad. The crab salad was far better than the grilled shrimp. I liked the olive oil ice cream but my friend was not entirely thrilled with ice cream being accompanied with shrimp. Next, I had the duck with polenta which was very good but not great. My friend had the seared halibut, nobody liked the seared halibut. I had a taste of her fish and it was too chewy and raw in the center. In my opinion, fish should either be cooked OR it should be sushi. We shared the cheese plate in place of dessert. I would go back for dinner another time to give it another shot. But for this price range, you absolutely CANNOT beat the ambiance at Sixteen, no way, especially not when that terrace opens. But, in this price range, if you're looking for haute cuisine, there are a number of restaurants in Chicago that are far superior in the food department.

    (4)

  • Lizzie F.

    I stayed at the trump hotel a week ago and I ate dinner here AND lunch the next day. The dinner I had here was one of the best meals of my entire life. The staff was very nice and very educated about the food they were serving. The view is incredible...you look right out at the tribune building! I started with a short rib ravioli with a celery root foam and little bone marrow rolls. It was incredible. My favorite dish was the lobster conoli which was my entree. There was a perfect lobster tail in the center of the dish, and then lobster wrapped in pastry dough around it. It came with a carrot puree and a citrus foam. The flavors of this meal worked incredibly well together and I am still dreaming about it. I got a tour of the kitchen and the staff was so nice! They showed me my dessert being prepared. For dessert I had a caramelized biscotti with a chocolate mousse and mocha ice cream. it was soo chocolatey and good! The dinner was AMAZING definitely recommend this place! However go for dinner not lunch. The lunch the next day was average- I had a turkey burger with fries- it was actually not good. But dinner the night before was sooo good that I let that lunch slide.

    (5)

  • Brent C.

    Been here twice. Drinks on terrace and dinner inside the first time. Drinks on terrace and cancel dinner reservation the second time. Of course, the view is spectacular. Both times it seemed like some folks just came up and walked around like it was an observation deck. Not sure they were even customers. Two things I expected, but didn't receive. First, good food. It was pretty good, but not at all on par with similar restaurants. Second, decent service. Both times, the wait staff just pulled items off the table without asking if we were done - both cocktails and food. And, we WEREN'T DONE!!! Get the basics down, please. Blocking and tackling.

    (2)

  • hsueh y.

    We had a great table with a great view. The service was a little slow, but the waitress was very sweet. The surf/turf appetizer was very good. The beef was very flavorful and tender. The crab salad was beautiful, but flavor didn't match the appearance. The white creamy dressing over powered the crab. The scallops in my entree were done nicely with the naturally sweet flavor. The duck was chewy and tough with liver like taste to it. We had to send it back. The wait staffs were super nice about it and suggested we got something else. So we got the lamb instead. Tasted so much better and tender. A little too fatty but delicious. We got chestnut apple cake and "baba rum" for desserts. They were both good but not memorable. The cocktails we got were all very good and beautiful. I had a "gossip." It came with an orchid in it. We had 5 cocktails between 2 of us because they were all very good. But little deliciousness came with $14 each price tag. And our dinner for 2 including drinks and tips were $300. Was it worth it? I'll come back for the view and the drinks.

    (3)

  • Isabella W.

    The overall experience is 4 stars, but food is a 3, so how about a 3.25? Definitely come here at night to get the AMAZING view of the city - nothing like dining over the Wrigley building. It was a little confusing getting up to "Sixteen", but everyone was friendly and directed us to the elevators where we went to the 16th floor. We were then greeted with two walls of wine - YUMMY! I want that! One side was red, one white (can't remember which side was which). I was impressed with their wine list... both superficially and quality-wise. It came in a cute wooden box (i'm a sucker for stupid things), and featured mostly west coast (OR, WA, and of course CA wines), but also had Italian & French wines. They also feature specialty cocktails, but our table opted for wines on a Thurs night - We had the Long Vineyards Cab and a Signorello red. Both were delicious, and Signorello was just as yummy as I remember it being. I'd never heard of Long Vineyards before and don't think they sell @ Sam's or Binny's, but I could be wrong. Moving onto the food.. we started out with the cheese plate & flatbreads. I was a fan of the multi-grain flatbread- it was spicy (had a kick to it), and I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I did enjoy it. Nothing was TOO stinky or extreme. For apps, I had the crab salad, which was pretty, but was just ok in flavor. I then had the duck for my entree, which was just ok as well. The scallops (which I mooched off of someone else) was succulent and tasty, but not spectacular. (To-date, the best scallops I've had in the city were at NoMi - the diver scallop tart). The dessert was suprisingly, the best part of the meal (aside from the wine, obvi). I had the hazelnut cake / granny smith apple tart, others had the strawberry lovers (forgot the name) - which featured a juicy strawberry, strawberry cake, strawberry pudding of some sort, and strawberry sorbet - it was DELICIOUS!! The lemon dessert was also really good.. They make really good tart dessert dishes. I would be back here for a romantic date, or a business dinner.

    (4)

  • Tony S.

    Difficult to review. I was with a party of 4 so one of us was going to have our backs to that stunning view of the lit up Wrigley clock tower. As we were paying I chose too have my back to this view. However, I think Sixteen has made a big mistake of having the wall facing in so plain. OK there is 1 massive mirror so I could see the view but its tall and narrow. In my opinion the entire back wall which is a gorgeous color is plain and should have multiple mirrors so that the room feels like it is entirely view and mirrors. That way noone misses out on the view. Because of this I felt the place lacked ambience. When I was sitting on the opposite side briefly the view was breathtaking. So I felt like Trump had not thought this view out for people sitting in seats not facing the window. An easy fix so I suggest they fix it fast. If I was sitting facing the view it would have been fantastic and I would have incrfeased the star rating. Service was pretty good, our server was very nice and relatively attentive. The menu is small which I like but I have to say nothing jumped out at me which is shocking really as I do like a good meal and am a relatively sophisticated diner. Also on looking at the prices if I had three courses we were talking $90 so I chose the 6 course tasting menu at $95 as did our whole table. The overarching taste of the whole meal was sweetness. Too much sugar, purees, and sweetness to the whole meal. Plus I always always always eat too much bread. I only had two very good wholegrain rolls but I wish they wouldn't serve bread, it adds nothing and slightly blunts your appetite. In future I will not take any bread at all. There was a blue cheese mash type course with some kind of Apple puree. I hate blue cheese as it is so overpowering and my first mouth full was a bit of a shock. However, when I paired the blue cheese mash with the apple puree it was a divine combination so I ate it all. For me blue cheese is just gone off cheese, I can't see the attraction to it, but this way I could. OK so I am not that sophisticated :o). The biggest disappointment was the duck course. I Mean it was just a lump of flavorless flesh and the portion was two times too big. The mash it came with was divine as it had some kind of nutty caremalised crust. My partner didn't like it but i found it wonderfull especially after the disappointment with the duck. The duck was cooked fine more or less medium to slightly rare. I know duck is difficult but they should pull this this item as its really not very pleasant and spoiled the meal. There was a pre desert which was some kind of mouse and crubly biscuit top. Pretty non descript and didn't taste of too much. Also stupidly the base of the glassware it was served in was too narrow for the spoon. So I had to turn my spoon upside down and use the handle to get the remainder of the mouse out. Not very professional and a very bad example of someone not considering the utensils for the job. Not classy! The desert itself was nice but too big. It was a trio of chocolate deserts. All of which were very pleasant. I suppose for a big fat person it would not be a problem to wolf it down but I was already struggling. None of the portions were huge as is appropriate for a tasting menu but I guess the bread pushed me over the edge. I think Iiif I had been hungrier I might have struggled less. Saying that I did eat them. Then coffee arrived which was nice with some more small chocolates and sweets. Nice and expected of course but we couldn't eat them. I will definately give them credit as we were with non meat eating couple who ate fish and they altered the tasting menu to accomodate them with no problem which was great. SO to sum up. In general the tasting menu was great apart from the massive failure of the Duck course. I mean really not good. DO come starving so you can fully appreciate the flavors and number of courses. Would I go back? Very difficult. Probably not unless someone else was paying and then I would make sure I didn't eat all day. The view alone is worth it though just skip wine and have just 2 courses then it is an affordable treat. We came up from the bar downstairs which is one of the most overpriced, , uncomfortable bars I have ever been in. I mean sooooo overpriced but that is a different review. The wine menu is over priced in a major way as is the bar.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    We only came for drinks, 3 of 4 of which were nasty (probably our fault, I'm not afraid to admit). You're definitely paying for the view, which is spectacular. The server was very perfunctory. Elegant and romantic, if you're looking to impress (which we never are).

    (3)

  • Alia K.

    I've come in to Sixteen twice. Once for coffee and dessert and once for brunch with friends. It's good food with an amazing atmosphere and view. Brunch was much more affordable than I expected with each of us owing 30-ish bucks... brunch anywhere else in Chicago (even a much more traditional brunch/breakfast place) is still $15. I would consider splurging on a Sixteen brunch when I have visitors I need to impress since my wallet is getting a good bang for my buck.

    (4)

  • Christine L.

    One of the best meals I've had, and it was only lunch. The lemongrass soup is just the right blend of creamy and spicy. All the dishes are an experience for all your senses. And you just can't beat the view. It truly is unlike any other in the city and the Wrigley Building does feel as if it is at your fingertips. The hotel itself is just gorgeous, particularly the guest rooms! This is a great restaurant for a business lunch, date or special occasion. I highly recommend it

    (5)

  • Charlotte Y.

    The one good thing I have to say about Sixteen is that our servers were very good. For the most part they were nice and attentive. The hostess and staff that sit people by the bar and outside area were horribly rude and almost did not let my boyfriend go out to the deck until our busboy confirmed we had a large dinner and bill. The busboy was explaining to the hostess that we would like to see the deck and she said, "Sorry, no, they can not go out there." At that point the busboy walked right past the hostess and let us go outside. We were very thankful that he allowed us to do that. We were able to enjoy the navy pier fireworks for all of 3 minutes. Why the hostess was beyond rude is a mystery to me. She could have at least explained why we could not go outside, instead she just said we were not allowed. I was horrified by her rudeness and I think you should take note of the staff you are employing. I am sure this is not the first time such an event has happened, and it will not be the last. On to the food, I would say the food was mediocre at best. We started dinner with Scallops carpaccio with a lotus ring and radish salad. The scallops on their own were excellent, the sides that came with the scallops were terrible. The radish salad was dry and lacking flavor, the mysterious orange goo on the side tasted like left over fish parts ran through a blender. On to the main course: I had the beef fillet duo and my boyfriend had the lobster canolli. The beef was very good, but the portions were very small. Now, I understand that the idea is to eat less, eat slow, and savor every minute and I can respect that. However, I thought the portions were shockingly small and I'm a petite athletic person with a small appetite. The wheat bulgur side was too salty and therefore you could not even taste the red wine sauce. My boyfriend's dinner was covered in foam, yes foam. Again, being somewhat knowledgeable in the food realm I am aware of recent popularity of foams and how if used properly can add flavor to a dish. However this almond foam covered almost the entire plate and took away from the taste of the lobster, the foam was overpowering. Overall this place was just about terrible. Do you love throwing your money down the toilet? IF so this is a great place for you!

    (1)

  • Louis A.

    Fantastic view of the city. Great high ceilings. Very attentive service. Excellent food. DId the 6-course menu w/ wine pairing. Enjoyed the crab salad the best, was pleasantly surprised by the scallops, and (while it was good) wasn't so fond of the duck. The sommelier was extremely nice and talked to us about Washington vineyards . She even did some Internet research and provided us with a map of her recommended destinations. That's great service! Sixteen is a must.

    (5)

  • Happiness L.

    This review is for the Sixteen bar area...very nice...great views....service was great at first and then sharply faded...why do I need to look at empty dishes sitting on the table for so long when this is a high end fine dining venue? Why do I not get coffee refills without asking for them? Food was very good. Service was gracious. I knew that the pricing was on the higher end when I decided to go here. Great for a treat.

    (3)

  • Nichole F.

    Went there for dinner and was not impressed at all. The service was not good - first off there were 9 of us with a reservation made a few months prior. When we arrived, they had set two very large round tables one could have held us all)...no one ever said we wouldn't be seated together...after some persuasion and attitude from the staff, we were able to move the tables closer together at least. Then they proceeded to tell us that they could only serve 7 at a time if we didn't all do the tasting menu so 2 people in our group would not get their food at the same time as the others! Again something no one ever bothered to relay in the 3 months the reservation was on the books. We didn't all want to do the tasting menu so our host and co-host for the party said they would be served last then....In the end they did figure out how to serve the extra 2 people (ironically serving the hosts first) but at that point we were all appalled, pissed and shocked. Give me a break - this is supposed to be a place that goes above and beyond to make customers happy. My husband is a chef and there is no way he or his restaurant staff would ever say that to their guests. I eat fish, not "land" animals if you will, so I ordered fish for the app and entree. I always make sure they don't throw bacon or anything into the mix and the server assured me and wrote it down on the ticket. Then they proceeded to give me a foie amuse! Again, at a place of this supposed caliber you would think someone would have been paying attention to the details...chef? Isn't that part of your job? Serving the entrees was a disaster - the servers couldn't figure out who had ordered what even though the db server took the orders straight down the table which involved not getting orders from the ladies first...So as the other servers assisting said quite loudly "which one ordered this"? another server was placing down the dishes in front of us and asking "is this what you ordered?" in a frustrated and annoyed tone. The food was just average. The fish was cooked well (I had the halibut) but the accompaniments lacked flavor and depth in every way. My husband's was the same - he had the snapper. The crab app. was good except for the fact that I had 3 bites with crab shells I had to pick out of my mouth. When you pay this much for fine dining, you expect to have servers that are better than this and food that tastes better and without parts that don't belong i.e. crab shells. I wasn't expecting to have a "wow" experience with the food but a "nice - this is really good " experience was expected. I didn't get that at all. And the entire time, the manager went out of their way to avoid our table because they knew we were unhappy. Instead of trying to smooth things over and be apologetic and accommodating, they chose to avoid the situation all together. The host of our group that paid the bill found the manager after we were finished and thanked her for being able to serve everyone at the same time and the manager proceeded to infer that there was a lot of yelling in the kitchen because they had to serve 9 instead of their quota of 7. I think the place is pretentious and frankly not worth it. I can say I will never step foot in this place again. The view was nice but other than that nothing at all special. Thankfully I didn't have to pay or I would have demanded a refund and an apology. It is just so ridiculous they can't handle a party of 9. I think they should shut down and do some extensive training for their staff. Ugh.

    (1)

  • Joan M.

    Went for lunch . I admit I am a "foodie". I was pretty disappointed overall. Decor: First there is a difference between sparse and looking like you couldn't afford to finish the place. Sixteen looks like the later. Service: POOR took over 1 1/2 hours for lunch they took our credit card and we waited over 20 mintues to bring it and the final bill back... MMMM wonder where the card was all that time. Food: SPARSE again there is a difference between supersize and getting one's money worth. We left hungry. Maybe this place dazzles at night but there are to many places that dazzle during the day as well as at night, don't leave you hungry and offer better service. Donald we expected SO much more from you. Sorry YOUR FIRED.....

    (2)

  • C.R. P.

    I recently went there for a birthday celebration, and the wait staff and food were simply amazing! I made the reservation through Open Table and left a special note that we were celebrating a birthday. The wait staff had champagne waiting and gave us complimentary chocolate covered strawberries for the occasion. I would definitely go back there to try the tasting menu, and if I am adventurous, I would be tempted to experience the blind tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Jonathan L.

    wow what a view! its like having the Wrigley building clock as a wristwatch! service upfront is great...from walking into the hotel until you get seated...then things get a liiiitle iffy... table service is OK at best, which is upsetting because for that kind of money they should cut your food for you. overall the food is great...menu is very over written and if you are not a true foodie will have to ask your waiter a couple questions .... if you can find him... not sure if i would go back...but you have to go at least once for the view.

    (2)

  • Joseph F.

    Sixteen has one of the best views in a downtown restaurant both inside and out. The elegant dining room is perfect for any special occasion. We went recently for brunch and found the food and drink to be superb. The selection ranges from omelets and pastries to beef tenderloin and king crab, all of which were presented beautifully and tasted equally fantastic!

    (4)

  • Simone J.

    I met some friends there for brunch. I feel that the food was mediocre at best. The view is great and the restaurant decor is nice overall. However, the set-up seemed to be a bit off, especially the omelette station. The food wasn't particularly tasty and shortly after I left, I was hungry again. It certainly wasn't worth $65 or really even half of that. There are so many way better places in the city for brunch.

    (2)

  • Brian H.

    eh, i didn't think anything was extraordinary - besides the price. Six people, apps, desserts & drinks (no entres) and bill over $600. Nothing was memorable - expect the view. Service efficient, prompt, but bland, food was decent - don't even remember what I ordered (if that tells you anything), amuse bouches were a nice touch. Wonb't be rushing back.

    (3)

  • Tom M.

    Trump Hotel and Sixteen were without a doubt impressive. Stayed at the hotel for a business meeting and had dinner at sixteen with some work colleagues. Immediately as you walk into the restaurant the clean, modern decor is appealing because of the dimensions and attention to detail. There is of course an excellent view. Service doesn't get better, everyone was genuinely friendly. The place is pricey which is to be expected. The oysters were interesting because they came in in three different preparations which I have never had. Prefer old school oysters with but it was fun to try. My sea bass was good but not the best I've had. The scallops and wagyu beef cheeks on the other hand were both excellent. There is a ridiculous presentation of the cheese plate where the type and origin were explained in detail, there was some strong but good cheese. Had apple torte which was made with Ephemere, great combination. Also if you like hot tea get it here because you get to select from 15-20 different vials of the actual tea leaves which I've never seen before. In all the food was good but it was Trumped by the presentation and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • David G.

    We visited Sixteen for an anniversary celebration on April 6th. We made reservations via open table, and there were openings for the Sunday sitting until 2pm. We ended up taking a 1:30 seating and arrived about 1pm. They were able to seat us when we arrived. The attentiveness of the staff at the table and in the restaurant in general was a disappointment. We were seated at our table on the glass, and a server brought a complimentary glass of champagne. But, besides that, there were no other servers who stopped by our table or who we were able to flag down for about 15 minutes. The other 3 tables around us seemed to be taking advantage of the great Sunday Brunch option, but we did not know if we were to help our selves, or if there was even a menu option for other dining options at that time. After that 15 minutes, I got up and found someone at the bar who came back to our table to explain that we were to start the buffet whenever we wanted. (It would have been nice if the hostess who sat us explained that fact). The buffet was nice. They had an omelet station (with shrimp option) a fruit station, breakfast station with DELICIOUS blueberry pancakes. I'd only recommend taking these however, if you like your pancakes a little uncooked in the center, as I do. I took a couple servings of these, and each time they were a little raw in the center. They had gigantic shrimp, nice pieces of crab legs, a sushi station. The space is nice. Not what I would have expected in a Trump building. It was tastefully done and as mentioned before, the views are unparalleled in a 4-star type dining establishment in the city. The lack of attention picked up, as each time we went back to the buffet, our old plate was cleared and new silverware replaced. I was disappointed however, that with the number of wait staff standing around, that it was not their policy to rearrange the table linens (refold the cloth napkin) when we got up. But then, the on-again- off-again service seemed to disappear. I was glad that we did not select the 2pm reservation for brunch, because at 2:01pm, they started cleaning up each of the buffet stations. It was rather distracting, since our table was right near the stations, to have them cleaning up the stations while we were still eating. There was even a server who moved our table while we were sitting at it so that he could take the extension cord that was feeding power to one of the buffet stations (tacky). Luckily, we finished with the buffet stations around 2pm, so we were not affected by their clean up ritual. But with all the surrounding tables around us empty, we sat for a good 15- 20 minutes with no one checking on us. Our soiled plates were in front of us. We finally had to get up and ask someone to please bring us the check. When the check did arrive. . . now, mind you, we had never seen a menu, did not know what was and what was not included in the buffet. My wife and I were taking bets as to how much the buffet was. I thought $50 each, she thought $40. We were both low, it was just under $75 per person for the Sunday Brunch buffet. So, yes, it is worth the experience to eat in a building that is still under construction, and that does not have a "roof" on it yet, since they are still building floors above. It was worth the attentive staff from the minute you pull up under the construction barricades and enter the building. It was not worth the door man, looking us up and down as to what we were wearing (nice up-dressed jeans outfit). The views were amazing, the food was ok, the service was hit-or-miss, and not what I would have expected at this 5-star want to be restaurant. It is much better than the other "sky-view" restaurants, like the one at Lake-Point towers, the Everest Room, the John Hancock 95th, as far as decor. But those restaurants are 1/2 the price of this Trump spectacle. Just know what you are getting yourselves in for, and come with a polite wave practiced so that you can get the attention of your waitstaff !

    (3)

  • Mark P.

    The food does not live up to the setting, service, or price. The room is beautiful. It was dark out, so we couldn't really see the view out of the windows. The service was impeccable. But the food was just good. Something about the food seemed almost prefabricated, too. Disappointing. And at these prices, "good" food isn't acceptable. In fact, "great" food isn't acceptable. If you're paying $100 per person before wine, you should expect a truly exceptional dining experience. This was not.

    (3)

  • RD E.

    some of the best skyline views you will see at any restaurant in any city...knowledgable sommelier and wait staff...food was all spot on

    (5)

  • Ginger D.

    Amazing, do the tasting menu and you will not be disappointed. Service is amazing. You will pay a lot, but it's worth every penny. Everything i had from Foie Gras to ice cream was spectacular.

    (5)

  • alexis K.

    If I could give zero stars, I would do it. I know food and this is by far the worst and most expensive place that I have ever dined at. My wife and I had the 5 course tasting menu. Not one course was good, as you would expect at $100,- per person. And watch out for the wine prices. This place is a complete rip off. There are many other places in Chicago to get a great meat. This is not one of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • atima k.

    so i went to this space last weekend, and my review is mixed. the atmosphere is wonderful, definately with great modern style. the experience from start to finish, was just average. we did the 6 course tasting and the food, although well prepared, wasn't as inventive or dynamic as one would expect from a top notch restaurant. the wine parings were the most dissapointing aspect.... 3 of 6 which you can get at trader joes...wll under par if you ask me considering all the possible options that exist. although overall nice, not memorable or a place that can hold to the other big hitters in the city. potential is there, just needs to work on some things. note: been back since my inital review... soooo different. they are amazing... bit pricey, but that is what money is for i feel. service, food, wine selection ( prefer a larger variety but what they have is good) and best off.... hospitality. one of my fav's now.. and for all the good reasons... try it.. not an every day place, but still worth it all!

    (5)

  • Maude R.

    Sunday brunch at 16 is perfect for my family and myself. The buffet is large and has several options for picky eaters (like my kids). It is reasonably priced and for a self serve buffet, the service was still right on. We loved the display of desserts and the great drinks that were available. For anyone with kids or people looking to enjoy a truly great brunch, 16 is definitely the place go to. The view was fantastic too!

    (4)

  • Kathy O.

    This place is all about location, location, location. I recommend getting a window-table at 7:00 pm for dinner (summertime hours) to maximize your experience.The in-your-face view of the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and other recognizable buildings that compose the magnificent Chicago skyline--plus the Chicago River in all its green glory, spilling through to Lake Michigan is worth the high tab you will eventually pay to dine as daylight slowly turns to breath-taking night lights. The food is well-prepared and seasoned. I particularly enjoyed a caesar salad with pork belly, perfectly cooked sea bass, and an egg-white / chocolate concoction for dessert. We were also presented with several amuse bouches, a sorbet, and a staircase of mini desserts complimentary and very delicious. The wine list was what you'd expect from a place with a gargantuan wine wall that greets you as you walk in. Service was friendly, attentive and helpful to our party of four. All in all, a good evening out with good friends.

    (4)

  • michael b.

    went to the bar for drinks. nice bar tender. fifteen$ a cocktail was a touch overpriced but was expecting it and the drinks were weak but good. downhill from there. it was 6pm at night in july and we decided to walk outside with our drinks. it was cloudy and they started telling us we couldnt go outside because of potential bad weather. problem was there was 10-15 customers already outside. to make a long story short we got kicked out of the terrace 2 additional times by these 21 year old hostess idiots that should be working at rock bottom down the street. if you go for drinks make sure you get a table on the terrace before you order drinks.

    (1)

  • Michael P.

    After having my heart broken by having to cancel my PERFECT valentines day reservations in February, i finally got over to Sixteen in October for my birthday. It may have been for the best since i didn't get the bill at the end of the meal. Sixteen's atmosphere is amazing. I'd argue that it has a better view than the Signature Room, but it might be because you won't be surrounded by teens from Schaumburg. The dining room is exactly what you expect from Trump, large and in charge. The ceilings are ginormous and the decor is top notch. Definitely a great romantic place to bring someone you've been dating a while, or a first date if you're the obnoxious yuppie douchebag type that thinks the dinner is gonna get you laid. The menu had a lot to choose from and unless you're picky, I highly recommend the tasting menu (if you do appetizer, entree and dessert a la carte, it's about the same price as the tasting and you'll get extra small courses out if it). The tasting includes a scallop course that is not on the menu and is quite possibly the best dish i had in 2008! I LOVE scallops and often judge a restaurant depending on how they prepare scallop dishes since there is an infinite number of creative ways to serve them. Sixteen serves a PERFECTLY seared scallop (both my girlfriend and i agreed that they were tossing anything less than a 9.8 looking scallop in the trash) that is topped with a perfectly sized portion of perfectly cooked foie gras which is topped by this fried potato puff all floating on a perfectly sized portion of sweet potato. Notice a trend here? Yeah, the dish was perfection at it's finest! It was the PERFECT balance of savory and sweet and just melts in your mouth, total foodie orgasm But i have to be honest, other than the scallop, everything else was just really good, not great. To be fair, the desserts ALL looked AMAZING, but you get what the chef sends when you order the tasting so you can't choose. Maybe it's because every course but 2 followed that amazing scallop and i was expecting too much after it, but i really do think that for the price, Sixteen is just not worth what they are charging. The wait staff was top notch and the ingredients were only of the freshest and most high calibur, but that's expected when the prices are as high as they are. I'd definitely go back for dessert and drinks, but I'm not so sure there's any reason to try other appetizers or entrees for the price. I'd give them another chance for dinner, but it probably won't be for quite some time seeing as there are much better restaurants i've eaten at for the money. Unless you're going strictly for the view, I'd recommend Graham Elliot or NoMi in the same neighborhood for better food at a similar price (or even cheaper). To the best of my knowledge, the restaurant doesn't pay rent, it's owned by Trump so they could easily lower the prices about 10-12%. It would be a great place to go if they did. But for the price, i expect a little more, i actually left a little hungry and that's unacceptable after plunking down $250 plus for a meal.

    (3)

  • craig v.

    Loved Sixteen this past weekend. Can't imagine a restaurant with a better view and still great food! The views of Wriggley and Tribune Bldgs are amazing and not to be missed. I was worried the food might be just ok but turned out every dish was exceptional. Especially recommend the beef filet but every dish rocked. Our server was great too. Would like to see them lower the corkage fee from $50 to $25 to be more wine friendly to food and wine enthusiast like my myself who like to bring in wines from our own cellars. That said, we bought a great and fairly priced Marguet Rose Champagne from the list and brought in a red Domaine Solitude CDP. The restaurant would probably pick up a lot more serious local Chicago foodies if they lower the corkage fee. Definitely go to Sixteen! We'll be back in a couple years. Our bill for 5p was $425 including tax and before the tip. We didn't do the tasting menu. We ordered 4 entrees and split one adl entree as an appetizer. Also had dessert and coffee.

    (5)

  • john w.

    expensive, upscale restaurant in trump plaza hotel. beautiful, and i mean beautiful dining area with fantastic wait staff. impressive place and wonderful for date night or evening with special friends. food was pricey, but you don't come here for a cheap meal. very nice, very chic, very impressive. food was not up my alley, but the wine list was extensive. rated 3 because of my meal choice.

    (3)

  • Kevin C.

    For our 30th anniversary, I wanted a restaurant with great food, excellent service and a memorable view. I found all three at Sixteen in Trump Tower. Before our anniversary, I spoke with manager Doug, who was very helpful in arranging all the details of the evening. Doug understood quickly the importance of the occasion for us. When we arrived, we were immediately seated at a table with a memorable view of the landmark Wrigley building, one of our favorite architecture sites. Doug was at our side a few moments later to greet us, and introduce us to our waiter, Johnny. Johnny was our "tour guide" for the rest of the evening, and a very able one at that. I have already mentioned the view, but I must also spend some words on the food and the service. First the food: it is rare that we have experienced the range of creativity in taste, temperature and presentation, but Sixteen nailed it on all three counts. Everything that we imbibed from the four course tasting menu was superb. Taste and temperature combined to delight the palate, while presentation delighted the eye. I should also mention that four courses were actually seven, when you included an unannounced starter and a three part dessert. I could best describe the service as like a well-tuned and professionally conducted orchestra. Friendly and unrushed, yet efficient and deft, the service proceeded from one course to the next in a fashion that was interesting and fun to watch. Despite the efficiency, the servers never seemed rushed, and took time to explain each course as it arrived. Johnny and his colleagues were also very attentive to our style, adjusting the pace at a mere mention. I was looking for a memorable meal and location to cap off our anniversary day, and Sixteen delivered on both with style and verve.

    (5)

  • Christine H.

    I came in on a Friday night with a friend and was told that there would be a half an hour wait for the terrace by the hostess. After we put our name in, we enjoyed a beer at the bar and the bartenders were all very nice and knowledgable. After half an hour I checked with the hostess and she said we were fourth on the list. We waited another half an hour and when I walked to check with the hostess a second time she had already sat multiple tables of two on the spot. When I asked her to take my name off the list as my friend and I were late for a show, I expressed that I thought it was rude and extremely unfair that she skipped us on purpose when we waited an hour and she just sat a few tables of people that walked up. The hostess just gave me this blank stare as if to say,"Yea...and what do you want??" The bartenders were all nice but the hostesses need to get their act together and not discriminate guests when deciding who to seat.

    (1)

  • Chris B.

    Awesome service Innovative food . Love the farm fresh concept Be careful of their dinner cancellation policy.

    (5)

  • Cynthia C.

    Decided on an impromptu lunch after a workout. Pluses: *service, immaculate *nice views *soaring ceiling *lovely orchids littered the entire room *amuse bouche to start *mignardises to end Minuses: *I know they have a couple of Michelin stars, but does the lunch have to be a tasting menu? *food, super standard, it's all presentation here, but nothing I can complain about Price: $150 including tip + tax for two. Small portions. But PERFECT before the spa. You never want to be FULL before a massage. Good to check out, but not if you want to thrill your taste buds. Definitely not worthy of two stars. Michelin tends to grade favorably towards ambiance and service. This is certainly the case here.

    (2)

  • Greta B.

    Not a fan. This night spot clearly caters to a particular demographic; I'm not THAT. After being ignored for 20 minutes the waitress , seemingly agitated finally asked if we wanted something. (How about cleaning the used glasses and trash from the table?). I'm not sure why it took another 15 minutes to bring our drinks - 2 draft beers. The place was full but not overly busy by any means. There was a private party ending in one corner, but their leaving did not improve our service. I expect better when I'm spending $8 per beer and $17+ per cocktail. Although the place is convenient and beautiful and has a great view of the River, I don't feel the service warrants my ever returning.

    (2)

  • Philly G.

    Had our first wedding anniversary here. It was an excellent night. Dinner was delicious and very interesting. Views were great.

    (4)

  • Rachael B.

    Delicious! Staying here at trump and stopped in for breakfast and so happy I did. Salmon rosti and lobster brioche were just phenomenal. Great flavors- literally perfection every bite. Service was on point- attentive and classy. Steve was a great waiter- helped me decide what to order- great recommendation and care to detail.

    (5)

  • Plamena G.

    From the view to the food, this place was really great! I came here for a holiday lunch with the company I work for and had a great experience. We had the option to pick from a two or a three course meal, and of course I chose the three course option so I could try everything possible. Every dish was prepared to perfection. Not only was the presentation great, but the food was very tasty and flavorful. Our servers were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. A side note, they had a "gingerbread express" elevator for the holidays and it was so cute! The whole elevator was decorated and it even smelled like gingerbread inside. They even had a train running on the top. We all wanted to go in that elevator. It was pretty awesome! I would definitely come back here during the summer to enjoy the terrace and try something different!

    (5)

  • Keith C.

    A 2 Michelin star restaurant located on the 16th floor of the Trump Tower, Sixteen is one of the top restaurants in Chicago. Yes, you will drop quite a bit of money eating here but if you are one of those who live to eat, then Sixteen is a must. The tasting menu changes quarterly and each plate has a fantastic wine pairing. My friend and I went for the Summer 2014 tasting menu. Chef Thomas Lents and Sommelier Dan Pilkey provided 15 different plates and wine pairings that worked perfectly. The theme was sea and land. Each plate contained something from the sea and from land. Each plate looked delicious and tasted unbelievable. The hit of the night was the grade A5 Wagyu Ribeye.with Broiled Eel. Sixteen also has a bar which you can hang out while waiting for your table to become available. The drink selection is unique and there are some top notch liquors. If you enjoy eating good food, then Sixteen is something that you must try.

    (5)

  • Dain B.

    This is a nice upscale place to go and have a drink! The view of the Chicago river is solid. Great location and typical of what to expect from the trump brand!

    (4)

  • Joulie S.

    After 2 years of trying to get my friends to come check this place out, I finally dragged someone who was laid back and not a picky person for pricey drinks. Well she ended up loving it....yay! The view was spectacular, the drinks yes of course they are pricey but with that view, it was all worth it! Because it was just the 2 of us, we were seated right away, plus it was kind of chilly on a September night and not very crowded. The drinks were good, not the usual drinks you get at a regular bar, we asked the waiter what he would recommend and we went from there. Worth coming back to in the summer time for sure!

    (5)

  • Erin Y.

    Insane Sunday brunch. It's expensive, but the buffet is huge and has everything you'd ever want to eat. Good food, even better views. Great place to come for a special occasion brunch.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    Loved this restaurant. Excellent service and great tasting dishes. I might vote for Trump just because of this meal.

    (5)

  • Brian G.

    Service: The woman I spoke with on the phone was pleasant and very helpful. She ended being the hostess as well. The actual waiters were sort of stiff and looked as if they weren't allowed to show any hint of personality which was weird since when we went the tasting menu was a tour of food inspired by the various staff members. Their personalities came out in the food but not in the service. The atmosphere: Top notch views of the city (this is coming from someone who lives in Chicago and works right down the road from this place) and very very clean. I once again go back to that it could be a little less stiff. I get that it's a fancy restaurant inside a Trump Hotel and some of the patrons must be stuffy old cranky cranks but that doesn't mean you can't cater the experience to each individual table. The food: As with any tasting menu style restaurant you are going to have dishes you love, like, hate and fell meh about. Most of the dishes we tried were under "like". The cheese cart was brought and we figured why not..we we're not impressed. Once again the cheese was fine but not great. The price tag: We splurged. We got the black truffle upgrade, we added the cheese cart, we had some Dom Perignon and then an almost $3,000.00 (I didn't type that wrong..almost $3,000.00 bill came out.) There was three of us so it basically came out to $1,000 a piece which we gladly handed over at the time..but looking back on it, we did NOT have a $1,000 meal. If you're going to splurge as big as this you might as well go up to Lincoln Park for Alinea or just a 5 minute cab ride away is Next, The Aviary and Moto where you can enjoy a tasting menu that is far cheaper and far better. I think this place has potential and the price tag isn't going to change nor should it be shocking considering who's hotel it is in. We will go back for another menu one day but we hope that it will be far better experience.

    (2)

  • Jimmy Z.

    Wow! What an amazing meal. From the time we walked in, to the final wine pour, this was everything you would want in a michelin star meal. I have been to many 3 michelin star restaurants, and this was on the same level with all of the best in the country. Every course was really good, packed with flavors. The service was outstanding and you can't be the views. Not sure why they have such a low rating here on Yelp, but by far it was better than Alinea which was a huge disappointment. If you like luxury, fancy food, good service and food that just tastes good, come here! 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Emily J.

    I went to the outdoor terrace with a large group of 20 the week it opened for my birthday cocktails. The view is spectacular! The drinks are delicious but overpriced as I suppose you can expect with anything 'Trump'-related. The liquid nitrogen did add a cool effect to the drinks though. The terrace was crowded but you could still be mobile and you could find a seat or two open. I don't think I'll ever have a desire to go to the Trump Tower for anything again but it was a neat experience.

    (3)

  • Jeff F.

    It's a spectacular room with two story glass wall overlooking river . The five star trump hotel is spot on with the room design. The food is excellent but the service tends to be a bit slower than most guests are used to . Breakfast is leisurely and the dinner is, I think more formal . The room is very bright even on full cloudy days .

    (4)

  • Darshini R.

    ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING AND GROSSLY OVERPRICED FOOD. The nine course tasting menu, priced at $185 per person, was absolutely weird and not tasty at all. It was just weird and pretentious food! The space and view was nice, and so was the service. But the food was absolutely DISGUSTING....and weird! Plus, they had the nerve to charge my card twice! Such a disappointing experience. One of the worst, longest, and most expensive meals I have ever had.

    (1)

  • Boones K.

    This was definitely an incredible dinning experience and I would recommend at least coming here once to try it for a special occasion. The view is spectacular, the service was spot on, and the food was flavorful and well balanced. However, the cost is a bit prohibitive for me to say I'll be back more often. Between the tasting menu, bottle of wine and after dinner drinks my boyfriend and I easily racked up a $450 bill for 2. I would probably choose to stop back in for lunch rather than dinner to keep the cost down.

    (4)

  • Joyce T.

    Excellent service! Well worth their Michelin stars. The history of Chicago menu is incredibly creative and well composed. And I loved the bit of history lesson that came with each dish. They were delicious, but the experience was especially spectacular. Dessert was a particular knock-out.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    This was a GREAT experience for my mom's birthday! We all felt like we were worth a million bucks! :) We got a table right in front of the windows which afforded us an INCREDIBLE view of the Lake and downtown. WOW. It is SUCH a great view! We all enjoyed the tasting menu. I know it changes often, so I won't go into food details, but my soup was wonderful, my lobster gnocchi was sadly teensy, and the banana ice cream dessert was great. I definitely want to come back!!!

    (5)

  • George M.

    I stopped by here after grabbing a lunch at NoMI kitchen at the park hyatt. While the decor, and setting were phenomenal, the food was not up to par with NoMI, especially considering the small portions. Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious, just the combination of quality and size doesn't measure up to other restaurants. The dessert on the other hand was quite good, we had a s'mores tart along with pumpkin créme cake that'd had molasses ice cream, which was easily the highlight of our late lunch. I have to say that Sixteen was good, probably 3.5 stars that I'd say leans more toward 3.

    (3)

  • Helen K.

    One of my family's go-to spots just because of its beautiful city-view and quiet restaurant space. The space itself has incredibly high ceilings and tables spread apart for private conversations or business meetings over meals (common to see lawyers/businessmen here during lunch hours). Their food is of good quality and is quite tasteful, but I'm never too sure if it ever really matches up with the hefty prices. The chef often experiments as well with "fusion" dishes, and a $25 plate ended up being essentially asian soba noodles. But with the understanding that you're paying for the space and the view, it's worth a trip or two :)

    (4)

  • Kimberly K.

    Went to Sixteen for lunch after the St. Patrick's day parade. My husband and I had not been before. We were seated right away and after a waiter walked by our table several times (we must have been wearing our "invisible" clothes) we asked if someone was available to take our order. He responded that he would be with us "in a moment." He came back fairly quickly. Took our order and that was the last we saw of him. I had a salad and my husband had a steak sandwich with fries. Food was decent...not bad or great. Probably won't go back, not even for dinner. Too many great places in Chicago with terrific servers to waist time and money here.

    (2)

  • Lyle F.

    Wow. Super nice little bar area. Great staff lead by Al, main bartender. Very professional, knowledgable and friendly. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Phil H.

    If the Donald told me that brunch at Sixteen is the most luxurious brunch experience I'll ever have, he wouldn't be lying. I took the parents there for Mother's Day and the setting was spectacular (even without the terrace open). The wait staff was very attentive. The restaurant had separate stations for omelettes, sushi and steak and lamb chops. They also had various fresh seafood and a big dessert table among other more typical brunch foods. Everything was superb and delicious but for $115 a person I guess I expected something even more superb and delicious. But I think it's usually $65 for non-mother's day and that would've gotten it an extra star.

    (3)

  • Anna V.

    Sixteen is overrated for sure. The view is amazing and the decorations are great, but the food is okay. I had the lamb and was not impressed. The desserts are pretty amazing!

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Music : Background
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : No
    Best Nights : Sun
    Coat Check : Yes
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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