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Yes, I know any restaurant or club that calls itself "Top of the (fill in the blank) tends to be overpriced and touristy.

Well, heck, I'm a tourist, plus I'm on an expense account, so lay it on me. Whats the best "Top of the ..." in Chicago?

KK

For the view: Hancock Building's restaurant and bar (on Mich. Ave.)

For the food: Everest Room.

For both? Good luck.

Dan

Yes the 95th at the Hancock. Food is surprisingly decent, but pretty expensive for dinner. Lunch is more reasonable.

danna

Hey , if you're on an expense account, go to Charlie Trotter. Then get a window seat on the way home if you want to look at the tops of buildings.

Restaurants with views (almost)always suck.

alex

Everest has both fantastic food and, if you get a seat by the window, a great view. Service is fantastic. Avoid Cite at all costs. Go to metromix.com and search the dining archives - they have top 10 places with a view, top 10 business dining, etc...

Heather

One new place Whiskey Sky, which is at the top of the newly rennovated W Lakeshore Hotel (located where Ontario St. ends at Lake Shore Drive).

Great views, very new, but also a tad pretentious for my blood. If you want trendy with the expensive drinks that go along with that, this is the place.

And, Alex is dead-on about Cite. Second Dan on the Hancock. Everest is outstanding ... especially if someone's picking up the tab.

alex

I love the downstairs bathrooms (lobby bar) at the W Lakeshore!!!