The J. Parker

The J. Parker reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dan

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Huge bust, I love this place during the summer. This weird DJ setup you had going for St Patty's was awful and you really squandered this beautiful rooftop you have. No offense to anyone -- you were all at least respectful and made the two drinks we ordered in a fast manner and they were good but wow was the atmosphere a complete let down. There is no way I could enjoy a meal with that obnoxious loud music and I'm someone who goes to EDM concerts and raves. What was that? And really playing that for a dinner reservation? If you're going to do something like this to your event space perhaps just do a St. Patty's wristband or some other type of reservation so patron's accustomed to your usual dining experience won't be let down.
   

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   LaJe

   Chicago4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   My server was great. The people who work there are awesome, but the menu is not the best. I got the Asian slaw salad with a fried chicken cutlet on top and the cutlet had no flavor or seasoning, just sauce. and the salad tasted like it came from a bag. My friend got the tuna Tartar nachos, and it just generally was not great. The drinks were fine! 
   

   The J. ParkerResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Valued Guest, While we appreciate your comments about our attentive associates, we are very sorry you were dissatisfied with your selections on this visit. Each of our menu items are thoughtfully prepared, and we never want a guest to leave without experiencing the wonderful, fresh food that we serve. Thank you for your detailed review and for your patience. We would welcome another opportunity to show you our commitment to giving every guest an outstanding dining experience. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   karens

   Atlanta9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was terrible, or non existent(except bus person).
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 3 March 2025

   Dear Karens, We truly apologize that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. You were right to expect great service from our team, and we are disappointed that this was not your experience. We appreciate that you took the time to write this detailed review, and your feedback will be used to stress the importance of our responsiveness to our guests. Thank you again for your comments, and we look forward to another opportunity to provide you the exceptional dining visit you deserve. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Jennifer

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visited with my father and his girlfriend after spending the day in Chicago. It was her first time ever in Chicago.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 2 January 2025

   Dear Jennifer, We were very happy to see your wonderful rating and know how much you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Thank you for choosing J. Parker Rooftop Bar and for sharing this with fellow reviewers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   tyla

   Chicago6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was pretty good. The server was very nice and attentive. It wasnt tio crowded or noisy, so that was nice. It was also warm and cozy inside. We were there for brunch. All of us ordered the cinnamon french toast and it tasted better than I expected but it wasn't that warm. We also asked for butter and they brought out rock hard butter packs that we were supposed to spread on luke warm french toast. Our server did bring melted butter after we explained the situation. It wasn't her fault. Overall, it was a nice brunch in a nice atmosphere.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 29 December 2024

   Dear Tyla, What a pleasure reading your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a casual atmosphere combined with delicious food served by an attentive staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about your time with us. It was our pleasure having you at J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   LIz

   Chicago2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Beautiful spot! Elevated bar food that was a bit pricey for the quality of the food. Music was to loud for the dinner hour, Overall a good experience!
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 29 December 2024

   Dear LIz, We are disappointed that you felt the quality of your meal did not merit the price you paid. We use only select, prime ingredients and this does come at a premium. We aim to be competitively priced, and we appreciate your valued feedback. On a positive note, we are glad you had an overall pleasant time with us. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to have you as a guest again. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Mc

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Attentive but not intrusive service. Excellent food—great smash burger. Lovely views of the city.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 28 December 2024

   Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review! It is always exciting to hear from our guests, and we are delighted you loved the incredible views and the combination of our warm hospitality with culinary excellence creating the perfect dining experience. It was our pleasure serving you at J. Parker Rooftop Bar, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Gillian

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been coming here for pre-Zoo Lights drinks and appetizers for almost 10 years. The atmosphere, service, and drinks are always excellent. This year the available appetizers were disappointing and expensive. Bring back the truffle fries (or some other sharable fries) and Buffalo Cauliflower! Even the tots listed in the late night appetizers would have been great… why only offer these late night? The carrots and celery in the hummus were dried out looking, but the pita triangles made up for it. Hope to see the fries back next year!
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 22 December 2024

   Dear Gillian, We appreciate you for making J. Parker Rooftop Bar one of your preferred dining choices when visiting the area. We are delighted you received excellent, attentive service and enjoyed our quality meals. Having said that, we have taken additional note of your suggestion as we are always looking for ways to enhance our guest experience. It is always our pleasure to serve you, and we appreciate your generous review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Louisville4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I was disappointed. Although the service was excellent, the food did not meet my expectations.
   

   The J. ParkerResponded on 8 December 2024

   Dear Jennifer, We are glad you enjoyed our excellent service, but we are disappointed to know you had some issues with your food. We strive to deliver only the best to our guests, but we understand you were dissatisfied with your selections on this visit. We will share with our chef about your concerns to ensure that our menu items continue to be as exceptional as we know they can be. We would welcome the opportunity to have you revisit and try our menu again. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you soon. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
   

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    Joel

    Columbus13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Room was freezing. Drinks were overpriced. Probably won’t return
    

    The J. ParkerResponded on 8 December 2024

    Dear Joel, We are disappointed that your drinks did not meet your expectations and that you felt it was overpriced. We review our pricing regularly to ensure we are competitive with other restaurants in the area, and we strive to provide only the freshest, premium ingredients for our guests. We also want to apologize for any discomfort you experienced due to the temperature. Your specific feedback will help us improve the dining experience for all our guests, and we are grateful for your understanding. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We hope you will return, and we do appreciate you dining with us. Sincerely, J. Parker Rooftop Bar
    

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