I went here with my best friend and my hubby to celebrate my birthday with a great birthday dinner…read more We were in the Chi already visiting Atlas Stationary as a self-proclaimed station and fountain pen freak so we figured why not?!? I had heard great things about Carnivale prior to so please note that prior reservations were already made but regardless, it was all our first times there and we were stoked to finally try this place out. When we first got there, the outside was very unassuming. Some awesome graffiti on the wall (yes, angel wings included) and lots of color which made me so happy! As we entered, we were greeted by lots of colored flora on the walls and the floor. It led to a beautiful lounge where we checked in. The hostess was quite kind and they escorted us to another room that had multiple floors, two I believe. We were sitting in the main dining area where dining tables were set up and the ceiling lights and decorations were super-duper colorful. It was brightly lit and festive. Seriously, the colors alone could make anyone happy and do a serious dopamine overload which was fine with me. We sat down, was introduced to our server, Oscar and then given menu's. I genuinely thought that this place was pretty small initially because it looked small from the outside but boy was I wrong! This place was MASSIVE. But! I digress, now that we had our menu's-- Let the party begin!! We started with the ceviche tasting which included four types of ceviche; shrimp, Yucatan style hamachi, salmon and tuna. All were really good with their own really distinct flavors but our top favorites were the salmon and the tuna. The salmon had a kick while the tuna had a great balance of heat and sweetness. Great way to start of this dinner! My bestie ordered coconut shrimp and smoked mushroom croquettes for her main meal. My hubs ordered the carne asado while I ordered the lechon asada. I also want to add that we ordered Mexican street corn on the side alongside mashed potatoes and Peruvian Jalea. Ah and before I forget, we also ordered our drinks which consisted of a: sangria, margarita, Cotton Candy Cosmo and Salva Honduran Pilsner. All were spectacular and made the night that more enjoyable as well! When we received our food. We were all really enjoyed it as we all shared our bites amongst one another. The coconut shrimp was well breaded and you tasted the coconut as well. The shrimps were large and juicy. The smoked mushroom croquettes were good with a smokey flavor and good breading, however, the breading may have a been a little thick because you couldn't really taste the mushroom,m unfortunately. The carne asado was the star of the show. Well seasoned steak, cooked medium rare which was juicy and succulent. The lechon asado was good. Although I'm not used to eating lechon asado that is covered in sauce, the sauce was super tasty so I didn't mind the tender, juicy pork that was covered in it. I really enjoyed it. I think the only thing that I wish was different with regards to my lechon asado is that I wish it were hotter because it was luke warm when I received it. Other than that, it was....*chef's kiss*. The Mexican street corn was alright, it honestly just tasted like regular corn with mayonaise in it with some cheese. Didn't add anything significant to the meal. The mashed potatoes were soft but not too soft and buttery. They were really good and then the Purvian Jalea was another favorite, super good! The calamari, fish and shrimp with the Purvian Jalea were absolutely delicious; fresh, tasty and well breaded. It was absolutely yummalicious. To top the night off, they gave me a little birthday treat of cotton candy and carmel popcorn. We also had some tres leches which was so yummy because the fruit was fresh and you could taste the milk in the tender cake and then we had the chocolate cigar. The chocolate cigar was also really good, everything except the label was edible, It was smokey, chocolately and delectable. It's presentation was also so creative. We all loved it. Overall, this restaurant is SUPER PRICY but SUPER WORTH IT. I am so glad that I was able to go there to celebrate a special occasion because it would not be a place that I could go to on a regular basis but as much as I wish I was, ya girl ain't rich like that. The service was superb, the employees were kind, the food was fire and drinks were scrumptious. If you're looking for a fun, Latin cuisine inspired, creative, yummy way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion with a fun Latin twist--look no further, that is it! Check it out and you won't be disappointed. Now, I'm sorry for my novel and you may now go back to your normal programming schedule. If you do end up coming here and loving it -- i told ya so ;)

I'm not sure how long it was when I first visited Cranivale but it was definitely before yelp…read morereviews and it definitely wasn't this big so fast forward to maybe 20 years it's definitely more beautiful. Very nice and what a great entrance it has. The rooms and the different feeling each one gives is pretty awesome. The upstairs is where we were invited to attend the party bc of the invite and it was very lounging and nice. There's a Latin room where we wanted to go but next time we will. Then there a bigger room with lots of dinner tables and another upstairs.

If you looking for fresh beer and delicious food this is the place…read more From deer mushroom goulash to roasted rabbit and amazing grass fed beef burgers soups everything you can wish for fish as well best place around hands down !!! Staff is 5 stars ! Trust me

Great place - love it Svíčková is my favorite, otherwise…read moreeverything else pretty good! Missing HALUŠKY s brynzou so far.-)

Joy District is always a really great night out! We came to see a DJ set and tickets were really…read morecheap + included your first drink, so it was a no-brainer. Bouncers, security, and bartenders were fine - not rude or anything but also not spectacular. There are other spots in the neighborhood with way more welcoming staff, but I also didn't have a gripe with the staff. The best part of Joy is the rooftop. We were enjoying the view of the skyline, the vibes, and the really great tech house DJs that were playing up there. Unfortunately, the roof are closed before the headliner came on downstairs on the main dance floor, we were forced to listen to the opener who constantly failed to beat match (for those not familiar with DJ-ing, that is probably the very first thing you learn to do). The music choice was a little weird and the vibes were just not good. We ended up leaving at midnight because the crowd was a little young and rude, and the headliner still had not come out. We were ready to call it quits. It's unfortunate because it's a great stage/dance floor setup, super fun bottle service presentation (even as just bystanders), but the music and vibes were not it. That said, I typically like Joy District and again, the rooftop was the BEST, so I will still be back again soon!

This place was hands-down one of the worst experiences I've had at any bar. It felt less like a…read moresports bar and more like some kind of detention center. My friends and I showed up just trying to watch the game, and right away we're getting aggressively patted down like criminals. Completely unnecessary and way over the top. We stayed inside for hours, bought drinks, watched the game, and didn't cause a single problem. At one point I stepped outside for literally a minute to smoke, and when I came back, one of the security guards immediately started acting hostile. Another door guy even told him, "He was already inside," and he still ignored him. That tells you everything you need to know. Instead of doing his job professionally, this guy got in my face screaming "Move, move, move!" and physically pushing me like he was trying to provoke something. It was pure ego and completely uncalled for. I stayed calm and tried to explain I had already been inside for hours, but he clearly wasn't interested in listening. He was more focused on flexing authority than actually handling the situation correctly. I ended up going around to another entrance, and a different staff member let me in without any issue, which just proves the first guy was completely out of line. At that point, we grabbed our things and left. No one is going to spend their money somewhere they're treated with that level of disrespect. Security like that doesn't make a place feel safe--it makes it feel hostile, unprofessional, and not worth coming back to. We won't be returning.

The perfect way to start our girls' trip…read more We headed to IO Godfrey for happy hour on our first night, and it was the perfect introduction to the city. The rooftop views were stunning, the cocktails were delicious, and the atmosphere was fun and energetic without feeling overcrowded. We spent the evening enjoying drinks, sharing appetizers, and soaking in the Chicago skyline.

The service was great on the bartender side and the drinks are excellent!…read more Highly recommend the espresso martini with a splash of Irish cream The rooftop is super cool lounge and cozy with warm lights. Very sexy and very chill.

My SISTER wants tickets to the Micheal Chicago Bulls watch party which was taking place here at the…read moreroof of the witch hotel. Eres such a Beautiful, Space Location, right across the street from the Chicago theater. Since it was sponsored by Micheal Otra, we got many drinks for free, and the food was free, which was absolutely divine. We got merchandise for free. There's lots of contacts which I want one T-shirt.. The view up and the rooftop is stunning. The Services bond, Amazing

Stopped into roof on the wit to attend a day party last sunday. The energy of the staff was very…read moreoff. The ladies walked around with very snooty attitudes. Not saying excuse me as if we were a bother being there. I've been there before but do not recall having any interaction with the female staff but this stood out to me on this visit. Considering that a chicago promoter that i love frequents this place i hope this is not their norm. Its very unfortunate to face this when you are spending your money in an establishment.

Great music venue! I love that the venue isn't too large because it allows for a little bit more of…read morean intimate feel. For the music event I attended there were two check points where someone checked my ID at the door and then someone inside checked my ticket. There's a large bar and a food options as well. We didn't opt to get any alcoholic drinks or food, but it seemed like a lot of people stopped by the venue for the bar/food even if they weren't attending the concert.

Great venue for live music. Great service. Nice bar. Would return, would recommend.read more

Came here for a Michael Jackson dance party. The experience was really fun!! The DJ would throw out…read moresticks that glowed. They also had some giant balloons that they'd throw out into the crowd, but both of them popped when they hit the ceiling lol. The crowd was super lively. They also did a lip singing contest, but we left before they announced the winner. The drinks are pretty expensive but that's to be expected at these bars.

This is the house burger, 8 oz patty cooked just right- pink, not too pink. Came with bacon, cheese…read moreand house sauce on a sesame seed bun. Plus seasoned fresh cut fries. A very juicy burger, had to finish with a knife and fork. Donna got short rib ragu that she wasn't crazy about. Just not much going on in there. Nice space with an attentive staff. My burger was 4 stars, maybe 4.5.

I came here with a group of friends for the Jerk X Jollof event that ruled through Chicago this…read morepast weekend (you had to purchase tickets), and we had a great time! The line to get in was a bit long (however covered since it was raining which was nice). The venue is located upstairs so we waited along since a long set of stairs with everyone else. The security here wasn't rude or anything which was a good sign from off the bat, and once we got inside we had a lot of space to roam around towards the back when we wanted drinks or whatever which made it easy to not stress about needing to be at the very front of the dancing floor space. Drinks weren't outrageously expensive which was nice, and we genuinely had a good time here! We saw Chance the Rapper make an appearance in the crowd and he was standing right by us which was super cool! Overall - nice space, and I know they always have events here and apparently food(?). I didn't see food, but I see reviews mentioning food. Anyways, would recommend.

i love this place. came here for a dear silas concert . the bartenders are amazing but i do think…read morethe drinks are fairly pricey . bouncers are kind as well as the bartenders . the venue is spacious and there is vip seating surrounding the dance floor . they have weekly events going on , so there's always something for you to check out