Went for brunch. Great view. So-so food. Banana bread was delicious. Egg and chorizo sandwich was ok. The chorizo was dry and kinda greasy. If you want a good brunch, go to Little Goat - way better than NoMI. read more

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Five stars for food and ambiance, four stars for pricing, three stars for service. The ambience here is really what would keep me coming back, if I lived in Chicago. The rooftop deck has a gorgeous view of the surrounding downtown area. It's quite a nice little escape from the city down below. However, keep in mind that you are paying for this ambience. Food is a little pricey here, but it is good quality. We had a burger and the haricot verts. We also each had a cocktail, which were good (but small and fancy - no surprise here). The biggest turnoff was the slow service, it took forever to get drink refills, condiments, and the check. I would still consider coming back though, but not if I needed a quick lunch. read more

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For our second night, we had a sit-down dinner in the private dining room of NoMi Kitchen. On arrival, it was nice to walk through the main restaurant and to also see the open plan kitchen which was so beautiful. The food was spectacular and again, great gluten free options. The grape and cheese salad were my favorite and the desserts were delicious, the jalapeno sorbet was my favorite! The wait staff were attentive, informative and at our service the entire evening. read more

I enjoyed my time here. Service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing, and very kind. We were seated at a window seat overlooking the Water Tower, which was lovely to see as the sun set. The ambience was classy without feeling stuffy, and I felt comfortable being there. I had the salmon beignets as an appetizer, and they were quite good. They were warm and fluffy, and the creme that they sat on top of was a nice touch of brightness to offset the richness of the beignets. I found the creme to be a bit too acidic, when combined with the pickled onions that were also included there, but overall quite good. For my entree, I had the Duo of Rohan Duck. The breast had a lovely crispy crust, and the sauce was a beautiful flavor. They were moist, if a bit tough. The dumplings, which contained the duck wing meat, were to die for-so moist and flavorful. A surprise treat were the small beets and greens on the side, which were the perfect balance to the richness of the duck. Sweet and retaining the right amount of crunch. For dessert, I had a cherry mousse covered in a white chocolate shell surrounded with coconut shavings, macadamia nuts, cherries, and some pandan ice cream. When I mentioned I was from the Philippines, where pandan ice cream is traditional, they included an extra scoop of it on the side, which was a nice touch. It was a very nice dessert-not mind blowing, but the ice cream was very delicious. It was a lovely experience, and all the food was good. I give it four stars because I feel as though small details (such as the balance of flavors in the appetizer or the toughness of the duck) should have been better, especially because the of the high price point. read more

Full disclosure: I lucked my way into a hotel room that came with breakfast included. I might not have had as strong of feelings about it if I would have ben paying full price. That said, this was a really lovely breakfast. Service is excellent, and the view facing the lake through the glass walls is amazing. It looks out over the Water Tower and even the lake. My mushroom omelet was delicious, but incredibly rich. I don't think I've ever thought something could use less goat cheese before, but I suppose there's a first for everything. It came with toast, fruit, and potatoes, all of which were very good. My friend had the Bircher muesli with a bowl of mixed berries and really enjoyed both. The orange juice was good quality and they kept the coffee flowing. Minus one star because some of the prices are outlandish, even at the Park Hyatt. That said, I'm guessing this is a really nice spot for a classy upscale dinner, and it's definitely an excellent spot for brunch. read more

I came here for my birthday dinner after hearing rave reviews from my friends and here on Yelp. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and has great views given that it is only on the 7th floor of the hotel! I liked the fact that we could see into the kitchen also, and see them preparing the sushi. I ordered the chicken ballotine, and my date got the beef loin. It did take quite a long time to come out, but given that it was a Friday night I didn't mind. The chicken and orzo pasta was great! The orzo practically melted in your mouth, and the sauce with the chicken had a nice kick to it at the end. The beef loin was just as good, and my date kept raving about the potatoes, and how well the beef was cooked. The only thing that I did not like here was the service. They were very inattentive, and did not come over at all after we got our meals. Our waters were left without refills, and we were brought the check before even being asked if we wanted dessert. I would be willing to come back again to give the restaurant another shot as the food was good, but the service that we received does make me hesitant. read more

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We chose to visit this lovely restaurant right out our back door for the first time during restaurant week. When we arrived we were seated in the middle of the restaurant. We told our delightful waiter, Joe B., that we were neighbors and that we hadn't visited NoMi before. Just so happened he had a lovely window seat open up overlooking the Water Tower Park and he moved us to this gorgeous table (fabulous customer service!!!). We decided to forgo to restaurant week menu and explore the amazing taste sensations on the menu - and we were so pleased we did! We had a fabulous dining experience ranging from an amazing butternut squash salad, delectable sushi to a slice of chocolate heaven. We had the best dining experience in a long time - and Joe is our new favorite neighborhood waiter! read more

The most unprofessional and embarrassing business meeting location I've ever experienced. We were asked to move so they could change lightbulbs, right after we were served our drinks, during lunch hours (12:50 PM). See attached pic. Needless to say, this negatively affected my relationship with the client I was trying to impress. The manager who asked us to move even apologized that we had drinks, but did not offer to comp. Maybe next time do your maintenance after business hours. read more

NoMI - This is what we watched while our drinks were served, before we were asked to move. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could rate this restaurant zero stars, I would. IMPORTANT: if you are NOT in "fancy" clothes, you will get the worst service. I'd like to think that THAT's the reason why and not the fact that we were the only brown family there. Here's what happened: my family and I were seated, we ordered, and waited. Normal. 30 minutes pass by. Four other families get seated after us, they order. An hour passes by. These other families got their food. An hour and 10 minutes pass by. We ask for an update on our appetizers (which STILL hadn't arrived after 70 minutes) and they come out with it, and guess what! It's cold!! Our entrees come out really shortly after, so I know that our apps were just sitting there for a long time. What's worse is the fact that the restaurant wasn't even busy... I truly felt discriminated against, especially seeing the other families being served before us. NuMI? More like not for me. read more

Nomi Chicago at the Park Hyatt on Michigan Avenue has one of the most romantic views in our city! Cuisine is an exquisite blend of Japanese/French amazement! VIP service was appreciated and what you would expect at this 5 star venue..Loved every minute of my experience ! I have to return and try more on the menu! read more

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Amazing views, great service, and a sexy little layout! Nomi is a must visit in Chicago. I stopped in for breakfast and it was as amazing as everyone gushes about. I love lemon poppy seed everything and I wanted some of their tea cake, but it came with four slices and since I was dining solo, I asked Besian if I could order a half order and he accommodated me! I was so happy and as soon as I had my first bite, I was hooked! I had not intended to eat both slices, but oh well. After I devoured the tea cake, I ordered the crab Benedict and oh my, it was incredible and rich....just the way I like it. I can not wait to come back for drinks, sushi (I hear it's incredible), dinner, more breakfast, and dessert. read more

This classy restaurant is located in a Building with a Hyatt hotel and high-rise residences. The restaurant overlooks the Water Tower on Michigan Ave and makes for a gorgeous view, especially during the golden hour. I have a friend who has been here many times since her in-laws live on the 58th floor. She said she once bumped into STING here, so naturally my first experience here was a huge disappointment when I went and he wasn't there!!! Kidding. But the fact that Sting was there says a lot. I went to NoMI for the first time with my best friend on her birthday. Each entree was a dreamy combination of healthy yet extravagant. My best friend is gluten AND dairy free which can be challenging when eating out, but this wasn't a problem at NoMI. Our server Tom was friendly and more than accommodating. My friend and I asked for non-alcoholic options since it was a Tuesday night. The first thing Tom suggested was a specialty strawberry ginger brew with fresh mint. What?! Little did he know that my best friend and I are ginger brew connoisseurs! We each ordered one. BEST GINGER BREW TO DATE. For the entree I ordered the sushi. It was glorious. Even though I was about to burst after gobbling it all down, I ordered a small flourless chocolate cake for dessert and it was the perfect way to end the meal. NoMI was a wonderful experience, I have no complaints. Except that Sting wasn't there. ;) read more

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You are paying for the location nothing more. I can tell that service is great but out waiter was ridiculous. He was in a rush, didn't pay any attention to us ladies. And he had a snobbish presence, almost as if he was looking down on us. VERY disappointed with the nigiri and sushi. Smelled as if the fish was out in the lobby for a few days. Not fresh. Scallops were a bit undercooked but still delicious. We had the chocolate dessert thing that I did not like at all. The wine list is the only reason I would return. read more

NoMI - You are paying for the location and nothing more. Very disappointed in the sushi...smelled as if it was left in the lobby for two days. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible food in a beautiful location. The staff was wonderful. The cute rescue dog in the lobby is a must-see. We sat by the window where we could see the lake, Michigan Ave, the Water Tower, and--in the other direction--the cooks hard at work in the kitchen. Chef Terrence was incredibly welcoming and his menu was outstanding. A great place to get whatever you have a craving for, including sushi. Loved it! Can't wait to go back. read more

One of the best food experiences I've had while living in Chicago. First of all, the ambience is perfect. It somehow manages to have a classy yet trendy feel to it so it would be perfect for a date OR a place to take your parents/family. Not to mention that view... Second, Nomi's menu has an amazing variety of options (small and large plates, sushi, fish, salads steak...) so there's truly something for everyone. I personally the spicy crunch roll for an appetizer and the white fish special, which were both divine. For dessert my favorite was the blueberry basil cake-not too big and had a good mix of sweet with herbal notes. Lastly, the service is top notch. We had Patrick and he was absolutely amazing. His knowledge of the menu and recommendations were spot on. He also made the whole experience incredibly fun! Thanks for a great night Nomi! We live across the street and will be back very soon! read more

Great views, nice atmosphere, but haven't felt this ripped off in a while. How do you get away with selling 3 slices of cold, tough, unseasoned meat for 50 dollars? Blows my mind. Will not return read more

One of the best spots on Michigan Avenue. Great views of Michigan Avenue or Chicago Avenue (when dining al fresco). Desserts are out of this world and the luncheon(s) we attend was truly enjoyable. When in the area make reservations and check our Nomi. Cheers! read more

It was a couple of weeks ago on a snowy Wednesday night in the city and we were looking for a place to eat and this place came to mind. I hadn't been here in at least 7 - 8 years and I was surprised to see that it wasn't busy. We had a great table by the window facing Michigan ave which made the experience more special. We started with the Spanish octopus cassoulet. It was ok, not great but that is my opinion. Next we dove right into our meal, the two forks, Maine Lobster Thermidor. It was outstanding! I had never had lobster prepared this way and it was awesome! The lobster came already cracked which made it easy to eat so we did not have to mess with any shells. After we finished my boyfriend said, "You need to learn how to make this dish!" Yes...it was great. We paired it with some champagne which was delicious as well. Overall, a great place and definitely a place to check out. Also, check out the rooftop in the summertime, it's beautful! read more

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Everything about NoMi is top notch! I loved everything from the dinnerware to the food and the views are incredible. We ate breakfast here and also enjoyed A few Bloody Mary's. The Bloody Mary's were a little heavy on the horseradish, but I don't have a single complaint about the food! read more

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The Nomi Garden rooftop bar is spectacular! Their sprits and cocktails are one of a kind. The service is fantastic,special shout out to Ryan ( he made my birthday so special and he is the bomb dignity) 100% recommend the hand cut fries with the garlic aoli! The fries are insanely good! Definitely recommend popping by for an evening drink and some delicious bites! read more

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Great service. Lovely view. Fine Bellini. And do not sleep on the Crab Benedict. So freekin GOOD! And great staff, they were not at all annoyed by my request for dozens of photos read more

I was lucky enough to attend the Cochon 555 event this past weekend (amusecochon.com) at The Drake, however after about 45 lbs of bacon, and literally NO WATER in sight for an entire afternoon....my group was in great need of some liquid comfort. Ah, AND we were dressed nicely. Let's do Nomi! Eh, it's a hotel bar. Downtown. Yes, it's beautiful. However, it's stuffy. The views are fabulous, but the patio was closed due to cold weather (of course). The drink menu is fairly extensive, but entirely overpriced. I realize one pays for location and ambience, but $15 cocktails best be made with magical fairy dust...or at least served with a smile. My champagne/bellini type drink was actually very good, a light shade of pink, but not too sweet. Could've used more bubbly, but that's my motto in every walk of life. Perhaps that was the problem? A thin-lipped bartender with zero personality. Now, given...I don't need someone talkin' me up and hanging all around, but seriously...for an $80 round of drinks, SMILE. It's not hard, you work in a GORGEOUS building overlooking downtown Chicago...let's have some fun. Overall, most definitely a nice alternative to drinks at the Hancock Tower. However, the drinks are priced the same, and at the Hancock I am on floor 96, not 7. Good for: biz travelers, special occasions, sugar daddies. ;) read more

I received the best surprise ever the other night. A visit to NoMI. For the past 4+ years I've been dreaming of what it'd be like to go to that restaurant perched up overlooking Michigan Avenue. Its also been my dream marriage proposal spot ::blushes:: Ok, so the proposal part didn't happen, but we did have the perfect evening and I was positively elated. Per my dream, we sat at a table by the big front windows. Getting a birds eye view of Michigan Avenue from this height was breathtaking. Watching dusk turn into darkness was an incredible sight...and dare I say, romantic? (Answer: Absolutely.) First, our amuse was presented. It was a strawberry flavored creme fraiche with rhubarb and a black pepper crouton....Ohmygodyum! My companion and I shared the truffled foie gras creme brulee. I loved the presentation. It was outstanding with the caramelized hazelnuts and brioche. Sweet/salty/smooth/crunchy, every texture and flavor possible. Incredibly rich and very glad we shared it. We both could not resist ordering the turbot. It was expertly prepared with green and white asparagus, morels, and a lovely bernaise sauce. Usually bread service isn't worth noting, but we could not get enough of the crusty, piping hot rolls. The NoMI Bloom cocktail is going to be my new signature drink: sparkling wine, St Germain and hibiscus syrup. It was pink, bubbly, and sweet. Just like me. We concluded dinner (or so we thought) with the raspberry dessert, which had a raspberry tuille and foam, pistachio cake, pistachio ice cream and fresh raspberries filled with pistachio cream. It was light. Seasonal. It screamed summer. Adored it. Along with the check, an assortment of mignardises were presented. They were really great-- a macaroon, caramel, mini palmier, marshmallow and a pate de fruit. This truly was an evening of pure bliss, smiles, and for me, having a dream come true! read more

Another one down for Restaurant Week. I have been to the bar, but have never eaten in the Restaurant. The views are really nice, especially if you score a seat by the windows, which I did! I had the whitefish with the basmati rice and it was really good, but the portion was really small. I hear small portions are typical here, which I am not sure how I would feel about paying the full price of $35 for such a small meal that will leave me hungry, especially when there are so many other places in the area where the food is good, you are guaranteed to get full and get more for your money. Don't get me wrong the whitefish and salad was delicious, but still you are mostly paying for the views and atmosphere. Luckily the entree also came with a salad so it helped to fill you up. They are only a 2 course for lunch where other's are 3 course during Restaurant Week, so no desert is included, which was kinda a bummer because I hear the almond joy bar is really good. The service is outstanding and you never wait long for anything you ask for/or don't ask for. I also ordered a cocktail, and it was $15. They sell bottled (still) water (Voss) for $8. It really can add up here quickly! My final take is this is a special occasion spot you come to for celebrating, a bring someone you want to impress spot, or a you're rich and spending 100's of dollars on food/drinks don't matter to you spot. Glad I had a chance to experience it for a fraction of the cost, during Restaurant Week. read more

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NoMI is one of my favorite lounges in the city for cocktails. It's sophisticated, romantic, as luxe as they come! And they have an inclination for playing the perfect 'mood' music-- downtempo, sexy, just a well-planned buildup! The brown butter gnocchi tastes as fabulous as it sounds. I've never tried the sushi, but I can't justify paying $23 for a spicy tuna roll. Or an $8 Guinness for that matter! So realize going in that you'll be throwing down some cash and treat yourself to something indulgent, like a $15 truffle martini. Yea girl... order what you REALLY want. I love the lounge space and all of its dimly lit allure, but the garden terrace is truly special. Something about it makes me forget I'm in Chicago and rather, have been whisked away to an exotic locale. I saw Scarlett Johansson here once boys, and yes, she is even more beautiful in person. I guess the RedEye rag would classify NoMI as a spot to close the deal but I call it seventh heaven. Why only four stars? Because I can't afford to go here often enough, damnit. But I did come here the night I was laid off, and somehow it made my world much better. read more

What is luxury?!?! Is it a fancy sports car (made in Germany), diamonds flowing around your neck, a secondary (third, fourth,...) residence in the Caribbean, or caviar by the spoon fed to you while lying in satin sheets? Could be. For some. And I wouldn't decline any of these. Because I do enjoy material luxury...who doesn't? But true luxury is something rare, exceptional and priceless. Something that money can't buy. Love. Friendship. Sometimes the two forms of luxury collide. It happened last Sunday around noon, and it lasted about 150 minutes. When my friend told me that she wanted to treat us to brunch to thank us for taking care of her kitties and driving her to the airport (such hard work, I am telling you), I never imagined that. When I was parking the car for valet at the Park Hyatt (under her instructions) I told her she was crazy. But I was damn happy anyway. Elevator to the 7th floor. Coats checked in. Walk through the amazing library-looking cellar. Wait in the bar area. And then welcome in the most beautiful room in Chicago. Sitting by the window overlooking the Water Tower you just feel like the king/queen of the castle. Elegant table, freshly pressed linens, shining silverware, and this wonderful salt and pepper serving bowl....unlike anything I have ever seen....a flower with six compartments and a little spoon to scoop out Hawaiian black sea salt, fleur de sel, Himalayan sea salt.... You said 'luxury'?!?! NoMi offers a buffet for brunch of the best items, including my absolute favorites, OYSTERS!!!! And toro sashimi, prawns, crab claws, smoked fish.... The raw bar was my favorite but you have several stations to choose from - including a Mediterranean one, an American one (which you should totally ignore, bacon, pancakes and cie are WAY too common, puhl-ease) and a sweet one.....oh....the sweet one.....leave the French macaroons (crunchy) and dive in the chocolate covered red velvet cake, the pistachio mousse, the vanilla and rose water creme brulee. Grab a croissant (or two) and just close your eyes. Munch. That's it. You can also choose an item from the menu as your entree, and indulge in lobster, the catch of the day, delicious gnocchi....anything is just rich and delicious. And all the way you have that view..... And that fantastic mosaic tile floor.... And tall vases filled with fragrant flowers.... And this fantastic friend by your side. Do NoMi for a special occasion, with a special someone and savor the taste of luxury. The 'real' one. read more

Ahhh, NoMI. You have been my favourite restaurant ever since you opened. So you are located within a hotel. Since when is that a problem? Has noone heard of The Georgian Room in Georgia? Guy Savoy in Las Vegas? Jean Georges in New York? Bah! Uneducated cretins... So we come here for Christmas Eve dinner. And it is luxurious and swank and everything I remember. We are seated, not at the window, but close enough to get an excellent view of the Water Tower and the softly falling snow. We have a waiter, and an assistant, who kept bringing us bread and encouraging us to try all three flavours (for the record, the raisin bread was my fave, and I normally hate raisin bread) Darling husband, love that he is, skims the menu and declares it to be "all fish". Which is code for "oh my god I am going to drop a freaking grand in this joint and then have to go home and eat stale crackers because fish sucks so, so bad". Until I smiled sweetly, patted his arm, and directed his attention to this: Burgundy Truffle and Foie Gras Crème Brûlée with Brioche, Caramelized Hazelnuts and Petite Herbs "WHAT!" says he. "Waiter! Rustle us up an order of your finest Brulee, stat!" OK, he didn't exactly say it like that, I mean we *are* somewhat cultured over here. For realz, yo. So after we had basically licked the plate clean of foie gras I turn my attention to the entree I ordered, which was a Brittany Turbot with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Rock Shrimp and a Bacon Cider Jus. Delicious, I tell you. Simply ridiculous. Darling husband had the special, which was a venison, and none of that went to waste either. For our dessert we chose the Le Tout Chocolat which was White Chocolate Mousse, Sesame Croustillant and Dark Chocolate Ice Cream which was presented in such a way it looked just like modern art. I hear NoMI is revamping their Afternoon Tea (yay!) as well as their decor (boo!) because it supposedly is "tired". Just keep up your delightfulness NoMI, and I will be happy to return to you again and again. read more

I came here a couple weeks ago during restaurant week. I had been here once for dinner and had a spectacular meal, so for $33 and a three course lunch, you couldn't beat the value at this high end restaurant. I arrive during the latter part of lunch to avoid to hectic lunch crowd. My server notices I'm dining solo and offers me a newspaper. Little does he know I'm really here to take three thousand pictures of the food and jot down a bunch of notes to get it back to my yelp family. The Malbec listed under wines by the glass was very smooth and delightful. Excellent choice. The server even tops off my glass and let's me finish the bottle (maybe he notices my Celinè bag sitting next to me in anticipation of a big tip)... (considering the table next to me had a group of college students with overstuffed backpacks - something I never expect to see here on any other day, and the table in front of me is filled with a husband, wife, and a loud baby in a child carrier with a strange looking cloth). I was hoping to see my reflection in the wine glass and make funny faces, but whomever wiped the wine glasses down left towel dust particles on the glass. First comes the soup. Celeriac and truffle soup, with potato bouchon, smoked apple jam. It is warm, creamy, but not too thick. The sweetness from the apple complements the soup, but there's too much of it, and therefore, it seems a bit out of place. If you were to close your eyes and eat the soup you might think Campbell's. I'm thinking maybe it needs salt. Nope. Didn't help. I choose the veal cheek. Cabernet Sauvignon braised veal cheek. It is placed onto of a green pea cream, toasted parsnip, and baby carrots. Visually pleasing. The plate is hot. Nice. Soft. The meat melts in my mouth. This reminds me of a home cooked stew that been a secret family recipe for years. I feel like a lot of thought had been put into the dish. I am smiling. The pea puree is vibrant in color and tastes very fresh. I look over to see that the hostess is feverishly rubbing her nose, sees me looking at her, and completely shies away and stops. Haha Alas, my always favorite part of the meal. Dessert. I love the way the open dessert station s close to me, and I watch the pastry cook completely focused on making each dessert beautiful, all the while opening and closing little containers of each component and appearing very detailed to both the individual dishes and working in a timely manner. I am proud of her, and appreciate her meticulous nature. 2015 Chicago Rising Star Pastry Chef Greg Mosko heads the pastry team, and I'm looking forward to seeing his creation for this week. Huckleberry Mousse Bombè, coriander financier, caramelized pear, micro greens, candied coconut, coconut gel, meyer lemon center. The mousse is light, the financier is moist and used as a base for the mousse. The gelatin gives it a nice sheen. The sourness of the lemon complements the huckleberry mousse as well as the bits of huckleberry on the plate. The coconut chips add crunch and texture and have citrus zest bits which add flavor. The accompaniments of the chopped stone fruit and coconut cream really pull the whole dessert together. This is not overwhelmingly sweet, which in my book is the most important. read more

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Went here to celebrate for our one-year anniversary, and my boyfriend and I were absolutely enamored with this place. If you don't go to upscale restaurants very often, you might get a little thrown off by what some might consider a pompous atmosphere, but we held our own. My boyfriend's request for one of the window seats paid off, as we had one of the most exquisite views of the city, directly overlooking Water Tower Place with the lake in the far background. This was WAY better than sitting at the top of the Hancock. Although our sommelier gave us a weird vibe when he quietly sidled up to our table, he was extremely knowledgeable (obviously, you'd have to be to work here) and managed to help us pick an affordable wine that knocked our socks off. His description of the wine's taste was dead-on. I would have appreciated a waiter who would have at least smiled while serving us, but I guess you can't have everything. Despite his stellar skills, his dour demeanor gave me the impression he didn't really want to be there. That was the only fault I found during the evening. My boyfriend scarfed down the Salmon-Avocado sushi, declaring it perfect, but I thought it had a touch of too much avocado. The foie-gras (hurry and try it before it's outlawed next month!) surpassed my hesitant expectations. Duck liver may not sound very appetizing, but I would have licked the plate in a lesser establishment. My boyfriend said his main course of halibut was worth the money, and I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken with potato pancakes. It was the first time at a restaurant that I've really noticed how different flavors of foods may taste somewhat bland by themselves, but once mixed together, they will give your taste buds a wild ride. As a chocolate-lover, the highlight of the evening was ordering 'The Plate,' or what I'd like to call a sampling of six decadent chocolate desserts, stylishly presented as if they were a gift from the cocoa gods themselves. Some may think the serving sizes are too small for the price you pay, but we managed to walk out with our bellies completely full for under $250 with tax (2 apps, 2 main courses, a couple pieces of bread, 1 dessert, and 1 bottle of wine). I thought that was a pretty good feat, considering how much I'm sure other couples were plopping down during their meals. Tips if you ever visit: -Dress well. I saw one guy who looked terribly out of place in jeans, and another who was wearing a short-sleeved dress shirt (I'm sorry, but that's just not right). Wearing business casual or even dressing to the nines will help you feel at home. -Don't be shy about letting the sommelier know you can't afford a $200 bottle of wine. If you get a bad reaction, you can let them know when you tip. -Request a window seat with an early reservation in order to make sure that request gets filled. We went at 6 pm on a Saturday. read more

********************* 1113 ********************* I always love coming here when I'm back in Chi Town, for brunch, lunch, or just a glass of wine, NoMI Kitchen offers it all and they are very good at it. NoMI Kitchen offers an unique design presents the kitchen as the center point, showcasing the kitchen team and featuring the Molteni stove. The dining room offers a comfortable, comfort vibe, contemporary, yet elegant with wooden tables accented with leather, dark and cream tones, giving it a warmth tone, and the beautiful original mosaic tile floor. The hand-blown glass sculptures by the one and only Dale Chihuly in the private dining rooms, make me smile each time I walked by this room, brought back some good memories. NoMI Lounge is next to it, got the open roof top space with the magnificent mile, inspiring views, an exceptional art collection and an Wine Spectator Award extensive wine list, and an awesome cocktails menu. - Spicy tuna maki - Big eye tuna, cucumber, Japanese shallot, chili oil, try it, you will love it. - Skuna Bay Gravlox - Fingerling potatoes, ruby red streaks, shallot crème fraîche dressing, always a perfect dish. - Tuscan kale salad, soft boiled egg, sarvecchio, confit tomato, lemon vinaigrette, simply good. - Olive oil poached cobia fish, Olive crust, fennel confit, morcilla (blood sausage) - this fish, the first time I've tried it, and I will definitely come back for more. Chef Ryan Laroche believes in sustainable seafood and freshest ingredient locally. Service is always spot on here each and every time. And we have been coming here for a decade now. Loving NoMI before, and loving it now. read more

Came for lunch During restaurant week. Enjoyed the drinks, food and especially the desert (try the almond joy!) Great view and the hotel lobby you enter through is gorgeous. read more

NoMI - Almond joy desert. Amazing. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So my requirements whether it be a smelly dive bar or upscale lounge, usually has to do with seating availability. Gone are the days that I could tolerate being squished between a throng of sweaty drunk people while standing. Now, I like to be squished by sweaty drunks while sitting ONLY. You see....I've aged with grace and dignity, people. I'm relatively new to the city and don't know much about the nightlife here, but I randomly yelped "lounge" or something of the sort and came up with Nomi: and yelp came through. A rooftop terrace with a decent wine list? I was there in no time. Reminds me of the Standard Hotel poolside lounge in el A. Well, sans the fake boobage and sleazy dudes who keep trying to convince you that they are working on a screenplay in between crew jobs for failing pilots. So yes, the drinks are on the 'spensive side, but you're also paying for the atmosphere. And that was fine by me. I had a couple glasses of wine which were all decent and their list isn't too shabby. The list consists of some more unique selections, not your run-of-the-mill NorCal cheap-but-doesn't-SEEM-too cheap bottles. Although the area around the miniscule bars is a bit crowded (you defnitely get pushed into the thoroughfares of the servers), the tables have a fairly quick turnover. I was suprised because I know when I get a table, I am pretty much camped out until last call. Are you guys getting the picture that I'm pretty much a lazy-ass connoisseur of libations? The clientele is a bit more upscale which doesn't preclude them from being annoying or anything (listening to bankers talk about money is so banal and predictable), but one definitely does NOT get squished by a scrum of sweaty drunks here. It's a great place to enjoy a few drinks with friends outside on a beautiful terrace overlooking the cityscape. read more

Oh, DARLINGS, ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS! I felt SO lifestyles of the rich, snooty, and posh at Nomi! It was SOOO LOVELY to see all the fun, FRIENDLY people at this DIVINE establishment. The place REEKED of Benjamin's, bad perfume, and over-dressed socialites. In all seriousness - our complimentary martini was EXQUISITE (for real) and probably the best part of the visit. read more

There have been quite a few places in recent memory where I've sat and flipped through a restaurant's volumous menu over and over again in a vain attempt at selecting something that would even faintly stir a tingle of interest on my palate - NoMI is not such a place. Yes, I did flip through the menu multiple times upon sitting down at a window-side table with an exquisite view of the Mag Mile's gothic water tower, but it was because I wanted to order EVERY. SINGLE. DISH. From kusshi oysters, inventive salads, foie gras, muliple seafood and red meat selections to a wide array of fresh sushi, it was as if the Chef took my Christmas list of gastronomical wet dreams and brought them all to life at once. Then, when my eyes alighted on the cocktails list from heaven featuring tantalizing traditional and speciality drinks, my pocketbook shivered in fear and anticipated the massive debt I would take on from the bill. That fear was unfounded, however, as even as we ate and drank to our heart's content, our total bill for four drinks, two appetizers, and two entrees only amounted to a measly $145 pre-tax, pre-tip. Yes, our server did hear my order for "lobster" as "linguini" and ended up comp'ing my final entree, but we would have gladly paid twice as much for the quality of food at NoMI kitchen. The Madai carpaccio was amazingly fresh and a perfect combination of sweet, spicy vinegary, and savory all at once - absolutely delicious. While we also enjoyed the "From the Cave" chacuterie and cheese plate, the highlight of our meal was definitely our main courses of pheasant and skate. My skate was flaky, moist, and decadently flavorful ontop of a bed of creamed potato dauphinoise. Can't wait to go back and sample more of their menu - with so many appetizing choices in such a gorgeous ambiance, it's a place we'll definitely be back to multiple times! read more

Ooooh brrrrr!!! The weather has turned from summer to fall and it was a chilly rainy Saturday morning when my lady friends and I gathered at NoMI for tea. NoMI is very beautiful and we scored a great table that looked out onto the patio. Our service was pretty bad. We had to ask for everything. Wine menus, cream and sugar to go with the tea (and the one order of coffee), and at the end of the tea we had to remind them to bring the check. The tea service is a Parisian tea and I was having a hard time figuring out if our service was bad or if they were embracing the European style of leisurely dining. As I mentioned, this is a Parisian tea and I'm not exactly sure what that means, but what I learned was that the people of Paris don't eat. We are used to more of a traditional tea service with finger sandwiches, scones, sweets, etc. With this tea you chose your dessert and it arrives with a slab of cake and four toppings for the cake - nutella, lemon curd, apricot preserves, and marmalade. For dessert I chose the Le Not Guilty, which is a little jar of greek yogurt covered with minted strawberries and granola. It was good, but not great. The greek yogurt can only be described as dry. Yes, dry. It had a texture that I've never experienced before with greek yogurt, and I eat a lot of greek yogurt. The other girls described their desserts as "just ok." Also, the tea was flavorless and they never refilled out pots with hot water. Overall, I was not impressed with the tea at NoMI. Partly because I was expecting something different and partly because what we were served was just not good. This was my first time at NoMI and they left me with a bad first impression. read more

"You want some dessert with your cake?" Well, I was expecting tea with finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream, but what I got was a slab of cake and some chocolate mousse. Erm...okay. I guess I should have read the description as my expectations were not met. Don't get me wrong, my dessert times two was alright, just pricey for what it was. The tea selection was limited to maybe four tea choices, but what I had was good. If you're expecting a full traditional afternoon tea at Nomi, look elsewhere. However, if you like more of a light tea with sweets, Nomi is your spot! read more

We've been coming to NoMi for years whether to celebrate special occasions, for a drink in the lounge, or for a nice dinner out and have always been extremely impressed. This past weekend was our first time there since the switch to NoMi kitchen - we were there to celebrate our anniversary (got engaged here as well) and also to have an awesome night out "just the two of us" prior to our son being born in the next month or so! :) We always have high expectations when coming here and I think it's fair to say that although the changes to the space are fairly minimal, they somehow managed to make everything even better. We were seated in one of the great window tables and our server Patrick (who we also had four years prior on the night I proposed) was once again at our table... I think the new, more relaxed vibe in the dining room really lets the servers personalities shine. Patrick was always great; but he definitely seemed to be having more fun than what was likely "ok" in the past. We asked for some recommendations and EVERYTHING was spot on. We started out with "From the Cave" which was an amazing plate of artisanal cured meats and cheeses. We often order similar plates in other restaurants but I can't remember ever polishing off the whole spread. Fantastic. Amy went with the Prime NY Strip and I had the Pork Porterhouse - both were flavored and cooked to absolute perfection. We split the potato puree with garlic as a side and it complimented our entrees perfectly. We topped the meal off with the decadent eclair dessert (I don't even remember all of the components as it was gone in 60 seconds) They also mixed a perfect Manhattan of which I had another in the lounge to relax after the meal. The lounge itself has always been one of my favorite spots in Chicago. There's something unexpected about it since it's a very well heeled crowd, not all tourists (like many other hotel bars) and the music is some pretty great "louse" (loungey-house) which makes the vibe in there perfect. Overall, I really can't say enough about NoMi kitchen and look forward to going back soon!!! read more

Should a 5-star restaurant serve a risotto that is so bad neither you nor your wife eat half of the portions, and then risotto on menus for a month afterwards sound horrible? Should a waiter in a 5-star restaurant bring the wrong wine, explain the reason as if it were your fault that the menu lists the "number" for the wine wrong, and then never once stop by and asks how you dishes are until he is taking away the half eaten main course and finally says, "How was everything?" Should I be refilling our empty wine glasses throughout the whole meal because no one working for the restaurant bothers? Sorry, but NoMi can focus on selling it's most-overpriced-wine-list-in-Chicago to the tourists. The view is still terrific, but the food is poor and the service is worse. read more

American. Kobe. Burger. Amazing. Goes down as one of my top 3 burgers of all time. The fries were delish, too, as was the starter salad and the fresh baked rolls they bring out first. This place is like $$$$$$, but the food is reallly good and the dining room is lovely. So, if you've got mad swagger and you're in love with large bills, you'd probably dig this place. read more

NoMI stands for North Michigan Ave, and you certainly get a spectacular easterly 7th floor view of it, the historic and picturesque Water Tower, and the Hancock from here. The real highlight of this place is getting one of the 8 window tables and enjoying this view. It is more spectacular in my opinion than the Hancock's 95th floor Signature Room, and the most spectacular Chicago dining venue we think we have enjoyed. Anyway, we came here to also enjoy their Restaurant Week lunch menu (the usual 3 courses for $22 pp). Overall, I'll go with 4 stars for our lunch. Wife had the crispy farm egg salad, the roasted skatewing, and the cookies/candies dessert. I had the crispy farm egg salad, wagyu beef brisket, and milk chocolate Mont Blanc. The quality was good but we found the skatewing to be a bit salty and the desserts to be on the overly sweet side. We actually opted away from the leek/mussel soup appetizer as a previous reviewer warned of it (and the skatewing) being overly salty, and that was our heads up (and we think they were accurate). On the other hand, the wagyu beef brisket I had was excellent, and despite its dry appearance, was very tender and succulent and the best dish of the meal. Portion size was on the small side. Service was attentive and excellent, and the course presentations were also top notch. Overall though, the food quality simply didn't quite hit the 5 star mark. This place would be a great special occasion place, or a special date night place, but getting one of those 8 window tables would be a key ingredient. read more

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