Samantha H.

If you want an ok-meal with a gorgeous view over Michigan Avenue, this is your spot. If you want lunch off of Michigan Avenue while commuters, tourists, and shoppers walk by and stare at your food, this is your spot. Proximity to Michigan Avenue is a plus, but the food is nothing to write home about. I recently was invited to a lunch in their restaurant overlooking Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The view was gorgeous and the food was just fine. I don't foresee myself making reservations here again, but if I wouldn't say the experience was awful. Just nothing special.

Bill M.

Cielo means "sky" in Italian, and this restaurant in the Omni has a cool blue sky painted on the ceiling. It is not on the street level, so this gives the place an exclusive "guests only" feel to it. Italian food is the way to go here, though it is nothing overly memorable. Perhaps I have been spoiled by all the Italian food I have eaten in Italy. Cielo has recently been reinvented as 676 Restaurant and Bar with a more Americanized menu.

liam d.

We got Roomsevice for dinner from here, the raviolis were incredible as was the crab cake setup, the cakes them selves were pretty good not my favorite but I'd have them again. Loved the Caesar salad dressing the chicken was good and the crouton excellent. We also had the burger which was a good solid burger overall an excellent meal

Mike S.

Amazing Gluten Free breakfast options: muffins baked fresh, GF French toast, cereal and more! Great service. Also extensive GF options for other meals. Even if you're not staying at the hotel, make a special trip to the 4th floor for this excellent gluten free friendly restaurant!

Chris M.

WOW! Let me just say that. We were staying at the Omni Hotel and for our anniversary we decided to head here. And we were not disappointed! We started off with the Shrimp Flatbread... We could not stop eating, it was addicting!! My girlfriend had the Filet Mignon and it was delicious!! Melted in your mouth! I had the Miller Chicken, personally I didn't find the taste pleasing but my girlfriend loved it.

Kristina G.

Life saver! Trully! While I was at Omni for UX training, I experience food poisoning ( I guess from eating at Whole Foods:( ) So I needed to have something plain, not irratating healthiest options. Since 676 uses local farmers crops I gave it a shot. Oh my! I got so much attention and care!!! Along with the restaraunt manager, Justin we developed MY OWN LUNCH which was SUPER healthy and delicious. Infinitly greatful!

Anna O.

A hotel breakfast buffet from heaven - fresh croissants and pastries, focus on meats, eggs and jams from local farms or neighboring states, omelettes made to order, fresh fruits and berries, 4-5 gluten-free choices and a great view of the Magnificent Mile. Every time I would look at my heaping plate sceptically: how in the world am I going to finish the heaping dome of maple blueberry sausage, egg white omelette, croissant with chocolate-hazelnut spread, smoked salmon cream cheese and Michigan blueberry jam, strawberries and yogurt and a smoothie shot made from yesterday's berry and fruit leftovers? Yet, where's a will and strong coffee, there's a way. Menu selections and a quick grab-and-go for pastries and coffee also available, but our gang just could not resist the call of the buffet spread.

Katharine B.

I have been here on business during the RSNA week. The breakfast buffet is simply wonderful with fresh coffee, artisanal breads and jams and made-to-order eggs. At night, the bar is a great meeting area with an extensive wine and beer menu. The beer is served in mason jars and there are also TVs to watch games or you can find a high-top table for conversation. The view from the high glass windows is the best part and you can see the hustle and bustle of Michigan Avenue below.

Whitney W.

Had a solid dinner here on Saturday night. The restaurant wasn't crowded and the food and service were great. I gave it 4 stars because there are better options close by.

Liz K.

Nice View. Interesting and limited lunch menu that is NOT vegetarian friendly...good thing I eat chicken now! Extensive wine List (ohhh and my Riesling was so good). It was not crowded for lunch yet service was a bit strange. Friendly yet not so friendly at the same time. We weren't wearing our fancy pants I guess. I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich and it was good. The option of a side of fruit was the perfect touch. I was able to have a piece of the Margarita Flatbread which was pretty standard but bigger than I thought. I was hoping for more options to choose from but I didn't check the menu before. If you eat red meat though there are many more plates to choose from!

Michelle P.

Given the stellar reviews on Open Table my expectations may have been a little too high. The food was amazing. I started with bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and for the entree had scallops, pork and mushrooms over a bed of roasted puréed chestnuts. It is a bit of a foodie place--but hey! Foodies are people too. The service was friendly enough but not over the top. I had to probe him for recommendations. At a place like this, I generally expect them to wow me with service and it wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing.

Jason E.

First night in Chicago and my wife and I decided to go and have a drink and some appetizers down stairs at the bar. The bartender was AMAZING!! The food was excellent! Make sure you have the cheese platter which was one of the best I have ever had. Great atmosphere and great service. The drinks were a little pricy but it is Chicago!

Yui N.

Mediocre dinner with high prices. Peach and ginger infused gin sounded great until I took my first sip. Mainly tasted like watered down gin. Great views but need to step up their game in the food and cocktail arena.

Barbara P.

Lovely atmosphere - tall ceilings, elegant decor with floor to ceiling windows opening onto the bustling life of Chicago's Mag Mile and surrounds. Excellent service - made us feel pampered. Sadly, however, the food was not up to par. We were there for lunch during Chicago Restaurant Week. My shrimp flatbread sounded delicious on the menu, but the execution was lacking. Tasteless crustaceans served on a messy layer of stuff-on-cream-cheese that was mainly colorless and not very pretty to look at. Companion's turkey bacon panini was hardly recognizable as turkey. Seemed a ground-up hodgepodge of stuff on thin, not very flavorful panini bread. French fries that came with it were cooked too dark on the outside and yet were not very crispy. There were even a couple of pieces that were undercooked. Another companion had the steakburger and liked it very much, with spears of fresh fruit as a side. We liked the fact we could order either a 6 or a 9-ounce glass of wine. The sauvignon blanc was very nice and not outrageouslyy priced at $14 for the larger portion. Service was mainly very good. Attentive, professional, accommodating. The only small false note was when I asked for fries as the side with my flatbread, the server didn't tell me at that time that the item doesn't come with any sides. Thus, I was unhappily surprised to find it served without. It's a shame the food (2 stars) didn't match the rest (4 stars) Still, I'd come back for drinks just to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. And perhaps will have to give the brunch a try one day.

Irene G.

If you're looking for a place to eat with a view of Mag Mile on Mich. avenue then this place is good for that. The food is decent- I had the margarita flatbread during lunch hour. I'd say there are much better places to eat in the area. Located in the 4th floor of the Omni Hotel. Tourists would appreciate this place more.

Shan D.

I've been here twice for brunch. Everything is delicious. They have a great vegetarian Benedict that was surprisingly good. Get the French toast if you're looking for something sweet. You can tell they pick the freshest ingredients. Everything is quality. Prices are a little bit on the higher side for brunch, but it is located in a hotel bar on Michigan ave. Probably explains it....

Richard R.

My wife and I had lunch and breakfast here while staying at the Omni hotel. This restaurant is superb. Beautiful decor, great windows and views, high ceiling, wonderful service, and great food. The $21 per person breakfast buffet is unbelievable. It was lavish, sumptuous, and perhaps the best I ever had. Your eggs are made to order in iron skillets and the buffet offers all the breakfast items you ever dreamed of. Oatmeal is not offered as part of the buffet, officially, but it can be included for free upon request. Great spot, highly recommended. It's on the 4th floor of the Omni hotel.

Regina S.

I am not a fan of buffets period. But since I got vouchers for food/beverage during my stay at the hotel, I decided to use them for this purpose. First the space is very inviting with nice views along Michigan Avenue. Second, the cafe supports midwest farmers and Great Lakes fisheries, so it's nice to know you are eating things like cage free eggs and local cheeses. And third, the service was outstanding even with the limited interaction one would find in a usual buffet setting. The presentation of the food was great as it had a very rustic feel to it. Brown paper wrapped whole breads, that you sliced yourself, were placed on huge wood cutting boards. The selection of spreads, jams, honeys, butters and sauces was awesome.....everything from their own version of nutella and wild blueberry cream cheese to almond butter and fruit jams. I took one thick slice of bread and put on as many spreads as I could so that each bite would deliver a new flavor. A little party for the taste buds. The station that followed featured bacon, sausages both link and patty (blueberry maple anyone?), potatoes and lovely miniature bread puddings. I couldn't resist the latter especially when I drizzled the apple caramel compote that came on the side. The buffet also had croissants, bagels, fruit, cereal, granola, smoothies, salsas, etc. Since I was watching my cholesterol, I decided to order an egg substitute omelet from the grill section. I ordered all the veggies plus a pinch of cheese. I've had egg whites before but never the stuff that actually looks like the real deal. The omelet was the best I have ever had. I am not sure what was in it exactly but it just burst with flavor. The mushrooms had been sauteed so they were super woodsy and tender. Everything just came together in perfect symphony wrapped in a delicious package. I truly wasn't expecting anything special and I walked away wowed by my experience.

Ryan M.

Fantastic service! I organized a party there for about 20 people, and they were responsive, accommodating, and professional. Everything went perfectly; the waiter even offered to give us separate checks. The food was delicious as well. I came away super impressed.

Margaret H.

I came to this restaurant with a friend who is gluten free, with a fructose intolerance. The gluten-free specialized menu was our main reason for choosing this restaurant. They provided traditional bread and a gluten-free palette. This accommodation was very much appreciated. We enjoyed the butternut squash soup, mushroom flatbread, and fried crab fritters. The portions were very small and the food was good, but nothing outstanding. It has a hefty price tag for what they're offering. Our cocktails were delicious though! I had the sangria! Although their food is average, their service was very good. Our waiter was attentive to our needs and the manager was kind enough to come say hello.

Karina K.

My family and I came to the Omni Hotel for five days for vacation. We bought the package that included breakfast, so we ate here every day of the week. We were always greeted and promptly seated and the waiters were always very friendly, and the service was always very fast. The restaurant has a great view and it is very nice from the inside. We tried a variety of foods from the pancakes to the waffles to the bacon and eggs, everything organic and local grown. My favorite was the banana bread pancakes with the brown sugar compote... AMAZING!!! Their smoothies were also amazing.

Ann H.

Arrive at 12:15 for Sunday lunch and was seated promptly by the window. The view is pretty great and there were very few guests. We ordered the beef brisket sandwich on croissant - it had pickles and melted cheese and was delicious!! Would recommend! It originally came with an asiago cheese bread but we switched out to croissant and it was ever so good. I ordered the honey waffles (not sure that is the exact name). The whipped honey was excellent and it also came with maple syrup, caramel honey, and candied almonds. Good but I wouldn't come back just to order this again. Pretty sweet if you like surgery breakfast waffles. Beautiful seating area and great for a savory/ sweet bite off michigan avenue.

S B.

Went here for breakfast. It was totally amazing with local and organic and gluten-free foods in the buffet, made to order French toast and waffles with buffet. The kids cereal was actually not all junk-colored crap cereal. The fruit was fresh and bit just an after thought. They had zingerman's cheese!!! Yeah shout out to my hometown Ann Arbor. The coffe was good and the waitstaff very nice. The kids cups were a nice design that actually did not leak. The only drawback was price. The buffet is $23! Ugh

Kelly C.

Came here for dinner on Friday night with a medium sized group. We ordered some appetizer dips, and flat breads to share. I also got a beet salad. For $12, I expected more than a few forkfuls of beets and tomato. I mean, it was composed mainly of cheap, readily available veggies. I could see such a small portion for a higher end ingredient like steak or seafood, but there might have been a 1/2 cup of food on my plate. Likely closer to 1/3 cup. It was good. But not $4/bite good. The carrot hummus was also very good, and at least they served up a better portion of that. The flat-breads were all good, but again, not really worth the $15-$18 price. The table also ordered dates, but I didn't even get to try one since you only get 4 dates for $12. Overall, the food all tasted good but the portions were too small and the prices were too high for using pretty basic ingredients.

Bonnie L.

We stayed at the Omni for our honeymoon. The only reason that we ate here is that when you book a room, you can purchase meal vouchers at a reduced price. I am so glad we did, because this was hands down the best food we had in Chicago, maybe ever. When we checked in at the Omni we told them it was our honeymoon, and we were sent a complimentary delicious piece of chocolate cake and a bottle of champagne. When we came in we had a beer and cheese sampler. We were a bit annoyed as we had to ask for attention from a server, but after that everything was fine and the food and beer was fantastic. Nice ambiance, comfy nested good cuddling spots, and a nice view. We came in for the breakfast buffet as well. Again, wonderful food, and better service than the first time. The real show stopper was dinner. My husband had a New York strip steak and I had a pork chop. I don't profess to be a master chef or anything, but it isn't often that we go to a restaurant and get something that I couldn't make better myself. Well, I have no idea what sort of voodoo magic they pulled on the food. Both of our meals were over-the-top ridiculously tender and fantastic. Funny enough, after hearing so much about Gibsons world famous steak, we went there the next day for lunch. We were so disappointed, and that was with a filet mignon that yes, I could cook better myself. 676 is way better, and while it's not inexpensive, it is far more reasonable than Gibsons, which seems more of a place to look important than anything. My only criticism is the menu is somewhat limited, however with the room service menu being much bigger, I suspect that they could probably make whatever you have in mind. The overall theme is very trendy, with locally sourced food, mason jar glasses, and food served on wooden cutting boards, but the food holds its own without the gimmicks. Even if we don't stay at the Omni again, we will certainly come back to 676. You have to come here!

Arisa T.

I came to this restaurant with my SO and it was a great dining experience. They seated us right next to a ceiling to floor window overlooking Michigan avenue. We had the custom charcuterie, the mushroom flatbread and the filet mignon. For drinks we ordered spiked hot cider and mojito margarita. They all tasted wonderful, especially the charcuterie. If I were to point out a couple of flaws, it'd be that the complementary bread was a bit cold. Also, I had a 8:30pm reservation and midway through our dinner, the staff started preparing for breakfast buffet for the next morning, which I thought was a bit impolite. Definitely a place to check out if you live around the area. If you're in chicago for the first time, there are better fine dining places.

Bryan T.

I have been here a few times now and love it. It's more up scale (atmosphere) but not pretentious, which means you can go here with jeans and a polo and not feel or of place. The bat is very nice (granite top) and the service is great. It's never very crowded so you can get drinks fast and the bar tender is more than willing to make suggestions or top you off. I also tried some of their in goose infusions and the two that i tried were great. This is my go to chill bar if I'm in the near North.

Danielle M.

We stopped in here for a coffee and the first thing I noticed was the amazing room! It had high ceilings and huge windows the really opened the place up. There were comfy coutches at the tables so we settled it. Next I noticed their breakfast buffet was going on. It looked beautiful, but we had already eaten. Dang! Those guys staying at the omni hotel are lucky because they get to go here every day...

Akib K.

Wow! That's the only word that describes their food. I'm still sitting here stuffed at the moment. Baked potato soup: amazing! Just the right amounts of flavor. Now to the best part. I asked the waiter what I should get, he told me the salmon or braised beef. I chose the beef. I kid you not I did not use a knife it was so tender. It sat over a bed of mashed sweet potatoes or something, amazing! Great view of the city as well :)

Carly T.

I came here for a dinner with my fiance's family and some friends. Overall, it was a nice meal, THE VIEW: The view is great, and I think that's what makes this place a little gem. We sat right next to a panoramic view of the city around us, which was nice. SERVICE: Service was a bit lax. There were hardly any patrons in the place, so I don't understand how they could have been too busy to give us more attention. FOOD: The food was definitely good, but the portions seemed a bit stingy for the prices. When you've got amazing steakhouses and large tourist restaurants nearby that serve large portions of meat, you need to find a way to keep up with portion sizes. Charcuterie plate was tiny. We ordered about 4 types of charcuterie for a table of 8-9 of us, and it was not nearly enough for everyone to enjoy each dish. I wish the server would have warned us. The carrot hummus is delicious, though. But it only came with pita, which means gluten-free me could not try it without using my fork. Ha. Overall: decent meal, lax service, great view.

Shradha A.

Was recently here for a friend's bridal shower and everything went off so well! The brunch menu was all-vegetarian and the each of the dishes was great! The place is spacious, and decorated elegantly without being kitschy, the service was a little slow but everything else was wonderful!

Thomas M.

Just had the most amazing restaurant week lunch here. The meat and cheese tray was delicious and well portioned, the ribeye burger was huge and cooked to a perfect medium per my request and the espresso creme brulee was just delicious. On top of that the service could not have been any better, a great meal all around. Based on the restaurant week menu and its pricing the value was off the charts, but I can't comment to their normal prices unfortunately.

Valerie K.

So... I have made a point to come to this establishment over the last 7 years even though I have oodles of choices available to me- I digress... I am a " foodie" a " gastronomic aficionado"... A " conneiseur of great cuisine"... By that I mean the "best slice " the most amazing " Chidog!" ( love ya Portillos) In other words- I seek and I source by choice the " creme da la creme" in the most pure form- get my drift? In any case, I made a last minute decision to come to one of my most favorite Chicago eateries (even though I felt they sold out by replacing their unique and edgy decor for a more " neutral and boringly aesthetically pleasing " color scheme to appeal to the masses.) I did this on Christmas Day-today-December 25th, 2013. A day like no other for me. You see? I have 6 children- all now adults- but we love each other's company- but because of new marriages, new homes and practicality- we decided for me not to come home until New Years because we were not lacking in the " togetherness" category since we have amazing times together regardless of a " holiday date". So we facetimed as I sat in this beautiful place I have learned to love so much- the 676. (I was a registered guest of its' hotel after all.) I had not decided to eat here- just checked in and it happened to " show up" as a possibility. So I did. Commented on the abbreviated bar menu that I knew to be so extensive- was told there was a " prefix"available exclusively for the holiday meal. Thought about it... checked it out... appealed to my culinary instincts and went for it! First course... Amazing!!! Charcuterie to beat the band- duck prosciutto,cold smoked salmon, lamb prosciutto,and pepperoni. All accompanied by an incredibly matched " ecoutrement".., doneski!! Second course... Went with the margherita flatbread-always a favorite of many- did not disappoint... Third course... Their eclectic choice of their various soups and salads. I honed in on one of my favorites here- baked potato soup- and by that I mean I have ordered it - and then ordered it again in the same sitting I was so impressed! I received it in the same manner that I was accustomed to by the server bringing it to me presented with its' " bits" in the bowl with a miniature pitcher of the liquid to be poured over it. Cool... Wait- not! Had to apologetically send it back because it resembled nothing in either taste nor texture of what I remembered- chalked it up to an abundant batch meant to feed the masses of the "prefix menu" askers and let if go. 4th course... Entree-a myriad of choices from lamb chops to walleye and chicken and steaks- the normal players in a sexy way of being presented all the while maintaining their" local and sustainable" commitment to area farmers... I elected to have the "dry aged creekstone farm ribeye" ( with a $25 imposed supplement to the already "$65 prefix cost" That was fine- never an issue for a great meal- especially one that was to take the place of my not being at home with my family for the first time in 25 years) So here is my " beef".., sorry for the digression... I ordered it medium rare- I got it medium. Was not going to say anything but decided to bring it to the attention to the server- she had the manager come to talk to me. I decide to google am image of medium rare to state my case because I have never written a review of dissatisfaction in my life, but I do believe in notifying people who pride their establishment as above par. I did so- she agreed if was not cooked to standards and walked away. Thinking she was bringing me what I ordered initially, j sipped my wine awaiting the promised ribeye with my chosen temperature... Nothing... ANC then she-the manager- appeared and stated she would deduct 50% from my bill for the mistake again reiterating it was not cooked to order. I accepted her gesture while saying I did not require a discount- just wanted to finish my meal with the entree requested. Apparently we had a misunderstanding or a miscommunication because when I inquired from the server what was to happen she stated that the manager was taking 50% off my steak- for the mistake... But the steak that I did not ask for I was receiving a discount even though I could not eat it? ( and those of you who know how you like your steaks done- Medium is not a " happy medium" to put in your mouth. So here I am paying for a $150 plus meal that I was not offered the alternative to enjoy- just a " half-off" special of a steak I have no desire to chew its' toughened center!... Oh well- at least I have a Baileys and coffee w/ their espresso creme brûlée to enjoy- just wanted my damn steak 'cause after all it's Christmas! Sorry foodies- did not want to go all " bah humbug" on you- but I feel bewildered at the situation. I know a saying that goes " it is not how bad you f@ck up- but how well you recover". Any other fine dining restaurant would have rectified the situation by replacing their mistake.... ???

Laila C.

Mother's Day brunch without any moms :( My bf's aunt was busy and neither of our moms live around here so we decided to take ourselves out for a nice Mother's Day! $60/person brunch that included huge cocktail shrimps, delicious homemade smoked salmon and charcuterie, melt in your mouth short ribs and OYSTERS! My boyfriend literally ate 2 dozen oysters and I ate 3 pounds of meat, therefore this was the best mother's day brunch EVER.

Jennie C.

Strange how close this restaurant is to my office and I never had the chance to go. Well tonight, I finally did. Thanks to a special event where Bordeaux wine makers came & showcased their wines, we had our own prix fixe menu, with 2 choices each for appetizer and dessert, and the short rib entree. I started with the tomato and Michigan white bean soup, which was beautifully presented and boldly flavored. I usually shy away from the strong taste of goat cheese, but the goat cheese on the long "crouton" actually blends in perfectly with the strong soup. I found only 1 bean in my soup, which was actually a plus in my book as I'm not much of a bean person. My only quibble with the soup was how dangerous the long crisp crouton was, perched precariously on the bowl. I made a big mess around my plate when I tried to transfer it (ok...I'm just trying to blame someone else for my own clumsiness). The short rib was one big hunk of meat, and oh-so-tender. The chef later came out and said they were shooting for "spoon-only" texture, no knife&fork needed. I totally agree. It had a beautiful & sweet sauce on it, paired with rainbow chard, sweet parsnip puree and some roasted root veggies. Chef even printed out several recipes on request. I'm just gonna say it had 15 ingredients, of which 7 are stocked in my kitchen. All in all, very impressed. The only letdown was the dessert: chocolate truffle mousse cake. The "mousse" was heavy and flat, and the chocolate cake way too dense (though moist). Having had quite a few excellent chocolate desserts in a row in the past 2 months, I couldn't get through half of this one. I'd be interested to come back and try more dishes, but I'll skip dessert.

Allie P.

This place is great in service, ambiance, food, and drinks. Their salad with goat cheese, nuts and balsamic vinaigrette is amazing! The lamb is a flavor experience for the palette - cooked to perfection. Watermelon Mojito - great balance of the fresh melon with the tequila. This restaurant knows flavor - and isn't shy to show it.

Parker K.

This is a decent enough place. The service was good, it wasn't crowded, and the view of Michigan avenue is superb. In terms of the food, mine (pork chops) was the best pork chops I've ever had. The sides it came with were also delicious. My spouse's dish (salmon) was good enough, just nothing special. The pina colada we ordered was only partially blended, which was disappointing. We ordered the chocolate cake for dessert, which was honestly the worst chocolate cake either of us had ever tasted. It tasted like cardboard with store-bought cherry goop on top. Thankfully the waiter took it off our bill (we each had one bite and couldn't eat any more) but it was still unfortunate.

Mike P.

Evening "bar food" was average, the drinks were good. Overpriced, but good. Of course, that's what you'd expect for a hotel bar in a hotel like the Omni. The breakfast buffet was high quality. Wonderful presentation and great taste.

Jason B.

Most reviews here are about dinner but I highly recommend this place for it's breakfast. Farmer style jams,butters,spreads and omelets made however you want with only local ingredients. The bread is fantastic (and this is coming from a European!!). If you want a great start of the day while you're visiting Chicago, start here...

Tracy A.

short version: this place is amazing. longer version: my girlfriend and i went for a late dinner, around 9:30pm, right before Christmas. we both ordered two items and drinks/cocktails. sure, it was pricey, but so worth it. (i'm also more than happy to pay a bit more for good, quality, fresh and local food.. which this definitely was) my girlfriend (who is very picky about her food, btw) noted that her beef tenderloin was possibly the best she ever had. she also ordered a kale salad that was no longer on the menu, but the kitchen made it for her anyways (and in her own words they "nailed it"). i had the best beet salad i've ever eaten and a braised beef dish that melted. in. my. mouth. my beef came with root vegetables that were perfectly done and seasoned. besides the food, the service was amazing, even being so late in the evening. we will definitely be back whenever we're in the area... this place is a hidden gem.

Samantha C.

Attentive service, fresh and delicious items, a perch over Michigan Avenue -- it's all good. My husband and I have had several special meals here, and we keep coming back.

Tara P.

I have come here for lunch, dinner, and at times for an afternoon tea/drink with a cheese plate. Food is amazing. The best variety of choices on the menu. Nothing I ever had was over seasoned, salty, just plain fresh tasting. I love their grilled salmon and a great choice of combination of cheeses with their tasty flatbread. You also know where the cheese comes from because its written right beside each selection, along with many of their main dishes the same. I also love their ice tea, along with their fresh smoothies. It's great sitting in one of the booths overlooking Michigan Ave. But if you want to sit more formal there is a dining room for lunch and dinner, etc. For afternoon relaxing, sit in the booths in the bar area. I am not giving it 5 stars because every time I eat there, there is never a hostess to seat us and we are left standing for about 5 or more minutes and the workers at the bar ignore us as if we are not there, so we finally walk in ourselves and practically seat ourselves. Service is also very slow and waiters are not attentive and seem disinterested. You're kind of on your own when ordering, cause they do not offer much information about selections on the menu. Otherwise, the food is great, along with the atmosphere.

Brett S.

Stopped in for a cocktail with my lady because another yelper said there's a sexy view of the Apple Store... We were able to soak in the view of Michigan Ave. and enjoy some martinis. Tasty bleu cheese stuffed olives. We ordered some meats and cheeses, which were accompanied by house-made jam spreads. All were tasty, but quite small portions. Turned into a rather pricey cocktail hour, but the décor, food and view of the Magnificent Mile were all good.

Mickiela M.

Delish! Stunning view of city with wall to wall windows...So as soon as you walk in your in for a good experience..Greeted by the staff in a very genuine way .. ordered food & served all in VERY timely manner... The food is prepared perfectly and looks so beautiful you dont want to eat it lol

Marie B.

So, I confess ~ I love food...not just any food either. I love really, really good food...and I had one of the best restaurant meals in my life here! I have dined at French Laundry, Tru and many of the fabulous places in America...and I loved every minute of it. So, imagine my surprise when ~ for a mere $33 ~ I had a divinely delicious 3 Course Meal. My friend had the Rice Soup~ it was served in a gorgeous odd shaped bowl with a yummy Spring Roll that said friend (who is a wonderful, chic and well traveled older man) pronounced it the best food he had ever tasted. I had the Butternut Squash Soup ~ which was very, very good. But, the dish that was practically orgasmic was the Walleye dish ~ yes, Walleye. This was the most flavorful, wonderfully cooked, delcious entree...ever! While the dessert was yummy and another juxtaposition of flavors, the Walleye stole the show Friend observed...if this is what the chef does for the budget meal, what are his other dishes like? Hmmmmmmmm we intend to find out!

Anne B.

Cheese. Holy goodness, the cheese.

Tim H.

Great view of Michigan ave from the dining room. Food and service were great in my opinion. A little pricey(15-20/head for brunch) given location and fact that it is in the Omni hotel. The bread basket they start you with has what appear to be luxurious home made wheat thins that are delicious! The burger was the best sit down restaurant burger I have had in the last year. The burger was fat, juicy, and nicely charred on the outside. Instead of fries, they met my vegetable request and gave me a side of carrots, brocollini, and asparagus that was perfectly steamed and salted. The initial reason I came was to try the PB&J waffle panini. This is a very novel concept. I believe they use homemade waffles, fill them with peanut butter and jelly, then press the waffle slices together in a panini press. I thought this was good, but it wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be. Either my expectations were too high or the burger was so good it overshadowed the waffle sandwich. Regardless, if you don't mind this price point, I highly recommend 676 in the Omni. I will be back.

Sue K.

What a beautiful beautiful view into downtown Chicago. Majority of seats, I would say, are close to the window, so every seat is great. The decor is nice, colorful, but sophisticated. For all that, i added one more star. The food was good - the dishes were flavorful..but that may have also because I kept choosing dishes with flavorful cheese haha. My favorite dishes were the crabcakes (but who doesn't love good crabcake) and the tomato and white bean soup. The truffle-y taste was great. The staff was very nice, attentive, and helpful. The music was ...top hits. Great for the young ones like me..but it didn't go well with the decor and atmosphere of the place. It made me giggle haha.

Mark T.

Went here with a group of friends to mark the end of Restaurant week (sniff). I had never heard of this place before, but after dining here last night I came out impressed. My week of the never ending food coma(aka restaurant week) ended with a bang. The place is on the fourth floor of the Omni hotel, so walking in you get the feel of a "hotel restaurant" (I felt like I was in the middle of a business trip or something). The space is quite large, and luckily our group got seated at a table overlooking Michigan Avenue. It was quite the view, especially for an early dinner on a Sunday night. Service was great; there was minimal wait between courses. Now for the food. The best part for me was the meat and cheese appetizer; they brought out for the table two boards with different types of meat/fish and cheeses; aged cheddar, brie and others on one board and sausage, bacon & salmon on the other. Each also had its own spread, sauce or chutney that were in these tiny jars (I guess they had elves make them?) and served on a pita or cracker. The fun part was mixing and matching the food with a different spread. Oh, the flavors. I ordered the whitefish for a main course, served on a bed of apple slices. I didn't get what the sauce was that went with it but I loved the entire dish. The side caesar salad was good too. Finally, the pear cake that I got for dessert was topped with whipped cream and served in a glass jar on top of a piece of wood cut in a circle(literally). It was a nice ending to a fantastic dinner. The ambiance of the place suggests that this place is somewhat pricey. However I wouldn't mind coming back if there was a discount involved.

Joe E.

676 Restaurant & Bar has one of the best views overlooking the Magnificent Mile. I see this restaurant as a hidden gem that focuses on locally grown vegetables, locally sourced meats, and homemade everything else. Unfortunately, the food can either be amazing or very disappointing. I have honestly had some of my favorite appetizers at this restaurant, but I have also experienced some entrees that I would never want again. It is a great classy atmosphere and a great place for larger groups to come and enjoy a nice meal but use this entry to stay away from some of their dining options!

Iman W.

I can't speak on the restaurant, but I did try the outdoor cafe. I ordered a turkey wrap and a pomegranate margarita that came in the form of a pomegranate martini, but that didn't bother me any. The food and drink came far quicker than I thought it would. And it looked pretty. I appreciate an attractive meal from time to time. I'm pretty traditional, so reading some of the ingredients for their dishes made me pause at first, but I took a chance. The turkey wrap had apple on it...I typically keep my fruit and my sandwiches separate, but this worked. It blended well with the honey mustard to give the wrap a mild sweet flavor, and it made the sandwich taste even fresher. The martini consisted of POM juice, Patron, something else I forget, and cilantro salt. Cilantro salt. Cilantro? Word?? It actually worked, gave the drink a kick, a little spiciness that I was digging. So yay for taking chances! Maybe one of these days I'll venture inside to try the actual restaurant.

Morgan M.

We went to 676 on Christmas Day. We had a 3rd person in our party and overall it was great food and a good experience. The service was well done but did have a hint of hotel service to it...(676 is in the Omni Hotel) but got the job done. Perhaps my favorite part of the prix fixe menu was the charcuterie plate for the table to share. We all tried the items together and it really set us up for a great rest of the meal. By the time we left we were all completely stuffed but just as you should be on Christmas Day. The other courses were very good as well and they did have a large selection of craft beers as well as mocktails for me. I'm not sure we will be back to 676 in the near future due to the sheer volume of places in Chicago that we want to try, but we always appreciate a chef and restaurant that considers where ingredients come from and 676 certainly did that.

Katherine M.

We were taken here by a friend visiting from another country who wanted to try a good restaurant in a hotel. This is it. Very good flavorful food, kind of small portions on main meals but starters fairly decent size and salads really delicious. For taste the food is excellent. Recommend beef/steaks, the salad-based starters Wish they had more wait staff on, but still accommodating. Food is 5-star but not enough staff and pricey knocks it back to 4.

Sherah B.

I like this place, if only for their cucumber mojitos. All I can say is-they rock. Everyone I was with ordered the pomegranate margarita, tasted my mojito, and then ordered that. It's incredible and basically gave me a foodgasm right there on the spot. Their flatbreads (esp. the shrimp one) are also delish and I loved the creme brulee. Yummy! The staff was also very nice and gave the 7 of us a free shot in honor of my friend's bachelorette party!

Rob L.

Food is really good if you're craving something creative with attention to detail. I was skeptical going into it but I was impressed with the quality of the food and the very creative dishes. Obviously the cook understands food very much. Marguerita flatbread was awesome as was the cheese plate. Prices are a bit steep but not a deal-breaker. If you're hungry, it will cost some bucks to get full.

Eric C.

The best part is the cheese and charcuterie. Great presentation and interesting pairings with the jams, chutneys, etc. The rest of the menu is pretty good. The big downside is that it looks and feels like a hotel restaurant. The chairs are like what you would find in an airport Marriott ballroom. And very slow service...

Colleen C.

Well, I just don't like hotel restaurants. I mean it's fine if say....you are staying at a hotel out of town, but in Chicago? I don't know, I just prefer a bit more off the beaten path...but, alas I was invited for a networking dinner, and of course with the Restaurant Week menus all over the city (my only night I took advantage of it), this was a good option. The strangest dish of the evening was the salmon over risotto. It was so citrusy it was all I could taste. It kind of icked me out, and honestly when I think back to the meal all I can do is make that sour face you get when you get a chunk of lemon. Yeah, that face. It kind of marred the whole meal, in my honest estimation. However the filet with ravioli over the top was delicious, and the tart at the end very large and creamy. (face slowly unpuckers) So, for.... One glass of prosecco, one glass of wine, coffee, Diet Coke (god, I'm a beverage champion, eh?), the RW menu (3 courses)...and an added 20 perecent gratuity it was $80. A bit pricey for a random Tuesday evening, and I much rather would have spent it elsewhere...but, the company was stellar, and the service was nothing short of impeccable, so they win points there most definitely. It's a hotel restaurant, and if you are staying (or live) downtown, it's definitely a decent option. However, I found it to be a bit bland in terms of character and intrigue, and at the price point it just doesn't stand out for me...even during Restaurant Week! (end grouchy streak)

Lyndsey B.

Yum yum yum in my tum tum! I went to 676 with my husband for a late lunch. The restaurant was pretty empty (only one other table) so we got sat right away, and in front of the wonderful view of Michigan Ave. Ambiance points for that. The water glasses were really dirty w/ crumbs and such floating in the water, but other than that our experience was awesome. We started with a meat plate, Lamb Bacon, Goat Pepperoni and Buffalo Sausage, the Lamb Bacon was my favorite, it was served with a delicious Mint Dijon Mustard, SO GOOD! For our entree, we split the Confit Duck Flatbread and the Angus Beef Brisket Melt. The Brisket was AMAZING! A huge portion, unless you have a big appetite, remember to share, homemade pickels were good (not a huge pickle fan but def enjoyed these), the bread was even flavorful! I was not a huge fan of the Confit Duck Flatbread, the duck was shredded which made the already gamey meat quite tough, and the apple cider vinagarette was very very sweet. All in all we had a good experience, the food was good, and the prices were decent for downtown Chicago. We will return again for dinner next time.

Andrea R.

Tucked away on the 4th floor of the Omni Hotel there's a good chance you don't even know that this restaurant exists. At least I had no idea and I consider myself "in the know" when it comes to the restaurant scene in Chicago. The $32 prix fixe menu of 6 courses (yes, that's 6!) for restaurant week lured me in with a group of lovely ladies. I've been eating out for Chicago restaurant week every night this week so for the sake of fitting into my jeans I decided ahead of time I'd opt out of the 6 course menu and order something from their regular menu. Of course when I got there I was convinced that the courses were really small (really just samples) and to try it. And I"m always one to succumb to peer pressure when it comes to food. I may just need to buy bigger jeans... I ended up being very happy with my 6 course menu...and it really was the perfect portion size. Here are all the details: Hot Rock Shrimp: got to cook my own shrimp, which was fun. And tasty! 676 Green Salad: Full of almonds and goat cheese- yum! Tomato and White Bean Soup: My favorite dish of the evening! Seared Atlantic Salmon: Had a very strong citrus taste, which I didn't mind, but not for you if you're not a citrus lover Chicken (was supposed to be filet, but I swapped it for chicken): Also delish Navel Orange Tart for dessert: I didn't think I was a tart person, but maybe I am because this totally hit the spot! The restaurant was pretty much empty (like i said...most people don't know about it) so we got lots of attention from our servers, although I thought there was a bit too much time between the shrimp course and everything else. Then again, we were a large party and when that's the case I always expect things to move along a bit slower. They were extremely nice in letting us switch up things from the prix fixe dinner. Examples: chicken instead of filet for me, vegetarian options for a vegetarian member of our party, and a chocolate dessert instead of the tart for someone else. Although she really missed out on that tart! I don't think I"ll ever get another deal here like I did last night, but now 676 has been put on my radar I may just go back to try the regular menu.

Andy R.

Stopped here simply because of the Yelp reviews. So glad I did! The fact that it's inside the Omni hotel really makes you feel exclusive. Prices aren't bad for what you get - it definitely feels like an impressive French influenced fine dining experience. The view over Michigan Ave makes for some of the best people-watching I've ever had. My date and I ordered two items from the cheese menu and three "shareables." We could have definitely gotten by with two, but glad we got three because our last choice, the margherita flatbread, was outstanding. We expected the grilled scallops and crab cakes to be top notch (otherwise they'd leave them off the menu, right?) but the flatbread really surprised me. I honestly want to go back for a drink and that flatbread at this very moment. The perfectly salted and soft mozzarella, pesto... ahhh. Check out the specials on their website too.

Brian K.

Made a reservation on a Sunday night for 6:30. We arrived on time and waited patiently for a host to come and seat us. A server and the bartender both looked our way and proceeded to have a conversation without stopping to let someone know we needed to be sat. After about 5 minutes I went to the bartender and informed him of our reservation; he said someone would be over shortly to seat us. We waited another 5 minutes and no one came to seat us, so we left. In the 10-15 minutes we were there, the only time a staff person spoke to us was when I went to the bar. What a waste of our time.

Trevor M.

Fast service, good food. Try their white bean tomato soup its awesome, their flat breads are also really good.

Ryan K.

If you're stuck in this hotel, this is the place to go because its the only place here. I didn't really like the food or wine selection either.

Lauren C.

My favorite thing about Restaurant Week is that it leads me to places I wouldn't normally try. My friend and I came here today for lunch and walked away stuffed and happy! We both opted to take advantage of the pre fixe Restaurant Week menu. Here's what we chose to delight our tastebuds; First course: - Butternut squash soup (me): This was incredibly flavorful and thick. I really could've had an entire meal of just that soup. The soup was poured over some pieces of pheasant and thin strips of apple. The combination of butternut squash and apple was perfect! - 676 Salad (my budday): This salad looked phenomenal, with blueberries and goat cheese. Second course: - Lake Superior Whitefish Salad Melt with fries (me): Delicious. So freaking good. I could've eaten two of these sandwiches. Presentation is cute - the sandwiches come out on wood platters and the fries are in a basket that looks like a fryer. - Turkey Panini Club with chips (my budday): This looked amazing, and was large enough so that my friend was able to take half of it home. The chips are cut so that they look like little waffle fries - yum! Third course: - S'mores Pudding (me): I am secretly a six year old who could eat s'mores all day. The toasted marshmallow was the perfect topping for this chocolate pudding/graham cracker concoction. - Vanilla and Cinnamon Creme Brulee (my budday): When I come back to 676, I'm getting this. My friend got two little dishes of creme brulee - one vanilla and one cinnamon. Two chocolate hazelnut cookies came on the side. Service was overall good, but we did have one minor glitch - my friend needed a soda refill and it appeared that she was forgotten. Besides that, everything was perfect! I would definitely come to 676 again, possibly for dinner next time!

Kathleen M.

676 Restaurant had everything I was looking for from the view of Michigan Avenue to the food and the service. I thought the place itself would look a lot different, because it definitely reminds me of a restaurant hotel ( and I don't like hotel décor to begin with). We went during Restaurant Week and you definitely get your money's worth for a four-course meal at $45/person. The presentation of the food from the appetizers all the way to dessert was consistent, looked great, and was clean. My server ( I wish I remembered his name) was amazing from beginning to end. He always checked up on us, suggested great food, and was always smiling. The food was great. We were full after the second course, brought a lot of the food home. We ordered dessert, but they brought out an extra piece of cake with a candle for my birthday, which I thought was very thoughtful. We would suggest this place to all our friends, and cannot wait to go back in March because the manager said there would be a new menu.

Cole D.

This review is based on going in for cocktails: Pros: Friendly staff Creative ideas for cocktails Overlooks Michigan Ave and has a view of the John Hancock Tower Cons: Pricey Drink menu is pretty small, so on you to come up with some ideas Very limited couch space, some of which has deep seats that are not comfortable

Jennifer H.

Went for dinner on a Thursday as within walking distance of our hotel and had respectable vegetarian menu online with decent reviews. It was half full and we snagged a good window table, I got the view of Mich Ave. Service was decent, not great. Atmosphere was pretty good. Food was middling. Sounded better on paper than it tasted. Started with Brussel sprout flatbread, which was the best tasting thing all night but still not out of this world. Kale salad was way too sweet and only ate half. Hubby had steak- too salty for him and under par. I had gnocchi which was bland. Overall I would say not worth the high prices, I can get much better food back home in Ohio. I ordered a raspberry martini and it was very good. My hubby hated his goose island pale ale. The best part is the view but only half the table can enjoy it. I would skip it unless you go for drinks or the charcuterie and cheese boards which we wish we had ordered.

Adam P.

Usually don't take the time to review a place, but here it is... PRO's: Atmosphere and ambiance is great. Very elegant and zen, looks out right over Michigan Ave. CON's: Service. I totally understand that servers have more than one table and being one myself, sometimes you cannot always be available. I can let that go once, twice, probably three times throughout a meal and I won't worry about. We had to wait 25 minutes between placing our drink order and then meal order. Then to top off the night, we waited a 30-40 minutes to get our check. Granted there was a party of 12 next to us, but come on...maybe there was a private party behind a secret passage in the wall the guy was attending to, I don't know... Finally when I got my check, he charged me for the filet when I had gotten the Strip. I was too fed up at this point to mention anything, just wanted to get the hell out of there. Recommendations: Go down to Ruth Chris, pay a couple extra bucks to enjoy yourself. Won't be going back to this place unless I have to.

Suzanne G.

The reviews on Yelp lead me to try this restaurant. They are known for their locally sourced food and interesting spins on otherwise traditional dishes. While waiting to be seated, we perused the bar menu appetizers. I didn't realize these wouldn't be offered in the dining room and if I came back, I would probably stay in the bar and have snacks & drinks. In the dining room, we had Heirloom Tomato Confit -- which all we could taste was the oil-- not the favorite at our table, but we liked that it was served in a glass jar. We also had the Lake Erie Walleye & Crab "Cakes" which were deep-fried and tasted more like fish than crab. The Shrimp Flatbread was delicious - served on a cutting board and perfectly crisp crust. The other favorite was the bread service - crackers and fresh bread. Simple, but delicious. The atmosphere was nice, they had an older crowd from the hotel dining that evening so the energy was low. Request a table with a view - great people watching!

2011 RESTAURANT WEEK REVIEW Decided to try this place out, never have been here, mostly b/c it's a "hotel" restaurant on Michigan Ave and it never seemed that it was a go to place- Got in right away w/ our reservations, place wasn't that packed, got seated next to the window, not a big deal but it helped when I had to wait forever for the first course to come out- SETTING: Hotel feeling, clouds painted on the ceiling and lights that change colors inside-It's amusing to look out the window and watch idiots try to run across Michigan Ave when they don't have the walk sign-Exposed kitchen that connects to the bar, kind of odd- FOOD: Did the 3 course meal, salad, short ribs and brownie- Waited 15 minutes for my salad to come out, these weren't fancy salads, just normal green salads-I was starving and by the 10 minute mark I was like "come on!" Salad was good and fresh, so no complaint on the taste- Entrees: the short rib, it only took about 8 minutes for it to come out, so not bad-It was very tender but it needed a lot of pepper to give it a seasoned taste- Dessert: My brownie came as 2 sticks, like Twix bars in a mason jar, bottom filled with some whipped cream and I think caramel and I had to use a spoon that was almost the size of the jar to get it out, kind of pain and I got stuff all over my hands- I know I won't dine here again, nor will I recommend it, was the food bad, no, is it memorable, no did it take forever...yes! Just very plain yet good hotel food for those who aren't used to the good places downtown to eat at- The whole time I was mad that I didn't go to Mercadito or Merlo on Maple, places I wanted to try and have a feeling it would have been better-

Adrienne K.

Great place to meet a friend for a cocktail or two. Not the all night spot, but a good starting place. Wonderful ambiance of the city lights and the 4th floor view of Michigan Avenue.

Jeff A.

Great Service, and really thats all that matters! Soft, subtle, and full of liquor, my friend and I were waiting for our out of town guests staying at The Omni, and were pleasantly occupied by good drinks and great service! I spotted a new tequila, the bar tender went ahead and let me try a couple without me even asking, and it worked because I ordered a good pour and will be buying some for my bar, ORO De Jalisco, it rocked! She had a deeply poured wonderfully made Grey goose L'Orange and soda with lime, it was deep, and it was good! I would catch a drink here again for sure!

Dustin G.

I came to 676 with a friend visiting from out of town. We wanted to go out for a nice expensive dinner on the Mile and really have a special night. We would have had a better dinner at McDonald's. The food was terrible. Completely inedible. When we complained to our waiter, he did nothing but take our plates. When we complained to the restaurant they asked us to come back again. I think not. My friend ordered a medium rare steak. What she got was a hunk of meat that looked like it had been hacked up by a machete then cooked all day. It was burned beyond what even a novice chef would call medium-rare or even medium-well. We ordered a lobster appetizer and it smelled like rotten fish. I ordered a chicken pasta dish and had what tasted like dry, microwaved chicken in Ragu al fredo sauce. The service was awful. There was only one other table but they still couldn't keep our water glasses full. We skipped desert and went to the Signature Room for a night cap. We should have had dinner there. The price would have been the same but the food would have been good. 676 is just terrible. Try Grand Luxe Cafe for a similar style of food but properly cooked. Update: After being contacted by the owner more than once suggesting I reviewed the wrong restaurant, I checked their menu. It seems to have changed greatly but I know I ate at 676 at the Omni hotel. I went over a year ago and the overcooked steak, the lobster/asparagus appetizer served in an eggshell, and the chicken pasta dish (it had some other name like chicken carbonara) were all served. They've been offering me gift cards to come back in and give them another chance. Sorry, someone should have acted like they cared on that night when I first complained. We even left notes on the receipt hoping someone in power would read them. I left out the worst part...they upped my tip to 20% without my consent. I had to call the next day and tell them to lower it back down and that while the poor food was my main concern, the absolute disregard for customer service led to the small tip. I will not ever eat at this place again. Maybe they've changed but my experience was bad and I will not remove this review. People should know about my experience. They seem truly apologetic so try them if you must, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Diana B.

My fiancee and I wanted to go out for Chicago Restaurant Week, and I chose a place on Michigan Avenue, so we could stroll a bit. I had never heard of 676 in 14 years of living in Chicago, but I really liked the menu the chef had prepared for Restaurant Week. He incorporates a lot of local foods, including meats from Miller's and Slagel Family Farm. My fiancee was game for the unknown. When we arrived, we did have to wait several minutes for the hostess to appear, but discovered it was because it is a long walk through the bar area to the seating area. We weren't in a hurry, so I didn't mind. We were seated in front of the window, but the table was placed so that only one person has the view. The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant, with a big open kitchen (which I love). Our waiter was fantastic. He helped a great deal with the wine selection, being honest. We wanted a bottle of red, but they didn't have a lot of more affordable selections (under $50 a bottle), except for those from South America. We were wavering between a Malbec and Carmenere, and he had tried them both and gave his honest assessment. The Malbec we went with was good - smooth, mellow and medium-bodied. A good drinking wine, which is just how he described it. We enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the 676 salad and the shrimp flatbread. The salad was tasty - the blueberry dressing was not overdone and the crunchy candied almonds contrasted nicely with a very fine quality goat cheese. My fiancee liked it, even though he has this thing against fruit in his salads. The shrimp flatbread was delish! The bread itself is airy and light, and the cream cheese from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor was smooth and rich. It is a huge portion and can be an entree, almost like a personal pizza "light". For our entrees, I ordered the Goose Island Root Beer Ham with pork loin, baked apple slices, mustard greens and a mustard vin sauce. There were also these baby onions that burst in your mouth with a satisfying sweetness...I loved my dish. My fiancee doesn't like cured meats and felt the ham tasted too close to bacon. For me it was like a thick piece of good Canadian bacon with a slight sweetness from the root beer. I liked the contrasting bitterness of the mustard greens and mustard sauce. The pork loin was perfectly cooked and quite moist and flavorful. My fiancee ordered the Open Range Chicago Strip Steak. The kitchen cooked it perfectly to medium rare, and it was full of spice and very tasty. It was a big piece of steak. The popcorn was actually good - and garlicky. The polenta was creamy and the shitake mushrooms were a cool addition. The baby onions also made an appearance in his dish and again were heavenly. For dessert, my fiancee ordered the honey ice cream and I had the carrot cake (again with Zingerman's cream cheese frosting). I have to say I was disappointed with the carrot cake. Definitely not what I was expecting. It seemed to be undercooked on the inside, and there were way too many raisins. I like my carrot cake traditional - with layers of cream cheese frosting. This one had a little bit smeared on top. The crispy cinnamon sugar "chips" on top were yummy, and I dipped those in the cream cheese frosting and didn't finish dessert. Not like me! My fiancee's ice cream was yummy, but the caramel they layered into the mason jar froze and was hard and difficult to eat. Overall, I would say it was a pleasant discovery. The chef can work on the desserts a bit, but the food is inventive, local and wonderfully prepared. I have no complaints about the service, either. We took an hour and a half for dinner, which I think is a perfect amount of time. Someone else complained that the salads took 10 minutes to arrive. That is not that long! Enjoy your drink and nibble on the fresh baked bread or crackers they place on the table. A meal should be an experience, otherwise - go to McDonald's!

Andrea Y.

I had the traditional Eggs Benedict with a mimosa. Both were just ok; nothing special and definitely not worth the hefty price tag. The service was also average. However, the decor and the presentation was lovely.

Pam N.

676 is in the Omni Hotel on the 4th floor. Little nervous about eating in a hotel restaurant but let me assure you my nervousness was ridiculous. Loved everything about this restaurant - the view of Michigan Avenue, the atmosphere (quiet yet stylish), attention to detail in quality of food and presentation. We did Brunch (ordered off the menu instead of the buffet). Great way to spend the morning. Will definitely go back.

Jules D.

Party of 4, Tuesday evening...only a few tables seated...this place was not busy at all On the positive: + great view of Michigan Avenue + clean and spacious place Room for Improvement: - service is not that personal, rushed which was surprising with the low activity that night - food is average - over-priced for quality There are better places in the city.

Roxanne A.

My friends and I went here to experience Chicago Restaurant Week. Now, Restaurant Week can be hit or miss with the menus being smaller or less than good version of the full price menu. I am pleased to say that was not the case here at 676 Restaurant and Bar. Now, we came in expecting to pay $33 for 3 courses, but we got four. They changed it so now you get 4 courses for $33 and 4 courses (with premium entree) for $44. The Meat and Cheese appetizer was really good. Each cheese or meat was paired with a sauce, chutney, spread that came in cute little jars. They were all delicious with my favorites being the goat cheese and the lamb bacon. Then came the bread basket and the soup or salad course. I chose the potato soup and it was an entertaining presentation. The waiter poured the soup over the potatoes right in front of me. With only 2 courses complete, everyone at the table was already full, and we haven't even gotten to the entree. Now, this was a surprise. Our entrees seemed to be full sized entrees, which can be around the $28. I couldn't believe it. I got the Pigs and Chips option and the pork chop was really good, the pork belly (2) was mouth-wateringly delicious, and the sausage was great. This was all presented on a cutting board which kinda gave me the feeling of being at home with my grandma in the kitchen. There were also rosemary chips which I didn't get to eat a lot of since I was full. My friends got the half chicken and whitefish respectively and loved theirs. We couldn't even finish so we had half of our entrees wrapped up. They gave us our leftovers in very chic takeaway boxes with handles. Finally, the dessert came. I got the pear cake and it came in a jar. It was delicious. Everything was delicious and I feel like we robbed off the restaurant with the amount we paid for restaurant week. The presentation for everything was really interesting since they seemed to want to give a rustic feel to the food like cutting boards instead of plates or jars instead of bowls. You also forgot you were in a hotel restaurant. The service was impeccable, the food was really great, and the ambiance was amazing. I would definitely come here again for restaurant week or if someone else was paying. This is a great option to dining on the Mag mile that's not a chain restaurant. Come for restaurant week if you can, but if you have the funds, come here just to dine. The experience is well worth it.

Mihir P.

I add this to my list of boring names for a restaurant/bar. Maybe about 15 years ago it was trendy to name a restaurant related to its address but now it's just lazy. The restaurant is located in the Omni Hotel. You need to take the elevator to the 4th floor. The decor is nice yet plain but could be so much better to be congruent with the view and large space. It could be so much more romantic or hip after they serve dinner if they dim the lights - just to start. The drinks are good. I had a mojito. My date ordered one of their signature fruity martinis. She seemed to enjoy it. She also ordered the foie gras and loved it. Overall it was quiet and the staff was older. It's a nice place but I got the feeling that people over 40 would enjoy it more.

Mark R.

The view and locarion of this place is fantastic. I ordered the salmon and bar none was the best u have had... almost a carmel flavor. My daughter ordered the bone in ribeye and it was hufe and delicious. I will definately come here again.

Darrell S.

I went here last night with a good friend for drinks and appetizers after work. Everything was good, but they did up our gratuity from about 16% to 20% reflected on our credit card statements . I do not like this practice. We left the tip based on the service received. A 16% tip was a proper tip with all things considered. We had to ask for water after ordering a spicey dish. We had been there over an hour at that point. Another appetizer never arrived. On their behalf, they brought the appetizer, once reminded, and did waive the cost. The waitress was attentive with the drinks and very knowledgeable about the menu items. Still, if an establishment is going to raise a gratuity then they should put it on the check before payment is made and more importantly: The service should be flawless. Having to remind our server about items ordered when they didn't show up is not what I would call flawless service. It shows polishing is needed and the tip reflected it. The experience was enjoyable overall, but I won't hurry back based on this practice. It's the Magnificient Mile. The 676 Restaurant & Bar is not the only game in town or even on the block.

Taylor E.

Came here with a group of friends during restaurant week and left both very full and very impressed. The starter plates - selected meats and cheeses with an accompanying spread or sauce for each included some very inspiring pairings. For the appetizer, I had an arugula/goat cheese/blueberry vinagrette salad that was tasty if not particularly interesting, but my friend's tomato/white bean soup was truly special. My entree of roast beef was delicious - perfectly tender, cooked in a tangy reduction, and accompanied with fresh vegetables, and my other friend ordered a hearty pork dish that was great. Dessert was less memorable.

Scott R.

No complaints here!!! The food was wonderful, from the appetizers to the salad/soup to the main course and finally the dessert. I love eclectic food and 676's food is just that, and they hit it on the head. The pork chop was the thickest I've ever had, seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. Great variations of typical american cuisine that includes unexpected yet delicious combinations of flavors (the mint & lime which topped my cinnamon ice cream & apple crisp was AMAZING, for example). The service was extremely good, both our server and an attending manager were helpful, friendly, and timely, while not over bearing. We were offered a tour of the kitchen and met the executive chef. I've never had that experience and it really put the cherry on top of the whole experience. If you your a foodie and/or just love trying place after place, this is a must. The only thing keeping it from a 5 star rating is that I can't just toss out 5 stars to every good place, I have to save those for my absolute favorite.

Zack F.

This is a cool place to hang out. They have a great view and you can watch people and traffic as the day passes. The seating and decor are chic. Drinks were good, the snack food was better than average with nice presentation.

Charles W.

A great Valentine's day spot. Although that information is probably useless to anyone for the next 11 months. It was nice to look out over Michigan Ave, despite having to look @ the dreadful Apple store. The prix fixe menu was absolutely delicious. Only negative was they could probably use an interior decorator. It's like three different people came in and decorated different parts of the restaurant. But then again, I don't really care.

Misse D.

I had a gift certificate from a CS event so I decided to try brunch here. With the exception of the views, it was a little lame. I often go online to look at the menu before a meal. I was pretty excited because there were so many options, many that appealed to me. When I saw the menu at the restaurant, I was confused. I could have sworn that there were many more options. My sister-in-law agreed. Sure enough, the online menu is completely different. While the food is good, it really doesn't deserve a second visit with so many better brunch options in the city.

Tracy F.

Chef Wardynski's innovative and original menu will entice and please even the pickiest of pallets. From the Hors d'Oeurves to the mouth watering dessert, each bite is sheer pleasure. At 676, Chef Wardynski blends spices and herbs, adds clever presentation and finishes with just the right dash of ingenuity with each and every course. Coupled with the ambiance of the beautiful Omni Hotel and the view of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the delicious inventions of 676's Chef Wardynski will definitely entice you to come back again. The courses not only look beautiful; they taste like no other. When in Chicago, don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Finola M.

We went to Cafe 676 (I've never eaten at the restaurant) for lunch the other day and were pleasantly surprised. While the prices are high, the quality and service meet the price. We all had a seemingly bottomless watermelon-basil lemonade, soooo good. I ate the chicken salad sandwich, with a side of delicious gazpacho. This tastes like chef-prepared food, quite a deviation from our usual Panera fare. Another friend had a really fresh salad with blueberry dressing. I will definitely come back. I think they can only seat you outside, so weather permitting.

Tony L.

Huge portions almost to the point of being obnoxious, beautiful location, friendly service. Loved "the-the burger"

Lu C.

Came here for restaurant week looking forward to its pre-fixed SIX course meal. I had always passed by this restaurant on the way to work since its located right above my fave Express on Mich. Ave. Its blue and green lights always looked pretty from outside, and its huge windows made the view onto Mich. Ave. seem amazing. Little did we know... first came the shrimp rolls- "try this amazingly creative new dish!" said the waiter- but really, it was a piece of shrimp that you had to cook urself on a hot stone, then wrap it in coleslaw and lettuce. Then, our next course came looking much larger than before, leaving us with high hopes. When we all realized at the same time that it was actually all FOUR courses at once- each course about the size of a plum, we were pretty disappointed...Three stars because the food tasted fine, but it was a meal for midgets! Who skimps out on salad too? The dessert ended up being our biggest course. Another downer- Saturday night and the place had about 5 couples total. Looks better/tastier from the outside...

Erin S.

Stopped in here after a movie to grab some appetizers and drinks. It's on the mag mile - so not necessarily my first choice, but for where it is - it's actually a pretty great place. It's in the Omni hotel - overlooking Michigan avenue. We were seated right by the window and had an amazing view and for a Saturday night it was not busy at all. The appetizers were good, we had crab cakes which were great - we also had something else that I can't remember so apparently it wasn't memorable. Drinks were strong and great! Service was right on.

Elise M.

My kind of town, Chicago is... And 676 is my kind of restaurant. Lucky me, I got to have two meals there. Lunch on a Friday and dinner on a Saturday. Occupying a nicely decorated corner on the fourth floor of the Omni Hotel, 676 offers prime views of the always bustling Michigan Ave. The dining area has a domed ceiling with a faux sky that slowly changes from one shade to another, and is bordered by the bar area and a cozy seating area with overstuffed chairs. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) Impeccable service from James during lunch, complete with sightseeing tips and plenty of good cheer. What did I have? I started with an incredible cup of coffee, presented in a huge mug with a freeform saucer and dainty spoon. Next came the smoked chicken soup ( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) with herb dumplings, generous in portion, complex and layered in flavor, but not overpowering, and accompanied by a delightfully arranged basket of bread complete with a covered ramekin of butter ( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) placed on the table and uncovered with an elegant flourish by my most adept server. The soup was more than filling, but I had also ordered the turkey and bacon on foccacia with an herbed cream cheese spread. It arrived sliced in half, and nicely arranged with a cast iron dish of the house kettle chips. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) I took as many bites as I could, all the while eyeing the lump crabcakes( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) and shrimp flatbread ( yelp.com/biz_photos/_NaP… ) my boss had ordered. James checked with us multiple times during our meal, always smiling, and the other servers made sure our water glasses were never empty, and that my coffee was always to the brim! It was a wonderful meal, and gave me the energy I needed to go and explore Chicago! I even followed some of the advice James had given me, thank goodness, because I got some amazing photos. Dinner the following evening was just as impressive in terms of food, but the service was lacking. Not lack of attention, or anything like that, but more a lack of experience? I just don't like presumptuous waiters that interrupt me mid-sentence. Maybe I was just tired and cranky. But not too tired to thoroughly enjoy my savory beef empanadas, so crispy and perfect. And definitely not too cranky to appreciate the bites I tried of the rib-eye steak my boss ordered. Such succulent falling-off-the-bone goodness, rich with flavor, crusted with an Argentinean remoulade and topped with chorizo mashed potatoes. Heaven on a plate you say? No, that would be the chocolate torte with a shot of spicy hot chocolate that I had for dessert.

Emily K.

came here for breakfast in a group and was pleasantly surprised. though i normally don't like buffets, the breakfast buffet was excellent. everything was high quality and fresh. the service was friendly and the orange juice was yummy!!

Tim T.

I was at Restaurant Week and would have to agree with Kim C's assessment. Mediocre. I was attracted to the six course (vs 3) but wished now they had just done three well. They had: Hot Rock Shrimp: The hot rock is so 1990s. And honestly is for lesser restaurants than this. The shrimp wasn't very high quality, and I couldn't save it. 676 Green Salad: Drowning in a citrusy dressing that while good kinda killed any thought of "green" or "fresh" from this offering. Tomato and White Bean Soup: I liked better than I thought. Truly liked the chef just mixed together two classic soup styles. Really good. Seared Atlantic Salmon: Highly overcooked and dry. Amateurish at best. Filet - Very good piece of meat. Navel Orange Tart for dessert: Boring, not a way to finish a meal. Service was quite good, and I have to admit that the view from my table (overlooking Michigan Avenue) made for a nice evening. From previous reviews, I know that this restaurant has great potential - I just felt like they went "cafeteria" on me during Restaurant Week.

Tim F.

It was neither good nor bad, decent flavor and menu.. right up until my entire party realized we were ill because of the food. If there's something worse for a business lunch than being sick the rest of the day, I'm not sure what it is...

Jenny R.

Excellent experience here. We're generally a little leery of restaurants located in hotels, but this one was great. Starting with the service: we dined on a Saturday evening, and brought our young (under 10) son. Sometimes we are treated like second-class citizens at nice restaurants when we bring our son, but not at this one. We ordered one cheese, one "shareable" (roasted eggplant with flatbread crackers), and one "taste" - apple fritters. The "shareable" and the "taste" were delicious and unique, and interestingly presented. The cheese was okay - I think we a got a piece that was heavy near the rind. The children's menu offered the unusual combination of being tasty AND healthy (our son gobbled up the organic vanilla yogurt with fresh berries), and the chicken "fingers" weren't the usual deep-fried variety. The mains were good. Our entrees were the roasted half-chicken, and the rootbeer ham. The chicken came with an interesting white bean stew (and delicious baby carrots in 3 colors - orange, yellow, and purple). Our two desserts were delicious without being cloying or too heavy: S'More Pudding, and a Brownie with Peanut Butter cream and salted caramel. The service was attentive, but not intrusive. The best overall meal experience I have had in awhile.

Jason P.

This is a pretty relaxed place and seemed very uncrowded at the time that we were there. I think it was even for valentine's day, but since returning for drinks in the loung area, it's one of my favorite places to hang out. They're not exceptionaly trained at making cocktails, but they sure get by. This place came highly recommended from a few friends of mine and i'll continue to go back. They are really inventive with their food menu. The soups are extermely well made, and the desserts...just amazing.

TheWindyCity P.

Originally, we stayed here two nights and only enjoyed the weekend breakfast buffet, which is awesome. We returned a few weeks later to have dinner at the 676, and let me tell you, it was awesome!. To start, the drinks are really good here. My wife had the Pomengranate Marg. Not my thing, but she reallly enjoys them here. I had the Michigan Avenue Mojito, which is regular Mojito with fresh raspberries...excellent and potent! We shared an appetizer. The Lump Crab Cakes - Grilled knob onion rémoulade and shaved corn succotash. They were very flavorful. We also shared a 676 Green Salad - Candied almond, capriole chevre and wild blueberry vinaigrette. WOW! What awesome combination! The vinaigrette complimented the goat cheese so well! For our entrees, my wife had the Grilled Maine Lobster - Fava bean, corn, heirloom tomato mâche and grilled tomato vinaigrette. For me, it was a little mushy, as if overcooked, or perhaps previously frozen. She didn't complain, but it was my detection. For my entree, I had the signature Bone-In Ribeye - Smoked onion barley, shiitake mushroom and truffle-tomato salad. Holy Crap!!! This has to be one of the city's best cuts! It is a LARGE, tender, and flavorful as ever! And the smoked onion barley side.....I could take a bath in the stuff!!!! It complimented the steak so well. Shameful to say, I couldn't finish the steak and had to take it home. I made my wife and I steak and eggs for breakfast this morning, so yeah, it is LARGE, as I said. Dessert! We shared the Chocolate Forte with raspberry sauce and hot chocolate shot with a homemade chocolate marshmallow merengue. WOW! Get it! We also had two glasses of wine with dinner, so our total bill was $154. It was a memorable dinner, better than I though it would be, except for the lobster. Still, I'd highly recommend the 676 for being innovative in the combinations and flavors.

Bonnie K.

2011 RESTAURANT WEEK REVIEW I really wanted to like this restaurant. The menu is creative and very appealing. The waiter was very eager and nice but just didn't know the menu. The bread is delicious as were all our starters. It all just tanked at the entrees. We all order whitefish. It was presented beautifully but was overcooked as well as fishy. They took it back and replaced it with our choices. The only good one was my short ribs and I have to say, it was stellar. My husbands steak was overcooked with little taste as well as the chicken my friend ordered. The sides were all great, but overall oversalted. Dessert however was absolutely delicious. The manager was great, was apologetic and did everything he could short of cooking the food himself to make it right. This is a beautiful restaurant with so much potential. I would go back for appetizers and desserts. Not a meal.

Jen P.

I went to this restaurant with a few girl friends for dinner during restaurant week. We chose this restaurant because it had the best options during restaurant week where many restaurants only give you a couple choices. Once we arrived, had a drink in the lounge over looking Michigan Avenue. It was beautiful!! I could have stayed there all day! When we were seated for dinner our server was very informative. We started with the shared plate of cheeses and meats. The neat thing about this was the accompanying spreads. My favorite was the sharp cheddar with the bacon spread... yummm!! I also loved the goat cheese with the 676 honey. Next, I had a salad which was great but my friend got the potato soup. I definitely had food envy! They served it like a lobster bisque with the potatoes on the bottom and pouring the soup over top at the table. It was so wonderful with a touch of bacon flavor! Next, I had the White Fish topped with a squash puree which was wonderful. My friend got the Pork plate which had a pork chop, pork belly and pork sausage. When I tried the sausage, it was like nothing I'd had before mainly because I'd never had homemade sausage!! After our meal, the chef came out to greet our table. He then took us back to show us the meat cooler which was really cool! They actually dry age their own meat right there on site. No wonder it was so delicious. I saw the chef go to a few other tables that night which was a nice touch. The whole experience was what restaurant week should be about... a restaurant putting its best foot forward. With a seasonal menu, I will definitely be going back!!

Kim C.

Mediocre in almost every way, and I probably would have given them 2 stars if not for the excellent service. From the foie gras (but then again, the only other time I've had foie gras was at Takashi..) to the the "6 course" Restaurant Week prix fixe menu that consisted of 6 bite-size courses, I was pretty underwhelmed. I was decently full afterwards, but the guys were definitely thinking about hitting up Boston Blackies..

N. K.

Went here for the restaurant week with a few out of town guest. What a mistake. The half empty place should have warned us. The serving sizes were pathetic. A sampler of cheese and cured meat/fish was brought to us which was barely enough for a one person portion yet it was for a table of four! Just to give you an idea the lamb bacon was a quarter of one piece of regular bacon. How are we to share it among 4? The quantity aside, the quality was terrible too. We had some selection of disgusting flat bread, very poor quality cheese and cold cut, all US made, which is not surprisingly bad. I want my Spanish, Italian, French cheese and cured meat. Oh and I ordered the burger, one thing that usually American's get right. It was disgusting and was so tall that there was no way one could a bite. It was full of mayo and so tasteless. We all agreed that this is the worst food we have had in years. Epic fail!

Joseph O.

I had an early evening flight out so I decided to stop by here after checking out of the Omni. I figured lunch and then I'd just jump in a cab. Well, I never got around to eating lunch here because as I came off the elevator into the fourth floor bar/dining area I entered into an empty establishment. I waited five minutes before walking through the bar area to the back to look for some service. I eventually was confronted, yes, confronted, by what I imagine was a manager of the establishment, an asian lady. I explained I wanted to eat in the bar because I wanted to watch ESPN or any game that was one. I remember now that Georgia was playing Ohio...high school ball. She gave me some reason why I couldn't eat in the bar, even stating that it would be more comfortable for me around the corner. I felt more that I was hassling her than she was accommodating me, even asking if I was a hotel guest. I new it was time to make my exit. If you're staying at the Omni, do yourself a favor and grab some food from the local fare in the area. There's plenty of it at your disposal. Save yourself from hotel food.

Christina L.

My experience at 676 wasn't horrible, but it was excellent or exquisite like I would have expected from a place like this. I have high expectations for restaurants on Michigan Ave. I had a 7:00 dinner reservation with my mom and fiancee on Saturday and probably could have been a walk in. The dinner area was completely empty, but there were plenty of people at the bar/lounge. The decor was relaxing and I like how it's situated directly above Michigan Ave. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. I just hate the he carded me (and told me I kind of looked like a teenager) and didn't card my fiance (he is the same age as me)....maybe he thought my mom and fiance were a couple!?! Anyways... For our appetizers we had the Lobster Spring Rolls and Grilled Artichoke Fondue (i.e. dip). The spring rolls were incredibly delicious and were by far my favorite item. I probably could have made this dish my dinner, I'd have to order more than one though. The artichoke fondue had a strong lemon flavor, which I liked, but the flat bread chips could have broken my teeth, I used the regular table bread instead. I also had the Five Onion Soup. It was really good, but not my favorite ever - it does comes close though. For dinner I had the Stuffed Amish Chicken. It was stuffed with red bell pepper, wilted spinach, and cheese. Very good and flavorful. The fiance and mother had the Bone-In Ribeye. The restaurant prides itself on having the best one in the city. I'm not sure if its the best, but it's definitely one of the largest - my mom and fiance probably could have split one. I will say that the leftovers were awesome! This place deserves 3.5 stars. While the food and service was good it wasn't extraordinary and I'm taking a star for the prices - they are a bit steep. I don't think I will be returning for a sit down dinner, but I will come back for the lounge to have drinks and appetizers.

Rosie Y.

Went for my bday :) Had the Alaskan Salmon, bf had Bone-in ribeye. I didn't love the salmon (the meat was awesome and perfectly cooked but the veggies weren't my style), the ribeye was yum. We ordered two appetizers and both were amazing. The portions are actually normal sized (maybe slightly oversized) unlike other 'nicer' restaurants. The prices were about 10 per appetizer, 25-30 per plate, and they also had some $6-8 tasting plates (although we didn't try any). The staff was incredibly friendly--and there was always someone around when we needed something :) And since they knew it was my bday, they had prepared a pretty chocolate cake on a prettily decorated plate. Yay!! Would definitely go back.

Jaclyn M.

Great value for a great price. Small tastes and tapas available, putting more exotic ingredients in the reach of the middle class. Good conception and execution. You can try several menu items and spend under $50 while feeling satisfied. Although the food is actually quite good, the drinks take the prize. Many original and properly balanced cocktails not featuring sweet and sour or other mixes. Light and refreshing flavors such as green tea and cucumber. The drinks are not as reasonably priced as the food which ranges from $3 for tastes and $15 for entrees. The cucumber gimlet, my favorite, costs a pricey $13. However, there is a reasonably price special daily: Twists on traditional cocktails such as bloody mary and mimosa. My suggestion is to go to Delilah's beforehand for a very inexpensive buzz and great selections of beer, scotch, and whiskey for the boys. Don't worry girls, the punk bartender was more than willing to whip up a few fruity concoctions that were very good with a $3 price tag.

Kelly F.

Great place for drinks!! Awesome drink menu!! Good apps too. I've never eaten here, but it always seems quiet, another gem on the Mag Mile.

Kaitlyn F.

We triple dated at 676 this weekend for Chicago Restaurant week and could not have been more pleased with our experience. We got there early to enjoy a drink at the bar, and the men in our group were pleasantly surprised to see what a great craft beer list was available to them. Upon being seated, we were informed how the prix fixe menu worked for the evening and then had a difficult time making final decisions for our meals because everything looked so delicious. I rarely order steak, but I decided this was a great excuse to go all out, and it was a fantastic meal, adorned with soft potatoes as the perfect side . I was a bit full already from the fabulous cheese and meat plate and exotic apple salad that came first, but we came prepared to eat well and boy did we ever. While waiting for our dessert to come (salted chocolate caramel tart AKA heaven) the chef came to our table to inquire about our dining experience and asked us to take a walk with him back to the kitchen. A little taken aback, we followed him to the meat locker where he went on to explain how they store and prepare the meat, support local farmers, and prepare the food for tasting. Most impressive was his story about his vision for the restaurant and how it came to fruition. This extra touch added something very special to our visit and we will definitely be back soon!

Michael N.

I found the oasis I was looking for during a hot hectic week in Chicago. I just wanted to be alone with a cocktail and some decent food, so I rather matter-of-factly walked into the Omni Hotel off Michigan Ave a couple of evenings ago. The elevator took me up 3 or 4 stories above street level to 676. The blue and gold suede couches, faux sky blue ceiling, high back chairs w/ crisp white linens and a sea of lanterns all gave me a kinda Alice in Wonderland needs a drink feel. I was alone so I ate at the bar. The bartender was extremely attentive as a server and quite congenial considering the restaurant was pretty full. My meal was great. I had a clear broth based clam chowder with green onions and purposely burnt popcorn that was a really great starter. For an entre I opted for the special of the day which were short ribs w/ braised root vegetables and some type of spice chorizo. I found honest to goodness "comfort food" in an upscale hotel in downtown Chicago. Needless to say my quest to decompress was quite successful thanks to 676.