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Plymouth Restaurant & Bar

327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL, 60604
  • (312) 362-1212
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  • Daniel S.

    I've been here now for both drinks and lunch, for drinking it's not a bad spot, it's a cool rooftop, not super high, but at least you're not waiting a long time in line, not too pricy, standard beer list, as for food, i got the mini sliders once which were fine, and then the chicken chipotle wrap, which was really good and filling, my friend got a wrap and that also looked good, lunch menu is about the same as the bar price wise, its a good deal for the area

    (4)

  • Natalia K.

    I stopped in for a couple drinks here one night and don't have much to say about it except the service was decently quick and attentive for such a large crowd, the drinks seemed strong, and a rooftop open late in the loop is a good thing. Plus, it's covered, so we enjoyed our drinks even with the rain coming down around us.

    (4)

  • Shay R.

    I'm a big fan of Plymouth Restaurant & Bar especially the rooftop section when it is nice out. I've been to Plymouth Restaurant & Bar on three different occasions. Pros: - Plymouth Restaurant & Bar has both an indoor restaurant and rooftop restaurant. The rooftop bar is great because if it's humid they will sporadically turn on the mister that feels great. - The food is responsibly priced and pretty tasty. I've had the Quesadillas and the nachos which were delicious. They have great guacamole which is a plus for guac lovers like myself. - The first and third time I went here the wait staff was great and attentive. Even when the restaurant got busy the waitress still made sure to check in on us. She even promptly gave me some napkins and soda water to clean my shirt when something spilled on it. Cons: - The sitting area is very limited so I'd recommend having at least a backup restaurant choice. - The indoor restaurant closes earlier than the rooftop so they force you to go upstairs. The rooftop restaurant essentially turns into an outdoor night club on the weekend but it gets pretty crowded and loud. If you're looking for a mellow evening I wouldn't recommend the rooftop on weekend evenings. - The second time I came here the hostess was not very professional. Typically when a restaurant gets busy the hostess will give you an estimated wait time but the hostess keep giving us the runaround when we asked for a wait time. She didn't seem to care about us coming or going so we ended up leaving. Aside from the terrible customer service I once got this the best place to go if you're looking for a rooftop experience.

    (4)

  • Kate U.

    Came here with Michelle Y looking for a rooftop near the Harrison stop on the red line and found this charming place to have some food & drinks and watch part of the Blackhawks game. They call it a "rooftop" but there is a roof... the side is just open. There wasn't much of a view as it overlooks a sidewalk and you're not really up that far. But all in all, it wasn't too bad. It's a small place upstairs so keep that in mind if you want to come visit during peak hours. For the Blackhawks game it was completely packed, and it was pretty entertaining because there were a couple attractive guys sitting at the bar that I wanted to talk to and unfortunately two other girls ruined that for us. :( It brought some entertainment to our night at least to watch these girls crash and burn with the guys who didn't want to talk to them, they just wanted to watch the game. The food was decent, I had a burger and fries and it was pretty good. I didn't like the Moscow Mule though, mine was watery and it just didn't taste right. I think I'd stick with beer at a place like this.

    (3)

  • Karma K.

    Plymouth is probably the best place in the south loop for dining outside. You get to take a small, funky smelling elevator up to the rooftop to enjoy one of the coolest views for free (well you should probably purchase a beverage at least). You can see the Harold Washington library and just beneath you is a long abandoned enclosed parking ramp leading to a long abandonded roof top parking lot that looks like something John Hughes would have used for a scene in in one of his movies. So this is not a sexy view but it's a cool view nonetheless. So what to do here? Drink, eat and drink some more. This place gets pretty packed with the afterwork crowd. For lunch, it's mellower and their food is well priced for the loop. Plus, they have a pretty good variety. Lots of burger choices, salads and wraps, appetizers...you name it. Their salads are super big. The BBQ chicken is a fav. They also have a nice kebab plate with your choice of chicken or pork, a greek salad and pita for under $10. Their original wood plank floor is very cool. The double ceiling fan is very cool. The misty thing that no one really knows what it does is pretty cool too. But you can pretend you are on the Maid of the Mist tour in Niagra Falls or London, you choose. If you are a cheap ass Plymoouth has lots of drinks specials and happy hour specials for people like you.

    (4)

  • Joe M.

    Pretty cool rooftop lounge and restaurant. Nothing fancy. A bit miffed that our $9 martinis were served in tumblers. Entrees were fairly priced and a step above normal bar fare. Average service.

    (3)

  • Kelly K.

    Went here for happy hour on a Friday night with 4 of my co-workers. Sadly the rooftop was full so we were seated in the dungeon bar on the main floor. I wish I could remember our server's name as he was excellent. He kept the drinks coming, and with $5 martinis, the drinks were flowing. We all sampled different martinis and each of us found them tasty. We also ordered a few appetizers and I have no complaints there. The specials are the main reason why I come here. Not many places in the loop offer drink or food specials (half price selected appetizers) which makes this place a winner.

    (4)

  • Meredith K.

    We randomly popped into here on Sat for a break from the CAF scavenger hunt. We were excited that the rooftop was open! We only had one drink each but that drink was awesome. 3 of us had a Kentucky Mule which was perfection. My other friend wanted to try the Plymouth margarita which was refreshing. The people working there are super friendly and great!! The only drawback is that because it was chilly out, they had the heaters on high. I was the only one at the table that was feeling it. It was melting my face off. But...I'd rather be too warm on a chilly day than freezing. I can't wait to come back and stay awhile.

    (4)

  • Cloey S.

    It was a nice night and we wanted to try something new so we headed over to the Plymouth. It was pretty crowded, but we got seated immediately. They have a large menu with variety and a nice drink menu. I ordered a strawberry long island and my husband got an Angry Orchard. We split 20 buffalo wings with ranch and blue cheese. The drinks were great and the wings were a perfect amount of heat. They also have mild, barbecue and really hot wing options. I wasn't a huge fan of their blue cheese or ranch sauce. They both had a strange aftertaste. The wings were fine without them though. They have several tvs playing different sports games and the overall ambiance was casual and comfortable. Can't wait to come again and try something new.

    (4)

  • Tavi J.

    3.5 Stars The first warm summer days in Chicago are always the best! My friends and I were trying to think of a place where we could get pretty decent food, sit outside, and could accommodate 6 ppl at the last minute. We headed on over here and received everything we wanted :) The place was packed! We were able to score a table for 2 though to at least place our belongings at. The guys stuck to jack and coke/vodka sprite, while the ladies experimented with the cocktails :) Me being a lover of sweet drinks I went with the patron base Mexican cocktail and it was delicious! Sort of reminded me of a milkshake. I would also recommend the pear cocktail...very refreshing. We shared the appetizer platter: Egg rolls - meh Mozzarella sticks - good Mac and cheese bites - good Spinach Dip - excellent Not the best scenery, but reasonably priced and a great place to mingle with friends on a warm summer night.

    (3)

  • Lena G.

    Such a good location! If they improved the food, their popularity would skyrocket. Three stars is generous, honestly, because in addition to being sub-par, the food took 45 minutes to arrive. I have fond memories of coming here years ago with my dad and ordering sliders and mozzarella sticks, but either the fare has worsened greatly or my tastes have matured a lot:))) I got a cheeseburger with avocado and sweet potato fries. They gave me waffle fries and swiss instead of sweet potato and pepper jack, and the burger was huge, misshapen, and dry. Good things: it was on a pretzel bun? Which I didn't order but enjoyed? I still have high hopes for this place, so I hope they make the needed changes!

    (3)

  • Amanda D.

    Worried it would be full of pretentious lawyers, I was nervous to try. To my surprise, the rooftop was full of regular people! Food was great, drinks were better and the service was legit. There was a very pushy server (he wasn't even our server) who almost seemed like he didn't trust our server to do her job. Tried to take my half full glass of wine twice and our condiment caddy once before our food had even been served. Back off, bro...our assigned server was great. We ordered nachos and was surprised by the presentation. Do not order for a meal, but it was perfect had a sharing appetizer. Burgers were next, the wicker basket is long and took up most of our small bistro table. Delicious, though (the burgers not the basket). I would suggest, getting at least Guinness on draft, no other dark microbrew was available.

    (4)

  • Hazem S.

    Great food. Nice view. Excellent service.

    (5)

  • Veronika Y.

    Very horrible customer service from certain personnel. That rude and mean female elderly manager of the upper level bar made us feel extremely unwelcome. Be aware.

    (2)

  • Lauren L.

    I wanted to go here and like this place and look like the cool friend who suggested such a great bar. Sadly, I just looked like an idiot and probably am banned from making reservations for me and my friends from now on. After a professional networking event, three friends and I walked down the street to Plymouth hoping to catch up on work and life over drinks and food. When we got there, the bottom floor was closed and only the rooftop area was open. That's fine. So we go upstairs and the place is a madhouse. The hostess looked annoyed that we had a reservation. When we sat down, no one came to help us for 10 minutes, so we flagged someone down to get menus. Then after 20 min had gone by we got our drink order in. Took another 10 min to get our beers. And the whole time the manager was chatting with a table of older folks right next to us! We knew we would starve to death before we could get an order in. So, as soon as we saw the waiter, we asked for the check and I immediately handed him my credit card to expedite the process. Another ten minutes and we finally got to leave. Never have I wanted to get out of an establishment so badly! Although this seems to be an after work favorite for some, it just didn't cut it for me. I'll continue to go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Erin M.

    Great drinks, impersonal staff, beautiful location! Try their passion fruit mojitos!!

    (4)

  • Shakema C.

    Great service and great food!!! first time here and won't be the last!! I would highly recommend for lunch. The service was quick and great customer service

    (5)

  • Taylor J.

    Only had drinks! So I can not rate on food. But I had the Ultimate Margarita and it was AWESOME! My boyfriend likes Irish Mules (a Moscow mile but with whiskey instead of vodka) and though it wasn't in a copper cup he said that it was awesome too. Our server was very nice and personable. Didn't have a name tag so I can't give her a shout out but she had really short dark hair and glasses. We did look at the menu, and everything but three items was $9.99 or under (one was a salad for $10.99, one was wings if you got more than 10, and the slider put options) Anyways, as a quick pit stop for some good drinks, totally worth it.

    (5)

  • Michelle P.

    The hostess was hostile and stupid. The waitress opened with the words "what do you want?" Mmm. Not to spend money here.

    (1)

  • David W.

    Stumbled upon this place late one night walking back to my hotel from the nearby Union League Club. We took the elevator up to the roof, and there is this busy, funky rooftop bar. Had a nightcap there with my son and some friends. I love surprises, and this place was a surprise.

    (4)

  • Erika G.

    And it came to pass, that the Plymouth earned another star. I've always loved the rooftop.The view. The loud clientele, not so much, but this is not the Plymouth's fault. It's a blowing off steam, professional after work crowd. The fun, slightly janky bar. The great staff, friendly bartenders and fun waitstaff. I brought my awesomeboyfriend and cousin from India here. We all opted for burgers, my cousin being in the midst of his deprivation from red meat crave, since India cows = sacred (and an extreme hazard, but this is not the place for that tale). Awesomeboyfriend: the Plymouth Burger with American and Cheddar. When in doubt, go with the special. An inspired twist on their house burger, adding TWO types of cheese, which also includes Portobello mushrooms and red peppers. Juicy delicious on a pretzel bun (we all had the pretzel buns). The pretzel bun is no too "bready" and is a bit denser and has a better flavor than a standard hamburger bun. Delicious juicy patty, and the mix of flavors. I believe he used the word "sublime". Cousin: Standard cheeseburger with Swiss and Pretzel bun. This is how I maintain my reputation with my cousin of "knowing all the cool places". And the good food places. Meat was well seasoned, and juicy without being greasy. Me: Chicago burger, which was a cheeseburger (Cheddar, what eise for this cheesehead?) with bacon. On a pretzel bun. Damn, this was a nice burger. I loved it. Juicy, perfectly prepared (medium rare, all of us) and a fantastic taste. Sides: waffle fries all around - very good, salty, crispy, moist inside. Perfect. Oh, and have I mentioned these burgers are all mostly UNDER $10? Yeah. That. Tremendous value. My cousin, the cocktail lover, enjoyed Cosmopolitans, we two enjoyed our Vodka sodas. It was busy, our fun waitress was taking good care of a LOT of tables on this busy Friday night, but she kept the drinks flowing while never missing a beat of being friendly, funny and great. Really made our night. Plantstrong (cheers, CX!) vegetarians - well, if you are still reading after my horrifying tale of carniverous excess, they have options for you too. Nice salads, appetizers, and I think (someone correct me, I had several vodka sodas) I spied a veggie burger on the menu as well. It DOES get crowded after work, and does get loud. On this night, for us, that translated into "festive and fun". Still love the Plymouth, but love it even MORE now. Reasonable drink and food prices downtown (!!!) and usually a special or two. Go!!!! OH, the bar on the second floor is updated now, and looks very nice, but we just glanced at it. The ground floor restaurant is queue'd up for an update too, I was told. Come back!

    (4)

  • Heather A.

    I gave this place three stars because the outside deck is tucked away and well, it's outside, but otherwise, it's not the best place to go. The margaritas are way too sweet, and I don't think they put much tequila in them. The buffalo wings weren't bad and had a decent amount of meat on them. The service? The servers and hostess seemed pretty stressed out, which is understandable -- the place was packed. But still, if you're there to have a good time and are being good customers, why should you have to feel that?

    (3)

  • Eric G.

    I had a date night in downtown Chicago and we randomly chose Plymouth after spotting the rooftop bar while walking along State street. We had a bit of an adventure trying to find the entrance but finally made our way to the right spot. We then took the escalator to the top floor and was promptly greeted by a server who took us near the rear of the restaurant. The first thing that caught my eye was the painted mural on the far wall with various local celebrities posing along the bar ranging from Jennifer Hudson to Oprah Winfrey. I'm gonna assume they weren't all there at the same time but nonetheless it was an impressive photo. Since it was a cold evening, the rooftop itself was sealed up with heat lamps above to keep the patrons warm. The waitress we had seemed slightly annoyed when my date requested needing more time to decide on a drink but otherwise was competent. I ordered their special of the day which was their $3 fish tacos. To wash it down I had an Angry Orchard apple cider drink. The tacos themselves were tasty enough. My date ordered one of their burgers along with some sweet potato fries. Those were aplenty since my date showered a lot for me to share. They were good and not greasy. It was night time but it was still nice being able to see the view of the trains and street traffic from up above. I would definitely give this place another shot.

    (4)

  • Rachel B.

    I wanted to like this place so so badly, but it was a total trainwreck! Service was super slow upon arriving, it took a long time to get our first drinks. They brought out the completely wrong thing for my order, then it took them twenty minutes to bring out the correct thing. My husband was already long done eating. Veggie burgers take about five minutes to cook from frozen, and the place was not that busy at 8:00 on a Sunday - there are no excuses for this. When it finally did arrive, it had been cooked to death and there was a weird watery, chopped spinach on top that looked like it had just been defrosted. I squeezed the burger and about 2 tablespoons of water dripped out. Nothing else on the burger. What?? And no offer to comp anything? The drinks (moscow mule, mojito) were extremely weak and did not taste right. And for the icing on the cake - my husband, with his iron stomach, felt sick the next morning after eating here. Never again, Plymouth! What a waste of a beautiful Sunday night.

    (1)

  • Jeana C.

    Went here on a Thursday for happy hour w a group of colleagues. Wanted to sit upstairs on the rooftop but it was packed and our group was quite large to accommodate in a short time so we sat downstairs. 5$ pomegranate martinis were their Thursday drink special and some beer. They have specials every day. Oh and 1/2 priced appetizers. We got some wings. Not too bad! 50 wings for like $20.

    (3)

  • Jason P.

    Got to be honest, this is a place I've always enjoyed, despite the fairly average food and higher than justifiable prices. And then, sitting in the rooftop at a table, the until them very friendly staff member informed me via sign that we would be required to leave the table in two hours. I honestly have never experienced such a direct "spend your money and then get the F out" strategy. I might consider never coming here again, which is a shame.

    (3)

  • Jeannie A.

    I've probably gone to Plymouth a dozen times over the past 5 years. I've sat downstairs, before and after the remodel, and out on the rooftop. As lovely as it is to sit on the rooftop, the crowd tends to be young and douchey and the servers are just rude. Seriously, rude. I think they feel they can treat people like shit because there is a always a crowd waiting to sit up there. So, if you don't like it, don't come back - someone else will take your spot. Drinks are decent and food is your average bar food. Downstairs, or street level, used to be a dump - dark, dingy, dirty, and probably not remodeled since the 80's. However, I heard they remodeled. My friend and I checked it out last week, arriving around 4:00. The remodel is great. Nice bar, lots of high top tables, a window - really nice. The bartender (and I don't remember her name) was awesome. Friendly, good service, and she knew how to make a good martini - - so good in fact, I had several. I would highly recommend coming to the street level bar, especially if you are over 35 and want to avoid the DBs on the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Christina M.

    I went to the rooftop bar and grill for lunch. My first impression was that the space needs some upgrading. The decor was outdated and the tables are all very close together. There were misters on when we first arrived which was nice and helped to cool us off however, they turned off suddenly after about 10 minutes and remained off the rest of our time there. Great location for a bar and grill but the rooftop isn't exactly a rooftop. It's more of an opening that overlooks another wet and dirty rooftop and the Harold Washington Library. The menu is pretty typical for a bar and grill. Everyone in our party ordered burgers. I opted for a classic cheeseburger and noticed right away how overly seasoned and salty the burger was. My friends had different toppings on theirs and they too, thought the burgers were just okay. Drinks and food are averaged price but also, average quality.

    (3)

  • Anthony S.

    Awful bartending, burger was burnt. I would send anyone here ever. Most unprofessional staff I've felt with in this city. Save your money and go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Carolyn L.

    This is a great place to come in the summer when you can take advantage of the rooftop bar and the nice weather. It's a great view over the Library and it's kind of a hidden gem since Plymouth Court is tucked away in the loop. There are drink specials that make drinking very affordable. Service is quick and attentive. Come on a weekday right after work to avoid having to wait and you shouldn't have trouble getting a table!

    (4)

  • Arnold R.

    4 stars grand opening, still smells of new furniture, food still the same good, Beers perfect temp. Will most def come back. My waitress great!

    (4)

  • Shannon A.

    Came here for some food after Happy Hour at Brando's across the street. Very happy with the ambiance of the roof deck and how quickly we were seated on a Friday night at 7:30. The portions are incredibly large and the price is definitely right. I didn't get the special, but it was $3 for 3 fish tacos -- not a bad deal! My sister and I got the appetizer sampler and a chicken finger basket to share. There was PLENTY of food between the two orders. The only thing I thought was weird is that it was called a "basket" but it was just 5 chicken fingers. I figured that it would have come with fries if you call it a basket. The spinach and artichoke dip was good. The mac and cheese bites were nothing to write home about. The mozzarella sticks were pretty standard and the little egg rolls were delicious! Oh and the chicken tenders without fries were tender and cooked perfectly.

    (3)

  • Hannah P.

    Terrible Food! I don't say that often but ordered artichoke dip - came cold, wth... It's a dip. I thought it was a fluke but all our food came cold. The pita bread to use instead of chips? Hard, like it was toasted yesterday. Yuck! Burger - tasteless, would it kill to add some salt on it? The meat was 1.5 bigger than the bun so you can just bite into it, so I cut in half. Fine. Meat was overcooked on the edge = dry meat Chicken wings - overcooked and what a surprise COLD, MAYBE some were warm. Whatever. How can you get a fried thing wrong?!? HoW? Fry and serve not that hard. Mexican egg roll? - again fried but warm/cold and came with DISGUSTING, yes I said it...disgusting guacamole. Did it come from a can? We didn't bother returning food because I just don't bother to do that. Oh the good thing they have drink specials, bad thing, it's water and juice. Thanks for the attempt but hundreds of other places to go.

    (1)

  • Ivonne F.

    Went at lunch time, waited 45 minutes for my food !!! And when my salad finally came, the chicken was not done properly !! Never going back

    (1)

  • Ben G.

    Great view on the rooftop bar. Mediocre service that's a bit slow and seems stretched. The view and location is worth putting up with it generally so it gets crowded during happy hour time. Call in advance to reserve a table even on days when you would expect it to be slow otherwise.

    (3)

  • Audrey B.

    I've gone to the rooftop three times. The food is so-so and it takes a looonng time to get your order (weekdays at noon) but if you work in an air conditioned office it's lovely to be outside in nice weather.It can get really hot in the summer, and they have run some misting pipes along the edge of the terrace to cool you off.

    (3)

  • Joe L.

    The only reason this place got 2 stars is because of the kickass rooftop that is pretty much open year round. It's a great size place with ok service, but we had issues with the food. I like to judge a place based on their mozz sticks. If you can't cook a mozz stick you really shouldn't be in the business of food. Golden brown on the outside, but pretty much frozen on the inside. Mozz sticks should be gooey goodness and nothing better then when the mozz cheese stretches when you try to take a bite. Plymouth = failure. My buddy orders chips and salsa and there was no flavor what so ever in the salsa, guac, or even with the chips. Just bland. I don't even think dumping salt on the chips would have helped. Then comes the sliders, or should I say what seemed like a 2hr slider. My friend ordered them cause we were heading to a show and had some time to kill before it started. We had to ask the bartender 3 times where they were after we waited about 45mins. When we asked for the 3rd time we also asked for our bill. As we are paying the bill the sliders show up. Unmelted cheese, no lettuce or tom, nothing to put on the sliders, such as ketchup or mustard. It was just the topping on the food experience. My other friend said the fish tacos were ok, which were ordered the same time as the sliders and they came out fast and hot. So would I come here again? Sure for the rooftop, but that is about it. Can't speak for the lower levels, but the reviews do sound good.

    (2)

  • Sarah C.

    I've been here on 3 occasions both being with groups of 8 so read this but understand big groups anywhere can be a problematic. The most recent venture being yesterday. The food is bar food that keeps up with the trends. If you've never tried Mac and cheese bites, I suggest you try theirs because I loved them. The rooftop is beautiful but awful for groups the size of ours. We came in a had to cramp around two round tables. And there was barely any table space left. If you have to do a group check with the restaurant weeks ahead and only if it's a special occasion but if it's an intimate party of two, I'm sure you will have a great time. On all of the occasions the waiter came by multiple times and was very friendly. The downstairs is pretty lovely too with giant windows that open. So there are multiple pros and cons to eating here.

    (4)

  • Vmbecker96 ..

    Excellent food and service! Our server, Baraha, was absolutely fabulous!!!! She really interacts with her customers and made our dinner a pleasure. She may be one of my favorite servers of all time! The only reason I don't give this restaurant 5 stars is because of the manager (I believer her name was Cindy). She was wonderful with the customers but, unfortunately, thought nothing of speaking very harshly to the staff in full view of everyone. As a manager, I understand the desire for perfect performance, but there is a right and a wrong way to do that and she clearly doesn't understand. Criticism needs to be given constructively and in private, neither of which happened when we were dining. We probably would have stayed longer if it was not for her (we had a group of 18, so that is unfortunate). She was the only downside to our Plymouth experience. Correct her performance and this is a 5 star experience without a doubt!

    (4)

  • Antonious E.

    Banks van Ana aha bananas

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    I would say this place is a social landmark in Chicago. The location is kind of special. The elevators that open up every 4 feet is kind of quaint. The view is comfortable. Nothing spectacular is really in view, but somehow, sitting up on the roof eating and drinking is relaxing and beautiful. The beer selection is limited, but they really have chosen well. I'm very happy you can get cans of Daisy Cutter. The food is good. Nothing special. Actually, the chicken sandwich is made from a gigantic chicken. The singular piece of meat is bigger than my hand, and I can palm a basketball. Each day's special is perfect after work. The amount of food is perfect for one beer and a little hanging out. The prices are excellent!

    (3)

  • Angela K.

    I went here for happy hour, we were able to sit on the roof. We went in the winter time, they have the roof closed off and heated. It's actually heated very well. They have 1/2 price apps during the week after a certain time, I think it's after 3 or 4. The salsa was a bit spicy and the guacamole was good. I also tried the Mac & cheese bites, those were ok, I expected more spice from those. They don't have a large variety of beer, but they offered a couple craft beers so I was happy.

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    I love a place where you're assigned a nick name as soon as you walk in the door - most mornings, I'm "Sugar Pie"....by the time lunch rolls around, I'm usually just "Darlin". First and foremost, this place has the BEST sweet tea in all of Chicago. Yes, I said sweet tea - and I'm from North Cakalacky, so that's saying something. Overall, a tasty offering of breakfast and lunch fare, including eggs, frittata-like scrambles, fluffy pancakes and even cut oatmeal. Their eggs benedict with corned beef hash is a monster. Lunches include all your basic deli meats, but my favorites are the panini sammiches and anything featuring their smoked, sliced turkey. Their Monte Cristo sandwich features a huge slab of "country" ham (they call it "off-the-bone") between two perfectly-grilled pieces of french toast - absolute heaven! Their salads are HUGE, with a token "branch" of celery protruding from each bowl. More important, they have some of the best homemade soups you'll ever try. (If the roasted tomato basil or the cabbage & beef soups are on the menu that day, go ahead and order a quart to go...they both disappear fast!) Stop in and have a seat at the old-school sandwich bar and watch the kitchen guys run through the orders like a well-oleo'd team.

    (4)

  • Brenda C.

    Came here for a late lunch expecting much more than was offered. The food was horrible. I ordered a fruit salad and asked the waitress if it was fresh. She said yes. When I got my fruit if looked like it was sitting for days. The pineapple was brown. My co workers cheese fries were made of gov't cheese. You could literally see the squares of cheese melted on top. The waitress Apologized about the fruit and said I could have whatever I wanted. .. I ordered another martini. The waitress said the bartender said it wasn't possible. This place Sucks.

    (1)

  • Sonya M.

    Plymouth is recent discovery after years of walking past it! I hate that I've been missing such a good thing! I've been a couple times now and have been really happy with the service, food and drinks. The daily specials (drinks and food) can't be beat either. The pomegranate martini's are delicious! Wasn't that crazy about the burger but the waffle fries are pretty good. The pulled pork is a relatively new addition to the menu but it didn't taste like it. It was delicious. The rooftop bar is great and the fact that the restaurant accepts reservations for it make it that much better. I went with a party of 15 and we had a great time. it was nice to be able to walk in and sit down immediately. Both times the service was attentive. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the bbq chicken tortilla salad.

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    I love rooftop bars, which is the main reason my boyfriend and I came here for dinner before attending a concert at Northerly Island. It didn't start off well. The hostess didn't say hi, didn't smile at us, didn't welcome us at all. With a grin on her face she asked if we needed a table, while at the same time coming across that she had better things to be doing. But that was ok because as I said, we came for the rooftop bar. We were seated right along the edge so we had a nice view. Although the top of the parking garage right next to it wasn't much to look at, the surrounding area was a picture of nice apartment buildings and the el coming in every few minutes. Plymouth is not as high as the buildings surrounding it, but the view is open, which is nice. The food was delicious! I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and the chipotle ranch they put on it is what absolutely made it work. I loved it. I also loved the waffle fries, although I think this place may be better known for their sweet potato fries. My boyfriend got the chicken kabobs. He really liked them. Had the staff been a bit friendlier (even our waitress never bothered to say hi to us) I would've given this place 5 stars. But like I said, we came for the rooftop, which I loved. And to top it off, their food was delicious. So I gave it 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Su S.

    The food here is horrible. We got burgers and fish and chips. Why do they bother asking you how you want your burger cooked when they are super thin and can only be cooked well done? The fish in fish and chips are tiny little nuggets. The back of house was obviously off their game the night we went because they messed up the toppings and blue cheese is not tartar sauce. You don't serve fish and chips with blue cheese. The buns on the burgers were stale and hard. The drinks were slow to come out and not that great. I feel bad for the servers because it was obvious that they were trying and it was just the kitchen and bartenders ruining the night. They talk about their view but the view of the abandoned parking lot is not that breathtaking. I was embarrassed that I suggested this restaurant to the friends I was eating with. As we were leaving a group asked us if the restaurant was good and we told them no. They were lucky and went somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Aja G.

    I never trust places that don't post there prices on the menu and I never will--that includes you Plymouth. This bar tries to be fancy because of it location, but fails miserably. Like many others have said the service is awful. Our waitress forgot drinks, request and simple courtesy. If not for my guest's pleas she would have gotten a note on how to improve for a tip. She even served us water, after 2 requests, in dirty cups. Thanks so much for your concern about the environment, but don't recycle plastic cups. She didn't even notice that the two glasses of water we begged for were drastically different colors. The drinks are mediocre and about 2 dollars more than the should be for bottom shelf booze. Don't waste your time waiting an hour for service just go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Michael R.

    Please don't go here expecting a rooftop view, very disappointing especially after the long wait for a lift. Word of advice, take the stars because it isn't exactly high or even a rooftop for that matter. That way at least you'll want a drink when you get there, because other then that there really isn't any point going here. Asked for a Caipirinha. Followed by a pause and I'm sorry we..... um, don't do them. A cocktail style bar not too far away from South America doesn't really know what one of the best selling drinks in the sub continent is. Worrying. But I found the Elderflower cocktail was a good choice, another was ordered pretty soon. Drinks list wasn't very uninspiring, as was the food menu. If you're a smoker prepare to feel as much of an outcast as you've ever felt. After telling our server we're going outside, whilst ordering another round mind you. Having left a phone on the table, a coat on the chair you can imagine a little state of wonder why someone else was sitting in our chairs. Food, view, service was dreadful, please don't waste your time or money. I'm yet to give a one star. I await that day, but not in anticipation I might add. This place came pretty close mind.

    (2)

  • Carolyn K.

    I can't say enough good things about Plymouth--the food is excellent, the service is fast, and the drink specials are phenomenal. First, the food. All of the appetizers are excellent--but I highly recommend the appetizer platter. Whenever I go with a friend we share this, and for a mere $7/person you get loads of spinach dip, yummy southwest egg rolls, mozzarella sticks, and fried mac n cheese (which is fantastic!). Beyond all this, the waffle fries are excellent. Also, on Fridays they have a $3 fish taco special where you get a huge serving of delicious fish tacos for only $3!! Can't be beat! Next, the drinks. Plymouth has a $5 martini special every night of the week! I especially love the pomegranate martinis on Fridays! The martinis are delicious and everyone I've taken here has been impressed by them. Your best bet is to get the fish taco special & the martini special. Get a few drinks and dinner at a fabulous rooftop bar for less than $15!! If you're in the Loop area and haven't tried Plymouth, it's a must. Great food, drinks, and a beautiful view from the rooftop (even in the winter when they make sure to keep the rooftop heated to a nice cozy temperature!!)

    (5)

  • Shanti N.

    The roof bar at Plymouth's definitely has some of the best views around (go library gargoyles!). I was surprised that it seems to be operational year round, thanks to electric heaters that made some zones downright tropical. My visit here was on a blustery March day to attend a professional happy hour (as opposed to the unprofessional kind). The list of specials- drinks and food- was well thought out, and I almost found myself wishing that my visit was on Wednesday, when lemon drop martinis are on offer. I decided to bypass the cosmos and Newcastle ale special for a glass of the chardonnay. The wine itself was all right, and helped me avert any spillage disasters (especially important as the venue was packed with two events that evening). The service was very prompt, especially when considering the crowd/noise level. I didn't sample any of the food, unless a red tortilla chip snagged out of a table top basket counts. With two events held in the same space, it might have been helpful to have placards delineating which event was which, so that attendees would not be thrown off. Fortunately, the nametags provided at my event helped, but it seemed like the other group (who had apparently been holding up the rooftop bar since 3 pm) was fairly voluble, which bled into our section. There were also quite a few high-top chairs around the round tables. With the crowd of people trying to mingle and servers dropping off drinks and checks, moving some of the chairs out of the way, or removing entirely, would have made the space more functional. By the time I left the decibel level was definitely LOUD. I'll note that the downstairs bar/restaurant looked promising so have filed this place away for a future visit.

    (3)

  • Luis C.

    Great scenery on the rooftop. Pretty good food. Not sure how it is during the day but at night felt like I was in the hood somewhere. Bathroom was as dirty as a last resort after-hour bar bathroom. Disgusting! Broken bottles, paper on floor, cocktail glasses on counter.... Not sure if I will go back, pretty disappointing considering the location!

    (2)

  • Bri A.

    My friends and I came here for drinks after the Blackhawks parade yesterday. The rooftop was super crowded, but we found a place to stand. One waitress kept putting her hand on my back and shoving me forward into a table so she could get through. She did this to two others in the group as well....no "excuse me", apology or anything. I don't appreciate having someone put their freaking hands on me! We left after our round because I was about to lose it. Look, I understand wait staff needs room to get through, but maybe the host shouldn't have let so many people in! They were way over capacity but you know what, that's their own fault. There goes a happy hour place to scratch off my list!

    (1)

  • Dania M.

    Food was great, service was fast and friendly. Overall decent spot for drinks and bar food. Unfortunately, it's hard to find parking in the area and the nearest parking lot is about 2 blocks away.

    (3)

  • Kimberly K.

    Very disappointed. I called at 10:50pm asking if their kitchen was still open so that my friends and I could stop in. I was told that the kitchen was open til 11...I told the woman who answered that 4 of my friends would be stopping in, only if the kitchen would remain open til 11 exactly. I was assured that the kitchen would stay open, and the woman even took the number of the people in my party to assure we would get served. My friends and I took a cab there and arrived at 11:02...only to be told that the kitchen was closed at exactly 11pm. Ironically, there was a lot of food being served and the bar smelled amazing. So much for our guarantee....what a waste of cab fare. Will never go back to Plymouth, even though it is close to where I live.

    (1)

  • Meredith B.

    Gotta love a rooftop bar! Even when it's crowded and super noisy, you just have to love a rooftop. Especially one that plays fun 90s-early 2000s pop music. I am down with that. I came on a Thursday which was apparently $5 appletini night, so I had two - they were delicious, pretty sweet, and strong. The second one was definitely stronger than the first so maybe the bartender was just letting loose back there. I got a turkey panini and sweet potato fries. Fries were good, sandwich pretty average but the bread was warm and crispy and you could taste the avocado and the swiss cheese. My favorite thing I ate was a few shrimp generously offered by a dining companion - good lord, that shrimp basket! I did not expect fried shrimp at a rando Loop bar to be any good but they were freaking fabulous. Perfectly breaded and juicy and hot and crispy on the outside. I would come back and order that in a flash. Service was spotty, probably because they were really busy. We didn't get the waters we asked for and stuff like that. Young professional crowd here, lots of law students. It looked to me like the food was mostly pretty average, but I'd return here for drinks and some more jumbo shrimp!

    (3)

  • Adrienne B.

    This is a fun little place near congress! Came here last night for dinner and drinks.. I ordered the raspberry daiquiri which was tasty and hey had a special on wings! 2 dollars for 6 wings which is a great deal! The wings were awesome! I also ordered the quesadillas which were ok. Just your basic quesadillas . I liked this place they had great customer service and I know this place will be a great hangout for the summer! The rooftop has windows that open when it's nice out!

    (4)

  • M J.

    Other than some young, dumb bartender/server this place is a hidden gem. Attended a b-day party here and had a great time. Food=8 Drinks=7 Service=4

    (4)

  • Cee D.

    Great food. Friendly staff. They were slammed (post rugby game) but were VERY accommodating. Aaaand the rooftop is spectacular.

    (5)

  • Patrick P.

    Breakfast for $5.99! Flew in to Chicago on an early flight. I needed food. I found this little place near my visit. I was quickly seated and ordered their 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 sausages, and 2 slices of bacon + coffee for $5.99. What a bargain. The food was cooked very well. Our server was great. A great experience. I would recommend for breakfast if you have time and in the area.

    (4)

  • Alexandria M.

    Went here over the 4th of July weekend. There was a private party on the rooftop so unfortunately, I can't comment on that. We decided to stay which turned out to be a poor decision. I ordered the BBQ bacon burger which was basically a meat patty on bread with a tablespoon of BBQ sauce, however, the waffle fries were decent. They had $5 martinis which both my friend and I ordered. Hand to God, worst drinks ever. I NEVER send food or drinks back but there was no way we could drink those. I think the bartender forgot to add the vodka or something.....either way, we paid our bill and got the hell out of there. Definitely won't be back

    (1)

  • Angie K.

    I came to Plymouth after Ceres Cafe (I'm hardcore) in October 2012 and went to the rooftop to keep the happy hour happy. My then boyfriend and I ordered a couple drinks, a quesadilla and spinach artichoke dip on the rooftop. It was really packed up there but I was enjoying the views and the company. We really didn't spend a lot of time up here but I remember having a REALLY hard time getting a server's attention and later the server giving our food order to another table, making us wait a while for another order. I can't get too frustrated at Plymouth because shortly after leaving and going back home, the bf proposed to me with Molly's cupcakes (I reviewed them too ;)). We are now happily married and maybe the drinks at Ceres and Plymouth gave him the liquid courage that night to ask me. I would probably pass by Plymouth during the warmer months for the rooftop and to relive the night that started it all, but I probably would just grab a drink and just chill to avoid unnecessary headaches. Thanks for the memories, P.

    (3)

  • No N.

    My husband and I went for shishkabob platter and long island drinks. To our surprise our favorite waitress Gaby wasn't there. She is always pleasant and attentive, one of the nicest waitresses we known. We still stayed becuase the food is great but well be back to see Gaby .

    (5)

  • Meghan T.

    Perfect place for an after-class drink. The food is mediocre, but they have lots to choose from, so it's easy to find something to snack on. They recently remodeled the main dining room which has a small bar, but the real gem is the upstairs rood top. Other reviews have mentioned that it is not much of a view, which I agree with, you can't even see the lake from that vantage point, BUT it is a nicer place to sit and drink, compared to a dark and dingy dive bar. I'll go back again and again because it's one of my top choices in the area.

    (3)

  • Marianne H.

    Not worth the money. Not good drinks. Waiter was great about splitting bill. Had Alabama slammer that tasted like strictly orange juice. Vodka cranberry watered down. Shots overpriced.

    (1)

  • Lynne J.

    I really liked the food and service at Plymouth Restaurant & Bar. And, I just went on to write a glowing review. That was until I read the most offensive review imaginable. It was written by Tim R. Elite '13. I am beyond shocked and offended by this review and I can not believe that this review was allowed on Yelp. The dreadful man, Tim R., went on, several times, to complain about being served by a bartender who was missing a hand! He did it not once but twice. I included this highly offensive review, below: "was served by two bartenders: one with an arm in a cast, and one with prosthetic hands. Between them, they managed to pour me a beer. (I shouldn't laugh at the misfortune of others, but hell, I do a lot of things I shouldn't do...)....bartenders with movable finger joints." I have never seen anything like this on Yelp and hope to never again. Complaining about food or service, or complimenting it, are important. But, picking on people with handicaps should never be allowed.

    (4)

  • Vanessa R.

    We ended up at the Plymouth rooftop after a Bears Sunday game in search for the afternoon wave of football games. It was surprisingly empty in the afternoon (for a while, we thought it was closed since downstairs it said it closed at 4PM - apparently this is not the case). One of the 2 TVs was out of order, but the host was nice enough to switch the other TV to the games. Not the best option for game-watching. Nice rooftop, although it seemed a bit dirty (the fake plants next to me were covered in dust, we had the view overlooking a dirty roof with a ton of pigeons frolicking around). Overall, not amused. The menu was decent, with a wide variety of items: your usual burgers, wraps, salads and pizza - although they weren't making it that day. Nothing special. I ended up ordering an appetizer for dinner, a shrimp basket and it was good - not too greasy and a good portion size. These shrimp are JUMBO so I would highly suggest ordering the half-dozen, I was more than full. Overall, this place felt more like a diner, banking on its rooftop for business. Service was good, but probably since it was so empty. No rush to get back here.

    (2)

  • Tara C.

    I ate here tonight out of convenience and was pleasantly surprised. The wait staff was attentive and the food was great. I highly recommend The Chicago Burger. It was a great night to be sitting at a rooftop bar enjoying the city.

    (4)

  • Kyle P.

    I like it. It is unique rooftop without all the pretentious idiots. Love the view and waitstaff and very reasonably priced

    (4)

  • Ricky W.

    Please do not support this ownership as they use illegal and unethical practices. Knowing someone who has worked there, they are told they must complete "training" for at least 2 weeks full time with no pay, tips, or compensation. The training is actually just working for them waiting on customers no different than other employees. I urge everyone please do not support this. Their employees are taken advantage of and are unable to speak up due to keeping a job.

    (1)

  • Joe B.

    Plymouth's rooftop is my most favoritest place for drinks in the Loop. Although they're usually very busy, I've always gotten a table or a spot at the bar. The rooftop bar is fully stocked (not all rooftops/patios get that treatment), there are plenty of TVs, and the beer on tap gets swapped seasonally. The real gem here, Plymouth's pride, is the unobstructed view from the rooftop. Unlike Vertigo or Roof which, while sitting at greater altitudes, construct tall barriers separating patrons from their doom, Plymouth trusts its denizens enough to let them enjoy nature unfiltered. My only complaints are: (1) the hours vary day-to-day and season-to-season, and each of Plymouth's three bars have different sets of hours. Plus, Plymouth closes randomly for private events. Especially if you're bringing a group, be sure to call ahead. Lastly (2), service can be kinda sluggish, especially at the bar. But don't let those details deter you from experiencing Plymouth's unique and fun atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Kelsie S.

    I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be. The food was good, but not anything special. They were really busy, so maybe it's not our waitress's fault that she wasn't the best. Also, it shouldn't have taken almost half an hour to get our drinks. My mojito was delicious, so I wasn't too upset once I got it!

    (3)

  • Neil R.

    This is not a bad place to hang out as the daily specials are pretty good. The food is pretty average but I would say its a chill place to grab a drink. I don't have a lot to say about this place as it was not bad but nothing stood out. I may head back when I'm in town and with a big group of friends - it seems conducive to stop by with a lot of people on a night of bar-hopping. Plymouth is worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood but there are some other cool joints not too far away.

    (3)

  • Brandon B.

    Roof open later in the day, we came earlier for lunch but were denied. Very diner-y with the typical comfort food, also an extensive drink menu. Fun Chicago history signs and posters all over, and the bar in the basement looks fun although it wasn't open when I went. Best of all it is pretty cheap, only $21 for a huge meal with drinks for 2 people. However there are not many healthy items on the menus, more of a greasy spoon place. Nice service and fast food preparation.

    (3)

  • Nat Z.

    Bruhs lucky I was so generous to give two stars. The second star is for the rooftop bar and its pleasant views of the south loop, and for the respectable beer list. Our server seemed less concerned with service than with serving other customers, and we saw him but a couple of times. Wings were lousy and my martini tasted as though it had been left out in the tepid July weather full of melted ice. Probably had been. The stairwell up to the rooftop bar smells like a majestic combination of ass and Arby's.

    (2)

  • Chelsea K.

    We had a great time until the "manager" showed up at the bar. She pushed my friends, took drinks out of their hands aggressively, and told them they had to take the stairs instead of the elevator because she said we didn't deserve to be there. We payed a tab of over $200 and had reserved a table, but the manager came up to us and insulted us despite the fact that we were minding our business and talking amongst friends. I am so disappointed that I chose to come to this place to celebrate my birthday instead of another place. The manager grabbed my friend's arm aggressively, leaving a large bruise. She had no right to grab and hurt my friend in that way, as she was standing in their facility, keeping to herself and minding her own business. The manager was rude and made us feel unwelcome which I feel is unacceptable when you are a paying customer. I am stunned and extremely disappointed by such unprofessional service. I will not be returning to this place and will be making others aware of the poor service and lack of hospitality we received.

    (1)

  • Kristina F.

    Website says they close the rooftop at midnight. Got there at 10:30 and the place was locked. The end Update your website

    (1)

  • Mathew N.

    This place was a regular for many federal workers. They were closed for many, many months, which lost many, many customers. Reopened this March with a new look and new menu. The look of the place is OK...maybe 5 years too late for the decor. The laid back feel of the modern/retro diner is gone. Dark stone and wood now feel like the walls are closing in on you. The new bar height tables are small, making eating lunch a difficult process. The new bar is beautiful, but misplaced. Servers are still getting used to the new place. The menu has taken away some favorites, yet added some new ones. Their salad's are still served with that disgusting stalk of celery that never gets eaten. I used to be a loyal customer, but I am sad to report I will not be going back anytime soon...the Plymouth is no more...

    (2)

  • Kassidy W.

    After reading some reviews, I was hesitant but...I called on a weekday night to ask if there would be a wait and was told there was not. We arrived 5 minutes later and were then told the wait would be 20 minutes which was acceptable. We tried to wait at the bar but it was too crowded. 25 minutes later, the hostess asked us to move and find some place else to wait because we were "in her way". At this point, I asked how much longer until we had a table so we were out of the way and she told us another 20-30 minutes. After a chat, we were given a table with only half the chairs we needed. The waitress was rude, the drinks were wrong, it was too loud and crowded and we did not encounter a single friendly person whilst there. It was a waste of time and I will NEVER return. Save yourself the hassle. AVOID this place like the plague.

    (1)

  • April S.

    I've been here plenty times, this past Thursday was horrible. The waitress Gabriela didn't seem to like her job, very rude from the beginning. She took forever to serve us and when she did it was with an attitude. The martinis were watered down. Gabriela accused our party for smoking after she left from where the smoke was coming from.

    (2)

  • Jade W.

    No prices on menu - really whats the point of a menu then might as well be bar service. When asked for the price on the sangria our waitress responded with "ummm I'm not sure it's like $9" Really you're not sure?? Between the lack of helpful menu and unhelpful waitress we were screwed! My friend was disappointed by her Collins and ask to exchange. This was met with resistance and questions of "what's wrong with the drink?" and of course after a quick talk with the head-waitress they said they can't exchange it. What kind of bar doesn't have visible priced, unhelpful and questioning staff, bad drinks and then doesn't just substitute a freaking drink for a 6 person tab? A crappy one.

    (1)

  • Ashley S.

    The main floor is newly renovated and has all new seating. I miss the booths, but the hightop tables are roomy. The main floor of Plymouth offers a casual atmosphere where you can stop in just to grab food or is and stay for a while. The breakfast options are pretty limited, but my skillet was very good. Their portions are very large. Lunch and dinner options are endless. I like that they have healthy options as well as the standards. The main floor stays open late they said 12-2 on weekends, but they still recommend calling to double check if they are open. Recently I went and sat at the bar and got a bottle of wine. Wine options are limited as this is definitely more of a beer place.The place starts to pick up around 8 or 9 with people stopping in for drinks. Very easy place to go anytime of the day.

    (3)

  • Ebs B.

    I came here hoping to sail the ocean blue in 1492 (okay, that's a lie and has nothing to do with my review)... Actually, there is one reason to come here and one reason only - HAPPY HOUR DON'Ts Don't expect to meet random people; it's not that kind of bar. Don't hope to get full off of their food; it's not good and definitely not fresh Don't come with a big party without calling ahead (especially Thurs-Sat) Don't straighten your hair in the summer and then come here; they mist water on you like your veggies at the grocery store Don't come out of your way to come here; it's just not worth it unless you're already in the hood DOs Do come with coworkers for a chill happy hour spot Do take advantage of their daily food specials; yes the food sucks, but if it's $1, why not Do come during the winter; the rooftop is heated , but still has a feel of outdoors Do take public transportation here unless you want to dodge walkers and spend forever getting a cheap parking spot Well, Plymouth definitely has some Dos and Don'ts; feel free to add anymore you can think of...

    (3)

  • Jessenia R.

    One of my favorite rooftops for an after work cocktail! Great daily specials on food and drinks. The bartenders make a strong drink and the wait staff are always awesome (it's also a plus that they are nice to look at too!)

    (4)

  • Yuna D.

    Came here twice. The first time I came here in a party of 8 and there was no room for us at the rooftop so we went downstairs. The woman decided she wasnt going to serve us soup because there wasn't enough for everyone. I'm not greedy about food in anyway, but that just seemed like she was cheating us out of our meal. The chicken chipotle wrap and waffle fries were good though. Went there again with two friends to go to the rooftop bar. Was pretty nice with a diverse crowd and drinks were standard. Bartenders need to dress better (light dress with dark underwear is just... no...) and the place smelled like pungent cheese the whole time. Weird. 9 dollars for a long island iced tea. The bartenders respond fast; there were three people working behind the bar when we were there. The place was really crowded because of the JP Morgan Chase Marathon thing. I don't think this is a place where you can meet new people though. Everyone just seemed to be doing their own thing. The place is also ridiculously loud because everyone's just crammed into this little balcony area trying to talk over each other. I'd still really like to know what that pungent cheese smell was. Oh and the elevators take forever, and it costs THREE dollars to use their ATM. Total ripoff. There's also weirdly lawyer offices between the first floor restaurant and the rooftop bar.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    Very nice covered outdoor option for the printer's row area but the execution is lacking - turning people around is very inefficient so you'll often end up with an unnecessary wait time and it's rare that small order details will be correct (i.e. lime vs lemon, or having them successfully hold onions if you ask, etc.).

    (2)

  • Chad O.

    During the busy work week, this is a hidden gen, worth the walk across town! The rooftop is the only option. (Don't bother with the actual resturant)

    (3)

  • .Barry C.

    The atmosphere was good. Price is not too bad. The waitress was certainly clueless. Food was not that good, and the apple martini came with a rotten lime on it.

    (1)

  • Sophia D.

    I came here for the first time this past saturday afternoon for a quick lunch and to enjoy the beautiful weather on their rooftop. The view was nice but a little underwhelming considering it took the longest elevator ride of my life to get to it. I had a burger, it was decent, nothing special, but you really cant complain too much anytime they have Sam Adams on special (i think it was 4 dollars). Honestly the best part of experience was the real star of the show, our server. She was super nice and a lot of fun, she kept us laughing the whole time. I feel bad because I cant remember her name (she looks like a Victorias Secret model if that helps). The rooftop was not busy at all for such a beautiful Saturday afternoon, I guess that is why all of the servers were dancing with each other off to the side, its good to see them have fun while helping to create a cool fun atmosphere. I cant wait to come back and visit my new friend for lunch and another free show and maybe some dancing lessons next time.

    (4)

  • Kendra L.

    Bad. We got the wrong drink twice, bad food, and are still sitting here waiting for the check.

    (1)

  • Lisa H.

    This place looked like from down below on the street, so we decided to give it a try. Apparently its a popular spot because by noon, it was packed with locals on their lunch break. My boyfriend got a succulent burger with bacon, blue cheese and pretzel top bun, I was sure jealous. I got a panini, which was good, but lacking something...make tomatoes. The fruit cup I got was kinda a disappointment, because it was all melon and one tiny piece of pineapple that didn't look fresh. Since it was a hot day, the staff turned on the fans and misters which was greatly needed, but unfortunate for people who have curly hair. I enjoyed our view from our 4th floor perch, although the view was not of anything particularly exciting. The one thing I would change would be for them to serve breakfast upstairs and to put more napkins on the table!

    (4)

  • Lauren L.

    Only go if you have ear plugs! Food is decent. 4th time being here and this is the first time they got my order correct. Currently I'm on the rooftop, & there is a huddle of female servers at the corner of the bar just bitching about another co-worker, & then about previous customers they had!! Are you serious?!? I am a customer! Clearly the attitudes of some of the staff are accurately portrayed in previous reviews...however, the man they were training behind the bar was wonderful, but to try to enjoy a meal and glass of wine when a bunch of hens are clucking in the corner is ridiculous?! Grow up ladies. It's incredibly class-less, disrespectful, and annoying.

    (2)

  • Sam Y.

    The food here is absolute garbage. We ordered a steak sandwich and got beef jerky. Posted pictures. I'm sure the roof top bar area is much better... I'll never know since I've been traumatized by the jerky.

    (1)

  • Alexis G.

    Burgers! Every time I stop here I get a burger because they are delicious. They are served on a pretzel bun but not the round pretzel bread type buns it actually is a soft pretzel cut in half. It can sometimes get messy but worth it. Great rooftop during the summer. Only downside is the mist can make your hair ( if it's curly like mine ) fluff .

    (4)

  • Leanna S.

    I've been here a couple of times. I love their patio/porch thing. The food is so-so, but the service has always been good. The setup of the place is a little odd. I think the first level is just a restaurant. I've peeked in and it looks kind of diner-like. You take an elevator or stairs to the patio. The worst part is that the bathroom is on a separate floor. Not with the bar and not with the restaurant. I hate having to go up and down stairs just to pee. Especially once I've broken the seal.

    (3)

  • Rachel T.

    Came here on a Saturday during all of the St. Patty's festivities. Friend of a friends was hosting a party on the rooftop- super crowded, but that was expected. Had lunch down stairs in the diner, and also drink in the basement bar. The food was your typical diner food, not bad- was disappointed that they didn't have mashed potatoes though even though it was on the menu. I think the dining room could use some redecorating. It was super outdated and old school compared to the bar in the basement. It was dim and crowded and not very inviting, but hey it's a diner. Service upstairs at the rooftop bar was fast and friendly. For lunch we sat at the breakfast bar, whenever we had a question and called over to a server they always seemed to hold their breath and have an annoyed look, seemed like they were expecting to hear a complaint or something, but they warmed up a little when we would just ask for simple things like ketchup or an extra napkin.

    (3)

  • Dawn H.

    Warning: Stay away from the Waldorf Salad. The salad dressing is disgusting and completely inedible. Other than that, the rooftop is fantastic. I like that they have a pretty strong heat lamp for days that are little cooler. My husband's Super Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries were outstanding. The prices were quite reasonable -- less than $10 a plate. It's not a bad gig for the Loop. This place is worth the hype I've been hearing for that past few years. :)

    (4)

  • Morgan B.

    We went here because we had a Restaurant.com certificate for $25. Upon entering I had to look around for someone to acknowledge my presence; finally, a young woman helped me and sat me in a nice location not right on top of any other tables. The restaurant was VERY cold, but one of the waiters noticed me shivering and turned up the heat. THANK YOU! The food was decent, sweet potato fries were cold and soggy and the veggie wrap didn't have that many veggies. The food definitely isn't fresh. Tasted a LOT better as a snack later in the evening after a few more cocktails. The waitress was definitely more interested in socializing than working, but we didn't have a problem getting refills etc. Overall- it seems like a place that you should go to after work on a warm summer evening for cocktails and appetizers. Don't expect much. Its essentially dive bar food with nicer fixings and higher prices.

    (2)

  • Sonia I.

    Even a packed, packed, packed Roof is a fun roof! My friend and I arrived for Friday Happy Hour and had the same idea as a zillion other folks. We enjoyed the Pomegranate Martini specials and milled for about 30 minutes until a table was available. Once seated, we ordered some appetizers and the shish kabob and were not disappointed. So tasty! Because it's July in Chicago, the fans and misters were a huge high point. The tables of good looking Misters drinking the table top beer contraptions were also a high point. :) I love this rooftop year round. The people and staff are awesome and friendly.

    (4)

  • Daniel D.

    Awesome food and drink deals, covered rooftop is great in the summer and I've always gotten good service. Will definitely be coming back again...and again

    (5)

  • Margarita U.

    Let me preface this review by saying that I used to love Plymouth and I used to go there all the time for lunch and happy hours with coworkers but I will not be going there anymore after what happened this past Friday. On Wednesday I called to make a reservation for 20 people. The gentleman on the other end of the line asked me for some basic contact information and told me my reservation was made. The next day I received a phone call from them stating that I would need to make a $50 deposit to hold a party of 20 even though I informed them that I was coming from an organization that hosts many parties at Plymouth and that we will most likely all have separate checks so I really did not want to give them my credit card in case of error later (didn't want to end up charged for the whole party). The woman said okay, lets put the reservation for 19 people and adjust accordingly as more people show up by adding additional chairs and tables. Friday came and I arrived to Plymouth to setup for the party. I arrived to be seated in a cramped corner with only 10 chairs set up for a party of 19! I saw there were 2 additional tables set up for 2 people each that were cramped in the corner that I assumed were the additional tables the hostess discussed with me. This would still only make enough seats for 14 people. As soon as my guests started arriving they sat 2 people into one of those cramped tables next to our party so clearly they were not reserved for us. When I told my server that this is ridiculous he shrugged his shoulders at me and said theres nothing I can do. I decided to take this up with the manager, Cindy. She is a joke! She has seen us on multiple occasions and we always are very nice and tip generously and she personally knew many people in my party. When I talked to her she informed me that a reservation is not for the number of people I make it for but just for a general area to hang out in (the cramped corner we were given). I told her that's crazy and I should have been told this when I made the reservation because then I would have gone somewhere else. She said that is how it has been for 8 years and they will not accomodate us because they are too busy. Too busy to be serving multiple drinks to 20 people and making money off us?! Wow... She walked away from me and did not approach our table any more that night. The server kept forgetting drinks and was extremely slow at taking peoples orders. It was a catastrophe. At the end he added gratuity to each individual check which I dont even think is legal in Illinois anymore! I am beyond pissed and wish I could give them less than one star. I am done with Plymouth and their witch of a manager Cindy. I will make sure I do not host any more parties there EVER and I will also make sure that my coworkers and friends think twice before making a "reservation" at this place. Go to Ceres or Cavanaugh's instead, at least they have quality customer service.

    (1)

  • Taufiq H.

    Nice omlettes Decently priced

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    Plymouth is actually quite a Celtic city as far as cities in the United Kingdom go. The area which is now the county of Devon (let's for the sake of this review call it County Devon) - where Plymouth is located - was settled by the Celts by the time of the Roman Invasion right at the turn of the A.D.s. The local football/soccer team is even called Plymouth Argyle due to this heritage. So, perhaps Plymouth Restaurant isn't an Irish bar, per se, but I feel as though I can justify and feel no guilt going there on St. Patrick's Saturday after the downtown parade. It wasn't my first choice, but every Irish bar downtown (even way down in Printer's Row) was packed and/or didn't serve food. Hackney's looked like a war zone. Here the Guinness was $18.00 in pitchers (pretty pricey but a better deal than their $6.50 glasses) but they are pretty large pitchers. And they had plenty of Celtic food on the menu. Cheddar cheese (local to Celtic Devon) makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich (though Munster would have actually been Irish thinking back). And the tater tots of course contain potatoes and what's more Irish than that? For carnivores they also have corned beef and each meal came with a cabbage salad on St. Patrick's weekend (and maybe year round). And, most importantly the downstairs bar had on Michigan State in their kelly greens! This was the most important discovery I made on St. Patrick's Day - the Plymouth if you eat in the restaurant proper and not on the roof is actually quite a nice place. The basement bar isn't crowded and pretty chill plus the jukebox is cheap and the drinks are cold. The ground floor restaurant is actually so sedate and family-oriented that going through it to the bar felt wrong. As an option for St. Patrick's Day weekend, it proved no costlier and less crowded a choice than some place with O' or Mc in the title (which might very well have had a cover charge). I will, in the future, just tell people I went to the O'Plymouth and call it a day. Now to figure out how to justify going to McWings in Ukranirish Village for St. Patrick's proper.

    (4)

  • Andrea L.

    We went for a casual family dinner. The service was great, but the food gets mixed reviews. The salads were well liked, but the BBQ pulled pork was way too sweet. I don't understand why pork is smothered in sweet sauce. Sugar seems to be used to disguise poor ingredients or lack of skill with proper seasonings. This unfortunately is true for many restaurants. I would return, but I would try a salad.

    (3)

  • Ryan H.

    I really like the new Plymouth and I especially like the bartender Nashira, who does a great job and is always a lot of fun to talk to , very professional , and a beautiful girl. In a city with a lot of competition it takes something to make a place stand out from their competition and while the food here is very good and the service is always good , Nashira makes this place stand out to me. I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Too bad they put an awning over the roof. While I understand the reason they did it was to extend the roof season and keep it open in less than perfect weather, I did like it better the old way with just the umbrellas at the tables overhead and lots of open space in between. Now that awning traps the heat making it less than desirable on really hot days (the fans help a little) but it suffers from the same problems as Pegasus does now with it's awning. But the view stays the same, the rumbling of the trains remind you where you are and the views of the library and it's interesting architecture can't be beat. Stop by and sit and the bar awhile. Joe, the bartender, will probably be there mixing up some interesting concoctions and happy to share a story or two.

    (3)

  • Courtney G.

    On my girls weekend trip to Chicago, we were walking around and happened to see a cool rooftop bar a few streets over. We all decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did. Once we came into the building (which is a small entrance) you go directly to an elevator and take it to the rooftop. It was a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. We found a table right by the balcony and they have light misters which keeps you cool without getting you wet. We were only there for drinks, so I can't comment on the food. The happy hour prices were good and we enjoyed the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    I was just saying that I have never been to a horrible restaurant in Chicago... I think I jinxed myself. I have never been to Plymouth Restaurant or bar but I took friends from out of town because of the convenience to where I live and to try something new. Biggest regret ever. I had the chips with guac and salsa.... ew. The chips were freezing cold, the guac had no flavor whatsoever, and the salsa was bland until you hit a hot seed. It is so hard to mess up a basic burger but look at what they gave to my friend (picture provided in feed)!!! It was presented this way too... not even a full piece of cheese- just disgusting! So you would think they would have looked at it prior to delivery and known that it was subpar. Even worse it was cold and very obvious that it was not made fresh. It had a cardboard consistency. The fries were soggy and everything was just horrible. I will NEVER NEVER return here and would not suggest it!

    (1)

  • Melelina I.

    $5 apple martinis(thursday), rooftop bar in beautiful downtown Chicago....sold!!!

    (5)

  • Chirag P.

    table topper tap for the beer and an amazing bbq chicken pizza... I'm a happy camper. Along with an outdoor patio and now you've just won me over. I'll be back here hopefully very soon for another happy hour. Good times.

    (4)

  • Robert R.

    First time there with a co-worker for a late lunch, we were promptly greeted by the host and were sat by the outer seating area on the rooftop as we requested. It was extremely hot on the day we went and the cool mist sprayers and overhead oscillating fans were a nice touch and helped to cool things down a bit. Our waitress Emily was very pleasant and patient as we took in the atmosphere and sort of dragged our feet to order. The subject of craft beers came up, because we noticed there wasn't much of a choice for local craft brews and only saw La Fin Del Monde on the drink menu, which is a Canadian made beer, and was the only real craft beer on the menu, which we eventually ordered. During our conversation, Emily said she was a big fan of the local brew scene and we talked for a bit about our favorite brands. Emily said she will suggest a broader selection of craft beers to the management. I had the chicken and avocado wrap and it was surprisingly tasty and far better than expected for bar food. The flat screen TV's provided another for of entertainment when the conversation slowed. Emily was great and I promised I'd write about our positive experience there, so here we are!

    (4)

  • Chip H.

    They charged me $4.50 for a Budweiser = OK They charged me $2.50 for soda water = NOT OK

    (1)

  • Shirelle T.

    The service here is like a slap in the face, from the moment I walked into this place and was half greeted by the hostess and then the server came to the table mumbling with no intro just "Can I help you?" I should have walked out the door. Now to the food.....I played it safe and had a burger and fries. The Burger was really good, the fries were like precooked or maybe cooked in old grease. The food matched the service. I don't know what else to say. My visit was in May, earlier in the day hopefully some stuff have changed about the place.

    (1)

  • Tara G.

    Great spot for lunch in the city. Nothing fancy, but decent food at good prices. They do have daily drink specials. Neat view from the roof top deck.

    (3)

  • Sasha H.

    Checked this place out for the first time , me and co-workers stopped in for happy hour on a Tuesday and had drinks on the rooftop. Very lovely place the staff was very friendly and attentive. We had Margaritas frozen and they were delicious and anyone who drinks margarita's knows everybody can't make a good one! We didn't get to sample the food this trip however the menu selection looked pretty good we even set a date to return and next time we will sample the food!

    (4)

  • Amber C.

    This place is dominated by John Marshall students. Although the rooftop is pretty big, it gets super crowded to the point you literally can't get a drink. If you don't have a table you're pretty much SOL. We luckily did have a table and ordered food. Pretty big mistake. The food was yucky. We had pizza (cardboard), a veggie wrap (tasteless), and a chicken sandwich (dry). I would recommend this place if you're not looking to eat and don't mind a 21-25 yo crowd.

    (3)

  • Rose K.

    I visited the rooftop bar for the first time this past weekend and was sold immediately. My good friend was visiting from out of town and after having walked by the place about 1,000 times a day, we decided to give it a try. As a poor college student, I was surprised at how affordable it was! I should mention I didn't look at their full menu, just the drink specials. But all their specials were great. We went on a Saturday night, got a great seat over looking everything, had a wonderful waitress, and ordered one of their specials for that night - a peartini (pear martini, duh). Only $5 each! They were delicious. My friend and I were only going to get one drink and stay for a little bit but we both ended up ordering three drinks (each better than the one before) and staying for around 2-3 hours. I already have plans to come back sometime this week for a happy hour drink with another friend. Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Albert H.

    The first time I came to Plymouth was with a buddy after a meeting, and they had some sweet specials. We got a plate of 6 Parmesan Chicken Sliders for $15 and $3 Coors lights. The atmosphere was relaxed on a cool rooftop with a nice view. Though, it did seem like their typical customers were businessmen and lawyers going out during happy hour. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a cool place to enjoy a meal and drinks with friends and you're around the Jackson Redline stop.

    (4)

  • Janet E.

    I really wanted to rate this place a lot higher but I think a solid three stars is fair. We had an event planned for the rooftop here. There was about 40 of us. We told them there would be 40 of us. They gave us 3 small tables in a small secluded space and told us to enjoy ourselves. REALLY??? The guest of honor was not too happy and decided to go to the basement instead for more room. So we traded in bright sunshine for dark and hot. Yes, HOT. They had no AC on and it was about 85 degrees downstairs. Our group had the wristbands for the unlimited drinks for two hours. I'm not a drinker but I could tell our group had a difficult time getting the attention of the bartender... To make up for our dissatisfaction, the manager offered us a mini buffet. The food was actually fantastic! They had fajitas that were soooo good! My friend also ordered some chicken wings which were also really good. One of the best bar restaurants I've been to in the city! If it werent for the rooftop issue and the lack of AC, I would have probably given this place 4 stars.

    (3)

  • Starr M.

    I strongly recommend dining at this establishment... they validate parking, its close to the red/blue/metra lines. The rooftop level was packed to capacity on a day that was already hot... if you like the rush hour/happy hour loud crowd, go to the rooftop. For a homey, diner experience, go to the main level. Since I prefer to chill after a work week, we ventured to the lower bar level which has a very relaxed ambiance (booths, high top & low top tables, seats at the bar) and great service. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food and the service. The daily $5 martini specials is a really good concept. The pomegranate martini was delish! The $1 fish tacos were very tasty. I also experienced the "Ole Burger" turned turkey (turkey burger with turkey bacon)... they will turn any menu burger into a turkey burger upon request. (Yay!) (I presume the price range is $$ only because you'll probably take advantage of several items.)

    (4)

  • Josh G.

    Info: I went there on a Thursday at 3:15pm ish. I wanted to have some food on the "rooftop deck". Upon arrival, we were told the rooftop deck would not be open for 20 or so mins. So, we waited, and then went back up. We were then told they were only serving drinks; no food could be ordered. Lame! So we went down to the indoor restaurant. Food Failure: We both ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with lime and avocado on a pretzel bun. I couldn't eat it all. I shouldn't have eaten any of it. The chicken breast was dry and likely way overcooked; it was hard and chewy. It was AWFUL! The faint traces of lime flavor were good. The avocado was good. Service: Our server was awesome! She was attentive, friendly, and fun! Five stars to her! I've been here before, and they had OK food. This time it was an epic failure. I want a refund on that horrible meal. They should have paid me to try to keep it down. The service is always good.

    (1)

  • Enna R.

    If a patron says, "That's not what I ordered"... take it back and bring back the correct item(s). Oh, and don't argue with the patron. On my first visit there with coworkers for drinks, I found myself having a discussion with our waitperson about my drink. I was presented with the wrong one and asked if she could take it back because it wasn't what I ordered. I am usually extremely patient, but this was just terrible service. Me: Could you please take this back, since I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini? Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: Could you please take this back, since I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini? Her: But that's a different price point. Me: (WTF?!?!?!?) .... I was close to losing it completely, so I threw my hands up in the air and said ok, fine, nevermind, i'll just drink it. My senpai was pretty perturbed, as well, but luckily he still had some patience left and offered to handle the "discussion". I was DONE, so I told him not to worry about it. That was my first, only, and last time there.

    (1)

  • Tita P.

    I love this place. I realize that there are tons of other more swanky roof tops but this one is just cozy. It is in what appears to be an old hotel. You get on the creaky elevator and voila you are on this warm (literally in the winter) roof top. The service is always very good and at time entertaining. The manager, I think, is very accommodating and she walks around to ensure that everyone is okay. I have not had the opportunity to try their happy hours specials since I work in the burbs but errrr I may have to become "ill" one day and trek on down to Plymouth before the summer is out. loves it!

    (4)

  • Chase S.

    Went here the other night, and was a big fan. The rooftop is awesome, and the environment is great as well. Pros: Prices aren't bad, I think it was like $4 for a Bud Light Music isn't super loud, and it is a great place to get a couple beers before heading out for the late night stuff Staff was friendly and didn't mind us moving to a better view than where we were originally sat Mist that sprays would be amazing if there during daylight Cons: Not a great view Service was kind of slow, but really only for the first beer/cocktail. Afterwards wasn't too bad

    (4)

  • Nichole M.

    I work and go to school about a block away, so I have been here way too many times. They have a really nice rooftop, which is hard to find in the loop. They also have a nice basement bar, but I try to go to the rooftop whenever it's open. Their restaurant on the main level is deceiving because it looks like a place for a senior citizen special at 4pm. They have daily specials that are always a good deal. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their skillets are really good and so are their chicken sandwiches and burgers. Definitely give this place a try, but your best bet for a good time is by going to the rooftop. Just watch out for the owner/manager lady, she can be a beast. She thinks she thinks this place is a 5 star restaurant. Yeah, it's good, but it's not that wonderful.

    (3)

  • Chicago S.

    Breakfast is always great, try out any of their specials. Sometimes, service can be slow. We lunch there every couple of weeks or more in the summer and the dishes are hit or miss. What can I say, the rooftop is a great place to have lunch during the few warm months in Chicago. Prices on some of their drinks are a bit high. If you are in the south loop and need a hearty breakfast or lunch with coworkers this is a good choice.

    (3)

  • Adam R.

    Our group was pleasantly surprised by this little diner. We were trying to find a "non chain" place to eat in The Loop and stumbled upon Plymouth's. I had an Ole! Burger that was a bit over cooked but was still good. I'd recommend getting the waffle fries, as the sweet potato fries left something to be desired. The chicken noodle, maybe it was rice, soup was delicious, seasoned perfectly. I'm not usually a fan of chicken soup but would easily order it as a stand alone meal if I'm there in the future. Breakfast is available all day, which is a huge plus for me. There is also a full bar down stairs, and their menu is available in the diner.

    (3)

  • David C.

    I do not know why the price range is listed as $$ because this place is very affordable. I ordered a breakfast special off their "Cheap Ass Breakfast" menu for $5.99 and I could not finish it. Plymouth Restaurant & Bar is part of a conglomerate of restaurants including the White Palace Grill and the Hollywood Grill. Plymouth offers casual American diner food like cheeseburgers, philly cheesteaks, meat loafs, omelettes, pan cakes, scrambles, etc. The ambience is casual, fitting for the downtown lunch crowd. I ordered a vegetable omelette with hashbrowns and coffee. The omelette had a generous variety of vegetables. It was not overly salted. The hashbrowns were soft, warm, and comforting. The waittresses are chatty and friendly. There is also a rooftop bar, but I did not go up there since it was only 10 a.m. Maybe next time...

    (4)

  • Sophie A.

    A hidden gem ---right in the Loop! Don't let the outdated décor fool you....these people know how to make some addictive omelets. I've been back three times in the same week since my initial visit. Not only is the food good, but....it's inexpensive! I got a plate full of food for under $10. The wait staff are on-the-ball ---boy do they have their timing down pat. For a busy professional on a quick lunch break, it's perfect. The staff keeps a close eye on you and get you out on time, but I've never felt rushed. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Maryam G.

    When you walk up to the rooftop bar the views make you feel that you're in a great city but after receiving their horrible service you're left feeling that you're really in a small midwestern town. I wasted an hour of my life at this place, and should have stayed for a lot less. My friends and I went there for happy hour on a Friday, our server seemed bothered that we actually wanted her to bring us food and drinks, she seemed more interested in sitting at a back table talking to another server versus helping fill orders and service our group and because of this bad experience I will never go back to this place. On top of that, she wanted was rushing to leave so they could fit more people in.

    (1)

  • Megan M.

    Went here for lunch with some coworkers the other day. Had the acropolis sandwich which I struggled to consume because it was SO dry. Water helped me take it down, but the service was slow to react to empty glasses. The wheat ciabatta bread was a little hard around the edges and I would have like more than 4 pieces of sliced up portabello mushrooms on my sandwich. I barely finished half. I did take the other half to go and gave it to a homeless person on my walk back to Union Station. Maybe I should have reconsidered that. Poor guy might have choked to death. I regretfully ordered fruit on the side when I should have had the waffle fries - now those were goood. The fruit was not freshly cut, looked like it had been sitting out for a couple hours. Oh well. I did get free soup for some reason. French onion was very salty, didn't finish that either. I've heard it's a cheap place to grab a drink with a decent view from the rooftop, just make sure you don't come hungry.

    (1)

  • Melissa T.

    I've never had a spectacular meal here - although they do have a run-of-the-mill BLT that I have a soft spot for - and never had spectacular service. The rooftop is pretty cool when it's not crowded. I'm particularly fond of the downstairs, however, as I've started many a night after starting down there. Essentially, I'd never go to Plymouth if its close proximity to school didn't make it an ideal place to go and drown-your-law-school-sorrows-away.

    (3)

  • V. H.

    Why does this place get a bad rap? It has great outdoor patio seating, the service was attentive and they have beer towers on special!!! Hello?!? That alone should be enough. Fineeee, if you insist on talking about food, the sandwiches are not half bad and they have waffle fries. I'm sold!

    (4)

  • Karolina T.

    I went to school at DePaul and would always see the Plymouth rooftop, so finally I got the chance to try it when my friend and I grabbed drinks after work in the loop. Although we ordered only 2 bloody mary's, they were pretty good so I would definitely like to come back here to try their food sometime. Their covered rooftop is pretty sweet. You get an awesome view of the south chicago loop and Harold Washington Library. Their rooftop is definitely one of their biggest assets and I think it is the ideal place to go for an after work happy hour with coworkers.

    (4)

  • Dara L.

    Relaxed, open air bar with good food and affordable drinks. The menu is pretty expansive for a bar - a favorite seems to be the kebab plate which comes with two kebabs, a Greek salad and pitas. I ordered the grilled salmon salad. The salmon was nicely seasoned and came on top of an abundant amount of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and cheese. Very nice presentation and great service. The environment was relaxed and fun.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    A bunch of friends and I came here for a happy hour right after work and we had a very enjoyable time. Décor: We went right up to the roof, which is a solid spot. The entire thing is covered so, rain or shine, you can enjoy not matter the weather but the sides/windows are open-air so you don't feel like you're trapped inside. There are a bunch of tables and also a decent amount of room to stand (if you so choose). We had a table in the corner, which was nice as it kept us out of a traffic area. Everything there is relatively clean as well... well, except for a VERY LARGE spider that decided to try and spin a web right above our heads... luckily we took him out without issue. Staff: Our waiter was just ok... He was rather attentive although there were a few mishaps. He wasn't the most speedy and, even delivering drinks, didn't have the most steady of a hand (he ended up spilling a beer down my leg). But, no major harm. And he did give us a round of free shots for taking care of, and not completely freaking out about, the spider. Drinks/Food: We were there for happy hour so we only had drinks. But they were tasty and served nice and cold. After everyone else left, I stayed to give their wings a try. I went with 20 of them, half Buffalo and half "friggin' hot!" I must say that I really enjoyed the buffalo but did not feel the same about the "FH" flavor. The buffalo was classic with a little bit of heat. The FH was not as flavorful and really not that much hotter than the buffalo. Rather disappointing. However, the wings themselves were very good and are rather good-sized. Value: The drinks prices, for happy hour, are a solid deal and the food is not outrageously priced. I really liked this rooftop and cannot wait to return in the future!

    (4)

  • Ian L.

    It was as meh as can be. Nothing stood out, nothing bad, nothing good. The spicy wings I'd give 3.5 stars for, but the burgers were absolutely tasteless. Other than that, the menu is the usual insipid offering of "crowd pleaser" foods. Like a sports bar, expect chewy and tasteless burger patties. The sprinkler system was very aggressive, pumping out enough water to soak the nearby seats. The tables are jam packed together with merely 2 feet in between, with waiters and guests darting between each other like bumper cars. It's risky business standing in certain spots.

    (3)

  • Scott L.

    I came in for lunch and got the buffalo wrap...not too bad considering the kitchen made my order wrong and I didn't have time to have it remade. That's actually not why I'm writing. I asked for a little side of blue cheese dressing for the wrap and was charged $1.50 for it. That is outrageous for a tiny side of salad dressing! Plus, the waiter didn't mention that it was an additional charge. Service was very slow, the order and the bill were screwed up (something additional than the dressing)...probably won't be back.

    (2)

  • Katie G.

    We had top notch service with a nice view on the rooftop. I really like the ambiance of the bar on the rooftop. It's nice. We only ordered drinks and a appetizer platter. So my review is mainly on the great service , good drinks and the view. I like this place.

    (4)

  • Greg Z.

    Rooftop not that big a deal in the end. Mostly because the view from the rooftop isn't that exciting. Much better than sitting on a sidewalk next to the street though. Buffalo wings had good flavor but I wish they had been a little meatier. Perhaps they were overcooked as there were some tough spots. Didn't stop us from getting a second order. Combo plater was nice. Southwest egg rolls and sauce were delicious, cheese sticks cooked right with plenty of rich marinara for dipping. Service was great. Didn't have to wait long for more drinks or more food.

    (4)

  • Randall R.

    Plymouth has a fun rooftop and it's probably a great place to meet a friend for a 'cold' drink. The food is another matter. You'll find incorrectly cooked burgers with the wrong cheese. Their "friggin'-hot" baked wings actually rate about a 5 out of 10 on the normal heat scale. The combo appetizer platter was actually ok. The drinks are a little pricey on a Sunday night, about average for the touristy section of downtown. The beer was served at approximately 50 degrees and got warmer quick in the night-time Spring breeze, Very nice servers apologized profusely and sincerely - it's almost as if they've had a lot of practice. Actually, they were very nice, but overwhelmed and understaffed. After I refused their offer to comp the burger, the waitress comped my Moscow Mule nightcap - that's nice, really. Fix this place. I really want to like it.

    (2)

  • Rachel P.

    I came here Sunday evening, drawn by the lure of a rooftop away from Michigan Ave that maybe, just maybe, might not be too crowded or overpriced. You take an elevator up to the top floor (rooftop might be a little strong, as other reviewers have mentioned, it's 1) not that high up, 2) not open on all sides, and 3) graced with a view of the dirty rooftop next door/the Harold Washington Library El Stop). However, the owls atop the library look pretty badass once it starts to get dark and the lights shine on them, so that was ok. Drinks were good; I enjoyed the French Martini, and the service was fine. We ordered the spinach dip, which was served with a soft pita, and didn't care for it. We didn't find it creamy but more stringy, and had very little flavor, combined with the wilting pita, we didn't take more than one bite each and probably should have requested to have it taken off the bill, not sure why on earth we paid for that, now that I think of it. The 2-star rating says it all: Meh. It wasn't terrible, but there wasn't anything that would make me choose to return, either.

    (2)

  • Maureen S.

    Today was my second visit to Plymouth Restaurant. The first time was meeting friends for drinks. Today was lunch. Time for a review! First of all, the setting is GREAT. I have taken the Brown Line for years and saw this roof-top bar just north of the Library stop. Finally I went to it. What an oasis. We sat in the September afternoon sun and enjoyed the day. Second, the food - yum. Each of us tried different items on the menu and shared. None of us were disappointed and kept eating off of each other's plates. Third, the staff - what a nice group. They were attentive, helpful, and quick. They made us feel very welcome and encouraged us to return. We will return. This place is now going to be my "after work" hang out place.

    (5)

  • Maggie S.

    I have been here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks...you name it, I have been there for it. Heres what I LOVE about it: If you come regularly, the staff remembers you by name & is extremely friendly. They make good drinks and they are reasonably priced as well. They also serve breakfast all day. The rooftop is great fun to hang out on, but tends to get a little overcrowded between 5-7 pm during the week. Heres what I don't like: When it does get busy, the service level goes down. If you sit at a table you HAVE to have a cocktail waitress and they can be slow. Besides breakfast, the food is sort of blah. I wouldn't venture into anything besides the traditional bar fare found on the menu. I haven't, but have seen/smelled some pretty funky things coming out of the kitchen. The basement bar is kind of dark & scary...and they play the music WAY TOO LOUD. To the point where you can barely hear the person across from you. Will I be back? Yes. Its convienient, fun, and affordable- which is all I really need out of a bar. its also really clean, which scores points in my book.

    (3)

  • Andrew Y.

    so there are 3 parts to know about plymouth.... -there is the basement...this area creeps me out..doesnt make much sense.. -there is the upstairs...which is a decent loud atmosphere in a beer garden setting..the roof opens in the summer time and its all good..buckets of beer are a little expensive but you are paying for the sun and loud noise..i think the crowd for the most part is John Marshall students..but dont let that discourage you.. -then there is the diner on the ground level..breakfast is the way to go here..stay away from the salads they are gross..you will see a lot of them around the tables because they are massive..but they are not very good..the skillets and mexican breakfasts are pretty solid..they have a good mixture of diner breakfast food for a good price..word of advice though they dont have tables for parties larger than 4..so dont go if you have 6 people...you wont be able to sit unless they can put tables together

    (3)

  • Julianna W.

    Amazing rooftop bar with a view on the city. Great mixed drinks, daily specials, refined selection of house wines, and savory food. The place is clean and the service is fast and friendly. By far one of my favorite bars in the city.

    (5)

  • joco w.

    Cute place -- I went here one night out with the girls, I like how you can still sit on the rooftop even in cold weather. Nice view. The food and drinks are good and the service was great. Definitely would return.

    (4)

  • Jonathan K.

    the rooftop is great. its a good vibe here, couple tvs showing sports, happy hour for professionals, older crowd when i went...comfort food? its cool here cus its rooftop, right in the loop

    (4)

  • Josh O.

    We were wandering around The Loop looking for a place to get lunch when I saw that there were people eating on the rooftop here, so we decided to check it out. Turns out that was a great idea! This place really doesn't look like it would be anything special, but I was very pleasantly surprised. For a simple restaurant with a rather basic menu, the amount of thought that the owner(s) have clearly put into their food is impressive. I ordered the veggie burger which can often be a bland chunk of vegetable protein sitting where they obviously intended a lovingly crafted beef patty to go. Especially in Chicago, where I haven't found the vegetarian fare to be all that great, I was extremely happy to get an absolutely delicious apparently homemade patty that was well cooked and thoughtfully provided a surprise of fresh spinach hiding under the cheese. Absolutely delicious! On top of that, the serving sizes were absolutely perfect, being completely filling without leaving you either stuffed or having to leave food on your plate (well, basket). We even noticed the (I assume) owner actively adjusting the serving sizes in the fly based on the amount of food at people were leaving on their plates. Talk about dedication to quality and service! Also, it may just have been that it was the first day the roof was open, but clearly their fryer is well maintained and kept very clean. The already excellent fries were made even better by the fresh, clean oil they were clearly fried in. All around excellent dining experience!

    (4)

  • Helena D.

    When the weather gets warm, Chicagoans flock in droves to their local watering hole in search of the elusive terrace and rooftop patio. If you're in the Loop and prefer some place other than an overpriced hotel (ahem The Wit), then walk on over to Plymouth Restaurant Bar over on Plymouth and Jackson. It is an unassuming place that feature multiple floors, but just ride the elevator to the top floor and you'll find yourself in a galley-style rooftop bar that has a view of the Harold Washington Library, which is across the street. Each day there is a l drink / pitcher / bucket of beer special at reasonable prices and the food is solid. If you feel compelled to sing your heart out about your latest break-up or your vile boss, then you should show up for karaoke night which is on a tuesday or wednesday night. You won't break the bank drinking here and you'll be able to savor a cool drink in a centrally located bar.

    (4)

  • don l.

    Can honestly say that if you are in this area looking for a place to grab a burger you should skip this joint. Have been there for breakfast as well as after work and can say that the table service was fine but your order somehow comes out not exactly as what you were hoping for. There aren't too many things that I would recommend as most items are mediocre at best. In this day and age where something as simple as an American classic such as a burger would seem almost impossible to misfire on, this place seems to consistantly dish out quite possibly the worst $8.00 burger ever served. Drinks are also overpriced even for loop standards.

    (1)

  • Jackie R.

    Great comfort food on the main level diner. Dark, low-ceilinged bar below where law students forget the classes that just occurred. Patio- i have yet to visit but looks like a good time. A nice staple place behind state street for a late night sandwich or afternoon drink. Shouldn't those two be flipped around? Thats the beauty of this place!

    (5)

  • Chanita S.

    Took my co-worker out here for lunch for her birthday today. The place itself is not too shabby. It was a decent day out so we opted to sit on the rooftop. Needles to say, the rooftop was crowded with the lunch crowd left and right. This was my first time here, but from what I heard it gets like this every day. Typical bar/American food. I was going to get a meal but ended up ordering an appetizer instead--the Jumbo Shrimp Basket. Perfect crunchiness along with the perfect portion To be quite frank, I was full from the appetizer alone. As for drinks, I ordered the strawberry mimosas which was AWESOME. I normally have orange mimosas for Sunday brunches, so the strawberry one was new to me and had me sold. I'm still trying to walk straight in the office. As far as service goes, wasn't incredible...AT ALL. I just don't know if it's becaue I had a bad waitress but she was uber slow and made me late for work. Took a while for her to take the order. Walked in at 12:30, got our food at 1:20, had to rush eating and didn't get back into the office til 1:50. And my work requires me to be back by 1:30. Oh well, it's a Friday...I guess I could care less. Kind of pricey--2 appetizers and two drinks came out to about $50. I only like this place because it's at a conveninet location close to work without having to go to a fancy upscale place. I'd give it 4 stars if it had better service.

    (3)

  • Christa F.

    Have a really nice rooftop deck that faces the large library downtown that's good for after work drinks. Food is not that great all. Nachos were stale. Spinach & Artichoke dip sucked. We had a semi-rude waitress, but the other one's that walked by seemed nice.

    (2)

  • Richard H.

    Nice rooftop bar with Trumer Pils for $4. Good combination on a nice summer day. Caveat, never eaten downstairs or visited the bar in the basement -- only the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Jean B.

    Crappy service. Crappy food. The only part of the meal I enjoyed was the company I was with.

    (1)

  • Nikki K.

    We had lunch here and it satisfied many different appetites. I have recently ventured into a vegetarian diet and I really enjoyed the Portobello Mushroom sandwich with peppers & onions. My boyfriend had a sandwich he liked and one of our friends was hung over & devoured her hot roast beef sandwich w/mashed potatoes. The only problem we had was that one glass of water had something floating in it...broccoli i think. The location was perfect to walk to from our hotel on Wabash & Harrison and I would go back if I was in that area of Chicago in the future. I'd like to check out the roof top area for some drinks or dinner.

    (4)

  • Andrew P.

    I don't know about the food, but I liked the rooftop deck. Beers are kinda pricey ($5 for a Guiness?) and if you are drinking in the basement and get drunk, don't be surpised if you smell like a wino.

    (3)

  • Gen S.

    When I went here, we sat up on the rooftop, which is mainly a bar and has a different kitchen and menu than the restaurant downstairs. (I didn't find this out until after we were seated.) The location is convenient for downtown folks and the CTA, and the rooftop offers great outdoor seating. Unfortunately, that's where the positive traits end. The food was awful. On the roof, your choices are appetizers and burgers. We tried a few different appetizers and none of them were good. The grilled calamari was cold and served with a very acidic sauce. Everything with chicken was bland, and some of the pieces had cartilage. The spinach artichoke dip was bright green and sour-tasting. The only decent thing we ate was the spicy black bean dip, but really, it was nothing special. The service was painfully slow (not because it was crowded, we were one of three tables) and the wait staff didn't even know their own menu. We ordered a platter of various dishes and only received half of them - the server was ready to bring us our check before we even received all of our food! The food was all extremely overpriced, even for the Loop. ($8 for six tiny pieces of calamari!) I've heard that the breakfast food in the downstairs restaurant is pretty good, but I'm honestly scared to go back. The bar seemed like a nice place to have a few beers in warm weather, as long as you're not hungry.

    (2)

  • Dave F.

    Good breakfast place, unfortunately not much else. The lunch and dinners are mediocre at best. Which is kind of a shame because there's not many choices in the Loop to have a meal...

    (2)

  • Oona B.

    eh, it's food. the atmosphere is much better. . .

    (3)

  • Leang E.

    Here's where I started out for St. Patty's weekend at 11:30am. It's interesting that you walk in and have the option of going to 3 different floors to drink in, which includes a heated rooftop. Our group was on the heated rooftop which you can get to via elevator. It's very spacious, and great for parties. They have heated ceiling lamps that really do the job of keeping you warm. Drinking became substitutable for food for a few hours and then I had to eat. We had the chips and salsa, chicken quesadillas, chicken tenders, and the spinach and artichoke dip. They were all pretty decent. The chips aren't that great, but the food does come out nice and hot. The bartenders were good, but I did have one small issue with one of the waitresses. Waitress: Oh, I'll be back with the pitcher you ordered Me: I didn't order a pitcher Waitress: Oh, you're not the other Asian girl... Me: (shaking my head, looking dead straight at her) yeah, no... Other than that I had a good time.

    (3)

  • Daphne L.

    I have been to Plymouth 3 times and that was 2 times too many. I've never understood why people rave about the view since it overlooks the top level of a parking lot, a few nearby buildings, and, the El tracks. The service is awful, the drinks are overpriced, and the food is mediocre. And don't get me started on the elevator. If this is your best /only option for outdoor drinking and dining, stay indoors.

    (1)

  • Emily N.

    I think this place is great for what it is. Its a cute, chill, little diner on the main floor where you can get burgers and fries and just relax at. Not to mention their delicious soup! Seriously, it always surprises me how good their soup is. when you're done with your meal you can head downstairs or on the rooftop for a drink. Not the best service i have ever had, but definitely not bad. You can tell there are a lot of regulars that get dinner there consistently, so you know it has to be pretty good. Think Clarke's in the loop... i mean without all the college kids who are out of their minds and eating grilled cheeses.

    (3)

  • Juan L.

    Plymouth has been a regular lunch spot of mine for over 7 years now. I have mixed feelings. The selection of food is great, the servings are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The service is usually fast on the main level. I've experienced very long wait times (up to 45 minutes) in the basement bar. The rooftop is lovely, if you're lucky enough to find a spot up there. And the service can range anywhere from poor to excellent. Lately, I've had more negative experiences than positive (wrong orders, things made wrong, the server was no where to be found, etc), but I'll continue to go regularly because you can't beat the food selection and portions.

    (3)

  • Larry C.

    I am a regular at this place because the food is always good and the price is right. The coffee is perfect every time and I can truthfully say that the staff have become my friends. I think the first time I came in was curiosity about breakfast food. After that, I found my hang out spot for the m-f work grind. I have visited the rooftop many times but the main floor is where I prefer to sit. Many Greek owned restaurants seem to know the correct formula for a good food business. Plymouth is no exception. In fact, it stands out as one of the better ones I have ever visited. The menu has many surprises like the chicken kabobs and the Greek salad but I am mostly a breakfast customer. Everyone I have ever brought in with me has thanked me for introducing them to the hidden spot.

    (4)

  • Lesley A.

    Now that Chicago warm weather season is upon us, it is completely worth it to go to Plymouth Restaurant just to say you had a meal on an open downtown rooftop with a great view of the Harold Washington Library and nearby buildings designed by Daniel H. Burnham himself. Even during cold weather, you can dine on the rooftop where they put up a heated canopy. The food is your typical bar fare (fried items, sandwiches, etc.), plus some extra kitschy food and drink options that poke fun at how John Marshall and DePaul law schools immediately surround the restaurant. The restaurant service is also okay. The prices are reasonable for downtown Chicago and what you're getting. You should try Plymouth out at least once in your Chicago living/visiting lifetime.

    (3)

  • P S.

    Four stars for the view, even on a misty, damp night. The trains rumbling through the Library stop, the traffic on State, the beautiful old buildings of Printer's Row... these things are well worth the trek up the lift and onto the rooftop. However. The poorly-made drinks, spotty half-assed service, drunken, loud and irritating clientele...these things are not. Pop in, have a lookie loo at the view and then go around the corner to Miller's Pub and have yourself a real drink in a much cooler environment.

    (2)

  • Michelle G.

    If you're looking for fancy food in an upscale atmosphere, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a comfortable atmosphere, a huge selection of standard American fare, reasonable prices and damn good coffee, this is the place. I've been here a number of times for lunch, and I like to sit on the main floor. (The basement has a bar and rooftop is, well, a rooftop.) Breakfast is served all day on the main floor, and the breakfast menu is huge. Atmosphere is homey and laid-back, which is a nice change from the usual "new American/Asian fusion/French-inspired" Loop restaurants. The main floor isn't that large, but has a decent amount of seating without being too crowded. I only wish this place was open when I was a law student....

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    Was here on St. Patty's Day for a late lunch. No Drink Specials- Lame. Sat in the lower level bar, waitress was rude but food was good and reasonably priced. Coat Hooks: YES

    (2)

  • Jessica K.

    Awful. Not recommended due to poor service. Unfortunately, the view and food don't make up for the horrible service we received here either. I reserved the rooftop for a private party- a Brunch. Was supposed to be at 10:30 AM, at 10:35 AM I was knocking on the door and endlessly repeat calling the restaurant since the door was locked and none of my guests could get in. That should have been my first clue that the staff was not prepared to handle the contracted party, even though I made the reservation and paid the deposit over two months in advance. I did not receive the food I had a signed party contract for with their Manager/Party & Catering Coordinator. On top of not receiving everything we were supposed to get, they did not have nearly enough food. There was not enough for food for even half of the guest I had contracted for. It was embarrassing to see my guests with only an English muffin on their plate after arriving hungry for brunch when there should have been scrambled eggs, muffins, pastries, etc. Additionally, the food that did come out came out extremely slow. This further proves my first point- they Restaurant must have "forgot" that they were even supposed to have a party on this day. At one point, after I had enough of watching my guests with water only and not even coffee or juice for about 30 minutes after the party was supposed to have started and asking the server multiple times if the food would be out soon,I literally had to go into the kitchen and ask for the manager and what the heck was going on. The manager on duty indicated he was busy preparing the food and eventually came out and delivered my guests food- literally a tray of English muffins split in half. Great, so now we had English muffins and water. And it took 30 minutes to get? They must have had to run to the store for this or bake them from scratch- but the later is impossible as they tasted like stale dry hockey pucks. After deciding I had enough of this miserable "party" at Plymouth, I went to pay the final bill. I was shocked to see that they were going to charge me for all the full amount- Really? You didn't even deliver half of the items that were included in the party menu I had a signed contract for receiving, they just didn't come out, and know you are going to charge me as if they did? Since the catering/party manager wasn't there, the manager on duty had to make continuous phone calls back and forth to her to resolve this. After waiting about 45 min to arrive at an acceptable resolution, I gave up. Frankly, i was tired (and hungry) and I did not want to be in this crap hole any longer. It was worth whatever money they were charging me to LEAVE Plymouth Grill ASAP and never come back. Don't host any party here unless you want to be embarrassed in front of your guests for taking them to such a distressing place.

    (1)

  • Larry L.

    The absolute RUDEST staff I've ever encountered. Manager made this evening extremely unpleasant. Don't waste your time or money here.

    (1)

  • Helena B.

    Yikes. I was so excited to check this place out. Back in my Brown-Line-Riding days, I would see Plymouth from the El and think "Look at all those happy people drinking beers in the sunshine on that lovely rooftop deck. Maybe one day I will be one of them." [Wistful sigh] Well yesterday I got to be one of them. The work crowd and I head up to the rooftop deck to enjoy the brief Chicago Summer. The place is half-empty, so we head for an open table. Wrong! We are quickly informed that there is a waiting list for the tables. Really? But they are all open... Is this like when clubs maintain lines outside so you will think they are cooler than they really are? Problem here is that I'm ALREADY INSIDE and can SEE that there's no one here at the tables. We finally coax the blank staring hostess into an explaination - there's a party coming at 6PM and they need the table. OK, makes sense... except that it's 5PM. So, can we sit here now? Seated, we order beers. To their credit, the beer list is respectible and service is quick. At 6PM, as promised, we relinquish our table to the party and head to the basement bar. The elevator ride down stops on each floor and is an amusing trip through the various layers of Plymouth. Rooftop bar: Cool-Kid After Work Club Ground floor: Decor rivaling that of a Denny's Basement Bar: Precisely that, a bar in the basement. Nothing fancy. The first thing we see in the basement is a buffet. Sadly, it was full of random meats (eww!) that I was told were disgusting (given my tenuous relationship with meat, I utterly refused to eat this stuff on looks alone). Two more Leinie's and I'm done. The quest for the perfect beer-and-sunshine after-work spot continues...

    (2)

  • Laura R.

    Ya know how good it feels to be in on a surprise? That's how you'll feel here... The positioning of this place is just great, you feel tucked away from the rest of the world but with a nice peephole to observe the hustle and bustle through. There are fans and plush seating to keep you comfortable. It is though quaint so I'm not sure how it would work with a large group. I tried the onion and they were just ok. They have all the staple beers and liquors, but try the specialty drinks on the menu. They are so so good!

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    This place has two things going for it - 1) a well-located summer rooftop that offers views of the Washington Library, EL and busy State Street. 2) the bar that sits on that rooftop The A-OK is for the rooftop + scenery + alcohol. Skip the food. It is unremarkable.

    (3)

  • Dave S.

    What a disappointment! I met my wife here for a late lunch (about 1:15 PM). The place was not that busy as most of the lunch crowd had already gone back to their offices. I have to admit that the staff here was great. Everyone was really friendly, helpful and attentive. That is where the positives end on my review of this place. I ordered something simple: a burger and soup. It was the most unmemorable meal that I have ever partaken in. The soup was warm (not hot). The burger tasted like it was pre-cooked hours ago and left on the side of the grill just waiting to be ordered. This meat was terrible. It was all dried out and nearly inedible. Although I had a bad visit, I am more than willing to give this place another shot. I am really considering this visit as me being in the wrong place at the wrong time sort of deal. I still have hope that this place can give me a good meal some time in the future.

    (2)

  • Mikey U.

    3 Stars... with a 4th for potential! Now I can't give this place a full fledged, honest, in-depth review seeing as how we stopped in for one drink, but I enjoyed the place and can see how it could be a very happening spot... I'm sure the entire building is technically the Plymouth Restaurant and Bar, but we were primarily enthused by the rooftop bar. The quaint rooftop is scenic; like being in the canyon of brick and steel that makes up the surrounding buildings. It doesn't sound pleasant, but believe me, it makes for a refreshing reprieve by contrast. The bartender was a friendly, spritely girl (...I didn't catch her name, but she was great...) who was more than willing to pour a few obvious tourists some stiff STIFF drinks... She was attentive too! Having heard that we were headed to the Art Institute of Chicago, she made it a point to say "ooh, you should give yourselves about 2 hours to see the whole thing, they close at 5, its almost 3". She also took the time to give directions and even draw out a map to a place she liked going, Coyote Ugly, just in case we were looking to go somewhere later in the evening. That's friendly service... In our quest to find alcohol, we found it amusing that this bar is located 2 doors down from a Law School. It just seemed laughingly appropriate.

    (4)

  • Maria C.

    Tell me how you cannot have fun in an outdoor rooftop restaurant/bar. We had good waitresses, I guess one was training the other. I ordered a mai tai and friends ordered the strawberry long island (very good). They come in tall glasses and very very heavy hand. Our neighbor table had all kinds of food so we decided to order stuff as well. I tried the mini burgers, they came in different amounts, I just had the 3 and shared. friends had the nachos and mozzeralla sticks, ya know, regular bar food. Tasty burger might I add. The drinks kept coming and I wasn't stopping them. Gotta come here before it starts getting cold!

    (4)

  • Maureen L.

    Loved the rooftop! Busy on a Friday after work but discovered that we can reserve a table next time; will do that for sure. Service fabulous; food very good. Jo, our waitress, was the BEST!!

    (5)

  • Steven M.

    We were at the Gold Coast Art Fair and wanted something to eat. So we made the trek west to avoid the typical tourist traps. When we came to the Library I saw the Plymouth's roof top and made a bee line. This is on the edge of what used to be the center of down town. So your going to see some of Chicago's original Architecture from the roof. We were seated immediately and the waitress was on top of our needs the whole time we were there. They had misters going as it was 90 out. But if you sit long enough by the railing, you are going to leave a little damp. The mixed drinks were a pass for me as the peach tea was kind of lame. The California club was great. I got it on prezel bread that was toasted and the chicken, bacon combo hit the spot. They give you a boat load of fries and they were pretty good. The slaw was a bit dry though. I was not expecting much from this place other than the view. But the food is cheap and the service was right on the money.

    (4)

  • Pinaki S.

    If you love Eastern European waitresses, this is your spot. Otherwise, go for the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Jennifer I.

    I've been to the rooftop bar twice now. First time (a month ago) - great service, enjoyed my drinks (interesting variety of girly drinks to choose from), although they have some bizarre tendency to put colored sugar around the rims. My drink had red sugar, and with the heat/humidity...my drink and my hands looked like they were bleeding. But anyway, the place was packed and I was surprised the service was as good as it was. Went again last night. Had a different drink with green sugar. Didn't like it much but I don't blame the bar for that. Service started slow (I think it took about 25 minutes for me to get my first drink), but got better as the night went on - seemed like bigger crowd = better service. I had a couple bites of a veggie quesadilla which was really good. So overall, I have had 2 pretty decent experiences here, and my friends seem to like it. I'm sure I'll be back, but I wouldn't call it a "must go".

    (3)

  • Liz L.

    This place get 5 stars for the rooftop and 3 stars for food so it evens out to 4. Plymouth has your typical bar food - burgers, sandwiches, etc. I like it because it's cheap, fast enough for a weekday lunch, and their waffle fries are amazing. The food is good, not great. However, come here in the summer and you're in for a treat. Take the elevator up to the top floor and you are on a beautiful roofdeck overlooking the Washington Library and the new giant eyeball sculpture. The rooftop is covered and even has fans to stay cool. All in all, a great place to meet up with a friend for lunch in the loop.

    (4)

  • Lori M.

    Not a bad place for a cheap quick bite in the financial district. This is the second time I've been here in the past 6 months or so, and it is consistent. I had a veggie burger & fries. I'm not a fan of their version which comes with frozen (sauteed?) spinach atop and no tomato, but lettuce. Seems a strange combo and I'm not a fan of any frozen vegetable. The coffee was good /strong and the service was pretty good too. There's always an interesting customer base in here and when it's warmer out, the rooftop is great for a large group of friends. I just have to remember to tell them negative on the spinach next time. Lots of federal cops hang in here & have some good jokes to share & can be good entertainment. In hindsight, after my visit to the passport agency today, I should have ordered a cocktail.

    (3)

  • Heather B.

    It's really nice to find a place that serves breakfast all day that also has decent pancakes, especially in downtown Chicago. They could be a bit more attentive to making sure your coffee cup is full, but I'm just nitpicking here.

    (4)

  • Melissa Q.

    After checking out Blues Festival and walking around the Loop, the bf and I discovered this place. Being one of the only nice Fridays Chicago has seen thus far, I was immediately drawn to the rooftop. For 6pm on a Friday we did not expect to be seated as soon as we arrived. AWESOME. I got an Apple Martini which barely had any alcohol in it (hate when that happens). The food was adequate but the service was great. If we return, it will most likely be for drinks (beer only) on the rooftop and not dinner.

    (3)

  • Brittany C.

    This is not an Irish bar. Du-UH, Brittany. Apparently, I was unsure what Western European Country was associated with this bar/grills boulder-namesake...After 4 hours of Saturday morning carbomb guzzling, you would be confused too. Now that my drunken stupidity is out of the way, a review: This was the second time Ive been here, and my experience was much the same: Drunken and Alight. Food: Blah, Underwhelming bar food, to say the least. Not so impressed. Even after i got over the lack of corn beef specials at this "Irish bar".... Drink: OK. Expensive, but, well, its the loop.... So-so on the strength. I heard someone rant about the atrocity of the margarita. But, really, who gets a margarita on st. Patrick's Day... Consider it due punishment. Ambiance: Both times, the rooftop bar impressed me. LOVE it. Even covered up this time (not open for the summer yet, covered in glass, so you still get that "outdoors feel) its fantabulous. Nice views, nice space. Nice little corner to smoke in so you don't have to go ALL the way downstairs. I like. However, both times it was also very crowded on the roof. I guess that happens a lot. This time, the crowd forced me to go to the basement. Basement is fine. Smallish, dark. Except, when I drink in a basement I often forget that people can STILL see me and frequently end up doing embarrassing "Who was that girl" things. I attribute it to my times drinking in basements in High School and College; But Ill leave that issue to be psychoanalyzed at another time... All in all, I love the roof. I love drinking on the roof. I love smoking on the roof. But Ill make sure I eat somewhere else.

    (3)

  • Scott H.

    Plymouths is cool place to enjoy a nice rooftop lunch or just a beer. I have been here a few times and have always enjoyed myself. The service can be hit or miss but the food has always been good. The steak quesadilla or the Ole! burger are sure things. The Ole! burger has bacon, jalapeno, and onions and served on a pretzel bread bun with waffles fries. They serve the burger and fries in a dumb wicker baset which makes it tough to get to each time you put it down. Other than that great meal and a great place. Other reviews mention the main eating floor which resembles a Denny's and the basement bar. My review is only for the rooftop as I have never tried the other areas. Stick to the rooftop and you'll be fine.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    I spent a lovely Friday evening on the rooftop of Plymouth. I can't weigh in on the food or the restaurant part, but the rooftop is the perfect summer after-work drink spot. There are many different groups that come here...power-players, law students, older adults (and did I see a couple kids running around?), so it's a lively and fun mix. I would suggest Plymouth's rooftop to anyone that is in the loop and looking for an outdoor bar. You won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • J T.

    Was here yesterday for dinner. The food was just average, nothing for sure to brag about. I guess for an appetizer and two burgers, $40 was a little steep. The rooftop was ok, nothing special since all you got to look at was the El-train and other buildings. The downstairs looked really lame, like just an average diner. Suggestion, take your money and go else where!

    (2)

  • WindyCityGrl T.

    1-star is way too high for this place. We ordered hot wings as an appetizer and upon biting into one, blood squirted out. Gross!!!!!! The waitress acted like it wasn't a big deal and didn't even apologize (although I realize it wasn't her fault, it's still the right thing to do...you know, as the waitress). We said we didn't want them (obviously) and didn't want them replaced. She obviously wasn't listening because she brought another batch of wings which were extremely well done from the looks of the burnt-crispy edges. We told her that we did not want them replaced so she took them away...with a damn attitude...really?!? We should have just left but we decided to order burgers, praying they would be ok. They were that...just ok. I ordered cheese fries...I must be crazy! I tried unsuccessfully to attach a photo here of what they consider cheese fries. 2 Slices of cheese placed over the fries and sat up under a heating lamp. GTFOH!!!! I'm done.

    (1)

  • Rachael D.

    Decided to give this place a try on the whimsical night in late summer while having a difficult time making a decision on where to eat dinner. Went right up to the rooftop bar. Had to wait just a few minutes before being seated as it was quite crowded. (What do you expect on a Friday afternoon in the loop?) The tables were in very close quarters and it took a while for the waitress to help us. They had a $5 martini special (I know! A Friday!) so I didn't even hesitate to order one. We each had a burger and they were really good. We will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Kyle H.

    Two star review plus one for the rooftop alone. The rooftop seems to be saving this place from general malaise and extinction. I imagine it's empty between November and June. The prices for beer were incredibly high, domestic and import. When I sat down with my group the Eastern European waitress asked me what I would like to drink. I obviously hadn't glanced at a menu yet but asked for a Leinenkugel's Summer Wheat. My order was met with a blank stare and after 5 seconds I started to worry if I had offended her or somehow spit on her while en-un-ciating my esses. Nope. After 5 more blank staring seconds she said they didn't have that. Okay then...what do you have so we don't play twenty guesses plus 10 second stares in between? After the first beer our server was largely missing or extremely slow at bringing what was ordered. Forget about asking for a water on a hot day, you'll never get it. Wait until the empty lots around this place get constructed upon...the Plymouth will close faster than a blank staring ESL waitress can hand you a menu. Which isn't that fast actually...

    (3)

  • steve c.

    I spontaneously ended up here looking for a place to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Expecting the place to be expensive for a downtown roof bar I was pleasantly surprised. Ordered some $4 drink specials and a delicious bacon and blue cheese burger on a pretzel roll. It was really good. I'm really surprised at all of the negative reviews as I saw nothing wrong with the place. The service and views was great and the food was good.

    (5)

  • Ashley S.

    Well, it's about time I gave Plymouth Rooftop a try. I've only been living in the Loop for two years now. My friends and I came here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, the rooftop was still covered, but that's okay...it's really not THAT great of a view (honestly, the building is quite short, so the view isn't really anything to brag about). We were quickly seated, which was a major plus, and then we decided to order drinks. Our drinks came, and were met with mixed reviews. Half of us didn't like our drinks (mine tasted like nyquil) and the other half enjoyed theirs. Our waitress was not very attentive and took forever to come over and take our food order. When she finally came over, I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon. Let me tell you...it REALLY hit the spot. It was definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a while (I must note, however, that they messed up my order a bit, so that sucked). When it came time to pay, I used a coupon that I had bought off a website. To make a long story short, they acted like they had NEVER taken a coupon before and just did NOT know what in the world to do. Don't get me wrong, they didn't try to make me feel like a piece of crap for using one, they just seemed sooooo lost and it took them forever to figure it out. I ended up having to explain to them TWICE how the coupon works. *duh* They made kind of a half-assed apology after the whole situation, but whatever. I got my burger. The atmosphere was kind of nice. There were many groups of friends there for drinks and everyone seemed like they just wanted to have a good time. So if you're looking for a place to go with friends, you may want to give this place a try. I probably would not want to have a date here though. Honestly, I feel like I should realllly give this place only two stars, but I cannot deny how much I loved that burger! The service sucked though. The only way I'll give this place my service again is if they do take-out. Hmm...I'll have to check on that...

    (3)

  • Jorge M.

    Will not return! The roof could use a little clean up. It was so disgustingly gross. I understand the space is limited, but if you're going to serve food, at least try to hide the dirty dishes. The bar was sticky, the prices were not bad. However, the attitude of the bartenders was just awful!!!

    (1)

  • Jason C.

    Hit this place for happy hour last Friday. The roof deck is great - good views, nice breeze and fans/cool water mist to keep things from getting over-heated. We had a fried food platter - it was decent. Nothing to write home about. I service was average. The bathrooms were one floor down which was kind of a pain. You literally need to walk behind the food prep area to get to the stairs and bathrooms - not overly pleasant. If you are looking for decent drinks and a nice roof deck that is not a boom boom bar, check this place out.

    (3)

  • Alexander G.

    I like this place a lot. Though we went on a Saturday afternoon, no games were on. It was about 60 degrees out and we ate on the rooftop. This was okay because they have a heating system that works pretty well if you are sitting underneath it. The roof top is also covered so in case it is rainy you are good. The food and drink selection was more bar and pub food than diner, which is what I had initially expected. The decor on the roof top is better than most. I was also happy about the large flat screen tvs that were mounted against the wall. They also have a neat painting of very famous Chicagoans one of their walls. The scenery wasn't much, you get a nice view of some old printers row buildings and the Washington Library 'El' stop. There is a little dog park you can people watch too. I can imagine that this place gets a lot of DePaul and John Marshall law students. The afterwork crowd might make this place really packed during a Thursday or Friday night. The service was great. The hostess was also our server and was pleasant. She let us know about the Mojito specials on Saturdays. Though no food selections from her, she kept up on the table and made sure we had everything. I ordered the Greek Burger with Kalamata olives and feta. I know I am not a big fan of olives in general, but I was pleasantly surprise by the flavor of the olives and goat cheese in the burger. I think this had something to do with the olives diced into the goat cheese, it almost reminded me of a shmear. I had the fries as well. These were a little disappointing. Not because they were the cottage fries, but they were a little under done and not seasoned enough. Being the fry aficionado that i am, I would like to say that I firmly believe that all sandwiches in Chicago should be served with fries. One particular style of fry. I believe it has the breadth of character that can hold up to representing itself as the 'Chicago fry'. No, I am not talking about pommes frits, McDonald fries, or season fries, nor even the infamous curly fries. It has to be the thick cut steak fry. This and a whole lot of steak sauce on the side. My wifey ordered the vegetarian paninni. I had a taste and it was really good. It reminded me of a good white pizza with vegetarian toppings. We were really excited about getting to eat a rooftop in the loop that wasn't too crowded and had good service and an okay view in fresh air.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Over-priced and boring. But the food was good. This is Binyon's ghost. There's no escaping it for a relative "old-timer" like me. I started eating at Binyon's regularly in 1983 when I began law school down the street, and I continued to eat at Binyons for about 13 years until it closed in 1996. It will always be Binyon's to me. Their overpriced diner food, no matter how good, and it was good, will never measure up to Binyon's. No way.

    (3)

  • Laura K.

    It all depends what you want. This is a cool little outdoor rooftop bar overlooking, yes, a parking garage top and the library and the el. It's a great hangout for drinks after work in the loop. The food is ok - typical bar food, nothing outstanding. This place tends to attract the loud and obnoxious and the service can be painfully slow. Isn't the best dinner option in the area. But if you're looking to hang out or hook up, this might very well be your place.

    (3)

  • Abby T.

    Disclaimer: Plymouth holds a special place in my heart, as it has been a place to sooth my post-final exam trauma and post-3-hr-lecture mental paralysis. Situated right next to the CBA building and John Marshall, Plymouth offers food and drink to many a attorney and Loop 9-5er alike! They even have attorney specialty drinks! Very clever. I would not suggest grabbing any food from their free happy hour food buffet. That has left me with a belly ache. ok, more like explosion. HAHA. The rooftop is a nice place to chill and unwind after a long day of mental draining. Breezy in the summertime, Heated in the wintertime. 1 less star for being a spot I would not go to, if I didn't go to JMLS. 1 more star for being there for me during some of my darkest hours. =)

    (4)

  • Happiness L.

    Just wanted to say that this place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I have been here a few times for meals (lunch and dinner), and hosted 3 events on their rooftop. The service and ambiance are just the best and I really like the food too. I tend to avoid the super busy times as it can get crowded, but if you are looking for one of Chicago's best...this is it.

    (5)

  • Ellye W.

    The bar has a nice patio with great heating lamps, and good drinks with a fun shot menu. I went on a thursday and at first there was a decent crowd but as soon as people started leaving the manager called last call and then practically made me chug my drink and hit the road! It was only 11pm and the hours listed outside were until 12. I thought it was pretty rude of her to shoo us away like that and I wont be going back. The view wasn't good enough to justify the poor hospitality.

    (2)

  • Anna G.

    I haven't been to the bar-roof-top-patio thing, but seriously, here's what you need to know if you're going to the restaurant bit: It's in the loop The food is about on par what you pay for it (I went with 2 friends and all our meals were under $10) decent vegetarian options (not an issue for me, but if you're looking to grab food with kids from the multiple art schools in the area, it's bound to come up) Basically, if this place where anywhere else it would be immensly forgettable. But instead, it is by the Jackson El stop. So I love it

    (4)

  • a m.

    The rooftop is wonderful in the summertime, but this bar always finds ways to disappoint me. For example, I was in there one day over the summer, and they announced last call at like 10 pm, with 15-20 people there drinking. I don't remember which day of the week it was, but regardless I say, "Come on!" So much potential that I would probably risk disappointment again, but now that I'm moving out of Chicago, it probably won't make the cut for a return visit.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    I review the rooftop bar, not the restaurant portion, although the bar of course serves food. I struggled between 3-4 stars for the roof bar - I gave it 4 simply because the view and set up of the bar is awesome. You are on the 3rd or 4th floor, and you can look directly at the library, which is fantastic at night with its lighting. The whole view is fantastic. The overall look of the place is nice, with good plants and so forth. Also, we watched a naked woman in the one of the buildings nearby walking around in her apartment. I did avert my eyes at some point, but hey, what are you gonna do? The servers were friendly and the food was OK, pretty standard bar food. The music was awful, almost criminal in its vapid dance pop, a soundtrack straight from Guantonomo bay, where such music is used as a "heightened interrogation method." The crowd is also collegiate, which is a draw back for me, being a bit older. The music almost caused me to take a star away, it was so bad. But, the Plymouth is a unique place for Chicago - a nice roof top bar that is not uber hip/beautiful people.

    (4)

  • Andrew V.

    Seriously, enough with the spray misters already. Ever see the Festivus episode of Seinfeld where Kramer sabotages H&H Bagel, steam permeates the shop and Elaine ends up looking like she has the mumps? Now multiply that effect by a few dozen people suited up from a day at the office and Welcome to the Plymouth Rooftop Bar! So as I understand, the water misters are a relatively new addition and the owner/manager/Whole Foods produce keeper has been going a bit overboard (at least as evidenced by the crowd on this recent night). Once the novelty wears off, this should be a decent place to grab a drink without getting soaked. I can't speak for the food, but the view was solid and the beer was cold. All good in my book.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth T.

    My experience here was so/so. Like everyone else said, the rooftop bar is a MAJOR bonus. The views are amazing, and it's very cool to get to sit "outside" in the summer in the middle of downtown. The bar food is ok, not great. A little overpriced, but really, it's downtown, what do you expect? Our server was very nice, and we really didn't wait long for drinks. On the downside though, we had to wait an hour and a half for our party to nab a seat on a Friday (again, what do you expect) which gave us a chance to check out the bar downstairs. Hot, stuffy, dark and only one bartender at 5:30 on a Friday? Yikes. We were almost ready to go somewhere else when the waitress told us the bartender was too busy to give us what we ordered. She brought a Coke instead. (insert puzzled look here). Other downside was the misting on the rooftop. While at first, we all delighted in this genious bit of cooling engineering, after two hours of being misted upon like the vegetable section at Jewel, we were soaked. Our table was wet, our hair was damp and we all looked like we had just finished a brutal kung fu workout. Not sexy. Not sexy at all. We asked for it to be turned off twice to no avail. Another downside was the drinks on the roof. Our friends ordered cosmos and got cran/vodka--sent it back twice and received the same drink in return. All in all, it gets 3 stars just for the location and concept of rooftop dining/entertaining in the heart of the loop, if nothing else. Just go prepared to pay a lot, wait awhile, don't expect fine dining, and please! Stear clear of the misting section unless you don't mind looking like drowned rat at the end of the night!

    (3)

  • Ingrid G.

    "Location, location, location" is what they always say. It's why the food is yucky at the top of the Hancock. It's why you pay extra for parking to ride the Ferris wheel on Navy Pier. And it's why you put up with the atrocious music, basic food and somewhat spotty service at the Plymouth Bar and Grill. It's a really neat location and space, with a wonderful view and a mister (not the unfortunate LeeLee Sobieski movie kind but a machine that spays mist) to combat the summer heat. All they'd need to do to ensure my frequent return visits is to turn down the volume on the horrid music (I think "college sports bar" or "spring break in Ft.Lauderdale" might be the most fitting genre) or better yet turn it off entirely. It gives a base and--quite honestly--tacky quality to the experience that really does the institution the Plymouth once was (the famous Binyon's) a disservice. I do like that you can get a raw vegetable platter--not many places offer this as an option. It's a bit more expensive (10.95) but still is a good alternative to bad for you fried stuff.

    (3)

  • Kasey M.

    Its always such a shame to go somewhere with such awesome real estate that has done such a terrible job. There is a great view of the library and it's in one of my favorite parts of Chicago- Printer's Row- but the food and the atmosphere were pretty terrible. My boyfriend and I had a coupon to use so we wanted to order big- we ordered Shrimp Cocktail for an appetizer- the large- it cost about $14 and the shrimp were fried...FRIED SHRIMP COCKTAIL!? They were not fried that day either- or in the last month for that matter- they were absolutely frozen and could have been replicated with an oven and a trip to the grocery store. Really disappointing. I also got a turkey burger with swiss cheese and portabello mushroom on it- they charged me an extra $3 for the slice of cheese and half of a mushroom cap and the burger was saaaaaalty- the waffle fries, at least, were pretty yummy. My boyfriend got a steak sandwich that could not be bitten into- it was very well done. The atmosphere was super generic and main-stream. I don't hang in that part of town much, and perhaps thats how a lot of places are, but I will not be going back to this over-priced, mediocre bummer-date spot again. It could have been so good- If you guys -who own plymouth rooftop- are reading this and want someone to redesign your restaurant and recreate your menu to match the quality of your location and view- please contact me- this place has tons of room for improvement.

    (2)

  • Amy Elizabeth S.

    The book fair kind of blew, but the Plymouth's rooftop bar ruled. The drinks were "meh +" the service was "meh -" but the view on a sunny Saturday was brilliant. It over looks the EL and the Harold Washington Library. Even if the only reason to go to this bar is the location, it is a great reason (the prices are pretty effin' great as well). If you haven't stopped by here for a drink, you should do it. It might just inspire you to be a tourist in your own city for day.

    (3)

  • Gfiddy F.

    Wanted to try it after so many years of seeing the sign. Like another place I've been to recently, it was a bit breederish (what's going on?!) but had some fun, quite good mixed drinks, and the outdoor roof top set up was very nice, in fact.

    (5)

  • Mary T.

    Rooftop beer garden here is great and they have tasty food. First, I'll dispense with the negatives. (1) Getting to the rooftop beer garden - you either have to get in a painfully slow and small elevator OR you have to climb 4 flights of stairs, I don't know about you, but when I'm going out I don't want to work out too, (2) bathrooms are not on the same floor as the beer garden, you have to go down a flight of stairs to reach them which is kind of a pain (don't bother waiting for the pokey elevator, just walk it), (3) in the spring the beer garden is open, but it's sealed with some kind of clear plastic, the last time I went there (mid-May) it was still sealed and I thought we would sweat to death, (4) I went with a large group and we were told that they would open the roofdeck at noon especially for us, imagine our surprise when it was not only open when we got there, but there was nowhere reserved for us to sit. They did their best to make room as tables opened, but by that time our group was pretty spread out across the area. On the up side, drinks aren't too expensive and the food is really good. They serve more than your average bar food (aka fried everything). The beer garden is a cute place to kick back, relax and have a beer. They have a couple of tv's near the roof bar so you can watch the game too. Great place when the weather is nice, the indoor bar has never had much appeal to me in the winter.

    (3)

  • Nicole V.

    This review is long overdue. I have been lunching and happy houring at The Plymouth for years now. It is a mainstay for the legal crowd. Placed right next to the ABA this is your place to find a wide range of legal people of all ages. There are three distinct areas and they are *very* different. The top floor is exactly that...on top of the pack. The roof deck is well outfitted, it offers a nice variety of drinks and solid menu with food ranging from apps to sandwiches to salads. All freshly prepared and tasty. The mid level is, well, mid level...like a mid-west greek diner, comfort food for all tastes and breakfast is served all day. The service is always great and the food is very dependable and affordable. This leaves the bottom level...the bar basement. This is where you find the day drinkers. Dare I say bottom crawlers? That's a little harsh, but if someone is having a bad day or gets canned...you might find them here. The Plymouth has a worn in feel and I know exactly what my options are when I go there. If it's lunch time you'll find me mid-level unless the weather is gorgeous. If it is post work happy hour you will definitely find me on the roof. If you are looking for a fun atmosphere and a crowd full of the legal folks this is the place. Oh, if you need some free legal advice...you might want to send the table full of suits a few drinks and see what happens!

    (4)

  • Doug Y.

    OMG loved the Plymouth Rooftop Bar & Grill! Can recommend the spicy chipotle hot wings, and the waldorf downtown turkey sandwich on rye.

    (4)

  • Nawal K.

    I've been there plenty of times. Most often, I've gone alone for a coffee and a bite to eat. My boyfriend and I have been to the diner a handful of times, and last week, for the first time, I visited the rooftop with Artemis B. I think what I like most about the Plymouth is that it's chill and non-pretentious. And, while the most you should walk in expecting from the food is diner quality, the laid-back atmosphere in a central loop location makes up for it. Even though I'm not going to rave about their food, its a place that always comes to mind when I'm in that area. And for some reason, I always order a soup, which is usually not that fantastic, but adds to the feelings of comfort.

    (4)

  • Victoria D.

    Rosario on the Rooftop handed me a tab for $104.14 that she had charged to my credit card at 10:53 pm when my tab was actually $10.27. She was too busy to notice while talking to the table next to me about the fact that the other table she was talking to hadn't " f'ed her already ". She was looking to "swing", apparently. She was belligerent when I told her that the ticket she handed me (after a long wait) wasn't my tab. I live across the street and will never come back in the evening after this rude incident. I didn't realize that Plymouth Rooftop became a swinger's pick-up joint in the evening. Creepy clientele. Seedy waitress. Most unfortunate.

    (1)

  • Brian W.

    This has been the post-class bar of choice for my DePaul grad student classmates on the Loop campus. We've done the rooftop countless times and the basement once. The staff are inconsistent at best, and they struggle mightily to handle groups of 8-10, even though it's a common after-work and after-class hangout and not a by-yourself kind of place. The enclosed rooftop can also get too hot in the winter (!). These complaints aside, the food is above average for a bar/grill and they have fair specials. But the overall experience is usually subpar.

    (2)

  • Jacquelyn C.

    If you like your food how you like your hookers; cheap & delish, you will probably enjoy eating at Plymouth's. I think everything is very reasonable because it's the glory spot for all the broke law students... I meet a friend here a few times a month and our compiled bill is like $14. It's feels to good to be the big shot and pay for the whole thang and treat my buddy every so often also! They give you a lot of food so most people would be full and or have left overs, but I am a bottom less pit. I don't necessarily have any recommendations but I haven't had a complaint yet!

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    Good food, usually pretty quick and has decent daily specials.

    (4)

  • Gloria R.

    Went there today for a belated birthday dinner (my b-day, my choice). We sat in the rooftop area and the service and food were very good. The frozen margaritas with Patron were also quite tasty! We gave our waitress a $25 off coupon and had no problems using it. The view is Ok but I will definitely go back since it's reasonably priced & close to home.

    (4)

  • Rick R.

    The rooftop may be the place to be in this downtown diner, but my friends found it to be way too crowded and opted for the basement dining area. Things started out okay, but soon we noticed we were being ignored. I got there a little late and ordered a mojito (okay, nothing spectacular) and a little while later I ordered a nachos appetizer. I did notice I had to flag Nathan (our server) so I could order the appetizer; he did not come to ask if we wanted something else. After eating the nachos (which were actually pretty good), and after the plate sat there empty for a LONG time, he came and took it away. BUT... by this time, every single one of our glasses/beer bottles were empty and he didn't even ask if we wanted something else! He just walked away with the nachos plate and didn't even come back! We all looked at each other in disbelief. And I must state that we were NOT in some far-away corner - we were right next to his station, but he kept walking past us and completely ignoring us. It was then we decided that he hadn't been rude per se, but completely dismissive toward us. I wanted to order a sangria and my friends wanted more beer, but we just decided to leave. When we asked for our checks, he brought them, took our credit cards, brought them back, and not one word came out of his mouth. No "thanks for coming, have a good day", no nothing. We were shocked. We could only guess he was so upset about being assigned to the basement that he took it out on us. Needless to say, Nathan got $0 tip. Not cool, dude. We WANTED to spend more money AND tip you, but you chose to ignore us. Wrong move. I will definitely not be coming back to this place.

    (1)

  • Jen R.

    A bunch of us at work decided to hit up the Plymouth and enjoy the rooftop deck for lunch. There were eight of us and we had to split up into two different tables, tho. I ended up getting a decent burger at a decent price. There's a good selection of food, and everyone seemed to be happy with their orders, although no one was raving. The waitress was cool and let it go when one of the guys in our group went apeshit cuz they didn't serve bottled water. The only prob was as time went on more people started streaming in and standing as close as they could to the tables, in an effort to make sure they could grab them when people left. And by close I mean close. I had to tell some guy I didn't order a side of ass with my burger, so could he please get it the hell off the table.

    (3)

  • Suzy B.

    Plymouth is an amazing bar and restaurant. The food is always great and service impecable. The rooftop bar is a great afterwork hangout- I have been to many work functions there! The owners are friendly and always making sure their customers are ahppy and taken care of! The servers never miss a step and ensure you have a full drink and great meal. Wheter you are looking for lunch dinner, or just a drink, Plymouth never fails to impress

    (5)

  • Mariah M.

    I have been to this place several times, I mean lets face it the roof top is cool, but every time the service is lousy and I have overlooked it, but last night was insulting. A friend hosted a large table, they paid for their tab (including tip) for their party of six or more and left. My party of four remained because we ordered full meals. When the bill came from our absentee waiter, it included a drink not from our party and included tip for a party of six or more. When we insisted to both the server and the manager that although we were sitting with the larger party, they had paid their tab, it was not our fault that the waiter, who was never available, missed having someone from the other end pay for their drink. So we wound up with it, that is one thing, but then to charge us tip for a party of six or more when they had already been tipped was upsetting. I even suggested that we pay for the drink if they took the automatic gratuity out of it, the manager refused even after I mentioned the servers very poor service. This place does excellent business and for the management staff to not even try to accommodate our concerns is just poor business etiquette. I work in the area and next time someone suggestions Plymouth I will steer them away along with our office parties. I am glad to see that others have had issues. Maybe their owners will realize that the customer comes first.

    (1)

  • Dantee A.

    I really like this place, especially if you need time to drink/kill between classes or just want to end the day with comfort food. I always get the calamari. Service is ok... whenever I go, there is always a waitress in training. The rooftop is cool. The drinks are kinda pricey for a college budget.

    (4)

  • Nick S.

    Next to the Jackson Blue Line stop, It's got a bar tucked away downstairs and has a rooftop bar with an awesome view which isn't always open. A great place to take a group of people, especially with out of towners. The people that work here are nice and attentive, even when it's really busy. The elevator is a little funky as it will go up top when you told it to go down sometimes and i'm embarrassed to admit the labeling of the floors confused me for a moment at first. The three stars are only because I have yet to eat here.

    (3)

  • Sergio C.

    The first time I went to Plymouth, I really liked the atmosphere - awesome balcony views, decent prices. The balcony is small, so understandably it can get crammed in there. My second visit there was less than pleasant. I'm not sure if something was going on that night, maybe they were understaffed or something, or if every day is this much of a mess in there. First off, they lost the credit card from someone in our group (either day or they gave it to the wrong person I forget what the excuse was). Someone else in my group was told off by a bartender with a racist comment. I stood at the bar waiting to get a drink and the one bartender was too busy/flustered/annoyed to even try and help other people. All she did for the 10 minutes that I and other people stood there was fill orders coming in to her computer while ignoring everyone else around there. The few drink orders that we managed to get in would take forever to come back. Overall the service we received that night is probably one of the worst I have ever experienced and I will not be coming back anytime soon. It's a shame that a restaurant with such a nice location and view would provide such sub par service.

    (2)

  • Alyssa S.

    This place is like a Denny's with a bar in the basement. The only good meal is breakfast. Also, although a cup of vegetarian chili is the same price as a cup of soup, it is not included in the soup and sandwich special. When I asked the waitress why not, she said it was because "Chili is more expensive." When I pointed out that the price was the same, she looked at me like I broke her brain a little bit. ************************************************ Edited to add: the rooftop bar isn't too shabby. Nice afterwork crowd and it's nice to get that beer-gardeny feel right in the Loop. However, I was there for Friday Happy Hour, and they ran out of both Sam Adams and Blue Moon on tap. They're going to have to work out those kinks before I'll give it more than two stars.

    (2)

  • Katie H.

    I work nearby and whenever we do a group lunch, we end up here. Service is generally adequate. I usually get breakfast and it's okay. Based on all that I woud give it 2 stars. But last week I went and sat outside on the rooftop deck. It has a limited, but nice view and the service was much better. I ordered a swiss burger medium rare with fries and it was pretty damn tasty. The fries are waffle fries, which I love and the burger was cooked right, and it was big and juicy. On Tuesdays, domestic drafts are $3. My friend had the nachos and she said they were awesome. They even give you a big basket of extra chips for all the extra toppings.

    (3)

  • Mande S.

    This may possibly be the worst dining experience I've had in Chicago since moving back in 2006. The service is terrible - and they weren't even busy. The ratio of employees to customers was almost exactly even. The bartender was slow, the servers were rude, and some of the glasses weren't very clean. Don't even think about taking the tiny, exponentially slow elevator. Food? Sucked. We all had brunch on Sunday and it was not delicious. Besides that, I saw a server stick someone's SALAD under the warmer with some other food, and it sat there for nearly 10 minutes while she waited for the other patrons' food to be ready to be served. Shudder. The bathroom was filthy - the garbage was overflowing, the doors didn't work, and there were no seat covers. I hate hovering! I can think of one good thing about this place - the view. It's very urban, very Chicago: you have the library and some El tracks, plus a few pretty condo buildings to look at. Good breeze too. Avoid the Bloody Marys. No, just avoid this place. Sheesh.

    (1)

  • J Z.

    their breakfast is real good, rest of the menu not really, wings are pretty bad, and the service is pretty curt, but been there several times for breakfast and always liked it

    (3)

  • Amish P.

    As a local resident of the south loop, we couldn't have asked for a better place. Whether you're looking for a great home cooked meal or a place to hang out after work for some cocktails, Plymouth has it all. If that wasn't enough they also have the best rooftop in the city. Great view, refreshing drinks, and sunshine!

    (5)

  • Kimberly D.

    Enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch on the rooftop of Plymouth. It surprisingly was not crowded at noon. There were only 2 other tables occupied other than ours. Chilaquilles is on regular menu but was not on the brunch menu. However, they were able to cook it for me but service it without rice as they ran out. Service was attentive. However, it took forever for the food to come out. I can understand if it was busy or if what we ordered was somewhat complicated but we were the only table out of 3 that did not have our food. Chilaquiles served like White Palace...looks more like an Omelette than how most chilaquiles dishes look at other restaurants. It still tasted ok though. Bacon was a bit overcooked. Expected better as far as food but giving average review because I was a fan of the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Katherine R.

    It's hard to find a nice, laid-back bar downtown and my friend and I meet down there often, so we were quite pleased to find this place, especially with the amazing rooftop view. It wasn't even crowded during the Printer's Row Book Fair. We've enjoyed ourselves there several times, and I love to bring out-of-town guests here, but because of a recent horrible experience, I will find it hard to return. I recently took a friend from San Diego here so we could also eat, drink and enjoy the view. We arrived just after 9pm, but the sign outside said "Open until ??? (weather permitting)." There were several people at the bar upstairs and a few people at tables and we were promptly seated. We ordered drinks to start. The waitress seemed flustered that we didn't order food right away. She came back with the drinks and waited at our table until we decided on our entrees. After we ordered the busboys started putting chairs on top of tables right next to us. "Okay, they're closing...." we thought. But no one told us when we arrived that the restaurant would be closing in 30 minutes. (If they had, we would have gone somewhere else.) When the waitress brought our food, she told us the bar was closing, so if we wanted another round, we better order it. So we did. We ate for about 10 minutes, then the manager came out and told us the restaurant was closing soon. Instead of finishing our food (salads), we got to-go boxes. Then the waitress and manager stood at the bar staring at us while we finished our beers, and after five minutes, the manager came over to our table, said (I am not kidding), "Alright ladies," and TOOK our drinks. We were promptly ushered out. We ran into the manager and waitress in the elevator on the way down. It was clear from their sudden silence and embarrassed looks that they had just been talking about us before the elevator doors opened. So I said, "Look, no one told us you were closing. We're not jerks. I thought you were open late." "No one told you?" the manager asked me. "Well, you should have been told." Yeah, I guess we should have. Instead we dropped 40 bucks to eat (and be treated) like were in the Subway downstairs.

    (2)

  • Vincent P.

    Visited 9/13/07 8:45 just a stranger in a strange town randomly saw the sign "Plymouth bar" I only was only on the rooftop bar. and only had drinks... Decor: great Rooftop bar with lots of tables. amazing view of the L and Library.. music that wasn't too loud. great place to talk. (+1 star) People: Law Students, and Lawyers. kids and old alike, great mix...Managers and Creative types all very helpful to a outsider like me... Drinks: Big and expensive... had vodka and red bull in a big glass...felt like a thirst buster compared to some LA drinks I've Had...but $10. Service:maybe it was a fluke but I had great Service even helping me squeeze a drink in after there last call.. the only thing is that the bar closed at 11:00 (-1 Star) Out of the 4 bars I went to tonight this it the place I what to go back too..

    (5)

  • Kelley F.

    This place would have been fine I guess, under normal circumstances. Cool patio, nice view. The food was mediocre at best, and beer is overpriced (although I do realize its in the Loop). I wouldn't have necessarily minded those things though, if it had not been for the total jackass manager/bartender. When we first got to the rooftop we sat down at the bar and got a couple beers while we waited for a table. When our table was ready we said to the bartender that we would be moving, expecting they would just put the drinks on our dinner bill. He gave no response, but once we were seated ran over to our table and said "10 bucks guys" like we were trying to skip out on our tab. The waitress who came to take our order was rude, and seemed to hate her life just like everyone else working there. We were constantly asked if we wanted anything else, in a way that made it seem like they wanted us to get out. This is what put me over the edge... The bartender pulls the young Eastern European waitress over in front of our table and says "You don't ask people where they want to sit, you TELL them! Do you understand what I am saying to you? Because I SAID so!' Now I don't know what this was all about but honestly, you treat your employees like this? In front of customers? And you TELL people where to sit? Ugh! I was disgusted. I cannot begin to explain how much I loathed this jerk. As long as he is there, I won't be going back

    (1)

  • Benjamin K R.

    This is my favorite bar in the Loop, hands down. When the weather is nice, the rooftop bar is always a great time. The view is amazing and the drinks are usually pretty good. Every time I've taken a new person here they've walked out onto the roof, taken one look at the Library, and exclaimed "I had no idea this was here! Wow!" The roof is an excellent spot for after dinner drinks with a date, although I don't necessarily recommend any of the food. The service is usually pretty awful, but the girls (I've never seen anyone but Eastern European blonde women working here), are charmingly ditzy rather than rude, so it's somewhat forgivable. What I really like about this place though is the downstairs bar. They've got a daily happy hour with a decent selection of complimentary bar food (I love the veggie quesadillas) and pretty good nightly specials for a downtown bar. Lots of TVs, eclectic mix of 80s hits on the stereo, and a fun crowd that is mostly a mix of lawyers and construction workers. A very welcoming place for an after work drink, and rarely overcrowded.

    (4)

  • A H.

    I've been to Plymouth a few times now and I think 3 stars is accurate. It's nice that they have an outdoor patio (can't call it a rooftop since it's on the 3rd floor or something) but it's very loud and crowded. It is a good place to come to after work if you're in the area. Beers seem to be decently priced but other drinks were pricier. Food is ok but nothing special. Not my favorite place but I'll be back I'm sure.

    (3)

  • Valerie H.

    I live close to this bar and have gone several times in summer. I love that you can be outside in the terrace and look at the library. Their appetizers are great and pretty large! I like the most the nachos. Their drinks are OK, I ordered Campari & orange once, it was OK. The service is not that good, really depends on the waitress, some are kind of rude. The place they have is everything, outside, nice for after office drinks and appetizers.

    (3)

  • Peter F.

    There are not a lot of great places in the Loop to hang out after hours--and even fewer where I'd want to take a girl. This should be the place! Rooftop bar overlooking the L and the ever photogenic Harold Washington Library, heated in the winter, a seating area attractive enough in its own right, acceptable drinks. But the music is too @#$!$%& loud! My date and I left after one round, and exchanged remarks with our similarly shell-shocked elevator compatriots about the awful earsplitting music. I'm taking 3 stars off for the music alone.

    (2)

  • Lynn M.

    I just recently experienced the top roof for the first time about a week ago. While I realize the roof is really more bar than restaurant, I was not impressed with the food or the service. I had the John Marshall sandwich, which was bland and boring. The pretzel bread was the only thing appetizing. The fries were ok, but my pepsi was flat. The waitress was a slight bit rude and did seem to be annoyed by us. She did replace my pepsi with a sprite and was nice enough to split the check four ways at the end, but in general, she was trying to rush us through so she could get new customers (probably boozers who would be dropping a lot more cash than us). The prices were definitely too high for what they were dishing out. The view wasn't as great as I had imagined, being only able to see the brown/orange line and the public health parking lot below us. It is close to were I work, which is a plus. But I think since I've fully experienced the Plymouth rooftop, I have no need to go back. Good luck to those who do.

    (2)

  • Diana D.

    Plymouth has a good roof top to hang at. I went here with a group of friends after the Chicago Wine fest and I was disappointed at the emptiness of the roof top. It was only a matter of time that we tried to liven up the place. Mission accomplished. I would give this place another shot.

    (3)

  • D M.

    I was surprised by this place actually. I always walked by it and wanted to try it, but never had a chance. Finally, I did. I will start off by saying that it's kind of an odd setup. The first floor is a restaurant that has it's own hours. If you want to go to the bar, you take the elevator up to the top. I don't really know what was on the 2nd and 3rd floors... I think it was more restaurant space. If you go to the bar at the top, you have to go down to the floor below to use the bathroom. The service was ok. It took a couple minutes to get seated. They had a sign that said to wait to be seated, so we did. However, we noticed that most people tried to seat themselves because they wanted specific seats... sometimes they would make them move and sometimes they wouldn't. Our waitress got our orders in decent time. We tried the nachos for the appetizer. They were great actually! And, for once, I ran out of chips rather than running out of stuff to scoop up with them. That's so rare. lol We thought about asking for more chips, but then our entrees came. I had the cheeseburger and my friend had a chicken sandwich. The burger was very filling. It was quite good though. My friend liked his chicken sandwich a lot too. I had sweet potato fries for my side. They were good, but I was too full to eat much of them. My friend had the waffle fries and liked them. The prices were reasonable. I'd definitely come back to this place.

    (4)

  • Sonia B.

    I've been here a few times now, and have had pretty good experiences. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and casual, so a great place for happy hours. My favorite part of this place is of course, the rooftop. The view is gorgeous and definitely something not to miss. The food is also pretty good. I highly recommend the Balsamic Chicken Sandwich, it's delicious. Lunchtime service is also really fast, so something to keep in mind if you want to go to a sit-down place without the wait!

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    This place has a great open air "Deck on like the 3rd floor with really great views! Great place to meet people in the Loop for Happy Hour.. Don't forget to check out the cool old pictures in the stairwell leading down to restrooms! GTFJD

    (3)

  • Heidi S.

    Did the rooftop - nice....Service was good - ordered the naked baked wings with "spicy" sauce on the side. They were OK, really dried out and the ranch was not a real buttermilk ranch. Meh. Bathrooms one floor down. Plan ahead for the lift or dodge the servers and go down the back stairs. Bathrooms sucked. Icky. Nasty. No hand towels. Grosszilla. Great space, great space, great space. Drink your beer, eat your food and savor the space. Pee when you hit the next place.

    (4)

  • Nathan B.

    WOW....what a wonderful experience, I went to the rooftop on a beautiful day and ordered the kabob platter. It was top notch, the service was amazing and the mojitos were refreshing, I will be back.

    (5)

  • L. S.

    The food there is decent, nothing too great, but then again nothing too horrible. The burgers are good- but they usually overcook it, one time to the point where it was hard and dry. I like mine slightly pink and juicy. However, the one time I got a salad, it was a big serving and fresh. My go to meal there is the quesadilla. Its hard to screw that up. I usually go there to drink, not really to eat. The food tastes better with alcohol... go figure. The upstairs bar is nice, but it often gets too crowded for my taste and I can't seem to hear myself think, let alone try to talk to my friends. The service is never that good. Last time I went, I think the my server, as cute as he was, was just plain dumb. The second we sat down, he asked us if we knew what we wanted. We didn't know, but told him to come back in a few minutes. He literally came back a minute later, like he was anxious to get our food in. We ordered drinks and it would take him almost 20 minutes to get it to us. Our appetizer literally came out before our drinks did. He then brought us our drinks and we immediately ordered another round of drinks, figuring as long as it took him to get our first, we wouldn't have an empty drink. Long story short- we sat there for 5 minutes with empty glasses, even though we ordered the second round immediately after we got our first round. He forgot... and after 5 minutes without a drink, we asked him where our second round was. He was like oh... I will put it right in. 10 minutes later, we finally got our second round, the round that we ordered about 30 minutes before! Its a good place to go right after school- its a plus that they give a discount to students. But I would not go there if not for the convenience of meeting friends for school.

    (3)

  • Alicia M.

    The rooftop bar is SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to take my co workers here for an after-work Happy Hour. Hubby and I stumbled upon this place while we were embarking on the infamous trek from Toyota Park. We were at a Chicago Fire game and had been on the Orange Line since Midway. We were preparing to transfer to a Brown Line in the Loop....but....Hubby HAD to empty his bladder so once we got into the Loop we frantically peered out the window of the train looking for somewhere, ANYWHERE to stop for an emergency potty break. As we were nearing Van Buren street on the L, we looked out and saw what appeared to be a parrrrrtayyyy on a roofdeck. "LETS STOP THERE!" we gleefully exclaimed. What started out as a pit stop to silence the call of nature, ended as a wonderful conclusion to our evening at Toyota Park. The drinks were strong and lovely, the service was fast, and the chicken fingers and waffle fries were deeeee-lish! The view of the Library all lit up at night was very pretty too. I didnt realize how busy the Loop gets on a friday night, either. I guess I just assumed that by 8:00 its a ghost town. Not so! Lots of people watching to do from the rooftop :) I'm not sure what their service is like during a busy time, considering we were there on a Friday night at 11:00 PM. Either way, I loved it! I can't wait to see how it holds up as a Happy Hour joint.

    (4)

  • Doug M.

    Located on a low rooftop in downtown Chicago. Nice food and beverage options and atmosphere. Spent considerable time just watching nearly trains and looking up the history of nearby buildings on my iPhone. Looks a bit more interesting from street level than up top - so if you are tempted, go check it out.

    (3)

  • Bradley S.

    Partner and I have been coming here for pre-Lit Fest lunch for a few years. We enjoy the relaxed outdoor ambiance of the rooftop. We were seated withing seconds of out arrival. Our server was prompt and friendly. We thought we were going to be brunching but that was not to be. No matter; we like lunch too and their menu looked promising. We both opted for the "Ole Burger"; Partner asked for his medium well on a pretzel roll; I ordered mine medium on their multi-grain ciabatta. Mine was overcooked slightly but it wasn't all dried up. It was the first time we'd encountered the combination of blue cheese and jalapeno; it really works well; bacon always works on a burger; loved the ciabatta. We really need to remember this spot for more than Lit Fest weekend.

    (4)

  • Angel G.

    Great place for lunch or dinner. This was a hidden gem during my law school days. During the summer, the rooftop is busy, full of energy and fun. Solid food and outstanding service.

    (4)

  • Duely Y.

    Rooftop in the city equals very cool! This place is situated close to the "L" on Van Buren and Plymouth Ct., so expect the price of alcohol to be pricey here. Since, the rooftop is located 3-story high, taking the stairs might not be fun, but sadly it is faster than taking the elevator as there is only one elevator and it is very small. Also, it sucks that this place closes at midnight on Saturday.

    (3)

  • Catherine H.

    Went to Plymouth a few nights ago after work with coworkers. There is a diner upstairs, and the bar is downstairs. There is also a roof top bar, but it was closed the night we were there. We headed down to the bar area to watch the bulls game. It wasn't too crowded, and there are plenty of TVs to see the game. Food was good and cheap for downtown and they had a drink deal that night! Perfect for the pocket book! I can't wait to go back for the rooftop views I hear so much about!

    (3)

  • Jacob K.

    As I have been here twice for some unknown reason I thought it deserved a review. There is an enclosed rooftop deck which is nice for a rainy day. However the hear can be unbearably hot if you happen to be sitting under the radiant heat from the ceiling. The drinks are no watered down and if you have a buffet s its actually pretty good. I usually avoided this place as its the water hole for John Marshall... being a DePaul Law grad it was rival territory.

    (3)

  • Anpan W.

    What happened to the service? Recent meals have required me to flag a manager in order to get more coffee. They lost some good waitresses.

    (2)

  • Robyn T.

    Great in the summer, but also a nice change in the winter. After passing up many South Loop & Printer's Row brunch faves I walked north and came here...no lines, no scene, just good, inexpensive breakfast fare. Love the skillets the Hobo or Tex-Mex are both delicious. Coffees good and again the bottom line is you're not going to break the bank! If you're look for a safe place there are lots of off-duty police that come here for a bite too.

    (3)

  • Edward H.

    My friends walked in with about 4 other tables being served. I order my scotch neat (as I normally do) whereas the others get their choice of bottled beverages. When the drinks arrived, all I had to stare at was this pitiful looking glass with no more than a 1/4" of scotch. *For scale - 1/4" is less than the width of my pinky nail. When the server came back, I politely asked if that was a full pour as I've usually see more in a typical order for scotch. The server answers confidently that the pour was carefully measured out and that is the typical amount. When was the last time you saw your bartender carefully measure out a pour of scotch much less consider what amounts to less than half a shot a full pour??? When I insisted that the typical pour tends to be a bit more, she demanded to know the price of my drink at other establishments. (WTF?) I told her my last drink was about $13 (not more than 30 minutes ago) when she scoffed "Hah! Ours is $9.50 so that's why!" Based on our server's guerrilla math skillz, $13=~1.5" and $9.5=0.25" of scotch. Yes, I definitely see how Plymouth gives more value. My logic was apparently flawed so I asked her to make my drink a double instead. Instead of doing so, she brought me a "double" in addition and charged me for 3 scotches with the same cheap pour that still totals less than the normal $13 pour at a much higher end bar. This place should be avoided if you want anything other than a premeasured *bottled* drink. Order anything off the shelf and you're probably SOL. For the record, I happened to notice that bartender *wasn't* measuring anything... she was just to busy dancing with other staff to Eurotrashy music playing at the bar to properly count her pour.

    (1)

  • Matthew F.

    Myself and a buddy went there after a meeting for some beers... being a DePaul Student I have always been curios about the people eating, drinking and having a goodtime right outside my classroom window. That being said my expectations were high and Plymouth did not disappoint. They had a nice deal $3 Coors light bottles and $15 for a plate of 6-8 Chicken Parmesan Sliders which were outstanding. The weather was perfect the view was awesome... the only reason this place gets four stars is because the service was slow and it was filled with corporate cronies on their happy hour.

    (4)

  • Luke S.

    This place is a great change of pace for the middle of the loop. It's one of the best rooftop dining areas that I have been to. I can't say that the food is spectacular, but it is good. The menu has a ton of options and I've always had good service. It does get packed on a nice day!

    (4)

  • Joe C.

    Great rooftop bar - it's very comfortable and cozy; a little small but worth it. Food is ok - but go get a deep dish pizza somewhere if you are hungry and come here to enjoy a drink outside. It had a good vibe, so I'd come here again on my next trip when I'm walking around in the downtown area.

    (3)

  • Southside S.

    Just for the record, this is the site of Binyon's, one of Chicago oldest restaurants until it closed in 1996.

    (5)

  • Micheal H.

    It's a lunch spot for me, and plenty of other John Marshall Law School employees. Good salads and sandwiches at decent downtown prices. It's cozy, and considering the space, not too loud.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    A bunch of friends and I came here for a happy hour right after work and we had a very enjoyable time. Décor: We went right up to the roof, which is a solid spot. The entire thing is covered so, rain or shine, you can enjoy not matter the weather but the sides/windows are open-air so you don't feel like you're trapped inside. There are a bunch of tables and also a decent amount of room to stand (if you so choose). We had a table in the corner, which was nice as it kept us out of a traffic area. Everything there is relatively clean as well... well, except for a VERY LARGE spider that decided to try and spin a web right above our heads... luckily we took him out without issue. Staff: Our waiter was just ok... He was rather attentive although there were a few mishaps. He wasn't the most speedy and, even delivering drinks, didn't have the most steady of a hand (he ended up spilling a beer down my leg). But, no major harm. And he did give us a round of free shots for taking care of, and not completely freaking out about, the spider. Drinks/Food: We were there for happy hour so we only had drinks. But they were tasty and served nice and cold. After everyone else left, I stayed to give their wings a try. I went with 20 of them, half Buffalo and half "friggin' hot!" I must say that I really enjoyed the buffalo but did not feel the same about the "FH" flavor. The buffalo was classic with a little bit of heat. The FH was not as flavorful and really not that much hotter than the buffalo. Rather disappointing. However, the wings themselves were very good and are rather good-sized. Value: The drinks prices, for happy hour, are a solid deal and the food is not outrageously priced. I really liked this rooftop and cannot wait to return in the future!

    (4)

  • Ian L.

    It was as meh as can be. Nothing stood out, nothing bad, nothing good. The spicy wings I'd give 3.5 stars for, but the burgers were absolutely tasteless. Other than that, the menu is the usual insipid offering of "crowd pleaser" foods. Like a sports bar, expect chewy and tasteless burger patties. The sprinkler system was very aggressive, pumping out enough water to soak the nearby seats. The tables are jam packed together with merely 2 feet in between, with waiters and guests darting between each other like bumper cars. It's risky business standing in certain spots.

    (3)

  • Scott L.

    I came in for lunch and got the buffalo wrap...not too bad considering the kitchen made my order wrong and I didn't have time to have it remade. That's actually not why I'm writing. I asked for a little side of blue cheese dressing for the wrap and was charged $1.50 for it. That is outrageous for a tiny side of salad dressing! Plus, the waiter didn't mention that it was an additional charge. Service was very slow, the order and the bill were screwed up (something additional than the dressing)...probably won't be back.

    (2)

  • Katie G.

    We had top notch service with a nice view on the rooftop. I really like the ambiance of the bar on the rooftop. It's nice. We only ordered drinks and a appetizer platter. So my review is mainly on the great service , good drinks and the view. I like this place.

    (4)

  • Karolina T.

    I went to school at DePaul and would always see the Plymouth rooftop, so finally I got the chance to try it when my friend and I grabbed drinks after work in the loop. Although we ordered only 2 bloody mary's, they were pretty good so I would definitely like to come back here to try their food sometime. Their covered rooftop is pretty sweet. You get an awesome view of the south chicago loop and Harold Washington Library. Their rooftop is definitely one of their biggest assets and I think it is the ideal place to go for an after work happy hour with coworkers.

    (4)

  • Dara L.

    Relaxed, open air bar with good food and affordable drinks. The menu is pretty expansive for a bar - a favorite seems to be the kebab plate which comes with two kebabs, a Greek salad and pitas. I ordered the grilled salmon salad. The salmon was nicely seasoned and came on top of an abundant amount of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and cheese. Very nice presentation and great service. The environment was relaxed and fun.

    (4)

  • Greg Z.

    Rooftop not that big a deal in the end. Mostly because the view from the rooftop isn't that exciting. Much better than sitting on a sidewalk next to the street though. Buffalo wings had good flavor but I wish they had been a little meatier. Perhaps they were overcooked as there were some tough spots. Didn't stop us from getting a second order. Combo plater was nice. Southwest egg rolls and sauce were delicious, cheese sticks cooked right with plenty of rich marinara for dipping. Service was great. Didn't have to wait long for more drinks or more food.

    (4)

  • Randall R.

    Plymouth has a fun rooftop and it's probably a great place to meet a friend for a 'cold' drink. The food is another matter. You'll find incorrectly cooked burgers with the wrong cheese. Their "friggin'-hot" baked wings actually rate about a 5 out of 10 on the normal heat scale. The combo appetizer platter was actually ok. The drinks are a little pricey on a Sunday night, about average for the touristy section of downtown. The beer was served at approximately 50 degrees and got warmer quick in the night-time Spring breeze, Very nice servers apologized profusely and sincerely - it's almost as if they've had a lot of practice. Actually, they were very nice, but overwhelmed and understaffed. After I refused their offer to comp the burger, the waitress comped my Moscow Mule nightcap - that's nice, really. Fix this place. I really want to like it.

    (2)

  • Rachel P.

    I came here Sunday evening, drawn by the lure of a rooftop away from Michigan Ave that maybe, just maybe, might not be too crowded or overpriced. You take an elevator up to the top floor (rooftop might be a little strong, as other reviewers have mentioned, it's 1) not that high up, 2) not open on all sides, and 3) graced with a view of the dirty rooftop next door/the Harold Washington Library El Stop). However, the owls atop the library look pretty badass once it starts to get dark and the lights shine on them, so that was ok. Drinks were good; I enjoyed the French Martini, and the service was fine. We ordered the spinach dip, which was served with a soft pita, and didn't care for it. We didn't find it creamy but more stringy, and had very little flavor, combined with the wilting pita, we didn't take more than one bite each and probably should have requested to have it taken off the bill, not sure why on earth we paid for that, now that I think of it. The 2-star rating says it all: Meh. It wasn't terrible, but there wasn't anything that would make me choose to return, either.

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  • Daniel S.

    I've been here now for both drinks and lunch, for drinking it's not a bad spot, it's a cool rooftop, not super high, but at least you're not waiting a long time in line, not too pricy, standard beer list, as for food, i got the mini sliders once which were fine, and then the chicken chipotle wrap, which was really good and filling, my friend got a wrap and that also looked good, lunch menu is about the same as the bar price wise, its a good deal for the area

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  • Natalia K.

    I stopped in for a couple drinks here one night and don't have much to say about it except the service was decently quick and attentive for such a large crowd, the drinks seemed strong, and a rooftop open late in the loop is a good thing. Plus, it's covered, so we enjoyed our drinks even with the rain coming down around us.

    (4)

  • Alexandria M.

    Went here over the 4th of July weekend. There was a private party on the rooftop so unfortunately, I can't comment on that. We decided to stay which turned out to be a poor decision. I ordered the BBQ bacon burger which was basically a meat patty on bread with a tablespoon of BBQ sauce, however, the waffle fries were decent. They had $5 martinis which both my friend and I ordered. Hand to God, worst drinks ever. I NEVER send food or drinks back but there was no way we could drink those. I think the bartender forgot to add the vodka or something.....either way, we paid our bill and got the hell out of there. Definitely won't be back

    (1)

  • Neil R.

    This is not a bad place to hang out as the daily specials are pretty good. The food is pretty average but I would say its a chill place to grab a drink. I don't have a lot to say about this place as it was not bad but nothing stood out. I may head back when I'm in town and with a big group of friends - it seems conducive to stop by with a lot of people on a night of bar-hopping. Plymouth is worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood but there are some other cool joints not too far away.

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  • Shay R.

    I'm a big fan of Plymouth Restaurant & Bar especially the rooftop section when it is nice out. I've been to Plymouth Restaurant & Bar on three different occasions. Pros: - Plymouth Restaurant & Bar has both an indoor restaurant and rooftop restaurant. The rooftop bar is great because if it's humid they will sporadically turn on the mister that feels great. - The food is responsibly priced and pretty tasty. I've had the Quesadillas and the nachos which were delicious. They have great guacamole which is a plus for guac lovers like myself. - The first and third time I went here the wait staff was great and attentive. Even when the restaurant got busy the waitress still made sure to check in on us. She even promptly gave me some napkins and soda water to clean my shirt when something spilled on it. Cons: - The sitting area is very limited so I'd recommend having at least a backup restaurant choice. - The indoor restaurant closes earlier than the rooftop so they force you to go upstairs. The rooftop restaurant essentially turns into an outdoor night club on the weekend but it gets pretty crowded and loud. If you're looking for a mellow evening I wouldn't recommend the rooftop on weekend evenings. - The second time I came here the hostess was not very professional. Typically when a restaurant gets busy the hostess will give you an estimated wait time but the hostess keep giving us the runaround when we asked for a wait time. She didn't seem to care about us coming or going so we ended up leaving. Aside from the terrible customer service I once got this the best place to go if you're looking for a rooftop experience.

    (4)

  • Kate U.

    Came here with Michelle Y looking for a rooftop near the Harrison stop on the red line and found this charming place to have some food & drinks and watch part of the Blackhawks game. They call it a "rooftop" but there is a roof... the side is just open. There wasn't much of a view as it overlooks a sidewalk and you're not really up that far. But all in all, it wasn't too bad. It's a small place upstairs so keep that in mind if you want to come visit during peak hours. For the Blackhawks game it was completely packed, and it was pretty entertaining because there were a couple attractive guys sitting at the bar that I wanted to talk to and unfortunately two other girls ruined that for us. :( It brought some entertainment to our night at least to watch these girls crash and burn with the guys who didn't want to talk to them, they just wanted to watch the game. The food was decent, I had a burger and fries and it was pretty good. I didn't like the Moscow Mule though, mine was watery and it just didn't taste right. I think I'd stick with beer at a place like this.

    (3)

  • Veronika Y.

    Very horrible customer service from certain personnel. That rude and mean female elderly manager of the upper level bar made us feel extremely unwelcome. Be aware.

    (2)

  • Karma K.

    Plymouth is probably the best place in the south loop for dining outside. You get to take a small, funky smelling elevator up to the rooftop to enjoy one of the coolest views for free (well you should probably purchase a beverage at least). You can see the Harold Washington library and just beneath you is a long abandoned enclosed parking ramp leading to a long abandonded roof top parking lot that looks like something John Hughes would have used for a scene in in one of his movies. So this is not a sexy view but it's a cool view nonetheless. So what to do here? Drink, eat and drink some more. This place gets pretty packed with the afterwork crowd. For lunch, it's mellower and their food is well priced for the loop. Plus, they have a pretty good variety. Lots of burger choices, salads and wraps, appetizers...you name it. Their salads are super big. The BBQ chicken is a fav. They also have a nice kebab plate with your choice of chicken or pork, a greek salad and pita for under $10. Their original wood plank floor is very cool. The double ceiling fan is very cool. The misty thing that no one really knows what it does is pretty cool too. But you can pretend you are on the Maid of the Mist tour in Niagra Falls or London, you choose. If you are a cheap ass Plymoouth has lots of drinks specials and happy hour specials for people like you.

    (4)

  • Joe M.

    Pretty cool rooftop lounge and restaurant. Nothing fancy. A bit miffed that our $9 martinis were served in tumblers. Entrees were fairly priced and a step above normal bar fare. Average service.

    (3)

  • Kelly K.

    Went here for happy hour on a Friday night with 4 of my co-workers. Sadly the rooftop was full so we were seated in the dungeon bar on the main floor. I wish I could remember our server's name as he was excellent. He kept the drinks coming, and with $5 martinis, the drinks were flowing. We all sampled different martinis and each of us found them tasty. We also ordered a few appetizers and I have no complaints there. The specials are the main reason why I come here. Not many places in the loop offer drink or food specials (half price selected appetizers) which makes this place a winner.

    (4)

  • Meredith K.

    We randomly popped into here on Sat for a break from the CAF scavenger hunt. We were excited that the rooftop was open! We only had one drink each but that drink was awesome. 3 of us had a Kentucky Mule which was perfection. My other friend wanted to try the Plymouth margarita which was refreshing. The people working there are super friendly and great!! The only drawback is that because it was chilly out, they had the heaters on high. I was the only one at the table that was feeling it. It was melting my face off. But...I'd rather be too warm on a chilly day than freezing. I can't wait to come back and stay awhile.

    (4)

  • Cloey S.

    It was a nice night and we wanted to try something new so we headed over to the Plymouth. It was pretty crowded, but we got seated immediately. They have a large menu with variety and a nice drink menu. I ordered a strawberry long island and my husband got an Angry Orchard. We split 20 buffalo wings with ranch and blue cheese. The drinks were great and the wings were a perfect amount of heat. They also have mild, barbecue and really hot wing options. I wasn't a huge fan of their blue cheese or ranch sauce. They both had a strange aftertaste. The wings were fine without them though. They have several tvs playing different sports games and the overall ambiance was casual and comfortable. Can't wait to come again and try something new.

    (4)

  • Tavi J.

    3.5 Stars The first warm summer days in Chicago are always the best! My friends and I were trying to think of a place where we could get pretty decent food, sit outside, and could accommodate 6 ppl at the last minute. We headed on over here and received everything we wanted :) The place was packed! We were able to score a table for 2 though to at least place our belongings at. The guys stuck to jack and coke/vodka sprite, while the ladies experimented with the cocktails :) Me being a lover of sweet drinks I went with the patron base Mexican cocktail and it was delicious! Sort of reminded me of a milkshake. I would also recommend the pear cocktail...very refreshing. We shared the appetizer platter: Egg rolls - meh Mozzarella sticks - good Mac and cheese bites - good Spinach Dip - excellent Not the best scenery, but reasonably priced and a great place to mingle with friends on a warm summer night.

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  • Lena G.

    Such a good location! If they improved the food, their popularity would skyrocket. Three stars is generous, honestly, because in addition to being sub-par, the food took 45 minutes to arrive. I have fond memories of coming here years ago with my dad and ordering sliders and mozzarella sticks, but either the fare has worsened greatly or my tastes have matured a lot:))) I got a cheeseburger with avocado and sweet potato fries. They gave me waffle fries and swiss instead of sweet potato and pepper jack, and the burger was huge, misshapen, and dry. Good things: it was on a pretzel bun? Which I didn't order but enjoyed? I still have high hopes for this place, so I hope they make the needed changes!

    (3)

  • Amanda D.

    Worried it would be full of pretentious lawyers, I was nervous to try. To my surprise, the rooftop was full of regular people! Food was great, drinks were better and the service was legit. There was a very pushy server (he wasn't even our server) who almost seemed like he didn't trust our server to do her job. Tried to take my half full glass of wine twice and our condiment caddy once before our food had even been served. Back off, bro...our assigned server was great. We ordered nachos and was surprised by the presentation. Do not order for a meal, but it was perfect had a sharing appetizer. Burgers were next, the wicker basket is long and took up most of our small bistro table. Delicious, though (the burgers not the basket). I would suggest, getting at least Guinness on draft, no other dark microbrew was available.

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  • Hazem S.

    Great food. Nice view. Excellent service.

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    I wanted to go here and like this place and look like the cool friend who suggested such a great bar. Sadly, I just looked like an idiot and probably am banned from making reservations for me and my friends from now on. After a professional networking event, three friends and I walked down the street to Plymouth hoping to catch up on work and life over drinks and food. When we got there, the bottom floor was closed and only the rooftop area was open. That's fine. So we go upstairs and the place is a madhouse. The hostess looked annoyed that we had a reservation. When we sat down, no one came to help us for 10 minutes, so we flagged someone down to get menus. Then after 20 min had gone by we got our drink order in. Took another 10 min to get our beers. And the whole time the manager was chatting with a table of older folks right next to us! We knew we would starve to death before we could get an order in. So, as soon as we saw the waiter, we asked for the check and I immediately handed him my credit card to expedite the process. Another ten minutes and we finally got to leave. Never have I wanted to get out of an establishment so badly! Although this seems to be an after work favorite for some, it just didn't cut it for me. I'll continue to go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Erin M.

    Great drinks, impersonal staff, beautiful location! Try their passion fruit mojitos!!

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  • Shakema C.

    Great service and great food!!! first time here and won't be the last!! I would highly recommend for lunch. The service was quick and great customer service

    (5)

  • Taylor J.

    Only had drinks! So I can not rate on food. But I had the Ultimate Margarita and it was AWESOME! My boyfriend likes Irish Mules (a Moscow mile but with whiskey instead of vodka) and though it wasn't in a copper cup he said that it was awesome too. Our server was very nice and personable. Didn't have a name tag so I can't give her a shout out but she had really short dark hair and glasses. We did look at the menu, and everything but three items was $9.99 or under (one was a salad for $10.99, one was wings if you got more than 10, and the slider put options) Anyways, as a quick pit stop for some good drinks, totally worth it.

    (5)

  • Jason P.

    Got to be honest, this is a place I've always enjoyed, despite the fairly average food and higher than justifiable prices. And then, sitting in the rooftop at a table, the until them very friendly staff member informed me via sign that we would be required to leave the table in two hours. I honestly have never experienced such a direct "spend your money and then get the F out" strategy. I might consider never coming here again, which is a shame.

    (3)

  • Erika G.

    And it came to pass, that the Plymouth earned another star. I've always loved the rooftop.The view. The loud clientele, not so much, but this is not the Plymouth's fault. It's a blowing off steam, professional after work crowd. The fun, slightly janky bar. The great staff, friendly bartenders and fun waitstaff. I brought my awesomeboyfriend and cousin from India here. We all opted for burgers, my cousin being in the midst of his deprivation from red meat crave, since India cows = sacred (and an extreme hazard, but this is not the place for that tale). Awesomeboyfriend: the Plymouth Burger with American and Cheddar. When in doubt, go with the special. An inspired twist on their house burger, adding TWO types of cheese, which also includes Portobello mushrooms and red peppers. Juicy delicious on a pretzel bun (we all had the pretzel buns). The pretzel bun is no too "bready" and is a bit denser and has a better flavor than a standard hamburger bun. Delicious juicy patty, and the mix of flavors. I believe he used the word "sublime". Cousin: Standard cheeseburger with Swiss and Pretzel bun. This is how I maintain my reputation with my cousin of "knowing all the cool places". And the good food places. Meat was well seasoned, and juicy without being greasy. Me: Chicago burger, which was a cheeseburger (Cheddar, what eise for this cheesehead?) with bacon. On a pretzel bun. Damn, this was a nice burger. I loved it. Juicy, perfectly prepared (medium rare, all of us) and a fantastic taste. Sides: waffle fries all around - very good, salty, crispy, moist inside. Perfect. Oh, and have I mentioned these burgers are all mostly UNDER $10? Yeah. That. Tremendous value. My cousin, the cocktail lover, enjoyed Cosmopolitans, we two enjoyed our Vodka sodas. It was busy, our fun waitress was taking good care of a LOT of tables on this busy Friday night, but she kept the drinks flowing while never missing a beat of being friendly, funny and great. Really made our night. Plantstrong (cheers, CX!) vegetarians - well, if you are still reading after my horrifying tale of carniverous excess, they have options for you too. Nice salads, appetizers, and I think (someone correct me, I had several vodka sodas) I spied a veggie burger on the menu as well. It DOES get crowded after work, and does get loud. On this night, for us, that translated into "festive and fun". Still love the Plymouth, but love it even MORE now. Reasonable drink and food prices downtown (!!!) and usually a special or two. Go!!!! OH, the bar on the second floor is updated now, and looks very nice, but we just glanced at it. The ground floor restaurant is queue'd up for an update too, I was told. Come back!

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  • Heather A.

    I gave this place three stars because the outside deck is tucked away and well, it's outside, but otherwise, it's not the best place to go. The margaritas are way too sweet, and I don't think they put much tequila in them. The buffalo wings weren't bad and had a decent amount of meat on them. The service? The servers and hostess seemed pretty stressed out, which is understandable -- the place was packed. But still, if you're there to have a good time and are being good customers, why should you have to feel that?

    (3)

  • Eric G.

    I had a date night in downtown Chicago and we randomly chose Plymouth after spotting the rooftop bar while walking along State street. We had a bit of an adventure trying to find the entrance but finally made our way to the right spot. We then took the escalator to the top floor and was promptly greeted by a server who took us near the rear of the restaurant. The first thing that caught my eye was the painted mural on the far wall with various local celebrities posing along the bar ranging from Jennifer Hudson to Oprah Winfrey. I'm gonna assume they weren't all there at the same time but nonetheless it was an impressive photo. Since it was a cold evening, the rooftop itself was sealed up with heat lamps above to keep the patrons warm. The waitress we had seemed slightly annoyed when my date requested needing more time to decide on a drink but otherwise was competent. I ordered their special of the day which was their $3 fish tacos. To wash it down I had an Angry Orchard apple cider drink. The tacos themselves were tasty enough. My date ordered one of their burgers along with some sweet potato fries. Those were aplenty since my date showered a lot for me to share. They were good and not greasy. It was night time but it was still nice being able to see the view of the trains and street traffic from up above. I would definitely give this place another shot.

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  • Rachel B.

    I wanted to like this place so so badly, but it was a total trainwreck! Service was super slow upon arriving, it took a long time to get our first drinks. They brought out the completely wrong thing for my order, then it took them twenty minutes to bring out the correct thing. My husband was already long done eating. Veggie burgers take about five minutes to cook from frozen, and the place was not that busy at 8:00 on a Sunday - there are no excuses for this. When it finally did arrive, it had been cooked to death and there was a weird watery, chopped spinach on top that looked like it had just been defrosted. I squeezed the burger and about 2 tablespoons of water dripped out. Nothing else on the burger. What?? And no offer to comp anything? The drinks (moscow mule, mojito) were extremely weak and did not taste right. And for the icing on the cake - my husband, with his iron stomach, felt sick the next morning after eating here. Never again, Plymouth! What a waste of a beautiful Sunday night.

    (1)

  • Jeana C.

    Went here on a Thursday for happy hour w a group of colleagues. Wanted to sit upstairs on the rooftop but it was packed and our group was quite large to accommodate in a short time so we sat downstairs. 5$ pomegranate martinis were their Thursday drink special and some beer. They have specials every day. Oh and 1/2 priced appetizers. We got some wings. Not too bad! 50 wings for like $20.

    (3)

  • Michelle P.

    The hostess was hostile and stupid. The waitress opened with the words "what do you want?" Mmm. Not to spend money here.

    (1)

  • David W.

    Stumbled upon this place late one night walking back to my hotel from the nearby Union League Club. We took the elevator up to the roof, and there is this busy, funky rooftop bar. Had a nightcap there with my son and some friends. I love surprises, and this place was a surprise.

    (4)

  • Jeannie A.

    I've probably gone to Plymouth a dozen times over the past 5 years. I've sat downstairs, before and after the remodel, and out on the rooftop. As lovely as it is to sit on the rooftop, the crowd tends to be young and douchey and the servers are just rude. Seriously, rude. I think they feel they can treat people like shit because there is a always a crowd waiting to sit up there. So, if you don't like it, don't come back - someone else will take your spot. Drinks are decent and food is your average bar food. Downstairs, or street level, used to be a dump - dark, dingy, dirty, and probably not remodeled since the 80's. However, I heard they remodeled. My friend and I checked it out last week, arriving around 4:00. The remodel is great. Nice bar, lots of high top tables, a window - really nice. The bartender (and I don't remember her name) was awesome. Friendly, good service, and she knew how to make a good martini - - so good in fact, I had several. I would highly recommend coming to the street level bar, especially if you are over 35 and want to avoid the DBs on the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Christina M.

    I went to the rooftop bar and grill for lunch. My first impression was that the space needs some upgrading. The decor was outdated and the tables are all very close together. There were misters on when we first arrived which was nice and helped to cool us off however, they turned off suddenly after about 10 minutes and remained off the rest of our time there. Great location for a bar and grill but the rooftop isn't exactly a rooftop. It's more of an opening that overlooks another wet and dirty rooftop and the Harold Washington Library. The menu is pretty typical for a bar and grill. Everyone in our party ordered burgers. I opted for a classic cheeseburger and noticed right away how overly seasoned and salty the burger was. My friends had different toppings on theirs and they too, thought the burgers were just okay. Drinks and food are averaged price but also, average quality.

    (3)

  • Anthony S.

    Awful bartending, burger was burnt. I would send anyone here ever. Most unprofessional staff I've felt with in this city. Save your money and go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Carolyn L.

    This is a great place to come in the summer when you can take advantage of the rooftop bar and the nice weather. It's a great view over the Library and it's kind of a hidden gem since Plymouth Court is tucked away in the loop. There are drink specials that make drinking very affordable. Service is quick and attentive. Come on a weekday right after work to avoid having to wait and you shouldn't have trouble getting a table!

    (4)

  • Arnold R.

    4 stars grand opening, still smells of new furniture, food still the same good, Beers perfect temp. Will most def come back. My waitress great!

    (4)

  • Shannon A.

    Came here for some food after Happy Hour at Brando's across the street. Very happy with the ambiance of the roof deck and how quickly we were seated on a Friday night at 7:30. The portions are incredibly large and the price is definitely right. I didn't get the special, but it was $3 for 3 fish tacos -- not a bad deal! My sister and I got the appetizer sampler and a chicken finger basket to share. There was PLENTY of food between the two orders. The only thing I thought was weird is that it was called a "basket" but it was just 5 chicken fingers. I figured that it would have come with fries if you call it a basket. The spinach and artichoke dip was good. The mac and cheese bites were nothing to write home about. The mozzarella sticks were pretty standard and the little egg rolls were delicious! Oh and the chicken tenders without fries were tender and cooked perfectly.

    (3)

  • Hannah P.

    Terrible Food! I don't say that often but ordered artichoke dip - came cold, wth... It's a dip. I thought it was a fluke but all our food came cold. The pita bread to use instead of chips? Hard, like it was toasted yesterday. Yuck! Burger - tasteless, would it kill to add some salt on it? The meat was 1.5 bigger than the bun so you can just bite into it, so I cut in half. Fine. Meat was overcooked on the edge = dry meat Chicken wings - overcooked and what a surprise COLD, MAYBE some were warm. Whatever. How can you get a fried thing wrong?!? HoW? Fry and serve not that hard. Mexican egg roll? - again fried but warm/cold and came with DISGUSTING, yes I said it...disgusting guacamole. Did it come from a can? We didn't bother returning food because I just don't bother to do that. Oh the good thing they have drink specials, bad thing, it's water and juice. Thanks for the attempt but hundreds of other places to go.

    (1)

  • Ivonne F.

    Went at lunch time, waited 45 minutes for my food !!! And when my salad finally came, the chicken was not done properly !! Never going back

    (1)

  • Ben G.

    Great view on the rooftop bar. Mediocre service that's a bit slow and seems stretched. The view and location is worth putting up with it generally so it gets crowded during happy hour time. Call in advance to reserve a table even on days when you would expect it to be slow otherwise.

    (3)

  • Audrey B.

    I've gone to the rooftop three times. The food is so-so and it takes a looonng time to get your order (weekdays at noon) but if you work in an air conditioned office it's lovely to be outside in nice weather.It can get really hot in the summer, and they have run some misting pipes along the edge of the terrace to cool you off.

    (3)

  • Joe L.

    The only reason this place got 2 stars is because of the kickass rooftop that is pretty much open year round. It's a great size place with ok service, but we had issues with the food. I like to judge a place based on their mozz sticks. If you can't cook a mozz stick you really shouldn't be in the business of food. Golden brown on the outside, but pretty much frozen on the inside. Mozz sticks should be gooey goodness and nothing better then when the mozz cheese stretches when you try to take a bite. Plymouth = failure. My buddy orders chips and salsa and there was no flavor what so ever in the salsa, guac, or even with the chips. Just bland. I don't even think dumping salt on the chips would have helped. Then comes the sliders, or should I say what seemed like a 2hr slider. My friend ordered them cause we were heading to a show and had some time to kill before it started. We had to ask the bartender 3 times where they were after we waited about 45mins. When we asked for the 3rd time we also asked for our bill. As we are paying the bill the sliders show up. Unmelted cheese, no lettuce or tom, nothing to put on the sliders, such as ketchup or mustard. It was just the topping on the food experience. My other friend said the fish tacos were ok, which were ordered the same time as the sliders and they came out fast and hot. So would I come here again? Sure for the rooftop, but that is about it. Can't speak for the lower levels, but the reviews do sound good.

    (2)

  • Sarah C.

    I've been here on 3 occasions both being with groups of 8 so read this but understand big groups anywhere can be a problematic. The most recent venture being yesterday. The food is bar food that keeps up with the trends. If you've never tried Mac and cheese bites, I suggest you try theirs because I loved them. The rooftop is beautiful but awful for groups the size of ours. We came in a had to cramp around two round tables. And there was barely any table space left. If you have to do a group check with the restaurant weeks ahead and only if it's a special occasion but if it's an intimate party of two, I'm sure you will have a great time. On all of the occasions the waiter came by multiple times and was very friendly. The downstairs is pretty lovely too with giant windows that open. So there are multiple pros and cons to eating here.

    (4)

  • Vmbecker96 ..

    Excellent food and service! Our server, Baraha, was absolutely fabulous!!!! She really interacts with her customers and made our dinner a pleasure. She may be one of my favorite servers of all time! The only reason I don't give this restaurant 5 stars is because of the manager (I believer her name was Cindy). She was wonderful with the customers but, unfortunately, thought nothing of speaking very harshly to the staff in full view of everyone. As a manager, I understand the desire for perfect performance, but there is a right and a wrong way to do that and she clearly doesn't understand. Criticism needs to be given constructively and in private, neither of which happened when we were dining. We probably would have stayed longer if it was not for her (we had a group of 18, so that is unfortunate). She was the only downside to our Plymouth experience. Correct her performance and this is a 5 star experience without a doubt!

    (4)

  • Antonious E.

    Banks van Ana aha bananas

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    I would say this place is a social landmark in Chicago. The location is kind of special. The elevators that open up every 4 feet is kind of quaint. The view is comfortable. Nothing spectacular is really in view, but somehow, sitting up on the roof eating and drinking is relaxing and beautiful. The beer selection is limited, but they really have chosen well. I'm very happy you can get cans of Daisy Cutter. The food is good. Nothing special. Actually, the chicken sandwich is made from a gigantic chicken. The singular piece of meat is bigger than my hand, and I can palm a basketball. Each day's special is perfect after work. The amount of food is perfect for one beer and a little hanging out. The prices are excellent!

    (3)

  • Angela K.

    I went here for happy hour, we were able to sit on the roof. We went in the winter time, they have the roof closed off and heated. It's actually heated very well. They have 1/2 price apps during the week after a certain time, I think it's after 3 or 4. The salsa was a bit spicy and the guacamole was good. I also tried the Mac & cheese bites, those were ok, I expected more spice from those. They don't have a large variety of beer, but they offered a couple craft beers so I was happy.

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    I love a place where you're assigned a nick name as soon as you walk in the door - most mornings, I'm "Sugar Pie"....by the time lunch rolls around, I'm usually just "Darlin". First and foremost, this place has the BEST sweet tea in all of Chicago. Yes, I said sweet tea - and I'm from North Cakalacky, so that's saying something. Overall, a tasty offering of breakfast and lunch fare, including eggs, frittata-like scrambles, fluffy pancakes and even cut oatmeal. Their eggs benedict with corned beef hash is a monster. Lunches include all your basic deli meats, but my favorites are the panini sammiches and anything featuring their smoked, sliced turkey. Their Monte Cristo sandwich features a huge slab of "country" ham (they call it "off-the-bone") between two perfectly-grilled pieces of french toast - absolute heaven! Their salads are HUGE, with a token "branch" of celery protruding from each bowl. More important, they have some of the best homemade soups you'll ever try. (If the roasted tomato basil or the cabbage & beef soups are on the menu that day, go ahead and order a quart to go...they both disappear fast!) Stop in and have a seat at the old-school sandwich bar and watch the kitchen guys run through the orders like a well-oleo'd team.

    (4)

  • Brenda C.

    Came here for a late lunch expecting much more than was offered. The food was horrible. I ordered a fruit salad and asked the waitress if it was fresh. She said yes. When I got my fruit if looked like it was sitting for days. The pineapple was brown. My co workers cheese fries were made of gov't cheese. You could literally see the squares of cheese melted on top. The waitress Apologized about the fruit and said I could have whatever I wanted. .. I ordered another martini. The waitress said the bartender said it wasn't possible. This place Sucks.

    (1)

  • Sonya M.

    Plymouth is recent discovery after years of walking past it! I hate that I've been missing such a good thing! I've been a couple times now and have been really happy with the service, food and drinks. The daily specials (drinks and food) can't be beat either. The pomegranate martini's are delicious! Wasn't that crazy about the burger but the waffle fries are pretty good. The pulled pork is a relatively new addition to the menu but it didn't taste like it. It was delicious. The rooftop bar is great and the fact that the restaurant accepts reservations for it make it that much better. I went with a party of 15 and we had a great time. it was nice to be able to walk in and sit down immediately. Both times the service was attentive. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the bbq chicken tortilla salad.

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    I love rooftop bars, which is the main reason my boyfriend and I came here for dinner before attending a concert at Northerly Island. It didn't start off well. The hostess didn't say hi, didn't smile at us, didn't welcome us at all. With a grin on her face she asked if we needed a table, while at the same time coming across that she had better things to be doing. But that was ok because as I said, we came for the rooftop bar. We were seated right along the edge so we had a nice view. Although the top of the parking garage right next to it wasn't much to look at, the surrounding area was a picture of nice apartment buildings and the el coming in every few minutes. Plymouth is not as high as the buildings surrounding it, but the view is open, which is nice. The food was delicious! I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and the chipotle ranch they put on it is what absolutely made it work. I loved it. I also loved the waffle fries, although I think this place may be better known for their sweet potato fries. My boyfriend got the chicken kabobs. He really liked them. Had the staff been a bit friendlier (even our waitress never bothered to say hi to us) I would've given this place 5 stars. But like I said, we came for the rooftop, which I loved. And to top it off, their food was delicious. So I gave it 4 stars.

    (4)

  • Su S.

    The food here is horrible. We got burgers and fish and chips. Why do they bother asking you how you want your burger cooked when they are super thin and can only be cooked well done? The fish in fish and chips are tiny little nuggets. The back of house was obviously off their game the night we went because they messed up the toppings and blue cheese is not tartar sauce. You don't serve fish and chips with blue cheese. The buns on the burgers were stale and hard. The drinks were slow to come out and not that great. I feel bad for the servers because it was obvious that they were trying and it was just the kitchen and bartenders ruining the night. They talk about their view but the view of the abandoned parking lot is not that breathtaking. I was embarrassed that I suggested this restaurant to the friends I was eating with. As we were leaving a group asked us if the restaurant was good and we told them no. They were lucky and went somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Aja G.

    I never trust places that don't post there prices on the menu and I never will--that includes you Plymouth. This bar tries to be fancy because of it location, but fails miserably. Like many others have said the service is awful. Our waitress forgot drinks, request and simple courtesy. If not for my guest's pleas she would have gotten a note on how to improve for a tip. She even served us water, after 2 requests, in dirty cups. Thanks so much for your concern about the environment, but don't recycle plastic cups. She didn't even notice that the two glasses of water we begged for were drastically different colors. The drinks are mediocre and about 2 dollars more than the should be for bottom shelf booze. Don't waste your time waiting an hour for service just go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Michael R.

    Please don't go here expecting a rooftop view, very disappointing especially after the long wait for a lift. Word of advice, take the stars because it isn't exactly high or even a rooftop for that matter. That way at least you'll want a drink when you get there, because other then that there really isn't any point going here. Asked for a Caipirinha. Followed by a pause and I'm sorry we..... um, don't do them. A cocktail style bar not too far away from South America doesn't really know what one of the best selling drinks in the sub continent is. Worrying. But I found the Elderflower cocktail was a good choice, another was ordered pretty soon. Drinks list wasn't very uninspiring, as was the food menu. If you're a smoker prepare to feel as much of an outcast as you've ever felt. After telling our server we're going outside, whilst ordering another round mind you. Having left a phone on the table, a coat on the chair you can imagine a little state of wonder why someone else was sitting in our chairs. Food, view, service was dreadful, please don't waste your time or money. I'm yet to give a one star. I await that day, but not in anticipation I might add. This place came pretty close mind.

    (2)

  • Carolyn K.

    I can't say enough good things about Plymouth--the food is excellent, the service is fast, and the drink specials are phenomenal. First, the food. All of the appetizers are excellent--but I highly recommend the appetizer platter. Whenever I go with a friend we share this, and for a mere $7/person you get loads of spinach dip, yummy southwest egg rolls, mozzarella sticks, and fried mac n cheese (which is fantastic!). Beyond all this, the waffle fries are excellent. Also, on Fridays they have a $3 fish taco special where you get a huge serving of delicious fish tacos for only $3!! Can't be beat! Next, the drinks. Plymouth has a $5 martini special every night of the week! I especially love the pomegranate martinis on Fridays! The martinis are delicious and everyone I've taken here has been impressed by them. Your best bet is to get the fish taco special & the martini special. Get a few drinks and dinner at a fabulous rooftop bar for less than $15!! If you're in the Loop area and haven't tried Plymouth, it's a must. Great food, drinks, and a beautiful view from the rooftop (even in the winter when they make sure to keep the rooftop heated to a nice cozy temperature!!)

    (5)

  • Shanti N.

    The roof bar at Plymouth's definitely has some of the best views around (go library gargoyles!). I was surprised that it seems to be operational year round, thanks to electric heaters that made some zones downright tropical. My visit here was on a blustery March day to attend a professional happy hour (as opposed to the unprofessional kind). The list of specials- drinks and food- was well thought out, and I almost found myself wishing that my visit was on Wednesday, when lemon drop martinis are on offer. I decided to bypass the cosmos and Newcastle ale special for a glass of the chardonnay. The wine itself was all right, and helped me avert any spillage disasters (especially important as the venue was packed with two events that evening). The service was very prompt, especially when considering the crowd/noise level. I didn't sample any of the food, unless a red tortilla chip snagged out of a table top basket counts. With two events held in the same space, it might have been helpful to have placards delineating which event was which, so that attendees would not be thrown off. Fortunately, the nametags provided at my event helped, but it seemed like the other group (who had apparently been holding up the rooftop bar since 3 pm) was fairly voluble, which bled into our section. There were also quite a few high-top chairs around the round tables. With the crowd of people trying to mingle and servers dropping off drinks and checks, moving some of the chairs out of the way, or removing entirely, would have made the space more functional. By the time I left the decibel level was definitely LOUD. I'll note that the downstairs bar/restaurant looked promising so have filed this place away for a future visit.

    (3)

  • Luis C.

    Great scenery on the rooftop. Pretty good food. Not sure how it is during the day but at night felt like I was in the hood somewhere. Bathroom was as dirty as a last resort after-hour bar bathroom. Disgusting! Broken bottles, paper on floor, cocktail glasses on counter.... Not sure if I will go back, pretty disappointing considering the location!

    (2)

  • Bri A.

    My friends and I came here for drinks after the Blackhawks parade yesterday. The rooftop was super crowded, but we found a place to stand. One waitress kept putting her hand on my back and shoving me forward into a table so she could get through. She did this to two others in the group as well....no "excuse me", apology or anything. I don't appreciate having someone put their freaking hands on me! We left after our round because I was about to lose it. Look, I understand wait staff needs room to get through, but maybe the host shouldn't have let so many people in! They were way over capacity but you know what, that's their own fault. There goes a happy hour place to scratch off my list!

    (1)

  • Dania M.

    Food was great, service was fast and friendly. Overall decent spot for drinks and bar food. Unfortunately, it's hard to find parking in the area and the nearest parking lot is about 2 blocks away.

    (3)

  • Kimberly K.

    Very disappointed. I called at 10:50pm asking if their kitchen was still open so that my friends and I could stop in. I was told that the kitchen was open til 11...I told the woman who answered that 4 of my friends would be stopping in, only if the kitchen would remain open til 11 exactly. I was assured that the kitchen would stay open, and the woman even took the number of the people in my party to assure we would get served. My friends and I took a cab there and arrived at 11:02...only to be told that the kitchen was closed at exactly 11pm. Ironically, there was a lot of food being served and the bar smelled amazing. So much for our guarantee....what a waste of cab fare. Will never go back to Plymouth, even though it is close to where I live.

    (1)

  • Meredith B.

    Gotta love a rooftop bar! Even when it's crowded and super noisy, you just have to love a rooftop. Especially one that plays fun 90s-early 2000s pop music. I am down with that. I came on a Thursday which was apparently $5 appletini night, so I had two - they were delicious, pretty sweet, and strong. The second one was definitely stronger than the first so maybe the bartender was just letting loose back there. I got a turkey panini and sweet potato fries. Fries were good, sandwich pretty average but the bread was warm and crispy and you could taste the avocado and the swiss cheese. My favorite thing I ate was a few shrimp generously offered by a dining companion - good lord, that shrimp basket! I did not expect fried shrimp at a rando Loop bar to be any good but they were freaking fabulous. Perfectly breaded and juicy and hot and crispy on the outside. I would come back and order that in a flash. Service was spotty, probably because they were really busy. We didn't get the waters we asked for and stuff like that. Young professional crowd here, lots of law students. It looked to me like the food was mostly pretty average, but I'd return here for drinks and some more jumbo shrimp!

    (3)

  • Adrienne B.

    This is a fun little place near congress! Came here last night for dinner and drinks.. I ordered the raspberry daiquiri which was tasty and hey had a special on wings! 2 dollars for 6 wings which is a great deal! The wings were awesome! I also ordered the quesadillas which were ok. Just your basic quesadillas . I liked this place they had great customer service and I know this place will be a great hangout for the summer! The rooftop has windows that open when it's nice out!

    (4)

  • M J.

    Other than some young, dumb bartender/server this place is a hidden gem. Attended a b-day party here and had a great time. Food=8 Drinks=7 Service=4

    (4)

  • Cee D.

    Great food. Friendly staff. They were slammed (post rugby game) but were VERY accommodating. Aaaand the rooftop is spectacular.

    (5)

  • Patrick P.

    Breakfast for $5.99! Flew in to Chicago on an early flight. I needed food. I found this little place near my visit. I was quickly seated and ordered their 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 sausages, and 2 slices of bacon + coffee for $5.99. What a bargain. The food was cooked very well. Our server was great. A great experience. I would recommend for breakfast if you have time and in the area.

    (4)

  • Angie K.

    I came to Plymouth after Ceres Cafe (I'm hardcore) in October 2012 and went to the rooftop to keep the happy hour happy. My then boyfriend and I ordered a couple drinks, a quesadilla and spinach artichoke dip on the rooftop. It was really packed up there but I was enjoying the views and the company. We really didn't spend a lot of time up here but I remember having a REALLY hard time getting a server's attention and later the server giving our food order to another table, making us wait a while for another order. I can't get too frustrated at Plymouth because shortly after leaving and going back home, the bf proposed to me with Molly's cupcakes (I reviewed them too ;)). We are now happily married and maybe the drinks at Ceres and Plymouth gave him the liquid courage that night to ask me. I would probably pass by Plymouth during the warmer months for the rooftop and to relive the night that started it all, but I probably would just grab a drink and just chill to avoid unnecessary headaches. Thanks for the memories, P.

    (3)

  • No N.

    My husband and I went for shishkabob platter and long island drinks. To our surprise our favorite waitress Gaby wasn't there. She is always pleasant and attentive, one of the nicest waitresses we known. We still stayed becuase the food is great but well be back to see Gaby .

    (5)

  • Meghan T.

    Perfect place for an after-class drink. The food is mediocre, but they have lots to choose from, so it's easy to find something to snack on. They recently remodeled the main dining room which has a small bar, but the real gem is the upstairs rood top. Other reviews have mentioned that it is not much of a view, which I agree with, you can't even see the lake from that vantage point, BUT it is a nicer place to sit and drink, compared to a dark and dingy dive bar. I'll go back again and again because it's one of my top choices in the area.

    (3)

  • Marianne H.

    Not worth the money. Not good drinks. Waiter was great about splitting bill. Had Alabama slammer that tasted like strictly orange juice. Vodka cranberry watered down. Shots overpriced.

    (1)

  • Lynne J.

    I really liked the food and service at Plymouth Restaurant & Bar. And, I just went on to write a glowing review. That was until I read the most offensive review imaginable. It was written by Tim R. Elite '13. I am beyond shocked and offended by this review and I can not believe that this review was allowed on Yelp. The dreadful man, Tim R., went on, several times, to complain about being served by a bartender who was missing a hand! He did it not once but twice. I included this highly offensive review, below: "was served by two bartenders: one with an arm in a cast, and one with prosthetic hands. Between them, they managed to pour me a beer. (I shouldn't laugh at the misfortune of others, but hell, I do a lot of things I shouldn't do...)....bartenders with movable finger joints." I have never seen anything like this on Yelp and hope to never again. Complaining about food or service, or complimenting it, are important. But, picking on people with handicaps should never be allowed.

    (4)

  • Vanessa R.

    We ended up at the Plymouth rooftop after a Bears Sunday game in search for the afternoon wave of football games. It was surprisingly empty in the afternoon (for a while, we thought it was closed since downstairs it said it closed at 4PM - apparently this is not the case). One of the 2 TVs was out of order, but the host was nice enough to switch the other TV to the games. Not the best option for game-watching. Nice rooftop, although it seemed a bit dirty (the fake plants next to me were covered in dust, we had the view overlooking a dirty roof with a ton of pigeons frolicking around). Overall, not amused. The menu was decent, with a wide variety of items: your usual burgers, wraps, salads and pizza - although they weren't making it that day. Nothing special. I ended up ordering an appetizer for dinner, a shrimp basket and it was good - not too greasy and a good portion size. These shrimp are JUMBO so I would highly suggest ordering the half-dozen, I was more than full. Overall, this place felt more like a diner, banking on its rooftop for business. Service was good, but probably since it was so empty. No rush to get back here.

    (2)

  • Tara C.

    I ate here tonight out of convenience and was pleasantly surprised. The wait staff was attentive and the food was great. I highly recommend The Chicago Burger. It was a great night to be sitting at a rooftop bar enjoying the city.

    (4)

  • Kyle P.

    I like it. It is unique rooftop without all the pretentious idiots. Love the view and waitstaff and very reasonably priced

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Plymouth's rooftop is my most favoritest place for drinks in the Loop. Although they're usually very busy, I've always gotten a table or a spot at the bar. The rooftop bar is fully stocked (not all rooftops/patios get that treatment), there are plenty of TVs, and the beer on tap gets swapped seasonally. The real gem here, Plymouth's pride, is the unobstructed view from the rooftop. Unlike Vertigo or Roof which, while sitting at greater altitudes, construct tall barriers separating patrons from their doom, Plymouth trusts its denizens enough to let them enjoy nature unfiltered. My only complaints are: (1) the hours vary day-to-day and season-to-season, and each of Plymouth's three bars have different sets of hours. Plus, Plymouth closes randomly for private events. Especially if you're bringing a group, be sure to call ahead. Lastly (2), service can be kinda sluggish, especially at the bar. But don't let those details deter you from experiencing Plymouth's unique and fun atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Kelsie S.

    I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be. The food was good, but not anything special. They were really busy, so maybe it's not our waitress's fault that she wasn't the best. Also, it shouldn't have taken almost half an hour to get our drinks. My mojito was delicious, so I wasn't too upset once I got it!

    (3)

  • Brandon B.

    Roof open later in the day, we came earlier for lunch but were denied. Very diner-y with the typical comfort food, also an extensive drink menu. Fun Chicago history signs and posters all over, and the bar in the basement looks fun although it wasn't open when I went. Best of all it is pretty cheap, only $21 for a huge meal with drinks for 2 people. However there are not many healthy items on the menus, more of a greasy spoon place. Nice service and fast food preparation.

    (3)

  • Chelsea K.

    We had a great time until the "manager" showed up at the bar. She pushed my friends, took drinks out of their hands aggressively, and told them they had to take the stairs instead of the elevator because she said we didn't deserve to be there. We payed a tab of over $200 and had reserved a table, but the manager came up to us and insulted us despite the fact that we were minding our business and talking amongst friends. I am so disappointed that I chose to come to this place to celebrate my birthday instead of another place. The manager grabbed my friend's arm aggressively, leaving a large bruise. She had no right to grab and hurt my friend in that way, as she was standing in their facility, keeping to herself and minding her own business. The manager was rude and made us feel unwelcome which I feel is unacceptable when you are a paying customer. I am stunned and extremely disappointed by such unprofessional service. I will not be returning to this place and will be making others aware of the poor service and lack of hospitality we received.

    (1)

  • Kristina F.

    Website says they close the rooftop at midnight. Got there at 10:30 and the place was locked. The end Update your website

    (1)

  • Mathew N.

    This place was a regular for many federal workers. They were closed for many, many months, which lost many, many customers. Reopened this March with a new look and new menu. The look of the place is OK...maybe 5 years too late for the decor. The laid back feel of the modern/retro diner is gone. Dark stone and wood now feel like the walls are closing in on you. The new bar height tables are small, making eating lunch a difficult process. The new bar is beautiful, but misplaced. Servers are still getting used to the new place. The menu has taken away some favorites, yet added some new ones. Their salad's are still served with that disgusting stalk of celery that never gets eaten. I used to be a loyal customer, but I am sad to report I will not be going back anytime soon...the Plymouth is no more...

    (2)

  • Kassidy W.

    After reading some reviews, I was hesitant but...I called on a weekday night to ask if there would be a wait and was told there was not. We arrived 5 minutes later and were then told the wait would be 20 minutes which was acceptable. We tried to wait at the bar but it was too crowded. 25 minutes later, the hostess asked us to move and find some place else to wait because we were "in her way". At this point, I asked how much longer until we had a table so we were out of the way and she told us another 20-30 minutes. After a chat, we were given a table with only half the chairs we needed. The waitress was rude, the drinks were wrong, it was too loud and crowded and we did not encounter a single friendly person whilst there. It was a waste of time and I will NEVER return. Save yourself the hassle. AVOID this place like the plague.

    (1)

  • April S.

    I've been here plenty times, this past Thursday was horrible. The waitress Gabriela didn't seem to like her job, very rude from the beginning. She took forever to serve us and when she did it was with an attitude. The martinis were watered down. Gabriela accused our party for smoking after she left from where the smoke was coming from.

    (2)

  • Ricky W.

    Please do not support this ownership as they use illegal and unethical practices. Knowing someone who has worked there, they are told they must complete "training" for at least 2 weeks full time with no pay, tips, or compensation. The training is actually just working for them waiting on customers no different than other employees. I urge everyone please do not support this. Their employees are taken advantage of and are unable to speak up due to keeping a job.

    (1)

  • Nat Z.

    Bruhs lucky I was so generous to give two stars. The second star is for the rooftop bar and its pleasant views of the south loop, and for the respectable beer list. Our server seemed less concerned with service than with serving other customers, and we saw him but a couple of times. Wings were lousy and my martini tasted as though it had been left out in the tepid July weather full of melted ice. Probably had been. The stairwell up to the rooftop bar smells like a majestic combination of ass and Arby's.

    (2)

  • Jade W.

    No prices on menu - really whats the point of a menu then might as well be bar service. When asked for the price on the sangria our waitress responded with "ummm I'm not sure it's like $9" Really you're not sure?? Between the lack of helpful menu and unhelpful waitress we were screwed! My friend was disappointed by her Collins and ask to exchange. This was met with resistance and questions of "what's wrong with the drink?" and of course after a quick talk with the head-waitress they said they can't exchange it. What kind of bar doesn't have visible priced, unhelpful and questioning staff, bad drinks and then doesn't just substitute a freaking drink for a 6 person tab? A crappy one.

    (1)

  • Ashley S.

    The main floor is newly renovated and has all new seating. I miss the booths, but the hightop tables are roomy. The main floor of Plymouth offers a casual atmosphere where you can stop in just to grab food or is and stay for a while. The breakfast options are pretty limited, but my skillet was very good. Their portions are very large. Lunch and dinner options are endless. I like that they have healthy options as well as the standards. The main floor stays open late they said 12-2 on weekends, but they still recommend calling to double check if they are open. Recently I went and sat at the bar and got a bottle of wine. Wine options are limited as this is definitely more of a beer place.The place starts to pick up around 8 or 9 with people stopping in for drinks. Very easy place to go anytime of the day.

    (3)

  • Ebs B.

    I came here hoping to sail the ocean blue in 1492 (okay, that's a lie and has nothing to do with my review)... Actually, there is one reason to come here and one reason only - HAPPY HOUR DON'Ts Don't expect to meet random people; it's not that kind of bar. Don't hope to get full off of their food; it's not good and definitely not fresh Don't come with a big party without calling ahead (especially Thurs-Sat) Don't straighten your hair in the summer and then come here; they mist water on you like your veggies at the grocery store Don't come out of your way to come here; it's just not worth it unless you're already in the hood DOs Do come with coworkers for a chill happy hour spot Do take advantage of their daily food specials; yes the food sucks, but if it's $1, why not Do come during the winter; the rooftop is heated , but still has a feel of outdoors Do take public transportation here unless you want to dodge walkers and spend forever getting a cheap parking spot Well, Plymouth definitely has some Dos and Don'ts; feel free to add anymore you can think of...

    (3)

  • Yuna D.

    Came here twice. The first time I came here in a party of 8 and there was no room for us at the rooftop so we went downstairs. The woman decided she wasnt going to serve us soup because there wasn't enough for everyone. I'm not greedy about food in anyway, but that just seemed like she was cheating us out of our meal. The chicken chipotle wrap and waffle fries were good though. Went there again with two friends to go to the rooftop bar. Was pretty nice with a diverse crowd and drinks were standard. Bartenders need to dress better (light dress with dark underwear is just... no...) and the place smelled like pungent cheese the whole time. Weird. 9 dollars for a long island iced tea. The bartenders respond fast; there were three people working behind the bar when we were there. The place was really crowded because of the JP Morgan Chase Marathon thing. I don't think this is a place where you can meet new people though. Everyone just seemed to be doing their own thing. The place is also ridiculously loud because everyone's just crammed into this little balcony area trying to talk over each other. I'd still really like to know what that pungent cheese smell was. Oh and the elevators take forever, and it costs THREE dollars to use their ATM. Total ripoff. There's also weirdly lawyer offices between the first floor restaurant and the rooftop bar.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    Very nice covered outdoor option for the printer's row area but the execution is lacking - turning people around is very inefficient so you'll often end up with an unnecessary wait time and it's rare that small order details will be correct (i.e. lime vs lemon, or having them successfully hold onions if you ask, etc.).

    (2)

  • Chad O.

    During the busy work week, this is a hidden gen, worth the walk across town! The rooftop is the only option. (Don't bother with the actual resturant)

    (3)

  • .Barry C.

    The atmosphere was good. Price is not too bad. The waitress was certainly clueless. Food was not that good, and the apple martini came with a rotten lime on it.

    (1)

  • Sophia D.

    I came here for the first time this past saturday afternoon for a quick lunch and to enjoy the beautiful weather on their rooftop. The view was nice but a little underwhelming considering it took the longest elevator ride of my life to get to it. I had a burger, it was decent, nothing special, but you really cant complain too much anytime they have Sam Adams on special (i think it was 4 dollars). Honestly the best part of experience was the real star of the show, our server. She was super nice and a lot of fun, she kept us laughing the whole time. I feel bad because I cant remember her name (she looks like a Victorias Secret model if that helps). The rooftop was not busy at all for such a beautiful Saturday afternoon, I guess that is why all of the servers were dancing with each other off to the side, its good to see them have fun while helping to create a cool fun atmosphere. I cant wait to come back and visit my new friend for lunch and another free show and maybe some dancing lessons next time.

    (4)

  • Kendra L.

    Bad. We got the wrong drink twice, bad food, and are still sitting here waiting for the check.

    (1)

  • Lisa H.

    This place looked like from down below on the street, so we decided to give it a try. Apparently its a popular spot because by noon, it was packed with locals on their lunch break. My boyfriend got a succulent burger with bacon, blue cheese and pretzel top bun, I was sure jealous. I got a panini, which was good, but lacking something...make tomatoes. The fruit cup I got was kinda a disappointment, because it was all melon and one tiny piece of pineapple that didn't look fresh. Since it was a hot day, the staff turned on the fans and misters which was greatly needed, but unfortunate for people who have curly hair. I enjoyed our view from our 4th floor perch, although the view was not of anything particularly exciting. The one thing I would change would be for them to serve breakfast upstairs and to put more napkins on the table!

    (4)

  • Lauren L.

    Only go if you have ear plugs! Food is decent. 4th time being here and this is the first time they got my order correct. Currently I'm on the rooftop, & there is a huddle of female servers at the corner of the bar just bitching about another co-worker, & then about previous customers they had!! Are you serious?!? I am a customer! Clearly the attitudes of some of the staff are accurately portrayed in previous reviews...however, the man they were training behind the bar was wonderful, but to try to enjoy a meal and glass of wine when a bunch of hens are clucking in the corner is ridiculous?! Grow up ladies. It's incredibly class-less, disrespectful, and annoying.

    (2)

  • Sam Y.

    The food here is absolute garbage. We ordered a steak sandwich and got beef jerky. Posted pictures. I'm sure the roof top bar area is much better... I'll never know since I've been traumatized by the jerky.

    (1)

  • Alexis G.

    Burgers! Every time I stop here I get a burger because they are delicious. They are served on a pretzel bun but not the round pretzel bread type buns it actually is a soft pretzel cut in half. It can sometimes get messy but worth it. Great rooftop during the summer. Only downside is the mist can make your hair ( if it's curly like mine ) fluff .

    (4)

  • Leanna S.

    I've been here a couple of times. I love their patio/porch thing. The food is so-so, but the service has always been good. The setup of the place is a little odd. I think the first level is just a restaurant. I've peeked in and it looks kind of diner-like. You take an elevator or stairs to the patio. The worst part is that the bathroom is on a separate floor. Not with the bar and not with the restaurant. I hate having to go up and down stairs just to pee. Especially once I've broken the seal.

    (3)

  • Rachel T.

    Came here on a Saturday during all of the St. Patty's festivities. Friend of a friends was hosting a party on the rooftop- super crowded, but that was expected. Had lunch down stairs in the diner, and also drink in the basement bar. The food was your typical diner food, not bad- was disappointed that they didn't have mashed potatoes though even though it was on the menu. I think the dining room could use some redecorating. It was super outdated and old school compared to the bar in the basement. It was dim and crowded and not very inviting, but hey it's a diner. Service upstairs at the rooftop bar was fast and friendly. For lunch we sat at the breakfast bar, whenever we had a question and called over to a server they always seemed to hold their breath and have an annoyed look, seemed like they were expecting to hear a complaint or something, but they warmed up a little when we would just ask for simple things like ketchup or an extra napkin.

    (3)

  • Dawn H.

    Warning: Stay away from the Waldorf Salad. The salad dressing is disgusting and completely inedible. Other than that, the rooftop is fantastic. I like that they have a pretty strong heat lamp for days that are little cooler. My husband's Super Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries were outstanding. The prices were quite reasonable -- less than $10 a plate. It's not a bad gig for the Loop. This place is worth the hype I've been hearing for that past few years. :)

    (4)

  • Ryan H.

    I really like the new Plymouth and I especially like the bartender Nashira, who does a great job and is always a lot of fun to talk to , very professional , and a beautiful girl. In a city with a lot of competition it takes something to make a place stand out from their competition and while the food here is very good and the service is always good , Nashira makes this place stand out to me. I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Margarita U.

    Let me preface this review by saying that I used to love Plymouth and I used to go there all the time for lunch and happy hours with coworkers but I will not be going there anymore after what happened this past Friday. On Wednesday I called to make a reservation for 20 people. The gentleman on the other end of the line asked me for some basic contact information and told me my reservation was made. The next day I received a phone call from them stating that I would need to make a $50 deposit to hold a party of 20 even though I informed them that I was coming from an organization that hosts many parties at Plymouth and that we will most likely all have separate checks so I really did not want to give them my credit card in case of error later (didn't want to end up charged for the whole party). The woman said okay, lets put the reservation for 19 people and adjust accordingly as more people show up by adding additional chairs and tables. Friday came and I arrived to Plymouth to setup for the party. I arrived to be seated in a cramped corner with only 10 chairs set up for a party of 19! I saw there were 2 additional tables set up for 2 people each that were cramped in the corner that I assumed were the additional tables the hostess discussed with me. This would still only make enough seats for 14 people. As soon as my guests started arriving they sat 2 people into one of those cramped tables next to our party so clearly they were not reserved for us. When I told my server that this is ridiculous he shrugged his shoulders at me and said theres nothing I can do. I decided to take this up with the manager, Cindy. She is a joke! She has seen us on multiple occasions and we always are very nice and tip generously and she personally knew many people in my party. When I talked to her she informed me that a reservation is not for the number of people I make it for but just for a general area to hang out in (the cramped corner we were given). I told her that's crazy and I should have been told this when I made the reservation because then I would have gone somewhere else. She said that is how it has been for 8 years and they will not accomodate us because they are too busy. Too busy to be serving multiple drinks to 20 people and making money off us?! Wow... She walked away from me and did not approach our table any more that night. The server kept forgetting drinks and was extremely slow at taking peoples orders. It was a catastrophe. At the end he added gratuity to each individual check which I dont even think is legal in Illinois anymore! I am beyond pissed and wish I could give them less than one star. I am done with Plymouth and their witch of a manager Cindy. I will make sure I do not host any more parties there EVER and I will also make sure that my coworkers and friends think twice before making a "reservation" at this place. Go to Ceres or Cavanaugh's instead, at least they have quality customer service.

    (1)

  • Taufiq H.

    Nice omlettes Decently priced

    (4)

  • Morgan B.

    We went here because we had a Restaurant.com certificate for $25. Upon entering I had to look around for someone to acknowledge my presence; finally, a young woman helped me and sat me in a nice location not right on top of any other tables. The restaurant was VERY cold, but one of the waiters noticed me shivering and turned up the heat. THANK YOU! The food was decent, sweet potato fries were cold and soggy and the veggie wrap didn't have that many veggies. The food definitely isn't fresh. Tasted a LOT better as a snack later in the evening after a few more cocktails. The waitress was definitely more interested in socializing than working, but we didn't have a problem getting refills etc. Overall- it seems like a place that you should go to after work on a warm summer evening for cocktails and appetizers. Don't expect much. Its essentially dive bar food with nicer fixings and higher prices.

    (2)

  • Michael G.

    Plymouth is actually quite a Celtic city as far as cities in the United Kingdom go. The area which is now the county of Devon (let's for the sake of this review call it County Devon) - where Plymouth is located - was settled by the Celts by the time of the Roman Invasion right at the turn of the A.D.s. The local football/soccer team is even called Plymouth Argyle due to this heritage. So, perhaps Plymouth Restaurant isn't an Irish bar, per se, but I feel as though I can justify and feel no guilt going there on St. Patrick's Saturday after the downtown parade. It wasn't my first choice, but every Irish bar downtown (even way down in Printer's Row) was packed and/or didn't serve food. Hackney's looked like a war zone. Here the Guinness was $18.00 in pitchers (pretty pricey but a better deal than their $6.50 glasses) but they are pretty large pitchers. And they had plenty of Celtic food on the menu. Cheddar cheese (local to Celtic Devon) makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich (though Munster would have actually been Irish thinking back). And the tater tots of course contain potatoes and what's more Irish than that? For carnivores they also have corned beef and each meal came with a cabbage salad on St. Patrick's weekend (and maybe year round). And, most importantly the downstairs bar had on Michigan State in their kelly greens! This was the most important discovery I made on St. Patrick's Day - the Plymouth if you eat in the restaurant proper and not on the roof is actually quite a nice place. The basement bar isn't crowded and pretty chill plus the jukebox is cheap and the drinks are cold. The ground floor restaurant is actually so sedate and family-oriented that going through it to the bar felt wrong. As an option for St. Patrick's Day weekend, it proved no costlier and less crowded a choice than some place with O' or Mc in the title (which might very well have had a cover charge). I will, in the future, just tell people I went to the O'Plymouth and call it a day. Now to figure out how to justify going to McWings in Ukranirish Village for St. Patrick's proper.

    (4)

  • Andrea L.

    We went for a casual family dinner. The service was great, but the food gets mixed reviews. The salads were well liked, but the BBQ pulled pork was way too sweet. I don't understand why pork is smothered in sweet sauce. Sugar seems to be used to disguise poor ingredients or lack of skill with proper seasonings. This unfortunately is true for many restaurants. I would return, but I would try a salad.

    (3)

  • Sonia I.

    Even a packed, packed, packed Roof is a fun roof! My friend and I arrived for Friday Happy Hour and had the same idea as a zillion other folks. We enjoyed the Pomegranate Martini specials and milled for about 30 minutes until a table was available. Once seated, we ordered some appetizers and the shish kabob and were not disappointed. So tasty! Because it's July in Chicago, the fans and misters were a huge high point. The tables of good looking Misters drinking the table top beer contraptions were also a high point. :) I love this rooftop year round. The people and staff are awesome and friendly.

    (4)

  • Daniel D.

    Awesome food and drink deals, covered rooftop is great in the summer and I've always gotten good service. Will definitely be coming back again...and again

    (5)

  • Jessenia R.

    One of my favorite rooftops for an after work cocktail! Great daily specials on food and drinks. The bartenders make a strong drink and the wait staff are always awesome (it's also a plus that they are nice to look at too!)

    (4)

  • Carol K.

    Too bad they put an awning over the roof. While I understand the reason they did it was to extend the roof season and keep it open in less than perfect weather, I did like it better the old way with just the umbrellas at the tables overhead and lots of open space in between. Now that awning traps the heat making it less than desirable on really hot days (the fans help a little) but it suffers from the same problems as Pegasus does now with it's awning. But the view stays the same, the rumbling of the trains remind you where you are and the views of the library and it's interesting architecture can't be beat. Stop by and sit and the bar awhile. Joe, the bartender, will probably be there mixing up some interesting concoctions and happy to share a story or two.

    (3)

  • Courtney G.

    On my girls weekend trip to Chicago, we were walking around and happened to see a cool rooftop bar a few streets over. We all decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did. Once we came into the building (which is a small entrance) you go directly to an elevator and take it to the rooftop. It was a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. We found a table right by the balcony and they have light misters which keeps you cool without getting you wet. We were only there for drinks, so I can't comment on the food. The happy hour prices were good and we enjoyed the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Sasha H.

    Checked this place out for the first time , me and co-workers stopped in for happy hour on a Tuesday and had drinks on the rooftop. Very lovely place the staff was very friendly and attentive. We had Margaritas frozen and they were delicious and anyone who drinks margarita's knows everybody can't make a good one! We didn't get to sample the food this trip however the menu selection looked pretty good we even set a date to return and next time we will sample the food!

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    I was just saying that I have never been to a horrible restaurant in Chicago... I think I jinxed myself. I have never been to Plymouth Restaurant or bar but I took friends from out of town because of the convenience to where I live and to try something new. Biggest regret ever. I had the chips with guac and salsa.... ew. The chips were freezing cold, the guac had no flavor whatsoever, and the salsa was bland until you hit a hot seed. It is so hard to mess up a basic burger but look at what they gave to my friend (picture provided in feed)!!! It was presented this way too... not even a full piece of cheese- just disgusting! So you would think they would have looked at it prior to delivery and known that it was subpar. Even worse it was cold and very obvious that it was not made fresh. It had a cardboard consistency. The fries were soggy and everything was just horrible. I will NEVER NEVER return here and would not suggest it!

    (1)

  • Melelina I.

    $5 apple martinis(thursday), rooftop bar in beautiful downtown Chicago....sold!!!

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    First time there with a co-worker for a late lunch, we were promptly greeted by the host and were sat by the outer seating area on the rooftop as we requested. It was extremely hot on the day we went and the cool mist sprayers and overhead oscillating fans were a nice touch and helped to cool things down a bit. Our waitress Emily was very pleasant and patient as we took in the atmosphere and sort of dragged our feet to order. The subject of craft beers came up, because we noticed there wasn't much of a choice for local craft brews and only saw La Fin Del Monde on the drink menu, which is a Canadian made beer, and was the only real craft beer on the menu, which we eventually ordered. During our conversation, Emily said she was a big fan of the local brew scene and we talked for a bit about our favorite brands. Emily said she will suggest a broader selection of craft beers to the management. I had the chicken and avocado wrap and it was surprisingly tasty and far better than expected for bar food. The flat screen TV's provided another for of entertainment when the conversation slowed. Emily was great and I promised I'd write about our positive experience there, so here we are!

    (4)

  • Chip H.

    They charged me $4.50 for a Budweiser = OK They charged me $2.50 for soda water = NOT OK

    (1)

  • Shirelle T.

    The service here is like a slap in the face, from the moment I walked into this place and was half greeted by the hostess and then the server came to the table mumbling with no intro just "Can I help you?" I should have walked out the door. Now to the food.....I played it safe and had a burger and fries. The Burger was really good, the fries were like precooked or maybe cooked in old grease. The food matched the service. I don't know what else to say. My visit was in May, earlier in the day hopefully some stuff have changed about the place.

    (1)

  • Tara G.

    Great spot for lunch in the city. Nothing fancy, but decent food at good prices. They do have daily drink specials. Neat view from the roof top deck.

    (3)

  • Rose K.

    I visited the rooftop bar for the first time this past weekend and was sold immediately. My good friend was visiting from out of town and after having walked by the place about 1,000 times a day, we decided to give it a try. As a poor college student, I was surprised at how affordable it was! I should mention I didn't look at their full menu, just the drink specials. But all their specials were great. We went on a Saturday night, got a great seat over looking everything, had a wonderful waitress, and ordered one of their specials for that night - a peartini (pear martini, duh). Only $5 each! They were delicious. My friend and I were only going to get one drink and stay for a little bit but we both ended up ordering three drinks (each better than the one before) and staying for around 2-3 hours. I already have plans to come back sometime this week for a happy hour drink with another friend. Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Albert H.

    The first time I came to Plymouth was with a buddy after a meeting, and they had some sweet specials. We got a plate of 6 Parmesan Chicken Sliders for $15 and $3 Coors lights. The atmosphere was relaxed on a cool rooftop with a nice view. Though, it did seem like their typical customers were businessmen and lawyers going out during happy hour. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a cool place to enjoy a meal and drinks with friends and you're around the Jackson Redline stop.

    (4)

  • Janet E.

    I really wanted to rate this place a lot higher but I think a solid three stars is fair. We had an event planned for the rooftop here. There was about 40 of us. We told them there would be 40 of us. They gave us 3 small tables in a small secluded space and told us to enjoy ourselves. REALLY??? The guest of honor was not too happy and decided to go to the basement instead for more room. So we traded in bright sunshine for dark and hot. Yes, HOT. They had no AC on and it was about 85 degrees downstairs. Our group had the wristbands for the unlimited drinks for two hours. I'm not a drinker but I could tell our group had a difficult time getting the attention of the bartender... To make up for our dissatisfaction, the manager offered us a mini buffet. The food was actually fantastic! They had fajitas that were soooo good! My friend also ordered some chicken wings which were also really good. One of the best bar restaurants I've been to in the city! If it werent for the rooftop issue and the lack of AC, I would have probably given this place 4 stars.

    (3)

  • Starr M.

    I strongly recommend dining at this establishment... they validate parking, its close to the red/blue/metra lines. The rooftop level was packed to capacity on a day that was already hot... if you like the rush hour/happy hour loud crowd, go to the rooftop. For a homey, diner experience, go to the main level. Since I prefer to chill after a work week, we ventured to the lower bar level which has a very relaxed ambiance (booths, high top & low top tables, seats at the bar) and great service. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food and the service. The daily $5 martini specials is a really good concept. The pomegranate martini was delish! The $1 fish tacos were very tasty. I also experienced the "Ole Burger" turned turkey (turkey burger with turkey bacon)... they will turn any menu burger into a turkey burger upon request. (Yay!) (I presume the price range is $$ only because you'll probably take advantage of several items.)

    (4)

  • Josh G.

    Info: I went there on a Thursday at 3:15pm ish. I wanted to have some food on the "rooftop deck". Upon arrival, we were told the rooftop deck would not be open for 20 or so mins. So, we waited, and then went back up. We were then told they were only serving drinks; no food could be ordered. Lame! So we went down to the indoor restaurant. Food Failure: We both ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with lime and avocado on a pretzel bun. I couldn't eat it all. I shouldn't have eaten any of it. The chicken breast was dry and likely way overcooked; it was hard and chewy. It was AWFUL! The faint traces of lime flavor were good. The avocado was good. Service: Our server was awesome! She was attentive, friendly, and fun! Five stars to her! I've been here before, and they had OK food. This time it was an epic failure. I want a refund on that horrible meal. They should have paid me to try to keep it down. The service is always good.

    (1)

  • Enna R.

    If a patron says, "That's not what I ordered"... take it back and bring back the correct item(s). Oh, and don't argue with the patron. On my first visit there with coworkers for drinks, I found myself having a discussion with our waitperson about my drink. I was presented with the wrong one and asked if she could take it back because it wasn't what I ordered. I am usually extremely patient, but this was just terrible service. Me: Could you please take this back, since I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini? Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. Her: That's a Cosmopolitan. Me: Could you please take this back, since I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini? Her: But that's a different price point. Me: (WTF?!?!?!?) .... I was close to losing it completely, so I threw my hands up in the air and said ok, fine, nevermind, i'll just drink it. My senpai was pretty perturbed, as well, but luckily he still had some patience left and offered to handle the "discussion". I was DONE, so I told him not to worry about it. That was my first, only, and last time there.

    (1)

  • Tita P.

    I love this place. I realize that there are tons of other more swanky roof tops but this one is just cozy. It is in what appears to be an old hotel. You get on the creaky elevator and voila you are on this warm (literally in the winter) roof top. The service is always very good and at time entertaining. The manager, I think, is very accommodating and she walks around to ensure that everyone is okay. I have not had the opportunity to try their happy hours specials since I work in the burbs but errrr I may have to become "ill" one day and trek on down to Plymouth before the summer is out. loves it!

    (4)

  • Amber C.

    This place is dominated by John Marshall students. Although the rooftop is pretty big, it gets super crowded to the point you literally can't get a drink. If you don't have a table you're pretty much SOL. We luckily did have a table and ordered food. Pretty big mistake. The food was yucky. We had pizza (cardboard), a veggie wrap (tasteless), and a chicken sandwich (dry). I would recommend this place if you're not looking to eat and don't mind a 21-25 yo crowd.

    (3)

  • Nichole M.

    I work and go to school about a block away, so I have been here way too many times. They have a really nice rooftop, which is hard to find in the loop. They also have a nice basement bar, but I try to go to the rooftop whenever it's open. Their restaurant on the main level is deceiving because it looks like a place for a senior citizen special at 4pm. They have daily specials that are always a good deal. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their skillets are really good and so are their chicken sandwiches and burgers. Definitely give this place a try, but your best bet for a good time is by going to the rooftop. Just watch out for the owner/manager lady, she can be a beast. She thinks she thinks this place is a 5 star restaurant. Yeah, it's good, but it's not that wonderful.

    (3)

  • Chicago S.

    Breakfast is always great, try out any of their specials. Sometimes, service can be slow. We lunch there every couple of weeks or more in the summer and the dishes are hit or miss. What can I say, the rooftop is a great place to have lunch during the few warm months in Chicago. Prices on some of their drinks are a bit high. If you are in the south loop and need a hearty breakfast or lunch with coworkers this is a good choice.

    (3)

  • Adam R.

    Our group was pleasantly surprised by this little diner. We were trying to find a "non chain" place to eat in The Loop and stumbled upon Plymouth's. I had an Ole! Burger that was a bit over cooked but was still good. I'd recommend getting the waffle fries, as the sweet potato fries left something to be desired. The chicken noodle, maybe it was rice, soup was delicious, seasoned perfectly. I'm not usually a fan of chicken soup but would easily order it as a stand alone meal if I'm there in the future. Breakfast is available all day, which is a huge plus for me. There is also a full bar down stairs, and their menu is available in the diner.

    (3)

  • David C.

    I do not know why the price range is listed as $$ because this place is very affordable. I ordered a breakfast special off their "Cheap Ass Breakfast" menu for $5.99 and I could not finish it. Plymouth Restaurant & Bar is part of a conglomerate of restaurants including the White Palace Grill and the Hollywood Grill. Plymouth offers casual American diner food like cheeseburgers, philly cheesteaks, meat loafs, omelettes, pan cakes, scrambles, etc. The ambience is casual, fitting for the downtown lunch crowd. I ordered a vegetable omelette with hashbrowns and coffee. The omelette had a generous variety of vegetables. It was not overly salted. The hashbrowns were soft, warm, and comforting. The waittresses are chatty and friendly. There is also a rooftop bar, but I did not go up there since it was only 10 a.m. Maybe next time...

    (4)

  • Sophie A.

    A hidden gem ---right in the Loop! Don't let the outdated décor fool you....these people know how to make some addictive omelets. I've been back three times in the same week since my initial visit. Not only is the food good, but....it's inexpensive! I got a plate full of food for under $10. The wait staff are on-the-ball ---boy do they have their timing down pat. For a busy professional on a quick lunch break, it's perfect. The staff keeps a close eye on you and get you out on time, but I've never felt rushed. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Maryam G.

    When you walk up to the rooftop bar the views make you feel that you're in a great city but after receiving their horrible service you're left feeling that you're really in a small midwestern town. I wasted an hour of my life at this place, and should have stayed for a lot less. My friends and I went there for happy hour on a Friday, our server seemed bothered that we actually wanted her to bring us food and drinks, she seemed more interested in sitting at a back table talking to another server versus helping fill orders and service our group and because of this bad experience I will never go back to this place. On top of that, she wanted was rushing to leave so they could fit more people in.

    (1)

  • Megan M.

    Went here for lunch with some coworkers the other day. Had the acropolis sandwich which I struggled to consume because it was SO dry. Water helped me take it down, but the service was slow to react to empty glasses. The wheat ciabatta bread was a little hard around the edges and I would have like more than 4 pieces of sliced up portabello mushrooms on my sandwich. I barely finished half. I did take the other half to go and gave it to a homeless person on my walk back to Union Station. Maybe I should have reconsidered that. Poor guy might have choked to death. I regretfully ordered fruit on the side when I should have had the waffle fries - now those were goood. The fruit was not freshly cut, looked like it had been sitting out for a couple hours. Oh well. I did get free soup for some reason. French onion was very salty, didn't finish that either. I've heard it's a cheap place to grab a drink with a decent view from the rooftop, just make sure you don't come hungry.

    (1)

  • Melissa T.

    I've never had a spectacular meal here - although they do have a run-of-the-mill BLT that I have a soft spot for - and never had spectacular service. The rooftop is pretty cool when it's not crowded. I'm particularly fond of the downstairs, however, as I've started many a night after starting down there. Essentially, I'd never go to Plymouth if its close proximity to school didn't make it an ideal place to go and drown-your-law-school-sorrows-away.

    (3)

  • V. H.

    Why does this place get a bad rap? It has great outdoor patio seating, the service was attentive and they have beer towers on special!!! Hello?!? That alone should be enough. Fineeee, if you insist on talking about food, the sandwiches are not half bad and they have waffle fries. I'm sold!

    (4)

  • Diana D.

    Plymouth has a good roof top to hang at. I went here with a group of friends after the Chicago Wine fest and I was disappointed at the emptiness of the roof top. It was only a matter of time that we tried to liven up the place. Mission accomplished. I would give this place another shot.

    (3)

  • Chase S.

    Went here the other night, and was a big fan. The rooftop is awesome, and the environment is great as well. Pros: Prices aren't bad, I think it was like $4 for a Bud Light Music isn't super loud, and it is a great place to get a couple beers before heading out for the late night stuff Staff was friendly and didn't mind us moving to a better view than where we were originally sat Mist that sprays would be amazing if there during daylight Cons: Not a great view Service was kind of slow, but really only for the first beer/cocktail. Afterwards wasn't too bad

    (4)

  • Chirag P.

    table topper tap for the beer and an amazing bbq chicken pizza... I'm a happy camper. Along with an outdoor patio and now you've just won me over. I'll be back here hopefully very soon for another happy hour. Good times.

    (4)

  • D M.

    I was surprised by this place actually. I always walked by it and wanted to try it, but never had a chance. Finally, I did. I will start off by saying that it's kind of an odd setup. The first floor is a restaurant that has it's own hours. If you want to go to the bar, you take the elevator up to the top. I don't really know what was on the 2nd and 3rd floors... I think it was more restaurant space. If you go to the bar at the top, you have to go down to the floor below to use the bathroom. The service was ok. It took a couple minutes to get seated. They had a sign that said to wait to be seated, so we did. However, we noticed that most people tried to seat themselves because they wanted specific seats... sometimes they would make them move and sometimes they wouldn't. Our waitress got our orders in decent time. We tried the nachos for the appetizer. They were great actually! And, for once, I ran out of chips rather than running out of stuff to scoop up with them. That's so rare. lol We thought about asking for more chips, but then our entrees came. I had the cheeseburger and my friend had a chicken sandwich. The burger was very filling. It was quite good though. My friend liked his chicken sandwich a lot too. I had sweet potato fries for my side. They were good, but I was too full to eat much of them. My friend had the waffle fries and liked them. The prices were reasonable. I'd definitely come back to this place.

    (4)

  • Sonia B.

    I've been here a few times now, and have had pretty good experiences. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and casual, so a great place for happy hours. My favorite part of this place is of course, the rooftop. The view is gorgeous and definitely something not to miss. The food is also pretty good. I highly recommend the Balsamic Chicken Sandwich, it's delicious. Lunchtime service is also really fast, so something to keep in mind if you want to go to a sit-down place without the wait!

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    This place has a great open air "Deck on like the 3rd floor with really great views! Great place to meet people in the Loop for Happy Hour.. Don't forget to check out the cool old pictures in the stairwell leading down to restrooms! GTFJD

    (3)

  • L. S.

    The food there is decent, nothing too great, but then again nothing too horrible. The burgers are good- but they usually overcook it, one time to the point where it was hard and dry. I like mine slightly pink and juicy. However, the one time I got a salad, it was a big serving and fresh. My go to meal there is the quesadilla. Its hard to screw that up. I usually go there to drink, not really to eat. The food tastes better with alcohol... go figure. The upstairs bar is nice, but it often gets too crowded for my taste and I can't seem to hear myself think, let alone try to talk to my friends. The service is never that good. Last time I went, I think the my server, as cute as he was, was just plain dumb. The second we sat down, he asked us if we knew what we wanted. We didn't know, but told him to come back in a few minutes. He literally came back a minute later, like he was anxious to get our food in. We ordered drinks and it would take him almost 20 minutes to get it to us. Our appetizer literally came out before our drinks did. He then brought us our drinks and we immediately ordered another round of drinks, figuring as long as it took him to get our first, we wouldn't have an empty drink. Long story short- we sat there for 5 minutes with empty glasses, even though we ordered the second round immediately after we got our first round. He forgot... and after 5 minutes without a drink, we asked him where our second round was. He was like oh... I will put it right in. 10 minutes later, we finally got our second round, the round that we ordered about 30 minutes before! Its a good place to go right after school- its a plus that they give a discount to students. But I would not go there if not for the convenience of meeting friends for school.

    (3)

  • Alicia M.

    The rooftop bar is SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to take my co workers here for an after-work Happy Hour. Hubby and I stumbled upon this place while we were embarking on the infamous trek from Toyota Park. We were at a Chicago Fire game and had been on the Orange Line since Midway. We were preparing to transfer to a Brown Line in the Loop....but....Hubby HAD to empty his bladder so once we got into the Loop we frantically peered out the window of the train looking for somewhere, ANYWHERE to stop for an emergency potty break. As we were nearing Van Buren street on the L, we looked out and saw what appeared to be a parrrrrtayyyy on a roofdeck. "LETS STOP THERE!" we gleefully exclaimed. What started out as a pit stop to silence the call of nature, ended as a wonderful conclusion to our evening at Toyota Park. The drinks were strong and lovely, the service was fast, and the chicken fingers and waffle fries were deeeee-lish! The view of the Library all lit up at night was very pretty too. I didnt realize how busy the Loop gets on a friday night, either. I guess I just assumed that by 8:00 its a ghost town. Not so! Lots of people watching to do from the rooftop :) I'm not sure what their service is like during a busy time, considering we were there on a Friday night at 11:00 PM. Either way, I loved it! I can't wait to see how it holds up as a Happy Hour joint.

    (4)

  • Doug M.

    Located on a low rooftop in downtown Chicago. Nice food and beverage options and atmosphere. Spent considerable time just watching nearly trains and looking up the history of nearby buildings on my iPhone. Looks a bit more interesting from street level than up top - so if you are tempted, go check it out.

    (3)

  • Bradley S.

    Partner and I have been coming here for pre-Lit Fest lunch for a few years. We enjoy the relaxed outdoor ambiance of the rooftop. We were seated withing seconds of out arrival. Our server was prompt and friendly. We thought we were going to be brunching but that was not to be. No matter; we like lunch too and their menu looked promising. We both opted for the "Ole Burger"; Partner asked for his medium well on a pretzel roll; I ordered mine medium on their multi-grain ciabatta. Mine was overcooked slightly but it wasn't all dried up. It was the first time we'd encountered the combination of blue cheese and jalapeno; it really works well; bacon always works on a burger; loved the ciabatta. We really need to remember this spot for more than Lit Fest weekend.

    (4)

  • Angel G.

    Great place for lunch or dinner. This was a hidden gem during my law school days. During the summer, the rooftop is busy, full of energy and fun. Solid food and outstanding service.

    (4)

  • Duely Y.

    Rooftop in the city equals very cool! This place is situated close to the "L" on Van Buren and Plymouth Ct., so expect the price of alcohol to be pricey here. Since, the rooftop is located 3-story high, taking the stairs might not be fun, but sadly it is faster than taking the elevator as there is only one elevator and it is very small. Also, it sucks that this place closes at midnight on Saturday.

    (3)

  • Catherine H.

    Went to Plymouth a few nights ago after work with coworkers. There is a diner upstairs, and the bar is downstairs. There is also a roof top bar, but it was closed the night we were there. We headed down to the bar area to watch the bulls game. It wasn't too crowded, and there are plenty of TVs to see the game. Food was good and cheap for downtown and they had a drink deal that night! Perfect for the pocket book! I can't wait to go back for the rooftop views I hear so much about!

    (3)

  • Heidi S.

    Did the rooftop - nice....Service was good - ordered the naked baked wings with "spicy" sauce on the side. They were OK, really dried out and the ranch was not a real buttermilk ranch. Meh. Bathrooms one floor down. Plan ahead for the lift or dodge the servers and go down the back stairs. Bathrooms sucked. Icky. Nasty. No hand towels. Grosszilla. Great space, great space, great space. Drink your beer, eat your food and savor the space. Pee when you hit the next place.

    (4)

  • Nathan B.

    WOW....what a wonderful experience, I went to the rooftop on a beautiful day and ordered the kabob platter. It was top notch, the service was amazing and the mojitos were refreshing, I will be back.

    (5)

  • Jacob K.

    As I have been here twice for some unknown reason I thought it deserved a review. There is an enclosed rooftop deck which is nice for a rainy day. However the hear can be unbearably hot if you happen to be sitting under the radiant heat from the ceiling. The drinks are no watered down and if you have a buffet s its actually pretty good. I usually avoided this place as its the water hole for John Marshall... being a DePaul Law grad it was rival territory.

    (3)

  • Edward H.

    My friends walked in with about 4 other tables being served. I order my scotch neat (as I normally do) whereas the others get their choice of bottled beverages. When the drinks arrived, all I had to stare at was this pitiful looking glass with no more than a 1/4" of scotch. *For scale - 1/4" is less than the width of my pinky nail. When the server came back, I politely asked if that was a full pour as I've usually see more in a typical order for scotch. The server answers confidently that the pour was carefully measured out and that is the typical amount. When was the last time you saw your bartender carefully measure out a pour of scotch much less consider what amounts to less than half a shot a full pour??? When I insisted that the typical pour tends to be a bit more, she demanded to know the price of my drink at other establishments. (WTF?) I told her my last drink was about $13 (not more than 30 minutes ago) when she scoffed "Hah! Ours is $9.50 so that's why!" Based on our server's guerrilla math skillz, $13=~1.5" and $9.5=0.25" of scotch. Yes, I definitely see how Plymouth gives more value. My logic was apparently flawed so I asked her to make my drink a double instead. Instead of doing so, she brought me a "double" in addition and charged me for 3 scotches with the same cheap pour that still totals less than the normal $13 pour at a much higher end bar. This place should be avoided if you want anything other than a premeasured *bottled* drink. Order anything off the shelf and you're probably SOL. For the record, I happened to notice that bartender *wasn't* measuring anything... she was just to busy dancing with other staff to Eurotrashy music playing at the bar to properly count her pour.

    (1)

  • Matthew F.

    Myself and a buddy went there after a meeting for some beers... being a DePaul Student I have always been curios about the people eating, drinking and having a goodtime right outside my classroom window. That being said my expectations were high and Plymouth did not disappoint. They had a nice deal $3 Coors light bottles and $15 for a plate of 6-8 Chicken Parmesan Sliders which were outstanding. The weather was perfect the view was awesome... the only reason this place gets four stars is because the service was slow and it was filled with corporate cronies on their happy hour.

    (4)

  • Luke S.

    This place is a great change of pace for the middle of the loop. It's one of the best rooftop dining areas that I have been to. I can't say that the food is spectacular, but it is good. The menu has a ton of options and I've always had good service. It does get packed on a nice day!

    (4)

  • Joe C.

    Great rooftop bar - it's very comfortable and cozy; a little small but worth it. Food is ok - but go get a deep dish pizza somewhere if you are hungry and come here to enjoy a drink outside. It had a good vibe, so I'd come here again on my next trip when I'm walking around in the downtown area.

    (3)

  • Leang E.

    Here's where I started out for St. Patty's weekend at 11:30am. It's interesting that you walk in and have the option of going to 3 different floors to drink in, which includes a heated rooftop. Our group was on the heated rooftop which you can get to via elevator. It's very spacious, and great for parties. They have heated ceiling lamps that really do the job of keeping you warm. Drinking became substitutable for food for a few hours and then I had to eat. We had the chips and salsa, chicken quesadillas, chicken tenders, and the spinach and artichoke dip. They were all pretty decent. The chips aren't that great, but the food does come out nice and hot. The bartenders were good, but I did have one small issue with one of the waitresses. Waitress: Oh, I'll be back with the pitcher you ordered Me: I didn't order a pitcher Waitress: Oh, you're not the other Asian girl... Me: (shaking my head, looking dead straight at her) yeah, no... Other than that I had a good time.

    (3)

  • Daphne L.

    I have been to Plymouth 3 times and that was 2 times too many. I've never understood why people rave about the view since it overlooks the top level of a parking lot, a few nearby buildings, and, the El tracks. The service is awful, the drinks are overpriced, and the food is mediocre. And don't get me started on the elevator. If this is your best /only option for outdoor drinking and dining, stay indoors.

    (1)

  • Emily N.

    I think this place is great for what it is. Its a cute, chill, little diner on the main floor where you can get burgers and fries and just relax at. Not to mention their delicious soup! Seriously, it always surprises me how good their soup is. when you're done with your meal you can head downstairs or on the rooftop for a drink. Not the best service i have ever had, but definitely not bad. You can tell there are a lot of regulars that get dinner there consistently, so you know it has to be pretty good. Think Clarke's in the loop... i mean without all the college kids who are out of their minds and eating grilled cheeses.

    (3)

  • Juan L.

    Plymouth has been a regular lunch spot of mine for over 7 years now. I have mixed feelings. The selection of food is great, the servings are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The service is usually fast on the main level. I've experienced very long wait times (up to 45 minutes) in the basement bar. The rooftop is lovely, if you're lucky enough to find a spot up there. And the service can range anywhere from poor to excellent. Lately, I've had more negative experiences than positive (wrong orders, things made wrong, the server was no where to be found, etc), but I'll continue to go regularly because you can't beat the food selection and portions.

    (3)

  • Larry C.

    I am a regular at this place because the food is always good and the price is right. The coffee is perfect every time and I can truthfully say that the staff have become my friends. I think the first time I came in was curiosity about breakfast food. After that, I found my hang out spot for the m-f work grind. I have visited the rooftop many times but the main floor is where I prefer to sit. Many Greek owned restaurants seem to know the correct formula for a good food business. Plymouth is no exception. In fact, it stands out as one of the better ones I have ever visited. The menu has many surprises like the chicken kabobs and the Greek salad but I am mostly a breakfast customer. Everyone I have ever brought in with me has thanked me for introducing them to the hidden spot.

    (4)

  • Lesley A.

    Now that Chicago warm weather season is upon us, it is completely worth it to go to Plymouth Restaurant just to say you had a meal on an open downtown rooftop with a great view of the Harold Washington Library and nearby buildings designed by Daniel H. Burnham himself. Even during cold weather, you can dine on the rooftop where they put up a heated canopy. The food is your typical bar fare (fried items, sandwiches, etc.), plus some extra kitschy food and drink options that poke fun at how John Marshall and DePaul law schools immediately surround the restaurant. The restaurant service is also okay. The prices are reasonable for downtown Chicago and what you're getting. You should try Plymouth out at least once in your Chicago living/visiting lifetime.

    (3)

  • P S.

    Four stars for the view, even on a misty, damp night. The trains rumbling through the Library stop, the traffic on State, the beautiful old buildings of Printer's Row... these things are well worth the trek up the lift and onto the rooftop. However. The poorly-made drinks, spotty half-assed service, drunken, loud and irritating clientele...these things are not. Pop in, have a lookie loo at the view and then go around the corner to Miller's Pub and have yourself a real drink in a much cooler environment.

    (2)

  • Michelle G.

    If you're looking for fancy food in an upscale atmosphere, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a comfortable atmosphere, a huge selection of standard American fare, reasonable prices and damn good coffee, this is the place. I've been here a number of times for lunch, and I like to sit on the main floor. (The basement has a bar and rooftop is, well, a rooftop.) Breakfast is served all day on the main floor, and the breakfast menu is huge. Atmosphere is homey and laid-back, which is a nice change from the usual "new American/Asian fusion/French-inspired" Loop restaurants. The main floor isn't that large, but has a decent amount of seating without being too crowded. I only wish this place was open when I was a law student....

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    Was here on St. Patty's Day for a late lunch. No Drink Specials- Lame. Sat in the lower level bar, waitress was rude but food was good and reasonably priced. Coat Hooks: YES

    (2)

  • Jessica K.

    Awful. Not recommended due to poor service. Unfortunately, the view and food don't make up for the horrible service we received here either. I reserved the rooftop for a private party- a Brunch. Was supposed to be at 10:30 AM, at 10:35 AM I was knocking on the door and endlessly repeat calling the restaurant since the door was locked and none of my guests could get in. That should have been my first clue that the staff was not prepared to handle the contracted party, even though I made the reservation and paid the deposit over two months in advance. I did not receive the food I had a signed party contract for with their Manager/Party & Catering Coordinator. On top of not receiving everything we were supposed to get, they did not have nearly enough food. There was not enough for food for even half of the guest I had contracted for. It was embarrassing to see my guests with only an English muffin on their plate after arriving hungry for brunch when there should have been scrambled eggs, muffins, pastries, etc. Additionally, the food that did come out came out extremely slow. This further proves my first point- they Restaurant must have "forgot" that they were even supposed to have a party on this day. At one point, after I had enough of watching my guests with water only and not even coffee or juice for about 30 minutes after the party was supposed to have started and asking the server multiple times if the food would be out soon,I literally had to go into the kitchen and ask for the manager and what the heck was going on. The manager on duty indicated he was busy preparing the food and eventually came out and delivered my guests food- literally a tray of English muffins split in half. Great, so now we had English muffins and water. And it took 30 minutes to get? They must have had to run to the store for this or bake them from scratch- but the later is impossible as they tasted like stale dry hockey pucks. After deciding I had enough of this miserable "party" at Plymouth, I went to pay the final bill. I was shocked to see that they were going to charge me for all the full amount- Really? You didn't even deliver half of the items that were included in the party menu I had a signed contract for receiving, they just didn't come out, and know you are going to charge me as if they did? Since the catering/party manager wasn't there, the manager on duty had to make continuous phone calls back and forth to her to resolve this. After waiting about 45 min to arrive at an acceptable resolution, I gave up. Frankly, i was tired (and hungry) and I did not want to be in this crap hole any longer. It was worth whatever money they were charging me to LEAVE Plymouth Grill ASAP and never come back. Don't host any party here unless you want to be embarrassed in front of your guests for taking them to such a distressing place.

    (1)

  • Larry L.

    The absolute RUDEST staff I've ever encountered. Manager made this evening extremely unpleasant. Don't waste your time or money here.

    (1)

  • Helena B.

    Yikes. I was so excited to check this place out. Back in my Brown-Line-Riding days, I would see Plymouth from the El and think "Look at all those happy people drinking beers in the sunshine on that lovely rooftop deck. Maybe one day I will be one of them." [Wistful sigh] Well yesterday I got to be one of them. The work crowd and I head up to the rooftop deck to enjoy the brief Chicago Summer. The place is half-empty, so we head for an open table. Wrong! We are quickly informed that there is a waiting list for the tables. Really? But they are all open... Is this like when clubs maintain lines outside so you will think they are cooler than they really are? Problem here is that I'm ALREADY INSIDE and can SEE that there's no one here at the tables. We finally coax the blank staring hostess into an explaination - there's a party coming at 6PM and they need the table. OK, makes sense... except that it's 5PM. So, can we sit here now? Seated, we order beers. To their credit, the beer list is respectible and service is quick. At 6PM, as promised, we relinquish our table to the party and head to the basement bar. The elevator ride down stops on each floor and is an amusing trip through the various layers of Plymouth. Rooftop bar: Cool-Kid After Work Club Ground floor: Decor rivaling that of a Denny's Basement Bar: Precisely that, a bar in the basement. Nothing fancy. The first thing we see in the basement is a buffet. Sadly, it was full of random meats (eww!) that I was told were disgusting (given my tenuous relationship with meat, I utterly refused to eat this stuff on looks alone). Two more Leinie's and I'm done. The quest for the perfect beer-and-sunshine after-work spot continues...

    (2)

  • Laura R.

    Ya know how good it feels to be in on a surprise? That's how you'll feel here... The positioning of this place is just great, you feel tucked away from the rest of the world but with a nice peephole to observe the hustle and bustle through. There are fans and plush seating to keep you comfortable. It is though quaint so I'm not sure how it would work with a large group. I tried the onion and they were just ok. They have all the staple beers and liquors, but try the specialty drinks on the menu. They are so so good!

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    This place has two things going for it - 1) a well-located summer rooftop that offers views of the Washington Library, EL and busy State Street. 2) the bar that sits on that rooftop The A-OK is for the rooftop + scenery + alcohol. Skip the food. It is unremarkable.

    (3)

  • Dave S.

    What a disappointment! I met my wife here for a late lunch (about 1:15 PM). The place was not that busy as most of the lunch crowd had already gone back to their offices. I have to admit that the staff here was great. Everyone was really friendly, helpful and attentive. That is where the positives end on my review of this place. I ordered something simple: a burger and soup. It was the most unmemorable meal that I have ever partaken in. The soup was warm (not hot). The burger tasted like it was pre-cooked hours ago and left on the side of the grill just waiting to be ordered. This meat was terrible. It was all dried out and nearly inedible. Although I had a bad visit, I am more than willing to give this place another shot. I am really considering this visit as me being in the wrong place at the wrong time sort of deal. I still have hope that this place can give me a good meal some time in the future.

    (2)

  • Mikey U.

    3 Stars... with a 4th for potential! Now I can't give this place a full fledged, honest, in-depth review seeing as how we stopped in for one drink, but I enjoyed the place and can see how it could be a very happening spot... I'm sure the entire building is technically the Plymouth Restaurant and Bar, but we were primarily enthused by the rooftop bar. The quaint rooftop is scenic; like being in the canyon of brick and steel that makes up the surrounding buildings. It doesn't sound pleasant, but believe me, it makes for a refreshing reprieve by contrast. The bartender was a friendly, spritely girl (...I didn't catch her name, but she was great...) who was more than willing to pour a few obvious tourists some stiff STIFF drinks... She was attentive too! Having heard that we were headed to the Art Institute of Chicago, she made it a point to say "ooh, you should give yourselves about 2 hours to see the whole thing, they close at 5, its almost 3". She also took the time to give directions and even draw out a map to a place she liked going, Coyote Ugly, just in case we were looking to go somewhere later in the evening. That's friendly service... In our quest to find alcohol, we found it amusing that this bar is located 2 doors down from a Law School. It just seemed laughingly appropriate.

    (4)

  • Maria C.

    Tell me how you cannot have fun in an outdoor rooftop restaurant/bar. We had good waitresses, I guess one was training the other. I ordered a mai tai and friends ordered the strawberry long island (very good). They come in tall glasses and very very heavy hand. Our neighbor table had all kinds of food so we decided to order stuff as well. I tried the mini burgers, they came in different amounts, I just had the 3 and shared. friends had the nachos and mozzeralla sticks, ya know, regular bar food. Tasty burger might I add. The drinks kept coming and I wasn't stopping them. Gotta come here before it starts getting cold!

    (4)

  • Maureen L.

    Loved the rooftop! Busy on a Friday after work but discovered that we can reserve a table next time; will do that for sure. Service fabulous; food very good. Jo, our waitress, was the BEST!!

    (5)

  • Steven M.

    We were at the Gold Coast Art Fair and wanted something to eat. So we made the trek west to avoid the typical tourist traps. When we came to the Library I saw the Plymouth's roof top and made a bee line. This is on the edge of what used to be the center of down town. So your going to see some of Chicago's original Architecture from the roof. We were seated immediately and the waitress was on top of our needs the whole time we were there. They had misters going as it was 90 out. But if you sit long enough by the railing, you are going to leave a little damp. The mixed drinks were a pass for me as the peach tea was kind of lame. The California club was great. I got it on prezel bread that was toasted and the chicken, bacon combo hit the spot. They give you a boat load of fries and they were pretty good. The slaw was a bit dry though. I was not expecting much from this place other than the view. But the food is cheap and the service was right on the money.

    (4)

  • Pinaki S.

    If you love Eastern European waitresses, this is your spot. Otherwise, go for the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Jennifer I.

    I've been to the rooftop bar twice now. First time (a month ago) - great service, enjoyed my drinks (interesting variety of girly drinks to choose from), although they have some bizarre tendency to put colored sugar around the rims. My drink had red sugar, and with the heat/humidity...my drink and my hands looked like they were bleeding. But anyway, the place was packed and I was surprised the service was as good as it was. Went again last night. Had a different drink with green sugar. Didn't like it much but I don't blame the bar for that. Service started slow (I think it took about 25 minutes for me to get my first drink), but got better as the night went on - seemed like bigger crowd = better service. I had a couple bites of a veggie quesadilla which was really good. So overall, I have had 2 pretty decent experiences here, and my friends seem to like it. I'm sure I'll be back, but I wouldn't call it a "must go".

    (3)

  • Liz L.

    This place get 5 stars for the rooftop and 3 stars for food so it evens out to 4. Plymouth has your typical bar food - burgers, sandwiches, etc. I like it because it's cheap, fast enough for a weekday lunch, and their waffle fries are amazing. The food is good, not great. However, come here in the summer and you're in for a treat. Take the elevator up to the top floor and you are on a beautiful roofdeck overlooking the Washington Library and the new giant eyeball sculpture. The rooftop is covered and even has fans to stay cool. All in all, a great place to meet up with a friend for lunch in the loop.

    (4)

  • Lori M.

    Not a bad place for a cheap quick bite in the financial district. This is the second time I've been here in the past 6 months or so, and it is consistent. I had a veggie burger & fries. I'm not a fan of their version which comes with frozen (sauteed?) spinach atop and no tomato, but lettuce. Seems a strange combo and I'm not a fan of any frozen vegetable. The coffee was good /strong and the service was pretty good too. There's always an interesting customer base in here and when it's warmer out, the rooftop is great for a large group of friends. I just have to remember to tell them negative on the spinach next time. Lots of federal cops hang in here & have some good jokes to share & can be good entertainment. In hindsight, after my visit to the passport agency today, I should have ordered a cocktail.

    (3)

  • joco w.

    Cute place -- I went here one night out with the girls, I like how you can still sit on the rooftop even in cold weather. Nice view. The food and drinks are good and the service was great. Definitely would return.

    (4)

  • Jonathan K.

    the rooftop is great. its a good vibe here, couple tvs showing sports, happy hour for professionals, older crowd when i went...comfort food? its cool here cus its rooftop, right in the loop

    (4)

  • Brittany C.

    This is not an Irish bar. Du-UH, Brittany. Apparently, I was unsure what Western European Country was associated with this bar/grills boulder-namesake...After 4 hours of Saturday morning carbomb guzzling, you would be confused too. Now that my drunken stupidity is out of the way, a review: This was the second time Ive been here, and my experience was much the same: Drunken and Alight. Food: Blah, Underwhelming bar food, to say the least. Not so impressed. Even after i got over the lack of corn beef specials at this "Irish bar".... Drink: OK. Expensive, but, well, its the loop.... So-so on the strength. I heard someone rant about the atrocity of the margarita. But, really, who gets a margarita on st. Patrick's Day... Consider it due punishment. Ambiance: Both times, the rooftop bar impressed me. LOVE it. Even covered up this time (not open for the summer yet, covered in glass, so you still get that "outdoors feel) its fantabulous. Nice views, nice space. Nice little corner to smoke in so you don't have to go ALL the way downstairs. I like. However, both times it was also very crowded on the roof. I guess that happens a lot. This time, the crowd forced me to go to the basement. Basement is fine. Smallish, dark. Except, when I drink in a basement I often forget that people can STILL see me and frequently end up doing embarrassing "Who was that girl" things. I attribute it to my times drinking in basements in High School and College; But Ill leave that issue to be psychoanalyzed at another time... All in all, I love the roof. I love drinking on the roof. I love smoking on the roof. But Ill make sure I eat somewhere else.

    (3)

  • Scott H.

    Plymouths is cool place to enjoy a nice rooftop lunch or just a beer. I have been here a few times and have always enjoyed myself. The service can be hit or miss but the food has always been good. The steak quesadilla or the Ole! burger are sure things. The Ole! burger has bacon, jalapeno, and onions and served on a pretzel bread bun with waffles fries. They serve the burger and fries in a dumb wicker baset which makes it tough to get to each time you put it down. Other than that great meal and a great place. Other reviews mention the main eating floor which resembles a Denny's and the basement bar. My review is only for the rooftop as I have never tried the other areas. Stick to the rooftop and you'll be fine.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    I spent a lovely Friday evening on the rooftop of Plymouth. I can't weigh in on the food or the restaurant part, but the rooftop is the perfect summer after-work drink spot. There are many different groups that come here...power-players, law students, older adults (and did I see a couple kids running around?), so it's a lively and fun mix. I would suggest Plymouth's rooftop to anyone that is in the loop and looking for an outdoor bar. You won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • J T.

    Was here yesterday for dinner. The food was just average, nothing for sure to brag about. I guess for an appetizer and two burgers, $40 was a little steep. The rooftop was ok, nothing special since all you got to look at was the El-train and other buildings. The downstairs looked really lame, like just an average diner. Suggestion, take your money and go else where!

    (2)

  • WindyCityGrl T.

    1-star is way too high for this place. We ordered hot wings as an appetizer and upon biting into one, blood squirted out. Gross!!!!!! The waitress acted like it wasn't a big deal and didn't even apologize (although I realize it wasn't her fault, it's still the right thing to do...you know, as the waitress). We said we didn't want them (obviously) and didn't want them replaced. She obviously wasn't listening because she brought another batch of wings which were extremely well done from the looks of the burnt-crispy edges. We told her that we did not want them replaced so she took them away...with a damn attitude...really?!? We should have just left but we decided to order burgers, praying they would be ok. They were that...just ok. I ordered cheese fries...I must be crazy! I tried unsuccessfully to attach a photo here of what they consider cheese fries. 2 Slices of cheese placed over the fries and sat up under a heating lamp. GTFOH!!!! I'm done.

    (1)

  • Rachael D.

    Decided to give this place a try on the whimsical night in late summer while having a difficult time making a decision on where to eat dinner. Went right up to the rooftop bar. Had to wait just a few minutes before being seated as it was quite crowded. (What do you expect on a Friday afternoon in the loop?) The tables were in very close quarters and it took a while for the waitress to help us. They had a $5 martini special (I know! A Friday!) so I didn't even hesitate to order one. We each had a burger and they were really good. We will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Kyle H.

    Two star review plus one for the rooftop alone. The rooftop seems to be saving this place from general malaise and extinction. I imagine it's empty between November and June. The prices for beer were incredibly high, domestic and import. When I sat down with my group the Eastern European waitress asked me what I would like to drink. I obviously hadn't glanced at a menu yet but asked for a Leinenkugel's Summer Wheat. My order was met with a blank stare and after 5 seconds I started to worry if I had offended her or somehow spit on her while en-un-ciating my esses. Nope. After 5 more blank staring seconds she said they didn't have that. Okay then...what do you have so we don't play twenty guesses plus 10 second stares in between? After the first beer our server was largely missing or extremely slow at bringing what was ordered. Forget about asking for a water on a hot day, you'll never get it. Wait until the empty lots around this place get constructed upon...the Plymouth will close faster than a blank staring ESL waitress can hand you a menu. Which isn't that fast actually...

    (3)

  • Maureen S.

    Today was my second visit to Plymouth Restaurant. The first time was meeting friends for drinks. Today was lunch. Time for a review! First of all, the setting is GREAT. I have taken the Brown Line for years and saw this roof-top bar just north of the Library stop. Finally I went to it. What an oasis. We sat in the September afternoon sun and enjoyed the day. Second, the food - yum. Each of us tried different items on the menu and shared. None of us were disappointed and kept eating off of each other's plates. Third, the staff - what a nice group. They were attentive, helpful, and quick. They made us feel very welcome and encouraged us to return. We will return. This place is now going to be my "after work" hang out place.

    (5)

  • Maggie S.

    I have been here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks...you name it, I have been there for it. Heres what I LOVE about it: If you come regularly, the staff remembers you by name & is extremely friendly. They make good drinks and they are reasonably priced as well. They also serve breakfast all day. The rooftop is great fun to hang out on, but tends to get a little overcrowded between 5-7 pm during the week. Heres what I don't like: When it does get busy, the service level goes down. If you sit at a table you HAVE to have a cocktail waitress and they can be slow. Besides breakfast, the food is sort of blah. I wouldn't venture into anything besides the traditional bar fare found on the menu. I haven't, but have seen/smelled some pretty funky things coming out of the kitchen. The basement bar is kind of dark & scary...and they play the music WAY TOO LOUD. To the point where you can barely hear the person across from you. Will I be back? Yes. Its convienient, fun, and affordable- which is all I really need out of a bar. its also really clean, which scores points in my book.

    (3)

  • Andrew Y.

    so there are 3 parts to know about plymouth.... -there is the basement...this area creeps me out..doesnt make much sense.. -there is the upstairs...which is a decent loud atmosphere in a beer garden setting..the roof opens in the summer time and its all good..buckets of beer are a little expensive but you are paying for the sun and loud noise..i think the crowd for the most part is John Marshall students..but dont let that discourage you.. -then there is the diner on the ground level..breakfast is the way to go here..stay away from the salads they are gross..you will see a lot of them around the tables because they are massive..but they are not very good..the skillets and mexican breakfasts are pretty solid..they have a good mixture of diner breakfast food for a good price..word of advice though they dont have tables for parties larger than 4..so dont go if you have 6 people...you wont be able to sit unless they can put tables together

    (3)

  • Julianna W.

    Amazing rooftop bar with a view on the city. Great mixed drinks, daily specials, refined selection of house wines, and savory food. The place is clean and the service is fast and friendly. By far one of my favorite bars in the city.

    (5)

  • steve c.

    I spontaneously ended up here looking for a place to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Expecting the place to be expensive for a downtown roof bar I was pleasantly surprised. Ordered some $4 drink specials and a delicious bacon and blue cheese burger on a pretzel roll. It was really good. I'm really surprised at all of the negative reviews as I saw nothing wrong with the place. The service and views was great and the food was good.

    (5)

  • Josh O.

    We were wandering around The Loop looking for a place to get lunch when I saw that there were people eating on the rooftop here, so we decided to check it out. Turns out that was a great idea! This place really doesn't look like it would be anything special, but I was very pleasantly surprised. For a simple restaurant with a rather basic menu, the amount of thought that the owner(s) have clearly put into their food is impressive. I ordered the veggie burger which can often be a bland chunk of vegetable protein sitting where they obviously intended a lovingly crafted beef patty to go. Especially in Chicago, where I haven't found the vegetarian fare to be all that great, I was extremely happy to get an absolutely delicious apparently homemade patty that was well cooked and thoughtfully provided a surprise of fresh spinach hiding under the cheese. Absolutely delicious! On top of that, the serving sizes were absolutely perfect, being completely filling without leaving you either stuffed or having to leave food on your plate (well, basket). We even noticed the (I assume) owner actively adjusting the serving sizes in the fly based on the amount of food at people were leaving on their plates. Talk about dedication to quality and service! Also, it may just have been that it was the first day the roof was open, but clearly their fryer is well maintained and kept very clean. The already excellent fries were made even better by the fresh, clean oil they were clearly fried in. All around excellent dining experience!

    (4)

  • Helena D.

    When the weather gets warm, Chicagoans flock in droves to their local watering hole in search of the elusive terrace and rooftop patio. If you're in the Loop and prefer some place other than an overpriced hotel (ahem The Wit), then walk on over to Plymouth Restaurant Bar over on Plymouth and Jackson. It is an unassuming place that feature multiple floors, but just ride the elevator to the top floor and you'll find yourself in a galley-style rooftop bar that has a view of the Harold Washington Library, which is across the street. Each day there is a l drink / pitcher / bucket of beer special at reasonable prices and the food is solid. If you feel compelled to sing your heart out about your latest break-up or your vile boss, then you should show up for karaoke night which is on a tuesday or wednesday night. You won't break the bank drinking here and you'll be able to savor a cool drink in a centrally located bar.

    (4)

  • don l.

    Can honestly say that if you are in this area looking for a place to grab a burger you should skip this joint. Have been there for breakfast as well as after work and can say that the table service was fine but your order somehow comes out not exactly as what you were hoping for. There aren't too many things that I would recommend as most items are mediocre at best. In this day and age where something as simple as an American classic such as a burger would seem almost impossible to misfire on, this place seems to consistantly dish out quite possibly the worst $8.00 burger ever served. Drinks are also overpriced even for loop standards.

    (1)

  • Jackie R.

    Great comfort food on the main level diner. Dark, low-ceilinged bar below where law students forget the classes that just occurred. Patio- i have yet to visit but looks like a good time. A nice staple place behind state street for a late night sandwich or afternoon drink. Shouldn't those two be flipped around? Thats the beauty of this place!

    (5)

  • Chanita S.

    Took my co-worker out here for lunch for her birthday today. The place itself is not too shabby. It was a decent day out so we opted to sit on the rooftop. Needles to say, the rooftop was crowded with the lunch crowd left and right. This was my first time here, but from what I heard it gets like this every day. Typical bar/American food. I was going to get a meal but ended up ordering an appetizer instead--the Jumbo Shrimp Basket. Perfect crunchiness along with the perfect portion To be quite frank, I was full from the appetizer alone. As for drinks, I ordered the strawberry mimosas which was AWESOME. I normally have orange mimosas for Sunday brunches, so the strawberry one was new to me and had me sold. I'm still trying to walk straight in the office. As far as service goes, wasn't incredible...AT ALL. I just don't know if it's becaue I had a bad waitress but she was uber slow and made me late for work. Took a while for her to take the order. Walked in at 12:30, got our food at 1:20, had to rush eating and didn't get back into the office til 1:50. And my work requires me to be back by 1:30. Oh well, it's a Friday...I guess I could care less. Kind of pricey--2 appetizers and two drinks came out to about $50. I only like this place because it's at a conveninet location close to work without having to go to a fancy upscale place. I'd give it 4 stars if it had better service.

    (3)

  • Christa F.

    Have a really nice rooftop deck that faces the large library downtown that's good for after work drinks. Food is not that great all. Nachos were stale. Spinach & Artichoke dip sucked. We had a semi-rude waitress, but the other one's that walked by seemed nice.

    (2)

  • Richard H.

    Nice rooftop bar with Trumer Pils for $4. Good combination on a nice summer day. Caveat, never eaten downstairs or visited the bar in the basement -- only the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Jean B.

    Crappy service. Crappy food. The only part of the meal I enjoyed was the company I was with.

    (1)

  • Nikki K.

    We had lunch here and it satisfied many different appetites. I have recently ventured into a vegetarian diet and I really enjoyed the Portobello Mushroom sandwich with peppers & onions. My boyfriend had a sandwich he liked and one of our friends was hung over & devoured her hot roast beef sandwich w/mashed potatoes. The only problem we had was that one glass of water had something floating in it...broccoli i think. The location was perfect to walk to from our hotel on Wabash & Harrison and I would go back if I was in that area of Chicago in the future. I'd like to check out the roof top area for some drinks or dinner.

    (4)

  • Andrew P.

    I don't know about the food, but I liked the rooftop deck. Beers are kinda pricey ($5 for a Guiness?) and if you are drinking in the basement and get drunk, don't be surpised if you smell like a wino.

    (3)

  • Gen S.

    When I went here, we sat up on the rooftop, which is mainly a bar and has a different kitchen and menu than the restaurant downstairs. (I didn't find this out until after we were seated.) The location is convenient for downtown folks and the CTA, and the rooftop offers great outdoor seating. Unfortunately, that's where the positive traits end. The food was awful. On the roof, your choices are appetizers and burgers. We tried a few different appetizers and none of them were good. The grilled calamari was cold and served with a very acidic sauce. Everything with chicken was bland, and some of the pieces had cartilage. The spinach artichoke dip was bright green and sour-tasting. The only decent thing we ate was the spicy black bean dip, but really, it was nothing special. The service was painfully slow (not because it was crowded, we were one of three tables) and the wait staff didn't even know their own menu. We ordered a platter of various dishes and only received half of them - the server was ready to bring us our check before we even received all of our food! The food was all extremely overpriced, even for the Loop. ($8 for six tiny pieces of calamari!) I've heard that the breakfast food in the downstairs restaurant is pretty good, but I'm honestly scared to go back. The bar seemed like a nice place to have a few beers in warm weather, as long as you're not hungry.

    (2)

  • Dave F.

    Good breakfast place, unfortunately not much else. The lunch and dinners are mediocre at best. Which is kind of a shame because there's not many choices in the Loop to have a meal...

    (2)

  • Oona B.

    eh, it's food. the atmosphere is much better. . .

    (3)

  • Valerie H.

    I live close to this bar and have gone several times in summer. I love that you can be outside in the terrace and look at the library. Their appetizers are great and pretty large! I like the most the nachos. Their drinks are OK, I ordered Campari & orange once, it was OK. The service is not that good, really depends on the waitress, some are kind of rude. The place they have is everything, outside, nice for after office drinks and appetizers.

    (3)

  • Peter F.

    There are not a lot of great places in the Loop to hang out after hours--and even fewer where I'd want to take a girl. This should be the place! Rooftop bar overlooking the L and the ever photogenic Harold Washington Library, heated in the winter, a seating area attractive enough in its own right, acceptable drinks. But the music is too @#$!$%& loud! My date and I left after one round, and exchanged remarks with our similarly shell-shocked elevator compatriots about the awful earsplitting music. I'm taking 3 stars off for the music alone.

    (2)

  • Lynn M.

    I just recently experienced the top roof for the first time about a week ago. While I realize the roof is really more bar than restaurant, I was not impressed with the food or the service. I had the John Marshall sandwich, which was bland and boring. The pretzel bread was the only thing appetizing. The fries were ok, but my pepsi was flat. The waitress was a slight bit rude and did seem to be annoyed by us. She did replace my pepsi with a sprite and was nice enough to split the check four ways at the end, but in general, she was trying to rush us through so she could get new customers (probably boozers who would be dropping a lot more cash than us). The prices were definitely too high for what they were dishing out. The view wasn't as great as I had imagined, being only able to see the brown/orange line and the public health parking lot below us. It is close to were I work, which is a plus. But I think since I've fully experienced the Plymouth rooftop, I have no need to go back. Good luck to those who do.

    (2)

  • Southside S.

    Just for the record, this is the site of Binyon's, one of Chicago oldest restaurants until it closed in 1996.

    (5)

  • Micheal H.

    It's a lunch spot for me, and plenty of other John Marshall Law School employees. Good salads and sandwiches at decent downtown prices. It's cozy, and considering the space, not too loud.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    Well, it's about time I gave Plymouth Rooftop a try. I've only been living in the Loop for two years now. My friends and I came here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, the rooftop was still covered, but that's okay...it's really not THAT great of a view (honestly, the building is quite short, so the view isn't really anything to brag about). We were quickly seated, which was a major plus, and then we decided to order drinks. Our drinks came, and were met with mixed reviews. Half of us didn't like our drinks (mine tasted like nyquil) and the other half enjoyed theirs. Our waitress was not very attentive and took forever to come over and take our food order. When she finally came over, I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon. Let me tell you...it REALLY hit the spot. It was definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a while (I must note, however, that they messed up my order a bit, so that sucked). When it came time to pay, I used a coupon that I had bought off a website. To make a long story short, they acted like they had NEVER taken a coupon before and just did NOT know what in the world to do. Don't get me wrong, they didn't try to make me feel like a piece of crap for using one, they just seemed sooooo lost and it took them forever to figure it out. I ended up having to explain to them TWICE how the coupon works. *duh* They made kind of a half-assed apology after the whole situation, but whatever. I got my burger. The atmosphere was kind of nice. There were many groups of friends there for drinks and everyone seemed like they just wanted to have a good time. So if you're looking for a place to go with friends, you may want to give this place a try. I probably would not want to have a date here though. Honestly, I feel like I should realllly give this place only two stars, but I cannot deny how much I loved that burger! The service sucked though. The only way I'll give this place my service again is if they do take-out. Hmm...I'll have to check on that...

    (3)

  • Alexander G.

    I like this place a lot. Though we went on a Saturday afternoon, no games were on. It was about 60 degrees out and we ate on the rooftop. This was okay because they have a heating system that works pretty well if you are sitting underneath it. The roof top is also covered so in case it is rainy you are good. The food and drink selection was more bar and pub food than diner, which is what I had initially expected. The decor on the roof top is better than most. I was also happy about the large flat screen tvs that were mounted against the wall. They also have a neat painting of very famous Chicagoans one of their walls. The scenery wasn't much, you get a nice view of some old printers row buildings and the Washington Library 'El' stop. There is a little dog park you can people watch too. I can imagine that this place gets a lot of DePaul and John Marshall law students. The afterwork crowd might make this place really packed during a Thursday or Friday night. The service was great. The hostess was also our server and was pleasant. She let us know about the Mojito specials on Saturdays. Though no food selections from her, she kept up on the table and made sure we had everything. I ordered the Greek Burger with Kalamata olives and feta. I know I am not a big fan of olives in general, but I was pleasantly surprise by the flavor of the olives and goat cheese in the burger. I think this had something to do with the olives diced into the goat cheese, it almost reminded me of a shmear. I had the fries as well. These were a little disappointing. Not because they were the cottage fries, but they were a little under done and not seasoned enough. Being the fry aficionado that i am, I would like to say that I firmly believe that all sandwiches in Chicago should be served with fries. One particular style of fry. I believe it has the breadth of character that can hold up to representing itself as the 'Chicago fry'. No, I am not talking about pommes frits, McDonald fries, or season fries, nor even the infamous curly fries. It has to be the thick cut steak fry. This and a whole lot of steak sauce on the side. My wifey ordered the vegetarian paninni. I had a taste and it was really good. It reminded me of a good white pizza with vegetarian toppings. We were really excited about getting to eat a rooftop in the loop that wasn't too crowded and had good service and an okay view in fresh air.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Over-priced and boring. But the food was good. This is Binyon's ghost. There's no escaping it for a relative "old-timer" like me. I started eating at Binyon's regularly in 1983 when I began law school down the street, and I continued to eat at Binyons for about 13 years until it closed in 1996. It will always be Binyon's to me. Their overpriced diner food, no matter how good, and it was good, will never measure up to Binyon's. No way.

    (3)

  • Laura K.

    It all depends what you want. This is a cool little outdoor rooftop bar overlooking, yes, a parking garage top and the library and the el. It's a great hangout for drinks after work in the loop. The food is ok - typical bar food, nothing outstanding. This place tends to attract the loud and obnoxious and the service can be painfully slow. Isn't the best dinner option in the area. But if you're looking to hang out or hook up, this might very well be your place.

    (3)

  • Abby T.

    Disclaimer: Plymouth holds a special place in my heart, as it has been a place to sooth my post-final exam trauma and post-3-hr-lecture mental paralysis. Situated right next to the CBA building and John Marshall, Plymouth offers food and drink to many a attorney and Loop 9-5er alike! They even have attorney specialty drinks! Very clever. I would not suggest grabbing any food from their free happy hour food buffet. That has left me with a belly ache. ok, more like explosion. HAHA. The rooftop is a nice place to chill and unwind after a long day of mental draining. Breezy in the summertime, Heated in the wintertime. 1 less star for being a spot I would not go to, if I didn't go to JMLS. 1 more star for being there for me during some of my darkest hours. =)

    (4)

  • Happiness L.

    Just wanted to say that this place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I have been here a few times for meals (lunch and dinner), and hosted 3 events on their rooftop. The service and ambiance are just the best and I really like the food too. I tend to avoid the super busy times as it can get crowded, but if you are looking for one of Chicago's best...this is it.

    (5)

  • Ellye W.

    The bar has a nice patio with great heating lamps, and good drinks with a fun shot menu. I went on a thursday and at first there was a decent crowd but as soon as people started leaving the manager called last call and then practically made me chug my drink and hit the road! It was only 11pm and the hours listed outside were until 12. I thought it was pretty rude of her to shoo us away like that and I wont be going back. The view wasn't good enough to justify the poor hospitality.

    (2)

  • Anna G.

    I haven't been to the bar-roof-top-patio thing, but seriously, here's what you need to know if you're going to the restaurant bit: It's in the loop The food is about on par what you pay for it (I went with 2 friends and all our meals were under $10) decent vegetarian options (not an issue for me, but if you're looking to grab food with kids from the multiple art schools in the area, it's bound to come up) Basically, if this place where anywhere else it would be immensly forgettable. But instead, it is by the Jackson El stop. So I love it

    (4)

  • a m.

    The rooftop is wonderful in the summertime, but this bar always finds ways to disappoint me. For example, I was in there one day over the summer, and they announced last call at like 10 pm, with 15-20 people there drinking. I don't remember which day of the week it was, but regardless I say, "Come on!" So much potential that I would probably risk disappointment again, but now that I'm moving out of Chicago, it probably won't make the cut for a return visit.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    I review the rooftop bar, not the restaurant portion, although the bar of course serves food. I struggled between 3-4 stars for the roof bar - I gave it 4 simply because the view and set up of the bar is awesome. You are on the 3rd or 4th floor, and you can look directly at the library, which is fantastic at night with its lighting. The whole view is fantastic. The overall look of the place is nice, with good plants and so forth. Also, we watched a naked woman in the one of the buildings nearby walking around in her apartment. I did avert my eyes at some point, but hey, what are you gonna do? The servers were friendly and the food was OK, pretty standard bar food. The music was awful, almost criminal in its vapid dance pop, a soundtrack straight from Guantonomo bay, where such music is used as a "heightened interrogation method." The crowd is also collegiate, which is a draw back for me, being a bit older. The music almost caused me to take a star away, it was so bad. But, the Plymouth is a unique place for Chicago - a nice roof top bar that is not uber hip/beautiful people.

    (4)

  • Andrew V.

    Seriously, enough with the spray misters already. Ever see the Festivus episode of Seinfeld where Kramer sabotages H&H Bagel, steam permeates the shop and Elaine ends up looking like she has the mumps? Now multiply that effect by a few dozen people suited up from a day at the office and Welcome to the Plymouth Rooftop Bar! So as I understand, the water misters are a relatively new addition and the owner/manager/Whole Foods produce keeper has been going a bit overboard (at least as evidenced by the crowd on this recent night). Once the novelty wears off, this should be a decent place to grab a drink without getting soaked. I can't speak for the food, but the view was solid and the beer was cold. All good in my book.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth T.

    My experience here was so/so. Like everyone else said, the rooftop bar is a MAJOR bonus. The views are amazing, and it's very cool to get to sit "outside" in the summer in the middle of downtown. The bar food is ok, not great. A little overpriced, but really, it's downtown, what do you expect? Our server was very nice, and we really didn't wait long for drinks. On the downside though, we had to wait an hour and a half for our party to nab a seat on a Friday (again, what do you expect) which gave us a chance to check out the bar downstairs. Hot, stuffy, dark and only one bartender at 5:30 on a Friday? Yikes. We were almost ready to go somewhere else when the waitress told us the bartender was too busy to give us what we ordered. She brought a Coke instead. (insert puzzled look here). Other downside was the misting on the rooftop. While at first, we all delighted in this genious bit of cooling engineering, after two hours of being misted upon like the vegetable section at Jewel, we were soaked. Our table was wet, our hair was damp and we all looked like we had just finished a brutal kung fu workout. Not sexy. Not sexy at all. We asked for it to be turned off twice to no avail. Another downside was the drinks on the roof. Our friends ordered cosmos and got cran/vodka--sent it back twice and received the same drink in return. All in all, it gets 3 stars just for the location and concept of rooftop dining/entertaining in the heart of the loop, if nothing else. Just go prepared to pay a lot, wait awhile, don't expect fine dining, and please! Stear clear of the misting section unless you don't mind looking like drowned rat at the end of the night!

    (3)

  • Ingrid G.

    "Location, location, location" is what they always say. It's why the food is yucky at the top of the Hancock. It's why you pay extra for parking to ride the Ferris wheel on Navy Pier. And it's why you put up with the atrocious music, basic food and somewhat spotty service at the Plymouth Bar and Grill. It's a really neat location and space, with a wonderful view and a mister (not the unfortunate LeeLee Sobieski movie kind but a machine that spays mist) to combat the summer heat. All they'd need to do to ensure my frequent return visits is to turn down the volume on the horrid music (I think "college sports bar" or "spring break in Ft.Lauderdale" might be the most fitting genre) or better yet turn it off entirely. It gives a base and--quite honestly--tacky quality to the experience that really does the institution the Plymouth once was (the famous Binyon's) a disservice. I do like that you can get a raw vegetable platter--not many places offer this as an option. It's a bit more expensive (10.95) but still is a good alternative to bad for you fried stuff.

    (3)

  • Kasey M.

    Its always such a shame to go somewhere with such awesome real estate that has done such a terrible job. There is a great view of the library and it's in one of my favorite parts of Chicago- Printer's Row- but the food and the atmosphere were pretty terrible. My boyfriend and I had a coupon to use so we wanted to order big- we ordered Shrimp Cocktail for an appetizer- the large- it cost about $14 and the shrimp were fried...FRIED SHRIMP COCKTAIL!? They were not fried that day either- or in the last month for that matter- they were absolutely frozen and could have been replicated with an oven and a trip to the grocery store. Really disappointing. I also got a turkey burger with swiss cheese and portabello mushroom on it- they charged me an extra $3 for the slice of cheese and half of a mushroom cap and the burger was saaaaaalty- the waffle fries, at least, were pretty yummy. My boyfriend got a steak sandwich that could not be bitten into- it was very well done. The atmosphere was super generic and main-stream. I don't hang in that part of town much, and perhaps thats how a lot of places are, but I will not be going back to this over-priced, mediocre bummer-date spot again. It could have been so good- If you guys -who own plymouth rooftop- are reading this and want someone to redesign your restaurant and recreate your menu to match the quality of your location and view- please contact me- this place has tons of room for improvement.

    (2)

  • Amy Elizabeth S.

    The book fair kind of blew, but the Plymouth's rooftop bar ruled. The drinks were "meh +" the service was "meh -" but the view on a sunny Saturday was brilliant. It over looks the EL and the Harold Washington Library. Even if the only reason to go to this bar is the location, it is a great reason (the prices are pretty effin' great as well). If you haven't stopped by here for a drink, you should do it. It might just inspire you to be a tourist in your own city for day.

    (3)

  • Gfiddy F.

    Wanted to try it after so many years of seeing the sign. Like another place I've been to recently, it was a bit breederish (what's going on?!) but had some fun, quite good mixed drinks, and the outdoor roof top set up was very nice, in fact.

    (5)

  • Mary T.

    Rooftop beer garden here is great and they have tasty food. First, I'll dispense with the negatives. (1) Getting to the rooftop beer garden - you either have to get in a painfully slow and small elevator OR you have to climb 4 flights of stairs, I don't know about you, but when I'm going out I don't want to work out too, (2) bathrooms are not on the same floor as the beer garden, you have to go down a flight of stairs to reach them which is kind of a pain (don't bother waiting for the pokey elevator, just walk it), (3) in the spring the beer garden is open, but it's sealed with some kind of clear plastic, the last time I went there (mid-May) it was still sealed and I thought we would sweat to death, (4) I went with a large group and we were told that they would open the roofdeck at noon especially for us, imagine our surprise when it was not only open when we got there, but there was nowhere reserved for us to sit. They did their best to make room as tables opened, but by that time our group was pretty spread out across the area. On the up side, drinks aren't too expensive and the food is really good. They serve more than your average bar food (aka fried everything). The beer garden is a cute place to kick back, relax and have a beer. They have a couple of tv's near the roof bar so you can watch the game too. Great place when the weather is nice, the indoor bar has never had much appeal to me in the winter.

    (3)

  • Nicole V.

    This review is long overdue. I have been lunching and happy houring at The Plymouth for years now. It is a mainstay for the legal crowd. Placed right next to the ABA this is your place to find a wide range of legal people of all ages. There are three distinct areas and they are *very* different. The top floor is exactly that...on top of the pack. The roof deck is well outfitted, it offers a nice variety of drinks and solid menu with food ranging from apps to sandwiches to salads. All freshly prepared and tasty. The mid level is, well, mid level...like a mid-west greek diner, comfort food for all tastes and breakfast is served all day. The service is always great and the food is very dependable and affordable. This leaves the bottom level...the bar basement. This is where you find the day drinkers. Dare I say bottom crawlers? That's a little harsh, but if someone is having a bad day or gets canned...you might find them here. The Plymouth has a worn in feel and I know exactly what my options are when I go there. If it's lunch time you'll find me mid-level unless the weather is gorgeous. If it is post work happy hour you will definitely find me on the roof. If you are looking for a fun atmosphere and a crowd full of the legal folks this is the place. Oh, if you need some free legal advice...you might want to send the table full of suits a few drinks and see what happens!

    (4)

  • Doug Y.

    OMG loved the Plymouth Rooftop Bar & Grill! Can recommend the spicy chipotle hot wings, and the waldorf downtown turkey sandwich on rye.

    (4)

  • Nawal K.

    I've been there plenty of times. Most often, I've gone alone for a coffee and a bite to eat. My boyfriend and I have been to the diner a handful of times, and last week, for the first time, I visited the rooftop with Artemis B. I think what I like most about the Plymouth is that it's chill and non-pretentious. And, while the most you should walk in expecting from the food is diner quality, the laid-back atmosphere in a central loop location makes up for it. Even though I'm not going to rave about their food, its a place that always comes to mind when I'm in that area. And for some reason, I always order a soup, which is usually not that fantastic, but adds to the feelings of comfort.

    (4)

  • Victoria D.

    Rosario on the Rooftop handed me a tab for $104.14 that she had charged to my credit card at 10:53 pm when my tab was actually $10.27. She was too busy to notice while talking to the table next to me about the fact that the other table she was talking to hadn't " f'ed her already ". She was looking to "swing", apparently. She was belligerent when I told her that the ticket she handed me (after a long wait) wasn't my tab. I live across the street and will never come back in the evening after this rude incident. I didn't realize that Plymouth Rooftop became a swinger's pick-up joint in the evening. Creepy clientele. Seedy waitress. Most unfortunate.

    (1)

  • Brian W.

    This has been the post-class bar of choice for my DePaul grad student classmates on the Loop campus. We've done the rooftop countless times and the basement once. The staff are inconsistent at best, and they struggle mightily to handle groups of 8-10, even though it's a common after-work and after-class hangout and not a by-yourself kind of place. The enclosed rooftop can also get too hot in the winter (!). These complaints aside, the food is above average for a bar/grill and they have fair specials. But the overall experience is usually subpar.

    (2)

  • Jacquelyn C.

    If you like your food how you like your hookers; cheap & delish, you will probably enjoy eating at Plymouth's. I think everything is very reasonable because it's the glory spot for all the broke law students... I meet a friend here a few times a month and our compiled bill is like $14. It's feels to good to be the big shot and pay for the whole thang and treat my buddy every so often also! They give you a lot of food so most people would be full and or have left overs, but I am a bottom less pit. I don't necessarily have any recommendations but I haven't had a complaint yet!

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    Good food, usually pretty quick and has decent daily specials.

    (4)

  • Gloria R.

    Went there today for a belated birthday dinner (my b-day, my choice). We sat in the rooftop area and the service and food were very good. The frozen margaritas with Patron were also quite tasty! We gave our waitress a $25 off coupon and had no problems using it. The view is Ok but I will definitely go back since it's reasonably priced & close to home.

    (4)

  • Rick R.

    The rooftop may be the place to be in this downtown diner, but my friends found it to be way too crowded and opted for the basement dining area. Things started out okay, but soon we noticed we were being ignored. I got there a little late and ordered a mojito (okay, nothing spectacular) and a little while later I ordered a nachos appetizer. I did notice I had to flag Nathan (our server) so I could order the appetizer; he did not come to ask if we wanted something else. After eating the nachos (which were actually pretty good), and after the plate sat there empty for a LONG time, he came and took it away. BUT... by this time, every single one of our glasses/beer bottles were empty and he didn't even ask if we wanted something else! He just walked away with the nachos plate and didn't even come back! We all looked at each other in disbelief. And I must state that we were NOT in some far-away corner - we were right next to his station, but he kept walking past us and completely ignoring us. It was then we decided that he hadn't been rude per se, but completely dismissive toward us. I wanted to order a sangria and my friends wanted more beer, but we just decided to leave. When we asked for our checks, he brought them, took our credit cards, brought them back, and not one word came out of his mouth. No "thanks for coming, have a good day", no nothing. We were shocked. We could only guess he was so upset about being assigned to the basement that he took it out on us. Needless to say, Nathan got $0 tip. Not cool, dude. We WANTED to spend more money AND tip you, but you chose to ignore us. Wrong move. I will definitely not be coming back to this place.

    (1)

  • Jen R.

    A bunch of us at work decided to hit up the Plymouth and enjoy the rooftop deck for lunch. There were eight of us and we had to split up into two different tables, tho. I ended up getting a decent burger at a decent price. There's a good selection of food, and everyone seemed to be happy with their orders, although no one was raving. The waitress was cool and let it go when one of the guys in our group went apeshit cuz they didn't serve bottled water. The only prob was as time went on more people started streaming in and standing as close as they could to the tables, in an effort to make sure they could grab them when people left. And by close I mean close. I had to tell some guy I didn't order a side of ass with my burger, so could he please get it the hell off the table.

    (3)

  • Suzy B.

    Plymouth is an amazing bar and restaurant. The food is always great and service impecable. The rooftop bar is a great afterwork hangout- I have been to many work functions there! The owners are friendly and always making sure their customers are ahppy and taken care of! The servers never miss a step and ensure you have a full drink and great meal. Wheter you are looking for lunch dinner, or just a drink, Plymouth never fails to impress

    (5)

  • Anpan W.

    What happened to the service? Recent meals have required me to flag a manager in order to get more coffee. They lost some good waitresses.

    (2)

  • Robyn T.

    Great in the summer, but also a nice change in the winter. After passing up many South Loop & Printer's Row brunch faves I walked north and came here...no lines, no scene, just good, inexpensive breakfast fare. Love the skillets the Hobo or Tex-Mex are both delicious. Coffees good and again the bottom line is you're not going to break the bank! If you're look for a safe place there are lots of off-duty police that come here for a bite too.

    (3)

  • Jorge M.

    Will not return! The roof could use a little clean up. It was so disgustingly gross. I understand the space is limited, but if you're going to serve food, at least try to hide the dirty dishes. The bar was sticky, the prices were not bad. However, the attitude of the bartenders was just awful!!!

    (1)

  • Mariah M.

    I have been to this place several times, I mean lets face it the roof top is cool, but every time the service is lousy and I have overlooked it, but last night was insulting. A friend hosted a large table, they paid for their tab (including tip) for their party of six or more and left. My party of four remained because we ordered full meals. When the bill came from our absentee waiter, it included a drink not from our party and included tip for a party of six or more. When we insisted to both the server and the manager that although we were sitting with the larger party, they had paid their tab, it was not our fault that the waiter, who was never available, missed having someone from the other end pay for their drink. So we wound up with it, that is one thing, but then to charge us tip for a party of six or more when they had already been tipped was upsetting. I even suggested that we pay for the drink if they took the automatic gratuity out of it, the manager refused even after I mentioned the servers very poor service. This place does excellent business and for the management staff to not even try to accommodate our concerns is just poor business etiquette. I work in the area and next time someone suggestions Plymouth I will steer them away along with our office parties. I am glad to see that others have had issues. Maybe their owners will realize that the customer comes first.

    (1)

  • Dantee A.

    I really like this place, especially if you need time to drink/kill between classes or just want to end the day with comfort food. I always get the calamari. Service is ok... whenever I go, there is always a waitress in training. The rooftop is cool. The drinks are kinda pricey for a college budget.

    (4)

  • Nick S.

    Next to the Jackson Blue Line stop, It's got a bar tucked away downstairs and has a rooftop bar with an awesome view which isn't always open. A great place to take a group of people, especially with out of towners. The people that work here are nice and attentive, even when it's really busy. The elevator is a little funky as it will go up top when you told it to go down sometimes and i'm embarrassed to admit the labeling of the floors confused me for a moment at first. The three stars are only because I have yet to eat here.

    (3)

  • Sergio C.

    The first time I went to Plymouth, I really liked the atmosphere - awesome balcony views, decent prices. The balcony is small, so understandably it can get crammed in there. My second visit there was less than pleasant. I'm not sure if something was going on that night, maybe they were understaffed or something, or if every day is this much of a mess in there. First off, they lost the credit card from someone in our group (either day or they gave it to the wrong person I forget what the excuse was). Someone else in my group was told off by a bartender with a racist comment. I stood at the bar waiting to get a drink and the one bartender was too busy/flustered/annoyed to even try and help other people. All she did for the 10 minutes that I and other people stood there was fill orders coming in to her computer while ignoring everyone else around there. The few drink orders that we managed to get in would take forever to come back. Overall the service we received that night is probably one of the worst I have ever experienced and I will not be coming back anytime soon. It's a shame that a restaurant with such a nice location and view would provide such sub par service.

    (2)

  • Jason C.

    Hit this place for happy hour last Friday. The roof deck is great - good views, nice breeze and fans/cool water mist to keep things from getting over-heated. We had a fried food platter - it was decent. Nothing to write home about. I service was average. The bathrooms were one floor down which was kind of a pain. You literally need to walk behind the food prep area to get to the stairs and bathrooms - not overly pleasant. If you are looking for decent drinks and a nice roof deck that is not a boom boom bar, check this place out.

    (3)

  • Alyssa S.

    This place is like a Denny's with a bar in the basement. The only good meal is breakfast. Also, although a cup of vegetarian chili is the same price as a cup of soup, it is not included in the soup and sandwich special. When I asked the waitress why not, she said it was because "Chili is more expensive." When I pointed out that the price was the same, she looked at me like I broke her brain a little bit. ************************************************ Edited to add: the rooftop bar isn't too shabby. Nice afterwork crowd and it's nice to get that beer-gardeny feel right in the Loop. However, I was there for Friday Happy Hour, and they ran out of both Sam Adams and Blue Moon on tap. They're going to have to work out those kinks before I'll give it more than two stars.

    (2)

  • Katie H.

    I work nearby and whenever we do a group lunch, we end up here. Service is generally adequate. I usually get breakfast and it's okay. Based on all that I woud give it 2 stars. But last week I went and sat outside on the rooftop deck. It has a limited, but nice view and the service was much better. I ordered a swiss burger medium rare with fries and it was pretty damn tasty. The fries are waffle fries, which I love and the burger was cooked right, and it was big and juicy. On Tuesdays, domestic drafts are $3. My friend had the nachos and she said they were awesome. They even give you a big basket of extra chips for all the extra toppings.

    (3)

  • Mande S.

    This may possibly be the worst dining experience I've had in Chicago since moving back in 2006. The service is terrible - and they weren't even busy. The ratio of employees to customers was almost exactly even. The bartender was slow, the servers were rude, and some of the glasses weren't very clean. Don't even think about taking the tiny, exponentially slow elevator. Food? Sucked. We all had brunch on Sunday and it was not delicious. Besides that, I saw a server stick someone's SALAD under the warmer with some other food, and it sat there for nearly 10 minutes while she waited for the other patrons' food to be ready to be served. Shudder. The bathroom was filthy - the garbage was overflowing, the doors didn't work, and there were no seat covers. I hate hovering! I can think of one good thing about this place - the view. It's very urban, very Chicago: you have the library and some El tracks, plus a few pretty condo buildings to look at. Good breeze too. Avoid the Bloody Marys. No, just avoid this place. Sheesh.

    (1)

  • J Z.

    their breakfast is real good, rest of the menu not really, wings are pretty bad, and the service is pretty curt, but been there several times for breakfast and always liked it

    (3)

  • Amish P.

    As a local resident of the south loop, we couldn't have asked for a better place. Whether you're looking for a great home cooked meal or a place to hang out after work for some cocktails, Plymouth has it all. If that wasn't enough they also have the best rooftop in the city. Great view, refreshing drinks, and sunshine!

    (5)

  • Heather B.

    It's really nice to find a place that serves breakfast all day that also has decent pancakes, especially in downtown Chicago. They could be a bit more attentive to making sure your coffee cup is full, but I'm just nitpicking here.

    (4)

  • Melissa Q.

    After checking out Blues Festival and walking around the Loop, the bf and I discovered this place. Being one of the only nice Fridays Chicago has seen thus far, I was immediately drawn to the rooftop. For 6pm on a Friday we did not expect to be seated as soon as we arrived. AWESOME. I got an Apple Martini which barely had any alcohol in it (hate when that happens). The food was adequate but the service was great. If we return, it will most likely be for drinks (beer only) on the rooftop and not dinner.

    (3)

  • Kimberly D.

    Enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch on the rooftop of Plymouth. It surprisingly was not crowded at noon. There were only 2 other tables occupied other than ours. Chilaquilles is on regular menu but was not on the brunch menu. However, they were able to cook it for me but service it without rice as they ran out. Service was attentive. However, it took forever for the food to come out. I can understand if it was busy or if what we ordered was somewhat complicated but we were the only table out of 3 that did not have our food. Chilaquiles served like White Palace...looks more like an Omelette than how most chilaquiles dishes look at other restaurants. It still tasted ok though. Bacon was a bit overcooked. Expected better as far as food but giving average review because I was a fan of the rooftop.

    (3)

  • Katherine R.

    It's hard to find a nice, laid-back bar downtown and my friend and I meet down there often, so we were quite pleased to find this place, especially with the amazing rooftop view. It wasn't even crowded during the Printer's Row Book Fair. We've enjoyed ourselves there several times, and I love to bring out-of-town guests here, but because of a recent horrible experience, I will find it hard to return. I recently took a friend from San Diego here so we could also eat, drink and enjoy the view. We arrived just after 9pm, but the sign outside said "Open until ??? (weather permitting)." There were several people at the bar upstairs and a few people at tables and we were promptly seated. We ordered drinks to start. The waitress seemed flustered that we didn't order food right away. She came back with the drinks and waited at our table until we decided on our entrees. After we ordered the busboys started putting chairs on top of tables right next to us. "Okay, they're closing...." we thought. But no one told us when we arrived that the restaurant would be closing in 30 minutes. (If they had, we would have gone somewhere else.) When the waitress brought our food, she told us the bar was closing, so if we wanted another round, we better order it. So we did. We ate for about 10 minutes, then the manager came out and told us the restaurant was closing soon. Instead of finishing our food (salads), we got to-go boxes. Then the waitress and manager stood at the bar staring at us while we finished our beers, and after five minutes, the manager came over to our table, said (I am not kidding), "Alright ladies," and TOOK our drinks. We were promptly ushered out. We ran into the manager and waitress in the elevator on the way down. It was clear from their sudden silence and embarrassed looks that they had just been talking about us before the elevator doors opened. So I said, "Look, no one told us you were closing. We're not jerks. I thought you were open late." "No one told you?" the manager asked me. "Well, you should have been told." Yeah, I guess we should have. Instead we dropped 40 bucks to eat (and be treated) like were in the Subway downstairs.

    (2)

  • Vincent P.

    Visited 9/13/07 8:45 just a stranger in a strange town randomly saw the sign "Plymouth bar" I only was only on the rooftop bar. and only had drinks... Decor: great Rooftop bar with lots of tables. amazing view of the L and Library.. music that wasn't too loud. great place to talk. (+1 star) People: Law Students, and Lawyers. kids and old alike, great mix...Managers and Creative types all very helpful to a outsider like me... Drinks: Big and expensive... had vodka and red bull in a big glass...felt like a thirst buster compared to some LA drinks I've Had...but $10. Service:maybe it was a fluke but I had great Service even helping me squeeze a drink in after there last call.. the only thing is that the bar closed at 11:00 (-1 Star) Out of the 4 bars I went to tonight this it the place I what to go back too..

    (5)

  • Kelley F.

    This place would have been fine I guess, under normal circumstances. Cool patio, nice view. The food was mediocre at best, and beer is overpriced (although I do realize its in the Loop). I wouldn't have necessarily minded those things though, if it had not been for the total jackass manager/bartender. When we first got to the rooftop we sat down at the bar and got a couple beers while we waited for a table. When our table was ready we said to the bartender that we would be moving, expecting they would just put the drinks on our dinner bill. He gave no response, but once we were seated ran over to our table and said "10 bucks guys" like we were trying to skip out on our tab. The waitress who came to take our order was rude, and seemed to hate her life just like everyone else working there. We were constantly asked if we wanted anything else, in a way that made it seem like they wanted us to get out. This is what put me over the edge... The bartender pulls the young Eastern European waitress over in front of our table and says "You don't ask people where they want to sit, you TELL them! Do you understand what I am saying to you? Because I SAID so!' Now I don't know what this was all about but honestly, you treat your employees like this? In front of customers? And you TELL people where to sit? Ugh! I was disgusted. I cannot begin to explain how much I loathed this jerk. As long as he is there, I won't be going back

    (1)

  • Benjamin K R.

    This is my favorite bar in the Loop, hands down. When the weather is nice, the rooftop bar is always a great time. The view is amazing and the drinks are usually pretty good. Every time I've taken a new person here they've walked out onto the roof, taken one look at the Library, and exclaimed "I had no idea this was here! Wow!" The roof is an excellent spot for after dinner drinks with a date, although I don't necessarily recommend any of the food. The service is usually pretty awful, but the girls (I've never seen anyone but Eastern European blonde women working here), are charmingly ditzy rather than rude, so it's somewhat forgivable. What I really like about this place though is the downstairs bar. They've got a daily happy hour with a decent selection of complimentary bar food (I love the veggie quesadillas) and pretty good nightly specials for a downtown bar. Lots of TVs, eclectic mix of 80s hits on the stereo, and a fun crowd that is mostly a mix of lawyers and construction workers. A very welcoming place for an after work drink, and rarely overcrowded.

    (4)

  • A H.

    I've been to Plymouth a few times now and I think 3 stars is accurate. It's nice that they have an outdoor patio (can't call it a rooftop since it's on the 3rd floor or something) but it's very loud and crowded. It is a good place to come to after work if you're in the area. Beers seem to be decently priced but other drinks were pricier. Food is ok but nothing special. Not my favorite place but I'll be back I'm sure.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 12

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Plymouth Restaurant & Bar

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