It is now a quiet shadow of its former glamorous self, but you should still stop by, if only for a drink at the lounge. Back in its heyday, the Pump Room, named for the famous Pump Room Restaurant at the Roman ruins in Bath, England, catered to celebrities who all sat at the infamous "Table One," which is now sadly stashed away in a warehouse at The Chicago Historical Society. Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle and just about anyone else you can think of has dined here. Closed in 1971, the restaurant was later bought by Chicago's mighty Lettuce Entertain You Company, refurbished and reopened. Today, the restaurant is, thankfully, back in the hands of the Omni Ambassador East Hotel and is starting to reflect its old elegance. A trio plays music daily as you dance or dine on steaks, Baked Alaska and other American classics. Be sure to make reservations and absolutely wear a jacket and tie.
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We came here b/c it was in our hotel, and we got a free breakfast due to a room mix-up. The breakfast was quite nice, but nowhere near what the asking...
I stopped in the Pump Room to kind of prime my own pump before the Yelp elite event next door. And besides, I was all dressed up between 5-7 with nowhere to...
The Pump Room, known as a hot dining spot for the rich and famous, is a very upscale restaurant in Chicago. If you want to eat here, you better dress up....
You'll Know Why It Is a Landmark
It almost seems a waste to order a steak here, but they have fabulous steaks. Creme brulee is to die for. Bring your wallet. Young or old en...
Super scrumtious
I should begin with a disclaimer: My wife and I went to the Pump Room on our 2nd wedding anniversary and it was on the Tuesday night following...
a great breakfast
I had breakfast there over the holidays and while the recent reviews were less than flattering, I found the Pump Room a delight. I had family i...
The Pump Room
The Pump Room is a classy piano bar on the gold coast. It tends to have an older crowd, so I would recommend looking elsewhere if you are look...
Terrible in every way
Having lunch at the Pump Room in November 2007 was the most dissapointing experience in a long while. Not only was the service horrible (50 mi...
The final curtain was drawn a long time ago
I have always loved the Pump Room because I have so many wonderful memories of this place since childhood but unfortunately it is now owned by ...
Would not recommend
I took my lovely girlfriend to this place for valentines day and it was horrible. The service was terrible. It took forever to get our food o...
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