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Wave
Located at W Chicago at Lakeshore, WAVE combines the luster of a sleek urban atmosphere with the finesse of a restaurant grounded in culinary exploration. Executive Chef Greg Elliott showcases seasonal farm to table cuisine with Italian and French influences. With its bold flavors and stunning backdrop (Lake Michigan and Navy Pier are just steps away), it is no surprise that WAVE is a go-to for both locals and travelers alike.
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31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- vibrant bar scene(16)
- fit for foodies(11)
- good for groups(10)
- hot spot(10)
- scenic view(10)
- romantic(7)
Wave Reviews List
Review 1 for Wave
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pricy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was vey expensive for not a whole lot of food. I had the fried chicken sandwhich which was fantastic, but was pretty pricy for lunch."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Wave
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food is excellent with new choices regularly. I stay at the W monthly and the staff is always kind. Bradford is one of the best"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 3 for Wave
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Courteous, thoughtful staff
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sweet waitress, very patient and food was quite good.
Cozy-chic atmosphere."
Cozy-chic atmosphere."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Wave
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I enjoyed the food very much.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed the food very much. The wait staff was excellent as well."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for Wave
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Uneven but nice ambiance
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall dining experience was disappointing. It seems the food was carelessly prepared as appetizers and entrees were interestingly prepared or overcooked. Especially disheartening was a dispute with the bill and a wrong side dish presented with no comment or followup until much later. I would steer you away from this unless you think overpricing hotel food with flawed presentation would be okay if it was only locally culled. I was hoping for more....much more."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Wave
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was excellent. The decor of the restaurant is very nice. The food was amazing! Definitely recommend the butternut candy-shaped ravioli and the oysters, which were very fresh!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Wave
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had an incredible meal here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had an incredible meal here and our waiter was fantastic!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Wave
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than expected. Appetizers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Better than expected. Appetizers were great, especially mussels. Portion sizes great. Service good. Atmosphere upscale but approachable. Great experience."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view
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Review 9 for Wave
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good experience. The menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good experience. The menu was off the beaten path, evdienced by the bone marrow appetizer. It was interesting presentation but I realized the texture of the marrow isn't something I enjoyde. The entrees were excellent with interesting sauces. Service was attentive and friendly. Our server was very good at guiding us to good choices."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Wave
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My husband and I both thought
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I both thought the music in the restaurant was too loud. It made conversation difficult and it was also difficult to understand what the server was saying because of the noise. The food and drinks were overpriced, and not worth the money."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Wave
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dinner at the wave was okay,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner at the wave was okay, nothing to brag about. Food was not that tasty and what did have a taste, the taste was to much black pepper. Very limited selection to choose from. I do not think I will go back again."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Wave
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went for Restaurant week.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for Restaurant week. It was quiet, the food was nice. The bar and lounge after dinner since it is in the W hotel were added bonus as we didn't have to venture out in the cold."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 13 for Wave
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is a hotel restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a hotel restaurant in the W hotel. Food is average. It doesn't live up to the prices."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 14 for Wave
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was cold outside and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was cold outside and the cold air from the front door was a bit chilling. Not much they could do about it, but others kept moving from the first two window booths."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 15 for Wave
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service is always friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service is always friendly and attentive"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Wave
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate