Rebar at the Trump Hotel Chicago is a sophisticated, country-club-casual bar with creative, expertly prepared small plates and top-shelf offerings of beer, wine and liquor. The large room winds around a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows facing the Chicago River lined with iconic architectural treasures and almost constant boat traffic.

The room is large, but is well-divided by pillars and walls, to provide many cozy spaces with comfortable seating and plenty of room between tables and chairs. Not busy during our late afternoon visit, the space allowed for relaxed, intimate conversation; although when the bar is full, the noise level and atmosphere may be substantially more lively.

Service was near-perfect, with smiling, sincere greetings, prompt and timely attention, and friendly comments and suggestions about the menu.

Food included a number of small plates with widely diverse origins, from sliders to charcuterie. While relatively simple in concept, the items were expertly prepared and attractively served. As it was our first visit, we 'explored the menu,' ordering 5-6 items in the $20 to $25 range, and enjoyed the variety and casual approach to what amounted to our dinner for the evening.

We stuck to our standard cocktails, but noted that the bar offers a number of creative mixtures, and boasts a particularly impressive list of premium liquors as their house brands. Of note: Top quality limes - plenty of juice from fresh, healthy wedges!

All considered, we agreed that we can't think of a better bar/casual dining experience when food, drinks, ambience, view, and service are all taken into account. We can only hope that when we return, we can enjoy a similar experience.

Great service. Perfect cocktails!

Great drinks. Great service. Great night. I'll be back.

Loved the view and the intimate setting not loud and crazy

My husband and I enjoyed a leisurely 2 hours at Rebar. We had a table right along the windows overlooking the river. We enjoyed a couple of drinks and food and had a wonderful evening.

Went with a Gilt City Deal. The food was great and our server was perfect. The regular prices are a bit high though (most apps/small bites are $20+), so I don't picture myself returning frequently.

Got there at 10:15, just in time for the Saturday fireworks.

Wonderful view, good service. Delicious finger foods.

Stunning view & strong, delicious drinks! The queso is a must try!

My wife and I had a wonderfully quiet dinner together overlooking the river toward Lake Michigan. The service was excellent, as was the food.

Saturday night group business dinner of 12. They weren't particularly busy. We were in a corner purchasing cocktails and a variety of apps from their strictly app menu. The wait was very long for the food and the quality was not good. $1,000 bill later and no one at our table was raving. It's great scenery with a hip décor. I've had much better experiences at the Trump and sorry they weren't prepared this evening.

We thought this was a good restaurant for dinner, but it does not have a dinner menu. Mostly appetizers and bar.

This was our second time visiting Rebar, and the experience both times was fabulous. Our seats were right up against the window with a fabulous view of the river, the boats, the Michigan Avenue bridge, and the lake beyond. The drinks are pricey no doubt, but with the flawless service and the relaxed ambience, it is well worth it. The seasoned popcorn is a nice touch (especially if you love popcorn as much as I do). We were also served wasabi peas.

I Love this place always for any occasion

Pink Affair is a must! It's usually not on the menu but it's available if you ask for it. The mother butters popcorn is addicting!

Great place and service as always.

They made my proposal perfect. Excellent in every way.

Perfect for appetizer and drinks before dinner or coffee & baileys with dessert after dinner. Great food, excellent views of the city and fantastic service! We come every time we visit Chicago.

Disssatisfaction guaranteed! First time here in this tiny lounge, and I am not coming back any time soon. Skyline view was nice and crowed was pleasant, ambiance was not as eclectic. An order of their expensive $22 savorless 4-piece dumplings took 40 mins to be served. Music played that weekend was ok. Drinks were ok, ladies drinks were ok. No parking validation nor parking discount.

I expected more,.. should've just gone elsewhere.

We went here just for an after-dinner cocktail. It is a beautiful view over the Chicago River and downtown. We didn't order any food, but the nuts/popcorn came complimentary and were tasty. Cocktails are pricey, but good. Service is friendly too. Expect a lot of skin exposure when you come here, but what else at a swanky Trump bar?

Enjoyable as well as satisfying. Will go back for sure.

Always my go to place! My absolute favorite!!!!! Recommend for date night!!

Always is perfect for every moment ! I took my mom there and she loved a lot the place and the coctels

Rebar has a fantastic view and great food/wine but you will be paying a premium for the experience. I would recommend it for a glass or two of wine and an appetizer during the spring/summer/fall to get the most of the river front view.

Very pricey cocktails. It's very good but expensive.

Sit by the windows @ ReBar & you have great views of the Chicago river. Ambiance is modern and comfortable. Drinks are a little pricey, but the ones with bourbon are easily worth it. Don't settle for just drinks though - their kitchen also serves up delectable appetizers. The lamb meatballs and the buttersquash + pistachio + sausage flatbread is highly recommended. Service is good too.

Este lugar es magico fantastico me encanta cada vez que vengo y contemplo el rio! Es mi favorito para Pasar y tomarme un trago!

I was disappointed. They changed the menu and I was very disappointed in their selections. Great view, poor food choices.

Came here on Valentine's day as an end to the evening. My date was greeted with a red rose - nice touch. We were then taken to our table, right by the window looking over the river. So far, so good.

However a couple of things irked me. The music was too loud for the environment. The bar has chairs ideal for lounging in - this naturally encourages one to spread out a little. However doing so left the two of us unable to hear each other. So all of the couples were joined up close at their tables, rather than relaxing a touch more with more space. It just didn't quite fit the ambiance for romance.

Our server was a lovely guy, but made a couple of mistakes - firstly bringing the wrong wine, then bringing the wrong bill at the end. OK, everyone is human, but again it didn't contribute to the relaxed, effortless mood I was hoping for.

"I love the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The potato-leek soup was amazing and the Bibb lettuce salad was refreshing. The table was split on the monkfish – one person thought it was great, but another felt that the tastes didn't quite mesh. Everyone loved the flat iron steak. Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable."

Good spot for a before or after drink. Limited food menu for snacks. Call ahead if you have a group of 4 for a table and want to sit down on a Friday/Saturday.

I brought my best friend here for cocktails after work on a Friday. I made reservations so we could have a table by the window...that's the best view. I'd much rather come here than the Signature Lounge for drinks. The river is all lit up and if you come on a fireworks night you can see them at Navy Pier.

We got cocktails that were great, a bit pricy but that's what you pay for the view and ambience. We ordered hummus and a flatbread. Also they brought complimentary olives and popcorn as nibbles. By accident they brought us the wrong flatbread and let us keep that one free plus the correct one we ordered, both were tasty. A great place to start your evening out in Chicago.

Since the hotel opened, we have visited Rebar or eaten at 16 on every visit to Chicago, every 1 - 2 months. On our last visit, we were disappointed to learn they have changed their wine list offerings at Rebar. Clearly, they have downgraded their Cabernet from the Jordan they used to serve. The quality of the food and service remain excellent. We are hopeful that they will reconsider their choice of house wines for Rebar.

A great place to end a Chicago night out; with fantastic river views and very chic atmosphere.

We were there for a drink .. Outstanding & attentive service.

We loved everything at Rebar... from the service to the food. The french fries were the best french fries I've ever had. I don't know what they do to them... or how they do it, but it was love in my mouth. Our server was wonderful and very nice and attentive.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the other night at Rebar. I chose the Pink Lady for my drink and it was wonderful. I had the spiced lamb meatballs while there and they were excellent. My husband had India Ale and chose the Braised short rib sliders to eat. We both enjoyed the complimentary popcorn and olives too! We will definitely be going back soon.

The Christmas decorations in the lobby were tastefully done. The gentlemen at the entrance were welcoming. The window view was very nice. The St. Jude's elevator was well done.

The drink menu was quite limited. The Margarita was poorly made. The popcorn and olives were adequate.

Ambience and view was good but the menu online showed a great line up of sushi which they apparently have not had for over a year. One tuna app only. Apps are 25 bucks and most are fried they were good but was just a totally different experience than I was looking for. Disco beat but quiet enough to talk

We loved the cocktails and appetizers at Rebar. They were very accommodating as we ordered more than could fit on the table they brought over another table. The tallegio pizza with truffle and honey was a delight. The macarons dessert featured a peppermint cookie we loved. The white bean hummus was served with both pizza and veggie strips. The toasted sesame seeds was a nice accompaniment.