The Greenhouse at the Ritz-Carlton
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- 160 E. Pearson St.
- Chicago, IL 60611-2148
- 312-573-5154
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The Greenhouse is a convenient stop for weary Michigan Avenue shoppers, located atop the Water Tower Place shopping mall in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Traditional afternoon tea is offered daily, featuring over 20 loose-leaf tea choices accompanied by house-baked currant scones, house-made lemon curd, finger sandwiches, pastries and chocolates. The bar offers a signature selection of martinis, plus international wines, beers and a light appetizer menu. Weekends feature a buffet brunch, including a rolling champagne and bloody mary cart. Live piano entertainment is featured Thursday-Sunday nights. The airy atrium setting features views of Chicago's lakefront and skyline, and the hotel's famous lobby fountain.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Pearson St. and Mies Van Der Rohe Way
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Paid lot: Reduced parking with validation. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 125-Water Tower Exp., 151-Sheridan, 145-Wilson/Michigan, 146-Marine/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Express, 157-Streeterville. Red Line train: Chicago stop. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Appetizer menu: 2:30 p.m.-11 p.m. daily.
The bar stays open until 11 p.m. Sunday; midnight Monday-Thursday; 1 a.m. Friday-SaturdayTea Service: 2:30-5 p.m. daily
Brunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Buffet, Tea, and Weekend Brunch. Brunch: Saturday-Sunday. Dinner. Tea: Daily. Saturday and Sunday and holidays. Buffet.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Required for first three tea seatings
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Signature martini and cocktail list
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Piano
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- ATM:
- Yes. In the lower level of Water Tower Place
- Live Music:
- Yes. Pianist nightly from 5:30-11:30 p.m.
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Through the hotel's banquet department only. No dancing. In the gift shop.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 100
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Tea service, weekend brunch
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
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"It is a Wonderful Place for Sunny Afternoon Tea in Winter"
By Maui from Mayfair, September 13, 2008
Green House is my favorite high tea spot in down town. It is never clouded. I can make reservation and no wait. They offer ice tea for young peo...
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