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The Signature Room at the 95th®

American restaurant · 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States · United States

4.3 on Google · 6,489 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 48 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.3★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
3.9★

952 examined reviews

Flagged
5%

48 of 1,000

Coverage
15%

1,000 of 6,489 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that the venue offers stunning, panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, making it a popular spot for special occasions. However, many note that the food is often mediocre or overpriced relative to the cost, and experiences are frequently marred by strict dress code enforcement and long wait times.

+ Repeated strengths

Views

Reviewers consistently praise the breathtaking, unparalleled views of the city and lake from the 95th and 96th floors.

1 supporting review

4★ · 2022-05-14

The view is incredible and the short rib is very good.

Staff and Service

Many reviewers highlight attentive, friendly, and accommodating servers who make celebrations memorable.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2022-06-26

My husband and I dressed up and went here for our anniversary. Some people were dressed up, others were business casual. The food was so good and the view is spectacular.

5★ · 2022-08-15

This was our 1st time dining here. From the reservations to the service, everything was spot on. I planned our 1st wedding anniversary dinner here. I had great help from Kate on the customer service side of making sure to get something spec...

Atmosphere and Drinks

Reviewers enjoy the upscale ambiance and well-crafted cocktails, especially when visiting the lounge.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2022-06-20

We just went there for drinks. I was very impressed that they were reasonably priced and well made. We sat at the bar where it is a little quieter as the place was packed. The views are quite spectacular.

− Repeated complaints

Food Quality and Value

Numerous reviewers describe the food as bland, overcooked, and overpriced for a fine dining establishment.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2022-05-19

Horrible experience. The hostess refused to seat us next to the glass windows even though we could clearly see empty table next to us when we were finally seated. Food was dry and not tasty either. If you prefer spices/flavour in your foo...

2★ · 2022-06-27

Tourist trap! If you haven't been just go for drinks and the marvelous view at sunset then keave as fast as you can. The resturant food is mediocre at best and is very expensive. Service at resturant was sub par. Staff don't seem to want to...

Dress Code Issues

Reviewers report frustration over a strict and inconsistently enforced dress code that leads to turning guests away or forced attire adjustments.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2022-07-23

This place can go F themselves. Its 95 degrees and I have very nice shorts and a button down on, and with no warned was kicked out because of "dress code." No email warning, no nothing. They were kicking out no joke 20% of the reservations....

Good for

  • Enjoying panoramic city views and sunsets
  • Celebrating anniversaries or birthdays
  • Grabbing drinks and appetizers at the lounge

Avoid if

  • You expect exceptional fine dining for the price
  • You want to avoid strict dress codes and long lines
  • You are sensitive to crowds and tight seating arrangements

Recent pattern — Newer reviews confirm that the restaurant has permanently closed.

Summarized from 663 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2022-05-08 to 2026-03-25 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
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May ’22380
Jun ’22471
Jul ’22602
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Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 48 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 48 flagged reviews.

Jinglun Gao profile photo

Jinglun Gao

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2022-06-13

The most terrible services I ever had!! The manager was rude to us!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Colleen

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2022-07-03

We started by making a reservation a month out and noting on it that it was an engagement party. 1. They sat us all the way in a corner with no view and no other tables with people around us. 2. They gave my friend a dirty martini in a wine glass, instead of Sauvignon Blanc like ordered.3. The peppe...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Lilah Rose

2 reviews

★★★★★

2022-07-12

low activity account suspicion 48
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hofvnova

2 reviews

★★★★★

2022-08-03

Lovely experience I promise
low activity account suspicion 48
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Khanh Nguyen

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2022-08-11

We booked the reservation at 8pm but we got seated at 9pm. Meanwhile, other walk in customer came after us but got seated at the same time at we do so what is the point of making the reservation? We have something scheduled so we expected to finish it before 10 but we got seated so late that is why...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Ariel S

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2022-08-12

Not Even A One Star I Made My Booking 2 Months Ago An Out Of Every steak House choose this nasty food place first walk in no help 10 mins later seat us anywhere no one greeted us for another 20 min then gave us the most dry chicken hard roasted potatoes when they are supposed to be soft food cold a...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Pepito Sbazzeguti

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2022-08-15

One of the most terrible experience of my life
low activity account suspicion 48
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עומר גסול

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2022-09-30

Bad and rude service
low activity account suspicion 48
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antonio woods

1 review

★★★★★

2022-11-05

low activity account suspicion 48
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Chastity Belton

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2022-11-14

My husband brought me here for my birthday and lets just say we will NEVER visit again. We had reservations which were met but when it was time for food; we literally watched the entire restaurant order and get their food QUICK. After waiting almost an whole hour we got COLD food that had to be take...
low activity account suspicion 48

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