Dearly Beloved

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   ELDAR

   VIP

   Chicago

   56 reviews

   3.0

   56 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Dearly Beloved is a visually stunning cocktail bar where every corner transports you into a different interior setting. The ambiance is beautifully curated, making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate aesthetic details. The bar seating itself is a highlight, offering an inviting space to enjoy drinks. From the moment we walked in, the hostess was friendly and welcoming, setting a great first impression. However, the service from the waitstaff fell short. The experience felt rushed, with little communication or engagement, making the hospitality aspect weaker than expected for a place of this caliber. As for the cocktails, we tried four to five different signature drinks, and unfortunately, none of them stood out. Given that this is a cocktail-focused establishment, it was disappointing that the flavors didn’t quite hit the mark. If you visit, it might be wiser to stick to classic cocktails rather than their signature creations. While it’s hard to judge the food too strictly at a cocktail bar, there is room for improvement. The caviar cigars were a solid choice, but most of the other dishes leaned too heavily on grease, which took away from the overall experience.
   

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   Maggie

   Denver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy classy vibes, delicious truffle fries. NA cocktails were okay, but overpriced.
   

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   Priscilla

   VIP

   Chicago

   51 reviews

   5.0

   51 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress was Mia as we celebrated Galentines Day. She was superb, knowledgeable and outstanding.
   

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   Ronald

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice place to have dinner. A little loud but mostly from people having very loud conversations try to talk over the music. Only thing I didn’t like was the tip amount of 20% added to my bill for a party of 2. I always tip well but that was not right and then the nerve to have additional tip option on the bill. Service was good but not that good.
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Come to Dearly Beloved for great cocktails, awesome ambiance, and fantastic service. The food is forgettable, but the rest is great. Definitely a must, but cocktails only.
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded 2 days ago

   We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.
   

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   Clemente

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I had a reservation. Paid for parking. Walked to the entrance and doors were locked. Unable to get. Staff was working and people were sitting on the bar being served. Knocked and did not get in. Left after 10 minutes.
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025

   Hello, what is the name your reservation was under? We are not showing any records of a reservation in our system for the time you're speaking of. If you can provide a screenshot for reference, we'd love to see where the error occurred.
   

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   Blaire

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, music and vibes! I’ll be back for sure
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!
   

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   LuzMery

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good time at this hip place. Have been here before and wanted to go back to celebrate my birthday. Made a seating requested during the online reservation, but did not get it. I understand that the request is not a guarantee, however, with over two weeks' time for reservation I was a bit disappointed. After waiting for a few minutes to be seated, we were given whatever was first available. this was my only disappointment. Our server was amazing as always. LuzMery
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thank you for the 4 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!
   

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   Ami

   VIP

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved every minute! It’s a visual feast! The ambiance is top tier!
   

   Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to have you back into Dearly Beloved soon!
   

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    Farah

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    Wasn’t very pleased with the temperature or presentation of the food. I’d like to return to give them another shot
    

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    Dearly BelovedResponded on February 18, 2025

    We're sorry to see we missed the mark on 5 stars. We'd love to know more about your experience so we can correct any issues. Please reach out to lauren@machinehospitality, so we can make things right.
    

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