Brass Tack

“The staff was wonderful, the service was great, and the food was excellent.”

Sushi Mellon★★★★★

The Bottom Line: Brass Tack (Waldorf Astoria Chicago) If you’re looking for a spot that manages to feel both "Chicago Elite" and actually welcoming, Brass Tack hits the mark. Located on the second floor of the Waldorf Astoria, it dodges the typical stuffy hotel restaurant trope and replaces it with a vibe that is genuinely sophisticated yet relaxed. The Atmosphere: The space strikes a rare balance: it’s elegant enough for a power lunch but cozy enough that you won't feel out of place dining solo. In fact, the bar area is a standout—it’s clearly a sanctuary for solo travelers and locals look

kelle williams★★★★★

We have frequented Brass Tack for multiple meals during our stay at the Waldorf Astoria. Today we had the pleasure of being served by James for breakfast. James was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and hotel in general (which makes sense given he's been there since the hotel opened). Hard to make a simple breakfast special and memorable, but he managed to do that. The chefs never disappoint either, the food (zucchini bread, harvest bowl, frittata, and bacon) were all perfectly seasoned and prepared. On our way out, we saw our favorite bartender, Frankie, starting his shift. It does

Tristan Diekman★★★★★

This restaurant was absolutely perfect! I went for Saturday brunch, and the relaxed, European atmosphere really puts you at ease as soon as you walk in. This restaurant is clearly an elevated dining experience, both figuratively and literally, since it's on the 3rd floor. However, it never once felt stuffy to me. Service was impeccable. The waiter, James, attended to our table very well, filling up drinks with proseco as they ran low. He even was able to arrange a tour of the meeting rooms and a guest room of the Waldorf Astoria. James really went above and beyond with the service! The food wa

Jake Hewitt★★★★★

Brass Tack at the Waldorf Astoria served up a delicious breakfast. I got the breakfast sandwich which had thick tasty bacon and also ordered a smoothie. I was very impressed with Santiago who remembered people’s orders from the day before. I was bummed to only have one breakfast here.