Miru

What’s the view like from the rooftop of a Japanese restaurant in the $700-a-night, St. Regis Hotel? Well, it’s gorgeous. And the people-watching at Miru is as interesting as the Lakeshore East skyline. An FTX whistleblower might be gazing wistfully out the floor-to-ceiling windows, while one table over, a waiter is popping champagne for a Margot Robbie doppelgänger. As the clubby electronic music mixes with chatter from the packed space, it seems like a solid setup for a fun, luxurious experience—until food enters the equation.

The long menu runs the gamut, from raw seafood dishes like nigiri, to fried shiso leaves with tuna, as well as some larger cooked entrees. But nothing is particularly good. Everything ranges from okay (the sushi) to “Why is this burnt?” (we’re looking at you, miso cod). So regardless of the awesome downtown view, it’s not worth paying $50-$100 per person for a lackluster meal. Opt instead to come here just for drinks—though cocktails are also on the pricey side (starting at $19), the view is better when it doesn’t come with a side of mushy duck yakisoba.