Roister was such a treat when visit Chicago. The chicken was amazing as well as the Cesar salad. We had a great time conversing and sharing food. The drinks were good too.

Roister, part of the Alinea group and located in the heart of Fulton Market, features incredible roasted meats, including a roast duck dish (a unique take on Peking duck) that is absolutely spectacular. Honestly, their duck is much better tasting and cooked than a lot of the typical Peking duck places you find elsewhere in the city, such as down south in Chinatown or up north in Argyle. Plus, they refill pancakes to your heart's desire - which usually doesn't happen at other establishments! I just read that Roister's final service is coming at the end of this week, so make sure to visit one last time before the new concept is announced!

In a high powered city with loads of culinary wonders this place IMO has found a spot for themselves and can be proud of what they are doing. From the best I ever had roast duck, Octopus, Agnolotti, Hamachi collar nothing was a miss and everything tasted elevated, refined, full of flavor. I enjoyed the open face dining experience and the wonderful staff.

We did the tasting menu - our favorite course was the oysters. We also had red crab curry, beef cheek, scallop with apple green sauce, main lion mushroom, and mango ice cream. Personally, it wasn't our vibe for the price but if I were you, I would still give it a shot! Service was good! Our waitress gave us the check as they brought the last course because she knew we were running short on time.

Ambiance/ Decor The ambiance is what I notice right away when I walked into the restaurant. It was a Saturday night and very lively out. The restaurant was full of people, the bar area as well. The decor was beautiful upon entering the open concept restaurant. Service We checked in with our host and were seated within 2 minutes. Once seated our waiter came to our table to take our drink order very quickly. He was incredibly nice and very thorough. Our waiter checked on us many times throughout the evening. Bringing us the drinks we requested each time super quick. We orders a small plate app to share and our entrees as we opted for the most popular items. Food Roister has a lot of hype behind it, I think due to its Michelin star status. The hype is well deserved because my goodness, everything was absolutely delicious. I don't have one critique about any of the food items we selected. They were all superb, so fresh and flavorful, hot and juicy. Perfectly tender and chewy. With the fish dish, my love noted that in his culture with the way they prepare fish, it seems to be a similar technique. The fish was phenomenal. The chicken was so tasty, way better than the usual restaurant chicken you would receive with a side of waffles or what have you... it was mind blowing. The duck was so tender and delicious, juicy, a mouthful of flavors exploding. You really cannot go wrong with any of the items. I cannot wait to go back. Side note-- we ordered a lot of food and had to take some leftover home. They were still phenomenal the next day...crazy right? Must be witchcraft Drinks The drinks were served quickly and very crisp clear flavors. They were tasty, but I'll be honest not super memorable. I think they have good options, but for a Michelin star restaurant, I'd like it to be a little more memorable or unique. Not to complain at all because obviously it was all lovely. Dessert Unfortunately because we ordered two entrees and two small plates, and four drinks..we were absolutely stuffed and could not get dessert. But that is on the list for next time. The options look delicious. I will update upon our return. Overall Roister is such a worth it experience for people or a person looking for a delicious meal that won't totally break the bank. You can tell there was intense thought that went into this menu and the processes in which they take to make it perfect. I would come here every week if I could. I highly recommend and look forward to our return to this lovely restaurant and the amazing staff. Thank you!

We were in Chicago for a couple of days in June and Roister came highly recommended. Our group of 6 was seated for an early dinner around 5:30PM. I loved that it was a completely open kitchen that I could peek at throughout the meal and see how the chefs were operating. The aged cheddar rilettes were 11/10. I'm still thinking about the bread. We also got oysters, roasted duck, smoked cauliflower, and the roister chicken. Though the duck was different from the traditional Peking style, I still really enjoyed the flavours. I wish all iterations of this dish came with scallion pancakes. We ended off the meal with the Cookies and Milk. I wasn't sure what to expect from its name, but this dessert was delicious. Overall, the quality of the restaurant was apparent in its unique menu items and level of service. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the city!

My favorite restaurant in Chicago, hands down. The fried chicken is a MUST if you haven't had it. It's full of flavor and crispy. The rigatoni with crab is a second runner up for the best dish Roister has to offer. The prawn is also really good, but is not as filling as the other dishes. The prime rib was tender and cooked deliciously. You can't go wrong ordering anything off of Roister's menu! We always took our visitors here and every time it's a hit and Roister is their favorite meal of the entire trip that they still think about! I live in NYC now, and there's no restaurants here that are doing new-American cuisine like Roister.

We were visiting from Atlanta and still can't stop talking about how delicious this food was! It was a little confusing finding the entrance but so worth it! I am a person that likes sauces so I asked for a side of ranch and they did not have any but the chef said he would make it from scratch. That was some of the best ranch I've had Food-We ordered Roasted tomato soup, French dip À La St. Clair Supper Club, fried chicken sandwich and for dessert the cheesecake and cookies and milk. Atmosphere - We sat at the chef's counter and it was so cool to see the food being prepared and how encouraging the chef was to everyone in the kitchen. We went in for lunch so it was pretty empty in the restaurant. Service - The service was great and we felt welcomed.

This is a really late review, so I'm sure what I have to say echoes so many people's opinions. It was a bit of a trek getting to Roister due to all the construction happening on their street back then. But the food, the vibe, and the top notch service was all worth it. The food was sublime. The dishes were made of ingredients that one would never think could complement each other, but their magical kitchen performs feats of culinary alchemy. Pasta with clams and mint? A chocolate bar made with duck fat? And those oysters that haunt my dreams to this day...I'll never be the same after that meal. When my hubby expressed how big a fan he was of Grant Achatz, the head chef invited him into the kitchen to observe their operations. So he stood there as they prepared dinner for all the diners. That experience is something that he talks about to this day. All in all, we had a wonderful time at Roister, and we will definitely come back to Chicago and plan our vacation around this restaurant. Their food and kindness left lasting memories for our family.