Deanna Rodecki

Review of Millers Pub

It was an "average ish" experience. The atmosphere...

It was an "average ish" experience. The atmosphere and holiday decor was very festive and romantic. It was what I liked the best about my experience last evening at Miller's Pub on Wabash, in Chicago. I had an open face prime rib sandwich which was suggested by our server, as an alternative to the fouteen ounce steak. It was an eight ounce cut served on a slice of (stale) rye bread, with mashed potatos, gravy, aus jous, and horseradish. The steak was very flavorful but barely warm. The mashed potatos were tepid and dry; the dinner rolls were stone cold. I don't think they serve their rolls hot, I just think they taste better that way.

It was 8pm and I was very hungry, because I had not eaten all day. Since the restaurant was very busy, I didn't want to wait another half an hour for another plate. I admit that I did not let the server know that I was not satisfied, so the kitchen was not given a chance to "make it right." I am a person who doesn't like to send things back to the kitchen, anyway. I feel neutral about our server. He was efficient but seemed impersonal and very tired. It is the holidays, so he is probably putting in lots of hours. After dinner I had a "hot winter warmer" (hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps) for dessert. I know most people probably wouldn't complain about this, but it had WAYYYYYYY too much alcohol in it. I told my server that all I could taste was alcohol, and I was getting buzzed off of a few sips, and he told me that the bartender "free pours," and walked away. I left Miller's without talking to anyone about my dissatisfaction. I have been there before when it was much better. I don't know if I'll go back.