Machine Engineered Dining and Drink

Just had dinner 6 of us. Food was terrific but the service was not good at all. Our appetizers came before our drinks. Our waitress came over after 40 minutes o... read more Just had dinner 6 of us. Food was terrific but the service was not good at all. Our appetizers came before our drinks. Our waitress came over after 40 minutes of waiting for our dinner to ask us if we wanted dessert. We informed her that we did not even receive our entrees. The dinner came and we had no plates asked 3 people and finally I had to go to the bar for plates. Finally, the restaurant considers 6 people a large party so they add 20% gratuity automatically and then ask for an additional tip at time of payment. Would not go back.

Machine is the finest dining experience I’ve experienced in Chicago. My partner and I went to celebrate our anniversary, and every member of the staff gave it t... read more Machine is the finest dining experience I’ve experienced in Chicago. My partner and I went to celebrate our anniversary, and every member of the staff gave it their all! Every dish came with an introduction, every drink was a show in and of itself, and the on-site florist designed a lovely bouquet on the spot. Our favorite dish was the Octo Goddess, which had the most perfectly cooked octopus and delicious sauces. Their ginger-pear tart was truly delectable, and the Love Is a Fog was a lovely botanical drink with plenty of flair. We plan to go back soon!

Hosts and servers were excellent and attentive. The setting was sublime and the quality of food was oustanding. Will be back in the future. read more Hosts and servers were excellent and attentive. The setting was sublime and the quality of food was oustanding. Will be back in the future.

It say yall close at 2 but it was 12:45 last night when security didn’t let me and my friends in. interesting. read more It say yall close at 2 but it was 12:45 last night when security didn’t let me and my friends in. interesting.

The host at Friday night 2/6 was extremely rude, unprofessional, and unfriendly. Drinks are ok. Service: 1 read more The host at Friday night 2/6 was extremely rude, unprofessional, and unfriendly. Drinks are ok. Service: 1