Theodore Taylor
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We spent the weekend downtown at another hotel and had heard about the bar at the Ritz so decided to check it out on July 4. I didn't realize they had a bar on the 20th floor but only thought they had one on the first floor. When you walk in there is an express elevator that takes you to the 20th floor. The bar area is right next to the restaurant but no kids allowed in the bar so get off the elevator and take a right and the restrooms are to the left of the elevator. The bar area is super nice with a large bar and tables along the windows which I think you need to check in at the host station. The first night we went, there was three people behind the bar but only one bartender so the drinks took a while to come. I had the "My man Dan" and my lady had a dirty martini the first time and we also ordered some food from the bar menu, the chicken wings (hard pass...$18 bucks for like 5 overly breaded wings) and something else that was unremarkable that I cannot remember. I'd say, skip the bar food as wings are wings and these places try to fancy them up, just give me some wings. Just remembered, it was the $18 truffle fries...another skip for me but my lady loved them since she ordered them when we went back. Drinks and atmosphere was nice since it was not super packed (less a-holes) which I love and I honestly hope it stays that way so don't tell anyone. The second time we went back with my dad and sat along the seats at the window looking north as the sun set. Had a beer this time, my dad had the Man Dan and my lady with the dirt martini again and we ordered the Wagyu tartar (main menu), the fries and something that came inside a bone (main menu). The apps were good but if you looking to get full, maybe try the main menu which I will the next time I go back. I love a good high up bar and this one fits the bill nicely so will definitely be going back until the word gets out. Oh, and they have an outside area you can go out on the balcony which is where most of the pics come from. Friendly staff also which is a plus.