[1][2] Allmusic's Thom Jurek reviewed the album stating "Once more Willis proves that he is not only a truly gifted pianist of complexity and depth, but one with a startling array of tools at his disposal as an arranger and bandleader.

The Offering finds Willis in the all-star company of bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Billy Drummond and, for three tunes, saxophonist Eric Alexander".

[4] JazzTimes' Thomas Conrad noted "Larry Willis is a player of such solid reliability that his name on an album just about guarantees quality.

He has been a premier sideman for 40 years, but he has also made valuable albums as a leader ... As a pianist Willis is best known for his powerful drive.

Both aptitudes are apparent on the album’s most memorable track, “Ethiopia.” Willis lets his spaced chords tell of the tragedy, darkly ringing and tolling, like death knells".