KEY DINING & NIGHTLIFE COMPLETE BUY-OUT AVAILABLE ENTERTAINMENT FULL BAR GREEN CERTIFIED OFF-SITE CATERING ON-SITE PARKING AND/OR VALET PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED B = Breakfast BR = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner LN = Late Night $ = Under $15 $$ = $15-24 $$$ = $25-34 $$$$ = $35+ Mity Nice Bar & Grill f a g h b 835 N.Michigan Ave., Water Tower Place -Mezzanine Level, 60611 312-335-4745 mitynicechicago.com DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE -Mity Nice Bar & Grill is a neighborhood spot serving familiar comfort food favorites with a modern twist. L D $$ Dining & Nightlife Kings Lincoln Park f a g h b (Buy-Out Max: 550) 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., 60642 / 312-973-4920 kingsbowlamerica.com CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK -Kings features award-winning food and cocktails, great music, bowling, table games and more, making for a well-rounded and truly memorable experience. L D LN $$ Kroll’s South Loop a g 1736 S. Michigan Ave., 60616 / 312-235-1400 krolls-chicago.com DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP -Full-service restaurant and upscale sports bar specializing in charcoal-grilled and broasted meals. Wide variety of beer and wine, full liquor bar. B BR L D LN $ Odyssey Cruises d a g h b Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 / 888-957-2634 odysseycruises.com/chicago DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE -Stunning skyline views, a delicious plated menu, drinks, entertainment — all aboard Odyssey. Accommodates up to 700. All-inclusive packages available. B BR L D $$$$ The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago d a g 108 E. Superior St., 60611 / 312-573-6695 peninsula.com/chicago/dining.aspx DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE -Select from a contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes. Come for the famous Afternoon Tea, Sunday Brunch or Chocolate at The Peninsula Chicago. B BR L D $$ Park Grill c d a g e h b 11 N. Michigan Ave., 60602 / 312-521-7275 parkgrillchicago.com DOWNTOWN / LOOP -Located in the heart of Chicago’s Millennium Park and on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue, Park Grill is the city’s ultimate room with a view. B BR L D $$ Lockwood Restaurant & Bar f c a g h 17 E. Monroe St., 60603 / 312-917-3404 lockwoodrestaurant.com DOWNTOWN / LOOP -Lockwood Restaurant & Bar crafts homegrown flavor with unique touches, garden-fresh ingredients and fond memories into incredibly flavorful fare. B L D LN $$$ Petterino’s f c d a g h b 150 N. Dearborn St., 60601 / 312-422-0150 petterinos.com DOWNTOWN / LOOP -1940s-style dining resurrecting the golden age of glamour, sophistication and impeccable American cuisine. Offering a full menu, from chili to caviar. BR L D $$ LUXBAR c d a g h 18 E. Bellevue Pl., 60611 312-587-0508 / luxbar.com DOWNTOWN / GOLD COAST -The Gold Coast’s quintessential neighborhood bar, serving hand-crafted cocktails that complement the kitchen’s all-American feel-good food. B L D LN $$ Prairie River Restaurant at Eaglewood Resort and Spa f a g h 1401 Nordi Rd., Itasca, 60143 / 630-694-5942 eaglewoodresort.com NORTHWEST SUBURBS -Nothing compares to the enchanting glow of an outdoor fire to match a delectable meal in our contemporary golf-themed dining room. L D $$$$ R.J. Grunts f c d a g 2056 N. Lincoln Park W., 60614 / 773-929-5363 rjgruntschicago.com CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK -The first Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the ‘70s in its style, decor, music and menu. BR L D LN $ M Avenue Restaurant a g e 701 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 / 312-440-1500 theallertonhotel.com/dining_restaurant.html DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE -M Avenue Restaurant, a lounge at the Allerton Hotel, features evolving American cuisine using the freshest locally grown produce. Stylish decor. B L $$ Markethouse Restaurant a g e h 611 N. Fairbanks Ct., 60611 / 312-224-2200 markethousechicago.com DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE -American cuisine using fresh herbs, produce, meat and poultry. Executive Chef DeAnn Wellwerts marries ingredients and influences from America’s heartland. B BR L D $$ Rainforest Café f c a g h 605 N. Clark St., 60654 / 312-787-1501 rainforestcafe.com DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH -Rainforest Café, a wild place to shop and eat. A dynamic restaurant and retail environment that re-creates a tropical rainforest. Animated wildlife. L D $$ Merchants Cafe e h 350 W. Mart Center Dr., 15th Floor, 60654 / 312-529-1157, 312-836-5000 martplaza.com/dining/merchantscafe.aspx DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH -“Elevated” comfort food offering a new take on traditional cuisine serving hearty dishes to warm your belly and fresh, lighter fare for easy nibbling. B D $$ River Roast f c d a g h b (Buy-Out Max: 1,500) 315 N. LaSalle St., 60654 / 312-527-1417 riverroastchicago.com DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH -Situated on the iconic Chicago River with stunning views of downtown, River Roast is a lively social house featuring contemporary American tavern fare. BR L D $$$ Mindy’s HotChocolate a g 1747 N. Damen Ave., 60647 / 773-489-1747 hotchocolatechicago.com CITY NORTH / BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK -Casual farm to table restaurant by James Beard Award winning pastry chef Mindy Segal. Locally sourced ingredients, small farms and artisan desserts. BR L D $$$ Rivers Restaurant f a g b (Buy-Out Max: 600) 30 S. Wacker Dr., 60606 / 312-559-1515 riversrestaurant.com DOWNTOWN / LOOP -Rivers Restaurant has been serving the financial district for over 15 years. Our large covered patio can host cocktail and appetizer events up to 400. B L D $$$ Miss Ricky’s f h 203 N. Wabash Ave., 60601 / 312-940-4777 virginhotels.com/dine-and-drink/miss-rickys DOWNTOWN / LOOP -Miss Ricky’s is Chicago’s modern American diner experience. It’s Virgin Hotels’ version of comfort food with a delightfully unexpected atmosphere. B BR L D LN $$ RL Restaurant f a g 115 E. Chicago Ave., 60611 / 312-475-1100 rlrestaurant.com DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE -Located adjacent to Ralph Lauren’s flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL offers a classic city-club cuisine. BR L D $$$$ 112 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals
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