DINING KEY Exchequer Restaurant and Pub Loop 226 S. Wabash Ave. 312-939-5633 exchequerpub.com More than 500 pieces of Chicago memorabilia to view. Four-star ribs and pizza are a must. Enjoy sports on satellite TV. B L D LN $ Gino’s East – Superior Gold Coast 162 E. Superior St. 312-266-3337 ginoseast.com Gino’s East legendary deep-dish is famous with locals, celebrities, and visitors from around the world. You never know who you’ll be sitting next to! B L D $$ Gino’s East River North River North 500 N. Lasalle St. 312-988-4200 ginoseast.com/river-north Home to our Gino’s Brewing Co. and The Comedy Bar, join us for craft brews, live entertainment, and our legendary deep-dish pizza. BJ L D $$ Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Chicago – Gold Coast Gold Coast 1120 N. State St. 312-725-7777 loumalnatis.com Famous for its buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, and perfectly seasoned sausage, Lou’s is a Chicago tradition. B L D LN $ Pizzeria Ora River North 545 N. LaSalle St. 312-464-1872 pizzeriaora.com Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is the specialty at Pizzeria Ora. Also featuring thin-crust pizza, entrees, salads, and sandwiches. Groups welcome. B B L D LN $ Stella Barra Pizzeria Lincoln Park 1954 N. Halsted St. 773-634-4101 stellabarra.com Artisan-style pizzas highlighting a range of sustainable, locally grown ingredients found at the farmers market and sourced by nearby purveyors. B BR L D LN $ Cindy’s Loop 12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-940-3552 chicagoathletichotel.com Cindy’s menu focuses on light American fare, driven by seasonally inspired ingredients and a distinctively spirit-driven beverage program. B BR L D LN $$$$ Di Pescara Northwest Suburbs 2124 Northbrook Ct., Northbrook 847-498-4321 di-pescara.com Meticulously selected seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and Italian and global specialties like miso-glazed sea bass, oven-roasted fish, and homemade gnocchi. Fisk & Co. Loop 225 N. Wabash Ave. 312-960-8526 fiskandcochicago.com Hip, modern pub serving creative fare, with an emphasis on mussels, frites, oysters, and craft beer. B B BR L D The Hampton Social Streeterville River North 164 E. Grand Ave. 312-414-1861 thehamptonsocial.com/ streeterville We evoke East Coast living in every aspect. Hampton Social has a private dining room and semi-private spaces that can accommodate your gathering. J BR L D LN $$ Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab River North 60 E. Grand Ave. 312-379-5637 joes.net This outpost of Miami’s legendary Joe’s Stone Crab offers a taste of its world-renowned stone crab claws, signature side dishes, and Key lime pie. B BR L D $$$ Ocean Prime Loop 87 E. Wacker Dr. 312-428-4344 ocean-prime.com Located on the iconic corner of Michigan Avenue and Upper Wacker Drive. Offering stunning views, award-winning seafood, steak, cocktails, and genuine hospitality. B L D LN $$$$ PELAGO Ristorante Gold Coast 201 E. Delaware Pl. 312-280-0700 pelagorestaurant.com Fresh seasonal ingredients from Italian and local sources will tantalize every taste bud. B L D $$$$ Quality Crab & Oyster Bah Lincoln Park 1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000 oysterbah.com East Coast-inspired seafood restaurant featuring a dynamic oyster program pulling from the East and West coasts, along with a mix of classic and unique seafood dishes. B BR L D $$$ Riva Crabhouse Streeterville Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. 312-644-7482 rivanavypier.com Navy Pier’s premier restaurant. Fresh seafood, prime-aged beef, and homemade pasta. One of Chicago’s best views of the lakefront and city skyline. B L D $$$ Shaw’s Crab House River North 21 E. Hubbard St. 312-527-2722 shawscrabhouse.com For 30 years, Shaw’s has been Chicago’s go-to seafood spot, with classic crab house dining and a casual atmosphere in its famous oyster bar. BJ B BR L D LN $$$ B =Bar/Lounge J =Live Entertainment B =Breakfast BR =Brunch L =Lunch D =Dinner LN =Late Night $ =less than $15 $$ =$15–25 $$$ =$25–35 $$$$ =$35+ Ciazza Southwest Suburbs 1200 Burr Ridge Pkwy., Burr Ridge 630-986-4100 marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ chisw-chicago-marriott-southwest-at-burr-ridge Ciazza features American fare and a mix of Mediterranean favorites paired with wine and cocktails. A relaxing environment welcomes guests and diners. B B BR L D $$ Ema River North 74 W. Illinois St. 312-527-5586 emachicago.com Ema is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring a light, California style of cooking. The menu includes spreads, dips, and mezze (Mediterranean small plates). B BR L D $ Nia Mediterranean West Loop 803 W. Randolph St. 312-226-3110 niarestaurant.com Chicago’s finest small plates of the Mediterranean and an award-winning wine list. B L D LN $$$ SOUTHERN Kingston Mines Lincoln Park 2548 N. Halsted St. 773-544-5442 kingstonmines.com Doc’s Rib Joint at the back of Kingston Mines features ribs, wings, catfish, shrimp, and red beans and rice. Serving until 3:30 a.m. Sun–Fri and 4:30 a.m. Sat. BJ D LN $$ SPANISH/TAPAS Bar Ramone River North 441 N. Clark St. 312-985-6909 barramone.com Bar Ramone, located in River North, is a wine bar with the heart and soul of Spanish tapas that features a wine list of more than 100 bottles. B BR D LN $$ Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Lincoln Park 2024 N. Halsted St. 773-935-5000 cafebabareeba.com Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the premier Spanish restaurant in Chicago. Featuring tapas, pintxos, paella, and sangria in a lively Mediterranean-style atmosphere. B B BR L D LN $ Mercat a la Planxa South Loop 638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524 mercatchicago.com Where Catalan cuisine comes to Chicago. Featuring extraordinary tapas, cut-to-order charcuterie and cheeses, fresh seafood, chops, and steaks. B BR D $$$ MEXICAN TZUCO River North 720 N. State St. 312-374-8995 tzuco.com TZUCO, chef Carlos Gaytán’s new restaurant in Chicago, is an homage to his Mexican culinary heritage and his love for French cuisine. Zombie Taco River North 530 N. LaSalle Dr. 312-527-7200 zombietacochicago.com River North’s newest taco counter, and first and only 24/7 taco window, where the taco dreams you never knew you had will finally come true. B L D LN $ SEAFOOD PIZZA Aurelio’s Pizza South Loop 1212 S. Michigan Ave. 708-798-0080 aureliospizza.com Since 1959 in suburban Homewood, the Aurelio’s Pizza tradition of family, quality products, and a commitment to the community has remained the key ingredient. L D $$ The Capital Grille Streeterville 633 N. St. Clair St. 312-337-9400 thecapitalgrille.com A sophisticated steakhouse specializing in dry-aged steaks, lamb chops, fresh halibut, Chilean sea bass, and salmon. Featuring an extensive wine list. B L D $$$ Chicago Oyster House South Loop 1933 S. Indiana Ave. 312-225-8833 chicagooysterhouse.com We specialize in prime seafood and steaks. Chicago’s best place for top-quality seafood, such as fresh oysters, lobster, and sushi, and prime dry-aged steaks. B D $$$$ STEAKHOUSE Aba West Loop 302 N. Green St., 3rd Fl. 773-645-1400 abarestaurantchicago.com Aba is chef CJ Jacobson’s second restaurant, which features a rooftop patio and is located in Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. B BR L D $$$ About Last Knife (ALK) Loop 168 N. Michigan Ave. 312-392-2440 alkchicago.com ALK brings a fresh and inventive approach to classic American steakhouse cuisine to downtown Chicago. B BR D LN $$$ 68 choosechicago.com
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