DINING DINING KEY Atwood Loop One W. Washington St. 312-368-1900 atwoodrestaurant.com Features a seasonal menu consisting of creative interpretations of contemporary American cafe fare for any time of day. B B BR L D $$$$ Baptiste & Bottle River North 101 E. Erie St. 312-667-6688 baptisteandbottle.com Surrounded by stunning views of downtown, Baptiste & Bottle is an approachable, bourbon-centric restaurant serving an elevated American menu. B B BR D $$$$ Beatrix – Oak Brook West Suburbs 272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 630-491-1415 beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/ oak-brook Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place featuring healthy-meets-delicious specials. Berghoff Restaurant Loop 17 W. Adams St. 312-427-3170 theberghoff.com The Berghoff is an iconic, 120-year-old Chicago institution that combines the best of traditional German and contemporary American. BJ L D $$ Castaways Lincoln Park 1603 N. Lake Shore Dr. 773-281-1200 castawayschicago.com Visit the summer hot spot at North Avenue Beach. This casual Phil Stefani signature restaurant features sandwiches, salads, and refreshing beverages. B L D $ Columbus Tap Loop 200 N. Columbus Dr. 312-444-9494 columbustap.com Columbus Tap offers a quintessential Windy City tap house experience and a fresh Midwest-focused menu. B BR L D LN $$$$ The Dearborn Tavern Loop 145 N. Dearborn St. 312-384-1242 thedearborntavern.com Meet at the bar, dine in the restaurant, grab a post-theatre nightcap at The Dearborn. B BR L D $$$ Dick’s Last Resort River North 315 N. Dearborn St. 312-836-7870 dickslastresort.com Eat. Drink. Laugh. Located at Marina Towers, overlooking the Chicago River. Open daily from 11 a.m. BJ BR L D LN $$ Dine Restaurant West Loop 733 W. Madison Ave. 312-602-2100 dinerestaurant.com Dine at Chicago’s own 1940s-style American eatery, located in the heart of Chicago. Offering eclectic cuisine to fit every palate. B B L D $$ ETA Restaurant + Bar River North 455 N. Park Dr. 312-840-6605 etarestaurantandbar.com ETA Restaurant + Bar is a tavern for today’s travelers, welcoming guests with rustic American fare and Midwestern warmth. B B L D $$$ Harbor South Loop 1312 S. Wabash Ave. 312-736-1570 harborchicago.com A purveyor of fine American dining, presented by chef Anthony Bernal. Lounge at a banquette or watch the chefs prepare food while seated at the dining counter. Hard Rock Cafe River North 63 W. Ontario St. 312-943-2252 hardrockcafe.com/location/ chicago Authentic rock memorabilia, a high-energy staff, and great service make you feel like a rock star! Serving burgers, barbecue, salads, and a full bar. BJ L D LN $$ Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch Magnificent Mile Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave. 312-202-0500 harrycarays.com/harry-carays-7th-inning-stretch-mag-mile.html Upscale sports bar in an iconic Chicago setting with a modern take on classic American food. Diners receive free entry to the adjacent Chicago Sports Museum. BJ L D $$ Harvest Magnificent Mile 540 N. Michigan Ave. 312-836-6334 harvestchicago.com Harvest at the Chicago Marriott Downtown celebrates the integrity of classic Midwestern fare, focusing on farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients. B B L D $$$ HotHouse @ DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile Streeterville 300 E. Ohio St. 312-787-6100 doubletreemagmile.com Come explore our urban oasis! Our restaurant and bar invite guests to a communal environment where you can relax over local craft beer. B =Bar/Lounge J =Live Entertainment B =Breakfast BR =Brunch L =Lunch D =Dinner LN =Late Night $ =less than $15 $$ =$15–25 $$$ =$25–35 $$$$ =$35+ Hoyt’s Modern American Tavern Loop 71 E. Wacker Dr. 312-346-9870 sonesta.com/us/illinois/chicago/ royal-sonesta-chicago-riverfront/ hoyts-american-tavern Hoyt’s Chicago redefines the modern American tavern, seamlessly fusing reimagined Midwestern comfort food with a warm social vibe. B B L D $$ Hub 51 River North 51 W. Hubbard St. 312-828-0051 hub51chicago.com River North’s hot spot, opened by brothers RJ and Jerrod Melman, offers great American cuisine with California influences. Party spaces available. B BR L D LN $$ IPO Loop 172 W. Adams St. 312-917-5608 iporestaurant.com IPO showcases New Urban cuisine with executive chef Fernando Coppola’s take on contemporary American flavors. Housed in the W Chicago City Center. B B BR L D $$$ Kings Dining & Entertainment of Lincoln Park Lincoln Park 1500 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-973-4920 kingsbowlamerica.com Kings features award-winning food and cocktails, great music, bowling, table games, and more, making for a well-rounded and truly memorable experience. B L D LN $$ The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago Magnificent Mile 108 E. Superior St. 312-573-6695 peninsula.com/chicago/dining.aspx Select from a contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes. Come for the famous Afternoon Tea, Sunday Brunch, or Chocolate at The Pen. BJ B BR L D $$ Lockwood Restaurant & Bar Loop 17 E. Monroe St. 312-917-3404 lockwoodrestaurant.com An award-winning restaurant located in the Palmer House. Serving up chef-inspired, seasonally influenced modern American cuisine that’s sure to delight. B B L D LN $$$ M Avenue Restaurant Magnificent Mile 701 N. Michigan Ave. 312-440-1500 warwickhotels.com/ allerton-hotel-chicago/dining/m-avenue-restaurant-and-lounge M Avenue Restaurant, a lounge at the Allerton Hotel, features evolving American cuisine using the freshest locally grown produce. Stylish decor. B B L $$ AFRICAN Demera Ethiopian Restaurant Uptown 4801 N. Broadway St. 773-334-8787 demeraethiopianrestaurant.com Traditional Ethiopian cuisine (vegan friendly and gluten-free available), homemade honey wine, fresh ingredients, and house-roasted coffee. BJ L D $$ AMERICAN 676 Restaurant & Bar Magnificent Mile 676 N. Michigan Ave. 312-944-7676 676restaurant.com American contemporary restaurant with excellent views of The Magnificent Mile. B B BR L D $$ 720 South Bar & Grill South Loop 720 S. Michigan Ave. 312-922-4400 www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ illinois/hilton-chicago-chichhh/ dining/index.html A classic American grill featuring a seasonally inspired menu focusing on local ingredients, signature comfort foods, and classically inspired cocktails. B L D $$ Allgauer’s on the Riverfront North Suburbs 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook 847-664-7999 northbrookallgauers.com Fresh, bold, and creative American cuisine, with exquisite service, in a beautiful setting. B B BR L D $$ Atwater’s West Suburbs 15 S. River Ln., Geneva 630-208-7433 atwatersgeneva.com Atwater’s, in the Herrington Inn & Spa, offers fine food and wines from around the world. Featuring beautiful views and richly flavored American cuisine. B B BR L D $$$$ 54 choosechicago.com