DINING 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 $ 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 $$$$ Fisk & Co. Loop 225 N. Wabash Ave. 312-960-8526 fiskandcochicago.com Hip, modern pub serving creative fare with an emphasis on mussels, frites, oysters, and craft beer. B B BR L D The Hampton Social Streeterville River North 164 E. Grand Ave. 312-414-1861 thehamptonsocial.com/streeterville We evoke East Coast living in every aspect. The Hampton Social has a private dining room and semi-private spaces that can accommodate your gathering. J BR L D LN $$ 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 $$$ Ocean Prime Loop 87 E. Wacker Dr. 312-428-4344 ocean-prime.com Located on the iconic corner of Michigan Avenue and Upper Wacker Drive. Stunning views, award-winning seafood, steak, cocktails, and genuine hospitality. B L D LN $$$$ Quality Crab & Oyster Bah Lincoln Park 1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000 oysterbah.com East Coast-inspired seafood restaurant featuring a dynamic oyster program pulling from the East and West coasts, along with a mix of classic and unique seafood dishes. B BR L D $$$ Riva Crabhouse Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-644-7482 rivanavypier.com Navy Pier’s premier restaurant, featuring fresh seafood, prime aged beef, homemade pasta, and one of Chicago’s best views of the lakefront and city skyline. B L D $$$ RPM Seafood Loop 317 N. Clark St. 312-900-9035 rpmrestaurants.com/ rpm-seafood-chicago Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish. Shaw’s Crab House River North 21 E. Hubbard St. 312-527-2722 shawscrabhouse.com For 30 years Shaw’s has been Chicago’s go-to seafood spot, with classic crab house dining and a casual atmosphere in its famous oyster bar. BJ B BR L D LN $$$ 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 $$$ BLVD Steakhouse West Loop 817 W. Lake St. 312-526-3116, 510-303-3984 blvdchicago.com BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, the Golden Era’s famed strip of dining establishments. B D LN $$$ 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 $$$ Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse – Chicago Gold Coast 1028 N. Rush St. 312-266-8999 gibsonssteakhouse.com Gibsons has been the pinnacle of Gold Coast dining for more than 23 years. An energetic atmosphere and unsurpassable service makes it a party every night. BJ L D LN $$$$ Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, River North River North 33 W. Kinzie St. 312-828-0966 harrycarays.com/harry-carays-italian-steakhouse-river-north.html Features an award-winning menu and a world-class collection of sports memorabilia, creating an ultimate Chicago experience frequented by locals and celebrities. B L D LN $$$ III Forks Loop 180 N. Field Blvd. 312-938-4303 3forks.com III Forks offers only the top half-percent of the finest USDA prime beef, which makes III Forks one of the few exclusive prime steakhouses in America. B D $$$$ Mastro’s Steakhouse River North 520 N. Dearborn St. 312-521-5100 mastrosrestaurants.com Recognized for world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience. BJ D $$$$ PIZZA Aurelio’s Pizza South Loop 1212 S. Michigan Ave. 312-374-4459 aureliospizza.com Since 1959 in Homewood, the Aurelio’s Pizza tradition of family, quality products, and a commitment to the community have remained our key ingredients. L D $$ Gino’s East – Superior Gold Coast 162 E. Superior St. 312-266-3337 ginoseast.com Gino’s East’s 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 $$ Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Chicago – Gold Coast Gold Coast 1120 N. State St. 312-725-7777 loumalnatis.com Famous for its buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, and perfectly seasoned sausage, Lou’s is a Chicago tradition. B L D LN $ Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar Lincoln Park 1954 N. Halsted St. 773-634-4101 stellabarra.com Artisan-style pizzas highlighting a range of sustainable, locally grown ingredients found at the farmers market and sourced by nearby purveyors. B BR L D LN $ SOUTHERN Kingston Mines Lincoln Park 2548 N. Halsted St. 773-544-5442 kingstonmines.com Doc’s Rib Joint at the back of Kingston Mines features ribs, wings, catfish, shrimp, and red beans and rice. Serving until 3:30 a.m. Sun–Fri and 4:30 a.m. Sat. BJ D LN $$ 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 over 100 bottles. B BR D LN $$ Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Lincoln Park 2024 N. Halsted St. 773-935-5000 cafebabareeba.com Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the premier Spanish restaurant in Chicago. Featuring tapas, pintxos, paella, and sangria in a lively Mediterranean-style atmosphere. B B BR L D LN $ Mercat a la Planxa South Loop 638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524 mercatchicago.com Where Catalan cuisine comes to Chicago. Featuring extraordinary tapas, cut-to-order charcuterie and cheeses, fresh seafood, chops, and steaks. B BR D $$$ SEAFOOD 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 $$$ Chicago Oyster House South Loop 1933 S. Indiana Ave. 312-225-8833 chicagooysterhouse.com We specialize in prime seafood and steaks. Chicago’s best place for top-quality seafood, such as fresh oysters, lobster, sushi, and prime, dry-aged steaks. B D $$$$ STEAKHOUSE Aba West Loop 302 N. Green St. 773-645-1400 abarestaurantchicago.com Aba is chef CJ Jacobson’s second restaurant, which features a rooftop patio and is located in Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. B BR L D $$$ 59
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