DINING KEY Piccolo Sogno West Town 464 N. Halsted St. 312-421-0077 piccolosognorestaurant.com Fine Italian dining located in River West. Come enjoy our beautiful outdoor seating! L D $$ Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar River North 626 N. State St. 312-698-5000 quartinochicago.com Where wine is cheaper than water and the pizza is the finest. Lively urban Italian pizzeria and wine bar featuring house-made pastas and salumi. B L D LN $$ The Village Loop 71 W. Monroe St. 312-332-7005 italianvillage-chicago.com Chicago’s most celebrated restaurant, since 1927. Traditional Northern Italian fare in an authentic Italian village setting. Boasting a 45,000-bottle wine collection. B L D $$ MEXICAN B =Bar/Lounge J =Live Entertainment j =Minority Owned k =Women Owned B =Breakfast BR =Brunch L =Lunch D =Dinner LN =Late Night $ =less than $15 $$ =$15–24 $$$ =$25–34 $$$$ =$35+ Tzuco River North 720 N. State St. 312-374-8995 tzuco.com Tzuco, chef Carlos Gaytán’s restaurant in Chicago, is an homage to his Mexican culinary heritage and love for French cuisine. j BR D $$$ 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, is where the taco dreams you never knew you had will finally come true. B 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. Hampton Social has a private dining room and semiprivate spaces that can accommodate your gathering. J BR L D LN $$ Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab River North 60 E. Grand Ave. 312-379-5637 joes.net This Chicago outpost of Miami’s legendary Joe’s Stone Crab offers Chicago a taste of its world-renowned stone crab claws, prime steaks, signature side dishes, and Key lime pie. B BR L D $$$ 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 $$$$ FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar Loop 221 N. Columbus Dr. 312-477-0234 firelakechicago.com Showcasing farm-to-table dining, this American grill concept is known for its wood-fired cooking which features the Midwest’s best meat, freshwater fish, and produce. BJ B L D $$$ Formento’s West Loop 925 W. Randolph St. 312-690-7295 formentos.com Featuring Italian-American cuisine. B BR L D LN $$$ Fornetto Mei Restaurant Gold Coast 107 E. Delaware Pl. 312-573-6301 thewhitehallhotel.com/dining/ fornetto-mei Fornetto Mei is a hidden Gold Coast gem offering a cozy, intimate atmosphere with authentic Italian dishes in an elegant venue. B B L D $$ 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 $$$ Maggiano’s Little Italy River North 516 N. Clark St. 312-644-7700 maggianos.com Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner. Immerse yourself in the full-bodied flavors of Little Italy. Grab an appetizer and handcrafted classic cocktail. BR L D $$ Nonnina River North 340 N. Clark St. 312-822-0077 nonninachicago.com Nonnina echoes old-school cooking techniques inspired by the partners’ “nonnas,” offering an upscale, yet approachable, experience with a retro vibe. Petterino’s Loop 150 N. Dearborn St. 312-422-0150 petterinos.com Enjoy timeless flavors, reimagined Italian fare, comfortable interiors and warm hospitality. PIZZA JAPANESE/SUSHI Roka Akor Steak & Sushi River North 456 N. Clark St. 312-477-7652 rokaakor.com/locations/chicago A stylish sushi and steak restaurant featuring Robatayaki-style cuisine. Enjoy sashimi and sushi, charcoal-grilled meats, and shochu-infused cocktails. B L D LN $$$ Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Chicago – Gold Coast Gold Coast 1120 N. State St. 312-725-7777 loumalnatis.com Famous for its buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, and perfectly seasoned sausage, Lou’s is a Chicago tradition! B L D LN $ SEAFOOD LATIN Vermilion River North 10 W. Hubbard St. 312-527-4060 thevermilionrestaurant.com Unique global Latin-Indian melding. Raves by Esquire , Time , and rated #1 worldwide lobster Portuguese by USA Today . Artisanal signature cocktails and boutique wines. B jk L D $$$$ All Star Seafood & Sports Loop 730 S. Clark St. 312-225-8822 allstarseafood.com Chicago sports fans can enjoy great-tasting seafood caught from coast to coast while watching and cheering for their favorite teams. The Capital Grille Streeterville 633 N. St. Clair St. 312-337-9400 thecapitalgrille.com A sophisticated steakhouse specializing in dry-aged steaks, lamb chops, fresh halibut, Chilean sea bass, and salmon. Featuring an extensive wine list. B L D $$$ Catch 35 Chicago Loop 35 W. Wacker Dr. 312-346-3500 catch35.com Located in Chicago’s theatre district, Catch 35 is an iconic seafood restaurant featuring critically acclaimed live jazz musicians. BJ L D $$$ Chicago Oyster House South Loop 1933 S. Indiana Ave. 312-225-8833 chicagooysterhouse.com We specialize in prime seafood and steaks. Chicago’s best place for top-quality seafood, such as fresh oysters, lobster and sushi, and prime dry-aged steaks. B D $$$$ Cindy’s Loop 12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-940-3552 chicagoathletichotel.com Cindy’s menu focuses on light American fare, driven by seasonally inspired ingredients and a distinctively spirit-driven beverage program. B BR L D LN $$$$ SOUL MEDITERRANEAN Bureau Bar & Restaurant South Loop 2115 S. State St. 312-877-5122 bureaubarandrestaurant.com A Southern-inspired restaurant with a hearty menu, carefully crafted cocktails, and your favorite music, curated to deliver a posh and warm experience. j B BR L D $$ Lizzy J Cafe Lincoln Square 2205 W. Montrose Ave. 773-739-9044 lizzyjcafe.com Lizzy J Cafe is a brunchtime gem run by chef and owner Jamie Gilmore. Her menu is a unique take on the Southern-inspired cuisine of her childhood. jk B BR L $$ Ciazza Southwest Suburbs 1200 Burr Ridge Pkwy., Burr Ridge 630-986-4100 marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ chisw-chicago-marriott-southwest-at-burr-ridge Ciazza features American fare and a mix of Mediterranean favorites paired with wine and cocktails. A relaxing environment welcomes guests and diners. B B BR L D $$ Nia West Loop 803 W. Randolph St. 312-226-3110 niarestaurant.com Fine Mediterranean cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and elegant private dining room. Conveniently located on Randolph Street in the West Loop. Established in 2008. B L D LN $$$ SOUTHERN Kingston Mines Lincoln Park 2548 N. Halsted St. 773-544-5442 kingstonmines.com Doc’s Rib Joint at the back of Kingston Mines features ribs, wings, catfish, shrimp, and red beans and rice. Serving until 3:30 a.m. Sun.-Fri. and 4:30 a.m. Sat. BJ D LN $$ 54 choosechicago.com
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