When it comes to
dining, Chicago has it all – and some of the best in the nation. In all,
there are over 5,500 restaurants in Chicago. Of course
we’re known for our Chicago pizza, hot dogs, beef sandwiches and
Midwestern steaks, but we have so much more to offer.
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Chicago Dine-Around
This Progressive Dining Tour offers a unique, fun and exciting way to
bring people together to experience Chicago dining. Guests are chauffeured
around the city to enjoy: 1) Hors d'oeuvres served at the first
restaurant, 2) The main course at a
second restaurant, and 3) Dessert at a third restaurant.
Foodio54
A directory of Chicago restaurants. What sets out directory apart from
normal Yellow Page listings is that users may rate restaurants in their
area and then get recommendations for Chicago restaurants while traveling
based on what they have in common with other people who also rate
restaurants in Chicago.
Illinois Restaurant Association
The Illinois Restaurant Association serves as the primary source of
industry information, training and purchasing power for Illinois'
foodservice industry. The City of Chicago alone has 642 member
restaurants. Browse their database by city, county, cuisine or
restaurant name.
410 Club and
Conference Center 410 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)944-7600
Bacino's Pizza on Wacker 75 E. Wacker Drive, 60601
p: (312)263-0070
Bandera Restaurant 535 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)644-3524
Big Bowl 6 E. Cedar Street, 60611
p: (312)640-8888 www.bigbowl.com
Bistro 110 110 E. Pearson Street, 60611
p: (312)266-3110
Blackhawk Lodge 41 E. Superior Street, 60611
p: (312)280-4080
Blue Chicago 736 N. Clark Street, 60610
p: (312)642-6261 www.bluechicago.com
World-famous blues nightclub featuring the finest in Chicago's blues
musicians and vocalists, located in the River North Entertainment
District.
Bonsoiree Cafe
and Delicacies
2728 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-7511, email:
shin@bon-soiree.com
Upscale food in a casual, smart, clean atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Try the elegant lunch and dinner menus during the week or come in on the
weekend for an exciting brunch.
Brazzaz
539 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610
312-595-9000, email: info@brazzaz.com
This Brazilian Steakhouse is "A Cut Above the Rest." Waiters carve a
plethora of meats tableside, and there is a 30-40 item all-you-can-eat
salad bar. There are about 16 meat varieties, with some specialties you
won't find at the other competition. The contemporary decor features South
American accents, including plasma screens in the bar area showing
Brazilian entertainment. The bar offers caipirinhas and mojitos, plus a
signature tropical cocktail and martini list.
Butch McGuire's 20 W. Division Street, 60610
p: (312)337-9080
Butch McGuire opened his saloon in the spring of 1961, and Division Street
became the “Street of Dreams”. Butch’s, the original singles bar in the
country, began as a place where the local gold coast and old town singles,
most of which were Butch’s friends, could drink.
Cafe Luciano 871 N. Rush Street
60611
p: (312)266-1414
Celebrity Cafe 320 N. Dearborn, 60610
p: (312)836-5499
Cielo Restaurant and Bar 676 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)944-7676
Club Creole 226 W. Kinzie Street, 60610
p: (312)222-0300
Club Macanudo 60 E. Walton Place, 60611
p: (312)642-4200 www.clubmacanudo.com
Multi-level restaurant and cigar lounge offering classic American cuisine
and wild game with premium spirits and cigar store. With T.V. and live
music.
Corner Bakery 676 N. St. Clair Street, 60611
p: (312)266-2570 www.leye.com
Cru Cafe & Wine Bar 888 N. Wabash, 60611
p: (312)337-4001
Dave & Busters
1024 N Clark St, Chicago IL, 60610
312-943-5151
email:
Kristen_Schascheck@daveandbusters.com
A family friendly entertainment and dining experience. Featuring an
extensive arcade, pool tables, a full menu of American style cuisine, as
well as a bar and lounge. Private and corporate party packages and rooms
available.
Dick's Last Resort
435 E. Illinois @ McClurg Ct.
312-836-7870, email: chstore@dlrmc.com
The shame of Chicago since 1988, Dick's Last Resort is the premier
destination for folks who know how to have a great time. With lip smackin'
grub, free live music, sassy staff, a full bar and giant icy-cold beers,
Dick's is the Chicago playground for both kids and adults. Two outside
decks means that there's plenty of room to get hot, hot, hot this summer!
Dine
733 West Madison at Halsted
312-602-2100, email: dara@kurman.com
DINE, A classic 1940's - style eatery, opens in Chicago's growing west
loop area. Dine is offering a tasty combination of classic American dishes
and contemporary comfort food. “It’s the kind of restaurant that
Chicagoans particularly enjoy – classy yet casual, stylish and comfortable
with delicious food that is familiar but with a creative flair”, says
executive chef Chris Turano.
The Dining Room at Kendall College
900 N. North Branch, Chicago, IL 60622
312-752-2EAT, email:
sgrandpre@kendall.edu
Eat someone's homework. Really. Kendall College Dining Room is an
extraordinary classroom that provides students the opportunity to gain
real-world experience in a professionally run fine dining restaurant under
the supervision of Kendall's experienced faculty. Thanks to an outstanding
faculty and dedicated students, Kendall College produces the finest chefs
and pastry chefs in the Midwest. Come dine with the students before they
become famous. The Dining Room offers guests an amazing view of the
Chicago skyline, lots of free parking, full bar service and multi-course
meals at very reasonable prices. Come see and dine for yourself!
The Dining Room At the Ritz Carlton Chicago 160 E. Pearson Street, 60611
p: (312)573-5223
Edwardo's 1212 N. Dearborn Street, 60610
p: (312)337-4490 www.edwardos.com
Ed Debevic's 640 N. Wells Street, 60610
p: (312)664-1707 www.eddebevics.com
Eerie World Cafe 51 E. Ohio Street, 60622
p: (312)644-9900 www.eerie.com
Eli's - The Place for Steak 215 E. Chicago Avenue, 60611
p: (312)642-1393
www.elicheesecake.com
ESPN Zone 43 E. Ohio Street60611
p: (312)644-3776
http://espn.go.com/espninc/zone/chicago.html
The ultimate sports dining and entertainment experience featuring 165
video monitors, American grill food and 10,000 square feet of interactive
games andsports simulators.
Famous Dave's Ribs N' Blues 739 N. Clark Street, 60610
p: (312)266-2400 www.famousdaves.com
Fireplace Inn 1448 N. Wells Street, 60610
p: (312)664-5264 www.fpribs.com
Florios Restaurant & Bar 71 E. Wacker Drive, 60601
p: (312)346-7100
Foodlife 835 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)335-3663 www.leye.com
Frasca Hospitality Group 400 N. Wells Street - Suite 320, 60610
p: (312)329-9590
Gene & Georgetti 500 N. Franklin Street, 60610
p: (312)527-3718
Gino's East 160 E. Superior Street, 60611
p: (312)345-8500 www.ginoseast.com
Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain 830 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)337-9330
Old fashioned soda fountain and chocolate shop.
Hard Rock Cafe 63 W. Ontario Street, 60610
p: (312)943-2252 www.hardrock.com
Harry Caray's Restaurant 33 W. Kinzie Street, 60610
p: (312)828-0966 www.harrycarays.com
Italian steakhouse located in 100-year-old building. Voted best steakhouse
in Chicago by Tribune's dining poll.
Houlihan's 111 E. Wacker Drive, 60601
p: (312)616-3663 www.houlihans.com
House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street, 60610
p: (312)923-2000 www.HOB.com
The Hunt Club 1100 N. State Street, 60610
p: (312)988-7887
www.huntclubchicago.com
A restaurant/sportsbar with a twist, located in the "hip Gold Coast,"
offering a tasty menu, 16 TV's and late night dancing.
Houston's 612 N. Rush Street, 60611
p: (312)649-1121
Joy of Ireland's Irish Tea Room 700 N. Michigan Avenue
p: (312)664-7290
Klay Oven
414 N. Orleans, Chicago, 60610
312-527-3999, email:
klayoven@gmail.com
This elegant, yet informal environment was designed to create a warm and
inviting dining place which offers the ideal getaway for business lunch or
relaxed dining experience.
The cuisine introduced by Klay Oven gives Chicago a new world of finest
Indian cooking. At Klay Oven, we emphasize quality, freshly cooked food
prepared to order, using healthy, low fat methods of virtually greaseless
cooking in the centuries of old Clay Oven (Tandoor) and the Indian Wok (karhai).
Freshest ingredients are used to create harmony of subtle flavors, tastes
and colors. There is something so very satisfying about Indian cookery,
more so when it is freshly cooked.
Kinzie Street Chophouse 400 N. Wells Street, 60610
p: (312)822-0191
La Cantina Grill
1911 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60616
312-842-1911, email:
lacantinagrill@hotmail.com
Mexican Eatery with famous margaritas & sangria, awarded by the Chicago
Tribune & Chicago Magazine
Lawry's The Prime Rib 100 E. Ontario Street, 60611
p: (312)787-5000
Le Passage and The
Drawing Room
937 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL 60622
Email: info@lepassage.com
Re-Opening November 9, 2007, featuring a 55-seat culinary cocktail lounge
dedicated to top-flight wines and a classic cocktail menu created by
Master Mixologist Bridget Albert and shared small plate dining with an
American contemporary menu. After dinner and drinks it is hard to resist
the beckoning beat of Le Passage’s Discotheque, which has revived itself
as the top Gold Coast nightclub destination.
Hours of Operation:
The Drawing Room at Le Passage: Wed-Sun 4pm to 4am, 5 am on Saturdays.
Le Passage Discotheque: Thu-Sun, 9pm to 4am, 5 am on Saturdays.
Mado
1647 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
773-342-2340
A new Bucktown restaurant featuring Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is
run by chefs Rob Levitt and his wife Allison. They scour green markets to
buy fresh produce and meat, searching for the highest quality as well as
responsibly-grown ingredients.
Mambo Grill 412 N. Clark Street, 60610
p: (312)467-9797
MASCK Restaurant
730 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield IL 60015
847-236-1400, artemis@ylunch.com
Contemporary American Cuisine in the heart of the popular North Shore area
ofDeerfield, Illinois
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant 41 E. Chestnut - Corner of Rush Street, 60611
p: (312)397-9500
www.mccormickandschmicks.com
McDonald's Water Tower Place 835 N. Michigan Avenue, 60611
p: (312)649-5562
