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We booked Trattoria 10 as a pre dinner experience before seeing Hamilton (the theatre is a 3 minute walk away). Although down below ground, the setting and ambience are lovely. A really friendly welcome and fantastic service. And as for the food....all freshly prepared and delicious- a real gem of a restaurant! More
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We did the all you can eat - so good and such a good value! Service was great - staff super attentive. Will definitely be back soon! More
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Had the special salad and it was great. I ordered chicken on it. More
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Great dining experience!!! More
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Waiter was terrific! Great food. More
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Big fan of Remington's. Their lunch services is quick but not rushed, and the food is always very good. More
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Great location across from Millennium Park. Our reservation for two was 4:30 PM on a Tuesday, before the rush, so it was quiet when we arrived with only a few customers there. Friendly welcome from host staff, instantly comfortable environment. Loved the decor, black & white tile flooring lent a vintage feel. Lighting was quite low in the back section where we were seated, but not too much - it felt cozy and we could could still read the menu just fine. Our server and other wait staff were very attentive and helpful, but not intrusive - just right. The food was outstanding, beautifully presented but not overly fussy - again, just right. We split everything. Pretzel appetizer with beer cheese dip was very good. Loved the super greens salad. A hint of lemon brightened the green goddess dressing. We each had one glass of white wine. I'm the farthest thing from a connoisseur, but the the Shady Lane Cellars pinot gris I chose was crisp and delicious - just what I love. We had the halibut special, pan-seared with morel mushrooms and asparagus and battered squash blossoms. The fish was perfection with a deliciously light sauce that was the perfect enhancement for both fish and veggies. Loved the morels and especially the delicate squash blossom topping it all off, an extra special treat. All together it was an outstanding dish. Caramel mousse for dessert with some kind of chocolate pecan crunchy stuff. Very good, but not a wow. Timing of service was perfect, as if they timed each course with our pace, not theirs - not too fast, not too slow, but just right. Notice the themes? Delicious. Perfection. Just right. A wonderful spot for dinner before seeing Hamilton right around the corner. Would highly recommend the Gage. My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that the entree and dessert portions were a bit on the small side. Granted, we shared. but overall, I left feeling that I had eaten, but was definitely not full. Maybe that's a good thing. :-) More
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The staff was very attentive, the food was delicious and the overall experience was just wonderful. More
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Pre-theater dinner - perfect spot. I hadn't been back to "312" since probably closer to when it first opened! I was very pleasantly surprised. My boss often has business breakfasts there too. More
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We come to the restaurant at least once a week. Absolutely LOVE it. We usually have Paul as our server but on Tuesday had the opportunity to meet Shelly. What a WONDERFUL lady. The food in the restaurant is ALWAYS outstanding but the people who work there and make it all happen is their real secret. A nicer group of professionals you could not meet. RUN, don't walk to Catch-35!! More
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Our server, Hectar, was excellent! We thank him so much! More
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The food was amazing !! More
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My daughter and I had dinner at Russian Tea Time just prior to going to The Auditorium Theater. It was a great meal! We each had a vodka flight... which you really must try! We then split the Russian Tea Time Platter. This was a great deal and gave us a chance to try a wide variety of their delicious dishes. Our fav's were the carrot salad and beet caviar, potato vareniki, the stuffed cabbage and the beef stroganoff. Everything was delicious, but these stood out for us. Don't miss dessert... the honey cake is widely recommended, but we actually preferred the Kalinda Malinka! Their signature Black Currant tea was also yummy. We will be back! More
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Enjoyed the lunch and atmosphere. Needs a little touch up in the booths. More
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Good food. Great atmosphere. Nice and quiet so we could converse and actually hear each other. A beautiful way to end the evening after seeing a fantastic performance of Hamilton across the street at the CIBC. Thanks Chicago for a very fine dining experience. More
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Great experience - birthday card and dessert for son Noticeably loud More
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Seafood pasta dish had great sauce...scallops tasted fishy. Prime beef sandwich was smothered in too much mozzarella but flavorful. More
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noise was high and a little bright in there for an Irish pub. Did you guys re-paint? I haven't been in there for along time, so it seemed a bit different...not liking the change much. More
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As always Petterino’s is a great place for dinner but especially for Monday Night Live we had a wonderful time the service & food was good and friendly More
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It was our first time in Chicago and you offered great food and service. Our server Adrian was awesome!!! Great dining experience. Keep it up! More
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This is an outstanding new healthy alternative to the loop dining scene. They have great vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and other alternatives. It is an eclectic menu with delicious food. Bravo! More
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This is an extraordinary restaurant that I somehow have missed in Chicago. The food is extraordinarily good from someone who has been to some of the best restaurants in Italy. I would go there 3 nights a week if practical!! The food was 99%ile, specially the pasta and the meats, including the lamb and the veal chop. The service was provided by one of the very best waiters I have ever had, his middle name was Joel, and I will request him in the future. Last, perhaps this was my error, but I ordered a Sicilian wine, and I have had some great ones, but the one's that we enjoyed were not the best. Nonetheless, they have a great wine list and I will move north from now on. You might not expect this restaurant to be so exceptional in the "Italian Village," but do not miss this Chicago restaurant! More
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Great evening, food and service. The chef is creative and portions are value priced right. A perfect place for a weeknight dinner where one needn’t speak loudly over the din to their dinner mates. Only issue was the airflow by windows was chilly for some. More
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This was such a unique experience. You have a private experience with all of the restaurant perks. More
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We went pre-performance and the place was hosting an ABA happy hour, so it was loud... But the wait staff could not have been more excellent, the food was good, and the interior beautiful. Will come again. The goat cheese starter alone makes me want to come back. More
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the noise level was too high for me BUT the service was great!! More
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Very charming restaurant. Our server was most attentive. Food was delicious and quite plentiful. We look forward to visiting again! More
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The staff were lovely! Our first time there and definitely not our last! More
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Gray service! We got seated right away even before our reservations. Food was amazing! A lot of vegetarian and paleo options! More
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Loved it. Hoping for more vegetarian taco options. More
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Still one of the best places to host a business breakfast in the city! More
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Really wanted us to sit down at the reservation time and leave the bar area. Good meal, ordered steak, lamb, oysters and sushi. Everyone was happy. More
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Our waitress was GREAT! The food was amazing! We'll most definitely be back. More
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I have enjoyed lunching at Terzo Piano ever since it opened. The food is fresh, interesting, and always delicious. I have brought a couple of friends with very strict dietary requirements and you have always been most accommodating. Your wait staff is excellent and your views are stunning! More
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Love this place - just a bit loud when you’re trying to have a conversation. More
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Great food and great service. We love the cucumber tomato caprese salad and any of their pizzas are great! We always enjoy going there. More
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I enjoyed a nice birthday dinner at this location on April 7, 2019. It was nice and clean. The ingredients were fresh, and so was the protein choice. The atmosphere wasn't loud to were you have to yell to hear each other, it was a nice tone. The service was good. Polite servers and staff. The location was so convenient because it is right off the cta train station Washington and Wabash. Also while I was there eating a larger group came in about 12-15, and I liked that they were able to seat them immediately. FYI, being able to use open table for reservations really helped out a lot. Thanks for a nice atmosphere Flattop Grill. I had a nice time. Lanisha More
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Went with coworkers for casual business dinner after an event. Great drink selection, comfortable seating and lighting. Food was very good, came out exactly as ordered. Service was a little slow in my opinion. Would go back. More
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The reception lady does not seems to care about guest, she did not greet guest. The waiter is very nice, though only meet once, he recognized me, and lead me to the table, he asked the reception lady which table, she said I don’t care, seems so strange. Anyway I think may be I am not welcomed. More
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A must visit when you’re in Chicago. Staff is wonderful and the food is authentic. More
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I'm so glad we found this spot - we joked that we needed an Irish pub (we were coming from a very long day at Star Wars Celebration), and we found one! The food was all incredible (and really well priced), and our server very kindly saved us from ordering two of those giant shepherd's pies (one was more than enough, and it was delicious). This was a great spot to bring my cousins and their young children, too. Overall, this was a great experience and we'll definitely be back. More
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The view is amazing! More
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It was great except they were slow with meat More
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Best breakfast spot all trip! Wonderful vibe and staff! More
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The food is always very good but they are S L O W. For some occasions this can be a good thing as you don't feel rushed but for business lunches they just don't seem to understand. The patio is one of my favorite outdoor dining spaces in Chicago. More
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This was the BEST MEAL I’ve had this year. I travel all over the country and eat at some amazing restaurants. Leaving only great reviews of my experiences (or not great experiences: which are few) This place has been open in Chicago since October 2018 and why have I not been here yet? I love Thai fusion and this is one of my favorites!! I highly recommend (if you like hot) The Papaya Salad, Panang Chicken Curry and the Fried Roti for desert!! So since I eat out often I hardly eat the whole meal. I alway leave food on my plate no matter where I go. However the portion sizes were fair for the price and NO food was left at this dining experience. I think of this place when I travel and hope to find something close and I haven’t yet! So it makes me want to go back when I’m home for lunch or dinner. The menu was huge with many delicious options that I must try so eating there several times a month is going to be no problem! Highly recommend going to this place!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More
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Really enjoyed the food. Benihana has exceptional food and hibachi dinners are some of our favorites. A little unorganized at check in, but overall a great experience More
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The goat was great. The spice on the jerk chicken was spot on More
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Nice bar and great service More
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This was our second visit to State & Lake for a dinner before a show. They’re in tune enough to ask if you’re seeing a show, presumably to keep you on task if you can’t keep yourself on task. Our reservation was for 5:15 and our show was 7:30, that gave us plenty of time to lazily make our way through 2 cocktails and to appetizers prior to ordering our entrees. Recommend the Burrata & House made Guanciale as a cold starter, the Aged Cheddar Soft Pretzel as a hot start, the 72 Hr Local Short Rib “Steak” & the Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel as mains. Would recommend reservations - we arrived about 20 mins early for ours, figuring we’d just sit at the bar before the reservation time & the place was empty but for about 6 ppl at the bar, but the hostess brought us right to the table. Well by 5:30-6, there wasn’t an empty table. More
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I moved to Chicago about 6 months ago and I had an Uber driver tell me this was a great place to visit. I’m so mad it took me so long to get here! Visited here with an old friend and it was absolutely amazing! Michelle was our server, made great recommendations! And the views? Wow! Great views of Chicago and the river. I’ll definitely be back! More
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Its a little strange to eat here if you arent at a high due to the couches being so low and coffee tables serve as an eating table? but its worth the trip. Views are AMAZING and outdoor patio is lovely More
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Service was pleasant if a bit slow. Food and cocktail specials were very good. Convenient location with city ambiance...we will return. More
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Service personnel and food were excellent. More
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Great food, great prices, great views, and great service! Will definitely be back! More
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Very good time. The food and the service was amazing. We would come again. More
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Location is amazing More
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Very pleasant experience. I went with my wife on a weekday which meant that we were the only Tea Service customers (at our reserved time anyhow). We were given a table by the window with a beautiful view of the Chicago river. The food was excellent. I found it to be a very interesting twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea fair, while it did preserve the customary structure (scones, savories, sweats). One thing was that we felt the tea selection could have been a bit more generous and, if I wanted to be nitpicking, 'perfect' service would not have required us to ask for some more hot water. It should have come automatically ... but that is really just being perfectionist. All in all, very nice, and I will go there again. More
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Perfect treat for families. Kids love it. Excellent choices on menus. Variety. More
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Nice location , delicious and friendly. I recommend. More
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The service was very good, showed teamwork among the staff. We were going to the theater and they got us fed and out quickly. The salad of mango and jicama was exceptional, very tasty! We loved it. The entrees were good-the flank steak and the fried pork carnitas. The mole was average-lacking pep and taste, but the rest of the entree was very good. The ambiance leaves a little to be desired but all in all, a good experience. I would go back. More
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The food was very good and the location can't be beat on a warm summer night. The tables are right on the riverfront and we watched kayakers and boats float past as we dined. And joggers, bikers, and walkers streamed past on the riverwalk pathway, making this a terrific people-watching site as well. More
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Casual full-service restaurant with carryout and delivery. Creative American and Italian fare; award winning wine list and stuffed pizza.More
Inspired by the 'Main Stem' river district location, RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar delivers unparalleled service and breathtaking views of Chicago. The name RAISED, refers to many conceptual layers: the iconic bascule drawbridges that line the Chicago river, the river locks that raise the water for passing boats, and the elevation of the urban rooftop location. The name also draws inspiration from the urban gardener and the DIY hop grower, brew master, or wine maker with the notion of raised garden beds, hop plants and grape vines.
With an industrial aesthetic, eclectic style and raw finishes, raised welcomes locals and guests to enjoy the indoor/outdoor bar, open roof deck and private outdoor areas overlooking the scenic downtown Chicago River view.
We have raised the bar of service while encouraging you to enjoy the relaxed luxury atmosphere and to raise your glass in celebration to an unforgettable Chicago dining experience. More
First time at the sky deck and it couldn’t have been better!! Night time and private viewing with pizza! Wow! What a great experience. More
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Welcome to Sunny's Bar & Grill!
Sunny's is located in the Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown Chicago. We offer a breakfast buffet seven days a week; as well as classic items that make you feel right at home! Our lunch and dinner menu was created by our culinary team to cater to your needs.More
Discover Chicago Downtown / Loop
Chicago's downtown Loop district is a bustling center of commerce known for its historical scenery and unique urban culture. Located between Chicago Street and Harrison Street, the Loop is also home to numerous eateries that draw inspiration from across the world. Visitors to the Loop regularly enjoy Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and hot dogs. While these classic offerings have earned a reputation as Chicago's most popular foods, foodies and culinary experts are impressed by the Loop's hip restaurants that are revolutionizing the dining scene. Many small restaurants in the Loop offer upscale New American fare. New American dishes often consist of traditional American dishes that are fused with foreign flavors. People in search of romantic dining environments can enjoy upscale steakhouses. Small family-owned Southern and Eastern European restaurants are also popular in the Downtown/Loop area.
