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Booked 2 times todayWent there on a snowy night in January, and despite the crazy weather, the service was very attentive. Great place for basic Thai Food at a good price. Each of us really liked our meals which came with generous portion sizes (definitely enough for leftovers). Would have been better if they served alcohol, but their fruity hot tea hit the spot. More
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Great food and service will definitely be coming back soon!!!! More
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Beet appetizer is unique and delicious. Great before theater choice. More
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The food was great and the service was excellent. The ambiance was amazing More
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Lovely service. Well mixed martini. Delicious food. More
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I've only been to South Branch for lunch but have been there many times and for a combination of business lunches and lunch with friends. The food is good, it's busy but not so loud that it makes it difficult to have a conversation. For this last visit our server seemed not very keen on a menu substitution but it worked out and the kitchen was able to accommodate. More
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Had dinner before a play and was pleasantly surprised by a menu with variety and an excellent waiter. Will definitely dine there again. More
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Our go-to place came through for last-minute reservations on Valentines Day. Great food and great service as usual! More
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A great place for a business lunch in the Loop. We loved the grilled cheese tomato soup combo. Very professional service. More
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The food and service were outstanding. For Valentines Day they offered a dinner option for two. You had a choice of Lobster or cheese ravioli, Porterhouse steak With truffle mash potatoes and a dessert. Definitely a place to go on a date More
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This was my second time at 312 and it did not disappoint again! The service and food is outstanding. I would highly recommend 312 to anyone! More
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Great food and great service. Our server Mayra was great. More
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Went to celebrate my friend’s birthday before seeing Hamilton. Perfect location, great service, and excellent food. More
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We had a great experience on Valentine's day at Petterino's! The Pappardelle Bolognese and the short ribs were both fabulous! We didn't have apps because the meal itself is plenty. Great service as well. We'll be back for sure! More
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Very friendly stuff, nice atmosphere very delicious food More
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Always reliable and good place for a business lunch. Quick and good food. More
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Waitress was on point and attentive. Cocktail was scrumptious. Food was delectable. More
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Food was delicious, however disappointed at the end. I was initially told they had a special 837 member pricing for a bottle of 2014 Resonnance Pinot Noir. I was told it was $30 off the regular price. I asked how much the regular price was and The waiter initially said the cost was $115. So I assumed it would be $85 after the discount. After the bottle was brought to our table, but before opening, I was informed the regular price was $135. So again I calculated the discounted cost would be $105 after the member discount of $30. I wasn’t happy about the price increase but agreed to go ahead with the wine. When the bill arrived, the wine was listed as $135. Upon inquiry, my husband was told $135 price was after the $30 member discount. RIDICULOUS! More
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Midland Social Club has suitable spacing of tables and high backed chairs to make a business meal sufficiently private. The food is interesting and tasty, the service is helpful but not hovering. I'll go back for more meals in the coming year. More
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It was delicious. A Russian restaurant, so we ordered Russian food for the most part. I started with the borscht which was fantastic. My entrée was stuffed cabbage with carrot salad~very good. It was especially nice because it was a pre-concert dinner for a night of Russian music at CSO. The service was good; the food was very good, and beautifully presented. Service was excellent. More
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Love this place, they have awesome margaritas and great service! Their tacos are a fusion of authentic mexican food with a little bit of a modern twist to them. The red salsa is sooooo good, I could eat that on everything. When we go we normally check to see if Karla or Raul are in, they make the experience even better. You wont regret coming in here at all. More
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Delicious lunch with seasonal menu. More
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Everyone was great and helpful More
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Zach is the man! Best cocktail of the night. The couples cocktail definitely made valentines day...productive More
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What a great night. We enjoyed everything. Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful evening. More
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recommend the Salmon. Food was excellent and and the service was attentive . More
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Pre-theater meal. More
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Very attentive and friendly experience. Quite a variety of great food. More
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Great atmosphere, HUGE variety of food choices -- something for everyone! Fresh, colorful, tasty food -- this is a really great place. Our server was rude, unattentive, and seemed to have some issue with our table, even though we were just a small group of three chatting quietly. We were polite and nice to her -- maybe she was just having a bad night. No big deal -- it was a great place! More
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Congenial ambience, reasonably priced entrees ( my risotto was excellent) and ACROSS THE STREET FROM LYRIC OPERA! Will go here again. More
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Great restaurant. Service was perfect and food delicious. Open, bright and noise level was good so to be able to have a business discussion. More
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The Berghoff has been our go to place to meet with friends for dinner before the CSO or for lunch to refuel while spending the day downtown. A family tradition for a very long time. More
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Great place for a drink and apps. Perfect place for a date! More
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The food and ambiance at Elephant and Castle is always great. The menu includes something for everyone. Our server was very professional and efficient. More
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Love the decor. Waiter was friendly. Not enough staff, have to wait a while for service. Many selection of alcohol drink menu. Wish have more choice for non alcohol beverage. Steak was great not a big fan on the fries More
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Great food, spectacular service an overall excellant dinner for a romantic time or with a group of friends More
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Our waitress was very attentive, service was great and food was amazing. We had a wonderful experience. More
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Stayed in the Virgin hotel and ate here for breakfast. Had the American breakfast, simple, but very good. Will come back here next winter if they offer the elf dinner! Missed it in 2018. More
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Nice. Nothing special for anniversary. Would go again. Good waiter. Good food and wine More
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We celebrated Valentine's day at P.J. Chang's. The food was great, the service was great and they had a Valentine's special 4 course meal for $25 per person. This was an outstanding value. A touch that really impressed me was in the men's restroom they has a basket with blank Hallmark Valentine's card's and a stack of P.J. Chang's ballpoint pens. With a note that if anyone forgot to give their Valentine a card feel free to take one. Nice touch. More
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Our server Jordan was great, very friendly & attentive without being overbearing. More
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a bit confusing trying to decide whether i am at an italian inspired restaurant, a sushi restaurant, or something different. The sushi, some of the best I have had in a long time, and was presented very well. Drinks were good, but a bit overpriced... and meal was good, with my pork chop and her salmon being cooked nicely, but description vs delivery was different. A great spot, and the food was good... was it 40 dollar per entree good? ehhhh... More
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I love this place. The amount and quality of food you get for the price is very good. More
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Good ambiance: Cozy, friendly, with a vibe. Great service! Food was meh..., to be honest. I would come back and recommend it, overall. More
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Our server was amazing! More
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I am once again amazed at the quality of the food. Excellent appetizers, salads, and pub burgers. Even the French fries are excellent. A great place to meet for business lunches and certainly family friendly at lunch and dinner. More
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Our waitstaff person , Elizabeth was informative , attentive and very courteous. She recommended the ribs and they were very good ! More
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We had so much fun in the dome! The service was great and the food was delicious. More
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The Mid America Club is sure worthy of an encore on my Chicago trip! I'm always pleased with the quality of food and service here. Stunning view up there to boot. I will be back. 😇 More
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We have dined twice in the last 3 weeks at Free Rein, both times before attending performances nearby. Both meals were outstanding! We we given a tasty amuse bouche before the meal; it was beautifully fried and presented on a small spoon - very enjoyable. On both occasions, we started with raw oysters. these were from New Brunswick and were perfect - ice cold, pristinely fresh, with a touch of brine. We both had loup de mer for our main course; it was cooked medium rare, just as it should have been! The chef clearly knows how to handle fish and seafood! Bread service included 2 options with butter. We indulged. Service was willing and professional. We will return again soon. Thank you. More
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The food was fantastic and the service was super accommodating. Will definitely be coming back. More
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Overall experience was good and fun. I wish it was on the rooftop or at a higher level than the lobby, so I hope that they’ll consider that in the future. My few negatives were the fact that there was not enough filling in the macarons (the two halves should not be touching as pictured); and that the tea selection is fairly light if you don’t like black tea. I generally avoid black teas, especially Earl Grey, but the Earl Grey was fantastic. In a big picture sense: these are very very minor details. More
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Waiter disappeared when it was time to order. Did not tell us they validated parking for a discount. Great food, poor communication More
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Food was great! Large servings, good spice, great flavor. Service was super accommodating. I definitely would go back for more! More
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Very enjoyable meal and experience and very close to the Chicago Theatre. Our waiter was great and made it a fun evening. Had the classic pot pie and was not disappointed. My wife had salmon with asparagus risotto and it was also very good. More
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We were doing Open House Chicago and needed a rest and sustenance, the drinks and food were wonderful and the chairs perfect for our tired feet. Our server was very sweet and accommodating. He even told us some of the hotels history. 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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First visit for our boys 5 and 8 years old. They loved it! Food was good and the volcano dessert was spectacular! 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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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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Your mini escape. The evening that stands out from all the rest. For a whole new way to experience Chicago, come aboard the elegant Odyssey. Fine dining, upscale DJ entertainment and a sophisticated ambiance – all with the stunning Chicago skyline as your backdrop.
You’ll enjoy creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh, on board daily by our culinary team. Dance to the music or sit back and relax as Chicago’s famous skyscrapers drift past your window. It all combines for an experience unlike anything else in the city.
Perfect for parties of 2-200, Odyssey has private space and customized cruises available. Cruising year-round on the Chicago River.
Weeknight dinner cruises including all taxes & fees start at approximately $169 per person. Weekend fireworks dinner cruises start at approximately $217 per person.
*This page does not reflect our full availability.
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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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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
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
The Valentines experience was fantastic. Excellent and fun service. More
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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.
