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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,222)Lincoln Park - 2
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(15,295)West Loop - 3
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(2,241)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,821)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
River Roast
Price: Expensive•American•4.5(3,424)River North (Chicago)
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Pizzeria Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,017)River North (Chicago) - 2
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(6,699)River North (Chicago) - 3
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(118)Downtown / Loop - 4
Gibsons Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,453)River North (Chicago) - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(459)Logan Square
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,293)River North (Chicago) - 2
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(5,889)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,379)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Adalina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(2,560)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(5,477)West Loop
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Ranalli's- West Loop
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.9(14)Ranalli's is a longstanding neighborhood pizza bar, which offers guests delicious pizzas, iconic apps, and great drinks in a comfortable and communal setting. Guests can enjoy a variety of specialty pizzas, signature 4C appetizers, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads along with craft beer and classic cocktails.
The space is lively and whimsical, featuring a dog-friendly outdoor sidewalk café and a custom mural by local artist Anthony Lewellen. It's a great spot for friends and family to gather and enjoy a tradition of legendary pizza and memories to come. In addition to a sit-down dining experience, Ranalli's offers carryout and delivery seven days a week.Nancy's Pizza - West Loop
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.9(93)Nancy's Pizza, the iconic Chicago brand that invented the stuffed pizza, has finally arrived in the heart of Chicago's restaurant district at 1000 West Washington in the West Loop. We have a story to tell, and we're telling it in a swanky spot that pays homage to its 1971 roots. While the menu is dominated by the brand's famous stuffed pizza, Nancy's offers a variety of pizza styles, including thin crust and "rustic" pizza, along with chef-created salads, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Most importantly, every item on the menu is made with only the freshest ingredients, and the comfortable bar features a selection of craft, imported and domestic beer (rotated seasonally) on draft and in bottles, signature cocktails and a nice selection of wine. The restaurant's design evokes the 1970s in tasteful surroundings with winks at retro design including lots of wood veneer, wallpaper that varies from flocked and geometrically patterned to an homage to Andy Warhol in the men's roo
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(5,477)Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. The stylish space is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively. The easy elegance of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for the inventive American cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's product-driven, seasonal menu showcases the purity and quality of the ingredients, letting both the ingredients and his passion for what he does shine through. Sepia celebrates tradition – with a modern twist.
To book reservations of 7 or larger, please email info@sepiachicago.com!Saigon Sisters
Price: Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(1,115)Listed as one of the Best New Restaurants by Chicago Magazine, Saigon Sisters Restaurant has captured the attention of both the Chicago food media and dining public with its uniquely innovative approach to traditional Vietnamese cuisine. For lunch, Saigon Sisters is a quick and easy casual stop for traditional and updated Vietnamese street food including: popular pho, banh mi, banh bao and spring rolls.
For dinner, Saigon Sisters offers full-service dining experience with modern culinary flair to the classic Vietnamese street food recipes of owner Mary Nguyen Aregoni. With "downtown" hip, minimalist interior and walls exhibiting original works by local contemporary artists, the unique Asian dining spot goes one step further by offering an impressive beverage selection including wines, artisanal beers, sake and specialty signature cocktails.
Mart Anthony's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,776)A third generation, old-school Italian restaurant serving classic family recipes like Braciole, Stuffed Artichoke, Tortellini Romano and more. A hidden gem of Chicago, but once you know... you know.Slightly Toasted
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(15)Award-winning cocktail and bourbon bar that is home to one of largest whiskey collections in Chicago with over 900 selections, 30+ private barrels, and 200+ vintage and rare bottles. Also home to 18 taps & 80+ cans of craft beer, and chef-driven comfort food.
Alla Vita
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(2,542)Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients.
Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.Elske
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,302)OUTDOOR DINING: Our patio is uncovered and seating is weather dependent. We are not able to move reservations indoors in the case of inclement weather.
DIETARY: We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten, dairy, nut/peanut, & shellfish free diets. If any guests in your group have restrictions not listed above, or multiple restrictions, email us at info@elskerestaurant.com before booking, as we may not be able to accommodate.
ABOUT: Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room, all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting, is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.
Tanoshii - West Loop
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.7(808)Est. 2014 - family owned & operated
Restaurant Week Menu available all of February!
Try our unique omakase where our chefs will work around your restrictions to course out a mix of traditional, and non-traditional, fare. With signature dishes like our fish & chips and bluefin truffle sashimi, dressed nigiri pieces, and our off menu "special rolls" (including vegetarian options). Otherwise, order from the menu with many small-bite options, nigiri/sashimi, maki, entrees, or order the special rolls à la carte. We pride ourselves on our fish quality.
We have a full bar, which features a full selection of Japanese whisky, sake, cocktails, and more.
(We have no affiliation with any other Tanoshii and Sushi Mike, and are completely separate)Gaijin
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.8(169)Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving.
Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service.
The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.
We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!
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- KKaylaDenver / Colorado •4 reviews5.0Dined todayAba has fantastic service and incredible food and drinksMore infoAba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop•4.8
- SSofiaChicago / Illinois •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoWent for happy hour and it was pretty decent! With a selection of of wines, beers and cocktails for $8-$12!!More infoHIDE + SEEKPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• West Loop•4.6
- LLuisVIPLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWhat a great experience! We had an amazing time at the bar—Aiden was a true professional, guiding us through the menu and crafting one of the best experiences I’ve had at Rosemary since they opened four years ago. The whole team was incredibly warm and welcoming. Huge thanks to Petros and Rocky for making us feel right at home. If you're visiting soon, don’t miss the clams with ramp butter—it’s the perfect seasonal dish. Thank you, Rosemary team! Always a great time.More infoRose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop•4.8
- SScottVIPCharlotte •26 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat Food! Love the outdoor patio as the noise level inside was intenseMore infoGirl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop•4.7
- JJessChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoYellowtail Jalapeño….. divine. The Prix Fixe lunch special was a great way to try classic Nobu dishes without breaking the bank. Everything from atmosphere to presentation to flavorrrrr was 10/10. Ya’ll ate. Period :PMore infoNobu ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• West Loop•4.5
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While once primarily an industrial district lined with warehouses, the Chicago West Loop has experienced a major transformation in recent years. Home to "Restaurant Row" and easily accessible using public transit, this neighborhood is now one of the trendiest (and tastiest) neighborhoods in Chicago. You can experience a variety of dining experiences along "Restaurant Row" from a burger and beer at a pub or upscale diner to a number of fine dining options. This stretch also includes sushi, tapas, sports bars, coffee shops and cocktail lounges. You really can have it all here. For dessert, you can always stop by a French or Greek bakery to pick up a fresh pastry, or head to one of the local donut shops.
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Dog friendly restaurants in West Loop include Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago, Bar Siena - West Loop and Beatrix - Fulton Market
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