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1. The Walnut Room - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(7824)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 31 times today
For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show. Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.
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2. Duck Duck Goat
4.7
Exceptional(5758)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 124 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.
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3. Beatrix - Fulton Market
4.8
Exceptional(2712)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Loop
Booked 110 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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4. The Publican
4.6
Exceptional(5938)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 55 times today
An homage to oysters, pork and beer, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall. Chef-Partner Paul Kahan has developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with hand-selected and sustainably-raised fish, seafood and pork.Patio seating is first come, first served. Walk-ins are always welcome!
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5. Parlor Pizza Bar - River North
4.7
Exceptional(940)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 62 times today
For more information please email info@parlorchicago.com . Entire party must be present to be seated.
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6. Porter Kitchen and Deck
4.7
Exceptional(338)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 73 times today
Porter, located on the Chicago River, features classic American cuisine in an elegant and relaxed setting. The expansive lunch, dinner and bar selections include entrées, fresh seafood, salads and sandwiches — including some of Four Corners' signature favorites. Additionally, the bar serves craft beers, wines and classic cocktails that pair perfectly with the cuisine.
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7. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(5486)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 48 times today
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over Enjoy the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. An extensive wine list, classic cocktail list and selection of impressive signature desserts accompany the menu of fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Happy Hour Sun-Thurs, 3-6pm.
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8. Happy Camper Pizza - Old Town
4.7
Exceptional(629)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 40 times today
Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian for entry. A valid ID is required for guests age 21+.A chic, outdoorsy pizza haven located in Old Town. Happy Camper boasts a décor that includes Airstream trailers, neon renditions of the Great Lakes, warm wooden accents, and tire swing seating around the bar. A wide variety of colorful pizzas and delicious appetizers await you.F*ckin' Charity Bingo on Sundays at 1:30pm is sat on a first come first serve basis. All reservations will be sat in the non-bingo area.We cannot guarantee inside or outside seating.Neighborhood ordinances require our patio to close by 12am. Your table is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, Happy Camper reserves the right to cancel your reservation. If you are dining when inclement weather occurs your food will be packed and given your bill. You are more than welcome to head to the bar afterward.
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9. Benihana - Chicago, IL
3.8
Excellent(2667)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown / Loop
Booked 45 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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10. Monarch & Lion
4.4
Awesome(125)
Price: Moderate
• British • Streeterville
Booked 16 times today
Join us for a pint and elevated British and American pub fare, including modern takes on traditional fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and Chicken and Paneer Tikka Masala.

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