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Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Portage Park

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4.5
Awesome(1562)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 97 times today
Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.
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4.6
Exceptional(574)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Town
Booked 16 times today
Frontier's Executive Chef Brian Jupiter has created mouthwatering dishes celebrating American contemporary cuisine, blending game and other seasonal ingredients into classic and approachable fare.The seasonal dinner menu includes small plates, vegetables, sandwiches and entrees designed to share. Frontier’s menu also features 8-10 varieties of oysters to order a la carte with dinner, or to enjoy with a bottle of beer at the bar. Over the weekend, patrons may indulge in brunch offerings including a wide selection of Frontier signature dishes alongside traditional brunch items. Complimenting Frontier's savory menu items are unique wines by the glass & bottle, specialty craft cocktails including creative punches and frozen cocktails along with an array of draft, canned and bottled beer.Frontier is closed Monday & Tuesday but will open for private events along with Sunday evenings & weekday afternoons. Email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com to inquire today!
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4.3
Awesome(818)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeshore East
Booked 30 times today
Dining together allows us to better understand who we are, regardless of our social status. The food does not have to be elegant, complicated, or fancy. We find that busy people like simple food—the busier they are, the simpler the food. Our menu is straightforward, down-home Southern food with a few more contemporary dishes.Getting back to the table allows us to love and nurture each other and renew connections to our families—however they may be configured—in this diverse and ever-changing society. Such connections are crucial in a fast-paced world where we feel more disconnected every day. One of the best ways we know how to restore that daily balance is to sit down at our table.We should all think about returning to the sanctity of the table, where we can rebuild our families whether they be given or chosen, and reconnect with those we love and choose to love. Our table is a familiar, uncomplicated, friendly place where we can celebrate.
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4.2
Awesome(6635)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 123 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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4.9
Exceptional(606)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • River North (Chicago)
Booked 59 times today
STEAKHOUSE, REDEFINEDA carefully curated theater of shared plates, The Bazaar consistently wows its guests with ingeniously innovative cuisine, thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive yet unfussy service. The Bazaar takes guests on a wild sensory adventure born of José’s Spanish roots, both traditional and avant-garde, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible. Each location is completely unique, adding a fresh, ever-evolving intrigue to the world of The Bazaar.Underneath sparkling crimson chandeliers designed to mimic the flames of a volcano, sit for a curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to the prized vaca vieja, or ribeye aged to perfection. As the flames in the fire kitchen flicker, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind meal, from inventive takes on carpaccio to the most tender rotisserie-style meat. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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4.8
Exceptional(6183)
Price: Moderate
• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 37 times today
Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!
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4.4
Awesome(543)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 13 times today
GIOIA, [joy-ah] meaning joy in Italian, brings the joy of Italian cuisine to Chicago. Infusing the romance and traditions of Italy with the energy and sophistication of Chicago's West Loop.We open for dinner, nightly beginning at 5pm, for delicious dishes created by our own, Chef Cristiano Bassani. Check our social @gioiachicago for more!
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4.6
Exceptional(870)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 34 times today
From the team behind Chicago Q and Art Smith's Blue Door Kitchen, Blue Door Farm Stand dishes out globally inspired, farm-to-table American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reclaimed wood, a marble bar, and vintage chandeliers create a chic yet relaxed setting.We want consumers to view Blue Door Farm Stand as more than just a restaurant—we want them to become a BELIEVER in our philosophy.We believe the seasons should dictate what is on the table. We are committed to being part of our community and to having personal relationships with our purveyors. We believe in providing a warm and welcoming space for our guests to enjoy wholesome delicious food.Our customers should associate Blue Door with top quality service and products in an environment that harkens back to simpler times when seasons dictated what was on the table, when people shared a sense of community, and when the human element was present in every aspect of the brand experience.
A photo of Barrio restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2956)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 55 times today
Located In The Heart Of River North, At 65 West Kinzie Street, Dineamic Hospitality Added Its First Mexican Restaurant, Barrio, To The Hospitality Group'S Culinary Roster In 2017. A Creative Take On Traditional Mexican Fare With American Influences, Barrio Is A 6,000-Square-Foot Space Accommodating 200 Guests Indoors And Throughout Our 3 Private Dining Spaces And 70 Guests Amongst Our Expansive Outdoor Patio. Barrio Is Located Near The Chicago River, Right On The Cusp Of Downtown In River North.
A photo of The Grillroom restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3191)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loop
Booked 10 times today
Treat yourself to expertly crafted dishes, bold flavors and a stylish vibe at our modern Steakhouse in the heart of Chicago. We proudly serve Allen Bros. award winning steaks, the freshest seafood, pastas, and more. Enjoy steak and style all just steps away from the top hotels, theaters, shopping and the bustling business district.Having dinner before a show or event? 🎭We are located directly across the street from the CIBC theater & within close proximity to several surrounding venues including the Cadillac Palace Theater, Nederlander Theater and Chicago Theater. To ensure the dinner experience standards we pride ourselves on, please allow at minimum 1.5 hours for your reservation with us.• For 7:00 PM shows: please be seated by 5:45 PM• For 7:30 PM shows: please be seated by 6:15 PM• For 8:00 PM shows: please be seated by 6:45 PM After these times, pre-theater guests are welcome to enjoy offerings at the bar. We look forward to making your time with us special!

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  • AlaineVIP
    Austin •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was a perfect girls night out spot and their steak menu was just phenomenal! Our waitress, Monae, was so upbeat, fun, and wanted to make sure we were having the best time. Really appreciated her energy and attention to detail as well as the rest of the staff that tended to us! The steak and cocktails were absolutely delightful and the presentation of the food was beautifully done. Perfect spot for girls night out or celebrations!
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    STK – ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
    4.2
  • CarolynVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved the 20% theater discount but surprised by 5% service charge and mandatory 20% tip for three people! It works out to what we would have paid if left alone but I assume You have had issues with people not tipping?
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    Chef Art Smith's ReunionPrice: Moderate• American• Lakeshore East
    4.3
  • MariahVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great Easter buffet along with the service! Highly recommended people to come here
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    FrontierPrice: Expensive• American• West Town
    4.6
  • William
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Overall a very nice experience. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. Our table had scallops (a special); a steak salad, and a pasta dish. All were quite good, and portions were more than adequate. Had the pistachio cheesecake for dessert, which was excellent.
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    RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
    4.5
  • leslie
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 15, 2025
    Everything was terrific. The service, steaks and ambience were all exceptional. The small bites were good but I would skip them and focus on the meat. We had steak tartar, roast chicken, waygu ribeye and spinach. Portions were large and perfectly prepared. We would definitely go back.
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    Bazaar Meat ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• River North (Chicago)
    4.9
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