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1. STK – Chicago
4.2
Awesome(6670)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 93 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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2. Bazaar Meat Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(628)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • River North (Chicago)
Booked 35 times today
THE JOSÉ ANDRÉS STEAKHOUSE - Enjoy Washugyu Ribeye, Rosewood Ribeye, Coffee Rubbed Wagyu Hanger Steak, and a carefully curated theater of José’s favorite shared plates. Bazaar Meat consistently wows its guests with thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive welcoming service. The Bazaar takes guests on an iconic sensory adventure of Michelin Star winning chef José Andres' Spanish roots, from Jamón Ibérico to Spanish Octopus, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible.Experience intimate & elegant dining ambience with an optional curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to the to prized Ribeyes aged to perfection. Enjoy José’s inventive take on carpaccio to the most tender rotisserie-style meat. Bazaar Meat offers unbeatable downtown views of the skyline and Chicago River with private dining and event spaces. Join us for a memorable date night, special occasion, and immersive kitchen view seating. Gluten free options available.
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3. Roanoke
4.5
Awesome(1573)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 61 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. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(673)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 49 times today
Located in Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling offers a captivating steakhouse diningexperience. Chef Partner is James Beard Award-winning Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldlyperspective and decades of wood-fired cooking. With our live-fire show kitchen, prime steaks, fresh seafoodand handcrafted cocktails, Kindling brings the warmth of the hearth to the heart of the city. It's the idealsetting for pre-theatre dinner, a large group business lunch, and after-work happy hour at the bar.Follow us on social @kindlingchicago & @chefsawyer!
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5. The Grillroom
4.5
Awesome(3188)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loop
Booked 12 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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6. La Bella Trattoria
4.2
Awesome(111)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 4 times today
La Bella Trattoria is a bold Italian restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, located inside a historic landmark building at 120 W Monroe, the restaurant pairs historic elegance with modern style. Our restaurant serves traditional Italian and Italian-American dishes, specialty cocktails, and fine wines in a lively, stylish setting. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, after-work happy hour, or for our pre-theater menu before a show.Parking validation is available for guests dining on weekdays after 3 p.m. and weekends at the 172 W Madison St. parking garage—just $5 for 5 hours of parking, ideal before catching a show in the Theatre District.For Private Dining & Catering Inquiries please visit our website!

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