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1. Tre Dita
4.8
Exceptional(1227)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 157 times today
Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. Whether you're booking in the dining room at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy the full menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is also available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.
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2. Le Colonial - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(8084)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vietnamese • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 108 times today
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere perched on Oak Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.
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3. Gibsons Italia
4.9
Exceptional(4377)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 185 times today
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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4. Tavern on Rush
4.6
Exceptional(3713)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 73 times today
Tavern On Rush is the premier dining destination for steaks & seafood in Chicago. The upscale, contemporary steakhouse features multi-level seating, private dining, a bustling bar, and Chicago's favorite outdoor patio.
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5. BLVD Steakhouse
4.3
Awesome(3056)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 53 times today
BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.
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6. Chicago Cut Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(10138)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 126 times today
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of Chicago’s most iconic dining experiences in a city that boasts dozens of options for steak-centric dining. Our downtown Chicago steakhouse offers guests a selection of signature, USDA-certified prime beef that is hand-cut and dry-aged on site. Our curated menu also features fish, shellfish, chops and a selection of unique side dishes and appetizers. In addition to delicious martinis and specialty cocktails, Chicago Cut offers a wine list with more than 600 bottles that has been highlighted Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine. Our dining area features a lively bar scene, vibrant red velvet banquettes and spacious dining tables, private dining options and beautiful, sweeping views of the Chicago River. In the warm months, we also open our sprawling outdoor dining patio, which makes Chicago Cut an excellent spot for an outdoor brunch, lunch or dinner reservation along the river.
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7. North Pond
4.9
Exceptional(4850)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 40 times today
Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style. We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses. North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm. Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe. We do not offer valet parking.Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables. All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room. We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.
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8. The Walnut Room - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(7836)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 11 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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9. Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago
4.7
Exceptional(9329)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 118 times today
Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with easy access to parking, major hotels, and convention centers.
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10. South Branch
4.6
Exceptional(1266)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 50 times today
One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

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