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1. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(2014)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 224 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
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2. Cindy's Rooftop
4.4
Awesome(115)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 87 times today
Perched atop the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association hotel under a glass atrium, Cindy's welcomes guests with sweeping views of Millennium Park, the ever-changing blues of Lake Michigan, and beyond. Providing a remarkable backdrop for Top Chef contestant Executive Chef Kaleena Bliss and her inspired menu featuring local wild and seasonal produce and fresh seafood. With vibrant service, an all-season terrace, and an extensive beverage menu that intertwines naturally with the dishes, every detail of your experience is thoughtfully crafted to make a lasting memory. For private events: please reach out to cindysevents@caa.bokagrp.com.
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3. RPM Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1942)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 167 times today
Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the iconic Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Italian, it marks the third collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
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4. Bar Mar
4.6
Exceptional(1251)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • River North (Chicago)
Booked 125 times today
Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés' brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant.
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5. Gibsons Italia
4.9
Exceptional(4451)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 193 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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6. Tavern on Rush
4.6
Exceptional(3727)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 67 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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7. Chicago Cut Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(10157)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 121 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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8. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
4.9
Exceptional(17929)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 147 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers such as our 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.
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9. Wonderland at Tree House
4.3
Awesome(299)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 35 times today
✨ Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland—Chicago’s newest pop-up experience where curiosity leads to magic and every corner tells a story! 🌸💫 Think Mad Hatter tea parties, dreamy cocktails, oversized blooms, and photo ops straight out of your wildest imagination.From playful surprises to enchanting decor, Wonderland is the perfect escape for dreamers, romantics, and anyone craving a night unlike any other. Whether you're sipping a "Drink Me" potion or striking a pose with the Queen of Hearts, expect an unforgettable adventure full of charm and cheek.Bring your curiosity, your crew, and your best Wonderland look—it’s time to get wonderfully lost! 🐇
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10. Offshore Rooftop
4.3
Awesome(2802)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 95 times today
Offshore is a bright and airy rooftop bar open year-round on the third floor at the East end of Navy Pier. With collapsable floor to ceiling windows you get sweeping views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s city skyline. Our globally inspired menu features items from coast to coast that include light to substantial fares. Outdoor seating is not guaranteed! It is on a first come first served basis.21 years of age and older after 9pm daily.The last reservation is one hour before closing.

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