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1. Oliver's
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4.8
Exceptional(34)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Loop
Booked 9 times today
Located in Chicago’s South Loop, Oliver’s is a neighborhood gem inspired by the elegance of Hollywood’s golden age. Our cozy, candle-lit space channels the charm of 1930s supper clubs with velvet seating and vintage artwork. The menu offers a fresh take on timeless favorites—steaks, seafood, indulgent vegetarian dishes, and decadent desserts—crafted with care and quality ingredients. At the bar, classic cocktails get a modern twist, celebrating the art of mixology. Whether you're here for a casual night out or a special celebration, Oliver’s is where great food, drinks, and memories come together. We’ve saved you a seat.
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2. Lou Malnati's - South Loop
4.7
Exceptional(164)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 118 times today
No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located on South State Street in the South Loop of Chicago, Lou’s South Loop is convenient to the McCormick Center, Soldier Field and Grant Park. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy experience awaits ... whether you’ve been at a sporting event, sightseeing, or out for a night of jazz, Lou Malnati’s South Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.
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3. Tapas Valencia
4.8
Exceptional(2511)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • South Loop
Booked 2 times today
Located in Chicago’s South loop, we offer creative Spanish tapas, unique cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with walls adorned in multi-colored mosaic artwork reminiscent of the art of the great Spanish artists Joan Miro and Antoni Gaudí! Whether you’re dining with friends and family, exploring on a first date, or planning your next big event, Tapas Valencia is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. We carry on the tradition of great food and service that was started at our original location, Mesón Sabika in Naperville.
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4. Il Culaccino
4.4
Awesome(1130)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Loop
Booked 9 times today
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings. Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.
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5. Apolonia
4.6
Exceptional(31)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • South Loop
Booked 17 times today
This second restaurant from acclaimed chef Stephen Gillanders does not disappoint. At Apolonia, Gillanders skillfully explores the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with the same creative flair so many have come to love at S.K.Y., proving that all good things are worth the wait.
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6. Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
4.4
Awesome(4937)
Price: Very Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • South Loop
Booked 9 times today
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.
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7. Burger Bar Chicago
4.5
Awesome(662)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • South Loop
Booked 16 times today
American Ranchers know a thing or two about beef. When they tell us that Prime is the best, we just go with the flow and serve up the biggest, baddest Prime burgers around.
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8. Grant Park Bistro
4.3
Awesome(35)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 10 times today
Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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9. Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
4.5
Awesome(114)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 16 times today
Relaxed pizzeria and bar featuring hand tossed, Quad Cities style pizza, scratch-made comfort food, 100+ all-Midwestern beers, BYO salads with fresh ingredients, house-made pastas, great desserts and the most iconic mozzarella sticks in town.Fully retractable second-story rooftop ensures no rain can ruin your parade. Bottomless mimosas and brunch on weekends. For larger parties than reservations allow, please email rp4marketing@thefifty50.com with information and we will be happy to accommodate!**Gratuity of 18% will be added to groups of 5+ or subtotals of $125+
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10. Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick
4.4
Awesome(24)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 8 times today
Where food and sports collide just steps from McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena.Fatpour Tap Works is a polished casual spot built for fans of every kind. We’ll put the game on for any sport: local high school matchups, college rivalries, or pro men’s and women’s sports. If it’s on TV or streaming, we’ll have it on our massive screens near your table. Just steps from McCormick Place, Fatpour’s menu features elevated tavern classics, wood-fired pizzas, signature Fat Plates, and stacked burgers that satisfy the hunger of every man, woman, or person. Just look at our Fatpour burger—two grilled cheese sandwiches plus a burger. And that’s before you even get to the massive beer list, seasonal cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The ideal gameday atmosphere across from Wintrust Arena, Fatpour Tap Works makes the game better—even if your team loses, which happens a lot with Chicago sports. Your gameday starts here—where you can eat your feelings and leave whole again.

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