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- OTOpenTable DinervipChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was absolutely amazing!!! Our service was wonderful as well! We were celebrating my birthday, and kept talking about how me and my fiancé are getting married next week. The server brought all 5 of us champagne, ice cream, and cake slice on the house for celebration! How wonderful. The espresso martinis are delicious. I ordered the scallops and risotto, they were cooked perfectly.More infoOcean Prime - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Loop•4.8
- MFMarinaFChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Wonderful. I’m a tough food critic, food was great. Melt in your mouth filet and delicious creamed spinach.More infoSTK – ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)•4.3
- MMMichaelMvipMiami - Dade •23 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023A fun way to spend New Year's DAY! Live music, food & drink specials, & lots of locals...More infoShaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)•4.8
- BLBirdLadyvipChicago / Illinois •55 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023As usual, the food and service was great. My only complaint is that is was really cold in the dining room. But it's a great place for a holiday or birthday celebration or just a nice lunch or dinner with friends. We'll be back!More infoSmith & Wollensky Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023We always love dining here! We usually visit the location in Skokie, so this is our first time at this location. It’s much smaller but the service and food were still on point. We will definitely be back.More infoThe Hampton Social - StreetervillePrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.7
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Discover Lakeshore East
Dining in Lakeshore East gives you diverse options, from international cuisine to classic American. In the category of international food, choices include Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Italian while the area’s American fare is served in steakhouses, seafood restaurants and cafes. If you enjoy Middle Eastern food, then try the district’s baba ghanoush, Lebanese hummus tahini or the souvlaki chicken kebobs. The region’s Caribbean food includes items like Jamaican spice-rubbed pork, Caribbean-style lobster macaroni and cheese and coconut shrimp. When Italian food is the cuisine that you crave, you can order dishes like fettuccine alfredo, penne al pollo or lasagna. Lakeshore East’s American cuisine features plenty of classic fare including cheeseburger sliders, barbecue chicken quesadillas and patty melts.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Lakeshore East is Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.