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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,166)Lincoln Park - 2
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,778)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(2,199)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(15,211)West Loop - 5
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.8(3,531)West Loop
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Pizzeria Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,928)River North (Chicago) - 2
The Alston
Price: Very Expensive•SteakhouseRiver North (Chicago) - 3
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(78)Downtown / Loop - 4
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(126)River North (Chicago) - 5
Asador Bastian
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(283)River North (Chicago)
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,226)River North (Chicago) - 2
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(5,850)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,372)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(5,460)West Loop - 5
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(10,138)River North (Chicago)
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- CCalebTexas Panhandle •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat! Awesome views and pizza was delicious. Would go againMore infoPizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.8
- MMariaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoBeautiful place and absolutely delicious food! Patio seating is so gorgeousMore infoAba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop•4.8
- KKathleenVIPChicago / Illinois •17 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a lovely dinner on the patio--amazing food, wonderful service. Highly recommend!!!More infoGirl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoBartender Aidan took great care of us. Food was awesome, we had a great time.More infoRose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop•4.8
- PPhoebeKansas City / Kansas •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe restaurant has an incredible view, and the ambiance is simply lovely. The service was top-notch, and the food was absolutely delicious!More infoTre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.8
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