From burgers to beer nuts, fondue to frankfurters, Chicagoans love to eat. Cracker Jack (1893), Hostess Twinkie (1930), and McDonalds (1955), are all inventions of inspired Chicagoans. It's almost impossible to go anywhere in Chicago and not find a suitable place that will satisfy your craving. If you have the cash or the clout, the higher priced restaurants along North Michigan's Magnificent Mile will please your pallet. If it's a quick business lunch, or a bite between theater shows, the faster paced downtown area will have you in and out. However, if it's a romantic atmosphere you require, the more personable bistros and family oriented restaurants scattered throughout the many neighborhoods will fill the bill. The following are just a handful of what Chicago has to offer.
Ambria - Which is in the former Belden Stratford Hotel, and most certainly one of the finest restaurants in Chicago.
2300 Lincoln Park West
773-472-0076
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Barnaby's - Has the best pizza in town. Try the thin crust Hawaiian.
2832 W. Touhy Ave.
773-973-4550
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California Dreaming - 1 Ashley Point Dr. American $$
843-766-1644
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Carson's - For fantastic baby-back ribs at a great price.
612 N. Wells St.
312-280-9800
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Charleston Crab House - Casual, on the Waterway, dockside dining. $$
145 Wappoo Creek Dr.
843-795-1963
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Charlie Trotter's - The food here is so good, the chef named the restaurant after himself, you have to know your stuff to boast like that.
816 W. Armitage Ave.
773-248-6228
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Cicso's - Mexican. Casual family. $
1114 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
843-571-6441
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Club Lucky - Caters to a young crowd and is by far one of the most popular spots in Chicago.
1824 W. Wabansia Ave.
773-227-2300
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Eli's the Place for Steak - Specializes is Prime aged steaks, veal chops and calves liver. Eli's dessert is nationally renowned. No lunch on weekends, Accepts; AE, D, DC, MC, Visa.
215 E. Chicago Ave.
312-642-1393
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Gillli's Steak & Rib Shack - Casual, cook-you-own steak if desired. $$
160 Main Rd.
843-763-1213
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Hatsuhana - Considered Chicago's finest sushi and sashimi restaurant. Pull a chair up to their long angled sushi bar, and enjoy broiled spinach in sesame soy sauce, fried bean curd, or the vinegared rice and raw fish. They accept AE, D, DC, MC, V. No lunch on Sat., and closed on Sun.
160 E, Ontario St.
312-280-8808
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Mantuano Mediterranean Table - This incredibly large restaurant seats 300, and serves such fabulous dishes as roast salmon with pomegranate molasses, and flaming ouzo-soaked shrimp. They also have an enormous brick oven where they make some of the best thin crust pizzas in Chicago. Located in the NBC Tower 455 Cityfront Plaza, between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr.
455 Cityfront Plaza
312-832-2600
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Michael Jordan's - The man himself is known to make an appearance quite frequently. Even if he doesn't, the food and the atmosphere are hoops above the rest.
500 N. LaSalle St.
312-644-DUNK
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Restaurant Million - Off E Bay St. Reservations required. Fine dining. French
2 Unity Alley
843-577-7472
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Riva - View of Lake Michigan and the lakefront skyline. A seafood restaurant of the highest caliber, the prices are a bit steep, but the food, the view, and the service are well worth it.
Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.
312-644-7482
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Saracen Restaurant - Casual dress. Continental. $$$ Charleston Area
141 E. Bay St.
843-723-6242
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Shaw's Crab House and Blue Crab Lounge - Has an oyster bar, and the menu tends to sway toward the classic and simple, like steamed blue mussels, Maryland crab cake, and fried calamari for appetizers. Lobster, crab, and shrimp are standards on the menu.
21 E. Hubbard St.
312-527-2722
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Topolobampo - Shares its address and phone number and kitchen with its neighbor the Frontera Grill. Both restaurants have a great atmosphere and serve up some fantastic Mexican food.
445 N. Clark St.
312-661-1434
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Woo Lae Oak - All tables have built in cook tops, and the servers are always eager to help you in selecting for a very pleasant communal dining experience.
312-645-0051
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Zinfandel - American cuisine and hearty American wine.
59 W. Grand Ave.
312-527-1818
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From burgers to beer nuts, fondue to frankfurters, Chicagoans love to eat. Cracker Jack (1893), Hostess Twinkie (1930), and McDonalds (1955), are all inventions of inspired Chicagoans. It's almost impossible to go anywhere in Chicago and not find a suitable place that will satisfy your craving. If you have the cash or the clout, the higher priced restaurants along North Michigan's Magnificent Mile will please your pallet. If it's a quick business lunch, or a bite between theater shows, the faster paced downtown area will have you in and out. However, if it's a romantic atmosphere you require, the more personable bistros and family oriented restaurants scattered throughout the many neighborhoods will fill the bill. The following are just a handful of what Chicago has to offer.
