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1. PERILLA steakhouse - Riverwalk
4.6
Exceptional(200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Downtown / Loop
Booked 23 times today
A modern interpretation of the classic Chicago steakhouse inspired by traditional Korean flavors. The MICHELIN-recognized PERILLA brand pays homage to the city’s iconic steakhouse roots while introducing a new iteration of the classic dining concept. Designed to be an energetic and explorative dining experience, the restaurant features custom grill tables and a one of a kind tasting menu featured on the Chef Counter.
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2. Roanoke
4.4
Awesome(1532)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 78 times today
Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.
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3. Proxi
4.6
Exceptional(2460)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 24 times today
Proxi offers Modern American Cuisine with cooking that reflects the diversity, innovation, and openness of American culture. Proxi showcases seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting, emphasizing open-fire cooking. Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood along Restaurant Row, Proxi, designed by award-winning Meyer Davis, unites an award-winning team to transport its guests around the world, beginning with cuisine and extending to an eclectic beverage program focused on worldly inspirations and diverse, exotic ingredients. Casual, yet fast-paced service guides Proxi’s international culinary experience, with fine-dining standards and in-depth product knowledge leading the charge, balanced by genuine energy and enthusiasm.
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4. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(626)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 54 times today
Located in Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling offers a captivating steakhouse diningexperience. Chef Partner is James Beard Award-winning Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldlyperspective and decades of wood-fired cooking. With our live-fire show kitchen, prime steaks, fresh seafoodand handcrafted cocktails, Kindling brings the warmth of the hearth to the heart of the city. It's the idealsetting for pre-theatre dinner, a large group business lunch, and after-work happy hour at the bar.Follow us on social @kindlingchicago & @chefsawyer!
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5. Grill on 21
4.5
Awesome(231)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 7 times today
A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill, Grill on 21 is an elevated dining experience within The LaSalle Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott.Our menu celebrates quality, seasonality, locality, responsibility, health, and authenticity. As a cohesive blend of classic style, contemporary cuisines, and highly personalized service, Grill on 21 turns the daily breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a moment worth savoring. Celebrate the holiday season with our exceptional buffets, coursed dinner and party options, available in the experience section below. Parking Validation is available for guests parked at 211 S Wells Self-Park Garage. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. On weekends and weeknights after 4pm park for FREE at 211 S Wells Self-Park Garage with a meal purchase of $25 or more. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.
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6. Miss Ricky's Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(848)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 21 times today
Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com
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7. 312 SUSHI BAR
new
5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 1 time today
312 SUSHI BAR is a culinary oasis in the heart of Chicago, offering a unique dining experience for sushi lovers. The inviting atmosphere is enhanced by the sounds of conversation and the clinking of chopsticks, while the open kitchen showcases the chefs' artistry as they prepare each dish with the freshest seasonal ingredients. The menu features a delightful mix of traditional and innovative sushi, including melt-in-your-mouth nigiri, sashimi, and creative maki rolls that highlight the chef's skill. To elevate your meal, 312 SUSHI BAR offers an extensive selection of sake and wine, expertly chosen to complement the sushi's delicate flavors. Whether you prefer a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a rich Pinot Noir, the knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect pairing. More than just a restaurant, 312 SUSHI BAR invites you to embark on a memorable culinary journey in a vibrant setting.
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8. il Carciofo
4.5
Awesome(285)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 128 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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9. Fioretta
4.7
Exceptional(990)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • West Loop
Booked 49 times today
Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.
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10. Leña Brava
4.7
Exceptional(1026)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • West Loop
Booked 21 times today
Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

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