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Where to Eat and Drink

Downtown DK Choice Price Guide
Prices are based on a three-course meal
Pastoral $ per person, with a half-bottle of house
Artist’s Café $ Deli Map 4 D1 wine, including tax and service.
Diner Map 4 D2 53 E Lake St., 60601 $ up to $40
412 S Michigan Ave., 60605 Tel 312-658-1250 $$ $40 to $75
Tel 312-939-7855 A cheese and wine shop turned $$$ over $75
Serves standard comfort food deli turned wine bar, Pastoral is
in a vintage space opposite the a great place to pick up upscale Aria $$
Art Institute. In the summer, the picnic fare for Millennium Park International Map 4 D1
outdoor patio is an ideal perch concerts. Prepared baskets 200 N Columbus Dr., 60601
for people-watching. include a baguette and an Tel 312-444-9494
assortment of olives, cheese, Sleek, upscale restaurant that
Cafecito $ and salami. They also offer offers a creative menu featuring
Fast Food Map 4 D2 sandwiches to go and a limited local produce. The bar menu
26 E Congress Pkwy, 60602 dine-in menu. includes sushi and sliders.
Tel 312-922-2233
The extensive menu of Cuban- Atwood Café $$
style pressed sandwiches is Pizano’s Pizza $ Café Map 3 C1
popular with South Loop locals. Pizzeria Map 4 D1 1 W Washington St., 60602
Expect slow service and long 61 E Madison St., 60603 Tel 312-368-1900
lines during lunch. Tel 312-236-1777 Stylish Atwood is ideally
Good-quality thin-crust and situated for lunch or dinner
Frontera Fresco $ Chicago-style pizzas in a sports- while shopping on State Street.
Mexican Map 3 C1 themed venue with televisions Their delicious chicken pot pies
111 N State St., 60602 so dinners can catch the game. are the ultimate cold-weather
Tel 312-781-2955 Closed Sun comfort food.
Mexican street food is the Plymouth Pub $
focus of this fast-food chain by Pub Map 3 C2
Frontera Grill’s Rick Bayless. On 327 S Plymouth Ct, 60604 DK Choice
the seventh floor of Macy’s, it is Tel 312-362-1212 Closed Sun The Gage $$
a good choice for a quick lunch Located near the financial district, Pub Map 4 D2
while shopping. the Plymouth is most notable for 24 S Michigan Ave., 60603
its rooftop open-air sports bar. Tel 312-372-4243
Heaven on Seven $ The food – mostly pub fare – is The menu at this upscale tavern
Southern Map 4 D1 good value, considering the offers creative, well-executed
111 N Wabash Ave., 60602 Downtown location. versions of classic comfort food,
Tel 312-263-6443 Closed Sun such as an award-winning house
Jimmy Bannos’ original New Acanto $$ poutine that marries smoked
Orleans restaurant, featuring Italian Map 4 D2 pork confit, pickled onions,
po’boys, jambalaya, and the like. 18 S Michigan Ave., 60603 cheese curds, and French fries
Tel 312-578-0763 into a scrumptious goop. Great
Miller’s Pub $ Sophisticated Italian cuisine that location near Millennium Park.
Pub Map 3 C2 retains a traditional homemade
134 S Wabash Ave., 60603 quality. Set in an inviting, well-
Tel 312-263-4988 presented yet relaxed dining Italian Village $$
Hearty fare such as burgers and room with outdoor seating area. Italian Map 3 C2
steaks in a classic pub ambience. 71 W Monroe St., 60603
Especially popular with the after- Tel 312-332-7005
work crowd. Laying claim to the title of
Chicago’s oldest restaurant,
Native Foods Café $ this Loop mainstay consists
Vegetarian Map 3 C2 of three Italian restaurants
218 S Clark St., 60604 over three floors. The Village,
Tel 312-332-6332 on the top floor, is charming,
The all-vegan wraps, salads, with kitschy decor and
and bowls at this California- a menu of comforting
based chain offer health- Italian standards.
minded diners a welcome
reprieve from the fast-food Lockwood $$
chains in the Loop. American Map 3 C2
17 E Monroe St., 60603
Park Grill $ Tel 312-917-3404
Family Map 4 D1 Located in the historic Palmer
11 N Michigan Ave., 60602 House hotel, Lockwood offers
Tel 312-521-7275 eclectic American fare, made
Lots of outdoor seating with with fresh, locally sourced
great views to while away a produce. Afternoon tea is also
summer day. The menu lists a Sample a variety of fine wines and cheeses available, with reservations to be
number of American favorites. at Pastoral made 24 hours in advance.
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