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lengthy wine list to choose from.
The no reservations policy means
there can be a wait for a table.
Rosebud Steakhouse $$
Steak House Map 2 D3
192 E Walton St., 60611
Tel 312-397-1000
The success of the legendary
Rosebud restaurant on the Loop,
sparked a series of satellites
throughout the Chicago area,
including this steak house.
Fettucine alfredo with king crab,
and 16-ounce bone-in filet
feature on the menu. There is
also a raw bar.
Wildfire $$
Mediterranean Fusion Map 1 C4
159 W Erie St., 60654
Tel 312-787-9000
As the decor suggests, Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House serves amazing seafood From pizza to prime rib, to a
kids’ menu and a wide range of
Café Spiaggia $$ Hugo’s Frog Bar and gluten-free options, there is a
Italian Map 2 D3 Fish House $$ wide range of choices at this
980 N Michigan, 60611 Seafood Map 2 D3 family-friendly burger and
Tel 312-280-2750 1024 N Rush St., 60611 steak joint.
The more affordable neighbor of Tel 312-640-0999
the four-star Spiaggia, Café Seafood and fish reign supreme Capital Grille $$$
Spiaggia offers top-notch Italian at this popular Rush Street bistro. Steak House Map 2 D4
with a lovely view of the Steaks and chops are provided by 633 N St. Clair St., 60611
Magnificent Mile. Gibson’s – a popular steak house. Tel 312-337-9400
The Chicago branch of this
Le Colonial $$ Mike Ditka’s Restaurant $$ upscale chain offers classic steak
Asian Fusion Map 2 D3 Family Map 2 D4 house fare in a warm, handsome
937 N Rush St., 60611 100 E Chestnut St., 60611 room. The signature dish is a
Tel 312-255-0088 Tel 312-587-8989 porcini-rubbed Delmonico steak
Serves elegant Franco- Former Chicago Bears coach with aged balsamic.
Vietnamese cuisine in an airy, Mike Ditka’s predictably sports-
palm-filled venue. Try the wok- themed steak house. The menu Coco Pazzo $$$
seared monkfish and ginger- includes Coach’s Pot Roast Italian Map 1 C5
marinated roast duck. Nachos, and Da Pork Chop. 300 W Hubbard St., 60610
Tel 312-836-0900
Filini Bar and Restaurant $$ Osterio Via Stato $$ This loft-like contemporary
Italian Map 4 D1 Italian Map 1 C4 Tuscan restaurant in the River
221 N Columbus Dr., 60601 620 N State St., 60654 North gallery district has
Tel 312-477-0234 Tel 312-642-8450 an excellent selection of
Located in the stunning Jeanne Upbeat, casual restaurant with antipasti, along with excellent
Gang-designed Radisson Blu Aqua the option to order à la carte pastas, steaks, and seafood.
Hotel, this contemporary Italian individually or from the family-
spot serves beautifully made style Italian Dinner Party menu David Burke’s Primehouse $$$
dishes to a chic clientele. for groups. Steak House Map 2 D4
616 N Rush St., 60611
$$
DK Choice P.F. Chang’s Map 2 D5 Tel 312-660-6000
Steaks are dry-aged on the
Chinese
Frontera Grill $$ 530 N Wabash Ave., 60611 premises at this popular steak
Mexican Map 1 C5 Tel 312-828-9977 house attached to the James
445 N Clark St., 60610 Casual Asian chain that is a good Hotel. One of the few upscale
Tel 312-661-1434 Closed Sun option for Chinese-food fans restaurants in Chicago to offer
& Mon who can’t make it to Chinatown. a kids’ menu.
Outstanding Mexican fare at Rick Delivery and curbside pick-up
Bayless’s flagship restaurant sets add to the convenience. Gibson’s Steakhouse $$$
the standard for high-quality Steak House Map 2 D3
Mexican food. From the excellent The Purple Pig $$ 1028 N Rush St., 60611
guacamole and ceviches, to the International Map 2 D5 Tel 312-266-8999
grilled meats, to the inventive 500 N Michigan Ave., 60611 Nirvana for the hungry
selection of margaritas, this Tel 312-464-1744 carnivore, Gibson’s is the only
eatery is worthy of a culinary Featured on Bon Appetit’s best steak house in the country to
pilgrimage. One way to avoid the new restaurants list, the Purple have its own USDA designation.
long lines is by arriving late and Pig specializes in all things Prime steaks range from
taking a table at the bar. porcine, but also whips up a 10-ounce filet sirloins to the
killer bone marrow. There’s a 48-ounce Porterhouse.
Key to Price Guide see page 148
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