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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak Roy’s $$$
& Stone Crab $$$ Asian Fusion Map 1 C4 South Loop and
Seafood Map 2 D5 720 N State St., 60654 Near South Side
60 E Grand Ave., 60611 Tel 312-787-7599
Tel 312-379-5637 Fresh flavors with Hawaiian Bongo Room $
Gets bone-in prime steaks, an emphasis in this diverse menu. Brunch Map 4 D4
extensive seafood selection, and Offers a good-value prix fixe option. 1152 S Wabash Ave., 60616
stone crab claws delivered daily Tel 312-291-0100
from the gulf of Mexico. A gluten- Signature Room at the 95th $$$ Popular brunch spot, offering
free menu is also available. American Map 2 D3 breakfast standards such as
875 N Michigan Ave., 60611 sandwiches and omelets
Kiki’s Bistro $$$ Tel 312-787-9596 alongside more decadent
French Map 1 B3 The location, on top of the options, like seasonally-
900 N Franklin Ave., 60610 Hancock, is as popular as the flavored pancakes and French
Tel 312-335-5454 Closed Sun menu here, which features con- toast creations.
Serves the classic french fare temporary American fare. Order of
expected from a top-notch Paris an entrée is required to be seated. Buddy Guy’s Legends $
bistro, including dishes such as Southern Map 3 C3
magret du canard, steak au poivre, DK Choice 700 S Wabash Ave., 60605
and poulet roti. Tel 312-427-1190
Spiaggia $$$ Popular South Loop blues
Lawry’s The Prime Rib $$$ Italian Map 2 D3 venue with daily music acts;
Steak House Map 2 D4 980 N Michigan Ave., 60611 serves a robust menu of
100 E Ontario St., 60611 Tel 312-280-2750 classic Southern and New
Tel 312-787-5000 One of the most renowned Orleans-style fare.
Prime rib in a choice of restaurants in the country and
thicknesses, along with classic a local date favorite for Barack Chicago’s Home of Chicken
sides like creamed corn, spinach, and Michelle Obama. Both the & Waffles $
and Yorkshire pudding. room, which overlooks the Southern
Magnificent Mile and the Lake, 3947 S King Dr., 60653
MK Restaurant $$$ and the menu, featuring Tel 773-536-3300
American Fusion Map 1 B3 gorgeous presentations of Italian In addition to chicken and
868 N Franklin St., 60610 cuisine made with top-of-the- waffles, this soul-food destination
Tel 312-482-9179 line ingredients, are the very also serves eggs, fried catfish,
American fusion cuisine in a definition of elegance. and a number of sides in an
romantic, special-occasion venue. inviting space.
There’s an abundance of fish, as
well as a chef’s tasting menu with Topolobampo $$$ DK Choice
wine pairings for the indecisive. Mexican Map 1 C5
445 N Clark St., 60654 Eleven City Diner $
Les Nomades $$$ Tel 312-661-1434 Closed Sun & Mon Deli Map 4 D4
French Map 2 D4 Frontera Grill’s sister restaurant 1112 S Wabash Ave., 60605
222 E Ontario St., 60611 presents an upscale take on Tel 312-212-1112
Tel 312-649-9010 Closed Sun & Mon south-of-the-border fare. Unlike Modeled after a classic Jewish
Globally renowned chef Roland Frontera, Topolambompo deli, with a soda fountain, this
Liccioni presents exquisitely accepts reservations. family-friendly, upbeat restaurant
prepared French cuisine with serves corned-beef sandwiches
an Asian twist, in a warmly Tru $$$ piled six-inches thick and chicken
decorated century-old Fine Dining Map 2 D4 soup with baseball-sized matzo
brownstone. Jackets required. 676 N St. Clair St., 60611 balls. The booths and banquettes
Tel 312-202-0001 Closed Sun are roomy, and the counter
NoMI Kitchen $$$ Warm service, a gallery-quality art seating offers have a diner vibe.
Fusion Map 2 D4 collection, immaculate presenta- In addition to freshly made milk
800 N Michigan Ave., 60611 tions, and the choice of a seven- shakes and malts, pies and
Tel 312-239-4030 to13-course tasting menu equals a cakes are made daily.
Located on the seventh floor of superb dining experience.
the Park Hyatt, the inventive
cuisine at NoMI includes fresh
seafood, and sushi maki
alongside rack of lamb, and
braised short rib, all made with
locally sourced ingredients.
The Pump Room $$$
Continental Map 2 D2
1301 N State Pkwy, 60610
Tel 312-229-6740
Supper club and lounge whose
classic Continental menu has been
given a fresh spin by James Beard
award-winner Jean-Georges
Vongerichten. Diners can also
enjoy live music at weekends. One of restaurant Spiaggia’s beautifully plated dishes
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