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1. Grant Park Bistro
4.0
Excellent(26)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 9 times today
Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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2. Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
4.4
Awesome(4934)
Price: Very Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • South Loop
Booked 15 times today
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.
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3. Proxi
4.6
Exceptional(2460)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 22 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. Roanoke
4.4
Awesome(1532)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 82 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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5. The Grillroom
4.5
Awesome(3187)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loop
Booked 16 times today
Treat yourself to expertly crafted dishes, bold flavors and a stylish vibe at our modern Steakhouse in the heart of Chicago. We proudly serve Allen Bros. award winning steaks, the freshest seafood, pastas, and more. Enjoy steak and style all just steps away from the top hotels, theaters, shopping and the bustling business district.Having dinner before a show or event? 🎭We are located directly across the street from the CIBC theater & within close proximity to several surrounding venues including the Cadillac Palace Theater, Nederlander Theater and Chicago Theater. To ensure the dinner experience standards we pride ourselves on, please allow at minimum 1.5 hours for your reservation with us.• For 7:00 PM shows: please be seated by 5:45 PM• For 7:30 PM shows: please be seated by 6:15 PM• For 8:00 PM shows: please be seated by 6:45 PM After these times, pre-theater guests are welcome to enjoy offerings at the bar. We look forward to making your time with us special!
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6. Bazaar Meat Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(581)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • River North (Chicago)
Booked 34 times today
STEAKHOUSE, REDEFINEDA carefully curated theater of shared plates, The Bazaar consistently wows its guests with ingeniously innovative cuisine, thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive yet unfussy service. The Bazaar takes guests on a wild sensory adventure born of José’s Spanish roots, both traditional and avant-garde, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible. Each location is completely unique, adding a fresh, ever-evolving intrigue to the world of The Bazaar.Underneath sparkling crimson chandeliers designed to mimic the flames of a volcano, sit for a curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to the prized vaca vieja, or ribeye aged to perfection. As the flames in the fire kitchen flicker, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind meal, from inventive takes on carpaccio to the most tender rotisserie-style meat. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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7. Chef Art Smith's Reunion
4.2
Awesome(795)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeshore East
Booked 14 times today
Dining together allows us to better understand who we are, regardless of our social status. The food does not have to be elegant, complicated, or fancy. We find that busy people like simple food—the busier they are, the simpler the food. Our menu is straightforward, down-home Southern food with a few more contemporary dishes.Getting back to the table allows us to love and nurture each other and renew connections to our families—however they may be configured—in this diverse and ever-changing society. Such connections are crucial in a fast-paced world where we feel more disconnected every day. One of the best ways we know how to restore that daily balance is to sit down at our table.We should all think about returning to the sanctity of the table, where we can rebuild our families whether they be given or chosen, and reconnect with those we love and choose to love. Our table is a familiar, uncomplicated, friendly place where we can celebrate.
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8. STK – Chicago
4.2
Awesome(6559)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 128 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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9. State and Lake Chicago Tavern
4.1
Excellent(1580)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown / Loop
Booked 7 times today
The sleek contemporary gastropub State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on bistro fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients. Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.
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10. Miss Ricky's Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(848)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 27 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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  • OpenTable Diner
    St. Louis •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fun dinner experience! Service was great and engaged. Four cheese ravioli and lobster noodle dish were well prepared albeit slightly salty. Black Manhattan was an exceptional cocktail and desserts are excellent as proven by our shared cast iron chocolate chip cookie and ice cream. Booth next to us raved about the skillet apple pie they had.
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    RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Just got into town, and this place was recommended to us. Once we walked in, we knew we had made the correct t choice. Everyone was so friendly to us, including Jose, who was assisting the server. They were very busy but did not miss a beat. Even the manager came over to check on how we were doing. Great food combined with great service
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    The GrillroomPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Loop
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    4.5
  • JenniferVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Proxi is a great spot for dinner with co workers. The food is unique, delicious and has great presentation. The staff is very friendly and attentive but not too much. Definitely give it a try!
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    ProxiPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• West Loop
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    4.6
  • Mary EllenVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We haven't been here in a while but we had a wonderful evening and will be back again. Thanks!!
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    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• South Loop
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    4.4
  • Kenyanna
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 29, 2025
    Indi (Indigo) made our experience SO WONDERFUL. I went here for the first time with one of my girls, got the restaraunt week 3-course meal for the low, AND a great mocktail (as I’m expecting). Indi was kind, open, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable of the restaurant, and it’s other locations. I cannot wait to go back with another friend or two!
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    Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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