Restaurants near Chicago Avenue Pumping Station

32 restaurants available nearby

1. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7334)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 148 times today

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

2. Alpana

4.8

Exceptional(395)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 68 times today

Welcome to wine inspired cuisine, where every dish is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the discerning palate of a Master Sommelier. Led by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman and first South Asian to conquer the Master Sommelier exam, our menu blurs the lines between food and wine, ensuring each recipe is a symphony of balance, texture, and flavor. Enjoy our global inspired menu featuring an array of dishes including small plates, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, seafood and steak. Wine lovers are sure to enjoy our expertly curated list featuring over 200 selections from across the world while cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in our craft cocktail menu. Regarded as neighborhood wine bistro by the locals, Alpana is located at the corner of State and Pearson in Chicago's historic and trendy Gold Coast district. We invite you to enjoy dinner in our well-appointed dining room or take in the scenery from our cozy patio.

3. The Palm Court

4.6

Exceptional(5091)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 62 times today

For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90minAdults $79/ $82 with Carolers / Kids $35 (3-12)

4. NoMI

4.7

Exceptional(3121)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 23 times today

NoMI Kitchen, named for its location above North Michigan Avenue at Park Hyatt Chicago, offers stunning views of Water Tower Place from its stylish dining room, while serving modern interpretations of Midwestern cuisine. NoMI Lounge is known for its outstanding sushi, approachable menu offerings and eclectic wine collection.NoMI Garden invites guests to enjoy elegant shareable plates and unmatched views of the city on our seasonal outdoor terrace.

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5. Francesca's on Chestnut

4.5

Awesome(2734)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 37 times today

Francesca's Family of Restaurants has opened its doors in 2009 on Chestnut Street in Chicago's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. The restaurant brings Mia Francesca's famous rustic, Italian cuisine to the 150-seat space.

6. Rosebud on Rush

4.6

Exceptional(5790)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 39 times today

PLEASE CONTACT THE RESTAURANT IF THERE IS A NEED FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSABILTY. Proper Attire Required:We are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please remove your hat when entering. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables cannot be guaranteed because of such limited availability. - The largest party we could accommodate outside will be 5 guests any party bigger than 5 guests will be seated inside, WE DO NOT SPLIT PARTIES OUTSIDE.- If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.A 3% Surcharge will be added to every check. We will be happy to remove this by request.

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7. Beatrix - Streeterville

4.7

Exceptional(3112)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 78 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

8. The Lobby

4.7

Exceptional(1686)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 17 times today

Select from a memorable Contemporary American menu featuring outstanding dishes in an environment that blends the classic understated elegance of The Lobby's décor. Take a table by the soaring 20 ft high floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Terrace. Breakfast is a favorite with both early-rising Chicago residents and hotel guests alike, who swear by starting the day with one of the many breakfast options, while The Lobby's approachable, yet American contemporary inspired à la carte is ideal for power lunches and sophisticated dinners.Afternoon Tea is available on Fridays through Sundays, with seatings at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Please visit exploretock.com to book your reservation for Afternoon Tea. NOTE: ALL AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED VIA TOCK.

9. Bistronomic

4.8

Exceptional(6077)

Price: Moderate

• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 27 times today

Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!

10. Shanghai Terrace

4.9

Exceptional(2323)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 11 times today

Shanghai Terrace offers Chinese cuisine highlighting contemporary interpretations of Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. A Private Dining Room is available to reserve for up to 30 guests while The Main Dining Room offers a seductive 1930’s Shanghai eatery-inspired atmosphere decorated in tones of ebony, gold and scarlet. In warmer weather, additional seating is provided on The Terrace, an urban garden with spectacular skyline views that allows diners to experience the magic of summertime in Chicago. In cooler months when The Terrace is not available, additional seating is provided in The Lobby – a soaring, majestic room with floor to ceiling windows, towering ceilings, and elegant chandeliers. Please be sure to indicate your preference when reserving your table. Please note, last orders will be taken at 9 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.For parties of 5 guests or more, please email diningPCH@peninsula.com with your inquiry.

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I recently dined at the Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago and had an exceptional experience. Our server, John, was truly spectacular—attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made sure our dining experience was perfect from start to finish. We were lucky to have a beautiful window view, which added to the overall ambiance and made our meal even more enjoyable. The food was exquisite, and the elegant setting made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or a lovely night out in the city!
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RL RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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Alex
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great experience for Holiday Tea at The Drake! We've been coming here for 20+ years. Last couple of times Amir was our server and he's exceptional.. always kind, smiling, and excellent service. Bojan the manager was very kind and accommodating and is a great addition to the Drake team. See you next year!!
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32 restaurants available nearby

1. RL Restaurant

2. Alpana

3. The Palm Court

4. NoMI

5. Francesca's on Chestnut

6. Rosebud on Rush

7. Beatrix - Streeterville

8. The Lobby

9. Bistronomic

10. Shanghai Terrace

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