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- RRobVIPChicago / Illinois •81 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGibson's never, ever disappoints. It seems the food and service only get better with the passage of time!More infoGibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
- BbillVIPChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur waiting staff of Saad and Jaime were outstanding. Loved the service as much as the food. Many restaurants forgo service but this was not the case. Cannot wait till we returnMore infoAdalinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.6
- CCalSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoLe Colonial is where my wife and i go when we want to celebrate for special occasions or to reward ourselves from our busy schedules. The food is ALWAYS exceptional!! Service is great. We spend three weeks or so per year in Fort Myers Beach. Le Colonial has a location in Naples, FL as well where we go when we are in FL. Both locations spoil you with the food, service and ambience. I would highly recommend Le Colonial for any special occasion or a romantic date night.More infoLe Colonial - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
- BBrendanChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server, Sarah T, was super helpful in regards to recommendations. My girlfriend & I arrived for our 7:45pm reservation and were sat immediately, which was nice. Our server gave us recommendations upon request, which turned out great. She recommended a certain bottle of wine, which turned out to be some of the best wine we’ve had - and may be our new favorite wine. My Striped Sea Bass was phenomenal, and my girlfriends pasta (cannot remember the name, but something ‘A La Grappa’) was exquisite as well. We had multiple different people come to check up on us, and we never had to worry about refilling our own wine & water. Super attentive and friendly staff. The atmosphere was perfect for Valentines Day celebrations, as it was close in proximity, dim, and had an intimate feeling. Will 10000% be back, and it will be a challenge to try something new on the menu due to how much I loved the exact order that I got.More infoAlpanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
- NNancyVIPChicago / Illinois •61 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWhat a treat to rediscover RL after moving from Chicago a few years ago! On a bitter cold and snowy day, we decided on a last minute late lunch and had a marvelous meal. Our server, Amanda was outstanding, personable and enthusiastically answered my husband's questions about the walleye, which he throughly enjoyed. It was light and flavorful and deemed as good as (though he meant better) than the shore lunches he had while fishing in Canada. I enjoyed the off the menu special crab cake that was sumptuous and delicious to the last bite....better than the ordinary restaurant fare. Though we usually like to read the dessert menu and then pass so we can smugly congratulate ourselves on our willpower, we gave in this day when Amanda told us about the peanut butter cheesecake-like texture presented as a small cake shape and drizzled with chocolate. Boy if there was ever a time to deviate from our cautious approach to desserts, this was it! This was how do they describe it, "smack your mama good?" That was it. So good we talked about it on our way back home to Michigan...the entire visit this time renewed our love for Chicago and the little moments like this that mean so much. A great way to spend some time during a classic urban winter snow storm. Thank you Amanda and the talented RL chef!More infoRL RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
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Located north of the Chicago River along the shores of Lake Michigan, the neighborhoods of Streeterville and the Gold Coast developed as affluent areas in the wake of the Chicago Fire in the late 19th century. Today, these neighborhoods boast family entertainment centers, fine museums and a variety of restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Families can delight in the fun and festivities along the Navy Pier with burgers, fish and fresh baked goods for nourishment. Going inland in Streeterville, the dining gets a bit more upscale with Chicago deep dish pizzerias and Polish sausage on every corner. Heading north to the Gold Coast will get you fine dining and international food territory. Tender steaks, tapas bars and French cuisine are among the hidden gems.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Gold Coast Chicago is Eddie V's - Chicago
The best vegan restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are Alpana, The Palm Court and Le Colonial - Chicago
The best vegetarian restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are Alpana, The Palm Court and Le Colonial - Chicago
The restaurants with the best service in Gold Coast Chicago are Eddie V's - Chicago, Level Two and FIG & OLIVE Chicago
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gold Coast Chicago are Eddie V's - Chicago, FIG & OLIVE Chicago and Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk
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