- 400 N. Wells St., River North
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
This Gold Coast steakhouse is a hideaway for locals and celebrities, and the menu is as diverse as the clientele. Although famous for their hearty cuts of meat,... READ MORE
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... READ MORE
Chef Michael Shrader (formerly of Nine and Epic) serves up "European global" cuisine at this Little Italy restaurant. The menu is highly seasonal and always rot... READ MORE
This seafood-centric restaurant serves up oysters and other dishes like crab mezzaluna, scallops with gnocchi and tandoori-spiced octopus alongside an extensive... READ MORE
The Palm is known for serving large steak and seafood entrees to a devoted crowd of carnivores. Portraits of some of the regulars, famous and not-so-famous, lin... READ MORE
Among Chicago's best Italian eateries, River North mainstay Coco Pazzo serves boldly flavored Tuscan cuisine. Executive Chef Chris Macchia's menu includes house... READ MORE
One of three Chicago-area locations of the Orlando-based chain of steakhouses (the other locations are in Lombard and Rosemont, this classy, mahogany-paneled s... READ MORE
So why is it called the Frog Bar? "My grandfather, whose nickname was Frog, was a general in the British Army, Bruce "Frog" Hay." says Hugo's dapper owner, Hugo... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
Nautical decor is featured in this Fox Valley mainstay. A tremendous variety of seafood is the draw, but there are options for landlubbers as well. READ MORE
French-influenced seafood is the specialty at this upscale eatery. Chef/owner Mark Grosz explores more than the expected range of fish on his ever-changing, awa... READ MORE
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
The name of this upscale steak house, which is located in the Drake Hotel, comes from the original hotel founders, John and Tracy Drake. The story goes that the... READ MORE
This import from Florida is best known for its cracked stone crab claws, served with mustard sauce, but the menu offers an array of prime steaks and side dishes... READ MORE
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's ... READ MORE
One of three Chicago-area locations of the Orlando-based chain of steakhouses, Capital Grill is best known for its dry-aged steaks and hand-carved beef. The les... READ MORE
Chicago chef Rick Tramonto is behind this concept which offers prime steaks served in a dining room with modern glass-pane chandeliers and a two-story waterfall... READ MORE
One of three Chicago-area locations of the Orlando-based chain of steakhouses, Capital Grill is best known for its dry-aged steaks and hand-carved beef. The les... READ MORE