- 612 N. Wells St., River North
The flagship location of the Chicago area chain that started in Skokie in 1977 features brick walls, three fireplaces, a black ceramic tile floor -- and, of cou... READ MORE
The flagship location of the Chicago area chain that started in Skokie in 1977 features brick walls, three fireplaces, a black ceramic tile floor -- and, of cou... READ MORE
Brett's Kitchen greets many of the area's business people and art gallery denizens for breakfast, served until 11:30 a.m., as well as for lunch. All soups, cook... READ MORE
Despite its move from its old location in 2005, Lloyd's new dining room still features a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Rich wood, stained glass and comfo... READ MORE
Need a fast fix of Chinese food? Consider this option in the food court of the State of Illinois building. READ MORE
Serving pizza, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade soups, many of the dishes at this casual red-and-gray River North restaurant feature an Italian flair. Spi... READ MORE
As the name implies, this fast food spot specializes in burritos, ranging from the Baja Chicken to the Asian-inspired Chicken Teriyaki Maki. The menu also featu... READ MORE
This busy, fast food sibling of Catch 35 features breakfast and lunch for downtown workers on the run. Breakfast includes cold cereals, pastries and limited hot... READ MORE
This contemporary American Loop spot, which is close to the Mercantile Exchange and the Lyric Opera, is from Restaurants-America, the folks behind Bar Louie, Re... READ MORE
Chicago mega-operators Levy restaurants are behind this respectable seafood spot that touts great downtown views, especially when the spacious river-facing outd... READ MORE
This Euro-flaired shop offers around 1,400 international wine choices, with a focus on smaller producers and boutique wine, plus they have the major players. Ta... READ MORE
A true Chicago classic, Berghoff lives on. While the restaurant flirted with a hipper moniker for a while (17 West at the Berghoff), it now READ MORE
Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping; choices run the gamut from Assam black to rooibos (red) tea, plus there's bubble tea and fruity concoc... READ MORE
Though the name of this Loop restaurant is pretty unimaginative, there's no way you'll have trouble remembering the location: It's at the intersection of State ... READ MORE
The folks behind popular South Loop breakfast and lunch destination Yolk also operate this River North sister spot. Look for the same lengthy morning and mid-da... READ MORE
This Loop spot from the owners of Sushi Para II and Sushi Para X (as well as the original suburban Sushi Para) offers office-bound lunchers a break from the u... READ MORE
This casual Loop quick-serve, part of a local mini-chain, offers familiar Mediterranean dishes. Pita sandwich options include fire-roasted chicken or steak, fal... READ MORE
Another outpost of this grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot (the original is a few blocks away) aims to move harried professionals in and out within minutes. T... READ MORE
Acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi -- the force behind Bucktown's Michelin-starred Takashi, who is also a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner -... READ MORE
This casual Indian eatery moved from the North Side to a red-and-yellow ceramic wall-tiled space in the Loop in mid-2011. The menu includes a mix of classic Ind... READ MORE
This Loop restaurant and wine bar is housed in the Mercantile Exchange and serves as a prime after-work spot for drinks and nibbles. With about 30 small-batch w... READ MORE