- 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
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
Late founders Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federichi opened what owner Tony Durpetti says was Chicago's first steak house in June 1941, a full 40 years prior to ... 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
Seasons is due to serve its last dinner on Dec. 31, 2011. It will reconcept and open as a "new modern American" restaurant in February 2012. Just off the lobby ... 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
Owner Matthew O'Malley of Mainstay Hospitality (Park Grill, Grace O'Malley's, Wabash Tap) brought in Kendal Duque (most known for his time at Sepia) to bring a ... READ MORE
Cafe des Architectes, located in the lobby of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, is a modern, French-influenced brasserie with dramatic appointments created by in... 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
Vegetarians will do well to stay clear of this Brazilian "churrascaria," where meat is the main attraction. Diners pay a fixed price for a trip to the salad bar... READ MORE
After a year, chef Jimmy Sneed has handed over the reins at SugarToad to Geoff Rhyne. A new chef also means a new menu, shifting to lighter fare with a bigger e... READ MORE
This fine dining spot brings both traditional and contemporary Northern Italian dishes to the Gold Coast. This breakfast, lunch and dinner hotel restaurant boas... READ MORE
Since opening October 2008, Zaidi's has lured local diners with a zesty menu of Japanese and Latin flavors. Favorites include duck tacos with avocado salsa and ... READ MORE
Chef Mauro Mafrici blends classic and contemporary Italian at this upscale eatery housed in the Gold Coast's Raffaello Hotel. The lunch menu offers creative pas... READ MORE
CLOSED Chef Laurent Tourondel is behind this casual American eatery on the northern edge of River North in the former Brasserie Ruhlman space. He describes it as... READ MORE
Spanning an enormous 24,000 square feet, this massive Gold Coast steakhouse opened in the former Esquire Theater space, serving up local Stock Yards steaks amon... READ MORE