Search results: Entertainment, $$$ ($16-$25) Restaurants

Carlucci Downers Grove -

1801 Butterfield Rd. - Downers Grove

Old-world Italian eatery from the Carlucci family.

Deals & Specials:

• $2 appetizers with purchase of cocktail in the bar, $5 pasta lunch
• $5 select martinis and appetizers 6-10:30 p.m., live music by Julia Huff 6-10 p.m., one cent house wine glasses, $50 three-course fish fry dinner for two and bottle of wine

Sai Cafe -

2010 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

This popular Lincoln Park eatery has been serving up sushi, maki rolls and other Japanese fare since 1986.

Stillwater -

5141 Main St - Downers Grove

Combining the spaces formerly occupied by Trucchi and Comida Bebiba, Stillwater matches an upscale dining room with a more casual lounge area,...

Deals & Specials:

• $7 signature martinis
• $10 off any bottle of wine

Bin 36 -

339 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)

Looking for a wine education minus the snootiness? Bin 36, a wine retail store, tavern and restaurant all rolled into one, promises to demystify the...

Deals & Specials:

• No-Tax Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar -

22 E. Chicago Ave. - Naperville

Timpano bills itself as a classy culinary retreat, with deep-hued leather banquettes, tall windows and the bright-white tablecloths and dark wood...

Lula Cafe -

2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. - Chicago (Logan Square)

The multi-ethnic menu changes daily at this spot that's known for its intriguing organic fare. Standout choices include cumin-crusted snapper with...

Avec -

615 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (West Loop)

The wine bar and restaurant by the folks behind Blackbird keeps things simple with a seasonal menu of sharable small plates, including artisan...

Miramar -

301 Waukegan Ave. - Highwood

A casual, Cuban-tinged French bistro from owner/chef Gabriel Viti, who is already well known for his other Highwood spot that bears his name.

Shaw's Crab House -

21 E. Hubbard St. - Chicago (River North)

Seasonal seafood is flown in daily from the Atlantic, the Gulf and the Pacific Coast to this popular River North spot.

Rockit Bar & Grill -

22 W. Hubbard St. - Chicago (River North)

The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill....