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1. Roanoke
4.5
Awesome(1890)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 117 times today
Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, parking for four hours is $10 with validation. Not valid for valet parking.
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2. La Bella Trattoria Loop
4.5
Awesome(183)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 23 times today
La Bella Trattoria is a bold Italian restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, located inside a historic landmark building at 120 W Monroe, the restaurant pairs historic elegance with modern style. Our restaurant serves traditional Italian and Italian-American dishes, specialty cocktails, and fine wines in a lively, stylish setting. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, after-work happy hour, or for a pre-theater meal before a show.For Private Dining & Catering Inquiries please visit our website!
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3. The Gage
4.8
Exceptional(12720)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 193 times today
Beloved by locals and visitors alike for over fifteen years, The Gage effortlessly blends European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations and an award-winning wine list in a lively, convivial setting--just steps from Millennium Park and the renowned Art Institute. The Gage is known as a “must visit” among Chicago’s dining scene offering indoor and outdoor dining, the ability to accommodate large groups and several private event spaces.
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4. Beatrix - Loop
4.8
Exceptional(373)
$$$$
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 139 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s Loop, River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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5. Bazaar Meat Chicago
4.9
Exceptional(1039)
$$$$
• Steak • River North (Chicago)
Booked 31 times today
THE JOSÉ ANDRÉS STEAKHOUSE - Enjoy Washugyu Ribeye, Rosewood Ribeye, Coffee Rubbed Wagyu Hanger Steak, and a carefully curated theater of José’s favorite shared plates. Bazaar Meat wows its guests with thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive welcoming service. Bazaar Meat takes guests on an iconic sensory adventure of Michelin Star winning chef José Andres' Spanish roots, from Jamón Ibérico to Spanish Octopus, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible.Experience intimate & elegant dining ambience with an optional curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to the to prized Ribeyes aged to perfection. Enjoy José’s inventive take on carpaccio to the most tender rotisserie-style meat. Bazaar Meat offers unbeatable downtown views of the skyline and Chicago River with private dining and event spaces. Join us for a memorable date night, special occasion, and immersive kitchen view seating. Gluten free & vegan options available.
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6. Bar Mar Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(1788)
$$$$
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 188 times today
Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés' brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and event spaces available. Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Gluten free options available.
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7. Beatrix - Streeterville
4.7
Exceptional(3464)
$$$$
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 112 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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8. Francois Frankie
4.3
Awesome(310)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 42 times today
Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.
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9. Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.
4.4
Awesome(938)
$$$$
• American • Lakeshore East
Booked 14 times today
Nestled on the corner of Wabash and Lake, Elephant & Castle is your go-to British restaurant and bar in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre and shopping districts. Just steps from the iconic Chicago Theatre and two blocks from the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, we offer classic British pub fare like fish and chips, hearty breakfasts, and live sports on big screens. Whether you're stopping by for happy hour, catching a football match, or grabbing a bite before a show, Elephant & Castle delivers an unforgettable pub experience right in downtown Chicago.
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10. Solette
4.6
Exceptional(85)
$$$$
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 43 times today
Solette is a modern bar and restaurant in Chicago’s Financial District, designed to be the right place, every time. Whether you’re wrapping up the workday, meeting friends for a spontaneous night out, or planning a private event, Solette offers the kind of energy that makes you want to stay a little longer.

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  • BrianGold
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a large group and the restaurant allowed us to move our reservation earlier on short notice. The staff was absolutely fantastic. Everyone was super nice and attentive. 12 people in the group and all 12 people loved their food. The short rib lasagna was delicious. Will be back the next time we are in Chicago.
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    La Bella Trattoria Loop$$$$• Italian• Downtown / Loop
    •
    4.5
  • Franklin
    Cancun / Riviera Maya •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Incredible foodie experience. Fully recommended. Try definitely the tasting menu
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    Bazaar Meat Chicago$$$$• Steak• River North (Chicago)
    •
    4.9
  • James
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Very consistent for many years - love going to The Gage!
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    The Gage$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
    •
    4.8
  • Jan
    Chicago / Illinois •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 May 2026
    Had a great lunch before seeing Spamalot. Service was quick even though the restaurant was very full.
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    Roanoke$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
    •
    4.5
  • DonnaGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Apr 2026
    What a wonderful, surprise! We had gone to the theater for our anniversary, and needed a place close by to dine that was available for seating at 10:00. State and Lake came up in our search, menu looked good, and we'd have a enough time to dine before they would close. From the moment we entered, we were treated like we were their most important guests! If I could give 10 stars for our server, Troy, I would! He made the experience - he was informative, personable, professional and just a pleasure to deal with throughout! Kudos for not rushing us, and in fact telling us to take our time and enjoy the experience. An all around great evening!
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    State and Lake Chicago Tavern$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.3

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