Restaurants near Willis Tower

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 29 times today

Kindling boasts a live fire show kitchen, wood-fired plates, and tasty cocktails in the heart of downtown Chicago. Chef Partner is James Beard Award-winning Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldly perspective and decades of wood-fired cooking to Kindling's internationally inspired menu. Located within Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling welcomes guests for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with happy hour specials offered on weekdays from 3pm-5:30pm. Follow us on social @kindlingchicago & @chefsawyer!CLOSED: 11/28, 12/24-12/26, 1/1Open for dinner only 12/27-12/28

2. South Branch

4.7

Exceptional(1240)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 17 times today

One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

3. The Florentine

4.3

Awesome(1308)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 11 times today

Located in the JW Marriott Chicago, in the city’s bustling Loop Financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine.Characterized by simplicity and paramount ingredients, the menu showcases top imported Italian pastas, cheeses, salts and meats as well as ingredients from local farms.The Florentine offers semi-private and private dining spaces, accommodating anywhere from an intimate dinner for six, to a cocktail reception for 130. Our large private dining room can seat 60, or be divided into two smaller rooms holding 20-30 guests. Semi-private dining for large groups is also available.

4. Roanoke

4.3

Awesome(1477)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 53 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, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

5. Grill on 21

4.5

Awesome(210)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 10 times today

A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill, Grill on 21 is an elevated dining experience within The LaSalle Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott.Our menu celebrates quality, seasonality, locality, responsibility, health, and authenticity. As a cohesive blend of classic style, contemporary cuisines, and highly personalized service, Grill on 21 turns the daily breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a moment worth savoring. Celebrate the holiday season with our exceptional buffets, coursed dinner and party options, available in the experience section below. Parking Validation is available for guests parked at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. On weekends and weeknights after 4pm park for FREE at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage with a meal purchase of $25 or more. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

6. Seville Chicago

4.5

Awesome(12)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Loop

Booked 8 times today

Atop the roof of the Hilton Canopy in the Heart of The Loop, Seville is a rustically refined Mediterranean eatery by celebrity chef, hospitality developer and TV personality Fabio Viviani. This signature venue offers seasonally inspired dishes, including elevated takes on his favorite foods, as well as award winning wine offerings and cocktails. Seville features coastal favorites, house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, barrel select bourbons, and an extensive wine list.Welcomed by a passionate, knowledgeable hospitality team, guests enjoy this unique elegant, yet approachable restaurant created by combining several sitting options, from comfortable booths and casual bar seating to a outdoor roof deck.Seville by Fabio Viviani Hospitality is perfect for all occasions, from intimate date nights to large dinners with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

7. ETC.

4.6

Exceptional(46)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 13 times today

Lamar J. Moore, the beloved, Chicago-based, chef, has manifested a vision of elevated Southern cuisine in a Northern city where the bulk of the Black American community has direct Southern ancestry and roots. Soil was rich and ready for the unique warmth of his ideas. The opening team of etc. has created a space, menu, beverage program, and flow of service that is simultaneously down-home and adventurous, and as intriguing and challenging as it is familiar Our mission is to bring a high level of experience, taste, and cocktails to the loop/printers row, family-style and without any pretension.

8. The Fillmore

3.5

Very Good(96)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 8 times today

The Fillmore Chicago blends contemporary American and classic Italian cuisine in a stylish mid-century dining room, reflecting the building's timeless architecture. The inviting bar offers a selection of signature drinks and classic cocktails, perfect for any occasion.Whether you're enjoying a satisfying lunch from the all-day menu, unwinding with weekday happy hour specials, or indulging in a leisurely weekend brunch, The Fillmore has something for everyone.Parking validation is available for guests dining on weekdays after 3 p.m. and weekends at the 172 W Madison St. parking garage—just $5 for 5 hours of parking, ideal before catching a show in the Theatre District.Guests can also park for free after 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights with a $25 meal purchase. Please bring your parking slip for validation at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

9. Bandol

4.2

Awesome(267)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 10 times today

Bandol blends French and Mediterranean classics with modern seafood, a raw bar, and American influences, inspired by the coastal town of Bandol. Its light-filled, art-deco space is ideal for everything from a morning espresso and pastry to a business lunch, memorable dinner, or late-night digestif. Parisian-style outdoor seating offers a relaxing escape in the heart of the city. Bandol serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch.The upscale to-go coffee bar and bakery counter offers Lavazza coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and house-made pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.Parking validation is available for guests parked at 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, enjoy free parking with a $25 meal purchase. Bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

10. The Metropolitan

3.8

Excellent(523)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Loop

You’re invited for an exclusive ‘guest pass’ dining experience at Chicago's finest Private Business and Social Club, The Metropolitan, on floor 67 of the iconic Willis Tower. This reservation includes limited access to our Private Club. Member events, benefits, charge privileges etc, are for Members Only. While enjoying the Club, ask about your invitation to Membership for future All Club ACCESS to Dine. Host. Connect. Work. And Play. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual. No rips or tears in denim, athletic wear, hats or sandals. Jackets are recommended for gentlemen in Craftsman. Text: 312-940-9375 or Call: 312-876-3200.All food and beverage purchases are subject to an automatic 20% Service Charge, which is distributed by the Club to food and beverage service employees. The Service Charge is not a tip or gratuity. Please inform your server if you or anyone in your party has food allergies or special dietary requirements. ©Invited. All rights reserved.

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Dined 2 days ago
This meal was a pleasant surprise. The meals was delicious and prompt, service efficient. Elegant setting and great location for dinner before a show. Great vegetarian options as well.
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Excellent Service, EXCELLENT FOOD, EXCELLENT STAFF, WE HAD A LAST MINUTE GIRLS NIGHT OUT WE STAYED FOR 3 HOURS HAD DRINKS, SMALL PLATES, A SALAD, & LARGER PLATES!!!! WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK TO DO IT AGAIN!!!!
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Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always a pleasure dining at Kindling! Our server was great and the food was delicious.
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Kindling | Downtown Cookout & CocktailsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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Alejandra
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our experience was absolutely amazing! The service was impeccable, an the food was nothing short of perfect. I've visited this restaurant in the past, and each time, my experience has been consistently exceptional. Everything about it, from the delicious meals to the warm and inviting ambience, is truly outstanding. I will undoubtedly return and continue to bring my business partners and clients here to enjoy this remarkable dining experience. Thank you for maintaining such high standards and for being one of the very best!
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1. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

2. South Branch

3. The Florentine

4. Roanoke

5. Grill on 21

6. Seville Chicago

7. ETC.

8. The Fillmore

9. Bandol

10. The Metropolitan

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