Chicago Area Restaurant Guide guide from IMS.
NOTE: All telephone numbers are area code 312 unless
otherwise noted.
Artists Restaurant
412 S. Michigan Avenue
939-7855
Housed in the landmark Fine Arts Building. Artists serve meals. Entrees
include Athenian salad, souvlaki, steaks, seafood, and pastas.
Blackhawk Lodge
41 E. Superior Street
280-4080
Sophisticated American menu in rustic setting.
Erwin
2925 N. Halstead Street
528-7200
Contemporary, seasonal, affordable American cuisine.
Gordon
500 N. Clark Street
467-9780
French technique applied to American menu. Polished service.
The Marc
311 W. Superior Street
642-3810
Casual atmosphere and contemporary American fare.
Northside Cafe
1635 N. Damen Avenue
384-3555
If you're hip enough, head to the Bucktown neighborhood for grilled American
cuisine, salads, sandwiches, and a game of pool.
Prairie
500 S. Dearborn Street
663-1143
For an upscale, hearty taste of the Midwest.
Relish
2044 N. Halstead Street
868-9034
International and regional American cuisine.
Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Street
649-2349
Formal, opulent setting with great view of Michigan Avenue. Seasonal
American menu and super brunch.
Zinfandel American Restaurant & Bar
59 W. Grand Avenue
527-1818
American from-scratch cooking.
Soul Kitchen
2152 W. Chicago Avenue
342-9742
Off the beaten path for highly seasoned Cajun, Caribbean, and Mexican dishes.
Wishbone
1800 W. Grand Avenue
829-3597
Southern and New Orleans-style cooking at trendy West Side location.
Dee's
1114. W. Armitage Avenue
477-1500
Great service and very fresh Chinese food.
Emperor's Choice
2238 S. Wentworth Street
225-8800
For true taste of Chinatown.
Hunan Cafe
625 N. Michigan Avenue
482-9898
Serves Hunan and Mandarin specialties, and features dim sum.
Penny's Noodle Shop
3400 N. Sheffield Avenue
281-8222
Cheap and wonderful Asian noodle shop.
Seven Treasures
2312 S. Wentworth Avenue
225-2668
Quintessential, bare-bones Chinatown noodle house.
T'ang Dynasty
100 E. Walton Street
467-9797
Exotic Chinese fare served in rich surroundings.
Cite
505 N. Lake Shore Drive
644-4050
All tables have spectacular views of the city and lake. Menu features Continental,
French, and Italian cuisines.
O'Brien's
1528 N. Wells Street
787-3131
Continental fare such as Dover sole, steak Diane. Piano bar and great
garden cafe for warm evenings.
Mambo Grill
412 N. Clark Street
467-9797
High-energy dining. Fusion of South American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and
Mexican influences.
Tania's
2659 N. Milwaukee Avenue
664-8688
Supper club with lively entertainment.
D. B. Kaplan's Delicatessen
845 N. Michigan Avenue
280-2700
Offers more than 150 humourous and delicious deli options (like Ike
and Tina Tuna), plus soups, salads, and desserts.
Deli on Dearborn
723 S. Dearborn Avenue
427-DELI
Lunch Monday-Saturday.
The Dill Pickle
65 E. Wacker Place
857-2321
Famous for corned beef, hot pastrami, and fresh oven roasted turkey
breast.
Eight Street Deli
800 S. Michigan Avenue
939-2800
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli
1141 S. Jefferson Street
939-2855
Landmark, cafeteria-style Jewish deli for breakfast and lunch.
Mrs. Levy's Delicatessen
233 S. Wacker Drive
993-0530
This New York-style deli features some of the best lox and bagels,
corned beef sandwiches, and fountain creations in the city.
Odyssey
South side of Navy Pier at Illinois Street
(708) 990-0800
This sleek megayacht offers gourmet meals with formal table service. Three
decks offer diverse entertainment with live music and dancing. Call for
cruise rates.
Spirit of Chicago
Navy Pier at Illinois Street
836-7888
The Spririt of Chicago's 1994 season is in its seventh year of regular
cruising which includes daily sailing with lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner,
late-night, moonlight, and special theme cruises. Call for rates and
information.
Le Mikado
21 W. Goethe Street
280-8611
European/Oriental cuisine.
Ambria
2300 N. Lincoln Park West
472-5959
Nouvelle dishes, impeccable service.
Bistro 110
110 E. Pearson Street
266-3110
Lively crowd enjoys outstanding specialties from woodburning oven.
Cafe du Midi
2118 N. Damen Avenue
235-6434
Specialities include grilled fish and seafood, cassoulet.
Jackie's
2478 N. Lincoln Avenue
880-0003
Asian-accented cooking. Try the chocolate-bag dessert.
Jimmy's Place
3420 N. Elston Avenue
539-2999
Flawless service. Piped-in opera music.
Kiki's Bistro
900 N. Franklin Street
335-5454
Country French cooking in bistro setting.
Le Bouchon
1958 N. Damen Avenue
862-6600
Authentic French bistro. Signatures include the onion tart and the
duck for two. Intimate, relaxed atmosphere.
Le Francais
269 S. Milwaukee Avenue
(708) 541-7470
Famed country French, classic experience.
Marche
833 W. Randolph Street
226-8399
French bistro menu in hip, European brasserie environment.
Toulouse on the Park
2140 N. Lincoln Park West
665-9071
Seasonal, light French-American cuisine in opulent, romantic
setting. Cognac bar with live cabaret and jazz performance.
The Berghoff
17 W. Adams Street
427-3170
Family operated since 1898, this restaurant features German/American
cuisine and family-brewed beer.
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 N. Lincoln Avenue
784-4444
One of the liveliest dining spots in the city. Offers traditional
German and American fare.
Golden Ox
1578-82 N. Clybourn Street
664-0780
Serving wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, and veal shank. Walls are covered
with clocks and paintings, and festive German music plays in the
background.
Schulien's Restaurant & Saloon
2100 W. Irving Park Road
478-2100
Open since 1881. Offers German/American cuisine.
Greek Islands
200 S. Halstead Street
782-9855
Specialties include baked lamb and fresh seafood.
It's Greek to Me
306 S. Halstead Street
977-0022
Hellenic food in contemporary setting.
Neon Greek Village
310 S. Halstead Street
648-9800
The only Greek restaurant that offers live entertainment -- belly
dancing, singing, folk dancing, and live bands. Specializes in shish
kebobs, lamb chops, steaks, red snapper, and Greek salads.
Papagus Greek Taverna
Embassy Suites Chicago, 620 N. State Street
642-8450
Fresh foods, bright colors, and bold flavors of authentic Greek cuisine.
Parthenon
314 S. Halstead Street
726-2407
The place for saganaki, ouzo, and partying.
Petros Dianna's
1633 N. Halstead Street
642-8484
Greek classics, refined new Greek selections, and continental offerings..
Bukhara
2 E. Ontario Street
943-0188
Upscale finger food. Great for groups.
Gandhi India
2601 W. Devon Avenue
761-8714
Casual Indian restautant with tandoori style of cooking.
India House
200 S. Halstead Street
782-9855
Dishes range from Bombay, Delhi, street fare, and home-style tandoori
cooking to the sophisticated cuisine of the Royal Families; authentically
prepared.
Klay Oven
414 N. Orleans Street
527-3999
Adventurous menu available in tasting portions. Great service and decor.
Avanzare
161 E. Huron Street
337-8056
Creative menu and very attentive service.
Bella Vista
1001 W. Belmont Avenue
404-0111
Contemporary Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas.
Bice
158 E. Ontario Street
664-1474
Excellent for people watching. Contemporary fare.
Cafe Luciano
871 N. Rush Street
266-1414
Casual Italian bistro dining.
Carlucci
2215 N. Halstead Street
281-1220
Terrific food and service in lively setting.
Centro
710 N. Wells Street
988-7775
Beautiful crowd comes for huge portions of classic dishes.
I Tre Merli
316 W. Erie Street
266-3100
Trendy crowd comes for the regional Italian fare.
Mare
400 N. Clark Street
245-9933
Italian seafood restaurant featuring coastal specialties in
Venetian setting.
Nana's
7 W. Kedzie Street
527-0300
Casual regional Italian from the Rosebud family. Big lunch crowd.
Rosebud Cafe
1500 W. Taylor Street
942-1117
Mamma makes a mean red sauce at this lively local favorite.
Mia Francesca
3311 N. Clark Street
281-3310
Great neighborhood. Very busy. A bargain.
Scoozi!
410 W. Huron Street
943-5900
Entrees from all regions served in loud and festive warehouse setting.
Vivere
71 W. Monroe Street
332-7005
Contemporary takes on classic Northern Italian recipes.
Benkay
Hotel Nikko, 320 N. Dearbbborn Street
744-1900
Great sushi. Quiet and elegant.
Hatsuuhana
160 E. Ontario Street
280-8287
Great sushi and theater from the chefs.
Itto Sushi
2616 N. Halstead Street
871-1800
Sashimi dinners and sake kawa maki are among the selections.
Ron of Japan
230 E. Ontario Street
644-6500
Meals here are prepared at the table and seating is in groups.
Suntory
11 E. Huron Street
664-3344
Traditional Japanese, teppanyaki, and sushi experiences under one roof.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N. Halsted Street
573-1510
Outstanding tapas, sangria, and people watching.
Cafe Iberico
739 N. LaSalle Street
935-5000
Noisy and tasty, cafeteria-style tapas bar.
La Paella
2920 N. Clark Street
528-0757
Spanish cuisine in elegant atmosphere.
Gypsy
215 E. Ohio Street
644-9779
Mediterranean influences in predominantly American menu.
Ti Amo
44 W. Fullerton Avenue
327-5100
Candlelight and lively Spanish music complement Mediterranean-style
restaurant offering a mix of Spanish, Italion, Greek, French, and
Moroccan.
Trio
1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston
(708) 733-8746
Mediterranean-inspired fare served on granite, glass, marble.
Tuttaposto
646 Franklin Street
943-6262
Mediterranean concept featuring flavors of Spain, Greece, Italy,
France, and Portugal.
Bossa Nova
1960 N. Clybourn Avenue
248-4800
Energetic, eclectic supper club with live music. More than 60 international
tapas dishes. Hot late-night spot.
Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
445 N. Clark Street
661-1434
Unsurpassed regional Mexican cooking in formal and relaxed settings.
Hat Dance
325 W. Huron Street
649-0066
Traditional and innovative Mexicvon cuisine, including Mexican pizza. Served in
lively and contemporary setting..
La Margarita
47 W. Polk
777-6666
Lunch and dinner served daily.
Lindo Mexico
2638 N. Lincoln Avenue
871-4832
Good, creative food at reasonable prices.
Santa Fe Tapas
1962 N. Halstead Street
404-9168
Hot and cold Southwestern tapas menu featuring wild game such as rattlesnake
and venison.
Edwardo's Pizza
525 S. Dearborn Avenue
939-3366
Lunch and dinner served daily.
Gino's East
160 E. Superior Street
954-1124
Serving legendary, deep-dish pizza for more than 25 years.
Giordano's
236 S. Wabash
939-4646
Originator of the Chicago-style "famous stuffed pizza."
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
439 N. Wells Street
828-9800
Another favorite for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
Pizzeria Uno & Due
29 E. Ohio Street and 619 N. Wabash Avenue
321-1000 and 943-2400
Home of famed Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
Catch 35
35 W. Wacker Drive
346-3500
Asian-influenced seafood is the specialty. Huge, inviting lounge with piano bar.
Cape Cod Room
Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place
787-2200
Supreme seafood in cozy New England ambience.
Nick's Fishmarket
One First National Plaza
621-0200
Local seafood favorite
The Old Carolina Crab House
465 E. Illinois Street
321-8400
Chicago's only dockside seafood restaurant features incredible crab
cakes, char-grilled shrimp, seafood platters, fresh soft-shell or stone
crabs (in season), and homemade desserts.
Shaw's Crab House
21 E. Hubbard Street
527-2722
Fresh, first-rate seafood.
Carson's, The Place for Ribs
612 N. Wells Street
280-9200
Chopped liver while you wait for ribs, chicken, steaks, and chops.
Chicago Chop House
60 W. Ontario Street
787-7100
For the true meat and potatoes lover. Prime steaks, prime rib, and veal porterhouse
are specialities.
Eli's the Place for Steaks
215 E. Chicago Avenue
642-1393
Classic local steak joint.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N. Rush Street
266-8999
1940's style dining, featuring New York sirloin, broiled salmon, baby back ribs.
Lawry's the Prime Rib
100 E. Ontario Street
787-5000
Just decide how big and how you want it cooked.
S.R.O. Grill
610 S. Dearborn Avenue
360-1776
Lunch and dinner served Monday-Saturday.
Thai Classic
3332 N. Clark Street
404-2000
Beautifully prepared fresh food served in cozy setting.
Ann Sather
929 W. Belmont Avenue
348-2378
Swedish classics. Really yummie and a great way to start your day.
Busy Bee
1550 N. Damen Avenue
772-4433
Great ethnic crowd in hip neighborhood. Cheap peasant-style food.
Heaven on Seven
111 N. Wabash Avenue
263-6443
For Cajun/Creole fare. Try the jalapeno cheese muffins.
Lou Mitchell's
563 W. Jackson Boulevard
939-3111
Milk Duds while you wait at this classic favorite of early risers.
Nookies
1746 N. Wells Street
337-2454
For bacon and eggs, and spinach pie.
Original Pancake House
22 E. Bellevue Place
642-7917
Recommended: the German or apple pancakes. Great coffee.
West Egg Cafe & Rotisserie
1139 N. State Street
951-7900
Big crowds come for international egg skillet breakfast and more.
Army & Lou's
420-22 E. 75th Street
483-6550
Soul food favorite for the ages.
Boston Blackie's
164 E. Grand Avenue
938-8700
Fabulous burgers.
Charlie Trotter's
816 W. Armitage Avenue
248-6228
Artful American interpretations of modern French cuisine.
Como Inn
546 N. Milwaukee Avenue
421-5222
For 70 years, serving Italian fare in classic setting.
Dick's Last Resort
435 E. Illinois Street
836-7870
Serves buckets of messy ribs, shrimp, chicken, catfish, and crab legs.
Dixieland, blues, and rock entertainment.
The Dining Room
Ritz Carlton Hotel, 160 E. Pearson Street
337-2454
Save room for excellent desserts on this French-inspired menu.
The Eccentric
159 W. Erie Street
787-8390
Try Oprah's famed mashed potatoes.
Ed Debevic's Short Orders Deluxe
640 N. Wells Street
664-1707
The place to go for a '50s-style burger and insults from servers.
Foodlife/Mity Nice Grill
Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue
335-3663
An array of healthful choices in village-square setting.
Goose Island Brewing Co.
1800 N. Clybourn Avenue
915-0071
Chicago's oldest and largest brewpub.
Hard Rock Cafe
63 W. Ontario Street
943-2252
The restaurant and bar that caused such a senstion on the East and
West coasts does the same in Chicago.
Harry Caray's
33 W. Kinzie Street
465-9269
For steaks, chops, seafood, and lively bar crowd waiting for Harry
to walk in.
Michael Jordon's, The Restaurant
500 N. LaSalle
644-3865
Come for Juanita's Mac and Cheese, ribs, or salmon with corn-
avacado relish. Then stay for a beer and a ballgame in the bar and
leave with a t-shirt from the souvenir shop.
Planet Hollywood
633 N. Wells Street
266-STAR
This dining experience is inspired by the world of film, and is co-owned
by some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Enjoy freshly prepared, healthy dishes.
The Pump Room
1301 N. State Parkway
266-0360
Walls filled with celebrity photos. Signature steaks, seafood, and
baked Alaska. Lavish Sunday brunch.
R. J. Grunts
2056 N. Lincoln Park West
929-5363
The original Rich Melman burger and salad-bar concept.
Russian Tea Cafe
63 E. Adams Street
360-0000
Delicious regional Russian peasant cuisine in cozy environment.
The Signature Room at the 95th
John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Avenue
787-9596
A classic for its dazzling view. Midwestern seasonal menu.