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1. Bar Mar Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(1770)
$$$$
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 143 times today
Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés' brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and event spaces available. Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Gluten free options available.
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2. La Bella Trattoria Loop
4.4
Awesome(181)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 25 times today
La Bella Trattoria is a bold Italian restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, located inside a historic landmark building at 120 W Monroe, the restaurant pairs historic elegance with modern style. Our restaurant serves traditional Italian and Italian-American dishes, specialty cocktails, and fine wines in a lively, stylish setting. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, after-work happy hour, or for a pre-theater meal before a show.For Private Dining & Catering Inquiries please visit our website!
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3. Roanoke
4.5
Awesome(1887)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 50 times today
Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, parking for four hours is $10 with validation. Not valid for valet parking.
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4. Beatrix - Loop
4.8
Exceptional(372)
$$$$
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 60 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s Loop, River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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5. STK - Chicago
3.9
Excellent(7321)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 153 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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6. Beatrix - Streeterville
4.7
Exceptional(3456)
$$$$
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 137 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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7. Francois Frankie
4.3
Awesome(309)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 14 times today
Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.
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8. Elephant & Castle - Chicago Wabash Ave.
4.4
Awesome(934)
$$$$
• American • Lakeshore East
Booked 27 times today
Nestled on the corner of Wabash and Lake, Elephant & Castle is your go-to British restaurant and bar in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre and shopping districts. Just steps from the iconic Chicago Theatre and two blocks from the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, we offer classic British pub fare like fish and chips, hearty breakfasts, and live sports on big screens. Whether you're stopping by for happy hour, catching a football match, or grabbing a bite before a show, Elephant & Castle delivers an unforgettable pub experience right in downtown Chicago.
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9. State and Lake Chicago Tavern
4.3
Awesome(1645)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 20 times today
The sleek contemporary gastropub State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on bistro fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients. Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.
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10. Sifr
4.6
Exceptional(522)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • River North (Chicago)
Booked 30 times today
Sifr is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant rooted in bold flavors, open-fire cooking, and contemporary Chicago hospitality. Awarded the 2024 & 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand, Sifr brings together the vibrant culinary traditions of the Levant, North Africa, and the Mediterranean through a fresh, chef-driven lens.Our dining room and bar are the perfect setting for date nights, pre or post-theater meals, and late-night dining. Guests may dine indoors or on our fully enclosed and heated rooftop, one of River North’s most inviting nighttime spaces.Sifr stays open late. Enjoy shareable mezze, charcoal-grilled seafood and meats, breads, creative vegetable dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and desserts inspired by regional flavors. Our team led by Chef Sahil Sethi and Chef Sujan Sarkar.We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. ​For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.

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  • Jan
    Chicago / Illinois •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had a great lunch before seeing Spamalot. Service was quick even though the restaurant was very full.
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    Roanoke$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.5
  • David
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Sausage pasta entre was delicious as was the crispy ravioli starter. Roberto was a polite, attentive server. A relaxing place to dine pre theater! Thanks!!
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    La Bella Trattoria Loop$$$$• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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    4.4
  • StuC
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 18, 2026
    The "light and fluffy" pancakes are indeed light and fluff, and an excellent item. The staff are consistently helpful, friendly, and efficient. Highly recommended
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    Beatrix - Streeterville$$$$• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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    4.7
  • MichaelGold
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 1, 2026
    Quick apps and drinks before a show. Hadn't bene but enjoyed ourselves. Hadn't expected much from the food and was very pleasantly surprised by how good it was!
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    Copper Club$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.4
  • DonnaGold
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •54 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 22, 2026
    What a wonderful, surprise! We had gone to the theater for our anniversary, and needed a place close by to dine that was available for seating at 10:00. State and Lake came up in our search, menu looked good, and we'd have a enough time to dine before they would close. From the moment we entered, we were treated like we were their most important guests! If I could give 10 stars for our server, Troy, I would! He made the experience - he was informative, personable, professional and just a pleasure to deal with throughout! Kudos for not rushing us, and in fact telling us to take our time and enjoy the experience. An all around great evening!
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    State and Lake Chicago Tavern$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.3

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