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Chicago Restaurants
Posted on 2/21/10 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 2/21/10 at 5:54 pm
I will be taking the wife to Chicago in a few months for our anniversary and am looking for a few good ideas on restaurants. I would like to hit the good local spots during the day and for a few dinners (fancy not needed) but would like to do one nice dinner one night ($100 to $130 range).
What you got F&D board?
What you got F&D board?
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Posted on 2/21/10 at 5:59 pm to etm512
I'm a big fan of the Weber Grill Steakhouse downtown.
Posted on 2/21/10 at 6:00 pm to Htown Tiger
rosebud steakhouse.
Get the bone in ribeye, best steak i have ever had
Get the bone in ribeye, best steak i have ever had
Posted on 2/21/10 at 9:45 pm to etm512
Just came back from Chicago actually...
If you like sushi, there is a local favorite called "Toro Sushi" in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. They have the best sushi I've tasted in awhile, and you can byob. There's always a pretty long wait, so you go there, put your name down, then walk to a bar to wait and then they call you. Pretty awesome.
As for steaks, Gibson's is the definite local favorite. A lot of Chicago celebs and "who's who" go there. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty kicking. They have a piano player in the bar too. It's located in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
For pizza, you can't really go wrong with any of the places. I tried Lou Malnati's and Gino's, and liked Malnati's the best.
There are some good sandwich shops tucked in everywhere you go, so just be on the lookout.
Anyway, the Gold Coast area is known as the "Viagra Triangle." Apparently a lot of businessmen try to hook up with much younger women in this area... so watch out.
All in all, you'll enjoy it.
If you like sushi, there is a local favorite called "Toro Sushi" in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. They have the best sushi I've tasted in awhile, and you can byob. There's always a pretty long wait, so you go there, put your name down, then walk to a bar to wait and then they call you. Pretty awesome.
As for steaks, Gibson's is the definite local favorite. A lot of Chicago celebs and "who's who" go there. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty kicking. They have a piano player in the bar too. It's located in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
For pizza, you can't really go wrong with any of the places. I tried Lou Malnati's and Gino's, and liked Malnati's the best.
There are some good sandwich shops tucked in everywhere you go, so just be on the lookout.
Anyway, the Gold Coast area is known as the "Viagra Triangle." Apparently a lot of businessmen try to hook up with much younger women in this area... so watch out.
All in all, you'll enjoy it.
Posted on 2/21/10 at 10:39 pm to Slippin Pinkies
gene and georgeatti - I am sure that is not how you spell it .. sorry
Posted on 2/22/10 at 5:15 am to threeputt
Portillo's
- Hot Dogs, Great Italian Beef Sandwich, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc. If you ever stop by here grab a chocolate cake shake
Locations in and around Chicago area. Ate here 3 or 4 times tried most stuff... Delicious can't wait to get back to Chi Town for this...
- Hot Dogs, Great Italian Beef Sandwich, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc. If you ever stop by here grab a chocolate cake shake
Locations in and around Chicago area. Ate here 3 or 4 times tried most stuff... Delicious can't wait to get back to Chi Town for this...
This post was edited on 2/22/10 at 5:24 am
Posted on 2/22/10 at 9:41 am to TC16
quote:
Hot Dogs
If you want hot dogs in Chicago you must go to Hot Dougs ... Trust me ..
Posted on 2/22/10 at 9:52 am to etm512
quote:
($100 to $130 range)
Dessert at Alinea
Posted on 2/22/10 at 10:00 pm to BrockLanders
Alinea is great BUT you are going to pay. 150 a head minimum. I really enjoyed Frontera Grille and Tolombolamo, Rick Bayless places next door to each other. I can do without their Pizza, deep dish isnt my thing
Posted on 2/22/10 at 11:20 pm to etm512
never had a bad meal at Harry Carays
Posted on 2/22/10 at 11:31 pm to CE Tiger
Ditka's restaraunt is ok. Geno's East is cool too
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:04 am to hehatedrew
There is a place right by Lincoln park, an old Italian restaurant. I can't remember the name of it for anything but they have pizza in a bowl which was damn good, and the bread they do for an appetizer was really good. Fun place to go not the best of prices but really fun time.
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:09 am to etm512
+1 on Lou Malnati's for pizza
Dessert at Alinea
I have heard from many that Charlie Trotter's is great...but have never been.
We ate at Bluewater Grill and it was fantastic. Unfortunately, it's now closed.
Dessert at Alinea
I have heard from many that Charlie Trotter's is great...but have never been.
We ate at Bluewater Grill and it was fantastic. Unfortunately, it's now closed.
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:35 am to CE Tiger
quote:
Harry Carays
Agreed. Good food and a great atmosphere.
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:35 am to fisherbm1112
I think it was Chicago Oven
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:44 am to etm512
MORTONS OF CHICAGO IS A GREAT STEAKHOUSE.
Posted on 2/23/10 at 10:10 am to Htown Tiger
Chicago Chop House on Ontario is excellent, my favorite Chicago restaurant.
www.chicagochophouse.com
La Scarola is a really cool itialian place on W. Grand. Great atmosphere and very good food.
Toast in Lincoln Park is a good breakfast spot.
Red Head Piano Bar on Ontario for drinks.
www.chicagochophouse.com
La Scarola is a really cool itialian place on W. Grand. Great atmosphere and very good food.
Toast in Lincoln Park is a good breakfast spot.
Red Head Piano Bar on Ontario for drinks.
This post was edited on 2/23/10 at 10:13 am
Posted on 2/23/10 at 12:03 pm to etm512
I'd try Carrabbas or Flemings. I hear they are stellar in Chicago.
Posted on 2/23/10 at 12:31 pm to APT
quote:
Chicago Chop House on Ontario is excellent, my favorite Chicago restaurant.
www.chicagochophouse.com
/thread...but for your price range....may be tight
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