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Need food recs for Chicago. Booking ahead of time.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 10/13/17 at 5:15 pm
Looking for the best steakhouse, best pizza, best seafood/sushi.
TIA
TIA
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Posted on 10/13/17 at 5:31 pm to Tshiz
They have a great steak at Blackbird. It's not a steakhouse but it's a fantastic restaurant
Posted on 10/13/17 at 5:42 pm to Tshiz
Go to Sun Wah Barbeque and get the Peking Duck. First time I had it, and I look for Peking Duck when I travel now.
I didn't really want traditional Chicago style pizza, so I was recommended Pequod's. It was excellent. I went to the N. Clybourn location.
I didn't really want traditional Chicago style pizza, so I was recommended Pequod's. It was excellent. I went to the N. Clybourn location.
This post was edited on 10/13/17 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 10/13/17 at 6:47 pm to Tshiz
this is a cut, copy, paste I saved from 2-3 weeks ago
.... I'll credit the original poster but I forgot his username
CHICAGO TTD
- Rooftop bars: Cindy's, LondonHouse, J. Parker, Bernie's, Raised, Up & Up (or Cabana Club), Green River, Noyane
- Cocktail bars: Violet Hour, Fox Bar, Lone Wolf, Boozebox (subterranean lounge below Sushi Dokku), Izakaya (subterranean lounge below Momotaro), Matchbox, The Drifter, Sparrow, Beatnik (just opened), Lost Lake, Barrelhouse Flat (good old fashioned happy hour deal), Three Dots and a Dash, The Library (basement of The Gage), The Hive, Heavy Feather
- Bars with a patio or open-air space: Federales, Big Star, Bridgehouse Tavern, City Winery (Riverwalk), Sportsman's Pub, The Dawson, Happy Village, Parson's, Sheffield's, Barcocina, Kaiser Tiger, Park & Field, Howell & Hood, Fountainhead, Aberdeen Tap, G&O, Village Tap, Derby, George Street Pub, Cody's, Corcoran's, Ranalli's, Small Bar, Saint Lou's Assembly
- Food: Girl & The Goat, 90 Miles, Publican, Momotaro, Au Cheval, Formento's, Pequod's, Duck Duck Goat Lou Malnati, Portillo's, Swift & Son's, Bavette's, Kinzie Chophouse, Greek Islands, Serai, Irazu, Andy's Thai Kitchen, Go 4 Food, any Mexican joint in Little Village, any Indian and Middle Eastern restaurant on Devon, Coalfire, Twin Anchors, Big & Little's, Charlatan, Pane's, Tango Sur, Roost, Ada Street, Mott Street, Birds Nest, Crisp
- Breweries / Brewpubs: Half Acre (Balmoral just opened), Forbidden Root, Corridor and DryHop (same owners), Revolution, Goose Island, On Tour, Haymarket, Lagunitas, Great Central, Band of Bohemia, Dovetail, Hopewell, Begyle, Old Irving
So much more than this, but just off the top of my head of some places I've been to.
.... I'll credit the original poster but I forgot his username
CHICAGO TTD
- Rooftop bars: Cindy's, LondonHouse, J. Parker, Bernie's, Raised, Up & Up (or Cabana Club), Green River, Noyane
- Cocktail bars: Violet Hour, Fox Bar, Lone Wolf, Boozebox (subterranean lounge below Sushi Dokku), Izakaya (subterranean lounge below Momotaro), Matchbox, The Drifter, Sparrow, Beatnik (just opened), Lost Lake, Barrelhouse Flat (good old fashioned happy hour deal), Three Dots and a Dash, The Library (basement of The Gage), The Hive, Heavy Feather
- Bars with a patio or open-air space: Federales, Big Star, Bridgehouse Tavern, City Winery (Riverwalk), Sportsman's Pub, The Dawson, Happy Village, Parson's, Sheffield's, Barcocina, Kaiser Tiger, Park & Field, Howell & Hood, Fountainhead, Aberdeen Tap, G&O, Village Tap, Derby, George Street Pub, Cody's, Corcoran's, Ranalli's, Small Bar, Saint Lou's Assembly
- Food: Girl & The Goat, 90 Miles, Publican, Momotaro, Au Cheval, Formento's, Pequod's, Duck Duck Goat Lou Malnati, Portillo's, Swift & Son's, Bavette's, Kinzie Chophouse, Greek Islands, Serai, Irazu, Andy's Thai Kitchen, Go 4 Food, any Mexican joint in Little Village, any Indian and Middle Eastern restaurant on Devon, Coalfire, Twin Anchors, Big & Little's, Charlatan, Pane's, Tango Sur, Roost, Ada Street, Mott Street, Birds Nest, Crisp
- Breweries / Brewpubs: Half Acre (Balmoral just opened), Forbidden Root, Corridor and DryHop (same owners), Revolution, Goose Island, On Tour, Haymarket, Lagunitas, Great Central, Band of Bohemia, Dovetail, Hopewell, Begyle, Old Irving
So much more than this, but just off the top of my head of some places I've been to.
This post was edited on 10/13/17 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 10/13/17 at 7:05 pm to Tshiz
Girl and the Goat is a must and I know a lot of people will recommend it.
Alinea if you're willing to drop a decent amount of money on dinner.
Alinea if you're willing to drop a decent amount of money on dinner.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 8:13 pm to Tshiz
3 dots and a dash for a drink
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:35 pm to djangochained
Pequods!
Posted on 10/13/17 at 10:06 pm to Tshiz
I was just up there last week
Au Cheval burger was awesome. I was lucky to walk in a sit right at bar without waiting.
Pequods for pizza
I had Volare italian one night. Pretty good but not amazing
Joe Steak and Stone crab was really good.
Au Cheval burger was awesome. I was lucky to walk in a sit right at bar without waiting.
Pequods for pizza
I had Volare italian one night. Pretty good but not amazing
Joe Steak and Stone crab was really good.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 10:15 pm to Tshiz
Ditka's
Don't go to Giordano's. It's everywhere and is okay at best. I see it's recommended everywhere.
Don't go to Giordano's. It's everywhere and is okay at best. I see it's recommended everywhere.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 11:28 pm to adp
Giardanos was ok, geno’s sucked, and lou malnatis was amazing.
Everyone says pequods is awesome but I unfortunately didn’t get to try it.
Everyone says pequods is awesome but I unfortunately didn’t get to try it.
Posted on 10/14/17 at 12:07 am to adp
quote:If gonna do a Chicago-style deep dish joint, then Lou Malnati's is the place.
Don't go to Giordano's. It's everywhere and is okay at best. I see it's recommended everywhere.
Pequod's is more like a pan pizza, but it's good.
I personally prefer a good New York style
Posted on 10/14/17 at 7:23 am to Got Blaze
quote:
.... I'll credit the original poster but I forgot his username
Right here!
Another F&DB poster that lives in Chicago told me to save the list. I did and actually added several spots that slipped my mind the first time (couple listed below). It's at work, so I'll post when I'm back in the office on Monday morning.
ETA: I'll just answer what OP is looking for, though...
- Best steakhouse: I've been to Kinzie, Bavette's and Swift & Sons. All three are fantastic. If I were you, I wouldn't count-out Tango Sur, an Argentinian steakhouse along the Southport Corridor in Lakeview.
- Best pizza: If looking for deep dish, I would recommend Lou Malnati's, Pequod's and Art of Pizza. If looking for neapolitan-style, my favorite has been Coalfire.
- Best sushi: There are a few random spots scattered throughout the city (i.e. Uni Sushi, Butterfly, Sushi X), but I would highly-recommend Sushi Dokku and Momotaro in West Loop. Both have subterranean lounges (Booze Box and Izakaya).
- Best seafood: Cold Storage and GT Fish & Oyster.
This post was edited on 10/15/17 at 10:29 am
Posted on 10/14/17 at 8:47 am to Tshiz
the purple pig is fantastic but they don't take reservations
skip the pizza, it's all gross
best meals we had in Chicago were in Chinatown...definitely do not miss
skip the pizza, it's all gross
best meals we had in Chicago were in Chinatown...definitely do not miss
Posted on 10/14/17 at 10:22 am to hoopsgalore
quote:
Right here!
thanks brother .. I'm in Chicago 1-2x's a year to visit family, attend concerts, wife & daughter go shopping, and eat the groceries. I'll reach out to you next time I'm in town. Will even bring you some of my Cajun seasoning if interested
Posted on 10/14/17 at 1:02 pm to Got Blaze
Sounds good to me.
Posted on 10/14/17 at 1:03 pm to cgrand
quote:
best meals we had in Chicago were in Chinatown...definitely do not miss
One of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago was Go 4 Food. Incredible dishes.
Posted on 10/14/17 at 1:34 pm to Tshiz
We're going thanksgiving weekend. I booked girl and the goat. Gonna try for au cheval and will likely hit pequods for pizza. Had pequods last summer and it was delicious. The other two didn't get to go to.
Posted on 10/15/17 at 12:37 am to auzach91
Uno's Due's, Gino's and Lou Malnati's are all basically the same....do one of them. giordano's is not my favorite.
old school: miller's pub, italian village, berghof
good food: la scarola
fancy: girl and the goat, publican, anything west loop
also: for something legit, go to Al's Italian Beef. get either a beef, dipped with both kinds of peppers, or a good hot dog. their fries are also the best i've ever had.
old school: miller's pub, italian village, berghof
good food: la scarola
fancy: girl and the goat, publican, anything west loop
also: for something legit, go to Al's Italian Beef. get either a beef, dipped with both kinds of peppers, or a good hot dog. their fries are also the best i've ever had.
This post was edited on 10/15/17 at 12:41 am
Posted on 10/15/17 at 6:00 am to Tshiz
quote:
Looking for the best steakhouse, best pizza, best seafood/sushi.
A few other suggestions that I really like... first two are in my 'hood (Ukranian Village).. the other is a bit north in Lincoln Square..
Boeffhaus (Steaks)
Arami (Sushi)
Spacca Napoli (Neapolitan style pizza)
Posted on 10/15/17 at 9:08 am to Tshiz
Go to Momotaro for sushi. Do the omakese with the wine pairing. Best nigiri I've ever had. Bring a bank roll.
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