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Chicago Restaurant rec
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:29 am
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:29 am
Hello, have one night to make a reservation in Chicago. We are staying at the London House Chicago. Would like somewhere relatively close.
I looked over the Chicago trip review and was a little overwhelmed with all the recs.
Tried to get Bavettes today, but, fully booked within 5 minutes.
Was leaning classic steak place, but, open to anything and we eat anything.
So, if you have one or top 3 recs to give in Chicago what would they be?
I looked over the Chicago trip review and was a little overwhelmed with all the recs.
Tried to get Bavettes today, but, fully booked within 5 minutes.
Was leaning classic steak place, but, open to anything and we eat anything.
So, if you have one or top 3 recs to give in Chicago what would they be?
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Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:42 am to Buck Dancer
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:55 am to TideSaint
I mentioned in the original post I looked over that already and was overwhelmed with the 40 restaurants recommended in the Chicago area.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:29 am to Buck Dancer
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:21 pm to OTIS2
If you want classic, you can never go wrong with Gibson's.. it's not that far from where you are... was just there two weeks ago and it's just kind of old reliable..
A little different take is Asador bastian.. its a little closer, too..
A little different take is Asador bastian.. its a little closer, too..
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:38 pm to Buck Dancer
Purple Pig just right across the river would be my vote.
This post was edited on 8/9/25 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:44 pm to TFTC
I agree with Gibson’s for a classic steakhouse experience. We have family two blocks north…the location is too attractive to resist… 
Posted on 8/10/25 at 10:50 am to Buck Dancer
I liked Ming Hin Cuisine for dim sum. They have several locations around the city
Posted on 8/10/25 at 11:39 am to Buck Dancer
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So, if you have one or top 3 recs to give in Chicago what would they be?
If you're looking for steak, try Boefhaus, El Che, or Butcher and the Bear. Outside of steak, go with Anelya, Brasero, or Spacca Napoli. All should be relatively reservations, exception being Spacca Napoli, which is walk-in.
This post was edited on 8/10/25 at 11:45 am
Posted on 8/11/25 at 6:58 am to Buck Dancer
Doves luncheonette
Avec River north
Publican quality meats
VOID
Loaf lounge
Lula cafe
Avec River north
Publican quality meats
VOID
Loaf lounge
Lula cafe
Posted on 8/11/25 at 7:24 am to Buck Dancer
I second Purple Pig. Very close to where you are staying. The food is fantastic and they have a great wine list.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 9:18 am to Buck Dancer
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I mentioned in the original post I looked over that already and was overwhelmed with the 40 restaurants recommended in the Chicago area.
Sorry about that - I tried separating things best I could, but this is a city of near 200 neighborhoods, so there's a lot to uncover for people with different tastes and preferences. In general, I'm always happy to answer questions a bit more individually, so definitely feel free to post there.
For this thread, seemed like you were looking for a relatively easy reservation / steak, so I gave you a few options of places that do and don't have steak. Hope that helps - These are just a few that I can think of where a reservation can be found week of.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:32 pm to Buck Dancer
Portillo's
Posted on 8/12/25 at 9:32 am to Buck Dancer
Posted on 8/13/25 at 1:14 pm to Buck Dancer
Gene and Georgette’s.
Cool sort of setting from the old Mob days.
Not overly expensive and not ‘white cloth’.
Three couples going for long weekend in late September and first dinner scheduled.
Cool sort of setting from the old Mob days.
Not overly expensive and not ‘white cloth’.
Three couples going for long weekend in late September and first dinner scheduled.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 2:43 pm to Buck Dancer
If you go to Gibson's share a garbage salad and the creamed spinach
all the entrées are good but remember portions are kind of large
and the carrot cake is a giant wedge... Enough for the whole table
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:35 pm to tiger789
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and the carrot cake is a giant wedge
Same for the chocolate cake and the apple pie...massive.
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