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Chicago Restaurants

Posted on 2/21/10 at 5:54 pm
Posted by etm512
Mandeville, LA
Member since Aug 2005
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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?
Posted by Htown Tiger
Houston
Member since Sep 2005
2314 posts
Posted on 2/21/10 at 5:59 pm to
I'm a big fan of the Weber Grill Steakhouse downtown.
Posted by Slippin Pinkies
The 312
Member since Aug 2009
333 posts
Posted on 2/21/10 at 9:45 pm to
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.
Posted by BrockLanders
By Appointment Only
Member since Sep 2008
6507 posts
Posted on 2/22/10 at 9:52 am to
quote:

($100 to $130 range)


Dessert at Alinea
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41587 posts
Posted on 2/22/10 at 11:20 pm to
never had a bad meal at Harry Carays
Posted by nikinik
Mid City
Member since Jan 2009
5733 posts
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:09 am to
+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.
Posted by borabora
Member since Feb 2010
404 posts
Posted on 2/23/10 at 9:44 am to
MORTONS OF CHICAGO IS A GREAT STEAKHOUSE.
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
59131 posts
Posted on 2/23/10 at 12:03 pm to
I'd try Carrabbas or Flemings. I hear they are stellar in Chicago.
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