Fancy restaurant near Chicago Theater

I'd anticipate you'll have to call ahead with a group that size, but my recommendation is to find a spot in River North.

- Bavette's and Ciccio Mio are next door to one another and two of the better restaurants in the area. It's about a 15-minute walk from the Theatre, but you get a nice view looking east as you walk across LaSalle or Wells bridge.

- Tzuco is very lively and perfect for 12 people. They have multiple large tables. This is closer to a 20-minute or short Lyft/Uber.

- I went to a rehearsal dinner at Tanta. It was very impressive - their rooftop is fantastic. Similar to the above, it's a 15-minute walk.

- Purple Pig is good, but popular with weekend visitors. I'd anticipate that'll be much harder to get into with 12.

- I've only done Beatrix in West Loop, but they have another location in River North. Works really well with larger groups. It's a lively, eclectic restaurant.

I could keep going with restaurants in River North, but you'll be looking at a 15-20 minute walk from any spot. You have more choices than The Loop, that's for sure. I've done a couple work dinners at The Dearborn, so you could try that. It's almost directly around the corner from the Theatre.

I'd throw in The Gage as well