Known to Chicagoan’s as the “Da coach,” former Chicago Bears Football player and coach Mike Ditka is a fixture in the city as a restaurateur with Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in the Gold Coast. “When they come to your place you want them to have a great experience and that starts with the first person at the door to the last person that says goodbye and hands them the keys to their car…you want to give them a complete experience,” Ditka said. “Our steaks are great. I’ll put our steaks up against anybody’s. Our pork chop, I know is better than anybody else’s.”
"I would include one sixtyblue in any Top 10 restaurant list I would put together for Chicago," said Doug Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times food critic. The restaurant anchors the city’s hip West Loop Market District, a site selected by owner Michael Jordan, serving sophisticated French cuisine with a contemporary edge and streamlined elegance. “Tables are generously spaced, and the decor is soothing, service is astute and knowledgeable,” said Bruno. “Reasonable prices vis-à-vis quality, a fine wine list, and one of the best cheese services around, all adds up the way I see it to a restaurant worthy of your attention.”
The Grill on the Alley is a “hot spot” to spot celebrity athletes, locals, and visitors alike. This Gold Coast favorite is a premier destination featuring a sprawling bar and lounge and specializes in fresh seafood, assorted steaks, and chops. The strawberry shortcake is one of the specialties that can't be missed, so make sure you save room for dessert!