Chicago is a food-lover's paradise! From hot dogs to haute cuisine, we’ll feed you well. Restaurants abound in central areas and in the neighborhoods, with offerings ranging from the classics - steak, pizza, hot dogs and ribs (after all, this is Chicago) – to trendy and up-to-the-minute spots.
Don't miss a true slice of heaven! A stop at one of Chicago's world famous stuffed pizza joints is on every visitors agenda! The choices are many and include: The Original Gino's East, Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Pizano's Pizza and Pasta and Pizzeria Ora.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so get your day started right on your visit to Chicago. From early morning fresh baked scones to a full service breakfast menu served all day, 3rd Coast Café and Wine Bar is an off the beaten track treasure that is unrivaled in ambiance and old-fashioned good food. A Chicago tradition for 83 years, Lou Mitchell’s serves their famous breakfast all day which includes homemade pastries and famous omelettes.
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to Macy's on State Street. Their dining options range from tasty and quick to elegant and sofisticated. Don't miss this great Chicago icon with great food.
There's something decadent about a leisurely weekend brunch, and Chicago offers countless places to dwindle away the time. For a gospel-filled brunch experience, visit House of Blues where you can dine on a delicious menu of Delta-inspired food with an international beat.
If you are headed to the United Center for a game, concert or event and crave a nicermeal than a typical stadium hot dog and soda, check out one sixtyblue. The restaurant anchors the city’s hip West Loop Market District (a site selected by owner Michael Jordan) and is described as having a contemporary edge and streamlined elegance while offering approachable luxury and appealing to a diverse audience.
Are you and your friends too hip to be square? Check out some of the hottest spots in Chicago’s diverse restaurant scene with the talk of the town in luxury dining, including: Osteria Via Stato, Delacosta Restaurant & Lounge, Devon Seafood Grill, Luxbar, Quartino, China Grill, Extra Virgin, Avenue M, Carnivale and Blue Water Grill.
Some food experiences just scream, "Chicago." Here are just a few samplings: A trip to the John Hancock Center's Signature Room at the 95th, ribs at Twin Anchors in Old Town, dinner at Riva on Navy Pier, a steak at Gene and Georgetti's, Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse or Tavern on Rush.
The Grill on the Alley is a “hot spot” for celebrities, 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.
Everyone remembers enjoying a Vienna Beef hot dog from a Chicago hot dog stand, or their visit to Harry Caray's Restaurant to pay tribute to the late great Chicago Cubs broadcaster.
Looking for authentic Greek cuisine? Located just west of the downtown area between Washington and Van Buren on Halsted Street, Greektown hosts a plethora of dining options serving everything from saganaki to baklava, including Athena, Parthenon, Roditys and Santorini.
How about a delightful dining experience for the entire family? Chicago has many choices beyond fast food. Ed Debevic's, an entertaining and upbeat 50's style diner, is a Chicago institution. Located in the same area are outposts of the nationally known Hard Rock Café and Rainforest Café. Just off the Magnificent Mile, American Girl Café in the American Girl store, serves lunch, tea and dinner. Yearning for dessert or have kids who crave a visit to the candy store? Enjoy an indulgent treat at the Hershey's Chicago bakeshop.
If you're heading to a show in or around the Randolph Street Theatre District in Chicago's Loop, there is no shortage of choices for pre-show dining. Petterino's features American dining favorites in an inviting and glamorous dining room. The Atwood Café in the Hotel Burnham offers seasonal fare in the historic Reliance Building, while nearby Rhapsody features eclectic American cuisine at Chicago's Symphony Center. For a sophisticated atmosphere and delicious seafood and steaks, try Nick's Fishmarket. And if you're going to the Steppenwolf, Royal George or Apollo Theatre, there's Landmark Grill & Lounge which offers steaks, seafood, and brick oven pizza from nationally acclaimed chef Giuseppe Scurato.
Fogo de Chao showcases an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse where Gaucho chefs parade with 15 different cuts of meat on skewers and slice them onto your plate. Also serving traditional Brazilian steakhouse meals, including filet mignon, rack of lamb and top sirloin, is Brazzaz.
Goose Island Brewpub is a true Chicago tradition, featuring fantastic bar food and an assortment of beer that will suit the taste buds of those who enjoy a good cold beer. Visitors can take advantage of a guided tour of the brewery every Sunday at 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. at the 1800 North Clybourn Avenue restaurant in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood.
Chicago Dine-Around provides a progressive dining tour of Chicago's finest restaurants. Guests are taken around the city to enjoy a different course at separate restaurants. Hors d'oeuvres are served at the first restaurant, the main course at the second restaurant, and dessert at the third restaurant. Experience different types of progressive dine-arounds ranging from traditional dine-arounds to theatrical show packages with the well-known theaters downtown.