Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 10 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60603

Rudy's Bar & Grille

Randy Malnati has traded in pizza for burgers at this downtown bar and grill, which serves a dozen burgers plus chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, mac 'n cheese and salads. Other over-the-top specialties include milkshake martinis and the Challenger -- 4.5 lbs. of food served in a skillet.

The Gage

Steps from Millennium Park, The Gage serves upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys amid a vintage decor. The tavern is situated in a group of three buildings collectively known as the Gage Group that were built in 1889–1890 by Holabird & Roche for the millinery firms of Gage Bros. & Co., Theodore Ascher & Co. and Edson Keith & Co.

Howard Frum Jewelers

Long-running shop specializing in pre-owned & vintage watches from luxury brands.

Vapiano

Pasta, pizza, and Italian desserts get the upscale quick-service format at Vapiano.

Garrett Popcorn Shop (East Madison St.)

The flagship Michigan Avenue store, from which long lines of tourists and locals queued for decades, lost its lease in spring 2008; the founding family sold out in 2005; and the new owners have opened new shops.

Cindy's Rooftop

The scene-y rooftop lounge and restaurant is located on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Club Hotel. Its biggest draw is the view, of course, which includes Millennium Park, Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan.

Acanto

Located next door to his highly regarded The Gage restaurant, Billy Lawless' Acanto is a completely different concept from its predecessor. It's Italian focused for one (The Gage is Irish inspired), and the wine selections are much more curated for a well-defined list.

Gold Coast Dogs (S. Wabash)

Cherry Circle Room

Rooftop bar Cindy's gets all the attention because it overlooks Millennium Park, but Cherry Circle Room is the true star of Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. It's tucked away on the second level of the restored property, which was a men's only club for a number of decades after opening at the turn of the 20th century.

Good Stuff Eatery

"Top Chef" alum Spike Mendelsohn--who competed against Chicago chef Stephanie Izard (Girl and the Goat, Little Goat) during season four--brings his burger concept to the Windy City. Expect gourmet burgers, fries and shakes in a fancy setting.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Loop

Rudy Malnati Jr. continues his father's legacy in Chicago with Pizano's Pizza & Pasta, which he opened in 1991 with Rudy Malnati Sr.'s original recipe. The restaurant chain specializes in a signature thin-crust pizza as well as deep-dish pies.

Shake Shack - Loop

Shake Shack's second Chicago location is positioned across the street from Millennium Park. Housed in the historic Chicago Athletic Association hotel, the Millennium Park Shake Shack embraces Chicago history with a menu filled with items specific to this location.