Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Lyric Opera of Chicago

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One North Kitchen and Bar

One North Kitchen & Bar puts a new spin on the downtown brasserie and wine bar. Mahogany and slate flooring, deep leather booths, flagstone walls, floor to ceiling windows and an open kitchen come together to welcome you into a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere.

Chutney Joe's Indian Diner

Aatish Puniani and his father, Vijay, offer a short menu of inexpensive, homemade Indian fare in a quick-serve atmosphere. The menu includes four meat options — chicken tikka masala, Bombay beef, pork vindalo and lamb rogan josh, and four vegetarian dishes, including spinach paneer and vegan garbanzo masala, plus a few smaller choices.

Naf Naf Grill

Loop branch of a small chain of quick-service Middle Eastern restaurants with a limited menu of items such as shawarma, beef kebabs and falafel.

Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres

Bar Mar is on the first floor, Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres is on the second floor, both projects of renown chef and humanitarian, Jose Andres.

Bar Mar by Jose Andres

The Bazaar and Bar Mar by José Andrés come to Chicago through the efforts of Michelin-starred chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team.

Roti (Riverside Plaza)

The Chipotle of Mediterranean food, Roti now has three locations in the Loop and two in the suburbs. The quickservice concept features pita sandwiches, salads and Mediterranean plates with choice of meat, falafel or vegetables and toppings like feta, olives, hummus, and tomato and cucumber salad.

Lyric Opera: Florian Opera Bistro

Lyric Opera Chicago ticketholders can stop into this casual, a la carte eatery in the opera house for pre-opera dining, post-show drinks and desserts, and nibbles at intermission. No reservations required.

Mezza Grill - Riverside Plaza

Casual branch of a local chain features Mediterranean soups, salads, kebabs & pitas.

Rittergut Wine Bar & Social Club

The specialized wine lounge attracts mostly an after-work crowd looking to wind down. One of its best features is the "tasting room" where guests may sample a variety of wines and small-plate dishes.

Lyric Opera: Sarah and Peer Pedersen Room

Lyric Opera of Chicago ticketholders can dine before the opera at this prix-fixe restaurant offering an American contemporary menu from George Jewell.

Café by the River

Café by the River offers another innovative dining experience from Chef José Andrés, who adds to his already formidable restaurant group this classic American coffee shop and café with Spanish flair.