Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Chicago Theatre

Armitage Alehouse

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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Momotaro

820 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Holu

2101 S. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60616

Holu is an Asian Prime Steakhouse with tableside preparation of some of the finest beef you've ever had.

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Omakase Yume

651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60661

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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Adorn

900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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Bar Goa

116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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avec

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

100 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60610

The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.

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Pops for Champagne

601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654

The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.

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Pizzeria Due

619 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.

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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Lure Fishbar

616 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611

With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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avec River North

141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Marchesa

535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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Piccolo Sogno

2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Broadway In Chicago will honor the late James M. Nederlander, the legendary Broadway theatre owner and producer, patriarch of Broadway and champion of Chicago’s Downtown Theatre District, by renaming the Oriental Theatre as the JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE.

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

Creative takes on traditional dishes made from local and regional ingredients pair with artisanal beers, an all-American wine list and handcrafted, classic cocktails in this hotel dining room.

Miss Ricky's

As one the newest prominent neighborhood landmark for a night out and quick bites, Don't hesitate in the early morning noshes plus all the fun in between.

Elephant & Castle - North Wabash

Casual spot for beer and pub gub.

ROOF on theWit

This 7,000-square-foot restaurant and cocktailing destination is atop the 27th floor of the hotel. Bites are tapas-style and share-able, with most popular being flatbreads and lamb sliders.

Gene Siskel Film Center

Founded in 1972 as the Film Center of the School of the Art institute, the Film Center presents premieres of new American and foreign films, revivals of classics, retrospectives, independent productions and film festivals

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (Wacker Dr.)

Right downtown, overlooking the river, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak serves some of the best steak and seafood options in the city. If you need a Chicago steak house with plenty of seafood and steak options within a short walk of your downtown hotel, the Wacker Drive

State & Lake

Creative takes on traditional dishes made from local and regional ingredients pair with artisanal beers, an all-American wine list and handcrafted, classic cocktails in this hotel dining room.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Loop

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks on Chicago's Wacker Drive is conveniently located in the Loop, just minutes away from Chicago Theater, Oriental Theater, Millennium Park, various shopping areas and some of Chicago's best hotels. In the summer, enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio and seating area with wonderful views of the river.

Raised: An Urban Rooftop Bar

In 2016, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel unveiled a cool little indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge called Raised. It's named as such for a couple of reasons. It draws inspiration from the "raising" of the iconic bridges lining the Chicago River as well as the concept of urban gardens, utilizing "raised" garden beds to grow their harvest in an urban environment.

Wow Bao - Theatre District

Bao, or Chinese-style steamed buns, are the focus at this Lettuce Entertain You stand, which offers the portable snacks with fillings like Kung pao chicken, Thai curry chicken, green vegetable, chicken teriyaki, spicy Mongolian beef and BBQ beef, plus a special flavor. Also available: rice and noodle bowls, salads and soups. Beverages include a zesty house-made ginger ale made with fresh ginger.

Staytion Market & Bar

Discover inspired street fair with Chicago flair. Experience Staytion, a chic downtown Chicago restaurant providing a trendy and distinguished nightlife scene while serving seasonal dishes and creative craft cocktails.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Chicago Theatre

Armitage Alehouse

Momotaro

Alinea

Esme

Holu

Omakase Yume

Adorn

Bar Goa

avec

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Pops for Champagne

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Lure Fishbar

Le Colonial - Chicago

avec River North

Marchesa

Piccolo Sogno

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

Miss Ricky's

Elephant & Castle - North Wabash

ROOF on theWit

Gene Siskel Film Center

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (Wacker Dr.)

State & Lake

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Loop

Raised: An Urban Rooftop Bar

Wow Bao - Theatre District

Staytion Market & Bar

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